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C'Mon, C'Mon

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I've always enjoyed Sheryl Crow's work,but never bought one of her records.This is my first,and I'm not disapointed.When I heard"Soak up the Sun" played on the radio,I couldn't stop singing this Fun,summerSong.I love the line,"I'm gonna soak up the sun,while its still free,before it goes out on me."There gonna be playing this song every summer,and wait untill you see the video.When I read the songs listed on the CD,I couldn't wait to play "Steve McQueen." I thought it was a Bio about this famous Actor,but its just a fantastic hook,"Like Steve,McQueen,All I need's a fast Machine."My favorite cut is track number 8,"Lucky Kid." This song could become a rock Classic.I can't stop playing it,and I love the pause,and the hook,"Wasted."I could go on forever talking about this record,with Stevie Nicks,Don Henley,Keith Richards,and Gwyneth Paltrow Thanked in the linner notes,especially Stevie"I love you Dearly." I think Nicks and Crow should do an entire CD together.The last number,"Weather Channel," is the perfect ending.Soft,with just Sheryl singing along with her Acoustic Guitar,and Emmylou Harris on Guest Vocals."C'mom,c'mon"is one of the first new CDs I've really enjoyed this year.

For a long time everyone has been waiting for Sheryl Crow's fourth studio album. It finally came out today (April 16), and let me tell you, it's well worth the wait.

Sheryl Crow is a prime example of something that gets better with age. And I'm not just talking about her looks (although those ain't bad either...did you see her in Stuff?). I'm also not saying that her other albums weren't good, because they were more than that, but THIS album easily outdoes any of them. There are classic slap-your-knee vibes in songs like "Soak Up The Sun", "Diamond Road" and "Lucky Kid", as well as original and exhilarating rhythms as those found in "Safe & Sound", "You're An Original" and "Hole In My Pocket".

But it's not only about the music on this album. Her lyrics and singing quality will keep you interested as well. "Over You" is an interesting tune about drowning in love (if you will), while the title track combines love yearning with love angst. "It's So Easy" is right up there with "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", and "Weather Channel" is the kind of quirky yet cool tune you'd expect her to end her album with.

Not a single minute will be wasted on this album. It's rock, with a little bit of other flavors of music thrown in. What could be better?

For years I was on the fence about buying an album from Sheryl Crow, and regretfully I never got off that fence. Never until now, that is. After hearing the big hit "Soak Up the Sun," I went out and bought C'mon, C'mon as soon as it was released. The album has been a very regular spin in my CD player ever since - I continue to listen to this album in its entirety and don't get sick of it. For 2002, this is roots rock and roll at its best. This album is packed with compelling chords, infectious melodies, and great vocal arrangements. I have to give Sheryl Crow credit: she's really an excellent musician, one who can write her own music, play her own instrument, and deliver marvelous vocals.

The songs on this album range from exhilarating, up tempo, rhythmic rockers (such as the first two tracks) to beautifully soft, introspective ballads (like Abilene or It's Only Love), and everything in between. "Safe and Sound" is a moving slower tune that marvelously highlights the strength of Crow's voice. Don Henley offers a cameo appearance on "It's So Easy," which is a great addition to the album. "Diamond Road" is one of my very favorites, a well-written song fortified by a wonderful melody. The title track and "Hole In My Pocket" are irresistibly infectious, and who can withstand the bump and grind of "Lucky Kid"? The list goes on and on; every song on this album is a worthy listen.

C'mon C'mon by Sheryl Crow is a great album, and I especially recommend it to the fans of good old roots rock and roll. This is the first but definitely won't be the last album I get from this talented musician.

Sheryl Crow waited four years between her 1998 masterpiece The Globe Sessions to put out a follow-up that was intended to be a great summer rock record that you could take with you to the beach. In between, she nearly suffered a nervous breakdown and appeared on soundtracks and tribute albums so much she barely had time to breathe during her down spells. Oh, and she was busy producing five songs on Stevie Nicks's masterwork Trouble in Shangri-la and singing on "Fall From Grace."

