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Counting Crows discography
Adam Duritz, lead singer of Counting Crows
Studio albums8
EPs1
Live albums5
Compilation albums2
Singles32

The American rock group Counting Crows has released eight studio albums, one extended play, two compilation albums and five live albums.[1] [2] Five of the band's singles ("Mr. Jones", "A Long December", "Hanginaround", "Round Here", and "Accidentally in Love") charted within the top 40 of the US Radio Songs chart, and "Mr. Jones" and "A Long December" reached the top 10.[3]

Counting Crows's debut album, August and Everything After, was released in September 1993. The album charted within the Top Five of the Billboard 200.[3] August and Everything After was certified seven-times platinum in Canada by the Canadian Recording Industry Association[citation needed] and seven-times platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[4][5] The band's second album, Recovering the Satellites, peaked at number one on the Billboard 200.[3]

Six of the band's albums have charted on the Billboard 200[3] and four have been certified gold or platinum by the RIAA.[5] Other certified gold releases include the 2003 single "Big Yellow Taxi" and the 2004 single "Accidentally in Love".[5] The latter was released on the Shrek 2 soundtrack.[6]

Albums

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[7] 		AUS
[8] 		BEL
[9] 		CAN
[10] 		GER
[11] 		IRE
[12] 		NLD
[13] 		NZ
[14] 		SWE
[15] 		UK
[16]
August and Everything After 4 12 — 1 56 24 58 12 22 16
Recovering the Satellites
  • Released: October 15, 1996
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD, cassette, vinyl
 1 7 21 3 40 — 54 4 6 4
This Desert Life
  • Released: November 2, 1999
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD, cassette, vinyl
 8 20 26 7 36 56 21 19 20 19
Hard Candy
  • Released: July 9, 2002
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD
 5 13 14 — 28 4 10 15 19 9
Saturday Nights
& Sunday Mornings
  • Released: March 25, 2008
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD, download
 3 22 31 8 57 28 5 36 32 12
Underwater Sunshine (or What
We Did on Our Summer Vacation)
  • Released: April 10, 2012
  • Label: Cooking Vinyl
  • Formats: CD, download, vinyl
 11 — 40 — — 46 11 — — 23
Somewhere Under Wonderland
  • Released: September 2, 2014
  • Label: Capitol
  • Formats: CD, download, vinyl
 6 27 27 10 56 13 12 — — 15
Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!
  • Released: May 9, 2025
  • Label: BMG
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming, vinyl
 — — — — — — — — — 81
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
  1. ^ A 2-disc Deluxe Edition was released on September 18, 2007, which included the album and acoustic & unreleased demos on the first disc, and a live performance at Élysée Montmartre in Paris from 1994 on the second disc.

Compilation albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[7] 		AUS
[8] 		BEL
[9] 		IRE
[12] 		NLD
[13] 		UK
[16]
Films About Ghosts (The Best Of...)
  • Released: November 25, 2003
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD, download
 32 70 73 41 1 15
Aural 6
  • Released: November 27, 2008
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD, download
 — — — — — —
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Live albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[7] 		AUS
[8] 		BEL
[9] 		CAN
[25] 		GER
[26] 		IRE
[12] 		NLD
[13] 		NZ
[14] 		UK
[16]
Across a Wire: Live in New York City
  • Released: July 13, 1998
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 19 34 16 42 74 63 14 34 27
New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken Music Hall
  • Released: June 19, 2006
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: CD, download
 52 — — — — — 32 — 143
iTunes Live from Soho
  • Released: July 22, 2008
  • Label: Geffen
  • Formats: Download
 66 — — — — — — — —
August and Everything After: Live at Town Hall
  • Released: August 29, 2011
  • Label: Eagle Rock
  • Formats: CD, download, vinyl
 73 — — — — — — — —
Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow
  • Released: April 8, 2013
  • Label: Cooking Vinyl
  • Formats: CD, download, vinyl
 — — — — — — 80 — —
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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Title EP details
Butter Miracle, Suite One
  • Released: May 21, 2021
  • Label: BMG
  • Formats: Download, vinyl

