DISCUSSION: Stevie's songs from Tango in the Night

[tilthefirefades]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Street Angel really isn't as bad as the rap it's given in my humble opinion. Sure, it's got it's share of real stinkers, but every Stevie solo album does in my opinion. I happen to think there are some truly strong tracks on Street Angel, most notably Blue Denim and Love Is Like A River.

For those who haven't heard Street Angel, give it a listen and decide for yourselves. Go to www.grooveshark.com and you can stream all the songs on Street Angel for free. There are quite a few people on this board (I'm not making an example out of anyone in particular!) who have judged this album harshly without listening to it first. Just go give it a listen... all you'll be out is your time if you end up not liking it.

I completely agree, it is definitely worth the money I think. Greta and Kick It are also very good.

If only Miranda were here to back Street Angel up

[LiquidDiamonds]

Originally Posted by tilthefirefades

I completely agree, it is definitely worth the money I think. Greta and Kick It are also very good.

If only Miranda were here to back Street Angel up

The only song I can appreciate is Blue Denim. The rest of the album is a lyrical and vocal mess.

[bluefox4000]

I agree. after Wild heart....it's Over She has not made a quality album since......

Mick

[tilthefirefades]

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

I agree. after Wild heart....it's Over She has not made a quality album since......

Mick

With most of my personal opinion aside, TISL is as good, if not better than Bella Donna and Wild Heart.

[TerraRhiannon]

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

I agree. after Wild heart....it's Over She has not made a quality album since......

Mick

Trouble in Shangri-La? Really, No? In my opinion it is the best after Bella Donna

[bluefox4000]

OK OK down down lol Sorry guys just don't see it. I'd like too.....but does not work.

Mick

[APerfectLie]

I'm in the minority again, but I like all of Stevie's songs on this album. No, they aren't her best, but they aren't terrible IMO.

Seven Wonders- Best song on the album. Yes, Little Lies and Everywhere are good, but they seem somewhat generic to me. IDK why, but they do. Tango In The Night and Caroline are also really amazing songs, but I still like Seven Wonders the best. I know Stevie didn't write it, but she claims the lyrics were actually "very different" than what Sandy wrote, so kudos to Stevie!

Welcome to the Room... Sara- I love the subject matter of this song. And I like the lyrical way she wrote it. Very literal, but at the same time very confusing. Plus it has one of my favorite lines ever, "When you hang up that phone, well you cease to exist."

When I See You Again- Probably my least favorite song of hers on the album. However, she sounds so heartbroken in it, I like it. The "wassaamattababy" gets really repetitive, but alas, I still give it a listen every once in a while.

[Nikolaj]

Have read much TOSOTM bashing lately, and it's fine for those who do to have that opinion. I still stand by mine, which is that TOSOTM has the largest collection of excellently written songs of any SN solo album. She outdid herself with the songwriting; there may be some issues with the production, though not on every track.
For those who have never heard 'The Other Side Of The Mirror' know that there's a handful of us who think it best represents SN as a songwriter and there's some incredible vocals on it, too. Pick it up used, even. I think it's got better songs on it than TISL did!

[ryan4136]

I'm a bit suprised at the lack of respect/enjoyment of these tracks by so many people.

Tango top to bottom is a much better album than Mirage, and while I would agree SN's contribution to the album was the weakest of the three writers there are some high points to these songs.

Seven Wonders---for me is the song I like the least on TITN. Not written by Stevie, this is FM trying to make a catchy Stevie tune for the album.

However, the other two contributions are quality attempts. We are all aware what Stevie was going through, and we clearly are not getting Sara/Beautiful Child etc. on this album. But she's also in a different place and luckily unlike some people is not just writing the same song album after album.

WTTRS--Lyrically seems to drift from very solid segments to very confusing segements (even on a SN scale). The fact that it's a half talk/sing type song i think adds value to it, and portrays confusion by the singer....do they really know what's going on. Plenty of build up in this song as it goes.

WISYA- Very good song....SN's vocals can drive you nuts...but to me that seems purposely done (at least to a degree). The alternate take on youtube is much smoother, making me feel as though they were trying to capture something and felt they did with her voice. Easily the best song lyrically, incredicbly deep, on par with a Storms if you ask me. And without question the LB portion of this song is the highest point on the album (outside of Little Lies). I probably have listen to the final minute of that song as many times as anything on that album......very high quality contribution. I think a lot of the mid-late 80's vibe is lost on us...even for those of us that lived through it. Some of it's understanding I think has faded away. I feel this is the best "band" centered album since Rumours, (and I believe Tusk is the best of thier albums) They went back to emphasizing eachother, even as they knew it was falling apart. Had this album been made in 80 or 81 it would've sounded completely different and we'd all be claiming it as one of the best ever.

[EnchantedKiwi]

What would you guys think about Stevie redoing When I See You Again on stage? I think if her a Lindsey just did an acoustic version on the next tour or something it could be pretty amazing! Thats something I would personally love to see.