Search - Jewel :: Standing Still / Long Slow Ride / Stephenville

Worth buying, but don't miss out on "This Way"!

zooropaflygirl | USA | 01/05/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Sure, this isn't my favorite song by Jewel. But this is Jewel we're talking about, what's really good for most artists is mediocre for her. Some people buy CD-Singles because they only want to own the song and aren't interested in the artist's other work. Like many people, the real reason I buy maxi singles is because I'm a huge fan of the particular artist, and want to own everything available from them - LPs AND singles. What I like about CD-singles is that they include tracks not available on the original album. In this case, this single includes "Standing Still" and two new non-album songs performed live on her guitar: "A Long Slow Slide" and "Stephenville, TX". The following 2 songs didn't sound anything like "Standing Still". They were both good songs, I like any Jewel song on a guitar! "A Long Slow Slide" had a gloomy tone to it, like "Amen" or "Passing Time". "Stephenville, Texas" had a happier, more optimistic sound. Of course, if you were to choose between buying only this or buying her latest album "This Way", buy the album. It's really good!"