I like it...nice driving cd

An improvement on C'mon C'mon but doesn't touch the greatness of her self titled or Globe Sessions.

Recently Crow has been accused of abandoning rock for country. Her duo with Kid Rock was probably the initial spark that started the rumor. However, as an aside, I think the rumor says more about the current state of country than the music of Crow. Country has more blatantly uprooted itself AGAIN, attempting to appeal to a pop-oriented audience. Still, this album does little to help Crow shed the cloak of this rumor. A lover of modern country would adore this album, and that is fine with me. However, there are some of us that believe Crow is at her best when she rocks. I have to agree with the LA Times critique. Wildflower reveals to us a mature, thoughtful artist. Every artist needs to navigate this necessary passage; but accepting maturity, born from an evergrowing array of life-experiences, does not mean the playful child within has to be put to bed. Wildflower lacks the "kid playing with fire." When Crow picks up her guitar, playing and singing as one fully alive, hitting on all cylinders, few rock us better. Someone wake her up, we need her!… Expand

Although a longtime fan, I sometimes tire of her relentlessly cheerful facade - making this disc a wonderful anomaly. Most songs are mid-tempo or slower and muse on lonliness, longing, love and (gasp) anit-war sentiments. The hooks are sneakier here, but by the second listen the tunes will be stuck in your head and you'll be OK with that.

The music is hot and so is she.

Sheryl Crow has created a new mood for her career. This one is contemplative and mellow. Her voice is stronger than ever. The lyrics speak to a new maturity and introspection for Sheryl. This is easily one of the best albums I've purchased in years.

What I admired about Sheryl Crow is her diversity of sound and genres she has on all her records. Her politic rhetoric is comical and wellt-timed. This release, however, will leave these fans disappointed. It's a good overall record, but there is very little change throughout the album. "Lifestyles" and "Chances Are" are good tracks, bu the rest of it is just full of the same.

The songs have a way of dfirfting over you like a warm breeze, enjoyable even though somewhat somber. The CD could, however, use a few more upbeat songs like Live It Up.

This album isn't to be compared to Crows other albums, this it not a full-on rock album. If that is what you want you'll be dissappointed. This album is about deep lyrics, beautifully played acoustic guitar and piano. And a great voice. It's one of a kind.

Her BEST ever! Truly magical...

I liked this CD a lot, as I have all of Sheryl's music. I have read that she's abandoned her earlier 'rocker-chick' stuff and that it's too somber. Hey, different is not necissarily bad. I've enjoyed all her moods and she continues to show that she is a down-to-earth and wonderful singer-songwriter.

Its a very nice album. Very consistent.

wildflower needs several concentrated listens until those subtle but beautiful melodies combined with guitar and string sections really start to soar and each track take on its own life. And in a world were in today this gentle beauty is perfect for soothing my soul - spot on ms crow

im sory.. this one is dull.. the songs sound the same from a 'helicopter view' of the album.. fortunately, good is good saves the lbum from being rated 1 by me.

I think this album is fantastic, not her most chart friendly but thats refreshing after "soak up the sun".The whole album is moving and i think anyone who has been through a bad break up would understand the tenderness of "Always on your side" which i feel is by far one of her best works to date. "Chances are" is also a great track, but at times the album does move a bit too slowly, but its an introspective record and thats especially good for the autumn and to drive to, so I think this album is great and the critics were way too harsh!… Expand

This album talks about issues one struggles to deal with from time to time and several songs are trying to pry open our eyes to issues we should be dealing with. This album, like many mature artists' albums speak from the heart with exceptional poetry instead of spelling it out to the listener. Listen to the words, not just the rhythm. Crow again surpasses other artists and keeps rock alive for at least a little longer...… Expand

I've never owned a Sheryl Crow CD before, but I absolutely had to have this one. I guess you have to be 40(ish) to really appreciate it. I think the critics are too harsh. Every artist grows as they go along. Their art changes with them. Wildflower is truly beautiful.

A great, great album with gorgeous arrangements and perfect songs. None of the good-time party songs found on previous releases (except "Live it Up"), but they'd be out of place here. She's never been in better voice than on "Always on your Side"

An elegant album, it's right up there with her others even if it's not as fun.