Sheryl Crow - The Globe Sessions
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Free Music Review: A Very Mature Album From A True Talent
Hit: 5 Stars
After the commercial and critical triumph of her self-titled sophomore album, Sheryl Crow returned in late 1998 with her third album "The Globe Sessions." Sheryl's first two albums, 1993's "Tuesday Night Music Club" and 1996's "Sheryl Crow," were both rather accessible and commercial albums that appealed to a wide audience. The Globe Sessions is definitely not that. This is the kind of album that you may hate to start with, but stick with it and continue to listen and, as if by magic, you'll find yourself loving every second of it.
The Globe Sessions opens with arguably Sheryl's finest single to date, "My Favorite Mistake." This radio-friendly song hit the UK Top 10, and was a big hit in other countries. Catchy guitars match Sheryl's wonderful vocals to form a very mellow and funky rock anthem. Things just get even better with "There Goes The Neighborhood." This, for me, is definitely the best song that Sheryl has released as a single. It's a true rock anthem, with very funky verses. The clapping is just awesome, and Sheryl's lyrics display a tone never seen before in her music. "Riverwide" is very much like "Home" from Sheryl's self-titled second album in that it is totally chilled-out and extremely relaxing. A soft guitar slowly twangs, and Sheryl's vocals have a distinct melody about them.
"It Don't Hurt" is another one of the album highlights. Sheryl's vocals on this song are distinct and fresh. They match perfectly with the country/rock feel to the song. The lyrics are, as usual, great. "Maybe That's Something" is a great song with some great vocals and a fantastic melody, but it does pale a bit in comparison to most of the other songs on the album. "Am I Getting Through (Part I & II)" is another album highlight. The song starts off slow, with very vivid verses that paint a variety of colours in the mind, before a hardcore chorus bursts out and rocks the whole set. The stark contrast between the verses and choruses is chilling, and makes this song one of Sheryl's finest ever. "Anything But Down" was the third single to be released from this album, and it's extremely good. A tragic tale of a broken relationship infects the song with depression, which in turn reflects with some wonderful lyrics and very strong vocals.
Nearly all the songs have been amazing up to this point, but they all tremble before the monster that is "The Difficult Kind." This song is the true masterpiece from The Globe Sessions. Sheryl sings once more of a failed relationship, with wonderful nostalgia. The lyrics are awesome and very though-provoking, and the song peaks with the line, "What you remember of me tonight, well it almost makes me cry." The listener will no doubt feel the same. "Mississippi" is yet another one of my favourite songs from this album. The depression is lifted from the album at this point. The dark clouds lift, and we are treated to a much more cheerful Sheryl. Wonderful instruments remind of 70's rock 'n' roll, while the vocals are equally influenced. Perhaps the most up-tempo song on the album, it goes down a storm.
"Members Only" is just a funny and happy song. The vocals are extremely entertaining and, despite it's difference to the rest of the album in mood terms, it still goes down a treat. "Crash And Burn" is a very strange song. The song doesn't have much of a beat or melody to it, but it is a great song to chill out and relax to. Sheryl vocals almost top "Ordinary Morning" from her previous album in terms of power. "Resuscitation" is a great mid-tempo song, with a brilliant start. There's really nothing more I can say apart from that it is yet another fantastic song from the best woman in modern day rock!
OVERALL GRADE: 10/10
My version of The Globe Sessions does not feature the hit "Sweet Child 'O Mine," which is a bit of a disappointment. However, with the stunning range of songs on this album, it isn't really needed. I'd like to express my opinion on the main review by an Amazon critic. I know it was his opinion, but it's just plain wrong! Sheryl is not bored or using the same old method over and over again on this album. If anything, she is trying harder than ever before. Even in her vocals you can sense the need and determination that she has to push her talents further - and she does, in fantastic style. All in all, I cannot express how much you need to buy this album. Almost every song is stunning, and it is with this album that Sheryl surely went down in rock 'n' roll history as one of the greatest female performers ever.
Free Music Review: more like 3 1/2
Hit: 3 Stars
I think the amazon.com reviewer was a bit too harsh on this album. It takes a good amount of listens to really understand how good some of the material on this cd is. "The Globe Sessions" is essentially a break-up album and the anger and sadness that resonates throughout this album is quite therapeutic to listen to if you're going through that. Even the more upbeat numbers (There Goes the Neighborhood and Members Only) have an anger underneath them in the lyrics and the delivery, which makes for some great songs. Also great: "My Favorite Mistake", "It Don't Hurt", "Anything But Down", and the "The Difficult Kind". "Riverwide" is also enjoyable but not exactly great. So that's 7 tracks out of 11, (I do not have the version with the horrible cover of Sweet Child O'Mine). The other tracks on this are down right bad. I don't know where she was trying to go with it but she should have spent some more time on those. They are too mudled. "Am I Getting Through" starts off pretty good and then halfway through the song it goes into this horrible rock out part. Another problem is that Sheryl Crow also has this tendancy for writing great lyrics, and then putting in one or two wretched lines in a song which just make you wonder what she was thinking not to edit them. Her Bob Dylan cover is just unforgivable. Someone should tell Crow that she should just not cover other people's music. Her cover on the I Am Sam soundtrack was terrible as well. I think this cd marked alot of growth for Sheryl as an artist. Unfortunately she followed up this album with the wretched C'mon C'mon and a fondness for booty shorts. Which is fine. She's a beautiful woman, I have no problem with her being provocative as long as she's making good music while doing so. But I thought this album was a step in the right direction for her, unfortunately she opted for a pro-tools commercial album instead of continuing with fine work, like she was doing on this album.
Free Music Review: Globe Sessions really shows Sheryl's talents
Hit: 5 Stars
The Globe Sessions is one of Sheryl's best cd's yet! It totally ROCKS!! You will fall in love with it the first time you hear it. The lyrics are very catchy and the melodies are awesome! You will most definitely be satisfied with this cd. I as sure as heck was!Free Music Review: Garage music at its best
Hit: 5 Stars
I've had this CD for five years, and I still find new and better reasons to love it! I've noticed in the past year that garage rock has paved its way through the mainstream with such acts as White Stripes, The Vines, The Strokes, etc. Sheryl Crow defines that in "The Globe Sessions". None of those new garage acts have surpassed this masterpiece. Besides this, she pours all her personal heart and soul through her music like nothing else she's released. Many who buy a typical CD tend to skip three or four tracks or have that certain favorite. With "The Globe Sessions" you don't need to skip once because every track is wonderful! If you skip even one, you'll miss a huge aspect of this amazing journey. "My Favorite Mistake" fills you with the feeling of losing a great friend because you took the risk of taking the relationship a step further. "There Goes the Neighborhood" has a beautiful blend of rock instruments and brass/woodwind instruments. "Am I Getting Through Parts 1 & 2" is one of the few full quality hard edge songs that exist. Many others scream their lungs out, but Sheryl keeps the talent and the true soul flowing. There's much more I can say about the other tracks, but I'd be spoiling the surprises if I revealed them. You'll have to buy the CD to know what I'm talking about. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Free Music Review: Amazing CD
Hit: 5 Stars
Well I don't know what the reviewers are thinking, because this is one of the deepest albums I own. I really connected with this CD because of the raw emotion, depression and sadness that is really what this record is all about. I don't really know what else to say about The Globe Sessions except for it makes me sad just thinking about it. Too much for words, it's just one of those CDs you will always remember and feel compelled to put on when you're feeling down. A true masterpiece.