The Counting Crows return with their 5th album, Hard Candy! This album ventures into newer territory of pop and whimsical musical arrangements. The heart and soul of the band is still intact and they are better than ever. Produced by Steve Lillywhite with Ethan Jones and featuring guest performances by Matthew Sweet, Leona Naess, Ryan Adams and Sheryl Crow. First single: "American Girls" (featured in the the Coca-Cola ad).