Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)

"Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)"
Single by Cracker
from the album Cracker
Released 1992
Format 12"
Recorded Summer 1991 at Hollywood
Genre Alternative rock, alternative country
Length 4:11
Label Virgin Records
Writer(s) David Lowery
Producer(s) Don Smith
Cracker singles chronology
"Happy Birthday to Me"
(1992)		 "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)"
(1992)		 "Low"
(1993)

"Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" is a song and single by the alternative 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.

The song was later released on the compilation albums, Garage D'Or and Get On with It: The Best of Cracker. A re-recording of the song appears on the album Greatest Hits Redux.

Track listings

  1. "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" - 4:11
  2. "Can I Take My Gun to Heaven?" - 3:50
  3. "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.