Any one else really disappointed?

[Blondie85]

Any one else disappointed as I am with the track list on Stevie's upcoming best of CD? I sincerely hope that will not be the final track list of the CD. I have several versions of every single song listed, why would I want to buy another CD of yet another version of a song. Thats a huge let down, Im sure other people would be able to make a better Best of CD with the songs already out there. I would rather have a remastered Bella Dona, Wild Heart, Rock A little or Buckingham Nicks than a Best of CD like the one that is coming out. I definitely wouldnt buy it, at the most I'll download the tracks if somone happens to post them on a website.

EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (SINGLE EDIT)
STAND BACK (SINGLE EDIT)
STOP DRAGGIN' MY HEART AROUND - with Tom Petty
CRYING IN THE NIGHT (SINGLE VERSION) - Buckingham Nicks
LEATHER AND LACE (SINGLE EDIT) - with Don Henley
ROOMS ON FIRE (7" REMIX)
I CAN'T WAIT (SINGLE VERSION)
THE NIGHTMARE (12" VERSION)
NIGHTBIRD (SINGLE VERSION) - * US CD ONLY
DREAMS - Deep Dish featuring Stevie Nicks
PLANETS OF THE UNIVERSE (TRACY YOUNG MIXSHOW)
LONG WAY TO GO (7" REMIX)
TALK TO ME
IF ANYONE FALLS
SORCERER (SHERYL CROW RADIO EDIT) - * US CD ONLY
BLUE DENIM (SINGLE REMIX)
IF YOU EVER DID BELIEVE (RADIO EDIT)
AFTER THE GLITTER FADES - * US CD ONLY
MAYBE LOVE (SINGLE REMIX) - * NOT ON US CD
EVERY DAY - * NOT ON US CD
HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN (LIVE FROM RED ROCKS) - * NOT ON US CD

[bikerchic]

^^ Where's Beauty and the Beast? only the best and most talked about song of her last tour :shrug:

[Standback383]

Whoa, I didn't even know she was releasing a best of CD! Wow, I guess I've been out of the loop for a while now :( Anyway, I agree, I pray that's not the set-in-stone track list....hmm...

[SortaSavageLike]

At least the track list makes more sense than the VBOFM CD that came out in 2002.

Since when did Family Man, No Questions Asked, and Skies the Limit represent the "very best of Fleetwood Mac?"

I swear to God, everything after Hold Me on that set was just pulled out of a hat. :rolleyes:

[goldie]

At least the track list makes more sense than the VBOFM CD that came out in 2002.

Since when did Family Man, No Questions Asked, and Skies the Limit represent the "very best of Fleetwood Mac?"

I swear to God, everything after Hold Me on that set was just pulled out of a hat. :rolleyes:

:nod: I can't even listen to the CD after Hold Me.

And yes I am quite disappointed in the Stevie tracklist. (this is the 1st time I've seen it posted anywhere)

[JazmenFlowers]

disappointed? not really. I mean it is a greatest hits compilation.

disappointed it's not a solo album instead? yeah.

[amber]

I have to say, I am pleasantly suprised that Long Way to Go made the compilation. Because I love it.
Otherwise the whole release is pretty lame. But the song choices are more interesting than I thought they would be. I'm also glad Crying in the Night is on there.
Buy it? No, not really.

[Johnny Stew]

I'd like to stress that this track-listing has not been confirmed, so, really, any nitpicking is a bit premature.

Don't get me wrong -- I'm not saying we can't or shouldn't discuss it. We just need to be mindful of its unconfirmed status.

[Rickypt]

Not disappointed, just not interested. We already have a Best Of CD and we have a boxed set. I guess this is some kind of contract fulfilling thing?

I think I'd be more excited by something like, I don't know, a reworking of Stevie classics featuring a symphony or something.

[RockALittle250]

I'd rather Stevie release a greatest hits compilation for 2006 and then have her release a really great album w/ new material in 2008 or 2009, then have her release a so-so, hastily put together new album for 2006 just for the sake of releasing an album...so think of it that way :)

[RockALittle250]

Not disappointed, just not interested. We already have a Best Of CD and we have a boxed set. I guess this is some kind of contract fulfilling thing?

