Unpopular Stevie opinions

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As good as the songs on Bella Donna are, the album as a whole does not cohere as a viable artist's statement. It feels like what it is: a cleverly arranged, well-performed bunch of songs most of which were written long before its release.

Imperial Hotel is one of her best songs.

Blue Denimn is better than anything on any of her solo albums before or after it--save Planets and Anna Belle Lee, which are its equal.

24 Carrot Gold is dull, primarily because the songs are too long. Stevie gets upset if her precious verses are cut but they often need to be to serve the progression of a song.

Lady is an instant classic worthy of the best cabaret songs, like Send in the Clowns.

Although her range has suffered and her tone is harsher than it's ever been, she sings more intelligently now than she ever has.