The four year wait is usually a kiss of death for an artist who is now on the wrong side of 40 in the pop business, particularly one who is possibly trying to be viable in a Britney/Christina world. To be able to accomplish that task takes something unusual.

For Sheryl, the first single certainly qualifies. "Soak Up The Sun" is one of those infectious numbers that will have even the non-Sheryl diehards bopping and singing along the first 9,999 times they hear it. After that, the song becomes yet another over-exposed Sheryl Crow number. Using a skin-baring video for that song that showcases Crow with a body women half her age would envy when another song berates "all our pop stars look like porn," sounds a bit hypocritical. But I guess Crow can be forgiven somewhat, particularly if you're a straight man or a lesbian who finds her hot.

The rest of the album has its gems: Stevie Nicks appears twice, singing harmonies on the title track (one of the highlights), and on "Diamond Road" (which is one of the weak spots); "Safe and Sound," Crow's 9/11 tribute; and "Steve McQueen."

However, Crow decides to try her hand at recording "It's Only Love," which did MUCH better with Stevie's beguiling rasp and experience-weathered voice and the spare arrangements. With an intro that sounded like it was lifted from Joan Osborne's big hit "What If God Was One Of Us" and the harmonies from Gwyneth Paltrow, it makes you wonder what Crow was smoking, particularly when you hear "You're Not The One" from the "Soak Up The Sun" import single.

Considering the declining standards of today's music, C'mon C'mon may rate as one of the better pop albums of this decade. But the rating shows you how far the bar has been lowered in recent years, not how much Crow can lift the bar to throw the gauntlet down.

Much in the way Hole took a trip to Malibu for their album "Celebrity Skin", Sheryl Crow hopped a Harley and headed from the southland to the California beaches for "C'mon C'mon." The album has a feeling of southern rock tinged with surf and sun. Even when the occasional storm cloud rolls in you know it's just the end of the day, not the end of the world.

The songs are infectious and melodic at times bringing to mind the Steve Miller Band, the Allman Brother's Band, and Fleetwood Mac.

The album is heavy with guest appearances including Lenny Kravitz, Liz Phair, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Gwyneth Paltrow, Emmylou Harris, and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, but it never seems overdone. The guest cameos serve to enhance and compliment the songs and while it might be Sheryl Crow and friends, it's definitely Sheryl Crow's album. Her vocals range from relaxed to rocking, and compliment her lyrics and music beautifully.

It's hard to pick highlights from an album this strong from begining to end, but 'Soak Up The Sun', 'Steve McQueen', and 'C'mon C'mon' sound like the singles to me, and those songs alone are worth the owning the album for.

Preview the tracks and then add the album to your cart. "C'mon C'mon" is a full album of good songs rather than the two or three hits plus filler that most albums deliver. A perfect record to bring us into a beautiful summer.
Enjoy!

This Album is totally different than the US version. In the booklet that came with the double CD, she thanked numerous people for the 3 years spent on the project.On the all audio CD there are 16 songs instead of 13. She has numerous guest appearances from the likes of Don Henely and Stevie Nicks. The Second CD has the live audio from Abbey Road Studios,and the enhanced stuff on it. What really blew me away was the enhaced version it had videos of Soak up the Sun and Steve McQueen. The video of Soak up the Sun seemed to take place in Hawaii and had surfing beaches just like what you'd do when a person is "Soaking up the Sun". Overall a solid A+.

This is a very cool CD. While Sheryl doesn't break a lot of new ground with this offering, it is consistent with her previous releases. There is a lot to enjoy here, and the guest appearences from Sheryl Crow And Friends continues. Here are some of the highlights:

1. Steve McQueen - This is one of those songs that the more you listen to it, the more you like it. It's a great song to drive to.

