100 Miles from Memphis
Sheryl Crow · 2010
69 min · 14 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of soulful melodies and rootsy rhythms that captures the heart of Americana music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Our Love Is Fading Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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I Want You Back — Crow's rendition infuses the classic with a contemporary feel while retaining its original charm, showcasing her vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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100 Miles From Memphis — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and reminiscence, blending heartfelt lyrics with an infectious groove.
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Summer Day — With its uplifting melody and vivid imagery, this track embodies the carefree spirit of summer while highlighting Crow's folk influences.
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Peaceful Feeling — This song stands out for its soothing instrumentation and introspective lyrics, offering listeners a moment of reflection amidst the album’s varied emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc due to its bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent brass instrumentation, adding a rich texture to the sound, particularly in 'I Want You Back'.
- The sequencing includes two acoustic versions of earlier tracks at the end, which alters the flow and pacing of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- soulful storytelling for road trips
- reflective moments on summer days
- acoustic versions for intimate settings
- dynamic flow for varied moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Crow's genre-blending skills and received notable critical acclaim.
- Themes
- Memphis nostalgia· summer daydreams· heartfelt longing
- Career context
- By the time Sheryl Crow released '100 Miles from Memphis', she was enjoying a successful career that included multiple Grammy Awards and hit albums. Following her commercial peak in the late 1990s with 'Tuesday Night Music Club' and 'The Globe Sessions', this album marked a return to her roots, exploring a sound rich in blues and soul influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Patty Griffin· Alison Krauss
Tracklist
- 1 Our Love Is Fading Start here 6:21
- 2 Eye to Eye 5:33
- 3 Sign Your Name 5:37
- 4 Summer Day 4:30
- 5 Long Road Home 4:13
- 6 Say What You Want 4:48
- 7 Peaceful Feeling 4:02
- 8 Stop 4:39
- 9 Sideways 5:09
- 10 100 Miles From Memphis 4:59
- 11 Roses and Moonlight 6:39
- 12 I Want You Back 3:06
- 13 Summer Day (acoustic version) 4:29
- 14 Say What You Want (acoustic version) 5:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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