Customer Reviews
Excellent 
2008-07-01
This is a great album, it has almost all the good elements that have made the Counting Crows the most amazing rock 'n roll band in all time. I've really missed the deep Matt Malley's bass guitar. But, you can't have it all, right?
What's your problem with Hard Candy, Brian? 
2008-06-30
Hard Candy is an amazing album. Yes, it's commercial but the songs are memorable and well-crafted. This new one, on first listen, doesn't have as many songs that stand out like on Hard Candy. 1492 and Cowboys are my favorites so far. To each his own.
Nope, no good 
2008-06-21
Wanted to like it. I was a big fan back in the days but I find myself forwarding through most of it. Got tired of it very quickly. Other CC fans I know said the same. If you don't trust me remember this...there is always a reason when the price is quickly lowered.
Superb... 2008-06-19
My favorite band, the record is refreshing, daring, a splash of cool water. I didn't know what to expect, and now I can't complain. I recommend it for fans and non-fans alike
If you liked This Desert Life. 
2008-06-15
2.5 stars maybe a weak 3. I can first tell you that no matter what people reviews of this cd are you must hear it for yourself to either appreciate or burn it at the stake. I feel these songs are just "made up". I don't think any of them have any passion or feeling to them. In my opinion, August and everything after is still one of my favorite cds. Recovering the Satellites had to grow on me, but I could feel most of the music straight out of the gate. This Desert Life, was okay at best, some songs are okay. Hard Candy, in my opinion was close to their best album. I like the whole thing. This cd was bought on the fact that I am a Counting Crows follower, not so much a fan but I do like there music. I felt that this was a forced album, Adams crooning sounds better when he is mopy and depressed and "recovering" This cd is none of that. I havnt felt the cd hit me yet so I won't say it's a complete failure, but for someone so talented this gets a low grade. It took this long for what I feel is shallow music that just seems forced. Just so this helps I do listen to a wide range of artist from Sarah Mclachlan, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, Keane, Tool, Jimmy Eat World, Maroon 5, Avenge Sevenfold, Mudvayne, Seether, Marvin Gaye and Toad the wet Sproket. That may help with understanding where I am coming from.
This Album just gets better each time you listen to it. 2008-07-18
The first listening of this album didn't grab me like `August and Everything After`, But I found my self singing the lyrics all day, and more I listened, the more it hit me like a ton of bricks. The lyrics start coming through and tie together with songs from previous albums. Once I grasped the meaning I cranked up the volume and it ROCKED! They are all brilliantly written. My favorites at the moment are Cowboys, Insignificant, and Sundays. But like most Counting Crows songs, your favorite changes depending on the mood your in at the time. Awesome Job Guys! You never stop making me fall in love with you.
A bit of a disappointment 2008-07-16
I am a huge fan of CC and have waited a long time for this new record. I have listened to this thing probably 15 times and it has yet to truly grab me the way all of their previous cd's have. Too bad.
There are some good songs here. My favorites being 1492, Insignificant, Hanging Tree, and Le Ballet D'Or. The rest are simply filler for me and not worth additional plays. The powerful lyrics and the memorable melodies are just not there this time around.
I have tix to the live show and will certainly be there. They are still a great live band but my hopes is they get back in the studio soon and really kick some butt.
Poor, Poor Adam 2008-07-10
Counting Crows latest is a great sounding cd, definitely some of their best work. The subject matter deals with the conflict that plagues Adam Duritz in his soul from giving into the temptations of fame. The cd probably deserves 4 stars or more but like Bono once wrote: "Every artist is a cannibal, every poet a thief. They kill their inspiration and sing about the grief." Poor Adam can't get no relief. For the last 15 years he's had countless beautiful women throw themselves at him. He's indulged in everything and now he is empty inside; at least he can write eloquently about it all. Personally I can't relate to this and can't see myself listening to Adam's angst too often. But maybe you're different - If you are rich and/or famous, have lived a hollow, shallow life with no intention to change and are miserable - this may be your favorite cd ever! As for you Adam: since you are so miserable with what you are doing why don't you stop doing it? If you are unable to do this on your own you could always ask God for help.
Counting Crows Latest 2008-07-06
I suppose Counting Crows fans will enjoy their latest work, but I found it a little too "jammy."
classic counting crows 2008-07-06
Classic use of the band and counting crows sound. Not quite as many hits as they have on each of their cds, none the less if your a true fan you'll appreciate most of it.
