Cracked Wide Open
Cloroform · 2005
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · electronica · acid jazz
A kaleidoscopic blend of acid jazz and alternative rock, shimmering with electronic textures and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions introspective late-night vibes
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Cracked Wide Open' is Cloroform's sophomore album, following their debut 'Scream' from 2003. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within Norway's alternative music scene, experimenting with jazz influences while drawing on rock and electronica elements.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronica, acid jazz
Cracked Wide Open is an album by Cloroform, released in 2005. A kaleidoscopic blend of acid jazz and alternative rock, shimmering with electronic textures and introspective lyrics. The album garnered critical attention for its innovative fusion of genres, contributing to the evolving landscape of Norwegian alternative music. It received positive reviews from various outlets and helped establish Cloroform as a notable act in the mid-2000s indie scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cracked Wide Open sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of acid jazz and alternative rock, shimmering with electronic textures and introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and electronica.
What makes Cracked Wide Open by Cloroform notable?
The album garnered critical attention for its innovative fusion of genres, contributing to the evolving landscape of Norwegian alternative music. It received positive reviews from various outlets and helped establish Cloroform as a notable act in the mid-2000s indie scene. Released in 2005, 'Cracked Wide Open' is Cloroform's sophomore album, following their debut 'Scream' from 2003. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within Norway's alternative music scene, experimenting with jazz influences while drawing on rock and electronica elements.
Who is Cracked Wide Open for?
Cracked Wide Open works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and introspective late-night vibes.
How many songs are on Cracked Wide Open?
Cracked Wide Open has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Public Pervert Standout 3:42
- 2 Soupgirl 3:47
- 3 Love You More 4:02
- 4 Imaginary Girlfriend 4:34
- 5 You Talk Way Too Much 3:17
- 6 The Entertainment Industry Standout 3:56
- 7 Eat Your Face 4:28
- 8 Crush 3:30
- 9 Lifelong Tragedy Standout 4:23
- 10 Spend My Life 4:14
- 11 Come With Me, Please 4:34
- 12 Broken 2:51
Release Date
April 11, 2005
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
47 min 23 sec
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