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Originally posted by dissention
TISL:
1. Trouble In Shangri-La- One of my all-time favorites and the best lyrics ever written by Stevie.
2. Candlebright- I like it, but it's not a fave. It seems a little overlong.
3. Sorcerer- Perfection. I love Sheryl Crow on this.
4. Planets of the Universe- I much prefer the extended version, but both versions rock. Another one of Stevie's best.
5. Every Day- No thanks.
6. Too Far From Texaaaaaasssssss- One of the worst she's ever recorded.
7. That Made Me Stronger- Another stinker.
8. It's Only Love- Fantastic. I think it would've been phenomenal if it had just one guitar and Stevie's voice, though. A gem.
9. Love Changes- Blech. I hate everything about this song, with the exception of the last two lines, they're great lyrics.
10. I Miss You- Amazing. It should've been a single.
11. Bombay Sapphires- Love it! I love how their voices blend together.
12. Fall From Grace- I love it, too. Great vocal and great lyrics.
13. Love Is- I love the demo, I hate the album version.
SYW:
3. Illume- I love the vocal, Lindsey's guitar, and a few particular verses. The "trade you for diamonds" verse is a favorite of mine; it's beautiful.
4. Thrown Down- I've stated my thoughts on it many a time before.
7. Say You Will- The radio version is better than the album version, but I like it. Very catchy and sweet. it could've been a massive hit if it was promoted right.
10. Smile At You- Love it! Powerful vocal and it's better than the demo. Lindsey did it so differently and I love it.
11. Running Through the Garden- I adore it, but it pales in comparison to the demo. I want the dueling vocals back.
12. Silver Girl- I hated it at first, but it's grown on me. I listen to it now.
15. Everybody Finds Out- The best vocal she's ever recorded. She hits notes I didn't think she could hit.
16. Destiny Rules- Love the lyrics, but she sings it in her granny voice. I do, however, like the opening vocal.
18. Goodbye Baby- Beautiful.
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I also agree with most of Dissention's analysis
Trouble in Shangri-La has incredible lyrics and an overall great vibe. I acually like Candlebright a whole lot (great vocals!) but It can seem a little long sometimes. Sorcerer, Planets of the Universe, It's Only Love, Bombay Sapphires and Fall from Grace are all perfection. I can't believe so many people think It's Only Love is the worst song on TISL....the simple arrangement w/ acoustic guitar, Stevie's vocals unlike anything she's ever recorded, great lyrics...I also love Bombay Sapphires, esp. the Chorus w/Macy Gray...very old-school sounding Stevie! I don't live I Miss You as much, but I still listen to it. Love the line "she's back on that staircase on the way up to her place"...great imagery, and totally reminds me of young Stevie in every way.
SYW also has some gems....Illume, Thrown Down. I can really get into SYW sometimes, but I really don't like the kiddie voices or how the backup singers take over the chorus live. Smile at You has incredible vocals, but that second chorus goes on for way too long! Running Through the Garden and Everybody Finds out are great when I'm feeling into them, which ISN'T always. Destiny Rules is good, but the vocals call get too monotonal. Overall, both albums have their high and low points, and I wouldn't say one outweighs the other by very much
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