For some fairly shallow performers, there comes a time when their craft becomes a chore, when scribbling songs for the big follow-up album turns into a black-and-white deadline. Clever composers can almost disguise this ennui, burying it in a smarmy, sunshine-beaming mix. Key word: almost. Ergo, a trial spin through clever composer Sheryl Crow's The Globe Sessions evokes the faintest hint of a feeling that grows stronger with each successive listening--there's no sense that the artist intended this material as anything more than tepid album filler. A conversation with your local supermarket checkout girl would prove far more riveting than Crow's pretentious and all-too-casual observations (set to the tune, it must be noted, of some likable, jangly hooks). "Get out the camera, take a picture / The drag queens and the freaks are all out on the town," she purrs over chucka-chucka choogling on "There Goes the Neighborhood," which is probably what any self-respecting drag queen or freak would mutter once Crow moved in, scrounging for her now-patented vicarious cool. The closest The Globe Sessions comes to any palpable sincerity is during an actually-might've-lived-it, whoops-I'm-in-trouble-again "Mississippi." Even then, Crow drowns the moment in perfectly enunciated syllables, more prissy than alleycat-prowling. Crow started out with a credible Tuesday Night Music Club pedigree, surrounded by visionaries such as David Baerwald (For this disc, she relies heavily on ex-Wire Train mainstay Jeff Trott). But they're gone, and things change, to the point where, if you support this silly sycophant with your hard-earned dollars, there's only one question that you'll need to be asked: Do you want paper or plastic? --Tom Lanham
Spin
The album feels bummed-out and rote, with too many five-minute breakup songs loping endlessly into desolation ... Sheryl Crow sounds tired of her own material.
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The Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000JO1Z Release Date: 1999-07-06 |
Tracks:
- My Favorite Mistake
- There Goes The Neighborhood
- Riverwide
- It Don't Hurt
- Maybe That's Something
- Am I Getting Through (Part I & II)
- Anything But Down
- The Difficult Kind
- Mississippi
- Members Only
- Crash And Burn
- Sweet Child O' Mine
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For some fairly shallow performers, there comes a time when their craft becomes a chore, when scribbling songs for the big follow-up album turns into a black-and-white deadline. Clever composers can almost disguise this ennui, burying it in a smarmy, sunshine-beaming mix. Key word: almost. Ergo, a trial spin through clever composer Sheryl Crow's The Globe Sessions evokes the faintest hint of a feeling that grows stronger with each successive listening--there's no sense that the artist intended this material as anything more than tepid album filler. A conversation with your local supermarket checkout girl would prove far more riveting than Crow's pretentious and all-too-casual observations (set to the tune, it must be noted, of some likable, jangly hooks). "Get out the camera, take a picture / The drag queens and the freaks are all out on the town," she purrs over chucka-chucka choogling on "There Goes the Neighborhood," which is probably what any self-respecting drag queen or freak would mutter once Crow moved in, scrounging for her now-patented vicarious cool. The closest The Globe Sessions comes to any palpable sincerity is during an actually-might've-lived-it, whoops-I'm-in-trouble-again "Mississippi." Even then, Crow drowns the moment in perfectly enunciated syllables, more prissy than alleycat-prowling. Crow started out with a credible Tuesday Night Music Club pedigree, surrounded by visionaries such as David Baerwald (For this disc, she relies heavily on ex-Wire Train mainstay Jeff Trott). But they're gone, and things change, to the point where, if you support this silly sycophant with your hard-earned dollars, there's only one question that you'll need to be asked: Do you want paper or plastic? --Tom LanhamCustomer Reviews:
Not very good at all, Sheryl........2007-06-06
I give this CD 2 stars because My Favorite Mistake is a pretty good song, and plus I'm sure that there is worse out there. But not much worse. I'm SO disappointed. I was eagerly awaiting this CD once I purchased it used. I haven't listened to it since.
Not recommended at all.
My Favorite Mistake, the video.......2007-01-05
"I spent a year in the mouth of a whale...".......2006-05-01
The Difficult Kind.......2006-03-17
But I recently heard "The Difficult Kind" at a friend's house, and asked what the heck album this is from, because THIS is the kind of song she was born to play. Slow, thoughtful, melodic, heartfelt. I was hooked from the first few notes. I can't believe it took me so long to hear this great song.
I think the reviewer made the same mistake I did: he went into the listening experience with certain assumptions and expectations as to what this album would sound like and what it would be, and he never listened to the whole thing. Because if he had listened to the entire album, he would have heard "The Difficult Kind" and he would have had at least one good thing to say about the album. And that is a cardinal rule of any reviewer who really, REALLY knows music: you must find something good to say about every album you review, because even in this corporate music driven-world every album is in at least some small way a labor of love, and the artists deserve our admiration for putting themselves out there, if nothing else. God knows we're not doing it, and it's pathetically easy to judge someone else's work when you haven't even tried.
"The Difficult Kind" is not only a highly redeeming track, it's probably worth the price of the disc.
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Classic.......2005-10-25
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Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002KVUZM Release Date: 2004-08-10 |
Tracks:
- My Favorite Mistake
- There Goes the Neighborhood
- Riverwide
- It Don't Hurt
- Maybe That's Something
- Am I Getting Through, Pts. 1 - 2
- Anything but Down
- Difficult Kind
- Mississippi
- Members Only
- Crash and Burn (Work in Progress)
- Sweet Child O' Mine
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Sheryl Crows best album.......2006-01-24
Sheryl is somewhat of a throwback to the 70's or possibly the 60's.
Sheryl not only writes top folk songs, but can Rock an audience as well.
The Globe Sessions is to date, her finest work.
Included on the CD are, There Goes the Neighborhood which is one of her better songs.