Singles

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1990s

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Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US Air.
[27] 		US Alt.
[28] 		US Main.
[29] 		AUS
[8] 		CAN
[30] 		FRA
[31] 		IRE
[12] 		NLD
[13] 		NZ
[14] 		UK
[16]
1993 "Mr. Jones" 5 2 2 13 1 7 75 42 49 28 August and Everything After
1994 "Round Here" 31 7 11 58 6 — — — — 70
"Omaha" — — — 85 — — — — — —
"Einstein on the Beach (For an Eggman)" 45 1 — — — — — — — — DGC Rarities Vol. 1
"Rain King" 66 — 4 — 18 — — — — 49 August and Everything After
1995 "A Murder of One" — — 17 — 38 — — — — —
1996 "Angels of the Silences" 45 3 4 77 8 — — — — 41 Recovering the Satellites
"A Long December" 6 5 9 86 1 — — 68 — 62
1997 "Daylight Fading" 51 26 24 — 26 — — — — 54
"Have You Seen Me Lately?" — 34 34 — 50 — — — — —
1999 "Colorblind" — — — — — 144 — — — — Cruel Intentions: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Hanginaround" 19 17 37 65 3 — 39 87 38 46 This Desert Life
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

2000s

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Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[27] 		US AAA
[32] 		US
Adult
[33] 		AUS
[8] 		BEL
[9] 		GER
[34] 		IRE
[12] 		NLD
[13] 		NZ
[14] 		UK
[16]
2000 "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" — 3 40 — — — — — — — This Desert Life
"All My Friends" — 7 — — — — — — — —
2002 "American Girls" (featuring Sheryl Crow) — 1 24 — — — 47 77 — 33 Hard Candy
"Miami" — 9 — — — — — — — —
2003 "Big Yellow Taxi" (featuring Vanessa Carlton) 42 2 5 3 33 67 7 23 4 16
"If I Could Give All My Love" — — — 89 — — 40 97 — 50
"She Don't Want Nobody Near" — 1 20 — — — — — — — Films About Ghosts
(The Best Of...)
2004 "Accidentally in Love" 39 1 3 11 — 86 3 14 39 28 Shrek 2: Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Holiday in Spain" (featuring BLØF) — — — — 52 — — 1 — — Het eind van het begin
2008 "1492" — — — — — — — — — — Saturday Nights
& Sunday Mornings
"You Can't Count on Me" —[A] 1 34 — — — — 69 — —
"Come Around" — 1 — — — — — — — —
"When I Dream of Michelangelo" — 7 — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

2010s and 2020s

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Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US AAA
[32] 		US
Rock
[39] 		BEL
Tip
[9]
2012 "Untitled (Love Song)" 19 — — Underwater Sunshine
2014 "Palisades Park" — 33 — Somewhere Under Wonderland
"Scarecrow" 7 — 64
"God of Ocean Tides" — 42 —
"Earthquake Driver" — 30 88
2021 "Elevator Boots" 2 — — Butter Miracle, Suite One
2023 "Almost Woke You Up" (with Stephen Kellogg)[40][41] — — — Non-album single
2025 "Spaceman in Tulsa" 6 — — Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!
"Under the Aurora" — — —
"With Love, From A–Z" 28 — —
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
  1. ^ "You Can't Count on Me" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[38]

Other contributions

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Album

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Year Song Album
1994 "Einstein on the Beach (For an Eggman)" DGC Rarities Vol. 1
1995 "The Ghost in You" Clueless: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack[42]
1999 "Colorblind" Cruel Intentions: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack[43]
2000 "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" (Live) On the Mountain Six*[44]
2002 "Goin' Down to New York Town" Mr. Deeds: Music from the Motion Picture[45]
2002 "American Girls" Live at the World Café: Handcrafted[46]
2004 "Accidentally in Love"**†‡ Shrek 2: Motion Picture Soundtrack[47]
* Track also appears on Live from the Mountain Music Lounge Volume 10 Plus Best of Volumes 1-9 (2004).[48]

** Nominated for Best Original Song at the 77th Annual Academy Awards.
† Nominated for Best Original Song at the 62nd Golden Globe Awards.
‡ Nominated for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media at the 47th Grammy Awards.

Non-album

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Year Song Project
1998 "Baby, I'm a Big Star Now"* Rounders (film only**)
2000 "My Love" Ropewalk (film only†)
"Here Comes That Feeling Again"
2002 "Big Yellow Taxi" (featuring Vanessa Carlton) Two Weeks Notice (film only‡)
2012 "Just Like A Woman" (with Augustana) Roadie (film only†)[49]
2012 "Load Out" (as Adam Duritz and the Devil and the Bunny Show) Roadie (film only†) [49]
2019 "August and Everything After" Amazon Music Exclusive[50]
* Subsequently released as a bonus track on the UK release of Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings.