I think I'd be more excited by something like, I don't know, a reworking of Stevie classics featuring a symphony or something.


I consider the box-set as a serious collectors item/compilation only, because the casual or even often Stevie listener isn't gonna go out and buy that when they can just buy the single disk Timespace...so really, it's been 15 years since Stevie has released a single-disk best of compilation.

[Rickypt]

then have her release a so-so, hastily put together new album for 2006 just for the sake of releasing an album...so think of it that way :)

She'd better get going!

[Rickypt]

so really, it's been 15 years since Stevie has released a single-disk best of compilation.

Yes, but she's only released 2 albums since then. I don't think Blue Denim, MLWCYM, Sorcerer, POTU, and Every Day warrant a new "best of".

I'm not against it, just totally not interested.

EDIT: Unless it results in a scaled-down, intimate venue tour to promote the CD. Then I'm interested.

[Johnny Stew]

Not disappointed, just not interested. We already have a Best Of CD and we have a boxed set. I guess this is some kind of contract fulfilling thing?Well, something that really should be taken into account is the fact that, while we do already have a "best of" CD, it's been 15 years since 'Timespace' was released. It's also been 8 years since 'Enchanted.'

A "best of" released well over a decade ago is basically considered to be obsolete by a record company, and boxed-sets, no matter how reasonably priced, never sell as well as 1-disc compilations.

And while she's only released two studio albums since 'Timespace,' there have been eight singles in that time ("Maybe Love," "Blue Denim," "Twisted," "Reconsider Me," "If You Ever Did Believe," "Every Day," "Planets of the Universe" and "Sorcerer").

Releasing a new "best of" gives the record company a chance to inexpensively shine a light on Stevie's back catalog again: with just a small amount of promotion (most of which will come in the form of reviews and/or ads in the various magazines, like Billboard, People and Rolling Stone), and the set will probably move a few hundred-thousand units while also cross-promoting her old albums.

It's nothing new for the die-hards, but it's smart from a business standpoint.

[UnwindedDreams]

EDIT: Unless it results in a scaled-down, intimate venue tour to promote the CD. Then I'm interested.Do you realize that Stevie will never want to play small venues...she's concentrated on selling out Stadiums:lol: :laugh:

[bikerchic]

Well, I'm not going to buy it. I paid enough money for the box set and I'd rather listen to her rarities and bootlegs anyway. But what I would buy is a dvd of all her old and current concert footage with some FM thrown in there.

[UnwindedDreams]

Well, I'm not going to buy it. I paid enough money for the box set and I'd rather listen to her rarities and bootlegs anyway. But what I would buy is a dvd of all her old and current concert footage with some FM thrown in there.
You know you wanna buy it;)

[Rickypt]

Do you realize that Stevie will never want to play small venues...she's concentrated on selling out Stadiums:lol: :laugh:

Well, she sold out MSG back in June and she only had to sing I Need To Know and a couple of duets! :laugh:

[UnwindedDreams]

Well, she sold out MSG back in June and she only had to sing I Need To Know and a couple of duets! :laugh:True... she probably will next tour...by herself:laugh: do you think she could? the crowd was loving her...people were chanting her name before she even came on...:shocked:

[jkmaletic]

I'd like to stress that this track-listing has not been confirmed, so, really, any nitpicking is a bit premature.

Don't get me wrong -- I'm not saying we can't or shouldn't discuss it. We just need to be mindful of its unconfirmed status.

Exactly. How many times have we been duped by Amazon or some other CD selling site before about "future" cds or even DVDs for that matter? :distress:

[nightbird89]

I actually am pretty impressed. I like the remixes, and crying in the night. I just don't get Everyday and HAEWAFY not being on the us cd.

[AliceLover]

I am not upset by this at all. ANYTHING Stevie at this point ill take. Shes getting older folks. A new CD prob means more touring which I think is great. I don't think theres much more toruing for her left so I say enjoy it while we have it.

