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Thematically, Detours may not seem like much of a detour to Sheryl Crow fans. Her politics pour out of these songs the way you might expect them to if you caught wind of her epic cross-country bus trip, with the activist Laurie David, to promote environmental awareness months prior to this release. From the quiet, faraway-sounding opener "God Bless This Mess"--a novel in a song--to the catchy but thought-provoking "Gasoline," it's clear that Crow has more on her mind these days than soaking up the sun or having a little fun, à la the Tuesday Night Music Club era. Yet there's not a groan-worthy song on this standout rock/pop/folk/blues album. If the themes are heavy (in addition to the political songs, there's an almost painfully tender lullaby for her son Wyatt and one, "Make It Go Away [Radiation Song]," that touches on her breast-cancer experience), the mood is cathartic, determined, hopeful at times and sad at others. "Now That You're Gone" grabs at clarity through the clouds of a devastating love affair and gets it, and "Peace Be Upon Us" picks apart pettiness and arrives at a wide-minded beauty. George Harrison seems present in some of these songs, especially the more personal ones ("Drunk with the Thought of You," "Love Is All There Is"). And that may be the highest compliment that Sheryl Crow, who seems to admire his gentle soul and shares his big heart, could ask for. --Tammy La Gorce
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Sheryl Crow 's sixth studio album, Detours. The album marks the return of producer Bill Bottrell, who previously worked with Crow on her breakthrough debut album Tuesday Night Music Club, which earned the singer three Grammy Awards, and sold more than ten million copies worldwide. 'This is the most honest record I've ever made. It's about being forced to wake up,' says Crow. 14 tracks. Universal. 2008.
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60 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By Rudy Palma
Format:Audio CD
If 2002's sun-drenched "Come On, Come On" found a nail-biting Sheryl Crow unsure of her position as pop tunesmith or serious singer/songwriter, 2005's "Wildflower" - her "art" record as she dubbed it - certified she could straddle the line without compromise.
She continues that progression with the aptly-titled "Detours," sifting through a myriad of topics like her breast cancer battle, broken engagement to Lance Armstrong and adoption of a baby boy. She may have been sidetracked, but she embraces the rhythm of life, an artist true to form.
Crow reunites with Bill Bottrell, producer of her 1993 debut "Tuesday Night Music Club," and the results are compelling and thoroughly listenable. Lo-fi opener "God Bless This Mess" is wall-to-wall Crow, reiterating the song's title line despite hazy post 9/11 life, while the jaunty radio-ready rock of the futuristic blue-collar anthem "Gasoline" and bouncy single "Love Is Free" keep the pace.
She bares her soul on "Make It Go Away (Radiation Song)" and delivers a high-octane rocker in the politically conscious "Shine Over Babylon," but the revelatory title track and cheery, swashbuckling "Out of Our Heads" keep the colors from running too dark.
In spite of life's hardships she finds comfort in "Peace Be Upon Us" and the gorgeous "Love Is All There Is" without a trace of sap left on her fingers, while perfect closer "Lullaby For Wyatt" finds Crow fully aware of the trials of motherhood as she tenderly croons "you're mine...for a time."
Crow is a rare flower of a talent in an entertainment industry full of weeds and flash-in-the-pans, but she is not fragile.... Read more ›
She continues that progression with the aptly-titled "Detours," sifting through a myriad of topics like her breast cancer battle, broken engagement to Lance Armstrong and adoption of a baby boy. She may have been sidetracked, but she embraces the rhythm of life, an artist true to form.
Crow reunites with Bill Bottrell, producer of her 1993 debut "Tuesday Night Music Club," and the results are compelling and thoroughly listenable. Lo-fi opener "God Bless This Mess" is wall-to-wall Crow, reiterating the song's title line despite hazy post 9/11 life, while the jaunty radio-ready rock of the futuristic blue-collar anthem "Gasoline" and bouncy single "Love Is Free" keep the pace.
She bares her soul on "Make It Go Away (Radiation Song)" and delivers a high-octane rocker in the politically conscious "Shine Over Babylon," but the revelatory title track and cheery, swashbuckling "Out of Our Heads" keep the colors from running too dark.
