Kerosene Hat

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Many alternative-rock fans considered Camper Van Beethoven an important band, but I wasn't among them. Guitarist/vocalist David Lowerey always seemed smarmy and ridiculously happy with his own cleverness. Lowrey's new band, Cracker, has the potential to be even more annoying, since the quartet places the spotlight solely on its leader and songwriter, but its self-titled 1992 debut was a strong effort with a smart, infectious single ("Teen Angst"), and Kerosene Hat is even better. Recorded with stripped- down simplicity on an abandoned soundstage at the edge of the Mojave desert, the album concentrates on the band's undeniably catchy country-flavored garage punk. "Go For A Ride" is perfect highway music, and the single "Low" is almost as good as "Teen Angst." Unfortunately, the most inspired title and song topic-"Hi Desert Biker Meth Lab"-turns out to be wasted on a short snippet of noise and studio chatter. --Jim DeRogatis --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Kerosene Hat
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of the great albums of the 90's
  • This grew on me
  • Great record!
  • not what I expected
  • Excellent, start to finish
 Kerosene Hat
Cracker
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000W4I
Release Date: 1993-08-24

Tracks:

  1. Low
  2. Movie Star
  3. Get Off This
  4. Kerosene Hat
  5. Take Me Down To The Infirmary
  6. Nostalgia
  7. Sweet Potato
  8. Sick Of Goodbyes
  9. I Want Everything
  10. Lonesome Johnny Blues
  11. Let's Go For A Ride
  12. Loser
  13. Silent
  14. Silent
  15. Hi-Desert Biker Meth Lab
  16. Silent
  17. Silent
  18. Silent
  19. Silent
  20. Silent
  21. Silent
  22. Silent
  23. Silent
  24. Silent
  25. Silent
  26. Silent
  27. Silent
  28. Silent
  29. Silent
  30. Silent
  31. Silent
  32. Silent
  33. Silent
  34. Silent
  35. Silent
  36. Silent
  37. Silent
  38. Silent
  39. Silent
  40. Silent
  41. Silent
  42. Silent
  43. Silent
  44. Silent
  45. Silent
  46. Silent
  47. Silent
  48. Silent
  49. Silent
  50. Silent
  51. Silent
  52. Silent
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  55. Silent
  56. Silent
  57. Silent
  58. Silent
  59. Silent
  60. Silent
  61. Silent
  62. Silent
  63. Silent
  64. Silent
  65. Silent
  66. Silent
  67. Silent
  68. Silent
  69. Euro Trash Girl
  70. Silent
  71. Silent
  72. Silent
  73. Silent
  74. Silent
  75. Silent
  76. Silent
  77. Silent
  78. Silent
  79. Silent
  80. Silent
  81. Silent
  82. Silent
  83. Silent
  84. Silent
  85. Silent
  86. Silent
  87. Silent
  88. Take Me (Back) To You
  89. Silent
  90. Silent
  91. Silent
  92. Silent
  93. Silent
  94. Silent
  95. Silent
  96. Silent
  97. Silent
  98. Silent
  99. Kerosene Hat (Demo)

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Many alternative-rock fans considered Camper Van Beethoven an important band, but I wasn't among them. Guitarist/vocalist David Lowerey always seemed smarmy and ridiculously happy with his own cleverness. Lowrey's new band, Cracker, has the potential to be even more annoying, since the quartet places the spotlight solely on its leader and songwriter, but its self-titled 1992 debut was a strong effort with a smart, infectious single ("Teen Angst"), and Kerosene Hat is even better. Recorded with stripped- down simplicity on an abandoned soundstage at the edge of the Mojave desert, the album concentrates on the band's undeniably catchy country-flavored garage punk. "Go For A Ride" is perfect highway music, and the single "Low" is almost as good as "Teen Angst." Unfortunately, the most inspired title and song topic-"Hi Desert Biker Meth Lab"-turns out to be wasted on a short snippet of noise and studio chatter. --Jim DeRogatis

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the great albums of the 90's.......2007-04-20

When I first heard Kerosene Hat, it was on one side of a 90 min cassette recording a buddy made for me; the other side was of Cracker's Golden Age (another gem). This cassette didn't leave my deck until a few years later when I finally purchased the CD. Their cover of Jerry Garcia's Loser is brilliant - especially Johnny Hickman's great guitar. Speaking of Hickman (of whom I'm a huge fan), I could do without his one contribution to the album, "Lonesome Johnny Blues"; otherwise, a perfect album.

4 out of 5 stars This grew on me.......2007-02-19

When I bought this back in the day it was on the strength of the lead single "Low." I listened to it once or twice, and then it sat on the shelf a while.

Then I remember a friend of mine who mentioned that he really liked these guys cos of their strong songwriting, etc. I sort of looked at him and was like sure Jon, whatever you say.

Then about 7 years back, I ripped my entire CD collection to MP3 and listened to it again. I don't know if it's because I'm in a different place in my life now, but I really like it. I still listen to this record occasionally, it's held up remarkably well over time.

5 out of 5 stars Great record!.......2006-12-14

This record, Cracker's second is a very good one. The songs are catchy, the lyrics are funny and the production is almost perfect. I'm a Camper Van Beethoven fan who liked the first Cracker cd a lot but Kerosene Hat is a gem.
If you like you're music real, try this record.

2 out of 5 stars not what I expected.......2006-12-01

There is only one song on the entire cd that is worth listening to.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent, start to finish.......2006-05-16

I bought this album as part of a reduced price deal cause I liked one of the hidden tracks "Eurotrash Girl" Well after a couple of listens I had to admit this was an undeniably great album. In fact, I have bought everything Cracker has ever put out since, they really are a great band that just knows how to write great songs. You will not be disappointed with this one.
The Virgin Years: The Best of Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven
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    		The Virgin Years: The Best of Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven
    Dave Lowery , David Lowery , Cracker , and Camper Van Beethoven
    Manufacturer: Virgin Records Inc.
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000RKNA0U

    Product Description

    Dave Lowery's Camper Van Beethoven & Cracker bands had a best of both bands released via Virgin Records in 1994 in small release to record stores. Tracklist: Camper Van Beethoven 1. Eye Of Fatima Parts 1&2 2. Turquoise Jewelry 3. Waka 4. One OF These Days 5. Sweethearts 6. (I Was Born In A) Laundromat 7. All Her Favorite Fruit 8. Pictures Of Matchstick Men Cracker 9. Teen Angust (What The World Needs Now) 10. This IS Craker Soul 11. I See The Light 12. Mr. Wrong 13. Dr. Burnice 14. Low 15. Get Off This 16. Euro-Trash Girl Product ID: DPRO14129 Virgin Records Inc.

    Music:

    1. Krafty, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]
    2. Lemon Parade
    3. Let Me In [Import] [CD-single]
    4. Light User Syndrome [Import]
    5. Live & Loud [Import]
    6. Live at Chelmsford Prison [Live]
    7. Live Through This
    8. Living Geometry
    9. Living Geometry II
    10. London Calling

    Music

    music

    Music

    Water [Import]

    Daetwyler: Three Poems; Chants Lunaires

    Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 21, 27, 32

    Greatest Sounds

    A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar [Extra tracks] [Import]

    Body Breath : Three Guided Meditations

    Bright Lights, Big City [Cast Recording] [Explicit Lyrics]

    Britten: Les Illuminations/Nocturne/Serenade

    Call of the Wired

    Brahms: Symphony No. 2; Tragic Overture

    Blue Sunset [Import]

    Blue Moon [Import]

    Arriba el Norte

    Senior Select: Worship Songs

    Oceans Apart