Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)
| "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" | ||||
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| Single by Cracker | ||||
| from the album Cracker | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Format | 12" | |||
| Recorded | Summer 1991 at Hollywood | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:11 | |||
| Label | Virgin Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Lowery | |||
| Producer(s) | Don Smith | |||
| Cracker singles chronology | ||||
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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.
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?.
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.
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