** The instrumental score for Rounders was released, but no soundtrack has been released.
† There has been no soundtrack release for Ropewalk or Roadie.
‡ The instrumental score for Two Weeks Notice was released, but no soundtrack has been released.

References

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Counting Crows discography

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The discography of encompasses the complete body of recorded music by the American alternative rock band, formed in 1991 in , by vocalist and guitarist David Bryson. It includes studio albums such as the multi-platinum debut (1993), (1996), (1999), (2002), (2008), Somewhere Under Wonderland (2014), and Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! (2025); a covers compilation Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation) (2012); the EP (2021); and numerous singles featuring introspective lyrics and melodic rock arrangements. The band's output also features several live albums capturing their renowned concert performances, including Across a Wire: Live in New York (1998), a double-disc set from early MTV Unplugged sessions; New Amsterdam: Live at Massey Hall (2006); Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow (2013), a career-spanning live recording; and August and Everything After: Live at Town Hall (2011), a reimagining of their debut. These releases highlight Counting Crows' evolution from 1990s alternative rock staples to enduring live acts, with global sales surpassing 20 million records. Notable singles from the discography, such as "Mr. Jones," "," "," and "," have achieved commercial success on charts like the and , often propelled by the band's storytelling-driven songwriting and collaborations with artists like on . The 2025 release Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! expands on the 2021 EP with additional tracks, marking a return to original material after a decade-long gap in full-length studio efforts.

Albums and extended plays

Studio albums

Counting Crows have released eight studio albums since their formation in 1993, showcasing the evolution of frontman Adam Duritz's introspective songwriting alongside the band's signature blend of and folk influences. These albums, primarily issued through major labels like Geffen and Capitol, have collectively achieved significant commercial success, with several reaching multi-platinum status in the United States and charting internationally. The discography reflects periods of critical acclaim, commercial peaks, and experimentation, including a covers collection classified as a studio release.
AlbumRelease DateLabelUS Billboard 200 PeakUK Albums Chart PeakCertificationsNotes
August and Everything AfterSeptember 14, 19937× Platinum (RIAA); Silver (BPI)Debut album produced by T-Bone Burnett, featuring thematic explorations of longing and urban isolation; sold over 7 million copies in the US.
Recovering the SatellitesOctober 15, 1996 (RIAA)Self-produced with , addressing the pressures of fame; approximately 2 million units sold worldwide.
This Desert LifeNovember 2, 1999 (RIAA)Recorded in a house, emphasizing eclectic arrangements and Duritz's narrative style; over 1.1 million certified in the US.
Hard CandySeptember 10, 2002 (RIAA)Produced by the band with David Bryson, incorporating pop elements and guest appearances; certified for 500,000 US sales.
Saturday Nights & Sunday MorningsApril 8, 2008NoneFocused on melodic, piano-driven compositions reflecting personal introspection; debuted strongly despite shifting industry landscape.
Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did On Our Summer Vacation)April 10, 2012NoneCovers album reinterpreting influences from to , produced independently; highlights the band's interpretive versatility.
Somewhere Under WonderlandSeptember 2, 2014NoneReturn to original material with orchestral touches, produced by ; explores themes of displacement and wonder.
Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!May 9, 2025Did not chart in top 200NoneExpansion of 2021 EP into a conceptual suite of nine tracks, self-produced by the band; emphasizes interconnected storytelling.
These albums mark pivotal creative phases, from the raw emotional debut to the structured narrative of the latest release, with Duritz's lyrics consistently drawing from personal experiences. Chart performances underscore the band's enduring appeal in the US market, where early works achieved the highest accolades.

