Cracked Rear View

Cracked Rear View is Hootie & the Blowfish's 1994 major-label debut that blends rootsy Southern rock with radio-friendly pop rock and touches of alternative and mainstream pop. The album centers on warm, melodic vocals, chiming acoustic and electric guitars, and straightforward, hook-driven songwriting, moving between upbeat, jangly tracks and slower, soulful ballads. It produced several widely heard singles, including "Hold My Hand", "Let Her Cry", and "Only Wanna Be With You", and is often cited as a prominent example of 1990s adult alternative and post-grunge pop rock that brought a roots-oriented sensibility to mainstream listeners.