100 Miles from Memphis

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100 Miles from Memphis
Studio album by Sheryl Crow
Released July 20, 2010 (2010-07-20)
Recorded Henson Recording Studios,
(Los Angeles)
Electric Lady Studios,
(New York City)
Genre Soul, pop
Length 59:35
Label A&M
Producer Sheryl Crow, Doyle Bramhall II, Justin Stanley
Sheryl Crow chronology
Home for Christmas
(2008)		 100 Miles from Memphis
(2010)
Singles from 100 Miles from Memphis
  1. "Summer Day"
    Released: June 21, 2010
  2. "Sign Your Name"
    Released: September 15, 2010[1]

100 Miles from Memphis is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. The album was written and produced by Crow, Doyle Bramhall II and Justin Stanley and features the musicians Tommy Sims and Chris Bruce.[2] On this album she puts aside her country and pop-rock past in favor of a vintage Memphis-styled, soul-inspired record. Although proficient on such instruments as bass, piano and guitar, Crow concentrates on singing throughout the album, which features some covers, including Citizen Cope's "Sideways"[3] and The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back".[4]

Contents

[edit] Track listing

All songs written and composed by Sheryl Crow, Doyle Bramhall II and Justin Stanley, except where noted. 

No. Title Length
1. "Our Love Is Fading"   6:23
2. "Eye to Eye"   5:35
3. "Sign Your Name" (Maitreya Sananda (Terence Trent D'Arby)) 5:38
4. "Summer Day"   4:29
5. "Long Road Home"   4:14
6. "Say What You Want"   4:50
7. "Peaceful Feeling"   4:03
8. "Stop" (Crow) 4:40
9. "Sideways" (Clarence Greenwood) 5:11
10. "100 Miles from Memphis"   5:01
11. "Roses and Moonlight"   6:41
12. "I Want You Back" (Bonus track – For Michael With Love) (Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, Deke Richards) 3:05

[edit] Reception

[edit] Commercial performance

In the United States, 100 Miles From Memphis was the Billboard 200's second-highest debut. The album which started at number #3 with sales of 55,000 copies is the singer's eighth top 10 album.[8] In its second week, the album dropped to number #8, with sales of 24,000 copies.[9] In the third week, the album fell to number 16.[10] In the fourth week, the album fell to number 23.[11] In its fifth week, the album fell to number 33.[12] In its sixth week, it fell to number 35.[13] But in its seventh week, it gave a big fall to number 65.[14]

In Canada, the album sold 4,600 copies in its first week, debuting at #2 on the Canadian Albums Chart,[citation needed] losing to Eminem's Recovery, which sold 28,000 copies. To date, the album has sold 150,000 copies in the US.

[edit] Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
About.com 4/5 stars[15]
Allmusic 4/5 stars[16]
Austin American-Statesman C+[17]
Billboard favorable[18]
Entertainment Weekly B[19]
Los Angeles Times 2/4 stars[20]
Mojo 4/5 stars[21]
Rolling Stone 3.5/5 stars[22]
Slant Magazine 2.5/5 stars[23]
USA Today 3.5/5 stars[24]

100 Miles from Memphis has received positive reviews from music critics. Knoxville.com calls the album "sonically impressive" and Sheryl Crow's "most ambitious release so far", although not impressed with her voice, noticing a disconnection with the sound. They gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5.[25]

BBC also gave 100 miles a positive review, calling it a "mix of white soul, rock and reggae" and praising the partnership between Crow and producer Doyle Bramhall II. The album is considered to be a nostalgic move for Sheryl, for a time when soul had an upbeat message. Crow's excitement is noticed throughout the record.[26]

Billboard magazine says "100 miles is a path Crow was certainly wise to tread", praising her celebratory mind frame and the joyous mood of lead single "Summer Day", as well as "Peaceful Feeling" and first track "Our Love is Fading". Keith Richards' swagger is also noticed on the reggaefield "Eye to Eye".[27]

