Hard Candy
Counting Crows · 2002
67 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks wrapped in a sun-soaked, laid-back Americana vibe.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions introspective late-night vibes
- Context
- Released in January 2002, 'Hard Candy' is the Counting Crows' fourth studio album, following their successful 'This Desert Life.' At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase, attempting to balance their established sound with new influences while still striving for mainstream appeal.
- If you like
- alternative rock, pop rock, post-grunge
Hard Candy is an album by Counting Crows, released in 2002. A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks wrapped in a sun-soaked, laid-back Americana vibe. The album reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and received mixed reviews from critics, with some noting its departure from earlier work. Its singles, particularly 'American Girls,' contributed to the band's ongoing presence in early 2000s rock, despite not achieving the same level of commercial success as previous albums. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hard Candy sound like?
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks wrapped in a sun-soaked, laid-back Americana vibe. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.
What makes Hard Candy by Counting Crows notable?
The album reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and received mixed reviews from critics, with some noting its departure from earlier work. Its singles, particularly 'American Girls,' contributed to the band's ongoing presence in early 2000s rock, despite not achieving the same level of commercial success as previous albums. Released in January 2002, 'Hard Candy' is the Counting Crows' fourth studio album, following their successful 'This Desert Life.' At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase, attempting to balance their established sound with new influences while still striving for mainstream appeal.
Who is Hard Candy for?
Hard Candy works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and introspective late-night vibes.
How many songs are on Hard Candy?
Hard Candy has 15 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Candy 4:21
- 2 American Girls Standout 4:32
- 3 Good Time 4:24
- 4 If I Could Give All My Love -or- Richard Manuel Is Dead 3:52
- 5 Goodnight L.A. Standout 4:17
- 6 Butterfly in Reverse 2:48
- 7 Miami 5:01
- 8 New Frontier 3:51
- 9 Carriage 4:04
- 10 Black and Blue 3:53
- 11 Why Should You Come When I Call? 4:38
- 12 Up All Night (Frankie Miller Goes to Hollywood) 5:07
- 13 Holiday in Spain Standout 3:50
- 14 4 White Stallions 4:21
- 15 You Ain’t Going Nowhere / Big Yellow Taxi 8:43
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 47 sec
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