Not like I really know what ecstacy is supposed to be anyways, but this album certainly puts you in the euphoric mood where you wouldn't care! 'Change' is a sure moodlifter and 'Home' is perfect as its complement to inject a little reality into life. Playfullness parried with harsh realities is the best way to described Sheryl Crow. Every coin has two sides and music that shows just one of those sides doesn't fit into the scheme of things. Sheryl's music definitely fits and she's set for a bright future.I wouldn't necessarily call the album grittier or poetry. Its definitely no concept album and the cuts don't relate much to each other except in style. The songs are meant to individually take you on a ride - and when the album's done you wanna get back in line and do it over again!May take a while to grow on you - since her style is unique. The good part is that its enjoyment is not short-lived; I've been enjoying it for a year now.Highly Recommended!!