Atlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions!
Released in July 1994 by Atlantic Records, Cracked Rear View is Hootie & the Blowfish's most successful album, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 five times during the course of 1995. It was also the best-selling album of 1995 in the United States, selling 7 million copies, and since then has gone on to sell more than 10.2 million copies, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine says Hootie & the Blowfish, on Cracked Rear View, "...deliver the goods, turning out an album of solid, rootsy folk-rock songs that have simple, powerful hooks."
The album played a pivotal role in shaping the career of its lead vocalist, Darius Rucker, who transitioned to country music in the mid-2000s as a solo artist. Cracked Rear View was an instant sensation, with chart-topping hits such as "Hold My Hand," "Let Her Cry," and "Only Wanna Be with You." The album has a distinctive sound, blending rock, pop, and a hint of folk, using Rucker's soulful, raspy baritone as its emotional core, and his heartfelt delivery to win over audiences.
This Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) reissue of Cracked Rear View has the essential elements that make it a standout for your collection. They turned to Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound in Nashville for an exemplary cut direct from the master tape. Pressing on 180-gram vinyl is by Quality Record Pressings, and the album is housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket with film lamination by Stoughton Printing.
Cracked Rear View's emotional depth and Rucker's distinctive voice left an indelible mark on the music industry, making Hootie & the Blowfish's debut album a timeless piece of musical history.
The 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records
"75 for 75" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. This great label includes some of the best artists and records of all time.
Tracklist:
1 Hannah Jane 3:33
2 Hold My Hand 4:15
3 Let Her Cry 5:08
4 Only Wanna Be With You 3:46
5 Running From An Angel 3:37
6 I'm Going Home 4:10
7 Drowning 5:01
8 Time 4:53
9 Look Away 2:38
10 Not Even Trees 4:37
11 Goodbye 4:05
Hidden Track
12 Motherless Child
Recording information:
Title: Cracked Rear View
Artist: Hootie & The Blowfish
Genre: Pop-Rock
Media: 1x Hybrid SACD Stereo , Remastered, . Playable on SACD player or standard CD player
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: CAPA030SA
Released: 10.9.2024 in US
Original release: 1994 by Atlantic 82613-2
EAN: 753088307560
Discogs rel.#: 31754192
