Cheaper Than Free snippet - Page 4

tabruns · #46 02-02-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mitzo

I am not a fan of Mike Campbell's rockin' work with her in the past (can someone name some lovable work they've done?), but I am hoping Dave Stewart makes some nice castles in the air around Stevie's voice and music. In the end, it will all be about song choice and atmospheric arrangements, for me.

I definitely agree with this.

Hawkeye · #47 02-02-2011, 04:05 PM

FM77, IS the Cheaper then Free on Stevie's album much different then the bit of Dave's we've heard? That seems easy enough to remember I'd imagine.

HejiraNYC · #48 02-02-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

FM77, IS the Cheaper then Free on Stevie's album much different then the bit of Dave's we've heard? That seems easy enough to remember I'd imagine.

Ha ha ha. Wait, let me answer on his/her behalf. Yes. It was really good and it had lots of guitars on it and her voice was upfront in the mix.

HejiraNYC · #49 02-02-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tabruns

I definitely agree with this.

I think Mike Campbell is the worst thing to ever happen to Stevie Nicks. I was seriously hoping she would drop him like a used tampon for this new album, but apparently he just clings on to Mama like a barnacle. I blame Tom Petty. He should have been putting those Heartbreakers on tour non-stop so that Mike Campbell would not have enough time to f*** up Stevie's new album.

Dodfather · #50 02-02-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I think Mike Campbell is the worst thing to ever happen to Stevie Nicks. I was seriously hoping she would drop him like a used tampon for this new album, but apparently he just clings on to Mama like a barnacle. I blame Tom Petty. He should have been putting those Heartbreakers on tour non-stop so that Mike Campbell would not have enough time to f*** up Stevie's new album.

I'm being very lazy and not looking for myself but can someone name the songs that he's done with her? I know he was heavily involved in Street Angel but can't think of the actual tracks/albums... Once I see a list of the songs I'll decide!

Christopher · #51 02-02-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I think Mike Campbell is the worst thing to ever happen to Stevie Nicks. I was seriously hoping she would drop him like a used tampon for this new album, but apparently he just clings on to Mama like a barnacle. I blame Tom Petty. He should have been putting those Heartbreakers on tour non-stop so that Mike Campbell would not have enough time to f*** up Stevie's new album.

Though Stevie did drop him literally off TISL..Bye bye "My Heart"

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Originally Posted by Dodfather

I'm being very lazy and not looking for myself but can someone name the songs that he's done with her? I know he was heavily involved in Street Angel but can't think of the actual tracks/albums... Once I see a list of the songs I'll decide!

Imperial Hotel, Ghosts, Whole Lotta Trouble, Fire Burning, Desert Angel, Blue Denim, Greta, Kick It & My Heart (TISL outtake)

APerfectLie · #52 02-02-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I thought this was a song written by Dave?

Apparently they wrote it together. But according to Dave, he wrote Everybody Loves You and then sent his demo to Stevie and she put her vocal ontop of his, which can explain why ELY sounds kinda off in the snippet we have. But I hope she put her own words on parts of ELY.

mikebise · #53 02-02-2011, 07:06 PM

Mike also plays guitar on the released version of "Battle Of The Dragon". And "Too Far From Texas". And "Kick It".

Greta
Imperial Hotel
The Dance
Freedom
The Mixdown
Fire Burning
Desert Angel
You Like Me
Blue Denim
My Heart
Whole Lotta Trouble
Ghosts

All songs I enjoy! I hope "You Like Me" is on In Your Dreams!

HejiraNYC · #54 02-02-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebise

Mike also plays guitar on the released version of "Battle Of The Dragon". And "Too Far From Texas". And "Kick It".

Greta- Tuneless, meandering, middling... what other words can I use to describe this song?

Imperial Hotel- Let's face it- this is a mediocre tune saved by the tremendous, wailing, shredding vocal. This would have been unlistenable if anyone else had sung it.

The Dance- Is there a barf icon I can use?

Freedom- Perhaps my least favorite BTM song. It's down there with "Stand on the Rock" for me.

