Looks like we'll see some more of Stevie after Hulaween...

[SpyNote]

Sounds like it will be a straight up hits collection, geared towards casual and new listeners -- no remixes, rarities, or bonus tracks. Here's what Stevie said about the collection in 2005 while doing press in Australia.

So I should remember to tell you that there's a Best Of retrospective coming out to tie-in with the (Australian) tour. But there won't be any new tracks. When I came off the road six weeks ago, I just didn't have the time to do some new recording. And anyway, I didn't have any new material until I started writing this song about New Orleans.

I doubt this new song about New Orleans will be included.

[HejiraNYC]

Does WEA now own Rhino?? I don't understand the rationale for releasing this under the Rhino imprint when I thought Stevie had signed a 3-album deal with Warner/Reprise some years ago. Does this count as one of the albums under her contract?

Regardless, I don't really see the logic in cobbling together yet another "best of" package, especially since she's only released one studio album since "Enchanted." And she had only released one studio album after "Timespace" before "Enchanted." And considering that every "casual fan" probably already has "Timespace," will a few TISL tracks be enough of a lure to buy this new set? The only way I can see this working is if she threw in some of her rare collaborations such as "Magnet and Steel," "Insider," "Lay Down Your Arms," "Mohammed's Radio," "Dreams (Deep Dish)," etc. But with the exception of "M&S" and "Dreams," these are a bit obscure to be included on a "Best Of" compilation. Plus obtaining the rights to release these is probably not exactly simple. Oh, and what about including one or two orchestral numbers from Melbourne? Or some dance remixes?

Anyway... I'm going to be pessimistic. This is going to be a last-minute, half-a$$ed effort produced by the label and released in time for the Christmas holiday season. If this involved any thought or input from Stevie, I'm sure she would have given the collection an original name like "Timespace" or "Enchanted." And we all know she's been too busy touring Australia, touring with Tom Petty, etc. to really do this properly.

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Does WEA now own Rhino?? I don't understand the rationale for releasing this under the Rhino imprint when I thought Stevie had signed a 3-album deal with Warner/Reprise some years ago. Does this count as one of the albums under her contract?

I would think so. The Warner Music Group (WMG) is the parent company that owns everything, including Rhino. WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) is part of the Warner Music Group and primarily handles international distribution.

Oh, and what about including one or two orchestral numbers from Melbourne? Or some dance remixes?

I wouldn't expect anything new. But who knows. I'd expect something like The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac, which Rhino put out. So maybe there will be single or alternate versions of some songs.

This is going to be a last-minute, half-a$$ed effort produced by the label and released in time for the Christmas holiday season.

The holiday season is exactly why this retrospective is being released. Greatest hits packages are quick and easy money makers, requiring few resources from the label or the artist. It sounds like Warner wanted to release this CD when Stevie was touring in Australia, but obviously that fell through. The release of Lindsey's new solo album gives them the perfect excuse/opportunity to issue something for Stevie's as well to maximize sales.

[UnwindedDreams]

I think she'll throw Sorcerer, Everyday, and POTU on it. She should call it like Timespace II or GH II something that's a follow up from Timespace. She should also throw in an exclusive melbourne symphony performance of sorcerer or fall from grace...no wait, Rock and Roll. And release it as a single I think she should do a somewhat short summer tour. And a Leno taping

[EveryHour]

Shouldn't this Fall/Winter instead bring the release of a Bella Donna 25th Anniversary remaster with a bonus outtakes CD????????!!!!!!!!!!

[RockALittle250]

Of coarse it will have new photos...when does Stevie not do photos?! (in reference to her prob. being the most photographed woman around ) As for some new songs...I'm sure she'll put 2 or 3 new songs on the album and spice it up a little bit...you know how she rolls lol.

[JazmenFlowers]

if this is, in fact, to be released by Rhino, don't expect much. most of the greatest hit compilations I've seen by them just use a stock photo, very little packaging and so-so tracklist, usually only 9 or 10 tracks.

[RockALittle250]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

if this is, in fact, to be released by Rhino, don't expect much. most of the greatest hit compilations I've seen by them just use a stock photo, very little packaging and so-so tracklist, usually only 9 or 10 tracks.

On Stevie-Nicks.info, it said that after being delayed a couple of times, The Best Of will finally be released, meaning maybe Stevie did some new songs/press photos for it in the meantime...

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

The holiday season is exactly why this retrospective is being released. Greatest hits packages are quick and easy money makers, requiring few resources from the label or the artist. It sounds like Warner wanted to release this CD when Stevie was touring in Australia, but obviously that fell through. The release of Lindsey's new solo album gives them the perfect excuse/opportunity to issue something for Stevie's as well to maximize sales.

Exactly.
Plus, "best of" packages are an excellent and inexpensive way to reinvigorate sales for an artist's back catalog.

Given that it's been almost an entire year since Stevie first mentioned this release and the fact that she didn't have time to record anything new for it, it is possible that she's since done so. I'm not holding my breath for that, mind you, but it is possible.

(Myself, I would be thrilled if we were graced with a recording of "Circle Dance," whether live or in the studio.)

[nightbird89]

YES! She FINALLY realeased something. Even if it's no new songs, it's SOMETHING!

[DavidMn]

Desert Angel better be on it!

[SpyNote]

I think we should try to get her a high debut on the charts, as we had done for TISL.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

I think we should try to get her a high debut on the charts, as we had done for TISL.

I'm all for that.

[TheWILDheart]

Originally Posted by foxyluva

Like I said over at the sevenwonders board - Its being released by Rhino, so Im expecting Timespace + Everyday, Sorcerer, If You Ever Did Believe, Maybe Love and Blue Denim

And I doubt it will even have new photographs

i think Planets will be on there.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

I think we should try to get her a high debut on the charts, as we had done for TISL.

Well, it'd make a perfect Christmas gift!