The Golden Age | ||||
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Released | April 2, 1996 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, grunge | |||
Length | 48:17 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Producer | Dennis Herring [1] David Lowery | |||
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The Golden Age is the third studio album by American alternative rock band Cracker. [5] [6] [7] It was released on April 2, 1996, by Virgin. Three singles were released from the album: "I Hate My Generation," "Nothing to Believe In," and "Sweet Thistle Pie."
The Los Angeles Times wrote: "Although irritatingly self-indulgent and arrogant at times, Lowery occasionally borders on brilliance. It’s possible that someone in the future will delve deeply into The Golden Age and find the portent of Sly Stone’s There’s a Riot Going On. For now, the album just feels slightly uninspired." [3] Alternative Rock called it "drily disappointing." [8]
All tracks written by David Lowery and Johnny Hickman, except where noted.
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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The Billboard 200 | 63 [9] |
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