SYW or TISL?????

[diamondsnake]

As far as Stevie's songs go, which one is better, according to you? I'm going to say that SYW is far superior... I like her voice better on this album. She sounds sort of monotonal on TISL.

And I like how SYW is a dark pop album, as opposed to sunny and happy, like TISL. You know what I mean? And TISL hasn't had the staying power that SYW has had so far.

[littlelies7]

I prefer SYW.

Thrown Down: my fav track by her!!

[darklinensuit]

Definitely TISL.
Some of her SYW vocals are terrific, but a few are croakier than I'd prefer. I like all the TISL vocals.

- Jake

[Hawkeye]

couldn't agree with you more Chris. And I can't say that's always the case But it is here for sure. Stevie's 9 songs on Say You Will are PERFECTION (well Say You Will falls short of perfection but it's kind of like Angel on bad drugs) And are all 100 times better then her TISL songs. Actually her worst SYW song is better then almost all of TISL (the title song of TISL and Fall From Grace being the two wondeful exceptions)

[Janet]

I'm a huge Stevie fan ok, and I say this out of love.

Stevie has a magic and I like her solo stuff and if you asked me to choose between her songs on TOSOTM or RAL, I'd choose those MAYBE.

But Lindsey brings out a magic in Stevie and I really love alot of her SYW songs, plus I have a soft spot for the two of them, so I prefer SYW by far.

TISL and SYW do go well together though...

[sorcerer0078]

My only wish is that we actually got to see Sorcerer on SYW rather than TISL. The only reason i say this is that the original Sorcerer demo sounded awesome with the two of them & their harmonies. Although Sheryl & Stevie do it well!!

Otherwise i'd have to vote for SYW. Songs like Illume, Thrown Down, Destiny Rules & Everybody finds out have that sort of edge that alot of her TISL songs dont. Although, TISL title track, bombay sapphires, Planets & Fall from grace are good songs too!!

[tommer]

i really can't decide

although both albums have their stinkers (say you will is crap, that made me stronger, love changes and too far from texas are pure embarassments) but overall, in the course of 2 years, stevie managed to release some of her best, most inspired, and as far as i'm concerned- her most beloved tracks ever.

songs such as POTU, fall from grace, candlebright, goodbye baby or destiny rules can definetly be considered as some of her all time best. i think it's amazing that in such a late stage in her career she created 2 of her best records. if you'd have ask me a few years back i'd say she's past her prime, but now i feel it's one of her greatest periods as an artist

[DrummerDeanna]

I love them both....and really I think it's impossible to choose between a stevie SOLO album and an FM album.

I love Stevie, but with FM she IS different...I agree that being with Lindsey brings out a sort of magic in her music...but I love her solo stuff as well....

I'll take Stevie's music any way I can get it SYW and TISL both rock!!

[dissention]

TISL:

1. Trouble In Shangri-La- One of my all-time favorites and the best lyrics ever written by Stevie.
2. Candlebright- I like it, but it's not a fave. It seems a little overlong.
3. Sorcerer- Perfection. I love Sheryl Crow on this.
4. Planets of the Universe- I much prefer the extended version, but both versions rock. Another one of Stevie's best.
5. Every Day- No thanks.
6. Too Far From Texaaaaaasssssss- One of the worst she's ever recorded.
7. That Made Me Stronger- Another stinker.
8. It's Only Love- Fantastic. I think it would've been phenomenal if it had just one guitar and Stevie's voice, though. A gem.
9. Love Changes- Blech. I hate everything about this song, with the exception of the last two lines, they're great lyrics.
10. I Miss You- Amazing. It should've been a single.
11. Bombay Sapphires- Love it! I love how their voices blend together.
12. Fall From Grace- I love it, too. Great vocal and great lyrics.
13. Love Is- I love the demo, I hate the album version.

