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On her fifth studio album, singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow leaves her carefree rock tunes by the side of a winding road, traveling forward with a subdued, introspective set of songs. The result is akin to Beck's SEA CHANGE, a record that largely eschews upbeat pop in favor of quieter, more thoughtful tracks. (In fact, Beck's father, David Campbell, provides string arrangements for almost every song on WILDFLOWER.)
Although there is a notable chamber-pop feel to this 2005 album, with an orchestra present on all but one track, the strings never eclipse Crow's pensive songs, and the focus here remains on her immediately recognizable and strikingly emotive vocals. "I Know Why" opens WILDFLOWER with gentle acoustic-guitar and banjo lines, while the Eastern-tinged "Chances Are" coasts over a foundation of subtle synthesizers and tabla-like drum programming. The disc's most energetic moment, "Live It Up," hews closest to Crow's past hits, but the overall mood of the record is beautifully autumnal, revealing that, even more than a decade into her solo career, she's not afraid to challenge herself or her listeners
Recording information: Black Apple Studios, Portland, OR; Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; Larrabee Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA; Music Lane Recording, Austin, TX; Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, A; Sage And Sound Recording, Hollywood, CA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA; Talentshop Recorders, Nashville, TN.
Illustrator: Psyop.
Photographers: Carter Smith; Sheryl Nields.
Personnel: Sheryl Crow (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, Wurlitzer organ, keyboards, background vocals); Sheryl Crow; Jeff Trott (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar, piano, Wurlitzer piano, Wurlitzer organ, keyboards, bass synthesizer, drum programming, background vocals); John Shanks (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, banjo, keyboards, bass guitar, background vocals); Greg Leisz (pedal steel guitar, baritone guitar); Bruce Kaphan (pedal steel guitar); David Campbell (strings); Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (piano); Keith Schreiner (synthesizer, drums, drum programming); Mike Elizondo (bass guitar); Brian MacLeod (acoustic guitar, drums); Jamie Muhoberac (keyboards); Daniel Chase (drums, percussion, programming); Jeff Rothschild (drums, programming); Abe Laboriel, Jr. (drums).
Audio Mixers: John Shanks; Jeff Rothschild.
Rolling Stone (No. 984, p.152) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...The track "Chances Are" is gorgeous...It's reminiscent of early Van Morrison and suggests new possibilities for Crow."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.98) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Her tunesmithery is still right there, sneaking in alluring dissonances..." Wildflower Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Singer/Songwriter, Rock | | Label | A&M (USA) | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  5237  | | CD Universe Part number | 6938585 | | Catalog number | 000522902 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 27, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Sheryl Crow; John Shanks; Jeff Trott; Sheryl Crow; Jeff Trott; John Shanks | | Engineer | Jeff Rothschild; Dan Chase; Dave Way; Dean Baskerville; Trina Shoemaker | | Personnel | Jamie Muhoberac - keyboards
David Campbell - strings
David Campbell - strings
Greg Leisz - pedal steel guitar, baritone guitar
Sheryl Crow - vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, Wurlitzer organ, keyboards, background vocals
Mike Elizondo - bass guitar
John Shanks - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, banjo, keyboards, bass guitar, background vocals
Abe Laboriel Jr. - drums
Brian MacLeod - acoustic guitar, drums
Daniel Chase - drums, percussion, programming
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Sheryl Crow Wildflower Songs Wildflower Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Amazing
This is my first CD from Sheryl Crow. I have her greatest hits album. But I feel this album is a much better effort. There are very few songs which hook me the moment I hear them. Perfect lie is one such song. Absolutely heart wrenching. Rarely can I leave an album to play itself out, every song inclusive. Wildflower is one such album.
Submitted by arkangel (Singapore)
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Once again, It only captures the few who really know.
It does sadden me that the "listening public" cannot do what their supposed to do."LISTEN TO IT AGAIN SH**HEAD".This album has blown me away.Not since" Tuesday Night" first made me take intrest in this incredible artist,I did listen to most her other releases but not with the same intrest.Perfect Lie, I Know Why,Good is Good, Chances Are and Alway's on your Side are and have unbeleivable flow,production and great sound.I don't expect this cd was made for the twenty something crowd but for us that understand what it takes to be this good, my graditude and appreciation.For the rest of you who didn't like this effort......I'm sure there must be a Milly Vanilli that you can purchase.
Submitted by Bob (Canada)
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Theres nothing wrong with this latest effort from Sheryl Crow. If this was performed by Crowded House or any other fine exponents of great pop songs it would have rave reviews. Why pick on it because maybe it is a little smoother than previous efforts? Every song on this CD is very listenable and easy to place in your car on repeat play. Catchy hooks, well played and great vocals make this collection a worthy piece for any collector of great pop songs. If you like Sheryl Crow you should like this!!
Submitted by oreillyfamily (Brisbane, Australia)
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TOO POLISHED...
TOO MANY STRINGS AND ORCHESTRATIONS
BUT I LIKED THE SONGS THAT FLOW TOGETHER AS IN THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR LETTER TO GOD AND LIVE IT UP--THOUGH HER VOICE IS MORE POLISHED NOW AND LESS ROUGH AND SPONTANEOUS --I STILL ENJOYED THE DELUX VERSION OF THIS CD BUT IT IS BETTER OVERALL AS BACKGROUND MUSIC WITH NO
SO CALLED HITS---BUT HOW CAN YOU NOT APPRECIATE HER VARIOUS STAGES IN HER LIFE.
JUST HOPE SHE SPEEDS UP BACK TO THE FUN AND SPONTANEOUSNESS OF SOME OF HER PAST EFFORTS NEXT TIME.
Submitted by DCONZO (ANDOVER OHIO USA)
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I own and love every CD put out by Sheryl Crow so I had no reason to believe I wouldn't love "Wildflowers." I hate this CD--not only is it way too slow, many of the songs on this CD sound like songs on her other CD's, just slowed down. I don't get this, she has been dating Lance Armstrong, World Athlete #1, if being with him wouldn't inspire some fiery and fun songs, what would? Was he abstaining due to training? Is she just exhausted? Come on, Come on Sheryl--utilize the drummer in your band and write some fun songs again.
Submitted by perki300 (Hamilton, NJ)
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