'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.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

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

9.Sweet Potato (Feat. Leftover Salmon)

Cracker

10.Turn On Tune in Drop Out With Me (Live at the Rockpalast Crossroads Festival)

Cracker

11.7 Days (Live in Madrid)

Cracker

12.Big Dipper (Redux Version)

Cracker

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

1.Eurotrash Girl Waltz (Feat. Leftover Salmon)

Cracker

2.King of Bakersfield (Acoustic)

Cracker

3.I Need Better Friends

Cracker

4.Father Winter (Hickman Demo)

Cracker

5.One Fine Day (Live at the Rockpalast Crossroads Festival)

Cracker

6.Gimme One More Chance (Live at the Rockpalast Crossroads Festival)

Cracker

7.Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey (Live in Madrid)

Cracker

8.River Euphrates (Live in Berlin)

Cracker

9.I Want Everything (Live in Madrid)

Cracker

10.Movie Star (Live in Madrid)

Cracker

11.Don't Fuck Me Up With Peace and Love (Live in Madrid)

Cracker

12.Ain't Gonna Suck Itself

Cracker

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