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.

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?

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.

Much in the way Hole took a trip to Malibu for their album "Celebrity Skin", Sheryl Crow hopped a Harley and headed from the southland to the California beaches for "C'mon C'mon." The album has a feeling of southern rock tinged with surf and sun. Even when the occasional storm cloud rolls in you know it's just the end of the day, not the end of the world.

The songs are infectious and melodic at times bringing to mind the Steve Miller Band, the Allman Brother's Band, and Fleetwood Mac.

The album is heavy with guest appearances including Lenny Kravitz, Liz Phair, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Gwyneth Paltrow, Emmylou Harris, and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, but it never seems overdone. The guest cameos serve to enhance and compliment the songs and while it might be Sheryl Crow and friends, it's definitely Sheryl Crow's album. Her vocals range from relaxed to rocking, and compliment her lyrics and music beautifully.

It's hard to pick highlights from an album this strong from begining to end, but 'Soak Up The Sun', 'Steve McQueen', and 'C'mon C'mon' sound like the singles to me, and those songs alone are worth the owning the album for.

Preview the tracks and then add the album to your cart. "C'mon C'mon" is a full album of good songs rather than the two or three hits plus filler that most albums deliver. A perfect record to bring us into a beautiful summer.
Enjoy!

I never thought I'd give a Sheryl Crow CD less than 5 stars, so it's sort of shocking to write this. But I have to be honest- "C'Mon, C'Mon" is just *not* a great Sheryl Crow album. Compared to a lot of the [bad stuff] out there right now, this album is brilliant, but compared to Sheryl Crow's previous stuff, it's lacking. There are three songs on it that are worth listening to over and over ("Soak up the Sun", "Diamond Road", and "Weather Channel") but the rest os the CD is less than compelling.

If you are a huge fan of Sheryl's last two albums ("Sheryl Crow" and "Globe Sessions") and are hoping to find more of the same on this CD, you will be disappointed. This CD is great for summer, but not much else. The songs are lacking Sheryl's trademark witty lyrics and beautiful, complex melodies. Instead, she focuses on classic chords and less-than-thought-provoking lyrics. It reminded me a lot of what "Tuesday Night Music Club" was about- fun music with an edge. Except the edge isn't too prevalent.

There are people out there who will give Sheryl 5 stars no matter what she puts out. I'm not one of them. This isn't her best, and some of her fans will be disappointed. But if this is the sort of departure that will gain her new fans, I'm glad. She's an excellent artist who deserves as much recognition as she can get. I just hope that on her next album, she puts away the hotpants and Lenny Kravitz duets and gets back to what she does best- beautiful, heartbreaking, inspiring songs that make you want to dance, drive fast, and change your life all at the same time.