There goes that Crow again (Very Best Of Sheryl Crow - Sheryl Crow)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Very Best Of Sheryl Crow - Sheryl Crow
Date:	19/02/09 (29 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: loas of hits

Disadvantages: a bland front cover

She might not have the face of Britney or the body of Christina, yet Sheryl remains a reliable source of musical entertainment. Delivering non threatening pop rock anthems with just the right hint of country about them.

Who is she:

US singer/songwriter Sheryl broke onto the UK music scene with her single 'All I Wanna Do'. Worldwide, she has shifted millions of albums.

On this album:

Collecting her best and biggest hits over the years, it starts, as it should with 'All I Wanna Do.' This has the most appetising guitar hook running through it, which transports you straight into some smoky bar in Nashville. It is a lightheaded song that sounds even better after a beer or two.

Highlights:

The glorious 'Soak Up The Sun' does what it says on the tin. A warm summery melody plays out as Sheryl breezes her way through the track, perfect for a summer's day. I rate 'Everyday Is A Winding Road' with a fine set of knowing lyrics and a great bit of guitar work. The lyrics are inspiring and the song leaves you feeling hopeful about the future. Head to 'Change Would Do You Good' which is a mid-tempo affair, in which Sheryl seems to purr her way through. The tune is not the the most exciting here, but the lyrics are a talking point and her ability to craft a story within three minutes is commendable. My final pick is 'Run, Baby, Run' which has a slow-burning feel about it and is one of those tracks you could imagine being played in a film when a couple are about to reunite.

Avoid:

No horrendous moments, though 'Light in Your Eyes' lacks the sparkle that some of the others have.

Overall:

A sixteen track album with a handful of memorable hits and some ones you might not be overly familiar with. A good album to chill to on a lazy day

Summary: pretty good