Cracker is nothing if not a stripped down rock and roll band. Two guitars, a bass (also a guitar), and drums. When David Lowery and Johnny Hickman go out as the Camper Cracker Duo or the Cracker Acoustic Duo, or some other version of a name that ends in "Duo" the band becomes just the front men. And that's cool. But this is the extreme degree of basic. Just David Lowery, the singer song writer for both CVB and Cracker. Not even the famous Apple G4 to play violin. Just David and his acoustic guitar. The sound is perfectly fine. It sounds like David is just a few inches from your ear talking and singing just for you. He tells his stories, of which there are many, in a soft quite voice, like what you would expect if one were to be talking where you didn't want to disturb others or want to avoid being overheard. It's great. I highly recommend this unique and rare recording of David all by himself.

Of the 20 odd some times I've seen Cracker, Camper, or related this was by far the most intimate show. The Record Collector is a small old-school used record store in obscure Bordentown NJ, half way between Philly and NYC. A small stage on a platform surrounded by 3 rows of folding chairs, maybe 40 in total and a small GA section by the cash register fitted between CD racks moved to make a little extra space. No more than 75 people in attendance.

One of the best things about this show is the personal connection you felt being there. The stories David tells are funny, witty, and gives you a deeper appreciation for the music and how it was generated. By drawing influences from personal experiences, pop-culture, literature, and everything in between, each song has a meaning you rarely see these days. With a nice selection of Cracker, CVB, and his new solo album, David plays a full spectrum of songs spanning his whole career.

Everyone has their favorite songs but I do not think I could have asked for a better setlist for a small show like this. From the first note in Raise em up on Honey you knew David wasn't holding anything back. The sound on the recording in superb. It's not compressed so you have to crank it up a bit. With a good stereo it sounds just like you're sitting there.

Although there is a wide selection of Cracker and CVB material her on LMA I was surprised to see this show pop up. David was filming this show for a yet untitled documentary with at least 3 cameras set up that I saw. It is wonderful to be able to experience it again and again. Thank you to Bill, David, his staff, the Record Collector Staff, and everyone that made this show and recording possible.