Underwater Sunshine (or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation)
Counting Crows · 2012
61 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge
A sun-drenched collection of covers that blend Americana roots with introspective lyrics and lush melodies.
Underwater Sunshine (or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation) is an album by Counting Crows, released in 2012. A sun-drenched collection of covers that blend Americana roots with introspective lyrics and lush melodies. The album was notable for its critical reception, with many praising the band's return to form and their ability to reinterpret classic songs. It reached No. 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating that the Counting Crows still maintained a dedicated fanbase despite years away from mainstream prominence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Underwater Sunshine (or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation) sound like?
A sun-drenched collection of covers that blend Americana roots with introspective lyrics and lush melodies. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.
What makes Underwater Sunshine (or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation) by Counting Crows notable?
The album was notable for its critical reception, with many praising the band's return to form and their ability to reinterpret classic songs. It reached No. 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating that the Counting Crows still maintained a dedicated fanbase despite years away from mainstream prominence. Released in 2012, 'Underwater Sunshine' is the Counting Crows' first album after a four-year hiatus following 'Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings'. This album marked a shift to a more stripped-down approach, featuring a mix of original songs and covers, as frontman Adam Duritz sought to reconnect with musical influences from his youth.
How many songs are on Underwater Sunshine (or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation)?
Underwater Sunshine (or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation) has 15 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Untitled (Love Song) Standout 5:05
- 2 Start Again 3:33
- 3 Hospital 3:08
- 4 Mercy Standout 3:30
- 5 Meet on the Ledge 3:36
- 6 Like Teenage Gravity 5:10
- 7 Amie 4:33
- 8 Coming Around 2:59
- 9 Ooh La La 4:37
- 10 All My Failures 4:37
- 11 Return of the Grievous Angel 4:22
- 12 Four White Stallions 4:00
- 13 Jumping Jesus 3:04
- 14 You Ain't Goin' Nowhere Standout 4:19
- 15 The Ballad of El Goodo 4:49
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
61 min 28 sec
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