Jukebox Sparrows is the first full length album by American singer-songwriter Shannon McNally, released in 2002 (see 2002 in music).

Jukebox Sparrows
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 8, 2002
GenreAlternative rock
Length60:23
LabelCapitol
ProducerRon Aniello
Shannon McNally chronology
Bolder Than Paradise
(2000)
Jukebox Sparrows
(2002)
Ran on Pure Lightning
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Rolling Stone link

Critical reception

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Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic concludes his review by saying, "This is very much a debut -- at times it's hard to not wish it would soar a little higher or shake off the formula of its genre -- but it's a very enjoyable, promising debut from an artist who could turn into something special."[1]

Eden Miller of PopMatters writes, "Even though Jukebox Sparrows makes a couple mistakes along the way, it is an impressive debut that clearly shows the abilities of this powerful singer and songwriter."[2]

Billboard writes, "Produced by Ron Aniello over 11 months at Cello Studios in Los Angeles, "Jukebox Sparrows" reveals itself as a surprisingly confident musical and lyrical offering for such a young songwriter."[3]

The Washington Post's Mark Jenkins writes, "the singer has a taste for country, blues and gospel that would seem incongruous if she didn't boast the sort of voice that could stir a Pentecostal congregation."[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Down and Dirty"Shannon McNally4:53
2."I'll Always Be Around"
  • McNally
  • Kevin Hunter
5:19
3."Bitter Blue"
  • McNally
  • Ron Aniello
  • Joshua Grange
4:45
4."Now That I Know"
  • McNally
  • Eric Bazilian
4:45
5."(It Ain't Easy Being) Green"
  • McNally
  • Robbie Nevil
3:58
6."It Could've Been Me"McNally4:49
7."Colorado"
  • McNally
  • Barry Reynolds
  • Grange
6:33
8."Bolder Than Paradise"
  • McNally
  • Brock Walsh
4:29
9."Start All Over"
  • McNally
  • Hunter
  • Grange
4:47
10."Bury My Heart on the Jersey Shore"
  • McNally
  • Richard Feldman
  • Grange
11:08
11."Jukebox Sparrows"McNally4:57
Total length:60:23

Personnel

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Production

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  • Producer: Ron Aniello
  • Engineers: Ron Aniello, Neal Avron, Mark Howard, Bob Kearney, Eric Sarafin, Howard Willing
  • Assistant engineers: Paul Hayden, Billy Kinsley, Mike Scotella
  • Mixing: Neal Avron, Mark Howard, Jim Scott, Mike Shipley
  • Mastering: Joe Gastwirt, Ted Jensen
  • A&R: Watts Russell
  • Production coordination: Shari Sutcliffe
  • String samples: Steve Porcaro
  • Art Direction: Len Peltier
  • Design: Len Peltier
  • Artwork: Shannon McNally

References

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  1. ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  2. ^ Miller, Eden (January 7, 2002). "PopMatters Review". Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Billboard Review". January 17, 2002. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Jenkins, Mark. "Washington Post Review". Retrieved August 1, 2020.