Album: Feels Like Home

Introduction
"Feels Like Home" is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter and pianist Norah Jones. Released in 2004, the album comes as a follow-up to her seriously well-known and commercially effective launching album "Come Away with Me" (2002). With a blend of country, folk, and jazz components that reflect her Texas upbringing, "Feels Like Home" showcases Jones' growth as an artist and her capability to experiment with various music genres.

Background and Production
Norah Jones began working on "Feels Like Home" in 2003, shortly after the incredible success of her debut album. Jones continued to collaborate with the same group of musicians from "Come Away with Me", consisting of bassist Lee Alexander, who added to the songwriting. The record was produced by American artist and record manufacturer Arif Mardin, with extra production from Jay Newland, Norah Jones, and her bandmates.

The album was tape-recorded at the Allaire Studios in Shokan, New York, and Avatar Studios in New York City. "Feels Like Home" maintains the warm, intimate, and easygoing environment of its predecessor, with Jones' smooth voice and delicate piano work being the primary highlights.

Music and Lyrics
"Feels Like Home" uses a diverse range of musical styles, highlighting Jones' versatility as a musician. The album incorporates components of nation, folk, pop, jazz, and blues. The opening track, "Sunrise", which earned Jones a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, includes a smooth, folk-pop noise that sets the tone for the rest of the record.

Other standout tracks include "Those Sweet Words", a melodic country-tinged tune with a memorable hook; "What Am I to You?", a bluesy love ballad featuring Jones' emotional and emotive vocals; and "Humble Me", a poignant, introspective tune that showcases Jones' lyrical and compositional maturity.

As a nod to her love for country music, Jones also included two cover songs in the album: "Creepin' In", a positive bluegrass duet with nation legend Dolly Parton, and Tom Waits' "The Long Way Home". These songs even more show Jones' capability to deal with different categories while maintaining her special sound and style.

Business and Critical Reception
"Feels Like Home" debuted at primary in 10 nations and ended up being Jones' second successive chart-topping album. It sold over 1 million copies in the United States within its very first week, marking the highest first-week sales for a female artist at that time. The record likewise got 4 Grammy Award nominations, and as of today, it has actually sold more than 12 million copies worldwide.

Critics praised "Feels Like Home" for its musical variety and Jones' development as an artist. Reviewers lauded her capability to effectively incorporate various styles and genres while keeping her signature noise. Though some critics felt that the album did not have the component of surprise that came with "Come Away with Me", the praise for Jones' vocals and musicianship was practically consentaneous.

Tradition and Impact
"Feels Like Home" sealed Norah Jones' status as a leading voice in the music market in the early 2000s. The album showcases her variety as an artist and her determination to experiment with various sounds and styles. The record's success further demonstrated her ability to captivate audiences around the globe, proving that her musical journey had actually simply started. Today, Norah Jones continues to be a reputable and prominent artist, adding to different musical tasks and continuously checking out new creative territory.