Live albums

Counting Crows has released five live albums, each capturing the band's signature improvisational style and emotional depth in concert settings, often featuring extended arrangements, spoken-word interludes, and alternate interpretations of their material that differ significantly from studio versions. These recordings span from early career highlights to later tour compilations, emphasizing the group's evolution and audience connection during performances. Unlike their studio work, the live albums prioritize raw energy and spontaneity, with frontman Adam Duritz frequently expanding songs like "Round Here" into multi-part narratives. The debut live release, Across a Wire: Live in New York City, arrived in 1998 on Geffen Records, peaking at number 19 on the US Billboard 200. This double album compiles acoustic and electric sets from 1997 appearances, including a VH1 Storytellers session and an MTV Live from the 10 Spot performance at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. It draws primarily from their early catalog, with notable deviations such as the 13-minute rendition of "Anna Begins," which incorporates extended piano-driven improvisation absent in the studio cut from August and Everything After, and a high-energy "Shallow Days" blending rock elements for a more anthemic feel. Formats included CD and cassette, with the album certified platinum in the US for over one million units sold. In 2006, Geffen issued New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken Music Hall, recorded during the band's February 2003 European tour at Amsterdam's Heineken Music Hall and peaking at number 52 on the US Billboard 200. This single-disc set focuses on mid-career tracks from Recovering the Satellites and This Desert Life, capturing the tour's intimate yet explosive vibe with a 17-song selection. Unique elements include an elongated "Goodnight Elisabeth" featuring Duritz's stream-of-consciousness vocals extending beyond the original's structure, and a cover of "The Ghost in You" by The Psychedelic Furs arranged with fuller band dynamics. Released on CD and digital formats, it highlights the group's post-2002 recovery phase.
  • iTunes Live from Soho*, a digital-exclusive EP released by Geffen in 2008, reached number 66 on the US Billboard 200. Recorded during an intimate session at Apple's store in , this concise seven-track offering reimagines songs from in a stripped-down acoustic format. Standout deviations feature a folk-infused "You Can't Count on Me" with subtle string additions and a vulnerable "If I Could Give All My Love ( Is Dead)" shortened for emotional intensity without the studio's orchestral layers. Available only via , it exemplifies the band's adaptability in small-venue settings.
Eagle Rock Entertainment released August and Everything After: Live at Town Hall in 2011, which peaked at number 73 on the US Billboard 200. Capturing a November 2007 concert at New York City's Town Hall, the album faithfully performs the entirety of the band's 1993 debut album in sequence, augmented by guest musicians like David Immerglück on additional instruments. Key reinterpretations include a medley of "Round Here," "Raining in Baltimore," and an original interlude "Private Archipelago," transforming the opener into a 15-minute epic with orchestral swells and Duritz's improvised storytelling far exceeding the studio's eight-minute runtime; "Mr. Jones" gains a bluesy edge with horn accents. Issued on CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and vinyl, it celebrates the debut's legacy while showcasing matured arrangements. The most recent live album, Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow, came out in 2013 on as a compilation of 15 tracks from the 2012 Outlaw Roadshow Tour across various venues, emphasizing the band's raw touring intensity without a notable US Billboard 200 entry. This set mixes staples and rarities, such as an 11-minute "Covered in Rain" with jam-band extensions and collaborative flourishes from opening acts, diverging from the concise Saturday Nights version, and a high-octane "" incorporating crowd participation. Released on CD, vinyl, and digital, it encapsulates the tour's nomadic spirit and the group's enduring live prowess.

Compilation albums

Counting Crows has released two compilation albums, serving as retrospective collections of their work for broader commercial appeal and dedicated listeners. Films About Ghosts (The Best Of...), released on November 2, 2003, by in CD and digital formats, provides a career-spanning overview of the band's hits from their first five studio albums up to . The 16-track collection peaked at number 32 on the US chart and number 15 on the , while achieving gold certification from the RIAA in January 2004 for 500,000 units sold. It includes fan favorites such as "Mr. Jones," "," and "," alongside the previously unreleased original "American Girls" and a cover of Joni Mitchell's "" featuring (originally from but recontextualized here). This release marked a commercial milestone, aggregating key singles to introduce or reintroduce the band's sound to new audiences amid their established catalog.
No.TitleFrom Original AlbumLength
1Angels of the Silences3:39
25:32
34:16
44:56
55:26
67:09
7Mr. Jones4:33
85:25
9American GirlsNew for compilation4:22
104 Days3:45
11'854:39
12Goodnight Elisabeth4:30
135:44
14Sullivan Street4:21
15All My Friends4:32
163:45
Aural 6, issued on November 27, 2008, by Geffen Records as a limited-edition CD exclusive to Best Buy stores, functions as a concise sampler for fans, drawing from standout tracks across the band's discography without new material. This six-track release highlights core songs like "Mr. Jones" and "A Long December," offering an accessible entry point or refresher for dedicated listeners in a promotional, low-volume format. It did not chart on major Billboard or international lists due to its restricted distribution.
No.TitleFrom Original AlbumLength
1Mr. Jones4:33
2A Long December4:56
3Colorblind (soundtrack version)3:22
4Hard Candy4:22
5Hanging TreeAcross a Wire: Live in New York4:12
6Accident in ParadiseNew Moon soundtrack4:52

