Cracked Rear View cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • heartfelt storytelling focus
  • laid-back reflective moments
  • emotional peaks and valleys

Where this album fits

Career 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
Counting Crows· Gin Blossoms· Matchbox Twenty

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hannah Jane 3:33
  • 2 Hold My Hand 4:15
  • 3 Let Her Cry 5:08
  • 4 Only Wanna Be With You 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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