The Best of Crash Test Dummies
50 min · 14 tracks · rock music
Quirky folk-rock melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics delivered in a unique baritone vocal style.
Why this album works
This compilation album reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in Canada, reflecting the band's widespread appeal during the late 90s. Notably, 'Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm' has remained an enduring staple of alternative rock, influencing subsequent artists with its blend of humor and poignancy.
- Best for
- quirky melodies for relaxed afternoons steady pacing for thoughtful reflection introspective lyrics that invite contemplation
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'The Best of Crash Test Dummies' compiles the band's most notable tracks up to that point, following their commercial breakthrough with 'God Shuffled His Feet' in 1996. This album marked a key moment in their career as they transitioned from indie success to mainstream recognition, solidifying their place in 90s rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Céline Dion· Barenaked Ladies· Sarah McLachlan· Shania Twain· Sum 41· Simple Plan· Rush· Nickelback
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Superman's Song Standout 4:32
- 2 Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Standout 3:55
- 3 The Ghosts That Haunt Me 3:46
- 4 Afternoons & Coffeespoons Standout 3:57
- 5 The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead 3:46
- 6 He Liked to Feel It 3:56
- 7 Flying Feeling 3:24
- 8 Every Morning 2:51
- 9 Keep a Lid on Things 2:46
- 10 The Day We Never Met 4:23
- 11 The Unforgiven Ones 2:53
- 12 It'll Never Leave You Alone 3:17
- 13 Laid Back 3:54
- 14 You Said You'd Meet Me (In California) 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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