Moments that bring down good songs

[Phil]

Ken B, I agree with everything you have said, except for live versions of "Dreams" post mid 1980's. Whilst I understand why those high notes are missed by many, I actually like the more tortured, mature versions. My only problem with the live versions post mid 1980's is that Stevie sometimes sounds bored, but this is true of just about everything she performs these days.
Regarding "Everybody Finds Out", I'm certain there's a half decent song in there somewhere, but the production is so clunky, it just saps the life out of proceedings. Stevie's vocal is also strained to the point of being unlistenable in my opinion. (This also applies to many of her songs on the Say You Will album.)
Sanders8323, I agree with most of your comments except for "Silver Springs" and "When I See You Again". I do think "When I See You Again" is jarring in parts, but this is due to the arrangement more than Stevie's vocal in my opinion. I really dislike the percussive element as well as those awful backing vocals courtesy of Christine and Lindsey. If the song had been an acoustic reading all the way through, I think it would be improved. Whilst I kind of enjoy Lindsey's vocal towards the end, I would have preferred Stevie's harmony vocal to have remained intact.
I would like to add "Illume" to the list because the finished version frustrates me. I believe this could have benefited from a more melodic arrangement, perhaps featuring piano, and a less monotone vocal from our girl. In other words, Christine should have been present. Such a waste.