The American rock band Cracker, from Bakersfield, California, was formed in 1990 by lead singer David Lowery and guitarist Johnny Hickman, who both came from the band Camper Van Beethoven. After signing with Virgin in 1991, they released their self-titled debut album the year after.

The album included Happy Birthday To Me and the radio hit Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now), which peaked at #1 on the US Modern Rock chart. The album went on to sell over 200.000 copies.

Cracker is available on audiophile black vinyl, and includes an insert with lyrics.