Extended plays

Counting Crows released their sole extended play, , on May 21, 2021, through BMG Records in digital and 12-inch vinyl formats. This four-track EP, produced by Brian Deck and recorded by Neil Strauch, serves as a conceptual suite blending the songs into a continuous 19-minute exploring themes of identity, transience, and human connection. The project emerged as a creative response during the , with band members recording remotely to navigate lockdown restrictions, marking their first original material since 2014's Somewhere Under Wonderland. The EP's , "Elevator Boots," released in April 2021, captured significant attention on adult alternative radio, peaking at number 4 on the chart and highlighting the band's enduring appeal in that format. Overall, received positive critical reception for its innovative structure and lyrical depth, positioning it as a teaser for the band's creative evolution.
No.TitleLength
1."The Tall Grass"4:35
2."Elevator Boots"3:48
3."Angel of 14th Street"5:02
4."Bobby and the Rat-Kings"5:54
Total length:19:19
The tracks form a cohesive suite without traditional breaks, emphasizing a dreamlike progression that was later expanded into the full-length album Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! in 2025.

Singles

1990s singles

The 1990s singles of Counting Crows primarily drew from their debut album August and Everything After (1993) and later releases like This Desert Life (1999), capturing the band's early alt-rock introspection and contributing to their rise in the alternative music scene through radio airplay and music video exposure. The lead single "Mr. Jones," released in December 1993, marked their commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard Radio Songs chart and number 2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, while reaching number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. Follow-up singles from the same album, such as "Round Here" (released 1994), further solidified their presence, with "Round Here" achieving number 31 on the US Radio Songs chart, number 7 on Modern Rock Tracks, and number 11 on Mainstream Rock Tracks. These tracks were issued in various formats, including CD singles, cassette singles, and promotional vinyl, often featuring live versions or acoustic takes as B-sides to enhance fan engagement during tours. "Omaha" (1994) served as a modest promotional single without major chart success. "" (1994) fared better on rock formats, reaching number 66 on the Radio Songs chart, number 4 on Mainstream Rock Tracks, and number 49 on the UK Singles Chart, with its music video receiving rotation on to promote the album's tour. "" (1994), another album track elevated to single status, peaked at number 17 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and was released primarily as a radio promo and single. By the late 1990s, singles from reflected a more polished sound; "" (1999) entered the US Modern Rock Tracks at number 17, number 28 on Radio Songs, and number 46 in the UK, bolstered by a B-side like "Love and Theft," an original track exclusive to the single release. "" (1999) achieved number 3 on the US Adult Alternative Songs chart but saw limited mainstream traction, issued as a with extended mixes. A promotional version of "All My Friends" circulated in late 1999 ahead of its full 2000 release, peaking at number 7 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and supporting the album's thematic exploration of relationships.
Single TitleRelease YearKey US Chart PeaksUK PeakNotes and Formats
Mr. Jones1993Radio Songs #5, Modern Rock #2#28Lead single; CD/cassette/vinyl; music video in MTV rotation
Round Here1994Radio Songs #31, Modern Rock #7, Mainstream Rock #11#70CD single with live B-sides; MTV video
Omaha1994None majorNonePromo CD single; limited commercial release
Rain King1994Radio Songs #66, Mainstream Rock #4#49CD/vinyl promo; tour tie-in
A Murder of One1994Mainstream Rock #17NoneRadio/live CD single
Hanginaround1999Radio Songs #28, Modern Rock #17, Mainstream Rock #37#46CD single; B-side "Love and Theft"
Mrs. Potter's Lullaby1999Adult Alternative #3NoneCD single with mixes; promo focus
All My Friends1999 (promo)Modern Rock #7NonePromo CD ahead of 2000 release
These singles underscored ' 1990s trajectory, blending poetic with accessible melodies to achieve over 20 million sales by decade's end, though individual single certifications were rare beyond album contexts.

