Sheryl Crow — Wildflower

Sheryl Crow has always come close to transcending her position as a hollow AOR superstar, but she's never totally been able to sell her music as pure artistry. Wildflower won’t remedy this one bit. Abandoning attempts to market herself as a rocker, Crow showcases a softer, more introspective side to herself and although the songs are pleasant enough, Wildflower lacks weight. Crow manages to be serious yet not profound; sensitive yet not intimate; melodic yet not memorable — despite her best intentions, she can’t move her listener to feel anything beyond mild contentment. Even with Crow’s beautiful voice and pretty arrangements, this disc is a total snore.

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