Cracked Rear View
Hootie & the Blowfish · 1994
46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · roots rock
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies wrapped in a laid-back, southern rock vibe.
Why this album works
'Cracked Rear View' achieved massive commercial success, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time with over 16 million copies sold in the U.S. It produced three top-40 hits, including 'Hold My Hand' and 'Let Her Cry,' which solidified the band's place in popular music and won them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels heartfelt storytelling focus laid-back reflective moments
- Context
- Released in January 1994, 'Cracked Rear View' was Hootie & the Blowfish's debut album, following their formation in 1986. At this point, they were relatively unknown outside their college scene, but this album catapulted them to mainstream success and defined much of the mid-90s rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alanis Morissette· Yoko Ono· Weezer· Green Day· Swans· No Doubt· Counting Crows· Iggy Pop
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hannah Jane 3:33
- 2 Hold My Hand Standout 4:15
- 3 Let Her Cry Standout 5:08
- 4 Only Wanna Be With You Standout 3:46
- 5 Running From an Angel 3:37
- 6 I’m Goin’ Home 4:10
- 7 Drowning 5:01
- 8 Time 4:53
- 9 Look Away 2:38
- 10 Not Even the Trees 4:37
- 11 Goodbye 4:05
- 12 Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child 0:53
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