Any one else really disappointed?

[SapphireSister]

Disappointed? Hell no, in fact I'm thrilled anything is being released. Given I'd much prefer it be new material but I'm happy with anything at this point. There are even some pleasant surprises in there (CITN, LWTG, IYEDB). One thing I've learned from this board, you can't please everyone. In fact, most people are going to bitch no matter what.

I will most certainly be purchasing this album! For me, that's what being a hard core dedicated fan is all about. Sure, I could burn this exact CD myself at home but I'd rather own everything she officially (or unofficially) releases.

Where's the love people?

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by whitesoxx

I was pleasantly surprised by the tracklist, actually, I thought it was going to be an all-hits compilation. And you can only fit so many songs on a single disc, so I think the balance between hits and lesser known favorites has been done pretty well. And the inclusion of Crying In The Night and the 12" of the Nightmare is a bonus, I love the remixed Nightmare, so much better than the album version (in the same way that the extended Rock a little is way better than the album version).

and yes, of course I already have all the songs several times, but it is a Best Of album, not an anthology of any sorts, so it's for those that may not have any Stevie albums at all and not specifically geared towards the hardcore fan.

In my case, i will get both the European and US versions because I am a completist with too much money lol

I like you...I didn't even read this before posting but it seems as if we share the same sentiment. Welcome to the board by the way

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Not disappointed, just not interested. We already have a Best Of CD and we have a boxed set. I guess this is some kind of contract fulfilling thing?

I agree. It's a good compilation for anyone who doesn't own Timespace or Enchanted. But for us who have almost all released material.. don't care about it

Plus, there is not enough new material for a "best of.. Vol II" . After Timespace there were only Street Angel and Trouble in Shangri-la. Not enough for a brand new compilation.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by BlackWidow

Why is everyone surprised..we know she hasn't been really writing at all.
This news came out while she was in New Zealand/Australia. She said there would be no new tracks.

Surprise & disappointment are 2 very different things. You can still expect something, but be disappointed when it actually happens.

[Street Angel]

Originally Posted by MacMan

It's an import from Europe and I think it's because these songs are the only ones published by EMI in Europe. Same reason why The Wild Heart got that repackage a few years ago out of Holland or something like that.

No, that's not correct. At least in Germany, all of Stevie's albums were regularly released at the time. I suppose the track list you talked about is the result of a lack of interest in a quality product on EMI's part and the fact that The Wild Heart and OSOTM sold quite well over here. Plus, it includes some of Stevie's best-known singles (as far as Europe is concerned), i.e. Stand Back, If Anyone Falls and Rooms On Fire. Like "Let's include the radio hits and some other stuff from those albums in particular, maybe someone will buy them too". But this is just another speculation.

[MacMan]

Originally Posted by Street Angel

No, that's not correct. At least in Germany, all of Stevie's albums were regularly released at the time. I suppose the track list you talked about is the result of a lack of interest in a quality product on EMI's part and the fact that The Wild Heart and OSOTM sold quite well over here. Plus, it includes some of Stevie's best-known singles (as far as Europe is concerned), i.e. Stand Back, If Anyone Falls and Rooms On Fire. Like "Let's include the radio hits and some other stuff from those albums in particular, maybe someone will buy them too". But this is just another speculation.

Yeah, it is an import. It's a Dutch compilation. And I wasn't talking about any track list, nor my particular lack of interest in one, I was simply replying to a question as to why only those two albums were used when pulling tracks to make up the Divine set.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by MacMan

And I wasn't talking about any track list, nor my particular lack of interest in one....

Reading Maik's post, I think that he meant EMI's lack of interest regarding that release, not yours.

Regarding the upcoming "best of," my preference would be at least one new song, but I'll be pleased if it features some of the single edits/mixes, since many will be making their digital debut (much like "Rhiannon," "Over My Head," "Think About Me" and "Sisters Of The Moon" on 'The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac').

[Street Angel]

Originally Posted by MacMan

Yeah, it is an import. It's a Dutch compilation. And I wasn't talking about any track list, nor my particular lack of interest in one, I was simply replying to a question as to why only those two albums were used when pulling tracks to make up the Divine set.

Whoa, no need to get upset! Indeed I was talking about EMI's lack of interest and I thought that was clear. Please keep in mind that I'm not a native speaker when it comes to English, so maybe sometimes things might be misunderstood more easily.

Thanks Brian for clearing this up on my behalf! BTW, has my PM arrived? Just wanted to be sure.

[BlackWidow]

Originally Posted by skcin

Surprise & disappointment are 2 very different things. You can still expect something, but be disappointed when it actually happens.

true..such is life sometimes...