2000s singles

The represented a pivotal decade for ' singles, as the band navigated a shift toward more pop-oriented sounds while leveraging collaborations and film tie-ins to achieve broader commercial success. Building on their 1990s foundation, releases like the re-promoted "Hanginaround" and soundtrack contributions showcased a blend of introspective with accessible melodies, attracting new listeners through radio play and visual media. Chart trajectories during this period varied, with some tracks peaking in the top 40 on the US and others dominating adult alternative formats, reflecting the band's evolving appeal to mainstream audiences. Collaborations, such as with on a cover, and original compositions tied to major films like , marked key transitions in their style, emphasizing upbeat energy alongside their signature emotional depth. Key singles from this era included "Hanginaround," originally from the 1999 album but fully released and peaking at number 28 on the US in early 2000, while reaching number 20 on the Adult Top 40 chart. "Colorblind," a promotional single from the same album, gained prominence through its inclusion in the 1999 Cruel Intentions soundtrack, though it did not chart commercially but received significant radio and video airplay. The 2002 track "American Girls," featuring backing vocals by from the album , topped the US Alternative Songs and Adult Alternative (Triple-A) charts, underscoring the band's rock roots with a number 33 peak in the UK. The following year, "," a cover of Joni Mitchell's classic featuring , became one of their biggest hits, peaking at number 42 on the US , number 5 on Adult Contemporary, and number 16 in the UK; it was certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 units. Another single, "If I Could Give All My Love ( Is Dead)," achieved a modest number 50 peak on the UK Singles Chart in 2003. The band's most notable single, "Accidentally in Love" from the 2004 film, reached number 39 on the US , number 23 on Adult Contemporary, and number 28 in the UK; nominated for an Award for Best Original Song, it featured an animated tying into the movie and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Later in the decade, from the 2008 album , "You Can't Count on Me" bubbled under the Hot 100 at number 103, while "" peaked at number 28 on the Triple-A chart, highlighting a return to mellower, reflective material.
YearTitleAlbum/SourceNotable Chart Peaks
2000This Desert Life / Re-releaseUS Hot 100 #28, Adult Top 40 #20
2000ColorblindThis Desert Life / Cruel Intentions soundtrack promoNo major commercial charts; promo single
2002American Girls (feat. )Hard CandyUS Alternative #1, Triple-A #1, UK #33
2003 (feat. )Hard CandyUS Hot 100 #42, AC #5, UK #16
2003If I Could Give All My Love ( Is Dead)Hard CandyUK #50
2004Accidentally in LoveShrek 2 soundtrackUS Hot 100 #39, AC #23, UK #28; RIAA Platinum
2008You Can't Count on MeUS Bubbling Under Hot 100 #3 (equiv. #103)
2008Black and BlueUS Triple-A #28
These singles, often released in multiple formats including CD, digital download, and promotional videos, emphasized the band's adaptability, with "Accidentally in Love" exemplifying their crossover potential through its lighthearted tone and film synergy. While not all tracks achieved top 40 status on the Hot 100, their performance on adult and alternative charts solidified ' enduring presence in rock radio throughout the decade.

2010s and 2020s singles

In the , shifted toward independent releases, embracing covers and original material that reflected a more introspective and collaborative sound, often promoted through digital platforms and live performances rather than traditional radio singles. The band's 2012 covers album Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation) marked their first self-released project via , emphasizing fan-favorite reinterpretations without major standalone singles, though "Cover Up the Sun" gained traction on adult alternative radio, peaking at #16 on the US AAA chart. This era highlighted the band's adaptation to streaming, with the album's digital rollout allowing for broader accessibility and fan engagement via platforms like . The 2014 album Somewhere Under Wonderland, released on , produced two key singles that reinforced ' presence on adult alternative radio. "Palisades Park," the lead single released on July 8, 2014, is a sprawling nine-minute piano-driven that evoked the band's signature emotional depth, accompanied by an official featuring urban imagery to underscore themes of memory and loss; it peaked at number 8 on the US chart. Follow-up single "Scarecrow," released September 2, 2014, offered an upbeat contrast with its driving rhythm, peaking at number 10 on the US chart and tying into the album's promotional tour across and . These releases benefited from the digital age's emphasis on lyric videos and teasers, helping the album debut at #7 on the Billboard 200. Entering the 2020s, returned after a seven-year hiatus with the EP in May 2021, self-released through BMG, which introduced a suite-like structure blending rock and orchestral elements. The "Elevator Boots," released April 27, 2021, captured the highs and lows of touring life in a melodic, wistful track with an official lyric video; it peaked at #4 on the chart and ranked #10 on the year-end tally. A live single, "Almost You Up" (with Stephen Kellogg), emerged in 2023 as a digital promo tied to ongoing tours, showcasing the band's continued emphasis on live recordings in the streaming era. The 2025 full-length Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!, expanding the 2021 EP with five new tracks, aligned with the rise of hybrid album-tour strategies. Lead single "Spaceman in Tulsa," released February 21, 2025, debuted at #50 on the UK Official Singles Chart, supported by an official music video and tying into the album's narrative of displacement and wonder; it garnered streaming buzz with appearances on editorial playlists. Follow-up "Under the Aurora," unveiled April 4, 2025, featured a thematic video emphasizing atmospheric visuals, while the closing single "With Love, From A-Z," released May 8, 2025, promoted the album's May 9 street date and the subsequent The Complete Sweets! tour, which included European dates and arena shows. These releases underscore Counting Crows' evolution in the streaming landscape, where singles often serve as tour previews, though data gaps persist for post-tour metrics.
YearSingleAlbum/EPKey Charts and Notes
2012Cover Up the SunUnderwater Sunshine... AAA #16; digital promo single focusing on covers era.
2014Palisades ParkSomewhere Under Wonderland AAA #8; with official video.
2014Somewhere Under Wonderland AAA #10; upbeat follow-up, tied to album launch tour.
2021Elevator Boots #4 (year-end #10); lyric video.
2023Almost Woke You Up (Live) (with Stephen Kellogg)Non-albumDigital live single; promo for ongoing tours.
2025Spaceman in TulsaButter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! Singles #50; video and tour tie-in.
2025Under the AuroraButter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!Thematic video; streaming promo ahead of album release.
2025With Love, From A-ZButter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!Closing single; supports The Complete Sweets! tour dates.