The Mixdown- This definitely should remain in the scrap heap.

Fire Burning- One of the lowest points on an album that is a lowpoint itself.

Desert Angel- Some call this a masterpiece. I call it a hot mess. I wish I could "call it missing."

You Like Me- Never heard this.

Blue Denim- Okay, ONE Mike Campbell song I somewhat like. But that's not an impressive batting average.

My Heart- This song goes nowhere musically. The chorus is utter garbage.

Whole Lotta Trouble- The other lowpoint of TOSOTM. "Fire Burning" and "WLT" exemplify everything I find offensive about the Klono-Stevie era.

Ghosts- Okay, TWO MC songs I like. And this one I do really like.

Christopher · #55 02-02-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Greta- Tuneless, meandering, middling... what other words can I use to describe this song?

Imperial Hotel- Let's face it- this is a mediocre tune saved by the tremendous, wailing, shredding vocal. This would have been unlistenable if anyone else had sung it.

The Dance- Is there a barf icon I can use?

Freedom- Perhaps my least favorite BTM song. It's down there with "Stand on the Rock" for me.

The Mixdown- This definitely should remain in the scrap heap.

Fire Burning- One of the lowest points on an album that is a lowpoint itself.

Desert Angel- Some call this a masterpiece. I call it a hot mess. I wish I could "call it missing."

You Like Me- Never heard this.

Blue Denim- Okay, ONE Mike Campbell song I somewhat like. But that's not an impressive batting average.

My Heart- This song goes nowhere musically. The chorus is utter garbage.

Whole Lotta Trouble- The other lowpoint of TOSOTM. "Fire Burning" and "WLT" exemplify everything I find offensive about the Klono-Stevie era.

Ghosts- Okay, TWO MC songs I like. And this one I do really like.

Well then , tell us how u really feel.

However I do love "Blue Denim", "Greta", "Ghosts", "Kick It "in that order. And agree on "Imperial Hotel" that Stevie's vocal is kick ass & phenom.

OMG I was just thinking is it a coincidence that Stevie & Mike Campbell had 3 collaborations each on what are generally regarded as Stevie weakest efforts: SA & OSOTM.

This is not sitting well with me...suddenly realizing he most likely co-wrote 2 IYD tracks. Eh! I probably shouldn't worry, because right now whats really got me worried - back on topic - Am I the only one questioning Dave & Stevie co-writing chemistry based on Cheaper Than Free?

This new extended clip with the lyrics "More exciting than high fashion......High passion!" left me in shock. If this is any indication of the lyrical content to come, Stevie may not be getting many critical accolades for IYD at all. This is as cheesy as Stevie Baby's lyrics, but not in a cute way.

FM77 · #56 02-02-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

FM77, IS the Cheaper then Free on Stevie's album much different then the bit of Dave's we've heard? That seems easy enough to remember I'd imagine.

Well, the snippet isn't as full instrumentally but essentially it is the same. I mean you don't change melodies no matter who is singing it. Hers has a very cool guitar hook in it that makes the song very memorable. Its a slide guitar hook--electric but very Ry Cooder/Bonnie Raitt-ish. Her version starts acoustic in the verse and builds to a full sound in the chorus. I really like it even though lyrically it's very different than what she typically writes.

The video that I saw for the song was shot in her house (not the condo) and it is very cool---I saw it several times and it made me like the song more every time I heard/saw it. It was shot as a performance and as a behind-the-scenes-making-of-the record. Stevie looks fabulous and is having so much fun that you get sucked into it. There is a snippet in the video of her doing a little dance with a little black hat on---it was my favorite part.

FM77 · #57 02-03-2011, 09:36 AM

If anyone finds a longer snippet of Dave's version...please post.

pwyll · #58 02-03-2011, 08:28 PM

http://l.wbx.me/l/?instId=fb368642-0...e-stewart.html

A friend sent me this link earlier today. At the end of the interview, they play Dave's studio version "The Nashville Version" of "Cheaper Than Free"

Check it out. It's very nice, especially on a decent system.