The Wild Heart... what is the big deal with this CD?

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by blinker12

At any rate, she is still singing wonderfully on her records. There aren't many lackluster vocal performances on either TISL or SYW. That's why I just want her to get back in the studio, and forget performing live for a while!

I'm in complete agreement. I always refer to tours as "time-wasters" between albums.

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

Nixxxed, thanks so much for taking the time to post that "one other quick thing." I busted out my month-old vinyl copy of 'The Wild Heart,' placed it on my turntable and...BAM! There's such a huge difference in sound quality, that I am nearly listening to a different record. The title track is even more powerful than it is on CD--a feat I would never have thought possible. Roy Bittan's organ and piano work throughout the album sound much better on vinyl as well.

Thank you for allowing me to rediscover 'The Wild Heart!'

You're so right - Roy's piano on the title track makes the entire album for me, especially near the end when Stevie starts cooing and whispering while Roy is going nuts. The synths on the vinyl version are fab too, pulsing and edgy -- I think they sound the *worst* on the CD, especially on IAF and "Nightbird".

I think to date I've worn out 3 vinyl copies -- I'm currently on my fourth. Although I kept my original LP because the cover and lyric insert are better printed. I always loved that the cover was matte. Two of the replacement copies I've bought have been glossy.

And I LOVE that you have the vinyl version and a turntable. Especially since they stopped pressing LPs about the time you were born.

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

You're so right - Roy's piano on the title track makes the entire album for me, especially near the end when Stevie starts cooing and whispering while Roy is going nuts. The synths on the vinyl version are fab too, pulsing and edgy -- I think they sound the *worst* on the CD, especially on IAF and "Nightbird".

I think to date I've worn out 3 vinyl copies -- I'm currently on my fourth. Although I kept my original LP because the cover and lyric insert are better printed. I always loved that the cover was matte. Two of the replacement copies I've bought have been glossy.

And I LOVE that you have the vinyl version and a turntable. Especially since they stopped pressing LPs about the time you were born.

Ever since I posted this thread I have been trying to force myself to love this album and so far I am in love with "I Will Run to You"! I never gave that song a chance, but now that I have I love it.

On a different note, whenever I am singing along to Nothing Ever Changes I feel like Michael Jackson singing "come back little boy!"

[eclipse]

You just have to remember she is talking to Lindsey and his Little Boy ways.....I love singing along to that song too...

I don't want to disagree with "someone else" about gate/garden...but the whole first stanza is lame.... I hate it.
But I think once it starts with "Do I love you?" After that, I love it and think that it is a great tune-

And I just wish her voice sounded better on Nightbird, because I love the song but she sounds so very tired and worn out, right from the opening line.

All in all- It isn't my fav albulm/cd-but I do listen a lot
~~eclipse~~

[dissention]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

On a different note, whenever I am singing along to Nothing Ever Changes I feel like Michael Jackson singing "come back little boy!"

Drop the word "back" from that lyric and then it sounds like something Jacko would say and sing.