Heart-New Album "Jupiter's Darling"

[Johnny Stew]

So far I've only heard snippets of the songs on the new album, but I love what I hear.
To me, the music sounds closest to the feel of 'Dog & Butterfly,' with a bit of 'Bebe le Strange' in there.

(Incidentally, expanded & remastered versions of 'Little Queen,' 'Dog & Butterfly' and 'Bebe le Strange' are being released next Tuesday.)

Oh, and I wish they would perform stuff from 'Desire Walks On,' too... it's my favorite Heart album.

[Johnny Stew]

(Here's an article from Billboard about the expanded/remastered CDs... and, by the way, the European editions of 'Jupiter's Darling,' have two bonus tracks. So major Heart fans might want to seek that out, instead of the domestic version.)

Epic Expands Vintage Heart Albums

Epic/Legacy has set a June 29 release date for expanded editions of three vintage Heart albums: 1977's "Little Queen," 1978's "Dog & Butterfly" and 1980's "Bebe Le Strange." All three sets sport a handful of previously unreleased tracks from archives of the Ann and Nancy Wilson-led group.

"Little Queen" is best known for the hard-rocking single "Barracuda," which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The set has been expanded to include a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" recorded in 1976 at an unknown club in Vancouver, plus a home demo of album track "Love Alive" titled "Too Long a Time."

"Dog & Butterfly" notched two singles within the top 40 of the Hot 100, the breezy title cut (No. 34) and the more rock-oriented "Straight On" (No. 15). The new edition sports a 1978 live recording of "Heartless," the previously unreleased "A Little Bit" and "Feels," which was later reworked for "Johnny Moon," from 1983's "Passionworks."

"Bebe Le Strange" achieved a then career-best No. 5 showing on The Billboard 200 upon its March 1980 release, thanks in part to the single "Even It Up," which reached No. 33 on the Hot 100. The previously unreleased tracks "Jackleg Man" and the live "Break" are included as bonus cuts.

As previously reported, Heart will on June 22 release its first new studio album in nearly 10 years, "Jupiter's Darling," via Sovereign Artists. The group begins a European tour June 3 in Dublin and will hit the U.S. beginning July 22 in Redmond, Wash.

-- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

[strandinthewind]

OMG - they would and will be KILLER on Stairway to Heaven!!!!!!!!!!

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Oh, and I wish they would perform stuff from 'Desire Walks On,' too... it's my favorite Heart album.

That album is perfection, I love it. I think I'll pop it in right now!

[dissention]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

OMG - they would and will be KILLER on Stairway to Heaven!!!!!!!!!!

Have you ever seen Almost Famous? Nancy's husband directed it and on the "Bootleg Edition" DVD, there's a scene on it where they wanted to use Stairway To Heaven, but couldn't afford the rights (they wanted mucho cash). He should've used the version his wife's band did.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

That album is perfection, I love it. I think I'll pop it in right now!

Their harmonies on "Will You Be There (In The Morning)" give me goosebumps every time.

"Black On Black II" is KILLER, and "In Walks The Night" is one of my all-time favorite songs... by anyone.

The only track I find myself skipping, is "Ring Them Bells."

Oh, and how about "Rage"? Wow, Ann tears that one up!

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Their harmonies on "Will You Be There (In The Morning)" give me goosebumps every time.

"Black On Black II" is KILLER, and "In Walks The Night" is one of my all-time favorite songs... by anyone.

The only track I find myself skipping, is "Ring Them Bells."

Oh, and how about "Rage"? Wow, Ann tears that one up!

I agree with everything you said.

For some reason, though, every time I hear Black on Black II, I'm amazed. There's something about the way she sings it in that high voice with all that power!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by dissention

Have you ever seen Almost Famous? Nancy's husband directed it and on the "Bootleg Edition" DVD, there's a scene on it where they wanted to use Stairway To Heaven, but couldn't afford the rights (they wanted mucho cash). He should've used the version his wife's band did.

