| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Rolling Stone |  link |
Jukebox Sparrows is the first full length album by American singer-songwriter Shannon McNally, released in 2002 (see 2002 in music).
Critical reception
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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Down and Dirty" | Shannon McNally | 4:53 |
| 2. | "I'll Always Be Around" |
| 5:19 |
| 3. | "Bitter Blue" |
| 4:45 |
| 4. | "Now That I Know" |
| 4:45 |
| 5. | "(It Ain't Easy Being) Green" |
| 3:58 |
| 6. | "It Could've Been Me" | McNally | 4:49 |
| 7. | "Colorado" |
| 6:33 |
| 8. | "Bolder Than Paradise" |
| 4:29 |
| 9. | "Start All Over" |
| 4:47 |
| 10. | "Bury My Heart on the Jersey Shore" |
| 11:08 |
| 11. | "Jukebox Sparrows" | McNally | 4:57 |
| Total length: | 60:23 | ||
Personnel
- Shannon McNally – vocals, background vocals
- Maxi Anderson – background vocals
- Ron Aniello – organ, guitar, percussion, electric guitar, mellotron, Farfisa organ, Wurlitzer, toy piano
- Joshua Grange – guitars
- Alex Brown – background vocals
- Paul Bushnell – bass guitar
- Lenny Castro – percussion
- Matt Chamberlain – drums
- Mike Elizondo – bass
- Aaron Embry – organ, piano, keyboards
- James Gadson – drums
- Bob Glaub – bass
- Bill Hayes – percussion
- Rami Jaffee – keyboards
- Jim Keltner – percussion, drums
- Greg Kurstin – organ, synthesizer, piano, Wurlitzer
- John Leftwich – bass
- Greg Leisz – pedal steel, electric guitar, steel guitar, lap steel guitar
- Brian McCloud – drums
- Bill Payne – organ, piano, Wurlitzer
- Walter Rodriguez – percussion
- Matt Rollings – organ, piano
- Benmont Tench – organ
- Waddy Wachtel – guitar
- Patrick Warren – keyboards
- David Woodford – baritone saxophone
Production
- 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
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Miller, Eden (January 7, 2002). "PopMatters Review". Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard Review". January 17, 2002. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Jenkins, Mark. "Washington Post Review". Retrieved August 1, 2020.