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TrueFaith77
03-21-2009, 10:26 AM
It's out now. I think it's a lovely package. I'm so glad and impressed that she re-recorded the tracks.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VFC5BU/ref=dm_ty_alb

What do y'all think?

Here's what I posted at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VFC5BU/ref=dm_ty_alb) and RateYourMusic.com (http://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/stevie_nicks/crash_into_me___landslide/):

Inspiration & Renewal

Someone needs to examine the circumstances behind this unusual project. Stevie Nicks goes into the studio to re-record some of her Mac classics (like "Landslide"), solo hits, and covers of various songs (like "Crash Into Me") that were featured in her Soundstage concert. I can't wait to hear how it all comes together on the upcoming album.

As an introduction to this endeavor, "Crash Into Me / Landslide" suggests that themes of renewal will be prevalent: it goes from a view of the battle of the sexes as playground taunting on "Crash" ("I'm queen of the castle") to acceptance of age, mortality, maturity on a delicate, orchestral rendition of "Landslide" ("and I'm growing older too"). Renewal, then, is the appropriate theme as she breathes new life into old songs. She genuinely seems inspired.

David
03-21-2009, 11:30 AM
So did she rerecord these vocals in a studio? I thought some people said these were the vocals from the Soundstage show.

Whatevertheless, I like "Landslide"! She doesn't sound like her current nasal self, but quite a bit like the Stevie of "Street Angel" radio appearances.

SandyMac
03-21-2009, 11:44 AM
I love both songs. :thumbsup:

I love the strings on Landslide. Very well done.

TrueFaith77
03-21-2009, 12:29 PM
So did she rerecord these vocals in a studio? I thought some people said these were the vocals from the Soundstage show.

Whatevertheless, I like "Landslide"! She doesn't sound like her current nasal self, but quite a bit like the Stevie of "Street Angel" radio appearances.

I think you answered your own question. I mean I know post-recording work could be done on the live vocals, but this sounds like the improvement began with a new vocal (and THEN probably more tweaking on the dials).

RockALittle250
03-21-2009, 12:55 PM
I think you answered your own question. I mean I know post-recording work could be done on the live vocals, but this sounds like the improvement began with a new vocal (and THEN probably more tweaking on the dials).

I think Crash was taken from the show, and they added additional vocals and instruments in the studio, but Landslide sounds like it was all done in the studio when Stevie, Joe and Waddy were in Nashville.

TrueFaith77
03-21-2009, 01:01 PM
I think Crash was taken from the show, and they added additional vocals and instruments in the studio, but Landslide sounds like it was all done in the studio when Stevie, Joe and Waddy were in Nashville.

We need answers! :blob1:

nailatixela
03-21-2009, 01:21 PM
I like Crash. I try to like Landslide but I don't like what they did to her voice. She doesn't sound like Stevie - she sounds like a singer doing an okay cover of Stevie though. :(

TrueFaith77
03-22-2009, 08:31 AM
I like Crash. I try to like Landslide but I don't like what they did to her voice. She doesn't sound like Stevie - she sounds like a singer doing an okay cover of Stevie though. :(

Dang. I need to forget you said this! lol

wheart
03-22-2009, 09:41 AM
I haven't listened to Crash yet but I love Landslide. I love the fact that it's toned down and sung very close to the original. I know some folks have said it doesn't sound like Stevie but I love it. I think it's a very nice, refreshing version, quite different from the live versions we've been hearing for all these years! And I love the cover shot.

GypsyDreams
03-22-2009, 04:09 PM
I am lovin' the cover of this and I love the songs!! :blob1:

She does sound a little different in "Landslide" but I think it's beautiful. :thumbsup:

StandbackStevie
03-22-2009, 06:26 PM
i love both tracks im probably not her best critic i love anything she does really

RockALittle250
03-25-2009, 06:36 PM
Crash is currently Stevie's top mp3 download on Amazon!