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City To City (Album of the Day)
Eat 'Em and Smile (Album of the Day)
Other Voices, Other Rooms (Album of the Day)
Cracked Rear View (Album of the Day)
Released on this day in 1994, Hootie & The Blowfish's CRACKED REAR VIEW showed that nice guys don't always finish last. Following a popular indie release, these four friends from the University of South Carolina signed to Atlantic Records, whose unwavering support was rewarded almost a year later with a No.1 album. Produced by Don Gehman, this collection is rootsy pop-rock, with the soulful singing of Darius Rucker leading the quartet through 11 immensely likable originals, including “Hold My Hand,” “Only Wanna Be With You” and “Let Her Cry”(a Best Pop Performance Grammy winner). Given its upbeat feel and solid craftsmanship, it's easy to see why CRACKED REAR VIEW sold more than 16 million copies, and in hindsight it stands as one of signature albums of the 1990s.
Homecoming (Album of the Day)
Under Construction (Album of the Day)
Happy Sad (Album of the Day)
Tim Buckley ranks among the most adventurous singer-songwriters, and 1969's HAPPY SAD shows his talent in full bloom. After two albums working with lyricist Larry Beckett, the Elektra collection is the first of all-Buckley originals, and these six songs reflect a growing fascination with jazz (opener “Strange Feelin'” was inspired by Miles Davis). Predominantly acoustic, the relaxed arrangements include some fine guitar work by Lee Underwood and vibraphone playing by David Friedman, but the most impressive instrument here is Buckley's highly elastic voice. Produced by Zal Yanovsky and Jerry Yester (of Lovin' Spoonful fame), this set was Tim Buckley's highest charting release and is an ideal way to remember the visionary performer, who passed away on this day in 1975.