But the problems were not left behind in Los Angeles. Almost immediately, the two split up. Bottrell abandoned the project, leaving Sheryl to produce the album herself. In the fall of 1996, Sheryl's self-titled second album was released, and immediately spawned the hit single If It Makes You Happy . The album, almost exclusively the work of Sheryl alone, was met with critical success and put to rest the debate over her personal music skills.
Love Is A Good Thing .
Sheryl has said that the song is an observation of America's problems and not a direct attack on Wal-Mart. For the record, however, guns are indeed a part of the chain's inventory. Sheryl's second album garnered its fair share of awards, although with less fanfare than her debut album. Never Dies starring Pierce Brosnan. It would later be nominated for another Grammy for Best Song from a Motion Picture.