So I just caught Cracker two nights in a row doing one of their "Acoustic Duo" tours. Its not exactly acoustic--David Lowery with an acoustic and Johnny Hickman with an electric. Its amazing how well their songs hold up in that format. I've seen them 10+ times, 3 of those shows were the duo format. I think I prefer it to the full band--the songs stand out more and the set list seems to favor my tastes more. I think David Lowery is probably one of the most under-appreciated song writers/lyricists out there. Cracker is usually pigeonholed as one hit wonder of the 90's alternative scene. Although their last 4 albums are a little hit and miss, the three or four masterpieces on each make them worth the purchase. Just wondering if there were any other Cracker fans lurking about.
heard "teenaged angst" (i think that's what it's called) the other day on the radio. i hated it. i've only heard 2 other cracker songs. pretty luke warm on those.
----------------------- they were the heroes of old, men of renown.
Cracker is one of those bands whose radio songs don't do them justice. I can understand being turned off by what you've heard. I've gotten crap on this very website for mocking "The Boss." All I know of him are his songs that receive radio play. like Born in the USA, Glory Days, Pink Cadillac, and Dancing in the Dark--all of which make me want to slam my nuts in a door.
Several people whose musical tastes I am usually aligned with have told me that I have to listen to Nebraska. Well, I just can't. I can't and I won't.
Thoughts on Cracker...
Posted - 02/26/2010 : 05:20:48
