Description
Sheryl Crow – Wildflower / A&M Records Audio CD 2005 / 0602498848005
UPC 602498848005
Product Features
- Label: A&M Records
- Format: CD, Album
- Release Date: September 23, 2005
- Country: Europe
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Country Rock, Pop Rock
Overview
Wildflower is Sheryl Crow’s 2005 album, a harmonious blend of country rock and pop rock, brimming with melodic acoustic guitars and heartfelt lyrics. The album features a mix of deeply personal tracks and catchy anthems, with Crow's signature blend of emotion and storytelling. From the haunting "Wildflower" to the introspective "Where Has All the Love Gone," Crow explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. With contributions from talented collaborators like Jeff Trott and John Shanks, Wildflower captures Crow's artistry at its peak, offering both soothing ballads and foot-tapping rock hits.
Interesting Facts
- Collaborative Production: The album was co-produced by Sheryl Crow and long-time collaborator Jeff Trott, along with John Shanks. The combination of their talents brought out Crow’s dynamic vocal style and rich instrumentation.
- String Arrangements: David Campbell, who worked on string arrangements for the album, added depth to tracks like "I Know Why" and "Letter to God," enhancing the emotional impact of the music.
- Accolades: The album received praise for its varied sound, blending introspective moments with uplifting, singable tracks. Sheryl Crow’s songwriting shines through, combining vulnerability with resilience.
Track Listing
- I Know Why – 4:15
- Perfect Lie – 4:34
- Good Is Good – 4:19
- Chances Are – 5:16
- Wildflower – 3:58
- Lifetimes – 4:13
- Letter to God – 4:05
- Live It Up – 3:43
- I Don’t Wanna Know – 4:29
- Always on Your Side – 4:15
- Where Has All the Love Gone – 3:42
- Wildflower (Acoustic Version) – 3:56
Key Credits
- Lead Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar: Sheryl Crow
- Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Banjo, Backing Vocals: John Shanks
- Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr., Brian MacLeod
- Strings Arrangements: David Campbell
- Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Kaphan, Greg Leisz
- Concertmaster: Joel Derouin
- Mixed By: Jeff Rothschild, John Shanks, Bob Clearmountain
- Production: Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott, John Shanks
- Photography: Gustavo Papaleo, Sheryl Nields
- Design: Psyop, Catherine Berclaz
- Mastered By: Bob Ludwig