[LeighB04]

I've become very disillusioned with La Nicks the last few years. She seems content to simply dole out the old recycled songs, and think her fans will be happy to accept that. I can't find the recent interview where she openly admits to it, but for someone so massively talented, to simply sell out and expect us to still buy a CD for the new artwork....very disappointing!
However much I have loved the woman's music over the last 30 years, I have no interest in going to see her again, or buy anything that isn't the same-ole, same-ole..... She needs to either retire or give us something worthwhile. Heck, I'd even settle for the old unreleased demos being re-recorded at this point...

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by LeighB04

I've become very disillusioned with La Nicks the last few years. She seems content to simply dole out the old recycled songs, and think her fans will be happy to accept that. I can't find the recent interview where she openly admits to it, but for someone so massively talented, to simply sell out and expect us to still buy a CD for the new artwork....very disappointing!
However much I have loved the woman's music over the last 30 years, I have no interest in going to see her again, or buy anything that isn't the same-ole, same-ole..... She needs to either retire or give us something worthwhile. Heck, I'd even settle for the old unreleased demos being re-recorded at this point...

well, I'm curious as to how a "Best of" makes her a sellout. her last "Best of", with the exception of Enchanted, was about 15 years ago. an updated one is due. on top of that, if the current reports are true, Crying In the Night is due to be on this new release as well as mixes that are rare and hard to find.

In my opinion, she does give us something worthwhile. she's been touring almost nonstop since 2003 and has added some nice songs back into the setlist and covered a few others. for ****, she's doing Insider with Tom Petty live...hello!!! we all wished for this and it finally happens. yet, she's still churning out the same old ****?

to me, an artist doesn't have to churn out an album every 2 years to matter. the whole "release something new or retire" is getting old.

[BlackWidow]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Well, something that really should be taken into account is the fact that, while we do already have a "best of" CD, it's been 15 years since 'Timespace' was released. It's also been 8 years since 'Enchanted.'

A "best of" released well over a decade ago is basically considered to be obsolete by a record company, and boxed-sets, no matter how reasonably priced, never sell as well as 1-disc compilations.

And while she's only released two studio albums since 'Timespace,' there have been eight singles in that time ("Maybe Love," "Blue Denim," "Twisted," "Reconsider Me," "If You Ever Did Believe," "Every Day," "Planets of the Universe" and "Sorcerer").

Releasing a new "best of" gives the record company a chance to inexpensively shine a light on Stevie's back catalog again: with just a small amount of promotion (most of which will come in the form of reviews and/or ads in the various magazines, like Billboard, People and Rolling Stone), and the set will probably move a few hundred-thousand units while also cross-promoting her old albums.

It's nothing new for the die-hards, but it's smart from a business standpoint.

You got that right!

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

well, I'm curious as to how a "Best of" makes her a sellout. her last "Best of", with the exception of Enchanted, was about 15 years ago. an updated one is due. on top of that, if the current reports are true, Crying In the Night is due to be on this new release as well as mixes that are rare and hard to find.

In my opinion, she does give us something worthwhile. she's been touring almost nonstop since 2003 and has added some nice songs back into the setlist and covered a few others. for ****, she's doing Insider with Tom Petty live...hello!!! we all wished for this and it finally happens. yet, she's still churning out the same old ****?

to me, an artist doesn't have to churn out an album every 2 years to matter. the whole "release something new or retire" is getting old.

I agree 100% with what you just said...well done, Jason

she's done i don't even know how many shows since '03...the woman is on a roll

[Blondie85]

Originally Posted by LeighB04

I've become very disillusioned with La Nicks the last few years. She seems content to simply dole out the old recycled songs, and think her fans will be happy to accept that. I can't find the recent interview where she openly admits to it, but for someone so massively talented, to simply sell out and expect us to still buy a CD for the new artwork....very disappointing!
However much I have loved the woman's music over the last 30 years, I have no interest in going to see her again, or buy anything that isn't the same-ole, same-ole..... She needs to either retire or give us something worthwhile. Heck, I'd even settle for the old unreleased demos being re-recorded at this point...

Exactly how I feel . Her new CD (if it comes out the way most people think it will) feels like such a let down, I would expect something much more than recycled old songs.

[Kelly]

Originally Posted by Blondie85

Exactly how I feel . Her new CD (if it comes out the way most people think it will) feels like such a let down, I would expect something much more than recycled old songs.

Is Stevie supposed to record albums until the day she dies? I think she has earned the right to enjoy her life and make the decisions that make her happy now. She has given us alot of music in the last three/four decades and if she wants to focus on something else for a change and not recording, I am ok with that. Touring because she is enjoys singing and doesn't want to give it up totally, is fine with me too. She doesn't have to retire from performing just because she may not be up for writing and recording new songs. I would never expect her to.