100 Miles from Memphis
Sheryl Crow's final A&M album embraces vintage Memphis soul.
On this album she sets aside her country and pop-rock past in favor of a vintage R&B and Memphis soul-inspired sound, concentrating on singing rather than playing instruments. The album includes covers of songs by Citizen Cope, Terence Trent D'Arby, and The Jackson 5.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Sheryl Crow
- Released
- 20 July 2010
- Studio
- Henson Recording Studios (Los Angeles), Electric Lady Studios (New York City)
- Genre
- R&B; Memphis soul
- Length
- 59:35
- Label
- A&M
- Producer
- Sheryl Crow
- Doyle Bramhall II
- Justin Stanley
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Love Is Fading | 6:23 |
| 2 | Eye to Eye (featuring Keith Richards) | 5:35 |
| 3 | Sign Your Name (featuring Justin Timberlake; written by 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 (written by Sheryl Crow) | 4:40 |
| 9 | Sideways (featuring Citizen Cope; written by Clarence Greenwood) | 5:11 |
| 10 | 100 Miles from Memphis | 5:01 |
| 11 | Roses and Moonlight | 6:30 |
| 12 | I Want You Back (bonus track – For Michael With Love) (featuring Gary Clark Jr; written by Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell, Deke Richards) | 3:05 |
Track listing from the source article.
Critical reception
Knoxville.com gave it 3.5 stars out of 5, calling it sonically impressive and her most ambitious work yet, though they felt her voice didn't connect with the sound. BBC praised the album as a mix of white soul, rock, and reggae, highlighting her partnership with producer Doyle Bramhall II, and noted her excitement throughout. Billboard described it as a wise move for Crow, celebrating the joyful mood of "Summer Day," "Peaceful Feeling," and "Our Love is Fading," and pointed out Keith Richards' swagger on the reggae track "Eye to Eye." Mojo Magazine gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, finding Crow in a peaceful state after adopting her two sons, Wyatt and Levi. The magazine praised producers Bramhall and Justin Stanley for achieving a shimmering Memphis sound, and called the ballads "Stop" and her cover of "Sideways" two of her most vulnerable and classy performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 100 Miles from Memphis released?
100 Miles from Memphis was released on 20 July 2010.
How long is 100 Miles from Memphis?
100 Miles from Memphis runs 59:35.
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