Released 30 years ago
Crash
Dave Matthews Band · 1996
68 min · 12 tracks · rock music
An intricate blend of rock, jazz, and folk, woven together by emotive storytelling and complex instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- emotive storytelling throughout tracks
- for evening gatherings
- engaging narrative progression
- reflective moments of introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- romantic longing· intimate storytelling· 90s alternative rock
- Career context
- Released on April 30, 1996, 'Crash' was the Dave Matthews Band's second studio album, following their successful debut 'Under the Table and Dreaming'. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from a burgeoning live act to mainstream recognition, solidifying their unique sound that combined various genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· Widespread Panic· The String Cheese Incident
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Cracked Rear View by Hootie & the Blowfish — Shares a similar blend of rock and folk with heartfelt storytelling and 90s nostalgia.August and Everything After by Counting Crows — Both albums feature introspective lyrics and a mix of rock with acoustic elements, capturing emotional depth.Lost and Gone Forever by Guster — Combines intricate instrumentation and emotive lyrics in a way that resonates with intimate storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Much to Say 4:06
- 2 Two Step 6:27
- 3 Crash Into Me 5:16
- 4 Too Much 4:21
- 5 #41 6:38
- 6 Say Goodbye 6:12
- 7 Drive In Drive Out 5:54
- 8 Let You Down 4:07
- 9 Lie in Our Graves 5:42
- 10 Cry Freedom 5:53
- 11 Tripping Billies 5:00
- 12 Proudest Monkey 9:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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