The Cream & the Crock – The Best of You Am I
You Am I · 2003
111 min · 33 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant collection of alternative rock anthems that captures the essence of Australian music in the late '90s and early 2000s.
Why this album works
'The Cream & the Crock' highlights You Am I's influence on Australian rock, often cited as an essential band for understanding the genre's landscape. The compilation received positive reviews, further establishing their reputation with tracks like 'Berlin Chair' and 'Purple Sneakers' resonating strongly with audiences and critics alike.
- Best for
- short tracks for quick enjoyment dynamic flow with varied pacing sing-along anthems with friends
- Context
- By 2003, You Am I was solidifying their legacy as one of Australia's premier rock bands, following their critically acclaimed album 'Dress Me Slowly' released in 2001. 'The Cream & the Crock' serves as a retrospective, showcasing the band's evolution and celebrating their significant contributions to the alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Midnight Oil· INXS· Powderfinger· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Birds of Tokyo· Crowded House· The Church· Eskimo Joe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Berlin Chair Standout 2:37
- 2 Jaimme’s Got a Gal 3:31
- 3 Cathy’s Clown 2:27
- 4 Purple Sneakers Standout 3:31
- 5 Jewels and Bullets 2:59
- 6 Good Mornin’ 4:13
- 7 Soldiers 2:32
- 8 Mr Milk 3:17
- 9 Heavy Heart 3:11
- 10 Rumble 2:39
- 11 Trike 2:59
- 12 Get Up 3:14
- 13 Damage 3:30
- 14 Who Put the Devil in You? 3:23
- 15 How Much Is Enough? 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 The Applecross Wing Commander 3:19
- 2 Minor Byrd 2:32
- 3 Junk 2:41
- 4 What They Do at Night 3:30
- 5 Trouble 5:13
- 6 If We Can’t Get It Together 2:34
- 7 Beautiful Girl 3:18
- 8 Wally Raffles 3:18
- 9 Ordinary 2:55
- 10 Gone, Gone, Gone 3:26
- 11 Deliverance 4:09
- 12 Mr Kermode & the Million Matches 2:31
- 13 Cool Hand Luke 3:44
- 14 The Cream & the Crock 3:22
- 15 She Digs Her 3:25
- 16 Guys, Girls, Guitars 3:00
- 17 Sound as Ever 6:35
- 18 Open All Night 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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