Give Yourself a Hand
Crash Test Dummies · 1999
38 min · 12 tracks · rock music
Quirky melodies and playful lyrics intertwine with a distinctive blend of rock and pop sensibilities.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quirky melodies for lighthearted moments steady pacing for casual listening playful vibes with friends
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Give Yourself a Hand' was the fourth studio album by Crash Test Dummies, following their commercial success with 'God Shuffled His Feet' in 1996. By this time, the band was navigating the challenges of maintaining their unique sound while adapting to changing musical trends in the late '90s.
- If you like
- rock music
Give Yourself a Hand is an album by Crash Test Dummies, released in 1999. Quirky melodies and playful lyrics intertwine with a distinctive blend of rock and pop sensibilities. 'Give Yourself a Hand' showcased the band's signature humor and lyrical wit, contributing to their sustained presence in alternative rock. The album received mixed reviews but did feature the single 'I Want to Par‐tay!', which resonated with fans and kept the band's playful spirit alive during a period when they were often overshadowed by grunge and pop trends. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Give Yourself a Hand sound like?
Quirky melodies and playful lyrics intertwine with a distinctive blend of rock and pop sensibilities. Rooted in rock music.
What makes Give Yourself a Hand by Crash Test Dummies notable?
'Give Yourself a Hand' showcased the band's signature humor and lyrical wit, contributing to their sustained presence in alternative rock. The album received mixed reviews but did feature the single 'I Want to Par‐tay!', which resonated with fans and kept the band's playful spirit alive during a period when they were often overshadowed by grunge and pop trends. Released in 1999, 'Give Yourself a Hand' was the fourth studio album by Crash Test Dummies, following their commercial success with 'God Shuffled His Feet' in 1996. By this time, the band was navigating the challenges of maintaining their unique sound while adapting to changing musical trends in the late '90s.
Who is Give Yourself a Hand for?
Give Yourself a Hand works well if you're into quirky melodies for lighthearted moments, steady pacing for casual listening and playful vibes with friends.
How many songs are on Give Yourself a Hand?
Give Yourself a Hand has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keep a Lid on Things 2:44
- 2 A Cigarette Is All You Get 2:27
- 3 Just Chillin’ Standout 3:32
- 4 I Want to Par‐tay! Standout 2:29
- 5 Give Yourself a Hand Standout 3:00
- 6 Get You in the Morning 2:56
- 7 Pissed With Me 3:09
- 8 Just Shoot Me, Baby 3:34
- 9 A Little Something 4:35
- 10 I Love Your Goo 3:31
- 11 Aching to Sneeze 3:23
- 12 Playing Dead 3:15
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
38 min 39 sec
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