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A skillful synthesis of classic rock and modern sensibilities that's pretty irresistible.
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More pop than Americana, ''C'mon, C'mon'' is her most overbaked work, swathed in strings, layers of guitars, drum loops, and whatever else was available in the studio. It's an approach that can backfire as much as it can inspire.
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A masterfully crafted collection that warmly recalls the era of album-driven FM rock radio.
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BlenderCrow's subtle, stirring vocal style exhibits the same resilient innocence that makes Meg Ryan a sympathetic screen star. [Apr/May 2002, p.115]
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One of the best commercial rock albums of the year so far, and the sort of quality work that should dispel any skepticism about Crow's current hyper exposure.
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Only the tragic decision to duet with former employer Don Henley mars the ride.
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There are more than enough moments when Sheryl really shines in that Sheryl way.
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Not entirely the soul baring effort that one would have expected, nor exactly the breezy Summer album that critics are saying it is, what Sheryl has cooked up here is a highly pleasing stew that is one third smart Pop, one third touching love songs, and one third “look at all my famous friends” posturing.
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SpinC'Mon, C'Mon makes such consensus-building sound like a virtue, imagining a world where the Dixie Chicks and Stevie Nicks and Emmylou Harris and Dr. Dre's bass player can all ride the same tour bus. [May 2002, p.118]
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It's frustrating to imagine how much more power Crow could amp up by tattering the edges of her best songs and avoiding the crowd-pleasing delicacy that makes her sound like a Sheryl Crow cover band. Led by Bob Seger.
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MojoIt's not perfect by any means, and having two of the weakest tracks in pole positions doesn't help. [May 2002, p.98]
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Q MagazineCrow still rocks. [Apr 2002, p.111]
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No dolt, she figures it's in her best interest to sound like one--as well as an insider outsider like Gush and Bore, whose horrible lessons in playing it safe she takes to heart.
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Though she's a master of the explosive chorus, too much of C'Mon C'Mon sounds calculated around that talent, dropping hooks into otherwise unremarkable songs.
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A drab and depressingly familiar proposition.
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UncutCrow sounds as if she's trying too hard to show us that all she still wants to do is have some fun. [May 2002, p.91]
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Maybe this is what passes for rebellion now -- a major label, videogenic looks, and VH1's stamp of approval -- but it equals undistinguished California rock and will probably sell a couple million.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 36
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Mixed: 4 out of 36
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Negative: 19 out of 36
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TSFeb 4, 2008One great song (Steve McQueen). The rest is mediocre-to-wretched.
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S.J.DonovanOct 10, 2006
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BodicaNov 29, 2004