2. Soak Up The Sun - This song is very catchy. It reminds me of All I Wanna Do. The guest vocals from Liz Phair at the end add a nice touch. There are also nice harmonies in the chorus.

3. You're An Original - Lenny Kravitz guests on this track. He is used in moderation on the chorus, and I think it works really well.

4. Diamond Road - Here, Sheryl gets philosophical on us. This is a slower song where she tries to tell us not to let the good things in life pass us by. It's one of my favorites on the CD.

5. It's So Easy - This is one of those songs that the more you listen to it, the more you hate it. I can understand Sheryl wanting to do a song with Don Henley, but this falls short of what both are capable of.

7. Safe And Sound - This song was first heard on America: A Tribute To Heroes. Written before the events of 9/11, it took on new meaning and was very powerful when she performed it at the benefit concert.

10. Abilene - Natalie Maines is the guest on this song. It is kind of a twangy country/rock song. I find it relaxing and very easy to listen to.

If you enjoyed Sheryl's other CD's, you will enjoy this one.

I never thought I'd give a Sheryl Crow CD less than 5 stars, so it's sort of shocking to write this. But I have to be honest- "C'Mon, C'Mon" is just *not* a great Sheryl Crow album. Compared to a lot of the [bad stuff] out there right now, this album is brilliant, but compared to Sheryl Crow's previous stuff, it's lacking. There are three songs on it that are worth listening to over and over ("Soak up the Sun", "Diamond Road", and "Weather Channel") but the rest os the CD is less than compelling.

If you are a huge fan of Sheryl's last two albums ("Sheryl Crow" and "Globe Sessions") and are hoping to find more of the same on this CD, you will be disappointed. This CD is great for summer, but not much else. The songs are lacking Sheryl's trademark witty lyrics and beautiful, complex melodies. Instead, she focuses on classic chords and less-than-thought-provoking lyrics. It reminded me a lot of what "Tuesday Night Music Club" was about- fun music with an edge. Except the edge isn't too prevalent.

There are people out there who will give Sheryl 5 stars no matter what she puts out. I'm not one of them. This isn't her best, and some of her fans will be disappointed. But if this is the sort of departure that will gain her new fans, I'm glad. She's an excellent artist who deserves as much recognition as she can get. I just hope that on her next album, she puts away the hotpants and Lenny Kravitz duets and gets back to what she does best- beautiful, heartbreaking, inspiring songs that make you want to dance, drive fast, and change your life all at the same time.

If you're undecided about buying this album, DO IT! If you like a CD that you can play all the way through, this one's for you. This is in my opinion Ms. Crow's best album thus far. Highlights include the catchy summer anthem "Soak up the Sun", the title track "C'mon, C'mon" and one of my personal faves, "Get Over You." There's not a bad song on this album and lyrically speaking it is outstanding. Some of the songs are more heavy than others, but there's a good mix of fun and reflection. I highly recommend picking up a copy of C'mon, C'mon. You won't be disappointed.

Guess I lost track of Sheryl Crow, sort of stereotyped her from "All I Wanna Do." Somewhat by accident, started listening to this album, and I'm very impressed. Sheryl Crow has developed into an excellent musician and a great songwriter. Even the most pop numbers, like "Soak Up the Sun," are more musically complex than initially meets the ear. And the album as a whole is an expression of a mature and complex vision by the artist, in a way that's also accesible to my 14-year-old daughter (no mean accomplishment). I must confess I'm a country fan (Hank Williams country), and Crow's use of country idiom in songs like "Abilene" is flawless. And "Weather Channel," with Emmylou Harris, is a tour de force on every level, chills run down my spine just thinking about it.

By chance, I've been re-listening to "Exile on Main Street" by the Stones, and see some similarities in the way that both these albums bring together a rich pastiche of influences from rock, blues country and pop. Of course, this album is no "Exile on Main Street, but it is great rock n roll.

BTW, I also have picked up "The Globe Sessions," which is an equally excellent album ... how did I miss it?