In spite of life's hardships she finds comfort in "Peace Be Upon Us" and the gorgeous "Love Is All There Is" without a trace of sap left on her fingers, while perfect closer "Lullaby For Wyatt" finds Crow fully aware of the trials of motherhood as she tenderly croons "you're mine...for a time."
Crow is a rare flower of a talent in an entertainment industry full of weeds and flash-in-the-pans, but she is not fragile.... Read more ›
34 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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In late 1993 I went to see the BoDeans at New York's Irving Plaza. The opening act was a singer-songwriter I'd never heard of before, a tall skinny pretty brunette who wore a denim shirt and played rhythm guitar in front of a loose, easy band. I enjoyed Sheryl Crow's opening set so much that night that I went out the next day and bought her record that had just come out, Tuesday Night Music Club (to place this in context, "All I Wanna Do" was all over the radio the following summer.)
She was great, an artist fully formed, and Tuesday Night Music Club is one of those records that manages to capture magic like lightning in a bottle. As much as I like her, it remains her best record.
The Music Club scattered, Sheryl has gone on to have an impressive run of hits (especially in this day and age, when old fashioned Stones/Clapton/Neil Young, 70s-inspired rock'n'roll has fallen so far from fashion. But here, she reunites with Music Clubber Bill Bottrell, who produced, mixed, and engineered, and shares writing credits on 5 of the songs. But let's not get crazy parsing out who does what; Detours has the loose, easy vibe that TNMC had, the feel of music made without any sweat, just flowing naturally. I don't know if there are any hits here and I don't really care. Start to finish, it is her best, most cohesive, easiest-to-listen-to record since the first one.
One thing worth noting is that it sounds great. I liked her last one, Wild Flowers, but the production was a little off for my ears, a little muddled. This sounds clear and bright.
I'm going to guess that some people will criticize the lyrics on some songs; "Gasoline," for example, gets a little political. But not to worry; just do what I do, and don't pay too much attention to the lyrics.... Read more ›
She was great, an artist fully formed, and Tuesday Night Music Club is one of those records that manages to capture magic like lightning in a bottle. As much as I like her, it remains her best record.
The Music Club scattered, Sheryl has gone on to have an impressive run of hits (especially in this day and age, when old fashioned Stones/Clapton/Neil Young, 70s-inspired rock'n'roll has fallen so far from fashion. But here, she reunites with Music Clubber Bill Bottrell, who produced, mixed, and engineered, and shares writing credits on 5 of the songs. But let's not get crazy parsing out who does what; Detours has the loose, easy vibe that TNMC had, the feel of music made without any sweat, just flowing naturally. I don't know if there are any hits here and I don't really care. Start to finish, it is her best, most cohesive, easiest-to-listen-to record since the first one.
One thing worth noting is that it sounds great. I liked her last one, Wild Flowers, but the production was a little off for my ears, a little muddled. This sounds clear and bright.
I'm going to guess that some people will criticize the lyrics on some songs; "Gasoline," for example, gets a little political. But not to worry; just do what I do, and don't pay too much attention to the lyrics.... Read more ›
28 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By tak1
Format:Audio CD
I have to say that I was a bit hesitant to buy Sheryl Crow's new record at first because I just wasn't feeling her last 2 records to be honest. Too sunshiney for me. But before those, I've always enjoyed her music on and off.
I saw Detours for the sale price of $8 and thought the titles of the songs looked interesting. So I bought it. Plus I heard she's been having some major issues in her life lately and I basically had the impression that she'd talk about all that in her new record. She did and I'm glad for that. I'm glad she dove deep! This is a personal political record and those can be tricky. They can either succeed or fail miserably. I believe Sheryl has succeeded with Detours.
It's a mixture of her old self a la Tuesday Night Music Club with a newer self in a way with a more intimate touch.
Highlights of the record for me are: God bless this mess, shine over babylon, Gasoline, make it go away (radiation song), and Diamond ring.
Worth checking out! She's the female Bob Dylan of our times.
