Feel those rays!!! (C'mon, C'mon - Sheryl Crow)

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Product:	C'mon, C'mon - Sheryl Crow
Date:	04.09.02 (430 review reads)
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Advantages: Summery, Great!!

Disadvantages: None its great!

The Globe Sessions were a great mix of dark, catchy lyrics and slick production, and with Sheryl heralding her new album as being made for Summer, it is easy to see how C'mon C'mon is different, and perhaps better, than her last album.
The album oozes Summer, with its warm colours and glossy prints on the CD sleeve and the commerical, radio-friendly feel of some of the songs. Thats a compliment, by the way!
The opener is 'Stevie McQueen', and many fans have raved about this song, although for me I found it to be a grower rather than an immediate hit.
For me, the song that stood out for me on my first listen was 'Soak Up The Sun', a catchy mature pop song, with great lyrics, that makes it impossible not to sing along. The song is upbeat, summery and is one of those drive-along-with-the-music-on-loud songs!
The third track, 'You're An Original' is similar to the opening track, and while most seem to love it, I tend to skip it to get the songs I like more. I'm sure it will become a favourite over time, for I've noticed that many songs on The Globe Sessions did the same, such as 'Members Only'.
'Safe and Sound' is the harder version of the song she sang for the New York Fire Department in the wake of September 11th. Its a beautiful song, but its down to personal view whether the rocked-up chorus enhances or spoils the song.
C'mon C'mon, the title track, is a catchy, simple song with country tones while remaining Sheryl and not becoming Shania! Its quite a heartfelt song, with the idea of being broken-hearted, and this is continued in 'Its So Easy'
This is a duet, but the male vocals blend in well with Sheryl's, and it remains very much her song. With the soft piano and painful lyrics, its one you sung with emotion and is a very poignant song.
Over You is one of the highlights of the album for me, with Sheryl's voice sounding great with the strong guitar
riff during the chorus adds to the words without drowning the song. Its also a song that many will be able to identify with.
Lucky Kid is something of a surprise for there is something of a departure from the usual Crow sound. Her voice is radio-like during the verses and its a fantastic driving song, with the brilliant chorus that forces you to shout 'Wasted'! It also ends well, with song ending before reviving again.
Diamond Road is currently my least favourite song, in that its quite predictable and perhaps alittle bit filler, something I've never thought about Sheryl's songs.
It's Only Love features Gwyneth Paltrow on guest vocals, but its practically impossible to hear her, so don't worry if you think she will retract from the song if you're not a fan! Its a rock ballad with some great lyrics and a moving chorus.
Abilene seems to be very popular, and it certainly is a very good song. Its classic Sheryl, with strong lyrics and a catchy chorus, while remaining more rock than pop, bringing out Sheryl's raspy voice.
Hole In My Pocket is not one of the best songs, but its no failuire. It has well-written lyrics that I feel might have been better suited to a rock ballad or pure pop than a balance between the two genres.
I've noticed Weather Channel has been getting alot of mentions, and its not surprising. Its a song that is alittle more than a single guitar and some haunting lyrics from Sheyrl. There is no chorus or clear structure as Sheryl sings of the 'black dog' depression. Its perhaps the Crash and Burn of C'mon C'mon, and would sit just as well on The Globe Sessions.
Missing is a great song to end the album, finishing on a positive note, reinforcing the Soak Up The Sun's message of appreciate what you've got.
C'mon C'mon is a brilliant album, and holds a well-deserved place amongst Sheryl Crow's discography. Its still classic Sheryl with guitars on eve
ry song, despite all the new music movements and techniques going on. Avoiding voice-decoders and electronica, Sheryl remains old-fashioned. This could be seen as both a bad point and a good point, but you can't help but be won over by the amazing song-writing on this album. Its clear that the album possesses some true gems that will stand out amongst her many hit songs. C'mpon C'mon - get this album and feel those rays.

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