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Aft the end of the 1980s, Camper Van Beethoven's alternative rock output had come to an end, embarking on a long hiatus in 1990. Lowery instead put together Cracker, along with guitarist Johnny Hickman and bassist Davey Foragher. They quickly got to work recording music, gaining a record contract with Virgin Records by the end of 1991.
Cracker recorded their debut album in their native state of Virginia, US, in Richmond, with the self-titled release appearing in 1992. The album helped establish Cracker's sound with driving riffs and bourbon-soaked vocals. With the single, "Teen Angst (WHat the World Needs Now)," they achieved a number one single in the rock charts. Their second effort, "Kerosene Hat" built on the success of the debut, featuring crossover hit, "Low," which charted in the UK as well as America's mainstream pop charts. The album was soon certified Platinum, becoming a commercial success.
However, after 1996's "Golden Age," the band's lineup began to crumble with bassist Faragher being replaced by Bob Rupe with the drummer spot occupied by a revolving roster of three musicians, Charlie Quintana, Eddie Bayers and Johnny Hott. After touring in the support of the album, Lowery returned to Richmond, US to set up a recording studio, Sound of Music, recording the likes of Joan Osborne, Lauren Hoffman, Magnet Fightng Gravity and Sparklehorse.
Having again solidified their lineup, finding a permanent drummer in Frank Funaro, as well as adding keyboardist/accordion player Kenny Margolis, they got to work on a new record, releasing "Gentleman's Blues" in 1998, hosting a more southern rock/blues oriented sound. Lowery's Camper Van Beethoven surprisingly reformed shortly after, putting Cracker on the back burner for a couple of years as the band toured.
Cracker returned in 2001 with the live album, "Travelling Apothecary Show & Revue," followed by 2002's "Forever" and a collection of country covers with "Countrysides" in 2003. It was three years before new music would again surface, having signed with UK based indie label, Cooking Vinyl, bringing forth "Greenland," bolstered by guest additions David Immerglück and Mark Linkous.
2009's "Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey" brought Cracker back into the charts, breaking into the Billboard 200 Chart. In 2010, the band went on tour with Camper Van Beethoven, for their "Travelling Apothecary Tour." Four years later, the core Cracker lineup, with drummer Michael Urbano and keyboardist Thayer Sarrano, released "Berkely to Bakersfield," an ambitious two-disc effort that featured more prominent country influences alongside there alternative rock sound.
Avis
Cracker is a band that was formed after Camper Van Beethoven had broken up earlier. The lead singer David Lowery went on to form Cracker, with Johnny Hickman on guitars and Davey Faragher on bass, playing alternative rock that was slightly less oddball that its predecessor.
This band lives to play their instruments. It is not uncommon for them to just get up on stage and play the instrumentals for periods of time. The pace of the music is on the slow side and is almost a mix of country, rock and blues. The music also seems like if comes from the heart and actual experiences from the band members. The band travels all over the country. They are well known from coast to coast in the United States. They are also known for playing "I Hate My Generation" on Conan's Late Night Show. The group started playing together as young men in the mid 90’s and continued to play for a long period of time.
You'll find all kinds of fans at Cracker shows - country, rock, grunge lovers, people that play the guitar or try to master the art of the air-guitar in their free time, people that are looking to rock out and have a good time.
American alt-rock outfit Cracker stumbled upon a successful sound in the 90s when they began to blend indie sounds with country. Everybody was under the impression that country was becoming fast exhausted so an alternative was greatly needed. The psychedelic tones of the album won them a huge and immediate following and although the commerciality has diminished in recent years, they continue to record and release for the dedicated fanbase.
They still have ability to pull in a crowd who remain enthusiastic whether the group lifts tracks from the early albums or the older 'classics'. They do not dismiss their early success whilst playing a large number of tracks from 'Kerosene Hat' including the ever popular 'Euro-Trash Girl'. Cracker may not be up to date with the modern music yet there is still a sense of uniqueness when they perform and whilst the fans continue to attend, then why shouldn't they continue to play and do what they love?
sean-ward
I have been a huge fan of Cracker for many, many years (early 90's) - yet somehow, for some reason this was the very first time I was able to see them live.
I was exhausted from work and had every excuse in the world to NOT go - but we did and I am SO SO happy we did.
David was a little under the weather, but dammit he was there and they were determined to make the show work. Johnny (who is one of my guitar heroes) stepped up and sang a lot more than usual. Taking on some of the heavier/higher parts that David couldn't pull off last night. Wow. What an absolute unique show and experience. Those of us that were there last night heard some of these songs as they've never been heard before.
My wife was equally amazed and astounded at how good they are. We won't ever miss a show again. Hell, she was taking about trying to go to their yearly Camp Out.
mike-fielder
Another hot set on a cold, cold night Downstairs at The Middle East in Cambridge. Johnny Hickman and David Lowrey brought along an alternate ensemble for this January tour, with the addition of steel guitar and keyboards. Best version ever of "One Fine Day" just before the encore.
bettewa
Cracker / Camper Van Beethoven:
A fantastic show! David Lowery sounded better than ever. Their set list included classics, reaching back to their early roots in ska punk. The audience was totally electrified! The venue was perfect! I can't believe I'd not seen them in 19 years!
matt-carpenter-2
Cracker was awesome! Loved the small personal venue at the Luck You Lounge. Camper Van Beethoven and Buffalo Jones were enjoyable to listen to while waiting to hear Cracker.
We have been fans for many years.
Thank you Cracker!!
cassgirlee
Excellent band! The sound was fantastic. We had excellent seats and great service considering the place was packed! Cracker and CVB were both amazing! They played a long time. They played both new and older songs. Great show!
laura-keller-podrask
Amazing show! Great performance by a band I last saw back in the 90s at Carelton University, Counting Crows opened for them back then.So glad I got to see them again, definitely one of my favourite 90s bands!
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