Alternative History: A Cracker Retrospective

Description

‘Alternative History: A Cracker Retrospective’ is a dynamic journey through the sonic landscape of Cracker, one of alt-rock’s most enduring and beloved bands. This special compilation album offers fans a fresh perspective on Cracker’s rich musical catalogue, featuring alternative versions, re-recordings, and live takes from the band’s history. Spanning their entire career, this retrospective highlights the band’s evolution, revisiting classic songs with new energy, creative arrangements, and live recordings that capture their unfiltered spirit. Featuring 5 previously unreleased versions and 6 rare live recordings the album presents a mix of fan favourites and deeper cuts. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their music, this retrospective is a celebration of Cracker’s influence in the alternative rock world, offering a compelling new way to experience their music.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Sick of Goodbyes (Re-record With Members of Drive-By Truckers) – Cracker
2. Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now) – Cracker
3. Mr Wrong (Feat. Leftover Salmon) – Cracker
4. I See the Light (Redux Version) – Cracker
5. Almond Grove (Re-record With John Keane) – Cracker
6. Low (Redux Version) – Cracker
7. Merry Christmas Emily (Emily’s Version) – Cracker
8. The World Is Mine (Redux Version) – Cracker
Disc 2
1. Sweet Potato (Feat. Leftover Salmon) – Cracker
2. Turn On Tune in Drop Out With Me (Live at the Rockpalast Crossroads Festival) – Cracker
3. 7 Days (Live in Madrid) – Cracker
4. Big Dipper (Redux Version) – Cracker
5. Eurotrash Girl Waltz (Feat. Leftover Salmon) – Cracker
6. King of Bakersfield (Acoustic) – Cracker
7. I Need Better Friends – Cracker
8. Father Winter (Hickman Demo) (Demo) – Cracker
Disc 3
1. One Fine Day (Live at the Rockpalast Crossroads Festival) – Cracker
2. Gimme One More Chance (Live at the Rockpalast Crossroads Festival) – Cracker
3. Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey (Live in Madrid) – Cracker
4. River Euphrates (Live in Berlin) – Cracker
5. I Want Everything (Live in Madrid) – Cracker
6. Movie Star (Live in Madrid) – Cracker
7. Don’t Fuck Me Up With Peace and Love (Live in Madrid) – Cracker
8. Ain’t Gonna Suck Iiself – Cracker