St. Petersburg Times, Tampabay.com, April 19, 2009
http://www.tampabay.com/features/mus...icle992336.ece
Stevie Nicks
Album: The Soundstage Sessions (Reprise)
In stores: Now
Why we care: Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen: Even when they were young, their voices sounded shot — great, but weary and kaput. The rare lady in that craggy company is Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks, the mystic Fleetwood Mac twirler who had a sweet solo career, too. On her first live album, the 60-year-old puts new spin on old gems plus adds a swell cover of Dave Matthews' Crash Into Me. And yes, she still sounds beautifully broken.
Why we like it: She keeps Stand Back as a cheezy disco-synth dancer, but gives Landslide Nashville strings and wisened gravitas.
Reminds us of: Although I've seen AC/DC live, Nicks remains my all-time loudest concert.
Download these: Crash Into Me and Sara
Grade: B