C'mon, C'mon

Sheryl Crow | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 16, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B0000636UN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (309 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,273 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Sheryl Crow's first studio album in four years shows a woman if not on the verge of a nervous breakdown, then one who has gone a little off the rails and is in the process of pulling herself back on track again. For her past three studio albums, Crow has been known as the quintessential party girl who liked a beer buzz in the morning, but C'mon, C'mon shows her to be much more than that. Breakup, illness, and loss have tempered her good-time persona, and like other life-altering events, both her character and lyrics are stronger for it. This latest offering might not break any new musical ground--again relying on her retooling of '70s country rock--but she displays an honesty and naked vulnerability not witnessed in her earlier work, honing her pain to a fine, lyrical edge. The brooding "Weather Channel" shows a rawboned Crow unafraid to display her emotional bruising, but without losing any of her sly wit: "Just a pill to make me happy / I know it may not fix the hinges, but at least the door has stopped its creaking." Besides songs reflecting her newfound poignancy are a couple of swaggering rockers that recall middle-period Stones, including "You're an Original," featuring Lenny Kravitz, the whimsical and insouciant "Steve McQueen," which finds Crow boasting "I ain't taking shit off of no one," and the deceptively frothy "Soak Up the Sun," which features the long missing-in-action Liz Phair on background vocals. In addition to resurrecting Phair, Crow also has compiled a paparazzo's dream, soliciting the vocal talents of pals Stevie Nicks, Natalie Maines , Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, and inexplicably, the actress Gwyneth Paltrow. --Jaan Uhelszki

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Sheryl Crow's first studio album in four years shows a woman if not on the verge of a nervous breakdown, then one who has gone a little off the rails and is in the process of pulling herself back on track again. For her past three studio albums, Crow has been known as the quintessential party girl who liked a beer buzz in the morning, but C'mon, C'mon shows her to be much more than that. Breakup, illness, and loss have tempered her good-time persona, and like other life-altering events, both her character and lyrics are stronger for it. This latest offering might not break any new musical ground--again relying on her retooling of '70s country rock--but she displays an honesty and naked vulnerability not witnessed in her earlier work, honing her pain to a fine, lyrical edge. The brooding "Weather Channel" shows a rawboned Crow unafraid to display her emotional bruising, but without losing any of her sly wit: "Just a pill to make me happy / I know it may not fix the hinges, but at least the door has stopped its creaking." Besides songs reflecting her newfound poignancy are a couple of swaggering rockers that recall middle-period Stones, including "You're an Original," featuring Lenny Kravitz, the whimsical and insouciant "Steve McQueen," which finds Crow boasting "I ain't taking shit off of no one," and the deceptively frothy "Soak Up the Sun," which features the long missing-in-action Liz Phair on background vocals. In addition to resurrecting Phair, Crow also has compiled a paparazzo's dream, soliciting the vocal talents of pals Stevie Nicks, Natalie Maines , Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, and inexplicably, the actress Gwyneth Paltrow. --Jaan Uhelszki

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars C'mon and SoakUp Crow'sNewCD April 24, 2002

By Bob Waskiewicz

Format:Audio CD

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.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliance In A CD Case April 16, 2002

By Anthony Rupert

Format:Audio CD

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?

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars C'mon back to Earth July 30, 2003

By Mike Sarzo

Format:Audio CD

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. Read more ›

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars C'mon and listen! It's great! July 16, 2002

By Aaron Blight

Format:Audio CD

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.