Sheryl Crow: Detours, CD Review
Rachel Mayhew, Daily Vidette Senior Staff
Issue date: 3/17/08 Section: Features
In her latest CD, Sheryl Crow tackles some of the most controversial topics in today's society.
"Detours," which hit stores Feb. 5, is a classic Crow CD and buyers will not be disappointed.
Crow reunited with Bill Bottrell who is a producer/co-writer that Crow used to work with before a falling out that lasted many years. The joyous reconciliation is apparent throughout the album.
The songs on the album are geared toward certain issues in the country right now: New Orleans, gasoline and the war. There are many more, but these are the ones that seemed to have garnered the most attention.
The best part about this album is that the listener can tell Crow not only means what she is singing, but is actually having a good time making the album. It is the worst feeling to buy an album and have it appear as though they made it without thought.
"Detours" possesses heart. It has the ability to make the listener think about the pressing issues in this country today and how one can make it better.
One of the most powerful songs on the album is "Peace Be Upon Us" which features a wonderful duet between Crow and singer Ahmed Al Hirmi. Hirmi sings his part in Arabic which adds a fresh new sound to the song.
The New Orleans based "Love is Free" is the latest Crow single to hit the airwaves and to spark controversy. The song has an upbeat, reggae kind of feel that has the ability to get stuck in the listener's head with lyrics such as, "Those crazy fingers in your jelly jar/They'll jack your money while you're sleeping in your car/They got the karma they ain't getting too far."
"Gasoline" has a futuristic type of melody to it considering it is geared towards what will be happening in the future. The beginning lyrics, "Way back in 2017," shows this song is a foreshadowing of what could come.
In the song, Crow croons in the chorus about gasoline being free, but throughout the song, one cannot help but think, "At what cost?"
"Detours," which hit stores Feb. 5, is a classic Crow CD and buyers will not be disappointed.
Crow reunited with Bill Bottrell who is a producer/co-writer that Crow used to work with before a falling out that lasted many years. The joyous reconciliation is apparent throughout the album.
The songs on the album are geared toward certain issues in the country right now: New Orleans, gasoline and the war. There are many more, but these are the ones that seemed to have garnered the most attention.
The best part about this album is that the listener can tell Crow not only means what she is singing, but is actually having a good time making the album. It is the worst feeling to buy an album and have it appear as though they made it without thought.
"Detours" possesses heart. It has the ability to make the listener think about the pressing issues in this country today and how one can make it better.
One of the most powerful songs on the album is "Peace Be Upon Us" which features a wonderful duet between Crow and singer Ahmed Al Hirmi. Hirmi sings his part in Arabic which adds a fresh new sound to the song.
The New Orleans based "Love is Free" is the latest Crow single to hit the airwaves and to spark controversy. The song has an upbeat, reggae kind of feel that has the ability to get stuck in the listener's head with lyrics such as, "Those crazy fingers in your jelly jar/They'll jack your money while you're sleeping in your car/They got the karma they ain't getting too far."
"Gasoline" has a futuristic type of melody to it considering it is geared towards what will be happening in the future. The beginning lyrics, "Way back in 2017," shows this song is a foreshadowing of what could come.
In the song, Crow croons in the chorus about gasoline being free, but throughout the song, one cannot help but think, "At what cost?"
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