[DavidMn]

Thats not too good if thta's the final song list.

[foxyluva]

Jeez you people bitch about everything! Its a Very Best Of for goodness sake! It was never going to have 'rarities' on it - its made for the mainstream. We had our release of rarities with "Enchanted".

I think its a great idea to release a current "Very Best of" that showcases that Stevie was just more than the 80s hits. It will also prompt fans to go out and buy full Stevie albums...

Its bloody hard to please you people :distress:

[Kelly]

I was thinking the same thing, Michael. :) Its a VBO/GH album....its not going to have rarities! I am so thrilled with Crying in the Night and Long Way to Go......I will buy it just for those two songs. This is a label thing....a way for them to make money. They aren't going to make money selling obscure songs and demos. Nobody likes that stuff but us and this release is not "for" hard cores. I do not think she needs another GH package but it seems to be standard practice.

[Rickypt]

Jeez you people bitch about everything! Its a Very Best Of for goodness sake! It was never going to have 'rarities' on it - its made for the mainstream. We had our release of rarities with "Enchanted".

I think its a great idea to release a current "Very Best of" that showcases that Stevie was just more than the 80s hits. It will also prompt fans to go out and buy full Stevie albums...

Its bloody hard to please you people :distress:

Where is this all coming from? People aren't posting saying that a commerical Best Of album needs to be filled with rarities. Most of us are saying we aren't interested in a CD that has nothing new or different. And since Crying In the Night is on there, that means rarities were/are allowed and so it's fair for fans to discuss other ones that they would like to see included and to express disappointment there aren't more.

[wheart]

I'm actually quite impressed with the track list for this CD. I think it a good representation of Stevie's work. You can't do a CD like this and please everyone. It's impossible. So, I do have one problem with it. The Nightmare? What's THAT doing on there?

I also really would like to see a NEW shot of Stevie for this cover. It seems like she hasn't done any promo pictures in forever (probably since she hasn't released anything in forever:lol: :lol: But I really hope they don't pull out some tired photo for the cover that we've all seen a zillion times...

[vermicious knid]

And while she's only released two studio albums since 'Timespace,' there have been eight singles in that time ("Maybe Love," "Blue Denim," "Twisted," "Reconsider Me," "If You Ever Did Believe," "Every Day," "Planets of the Universe" and "Sorcerer").

I don't think I knew that these three were ever released as singles. Probably because they didn't even make the Hot 100. I might have prefered "Touched by an Angel" or "Somebody Stand By Me". I found pictures for Reconsider Me and If You Ever Did Believe, but does anyone have a picture of the Twisted single?

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[MacMan]

I don't think I knew that these three were ever released as singles. Probably because they didn't even make the Hot 100. I might have prefered "Touched by an Angel" or "Somebody Stand By Me". I found pictures for Reconsider Me and If You Ever Did Believe, but does anyone have a picture of the Twisted single?


I think Twisted may have just been a radio issued track, or single. I've heard it tons on the radio here.

I think it's a good idea to put this collection out there and have something out that's new on the shelf and updated. Enchanted, like most would agree, can't really be considered a "best of" in the traditional sense - and one that can easily be purchased, cause it can't! So from '91 till now to have an updated "best of" or hits collection, makes sense. She's been fairly active in the last few years (playing only her hits anyway), and this looks to be gathering most of the singles in one collection. A few are missing, but the biggest ones are all there.

I say bring it on...

[Johnny Stew]

I am so thrilled with Crying in the Night and Long Way to Go......I will buy it just for those two songs.

And since Crying In the Night is on there, that means rarities were/are allowed

I'm actually quite impressed with the track list for this CD. So, I do have one problem with it. The Nightmare? What's THAT doing on there?Since OoohMissionary has been unwilling or, more likely, incapable of producing any evidence that this tracklisting is legitimate, I'd like to stress, again, that we really should refrain from getting too excited or too disappointed by it.