My Favorite Mistake is rumored to be about her fling with Eric Clapton, that did not work out. My Favorite Mistake features some outstanding guitar from her guitarist Peter Stroud.
Anything but Down is another great song.
The Difficult Kind follows, and features some outstanding harmony as well as fine lyrics. Mississippi is another great song.
Sheryl Crow has not only established herself among Rock audiences, she is also establishing herself amongst Country audiences.
I remember the first time I heard the CD. I enjoyed it very much and it was a breath of fresh air............you will too.
Good album, decent sacd mix.......2004-12-24
To sum it up, good quality with an adventurous multichannel mix.
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The Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000AFF5 Release Date: 1998-09-23 |
Tracks:
- My Favorite Mistake
- There Goes The Neighborhood
- Riverwide
- It Don't Hurt
- Maybe That's Something
- Am I Getting Through (Part I & II)
- Anything But Down
- The Difficult Kind
- Mississippi
- Members Only
- Crash And Burn
Album Details
Japanese Exclusive Version featuring a Bonus CD with Five Or Six Live Tracks Recorded During her European Tour. Limited Release Only Availbe for Three MonthsCustomer Reviews:
Sheryl's 3rd cool album.......2004-04-26
I used to love it..........2000-12-22
I Think She is Moving Towards The Blues.......2000-03-14
Three hits in a row........1999-09-02
This is one of the best albums by sheryl crow,.......1999-08-22
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Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: Polyg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000245VO Release Date: 1999-07-15 |
Tracks:
- My Favorite Mistake
- There Goes the Neighborhood
- Riverwide
- It Don't Hurt
- Maybe That's Something
- Am I Getting Through, Pts. 1 - 2
- Anything but Down
- Difficult Kind
- Mississippi
- Members Only
- Crash and Burn (Work in Progress)
- Sweet Child O' Mine
Album Details
Japanese Exclusive Version featuring a Bonus CD with Five Or Six Live Tracks Recorded During her European Tour. Limited Release Only Availbe for Three MonthsCustomer Reviews:
Sheryl's 3rd cool album.......2004-04-26
I used to love it..........2000-12-22
I Think She is Moving Towards The Blues.......2000-03-14
Three hits in a row........1999-09-02
This is one of the best albums by sheryl crow,.......1999-08-22
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Globe Sessions (+1 Bonus Track)
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005R0TV Release Date: 2001-12-05 |
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track
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Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00006HBDZ Release Date: 2002-10-07 |
Tracks:
- My Favorite Mistake
- There Goes The Neighborhood
- Riverwide
- It Don't Hurt
- Mayve That's Something
- Am I Getting Through (Part I & Ii)
- Anything But Down
- Difficult Kind
- Mississippi
- Members Only
- Crash And Burn
- Carolina
- Resuscitation
- Sweet Child Of Mine
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Sweet Chil O'mine".
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The Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: A&m ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000IBCU |
Album Description
Limited tour edition of her Grammy-nominated 1998 album witha bonus CD featuring six live tracks recorded in Toronto onNovember 13th, 1998 by Sheryl & just her guitarist, 'A Change Would Do You Good', 'Riverwide', 'It Don't Hurt', 'StrongEnough', 'The Difficult Kind' & 'Everyday Is A Winding Road'. 'The Globe Sessions' itself is enhanced with CD-ROM material, including lyrics, photos and images related to the album's artwork. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.Album Details
Aussie Edition with Bonus CD featuring Six Live Tracks Recorded November 1998 in Toronto.Customer Reviews:
Awesome.......2000-02-08
The 'studio' CD contains 'The Globe Sessions' with some extra tracks. It's a great album, musically and lyrically. There are a wide range of songs from the quite haunting 'Riverwide' -- my personal favorite -- to the Stonesey, hip-hop sounding 'There Goes the Neighborhood'. It's quite obvious Sheryl is experimenting with many different sounds. I think in retrospect this album will be seen as a turning point album as well. Many of the tracks make me feel like she's searching for a sound but hasn't quite found it. Then there are songs like 'Riverwide' and 'Crash and Burn' that burn right into your soul.
The 'live' album is just great. It's done (I think) strictly with one or two acoustic guitars on each track, and she has fabulous backup vocals from Tim Smith on some of the tracks.
If you're a Sheryl Crow fan you should own this album. (So then, how come only 4 stars? Well, I mean she's done just 3 albums so far. I gotta leave room to maneuver in the future:)
Sheryl Crow has REAL talent.......1999-05-22
live in toronto cd included.......1999-05-20
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The Very Best of Sheryl Crow [LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION PACKAGE] Includes: 5 Inch Globe Sessions Ticket Stub Sticker
Manufacturer: A & M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000EVWYX6 |
Product Description
1. All I Wanna Do 2. Soak Up The Sun 3. My Favorite Mistake 4. The First Cut Is The Deepest 5. Everyday Is A Winding Road 6. Leaving Las Vegas 7. Strong Enough 8. Light In Your Eyes 9. If It Makes You Happy 10. The Difficult Kind 11. Picture 12. Steve McQueen 13. A Change Would Do You Good 14. Home 15. There Goes The Neighborhood 16. I Shall Believe 17. The First Cut Is The Deepest (Country Version)
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Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000DMQX Release Date: 1999-12-28 |
Album Description
Japanese edition of her third album with 'Carolina' and 'Resuscitation' added as unmarked bonus tracks. 13 tracks total, also including the single 'My Favorite Mistake'. 1998A&M release.Album Details
Contains Two Bonus Tracks:"Carolina"& "Resuscitation"Customer Reviews:
One of the best albums i have ever heard.......1999-05-07
I just got it and my first opinion is: 'I like what i hear.'.......1999-01-16
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Globe Sessions
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