Commercial performance

In the United States, 100 Miles From Memphis was the Billboard 200

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's second-highest debut. The album which started at number #3 with sales of 55,000 copies is the singer's eighth top 10 album. In its second week, the album droped to number #8, with sales of 24,000 copies. In the third week, the album fell to number 16. In the fourth week, the album fell to number 23. In its fifth week, the album fell to number 33. In its sixth week, it fell to number 35. But in its seventh week, it gave a big fall to number 65.

In Canada, the album sold 4,600 copies in its first week, debuting at #2 on the Canadian Albums Chart

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, losing to Eminem

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's Recovery, which sold 28,000 copies. To date, the album has sold 150,000 copies in the US.

Critical reception

100 Miles from Memphis has received positive reviews from music critics. Knoxville.com calls the album "sonically impressive" and Sheryl Crow's "most ambitious release so far", although not impressed with her voice, noticing a disconnection with the sound. They gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5.

BBC also gave 100 miles a positive review, calling it a "mix of white soul, rock and reggae" and praising the partnership between Crow and producer Doyle Bramhall II. The album is considered to be a nostalgic move for Sheryl, for a time when soul had an upbeat message. Crow's excitement is noticed throughout the record.

Billboard magazine says "100 miles is a path Crow was certainly wise to tread", praising her celebratory mind frame and the joyous mood of lead single "Summer Day", as well as "Peaceful Feeling" and first track "Our Love is Fading". Keith Richards' swagger is also noticed on the reggaefield "Eye to Eye".

Mojo Magazine finds Crow in a peaceful state of mind, after adopting her two sons, Wyatt Steve and newborn Levi James. At 48, she finally "returns to her roots". Mojo praises producers Doyle Bramhall II and Justin Stanley (Amy Winehouse) in their pursuit of "shimmering Memphis sound" and calls ballads "Stop" and Crow's cover of "Sideways" two of her most "vulnerable and classy performances". The album is rated 4 out of 5 stars.

The album was made BBC Radio 2

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's album of the Week for the week commencing July 10.

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
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Oricon Weekly Albums Chart	34
Oricon Non-Japanese Weekly Albums Chart	6
German Albums Chart	46
The Australian Albums Chart	95
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The Scottish Albums Chart Scottish Singles and Albums Chart The Scottish Singles Chart and Scottish Albums Chart are charts compiled by The Official Charts Company, based on physical and digital sales in the STV North, STV Central and ITV Border regions....	37
The Irish Albums Chart Irish Albums Chart The Irish Albums Chart is the Irish music industry standard albums popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on its behalf by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured electronically...	34
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The Spanish Albums Chart	77
The Swiss Albums Chart	17
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The Canadian Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS...	2
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The U.S. Billboard Rock Albums Chart	1