[Johnny Stew]

does anyone have a picture of the Twisted single?The promo CD for "Twisted" didn't have a picture cover, only a back inlay (with the title, et al).

[DestinyRules]

If that's the final set list, this "Best of" CD is a complete waste of time in my book.

Several of those songs have already been on best of compilations and such and there's other material on TISL that is as deserving or more deserving for consideration on such a CD (*cough* "Fall From Grace" *cough*).

Of course, I bet the completists and the dyed in the wool fans would still jump all over it.

[skcin]

Since OoohMissionary has been unwilling or, more likely, incapable of producing any evidence that this tracklisting is legitimate, I'd like to stress, again, that we really should refrain from getting too excited or too disappointed by it.

I agree. Until I see something official, I'm not buying it. Come on, The Nightmare? I love that stupid song, but a "best of" it is not. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

Well, The Divine Stevie Nicks had this tracklikst, which was unlikely to say the least and though I like most of the less known songs:

1. Rooms On Fire
2. Long Way To Go
3. Wild Heart Listen
4. Sable On Blond
5. Two Kinds Of Love
6. Stand Back
7. Fire Burning
8. Ooh My Love
9. Alice
10. Enchanted
11. Nothing Ever Changes
12. Ghosts
13. If Anyone Falls
14. Gate And Garden

[KarmaContestant]

Well, The Divine Stevie Nicks had this tracklikst, which was unlikely to say the least and though I like most of the less known songs:

1. Rooms On Fire
2. Long Way To Go
3. Wild Heart Listen
4. Sable On Blond
5. Two Kinds Of Love
6. Stand Back
7. Fire Burning
8. Ooh My Love
9. Alice
10. Enchanted
11. Nothing Ever Changes
12. Ghosts
13. If Anyone Falls
14. Gate And Garden

I think you make a good point here Jason.

I agree. Until I see something official, I'm not buying it. Come on, The Nightmare? I love that stupid song, but a "best of" it is not. :laugh:

The Nightmare is not that unlikely...especially if Stevie wanted it on Enchanted. She may have insisted that it be included on her best of, and maybe that's why so many of the other tracks are radio edits - to leave room for her remix of The Nightmare. Also, Stevie herself remixed The Nightmare....so why wouldn't she want to include it?

I know lots of people swear that Stevie hates all of her own material from 1985-1995 but I just don't believe it myself, and seeing this remix of the Nightmare is perfectly logical.

However....a good point has been made in that there has been no tracklisting from any official source.

[nightbird89]

Jeez you people bitch about everything! Its a Very Best Of for goodness sake! It was never going to have 'rarities' on it - its made for the mainstream. We had our release of rarities with "Enchanted".

I think its a great idea to release a current "Very Best of" that showcases that Stevie was just more than the 80s hits. It will also prompt fans to go out and buy full Stevie albums...

Its bloody hard to please you people :distress:

Totally agree! And the long way to go remix could be counted as a rarity...

[BTFLCHLD]

I had no idea there was a "bestof" coming! :eek:

[skcin]

The Nightmare is not that unlikely...especially if Stevie wanted it on Enchanted. She may have insisted that it be included on her best of, and maybe that's why so many of the other tracks are radio edits - to leave room for her remix of The Nightmare. Also, Stevie herself remixed The Nightmare....so why wouldn't she want to include it?

I know lots of people swear that Stevie hates all of her own material from 1985-1995 but I just don't believe it myself, and seeing this remix of the Nightmare is perfectly logical.

However....a good point has been made in that there has been no tracklisting from any official source.


I say that because the artist usually doesn't have a ton of input on these Rhino compilations. The Nightmare wasn't even close to being a hit, and even most fans think the song's a bit of a joke (although I myself love it.) "Stevie at her cut & poaste best" I've heard it described as (Sparky? Towie?)

I just see more "hits" being on there. I may be wrong. :shrug: I'll buy it regardles of wht is or isn't there, since I'm a completist.

