I love "Old Man And Me." I put it above a couple of those songs from "Cracked Rear View," to be honest. There's a depth to it I really appreciate.
I do wonder if the Hootie backlash of the mid '90s happened because they were peaking right as the post-grunge wave was washing over pop radio. If CRV came out a couple of years later, it might have been celebrated with acts like Matchbox 20, rock bands with a softer, less angsty edge. As it was, it was easy to pile on them, which is unfortunate, because they were pretty great in their moment.
Agreed, Matt! It's hard to say timing was against them, considering how popular Cracked Rear View was, but perhaps they'd have had more staying power if they'd arrived later, like you suggest.
I love "Old Man And Me." I put it above a couple of those songs from "Cracked Rear View," to be honest. There's a depth to it I really appreciate.
I do wonder if the Hootie backlash of the mid '90s happened because they were peaking right as the post-grunge wave was washing over pop radio. If CRV came out a couple of years later, it might have been celebrated with acts like Matchbox 20, rock bands with a softer, less angsty edge. As it was, it was easy to pile on them, which is unfortunate, because they were pretty great in their moment.
Agreed, Matt! It's hard to say timing was against them, considering how popular Cracked Rear View was, but perhaps they'd have had more staying power if they'd arrived later, like you suggest.