- Audio Cassette (13 Nov 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Atlantic / Wea
- ASIN: B00005R1Q7
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It's easy to see on This Way that Jewel wants to lighten up. With two previous multimillion-selling albums (and a couple of much-scorned but popular books) filled with earnest, clueless revelations behind her, the singer-songwriter comes a little closer to ground with This Way.
"Give it hell 'til the end," a former compatriot urges her on "Till We Run Out of Road", her version of Jackson Browne's "The Load Out". Could that be a hard-bitten road warrior deep inside the woman who makes a point of pronouncing the "O"'s in the opening line ("Mirror, mirror") of this album's "Serve the Ego"? Maybe. But despite her icky streak's spread to cutesy jokes ("Jesus Loves You"), Jewel hasn't quite abandoned her old judgmental ways (in "I Won't Walk Away", she spies a couple "resisting being one") and ambitions to, you know, really say something, as in the "Desolation Row"-lite "The New Wild West". Still, with some nice, if bland, arrangements set around her, This Way is the Jewel album most likely to appeal to Jewel non-fans. --Rickey Wright
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Living in The USA the new Jewel CD was available to me early and in just two weeks it is one of my favorites! If you like female singer/songwriters who make music full of melody and beautiful arrangments this is for you! This CD is the closest thing to sitting in a darkened coffee house listening to an artists thoughts, voice, and stories. The first single "Standing Still" is a classic sing along (watch out for the gorgeous videoclip also!), this CD is deep with potential hits. If you liked her heartbreaking songs such as "Hands" and "You Were Meant For Me" then you will LOVE "Break Me", a simple yet elegant ballad. "I Won't Walk Away" sounds like it was recorded in a piano bar, "Jesus Loves You" rocks softly with lyrics that will make you think and smile, and "Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone" just plain rocks! Do not miss this great CD full of beauty and truth.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the first of Jewel's albums that I've bought but it won't be the last. It really has to be the best album that I have heard in a long time. In the few days since I bought it, I have just played it again and again and again (how many albums can you say that about?)
It begins with a pop-classic, 'Standing Still', and manages to maintain the high standard throughout. Some of the songs on here remind me of Sheryl Crow, others remind me of the Corrs and others of Lene Marlin, yet Jewel out-does them all!
Stand out tracks for me are: 'Standing Still', 'Everybody Needs Someone Sometime', 'Break Me', 'Cleveland' and 'The New Wild West'.
An absolute classic!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Thanks to Amazon, I was lucky enough to get this imported 2 weeks ago.
As I am a huge Jewel follower, I couldnt wait any longer to get my hands on this, and Im glad I didnt wait till February.
It opens up with the highly infectious, successful American release, "Standing Still". Then you are unawaringly whisked away into Jewel's Little World with her admiringly original lyrics fitted alongside perfectly with her guitar strums!
Stand-out tracks for me would have to be the tear-jerking "Break Me", the Country and Western layered "Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone" and "Standing Still". No matter what, every song on here has its moment.
I just wish she would be more successful over this side of the world for more people to appreciate her strong never-ending talents!
As I am a huge Jewel follower, I couldnt wait any longer to get my hands on this, and Im glad I didnt wait till February.
It opens up with the highly infectious, successful American release, "Standing Still". Then you are unawaringly whisked away into Jewel's Little World with her admiringly original lyrics fitted alongside perfectly with her guitar strums!
Stand-out tracks for me would have to be the tear-jerking "Break Me", the Country and Western layered "Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone" and "Standing Still". No matter what, every song on here has its moment.
I just wish she would be more successful over this side of the world for more people to appreciate her strong never-ending talents!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Welcome to the new wild west!
Dann Huff and his chums Jerry McPherson and Jimmie Sloas, who have previously collaborated on creating Amy Grant's cool rock sounds as well as many others - with layers of groovy... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2007 by Mark R. Bannister
Enough Said
This album is fantastic. I've liked Jewel's stuff in the past and had bought several albums previously but I heard "Cleveland" playing in a shop one day and thought "hmmmm that... Read more
Published on 21 April 2006 by Ms. S. J. Yarnold
Absolutely love it!
I bought this CD with no knowledge of Jewel's songs - I just felt like buying a random CD and seeing what it was like, and so this was what I chose and I am so glad that I... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2005 by Karen Michelle
This is what I love her music for...
I can't understand why some critics slated this fourth album of Jewel's. The first song I heard from it was 'Standing still' on the radio, and although the beat was a modern... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2005 by Ms. S. C. Bidwell
any way she wants to go!
'This Way' is a big progression from the rather sombre, classics of 'pieces of you' and its successful follow up 'spirit'. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2004 by taters
Definitely the right way!
At last! I have eventually found it: an album that is as brilliant, emotional and touching the umpteenth time I've heard it as it was the first time I listened to it. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2003
More mainstream than we're used to, but still enjoyable!
Yes, this album is more mainstream rock than previous Jewel albums, but I think some of the other reviewers are too harsh on this album for that reason. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2002 by Dr. M. Cinnirella
disappointing
Like a few others I too found this album disappointing. Having loved Pieces of You and Spirit, both of which had outstanding writing and sublime performances, this album does not... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2002 by Mr A D Rowe
Album of the decade
As a huge Jewel fan this offering did not disappoint me. Miss Kilcher's reflective, often quirky lyrics, set to her unique guitar sound encompass every human emotion. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2002 by "jewelmad"
Different from the other albums, but still definately works
Was a bit shocked when i heard this album, as its a lot more rocky than the others but i hung in there and picked out the classic jewel songs of old like 'Break Me', but then i... Read more
Published on 30 April 2002 by lloydy1781@hotmail.com
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