Expecting to Fly (album)

Expecting to Fly is the debut album by the Canadian rock band The Crash Test Dummies, released in 1991. The album is notable for its distinctive sound, largely attributed to Brad Roberts' deep baritone vocals and the band's eclectic instrumentation, which incorporated elements of folk, rock, and alternative music.

The album's title, Expecting to Fly, comes from a line in the song "Superman's Song," which became the band's breakthrough hit and helped propel the album to commercial success. Other notable tracks include "The Ghosts That Haunt Me," "Comin' Back Soon (The Bere Bere)," and "Winter Song."

Expecting to Fly achieved significant commercial success in Canada, earning diamond certification. It also performed well internationally, particularly in the United States, where it reached platinum status. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the band's originality and Roberts' distinctive voice. It is considered a landmark album in Canadian alternative rock history.