Years ago (about four of them), when I finally decided to check out Cracker, I downloaded two of their albums: Kerosene Hat and Greenland. Hat had their hit song "Low," and a few other recognizable tunes, like "Eurotrash Girl" and "Lonesome Johnny Blues." On the surface, you'd think that would be the better of the two records, and while it is very good, it was Greenland that really stood out to me as a great record. While it did not spawn any hits, it was very cohesive, had a distinct sound, and had very well-written songs.
This is the record that most perfectly blended their California punk rock attitude with their country tendencies, creating a stunning meld of Americano-tinted folk rock that proved that these guys aren't just alternative rock has-beens.
This album is mellow, but upbeat. It doesn't have any punk anthems like "I Hate My Generation" or "Teen Angst," but it does have a couple of loud, riff-driven songs. This will go down, in my mind, as one of the most underrated albums of the decade. It is Cracker's best album, and their most consistent since The Golden Age.
Standout tracks:
- Sidi Ifni
- Where Have Those Days Gone
- Everybody Gets One For Free
- Fluffy Lucy
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