Crazy Times
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"Crazy Times" is a song recorded and performed by Jars of Clay
. The song was a writing collaboration between band members Dan Haseltine and Stephen Mason with songwriters Mark Hudson and Greg Wells
. It was the first single from their second studio album, Much Afraid
. The single fared well in the mainstream, peaking at 38 on the Billboard
Modern Rock Tracks chart. The demo version of the song can be found on the album The White Elephant Sessions
, while a live version of the song is included on the 2003 double album
, Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage
. This song also appears on the WOW 1999
compilation album.
Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
. The song was a writing collaboration between band members Dan Haseltine and Stephen Mason with songwriters Mark Hudson and Greg Wells
Greg Wells
Greg Wells is a multiple Grammy nominated musician, record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Wells has produced and written hits with Adele, Weezer, Pink, Theophilus London, Deftones, Katy Perry, Rufus Wainwright, The All American Rejects, OneRepublic, Mika, Aerosmith, Burt Bacharach,...
. It was the first single from their second studio album, Much Afraid
Much Afraid
Much Afraid is the second album of Christian band Jars of Clay. It was released in 1997 by Essential Records.Much Afraid was highly anticipated after the success of the band's first album, but due to a noticeable stylistic shift, the album was not as well received...
. The single fared well in the mainstream, peaking at 38 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Modern Rock Tracks chart. The demo version of the song can be found on the album The White Elephant Sessions
The White Elephant Sessions
The White Elephant Sessions is a rarities and demo version album by American Christian band Jars of Clay, released in conjunction with the band's third studio album If I Left the Zoo...
, while a live version of the song is included on the 2003 double album
Double album
A double album is an audio album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold, typically records and compact discs....
, Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage
Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage
Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage is the fifth album of Christian band Jars of Clay. It was released in 2003 by Essential Records...
. This song also appears on the WOW 1999
WOW 1999
WOW 1999 is a compilation album of 30 contemporary Christian music hits that was released on October 20, 1998. It also featured three bonus tracks from new artists. WOW 1999 peaked at the 51st position on the Billboard 200 chart in 1998, and 2nd place on the Top Contemporary Christian album...
compilation album.
US radio promo
- "Crazy Times" (Album Version) - 3:34 (Dan Haseltine, Stephen Mason, Mark Hudson, & Greg Wells)
UK commercial single
- "Crazy Times" - 3:34 (Dan Haseltine, Stephen Mason, Mark Hudson, & Greg Wells)
- "The Chair" - 5:21 (Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, & Stephen Mason)
- "Weighed Down" - 3:39 (Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, & Stephen Mason)
US maxi-single
- "Crazy Times" - 3:37 (Dan Haseltine, Stephen Mason, Mark Hudson, & Greg Wells)
- "The Chair" - 5:21 (Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, & Stephen Mason)
- "Frail" (Original Demo Version) - 4:05 (Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Bronleewe, & Stephen Mason)
- "Sleepers" (Original Instrumental) - 1:51 (Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, & Stephen Mason)
Performance credits
- Dan HaseltineDan HaseltineDaniel Paul "Dan" Haseltine is an American singer best known as lead vocalist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay. Haseltine has performed vocals, piano, accordion, percussion and most recently, melodica, while with Jars of Clay...
- vocals - Charlie LowellCharlie LowellCharlie Lowell is an American pianist most known for being the pianist and keyboardist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay.-Biography:...
- keyboards, piano, organ, background vocals - Stephen Mason - guitars, bass, background vocals
- Matt OdmarkMatt OdmarkMatthew Odmark is an American musician most known for being a guitarist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay.At times, Odmark's first name is noted as "Matthew" instead of "Matt"...
- guitars, background vocals - Greg WellsGreg WellsGreg Wells is a multiple Grammy nominated musician, record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Wells has produced and written hits with Adele, Weezer, Pink, Theophilus London, Deftones, Katy Perry, Rufus Wainwright, The All American Rejects, OneRepublic, Mika, Aerosmith, Burt Bacharach,...
- drums, percussion
Technical credits
- Stephen LipsonStephen LipsonStephen J. Lipson is a musician and producer who has worked with numerous artists, including Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Cher, Grace Jones, Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys, Take That, Simple Minds, Lindisfarne, and Annie Lennox....
- producer - Robert Beeson - executive producer
- Heff Moraes - engineering, mixing
- Chuck Linder - recording
- Mike Griffith - engineering
- Adam Hatley - engineering assistant
- Stephen Marcussen - mastering
- Don C. Tyler - digital editing
Charts
- No. 1 Christian CHR
- No. 38 Billboard Modern Rock Tracks