Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actress. Crow was born and raised in Kennett, Missouri. Graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music composition. Mugen Mizore Shirayuki Ai Patch on this page.

It's likely that critics and listeners will consider ' long-delayed third album,, another retro effort by a traditionalist band, but it's actually their most individual and finest album yet. All the familiar elements are in place, from 's impassioned vocals and cryptic lyrics to the jangling instrumentation, but the laments gel better than ever before. Part of it undoubtedly has to do with and 's organic production, which keeps the rough edges in place, helping the music to breathe, but the real success of the record is due to the band themselves, who have matured gracefully. They may have spent a long time recording this album, but the music feels natural and immediate. Upon closer inspection, the craft really shines through. The songs are tight, with strong hooks on the choruses, and nice, memorable melody lines; the arrangements may be earthy, but they're never cluttered. Most importantly, has reigned in his tendency to overwrite and over-emote, turning in his best sets of songs to date.

But the best thing about is that it holds together as a cohesive album while providing the best individual songs in the band's catalog. And that just doesn't mean the best singles, although 'Hanginaround' is their finest uptempo number to date; the album tracks are consistently compelling, ranging from the winding narrative of 'Mrs. Potter's Lullaby' to the measured ballad 'Speedway.' These subtle differences -- the confident performances, cohesion, and assured songwriting -- add up ' strongest album to date.

They may still recall rock giants, but only in the best possible way -- by crafting an album that ebbs and flows like the best classic rock records.