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The Best of Crash Test Dummies

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.

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

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