Jewel - This Way
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Artist: JewelBrand: Jewel
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Enhanced
Published: 2003
CD Release Date: 2001-11-13
Music Label: Atlantic
Soundtracks:
- Standing Still
- Jesus Loves You
- Everybody Needs Someone Sometime
- Break Me
- Do You Want To Play?
- Till We Run Out of Road
- Serve The Ego
- This Way
- Cleveland
- I Won't Walk Away
- Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone
- The New Wild West
- Grey Matter (Recorded Live)
- Sometimes It Be That Way (Recorded Live)
Music reviews of This Way
Music Review: A Little Bit Country & Rock 'n Roll
Rating: 5 Stars
Falling somewhere between the glamorous and richly produced "Spirit" and the harsh honesty of "Pieces of You", and with a bit of a country twang entwined, Jewel's fourth album "This Way" is truly a gem, and what I liked to call her `hidden treasure'. "Standing Still" was the only song commercially recognized off the album, and therefore most casual listeners where left in the dark regarding the other wonderful songs. This album was somewhat neglected by promotional companies, and though it was appreciated later (thanks to the club mixes of "Serve The Ego"), "This Way" never received the recognition it truly deserved.
Jewel's work has always been innovative and at times controversial. She tends to write very opinionated lyrics and her music in such songs is complimentary. "This Way" is filled with songs that perfectly portray the Jewel we all fell in love with when we initially heard "Pieces of You". Though nothing comes close to the particularly honest and blunt setup of songs on her debut, Jewel doesn't disappoint with this album, and unlike her latest effort "0304", it appeals to fans who always loved her for her sensitive and unpolished approach.
"Standing Still": This is the only song commonly recognizable from this album. To this day, it's still heard from time to time on the radio. Though personally it's worn out its welcome and I tend to skip it when I play this album, this song is entirely enchanting, beautiful, soulful and in a way, desperate. With the perfect blend of guitars, steady drumbeats and just the right balance of airy chords in the background, Jewels vocals layer on thick toward the end. Particularly impressive are Jewels vocal variations: we get to hear her sing sweetly and brassy in the same song, which isn't uncommon, but in this track, her voice really shines. 5/5
"Jesus Loves You": One of the many opinionated and debatable songs, "Jesus Loves You" doesn't grab you right off the bat. It takes a listen or two to get into it, and it's imperative that you pay attention to the lyrics. The music is mostly support for Jewels thought-provoking lyrics, though in the bridge portion, the drums and guitars crank it up a notch, and an organ is added for extra flavor. This sounds like a song Jewel could have made up as she sang it: it's organized and has a nice flow, but at the same time it sounds very improvised, and very real. No sugarcoating here: Jewel ponders, demands and suggests with gusto. 4/5
"Everybody Needs Someone Sometime": It sounds similar to the previous track, and personally, I find portions of it rather amusing. This makes for an enjoyable song. In the chorus, a touch of twang is added with a guitar. This particular song would sit easily in a small club, perhaps where Jewel used to perform. A to-the-point tune, this is more fun to sing along to than listen to. 4/5
"Break Me": I find it fascinating that a love song has such a title. She wrote it for her longtime boyfriend. This is the first song in which we hear piano and soft strings. In a way, I'm reminded of several songs from "Spirit" when I hear this. It's much more musically lush than any of the previous tracks here. With a warm sound and Jewels beautifully sung lyrics, this is a perfectly affectionate tune. 5/5
"Do You Want To Play?": I once read what this song is about, but the thought has escaped me. Regardless, I've always enjoyed this song. It opens with chimes and a simple drumbeat. A warm arrangement of keyboards joins in accompanied by acoustic and electric guitars. This song is extremely catchy! Again, it sounds as if Jewel is telling a story to the listener. This familiar formula shines here. The bridge portion of the song is fantastic with both an instrumental solo and Jewel begging the listener `don't think too hard, don't think too fast, don't ever give away what you can't take back'. Her vocal versatility is very evident here. 5/5
"Till We Run Out of Road": This song was written with the help of Jewels boyfriend, who's on the road quite often in his profession. Personally, I never found it overly enjoyable, but the song is done well regardless. The acoustic guitar arpeggios in the chorus are very sparkly and pretty. Jewel sings with a bit more twang in her vocals, and while it once again shows off how versatile and impressive her voice is, it may be the reason this song is one of my least favorites on the album. It's a thoughtful song nonetheless. 4/5
