"Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" is a song by the
rock
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band
Cracker. Released in 1992, it was the first single from their debut album ''
Cracker'', and went to #1 on the US
Modern Rock
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chart.
The song was later released on the compilation albums, ''
Garage D'Or'' and ''Get On with It: The Best of Cracker''. Re-recordings of the song appear on the album ''
Greatest Hits Redux'' and — accompanied by bluegrass band
Leftover Salmon
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— ''
O' Cracker Where Art Thou?''.
Track listings
#"Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" - 4:11
#"Can I Take My Gun to Heaven?" - 3:50
#"China" - 3:09
Chart positions
See also
*
Number one modern rock hits of 1992
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In popular culture
The song was made available for download on June 5, 2012 to play in
Rock Band 3
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Basic and PRO mode utilizing real guitar / bass guitar, and MIDI compatible electronic drum kits.
References
1992 singles
Cracker (band) songs
Virgin Records singles
1992 songs
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