Greatest Hits Redux

Cracker

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 21, 2006)
• Original Release Date: February 21, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cooking Vinyl
• ASIN: B000CQO13O
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,905 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Teen Angst

2. I See the light

3. Mr. Wrong

4. Low

5. Get Off this

6. Lonesome Johnny Blues

7. Euro Trash Girl

8. Sweet Thistle Pie

9. Big Dipper

10. The World is Mine

11. Duty Free

12. Ain't Gonna Suck Itself

13. Something You Ain't Got

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Cracker may be considered a somewhat traditional rock band (almost comparable to roots rock at times), yet singer/guitarist David Lowery's roots were anything but traditional since he fronted the '80s alternative outfit Camper Van Beethoven. Shortly after Camper Van Beethoven called it quits in 1990, Lowery began demoing material along with guitarist Johnny Hickman and bassist Davey Faragher, eventually going by the name Cracker. By 1991, the newly formed band had signed a recording contract with Virgin and enlisted the help of several drummers (such as Jim Keltner), issuing their self-titled debut in 1992. This debut melded influences as diverse as psychedelia, country rock, and delta blues, forging a style that was at once ethnic yet universal. Cracker sold over 200,000 copies, and doubled this with their second release, Kerosene Hat, which became their best selling album with the rock radio track, Low. During the early 21st century, Cracker has continued to tour and release CDs.

Greatest Hits – Redux is the OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED GREATEST HITS PACKAGE, and is the title Cracker will encourage all of their fans to buy. It will contain all of Cracker's hits like Low, Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now) and Eurotrash Girl, but RERECORDED, as well as containing A NEW BONUS TRACK.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracker redefined., February 23, 2006

By	Rycher "James" (Burlington, NC) - See all my reviews

Cracker redefined. This collection offers up definitive recordings of some if Crackers coolest songs including Euro-trash Girl, Mr. Wrong, and I See the Light. The nuanced rerecordings offer some nice touches to the classics including keyboards and accordian. Mr. Wrong is my favorite new recording because this version has a fully realized sound quality. CRACKER ROCKS!!!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well done., February 27, 2006

By	Pen Name? "fluxus" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

The rerecorded tracks here cover hits and fan favorites, primarily from the band's first 2 lps. All of the performances are great, with the highlights being "Euro-Trash Girl" and "Low" as the best re-done versions. There are some noticeable gaps for a Cracker "hits" record, specifically nothing from between Gentleman's Blues (1 song "The World is Mine") and Countrysides. But what's here is excellent. You also get a new track, which is quite good. Great to pick up in addition to the proper albums. Also excellent liner notes, with lyrics too.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Redux Rocks!, March 16, 2006

By	Markusss "Crumb" (South Bend, IN United States) - See all my reviews

My copy of Cracker Greatest Hits Redux arrived today. I have been an avid Cracker fan since the early 90's and this CD does not disappoint. Rerecorded and remixed, the songs speak to the true Cracker music lover. From David Lowery's smarter-than-you-realize lyrics to Johnny Hickman's absolutely fantastic guitar work this offering is already a classic.

Timed by Lowery and the Cooking Vinyl label to drop on the same day that the unsanctioned EMI/Virgin Cracker hits rehash was to make market, it smacks of corporate needling. If you like Cracker you don't want to wait until the next studio release "Greenland" (due in May/June '06) buy this one now and show some love and support for David Lowery, Johnny Hickman, Frank Funaro, Kenny Margolis, and David Immergluck...who are standing there like the last rock band on the planet.

Keep up the good work!