Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)
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"Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" is a song and single by the rock band Cracker. Released in 1992, it appeared on their debut album Cracker. The song was also released as a successful single, and it charted at number 1 on the US Modern Rock Tracks, arguably breaking Cracker into the mainstream.[1]
The song was later released on the compilation albums, Garage D'Or and Get On with It: The Best of Cracker. Re-recordings of the song appear on the album Greatest Hits Redux and — accompanied by bluegrass band Leftover Salmon — O' Cracker Where Art Thou?.[2]
Track listings
- "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" - 4:11
- "Can I Take My Gun to Heaven?" - 3:50
- "China" - 3:09
Chart positions
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) | 1 |
| U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard) | 27 |
See also
In popular culture
The song was made available for download on June 5, 2012 to play in Rock Band 3 Basic and PRO mode utilizing real guitar / bass guitar, and MIDI compatible electronic drum kits.[3]
References
- ^ Masley, Ed (September 5, 2014). "15 Best Cracker Songs, from 'Teen Angst' to 'Turn On'". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ Budnick, Dean (2003). Jambands: The Complete Guide to the Players, Music, & Scene p. 105. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-0-8793-0745-5.
- ^ Mitchell, Richard (June 1, 2012). "Rock Band Weekly: Florence and the Machine, Cracker, Midnight Oil". Engadget. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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