Cracker - Garage d'Or

Cracker holds an honor as one of the most divisive bands in the history of alternative rock. While many enjoy their slightly Southern-fried rock, others think that frontman David Lowery lowered the bar after leaving the quirky Camper Van Beethoven. Garage d'Or, the two-CD retrospective of Cracker's greatest hits, outtakes, and songs that appeared on soundtracks and compilations, won't change many people's minds. Disc 1 is the stronger of the two; aside from the insipid "Get Off This," Lowery's now famous hooks ("Teen Angst," "Euro-Trash Girl," "Low") can claw into the heads of even the most jaded listener. Plus, once overlooked tracks, especially the gospel-tinged "I See the Light," get a second wind. Unfortunately, disc 2 is mostly filler. Covers of "You Ain't Going Nowhere" and "Rainy Days and Mondays" are ill-chosen and poorly executed. A live "Mr. Wrong" and "China" are the disc's saving graces. --Jason Josephes Amazon.com

Cracker - D'or

This CD should truthfully be named "Cracker's Greatest Hits" instead of Garage "D'or".

True Cracker fans are going to find that they already own 80% of the songs on "Garage D'or".

I am a fan of Cracker from "way back" but I am not impressed with their newer stuff which is spin-offs of Hank Willam Jr's "Family Tradition" and Carole King's "Rainy Days and Mondays".

I am afraid that if Cracker doesn't start writing original material and if they don't "update" their sound a tad they may soon become history.

I sincerely hope not, hang in there Cracker cuz I love you. September 12, 2005

Great collection but with puzzling omissions...

What a great collection! The first disk is a nice 16 retrospective that has most of the hits and key songs. A couple of puzzling omissions are "Happy Birthday to Me" and "I Hate My Generation.". The second disk is live stuff and rare stuff. This disk really seems to be designed for their core audience. It's hard to believe their catalog is made up of only 4 albums. It seems like they have done so much more. December 11, 2004

Golden Nuggets

Put it on and revel in the memories of the great Cracker albums to date. What can I say? Every track is a trip. Every song is a either an epic drama, a familiar friend or call to arms! No album collection is credible without this CD. Buy it now! December 13, 2001

ALWAYS been a fan

I never miss Cracker when they visit Charleston, SC. You can always find me upfront (near the stage).

This CD is Cracker at their best. ALL of my friend rotate this one into their random play at parties.

A must have in your collection. June 28, 2001

Hick Fun

If you are or were a fan of the Athens, Ga. or Austin, Texas music scene since the early nineties then you will dig this compilation. Dave is a great songwriter and Caracker is loads of fun. May 8, 2001

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