I LOVE that movie. It is so glam and then literal all at the same time - like when they have to pump her stomach at what appears to be The Plaza.


I, too, love Heart. I really could love them anymore than I do. I also Love City's Burning:

AHHHHHHHH - Young man is ANGRY, girl is afraid

She want to get high, He want to get paid
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Although I LOVE Nancy on it, I always think how beautiful Stevie would have sounded with her early 80's voice doing "These Dreams" SHEEBUS

[hayley]

Isn't anyone a fan of "The Road Home"? With the exception of Little Queen, I've always found the albums to be hit or miss... Heart's a band I've always loved more based on albums rather than songs... but The Road Home is one of my favorite records, ever.

I've always loved The Road Home & Nancy's Live from McCabe's more than the Heart albums... although I do recommend the reissues, they are pretty g-d nice. (and the Stairway to Heaven cover is something to hear!)

[EveryHour]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

(Incidentally, expanded & remastered versions of 'Little Queen,' 'Dog & Butterfly' and 'Bebe le Strange' are being released next Tuesday.)

Thanks, Johnny, I didn't know that! Cool!

[jwd]

cliffdweller:

It's more like Dreamboat Annie meets Bebe Le Strange meets Little Queen meets Dog and Butterfly.

FOR REAL?! I'll definitely be picking this one up. Heart's been a favorite of mine since the 70's. Are any of the "original" members on the new cd with Ann and Nancy? Howard Leese stuck with them for a very long time, although he's been missing in action for awhile. "Mistral Wind" is my all-time favorite of theirs, where the dog and butterfly got crossed a little.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by jwd

Are any of the "original" members on the new cd with Ann and Nancy? Howard Leese stuck with them for a very long time, although he's been missing in action for awhile.

Hi Joe!

It's basically an all-new Heart.
Ann & Nancy are joined by Darian Sahanaja on keyboards, Mike Inez on bass, Ben Smith on drums, and Craig Bartock on various instruments (guitars, organ, etc.).

I believe Howard is currently in Paul Rodgers' (from Bad Company) solo band.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by hayley

Isn't anyone a fan of "The Road Home"? With the exception of Little Queen, I've always found the albums to be hit or miss... Heart's a band I've always loved more based on albums rather than songs... but The Road Home is one of my favorite records, ever.

'The Road Home' is absolutely amazing.
I was kind of left cold by the reworkings of "Alone" and "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You" though.
I realize they were trying to get away from their '80s sound, but I guess I just missed the bombastic edges of the original versions of those two tracks a little too much, to truly appreciate the acoustic versions.

But everything else is stellar, and it's a must-have CD for any rock fan.

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Hi Joe!

It's basically an all-new Heart.
Ann & Nancy are joined by Darian Sahanaja on keyboards, Mike Inez on bass, Ben Smith on drums, and Craig Bartock on various instruments (guitars, organ, etc.).

I believe Howard is currently in Paul Rodgers' (from Bad Company) solo band.

I recognize from the backing band for the Wilson sisters is Mike Inez (Former Bassist for Alice In Chains/Ozzy Osbourne).

I also heard the sound clips and I thought they sounded alright for the type of music Heart is known for (I have respect for Heart, But I am not that much of a fan)

[jwd]

Johnny Stew:

Hi Joe!

It's basically an all-new Heart.
Ann & Nancy are joined by Darian Sahanaja on keyboards, Mike Inez on bass, Ben Smith on drums, and Craig Bartock on various instruments (guitars, organ, etc.).

I believe Howard is currently in Paul Rodgers' (from Bad Company) solo band.

Hi Brian!

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what Howard was up to these days. It seemed like he and the girls had a good working relationship for so long and I was surprised to see him not playing in the band any longer. Apparently he's got good taste and makes excellent choices in band mates. Paul Rodgers, YEA BUDDY, he's a rockin' man. I love Bad Company too. Is Rodgers doing the Stevie thing, where he's juggling a solo career with a band one? I thought for sure he rejoined Bad Company not too long ago. Seems like the good rockers just keep on rockin'.