[KarmaContestant]

I say that because the artist usually doesn't have a ton of input on these Rhino compilations. The Nightmare wasn't even close to being a hit, and even most fans think the song's a bit of a joke (although I myself love it.) "Stevie at her cut & poaste best" I've heard it described as (Sparky? Towie?)

I just see more "hits" being on there. I may be wrong. :shrug: I'll buy it regardles of wht is or isn't there, since I'm a completist.

Me too. ;)

[wheart]

Well, The Divine Stevie Nicks had this tracklikst, which was unlikely to say the least and though I like most of the less known songs:

1. Rooms On Fire
2. Long Way To Go
3. Wild Heart Listen
4. Sable On Blond
5. Two Kinds Of Love
6. Stand Back
7. Fire Burning
8. Ooh My Love
9. Alice
10. Enchanted
11. Nothing Ever Changes
12. Ghosts
13. If Anyone Falls
14. Gate And Garden

I always found this compilation to be bizarre because it only pulled from The Wild Heart and OSOTM. Not bad, mind you, just weird. Why use songs from only two albums, and why those two, in particular.

[MacMan]

I always found this compilation to be bizarre because it only pulled from The Wild Heart and OSOTM. Not bad, mind you, just weird. Why use songs from only two albums, and why those two, in particular.

It's an import from Europe and I think it's because these songs are the only ones published by EMI in Europe. Same reason why The Wild Heart got that repackage a few years ago out of Holland or something like that.

[Nicks Fan]

I think the tracklisting is ok. Not great but not that bad either. I will buy it for my colection . Hopefully she will release a new album soon.

Matt

[BlackWidow]

Why is everyone surprised..we know she hasn't been really writing at all.
This news came out while she was in New Zealand/Australia. She said there would be no new tracks.

[wheart]

It's an import from Europe and I think it's because these songs are the only ones published by EMI in Europe. Same reason why The Wild Heart got that repackage a few years ago out of Holland or something like that.

Well that makes sense. I knew there had to be some reason.

[whitesoxx]

I was pleasantly surprised by the tracklist, actually, I thought it was going to be an all-hits compilation. And you can only fit so many songs on a single disc, so I think the balance between hits and lesser known favorites has been done pretty well. And the inclusion of Crying In The Night and the 12" of the Nightmare is a bonus, I love the remixed Nightmare, so much better than the album version (in the same way that the extended Rock a little is way better than the album version).

and yes, of course I already have all the songs several times, but it is a Best Of album, not an anthology of any sorts, so it's for those that may not have any Stevie albums at all and not specifically geared towards the hardcore fan.

In my case, i will get both the European and US versions because I am a completist with too much money lol

[SapphireSister]

Disappointed? Hell no, in fact I'm thrilled anything is being released. Given I'd much prefer it be new material but I'm happy with anything at this point. There are even some pleasant surprises in there (CITN, LWTG, IYEDB). One thing I've learned from this board, you can't please everyone. In fact, most people are going to bitch no matter what.

I will most certainly be purchasing this album! For me, that's what being a hard core dedicated fan is all about. Sure, I could burn this exact CD myself at home but I'd rather own everything she officially (or unofficially) releases.

Where's the love people?

[SapphireSister]

I was pleasantly surprised by the tracklist, actually, I thought it was going to be an all-hits compilation. And you can only fit so many songs on a single disc, so I think the balance between hits and lesser known favorites has been done pretty well. And the inclusion of Crying In The Night and the 12" of the Nightmare is a bonus, I love the remixed Nightmare, so much better than the album version (in the same way that the extended Rock a little is way better than the album version).

and yes, of course I already have all the songs several times, but it is a Best Of album, not an anthology of any sorts, so it's for those that may not have any Stevie albums at all and not specifically geared towards the hardcore fan.

In my case, i will get both the European and US versions because I am a completist with too much money lol
I like you...I didn't even read this before posting but it seems as if we share the same sentiment. Welcome to the board by the way :wavey:

[Villavic]

Not disappointed, just not interested. We already have a Best Of CD and we have a boxed set. I guess this is some kind of contract fulfilling thing?

