It is really difficult to make a decision in these places.
Oh well... Trouble In Shangri-La is one of my favorite Stevie albums, second only to Bella Donna. I do believe she achieved a level of greatness that she didn't have (at least in a solo album) since those years. "Trouble In Shangri-La", "Planets Of The Universe", "Sorcerer", "Fall From Grace" are four songs that can be considered among her best. Also she gives great renditions of "Everyday" and "It's Only Love". I don't like "Too Far From Texas" or "That Made Me Stronger" too much, but overall the album is mesmerizing.
The fact that she has two really weak songs on Say You Will ("Illume" and "Silver Girl", in my opinion) made me think that I would choose Shangri-La. But then again there are also brilliant songs... "Thrown Down", "Goodbye Baby", "Destiny Rules", "Running Through The Garden" being my absolute favorites. I believe the production helped her a lot in this record and I think her lyrics are mesmerizing on various spots.
With a lot of doubts, I'll choose Say You Will.
Song of the moment - I'd Rather Go Blind
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