Other contributions

Soundtrack appearances

Counting Crows have contributed several songs to film and television soundtracks, often enhancing key emotional or narrative moments in media projects. One of their most notable soundtrack appearances is "Colorblind," which was featured in the 1999 teen drama Cruel Intentions. The track, written by Adam Duritz and Charlie Gillingham, plays during a pivotal romantic scene between characters Sebastian and Annette, underscoring themes of vulnerability and desire in the film's modern adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Released on the Cruel Intentions soundtrack album that year, "Colorblind" received significant radio airplay and helped to broaden the band's appeal beyond alternative rock audiences. The band's most commercially successful soundtrack contribution came with "Accidentally in Love," originally written specifically for the 2004 animated film Shrek 2. This upbeat, pop-infused track serves as the opening credits song, capturing the film's playful tone during Shrek and Fiona's honeymoon sequence. First released on the Shrek 2 soundtrack in 2004 and later included on reissues of the band's 2003 compilation Films About Ghosts: The Best of Counting Crows from mid-2004 onward, it became a major hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top 10 on charts in several countries, including #3 in Ireland and Spain. The song's exposure through the blockbuster film significantly boosted Counting Crows' visibility in the 2000s, introducing their music to a younger, family-oriented audience and earning a nomination for Best Original Song at the 77th Academy Awards, where the band performed it live. Other soundtrack uses include the cover of Joni Mitchell's "" (featuring ), which appeared in the 2002 romantic comedy . Originally from the band's 2002 album , the track plays over end credits, aligning with the film's lighthearted setting and themes of environmental whimsy. This placement helped the cover gain renewed traction, peaking at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. While not an exclusive composition, such licensing deals highlighted ' versatility in blending their introspective style with mainstream media narratives.

Guest appearances and covers

Counting Crows members have made several guest appearances on recordings by other artists, primarily featuring lead singer Adam Duritz providing backing vocals. Duritz contributed harmonies to "6th Avenue Heartache" by The Wallflowers on their 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse, adding emotional depth to the track's introspective tone. In 2001, Duritz appeared on Ryan Adams' album Gold, delivering backing vocals on "Answering Bell" and "Rosalie Come & Go," reflecting the close friendship and collaborative spirit between the two artists during that era. More recently, in 2022, Duritz provided backing vocals on two tracks from ' album : "the man himself" and "the kingdom is within you," enhancing the album's ambitious, orchestral arrangements and marking a fruitful cross-continental . Beyond individual contributions, the full band has participated in tribute projects with cover versions. In 2024, Counting Crows recorded a cover of "Oh Sheena" for the benefit album Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin, transforming the original power-pop track into an urgent, full-band rock rendition to support the artist's recovery from a spinal cord injury. The performance, featuring Duritz's distinctive vocals over driving guitars, highlights the band's affinity for reinterpretation in charitable contexts.

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