I agree. It's a good compilation for anyone who doesn't own Timespace or Enchanted. But for us who have almost all released material.. don't care about it

Plus, there is not enough new material for a "best of.. Vol II" . After Timespace there were only Street Angel and Trouble in Shangri-la. Not enough for a brand new compilation.

[skcin]

Why is everyone surprised..we know she hasn't been really writing at all.
This news came out while she was in New Zealand/Australia. She said there would be no new tracks.

Surprise & disappointment are 2 very different things. :shrug: You can still expect something, but be disappointed when it actually happens.

[Street Angel]

It's an import from Europe and I think it's because these songs are the only ones published by EMI in Europe. Same reason why The Wild Heart got that repackage a few years ago out of Holland or something like that.

No, that's not correct. At least in Germany, all of Stevie's albums were regularly released at the time. I suppose the track list you talked about is the result of a lack of interest in a quality product on EMI's part and the fact that The Wild Heart and OSOTM sold quite well over here. Plus, it includes some of Stevie's best-known singles (as far as Europe is concerned), i.e. Stand Back, If Anyone Falls and Rooms On Fire. Like "Let's include the radio hits and some other stuff from those albums in particular, maybe someone will buy them too". But this is just another speculation. :)

[MacMan]

No, that's not correct. At least in Germany, all of Stevie's albums were regularly released at the time. I suppose the track list you talked about is the result of a lack of interest in a quality product on EMI's part and the fact that The Wild Heart and OSOTM sold quite well over here. Plus, it includes some of Stevie's best-known singles (as far as Europe is concerned), i.e. Stand Back, If Anyone Falls and Rooms On Fire. Like "Let's include the radio hits and some other stuff from those albums in particular, maybe someone will buy them too". But this is just another speculation. :)

Yeah, it is an import. It's a Dutch compilation. And I wasn't talking about any track list, nor my particular lack of interest in one, I was simply replying to a question as to why only those two albums were used when pulling tracks to make up the Divine set.

[Johnny Stew]

And I wasn't talking about any track list, nor my particular lack of interest in one....Reading Maik's post, I think that he meant EMI's lack of interest regarding that release, not yours. :)

Regarding the upcoming "best of," my preference would be at least one new song, but I'll be pleased if it features some of the single edits/mixes, since many will be making their digital debut (much like "Rhiannon," "Over My Head," "Think About Me" and "Sisters Of The Moon" on 'The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac').

[Street Angel]

Yeah, it is an import. It's a Dutch compilation. And I wasn't talking about any track list, nor my particular lack of interest in one, I was simply replying to a question as to why only those two albums were used when pulling tracks to make up the Divine set.

Whoa, no need to get upset! Indeed I was talking about EMI's lack of interest and I thought that was clear. Please keep in mind that I'm not a native speaker when it comes to English, so maybe sometimes things might be misunderstood more easily.

Thanks Brian for clearing this up on my behalf! :) BTW, has my PM arrived? Just wanted to be sure.

[BlackWidow]

Surprise & disappointment are 2 very different things. :shrug: You can still expect something, but be disappointed when it actually happens.

true..such is life sometimes...:shrug:

[LeighB04]

I've become very disillusioned with La Nicks the last few years. She seems content to simply dole out the old recycled songs, and think her fans will be happy to accept that. I can't find the recent interview where she openly admits to it, but for someone so massively talented, to simply sell out and expect us to still buy a CD for the new artwork....very disappointing!
However much I have loved the woman's music over the last 30 years, I have no interest in going to see her again, or buy anything that isn't the same-ole, same-ole..... She needs to either retire or give us something worthwhile. Heck, I'd even settle for the old unreleased demos being re-recorded at this point... :mad:

[JazmenFlowers]

I've become very disillusioned with La Nicks the last few years. She seems content to simply dole out the old recycled songs, and think her fans will be happy to accept that. I can't find the recent interview where she openly admits to it, but for someone so massively talented, to simply sell out and expect us to still buy a CD for the new artwork....very disappointing!
However much I have loved the woman's music over the last 30 years, I have no interest in going to see her again, or buy anything that isn't the same-ole, same-ole..... She needs to either retire or give us something worthwhile. Heck, I'd even settle for the old unreleased demos being re-recorded at this point... :mad:
well, I'm curious as to how a "Best of" makes her a sellout. her last "Best of", with the exception of Enchanted, was about 15 years ago. an updated one is due. on top of that, if the current reports are true, Crying In the Night is due to be on this new release as well as mixes that are rare and hard to find.