Mojo Magazine finds Crow in a peaceful state of mind, after adopting her two sons, Wyatt Steve and newborn Levi James. At 48, she finally "returns to her roots". Mojo praises producers Doyle Bramhall II and Justin Stanley (Amy Winehouse) in their pursuit of "shimmering Memphis sound" and calls ballads "Stop" and Crow's cover of "Sideways" two of her most "vulnerable and classy performances". The album is rated 4 out of 5 stars.[28]

The album was made BBC Radio 2's album of the Week for the week commencing July 10.[29]

[edit] Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Oricon Daily Albums Chart[30] 30 (first day)
Oricon Weekly Albums Chart[citation needed] 34
Oricon Non-Japanese Weekly Albums Chart[31] 6
German Albums Chart[32] 46
The Australian Albums Chart[33] 95
The UK Albums Chart[34] 34
The Scottish Albums Chart[35] 37
The Irish Albums Chart[36] 34
The Dutch Albums Chart[37] 44
The Spanish Albums Chart[citation needed] 77
The Swiss Albums Chart[37] 17
The Norwegian Top 40 Albums Chart[38] 19
The Canadian Albums Chart[39] 2
The U.S. Billboard Top 200[40] 3
The U.S. Billboard Rock Albums Chart[39] 1

[edit] References

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  2. ^ Scaggs, Austin (April 15, 2010). "Sheryl Crow Lets Loose With Funky, R&B-Influenced Record". Rolling Stone. 
  3. ^ Mapes, Jillian (May 26, 2010). "Sheryl Crow: Summer Album Preview 2010". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/#/features/sheryl-crow-summer-album-preview-2010-1004094026.story. Retrieved July 15, 2010. 
  4. ^ Powers, Ann (July 19, 2010). "Album review: Sheryl Crow's '100 Miles From Memphis'". Pop & Hiss: The LA Times Music Blog. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/album-review-sheryl-crows-100-miles-from-memphis.html. Retrieved July 31, 2010. 
  5. ^ "100 Miles From Memphis by Sheryl Crow - Preorder 100 Miles From Memphis". iTunes. http://itunes.apple.com/ie/preorder/100-miles-from-memphis/id378911163. Retrieved July 15, 2010. 
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  8. ^ Eminem's 'Recovery' Reaches Fifth Week at No.1, while Sheryl Crow debut at #3 with 100 Miles From Memphis Billboard Biz." Retrieved 2010-07-28.
  9. ^ Avengend Sevenfold scores first no 1 album, while Sheryl Crow still at top ten on the Billboard 200 Billboard Biz. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
  10. ^ The Billboard 200 chart Billboard Retrieved 2010-08-13
  11. ^ "Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200#/charts/billboard-200?begin=21&order=position. Retrieved 2011-08-15. 
  12. ^ The Billboard 200 - of August 26, 2010 Billboard Retrieved 2010-08-25
  13. ^ The Billboard 200 - 100 Miles from Memphis chart
  14. ^ The Billboard 200 - 100 Miles from Memphis - Seven Week
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  17. ^ Patrick, Caldwell. [Austin American-Statesman Review.
  18. ^ Graff, Gary. [Billboard Review.
  19. ^ Collis, Clark. [Entertainment Weekly Review.
  20. ^ Powers, Ann. Los Angeles Times Review.
  21. ^ McNair, James. Mojo Review.
  22. ^ Hermes, Will. Rolling Stone Review.
  23. ^ Keefe, Jonathan. Slant Review.
  24. ^ Gundersen, Edna. USA Today Review.
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  28. ^ Mojo (July 2010). 
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  31. ^ オリコン チケット｜モバイル｜ゲーム｜恋愛｜モニター募集
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  35. ^ SCOTTISH ALBUMS CHART
  36. ^ Top 50 Singles Week ending 22nd July 2010
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  40. ^ Up for Discussion Jump to Forums. "100 Miles from Memphis - Sheryl Crow". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/album/sheryl-crow/100-miles-from-memphis/1390025#/artist/sheryl-crow/chart-history/22742?f=305&g=Albums. Retrieved 2011-08-15. 
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