Hootie & The Blowfish - Cracked Rear View

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Cracked Rear View — the debut studio album by Hootie & the Blowfish

One of the best-selling albums of all time!

180-gram 45 RPM double LP release

Mastered by Ryan K. Smith from the original analog master tape

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination by Stoughton Printing

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. We 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 tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets 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.

 

 

Side A

1. Hannah Jane

2. Hold My Hand

3. Let Her Cry

Side 2

1. I Only Wanna Be With You

2. Running From An Angel

3. I'm Goin' Home

Side 3

1. Drowning

2. Time

Side 4

1. Look Away

2. Not Even The Trees

3. Goodbye

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 4 person(s) rated this product.

My teenage years relived. posted on 02/15/2024 5 Stars Reviewer: Derek Duncan I feel like I’m in a time machine . But no matter how precious my memories are, they didn’t sound this good . Who knew this series would bring so much life to these recordings, finally showing what was underneath those horrible digital releases. Thank you so much.

Definitive version fo sho posted on 02/04/2024 5 Stars Reviewer: Willy-T Received my copy today and just listed to it This is absolutely the definitive pressing of this album. I’ve heard nearly every version from nearly every source and this is so good Bottom end is substantial and the clarity of the mids and highs are just so well balanced and clear. Playing on a Luxman Pd 151 into a Sutherland little loco to Parasound jc 2 to a Parasound A21+ into Focal Kanta 2s. Get it and enjoy this record.

Excellent Pressing! posted on 02/03/2024 5 Stars Reviewer: Michael Another gem pressing from Chad!! When I seen this was going to be released, I had to get it and wow amazed by the sound! Keep em coming Chad and keep up the good work! If your a Daris Rucker fan and Hootie its a must have. I haven't heard this album sound so excellent!

Write a review and let people know what you think of this product OR just rate it.