Far from home but a familiar sound

On her seventh studio album, “100 Miles from Memphis,” Sheryl Crow develops her version of the reinvented 1960s sound to appeal to today’s post-hip-hop generation.

While this album features mainly a southern sound, it definitely has a R&B vibe that is clearly Crow’s own.

The album’s title track shows distance from her hometown in Missouri. This retro-soul song has a lot to offer.

“Summer Day” is the perfect summer song, with its fast-paced sounds and hard-hitting vocals.

In “Sideways,” Crow slows it down with a hint of sound reminiscent of Al Green and a little country. “Long Road Home” also illustrates the distance aspect from the title and has a soul sound.

Besides a lack of diversity, this album’s intense soul sound gives the album depth and renders it a must-listen.