I saw Detours for the sale price of $8 and thought the titles of the songs looked interesting. So I bought it. Plus I heard she's been having some major issues in her life lately and I basically had the impression that she'd talk about all that in her new record. She did and I'm glad for that. I'm glad she dove deep! This is a personal political record and those can be tricky. They can either succeed or fail miserably. I believe Sheryl has succeeded with Detours.
It's a mixture of her old self a la Tuesday Night Music Club with a newer self in a way with a more intimate touch.
Highlights of the record for me are: God bless this mess, shine over babylon, Gasoline, make it go away (radiation song), and Diamond ring.
Worth checking out! She's the female Bob Dylan of our times.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After a few lackluster efforts, Sheryl Crow has released a CD you can sink your teeth into. Starting with her just playing her acoustic on the opening "God Bless This Mess" gets your attention. She is teamed up with one of the producers of the smash "Tuesday Night Music Club" and it shows. Only problem is, one of the songs is a rip-off of "All I Wanna Do." Overall, this is a great CD and I had forgotten how much I enjoy a good Sheryl Crow CD
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Maggie Mae
Format:Audio CD
Sheryl Crow has remained a prominent artist in the music community for more than a decade. While starting off as a back up singer, she branched off on her own and has had great success. With "Detours" there is nothing to leave you empty or disappointed. She in a way returns to her original roots and it has a similar sound to her debut Tuesday Night Club, which isn't too much of a surprise, since it's her first time reuniting with producer Bill Bottrell.
This album features songs that have Crows' folky-bluesy fun rock vibe dancing around groovy guitar melodies, sweet vocals and insightful lyrics. Some lyrics you can tell were written about her break-up with boyfriend Lance Armstrong being very personal on heart-breaks like "Diamond Ring". Others are political with jabs at the Bush administration, like "God Bless This Mess". This album is all the musical greatness, honesty and sweetness you'd expect from the fun-lovin' singer.
This album features songs that have Crows' folky-bluesy fun rock vibe dancing around groovy guitar melodies, sweet vocals and insightful lyrics. Some lyrics you can tell were written about her break-up with boyfriend Lance Armstrong being very personal on heart-breaks like "Diamond Ring". Others are political with jabs at the Bush administration, like "God Bless This Mess". This album is all the musical greatness, honesty and sweetness you'd expect from the fun-lovin' singer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
great voice
good album. few songs with power, but overall it's good. i like her voice. it's amazing and unique these days.
Published 1 month ago by Sam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Requested Music
I am not a big fan of Sheryl Crow's music but she does have a certain style about her that most people enjoy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jan Kerkhove
4.0 out of 5 stars
cool laid back music
Not her best album but certainly easy listening and worth having in your collection. Highly recommended for anyone who likes Sheryl's music.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Thomas A. Mckewen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sheryl Forever
Sheryl Crow has never minced words. She shares her joys, her pain, and her brilliant soap box views with us. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kellie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful !
In Detours, Sheryl goes "a little" folk on us here on a few tracks, and sings a lot about what she's feeling at the time. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jeff Kruzic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Might be her best album
I've had this album for awhile, but only recently listened to the whole thing. It is an excellent piece of work - Sheryl at her best. Read more
Published on June 13, 2011 by stpa0001
2.0 out of 5 stars
She must live in a comfy house.
You know, she was one of my favorite artists - but does not really have anything to complain about since the break-up. Read more
Published on October 15, 2010 by Denver Music Fan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Impressed
I'm a big Sheryl Crow fan. Always have been. But this album disappointed me. At first I rated it 3 stars, (mostly BECAUSE I am such a fan of hers) but as I listened to it again,... Read more
Published on July 19, 2010 by paintgal06
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome!
nothing better than this cd. sheryl pours her heart out on many of the songs. her lyrics touching and emotionally raw at times. excellent!
Published on May 30, 2010 by Laura Nelson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the debut (which was just a tad overrated itself). 3.5...
This effort from Crow can be a bit hard to swallow at times, even for the biggest fans like me. I just got this album and it has completed my collection for her studio albums... Read more
Published on April 7, 2010 by Adrian Cooper
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