SYW:

3. Illume- I love the vocal, Lindsey's guitar, and a few particular verses. The "trade you for diamonds" verse is a favorite of mine; it's beautiful.
4. Thrown Down- I've stated my thoughts on it many a time before.
7. Say You Will- The radio version is better than the album version, but I like it. Very catchy and sweet. it could've been a massive hit if it was promoted right.
10. Smile At You- Love it! Powerful vocal and it's better than the demo. Lindsey did it so differently and I love it.
11. Running Through the Garden- I adore it, but it pales in comparison to the demo. I want the dueling vocals back.
12. Silver Girl- I hated it at first, but it's grown on me. I listen to it now.
15. Everybody Finds Out- The best vocal she's ever recorded. She hits notes I didn't think she could hit.
16. Destiny Rules- Love the lyrics, but she sings it in her granny voice. I do, however, like the opening vocal.
18. Goodbye Baby- Beautiful.

[rhiannon1119]

It's impossible for me to choose between two completely different albums. Stevie is one way in her solo career and totally the opposite when she records with FM. The vibes are just a little bit different. I love both TISL and SYW equally. They are some of the best stuff she's done in a long time!

Michelle

[Siri Ruane]

SYW deffinetly.

[strandinthewind]

Originally posted by dissention
TISL:

1. Trouble In Shangri-La- One of my all-time favorites and the best lyrics ever written by Stevie.
2. Candlebright- I like it, but it's not a fave. It seems a little overlong.
3. Sorcerer- Perfection. I love Sheryl Crow on this.
4. Planets of the Universe- I much prefer the extended version, but both versions rock. Another one of Stevie's best.
5. Every Day- No thanks.
6. Too Far From Texaaaaaasssssss- One of the worst she's ever recorded.
7. That Made Me Stronger- Another stinker.
8. It's Only Love- Fantastic. I think it would've been phenomenal if it had just one guitar and Stevie's voice, though. A gem.
9. Love Changes- Blech. I hate everything about this song, with the exception of the last two lines, they're great lyrics.
10. I Miss You- Amazing. It should've been a single.
11. Bombay Sapphires- Love it! I love how their voices blend together.
12. Fall From Grace- I love it, too. Great vocal and great lyrics.
13. Love Is- I love the demo, I hate the album version.

SYW:

3. Illume- I love the vocal, Lindsey's guitar, and a few particular verses. The "trade you for diamonds" verse is a favorite of mine; it's beautiful.
4. Thrown Down- I've stated my thoughts on it many a time before.
7. Say You Will- The radio version is better than the album version, but I like it. Very catchy and sweet. it could've been a massive hit if it was promoted right.
10. Smile At You- Love it! Powerful vocal and it's better than the demo. Lindsey did it so differently and I love it.
11. Running Through the Garden- I adore it, but it pales in comparison to the demo. I want the dueling vocals back.
12. Silver Girl- I hated it at first, but it's grown on me. I listen to it now.
15. Everybody Finds Out- The best vocal she's ever recorded. She hits notes I didn't think she could hit.
16. Destiny Rules- Love the lyrics, but she sings it in her granny voice. I do, however, like the opening vocal.
18. Goodbye Baby- Beautiful.

"Hold you hat and hallelulia" - WE AGREE!!!!!!!!!

[dissention]

Originally posted by strandinthewind
"Hold you hat and hallelulia" - WE AGREE!!!!!!!!!

On all counts?!?!?!?!

Break out the Cosmos and the weed, dude.

[strandinthewind]

Originally posted by dissention
On all counts?!?!?!?!

Break out the Cosmos and the weed, dude.

The only one we may disagree about is TD - I like the SYW version, esp. the new lyrics, but I think the WOS version has more impassioned vocals, etc.

Also, I do not hate "Love Changes" - but I cannot believe she chose it over other songs like "Space Needle."

I say considering our track record - that is a dead even agreement!!!!

[dissention]

Originally posted by strandinthewind
I say considering our track record - that is a dead even agreement!!!!

I would say so!