Feels Like Home
Sheryl Crow · 2013
44 min · 12 tracks · blues
A warm blend of country rock and pop with heartfelt lyrics that evoke nostalgia and comfort.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shotgun Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Waterproof Mascara — This track showcases Crow's storytelling ability, addressing vulnerability and resilience through clever metaphors about love and heartbreak.
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Homesick — The song captures a deep sense of longing and nostalgia, with Crow's emotive delivery enhancing its bittersweet narrative about yearning for home.
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Callin’ Me When I’m Lonely — This track combines an upbeat melody with lyrics about isolation and connectivity, highlighting the tension between loneliness and the desire for companionship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the overall energy.
- Several tracks feature prominent acoustic guitar arrangements, creating an intimate atmosphere throughout.
- The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and relatable themes, with a focus on nostalgia and emotional connection.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- warm storytelling for relaxation
- for casual gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on home
- easy-going sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic vitality after a six-year gap in original material.
- Themes
- homesick longing· heartfelt storytelling· nostalgic resilience
- Career context
- When Sheryl Crow released Feels Like Home in 2013, it marked her first album of original material in six years, following the covers album 100 Miles from Memphis. At this point in her career, Crow was transitioning into a more mature sound, reflecting on personal themes while maintaining her signature blend of genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Patty Griffin· Alison Krauss
Tracklist
- 1 Shotgun Start here 3:14
- 2 Easy 4:12
- 3 Give It to Me 3:57
- 4 We Oughta Be Drinkin’ 3:52
- 5 Callin’ Me When I’m Lonely 3:25
- 6 Waterproof Mascara 3:32
- 7 Crazy Ain’t Original 3:17
- 8 Nobody’s Business 3:34
- 9 Homesick 4:05
- 10 Homecoming Queen 3:24
- 11 Best of Times 3:19
- 12 Stay at Home Mother 4:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Shares a warm blend of country and pop with intimate storytelling and themes of love and nostalgia.
By the Way, I Forgive You
Brandi Carlile
Explores heartfelt themes of resilience and personal growth with a rich, organic sound.
Barton Hollow
The Civil Wars
Combines folk and country elements with poignant lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and connection.
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