"Serve The Ego": With a bit of middle-eastern flair, this has always been one of my favorites. Even before the remix single came out, I loved this tune and found myself repeating it. It's got the perfect blend of electric guitars, jingly percussion and Jewels sliding vocals. Some of her lyrics go beyond logical reasoning and unless one thinks long and hard, the meaning of this song is hard to grasp. But despite that, even if you can't understand the meaning of the lyrics, they're sung so beautifully that everything seems to fall together perfectly. As the song reaches its peak, a jazzy organ is thrown into the mix. It's always nice when the organ makes an appearance; it adds so much more to the music. Jewel adlibs arpeggios toward the end. 5/5
"This Way": The title track of the album, it wasn't what I expected and I find it a little weak to be a title track. However, it's very light and enjoyable nonetheless. Jewel herself said that this was the hardest song on the album to record, for various reasons. Musically, it's a combination of "Break Me" and "Till We Run Out of Road". It doesn't make a huge impression, but Jewels vocals are (as always) very endearing and charming to listen to. 4/5
"Cleveland": This is another glorious moment where the music and lyrics seem to blend seamlessly. Again, Jewel has added a bit of twang to her voice and the music, but somehow it works wonders here. The flow of this song is very catchy. One of my favorite lyrics is in this song: `Vogue makes me nervous; I feel so plain." Come to think of it, there are many great lines in this song. 5/5
"I Won't Walk Away": Slower and subdued, Jewel sings with a very pure tone in this song, accompanied by a mysterious piano, acoustic guitar arpeggios and rich chords. A profession of love and loyalty to another, I've always enjoyed the general message of this song. It's very touching, soulful and intense. The strings are beautifully arranged and played throughout. An electric guitar even makes an appearance. This is definitely one of my favorites. 5/5
"Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone": Written in a hotel room while she was on the road, this may be the best song on the entire album. It's raw, sassy, fun and full of harsh honesty. Loaded with guitars but not much else, Jewels luscious vocals shine over everything. The irony in her lyrics brings a feeling of empowerment to anyone who can relate to this song. Jewel growls, snarls and even lets out a raspy scream toward the end of the song, and that's just the cherry on top. This is the perfect song for anyone who wants to get someone to realize just how much they don't want to be in a relationship. 5/5
"The New Wild West": Taking a stab at the current status of our country, Jewel enters the political realm here. Despite how much I tend to hate politics in music, Jewel twists it in a way that works beautifully. You can appreciate her honesty and passion, rather than ridicule it. This song has a waltz feel, which is refreshing. The percussion adds a bit of tribal flavor and the cymbals in the chorus make for more instrumentally climactic moments. 5/5
"Grey Matter": One of the two live tracks on the album, the uncertainty of this song is what gets my attention. Jewel can't make up her mind and she nearly argues with herself throughout the verses. You can really hear the intensity and angst in Jewel's voice live. With no more than a guitar and a voice, Jewel shines most here. 5/5
"Sometimes It Be That Way": Jewel forgets the lyrics to her own song as she begins this, and it's not only amusing but it makes us realize how normal Jewel is as a person. Though once she gets started, she flows through the song nicely. Again, Jewel sings best with just her guitar. 4/5
Going into the studio for this album, Jewel knew how to work the mixing board well enough to get more of what she wanted this time around. While the sparkly sophistication of "Spirit" is warm and pleasant to the ears, "This Way" feels more like `Jewel'. She sounds vocally at home here, and in some of the tracks it's easy to imagine her singing live on stage to the small audience she's accustomed to. Every Jewel album is a standout on its own, and this one is no exception.
Description of This Way
Exclusive Australian version of her 2001 album includes the two bonus tracks that grace the US version, 'Grey Matter (Live)' & 'Sometimes It Has To Be That Way (Live)' + the Japanese bonus track, 'A Long Slow Slide (Live)' making this the most complete version in the world. Also included on this 15 track edition is an enhanced component that features studio footage of her first single off the album 'Standing Still'.It's easy to see 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 CD'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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