Jukebox Sparrows

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 Shannon McNally
Released	January 8, 2002
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	60:23
Label	Capitol
Producer	Ron Aniello
Shannon McNally chronology
Bolder Than Paradise (2000) Jukebox Sparrows (2002) Ran on Pure Lightning (2002)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Rolling Stone	link

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"	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"	McNally	4:49
7.	"Colorado"	McNally Barry Reynolds Grange	6:33
8.	"Bolder Than Paradise"	McNally Broch 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"	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

1. 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.