In my opinion, she does give us something worthwhile. she's been touring almost nonstop since 2003 and has added some nice songs back into the setlist and covered a few others. for ****, she's doing Insider with Tom Petty live...hello!!! we all wished for this and it finally happens. yet, she's still churning out the same old ****? :shrug:

to me, an artist doesn't have to churn out an album every 2 years to matter. the whole "release something new or retire" is getting old.

[BlackWidow]

Well, something that really should be taken into account is the fact that, while we do already have a "best of" CD, it's been 15 years since 'Timespace' was released. It's also been 8 years since 'Enchanted.'

A "best of" released well over a decade ago is basically considered to be obsolete by a record company, and boxed-sets, no matter how reasonably priced, never sell as well as 1-disc compilations.

And while she's only released two studio albums since 'Timespace,' there have been eight singles in that time ("Maybe Love," "Blue Denim," "Twisted," "Reconsider Me," "If You Ever Did Believe," "Every Day," "Planets of the Universe" and "Sorcerer").

Releasing a new "best of" gives the record company a chance to inexpensively shine a light on Stevie's back catalog again: with just a small amount of promotion (most of which will come in the form of reviews and/or ads in the various magazines, like Billboard, People and Rolling Stone), and the set will probably move a few hundred-thousand units while also cross-promoting her old albums.

It's nothing new for the die-hards, but it's smart from a business standpoint.

You got that right!

[UnwindedDreams]

well, I'm curious as to how a "Best of" makes her a sellout. her last "Best of", with the exception of Enchanted, was about 15 years ago. an updated one is due. on top of that, if the current reports are true, Crying In the Night is due to be on this new release as well as mixes that are rare and hard to find.

In my opinion, she does give us something worthwhile. she's been touring almost nonstop since 2003 and has added some nice songs back into the setlist and covered a few others. for ****, she's doing Insider with Tom Petty live...hello!!! we all wished for this and it finally happens. yet, she's still churning out the same old ****? :shrug:

to me, an artist doesn't have to churn out an album every 2 years to matter. the whole "release something new or retire" is getting old.I agree 100% with what you just said...well done, Jason:laugh:

she's done i don't even know how many shows since '03...the woman is on a roll:laugh:

[Blondie85]

I've become very disillusioned with La Nicks the last few years. She seems content to simply dole out the old recycled songs, and think her fans will be happy to accept that. I can't find the recent interview where she openly admits to it, but for someone so massively talented, to simply sell out and expect us to still buy a CD for the new artwork....very disappointing!
However much I have loved the woman's music over the last 30 years, I have no interest in going to see her again, or buy anything that isn't the same-ole, same-ole..... She needs to either retire or give us something worthwhile. Heck, I'd even settle for the old unreleased demos being re-recorded at this point... :mad:

Exactly how I feel :( . Her new CD (if it comes out the way most people think it will) feels like such a let down, I would expect something much more than recycled old songs. :mad:

[Kelly]

Exactly how I feel :( . Her new CD (if it comes out the way most people think it will) feels like such a let down, I would expect something much more than recycled old songs. :mad:

Is Stevie supposed to record albums until the day she dies? I think she has earned the right to enjoy her life and make the decisions that make her happy now. She has given us alot of music in the last three/four decades and if she wants to focus on something else for a change and not recording, I am ok with that. Touring because she is enjoys singing and doesn't want to give it up totally, is fine with me too. She doesn't have to retire from performing just because she may not be up for writing and recording new songs. I would never expect her to.