I went back and listened to all of my Cracker albums before writing this review. They’re a good band. A fun band. And they definitely put on a good live show. (Well, I actually haven’t seen them in about 10 years, but I saw them 3 or 4 times when I was in college.) Turn on, tune in, give up, drop out with me. That about sums up Lowrey’s philosophy I’d say. Or at least his philosophy of the moment, which combines his twisted intelligent sense of humor that shows up more than once on Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey. Just listen to “Show Me How This Thing Works†and the duet with Patterson Hood “Friends†and you’ll see perfect examples. The previously referenced “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out With Me†is probably the standout track on the album as far as I’m concerned, but there really aren’t any fillers. The whole disc flows very nicely. As with all of their albums, the production is great and keeps the bells and whistles at bay for some nice countryish rock and roll. This one was actually produced by Dave Barbie of Athens, Georgia fame. Oh, I’d also like to mention that while going back and catching up on Cracker, I think I fell in love with the Forever album.  Somehow I overlooked that one in 2002.
RYIL:Â Other Cracker albums, Premium saltine crackers, not Uncle Kracker
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