Sheryl Crow (album)

This article is about the self-titled album by Sheryl Crow. For other albums by Crow, see Sheryl Crow discography.
Sheryl Crow
Studio album by
Sheryl Crow
ReleasedSeptember 24, 1996
Studio
Genre
Length56:28
LabelA&M
ProducerSheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow chronology
Tuesday Night Music Club
(1993) 		Sheryl Crow
(1996) 		The Globe Sessions
(1998)
Singles from Sheryl Crow
  1. "If It Makes You Happy"
    Released: September 3, 1996
  2. "Everyday Is a Winding Road"
    Released: November 18, 1996[3]
  3. "Hard to Make a Stand"
    Released: March 17, 1997[4]
  4. "A Change Would Do You Good"
    Released: June 30, 1997[5]
  5. "Home"
    Released: October 6, 1997[6]

Sheryl Crow is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Sheryl Crow, released on September 24, 1996, by A&M Records. Unlike its predecessor Tuesday Night Music Club, which was written by a casual collective formed by Crow and several other musicians, Sheryl Crow was entirely produced by Crow, who wrote most of the songs alone or with only one or two collaborators. Most of the album was recorded at Kingsway Studios in New Orleans, Louisiana. The album covers topics of American life, relationship breakups, and moral and ethical issues, while encompassing a variety of music genres such as rock, blues, alternative rock, country, and folk.

Sheryl Crow was a commercial success, being certified triple platinum by both the RIAA and the BPI. It reached number six on the Billboard 200 and produced five singles, including the international hit "If It Makes You Happy". The album received very positive reviews from critics, who praised its intricate production and Crow's louder and more assured singing. At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, the album was awarded Best Rock Album and Crow received the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance award for "If It Makes You Happy". Retrospectively, it is often regarded as Crow's best album.

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  4. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. March 15, 1997. p. 28.
  5. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. June 28, 1997. p. 25.
  6. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 4, 1997. p. 37.