"Cheaper Than Free" preview

sorcerer999 · #1 10-08-2010, 10:29 PM

Dave Stewart's website for his upcoming album now has a 17 minute preview for each of his 14 new songs.

http://theblackbirddiaries.com/liste...vx5CbollRPmFy0

I must say, the clip for "Cheaper Than Free" is incredible...and I think, based on the gorgeous lyrics, and of course Stevie's voice, that it's going to be a great song.

Hopefully, it's a good indication of how Stevie's album will sound...production-wise.

sorcerer999 · #2 10-08-2010, 10:32 PM

Ooops...just saw that APerfectLie already posted a link. How do I delete this thread?

louielouie2000 · #3 10-08-2010, 11:33 PM

Oh wow... Stevie's voice is in REALLY good shape!

She is singing so softly and beautifully... none of that terrible projecting she's been overdoing the past dozen years. Sounds like her time with Dave is being very well spent! I really like Dave's production style for these songs, too. Very crisp, spacious, and not overproduced! I'd have to say I've got a LOT more confidence in Stevie's upcoming album after hearing these clips!

gypsy4life · #4 10-08-2010, 11:59 PM

If this is any indication of the way her new album will sound, we are in for a fabulous record! This is great, and I cannot wait to hear more!!

Jondalar · #5 10-09-2010, 12:19 AM

Umm, her voice does sound excellent and infact, they sound great together. The song is great. But judgeing from the preveiw of the songs, it looks like they made more than just albums. They seem to definitely be an item, especially after listening to the song previews.

HejiraNYC · #6 10-09-2010, 02:41 AM

I hate to say this, but I kinda like some of the other songs on his album more than this one. It's kind of stiff and awkward sounding to me- not the sound of two voices working seamlessly in unison. From the title alone, I was hoping it would be some kind of upbeat rockabilly/honky tonk kind of a ditty, so this is a little bit of a disappointment. I doubt Stevie's album will sound anything like this since this is a concept album.

brysondt · #7 10-09-2010, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jondalar

Umm, her voice does sound excellent and infact, they sound great together. The song is great. But judgeing from the preveiw of the songs, it looks like they made more than just albums. They seem to definitely be an item, especially after listening to the song previews.

I'd say you are more than accurate on that one. :-)

TrueFaith77 · #8 10-09-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brysondt

I'd say you are more than accurate on that one. :-)

Yuck! But I concur. Stevie Baby is a rather overt valentine.

As for Stevie-Dave as an artist-producer collab. I'm still scared. The 8 songs that resulted from his collab with Bryan Ferry are brilliant, but I've only heard the versions AFTER Bryan re recorded them with his peeps and his producer Rhett Davies (who should also produce the new Mac album

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I hate to say this, but I kinda like some of the other songs on his album more than this one. It's kind of stiff and awkward sounding to me- not the sound of two voices working seamlessly in unison. From the title alone, I was hoping it would be some kind of upbeat rockabilly/honky tonk kind of a ditty, so this is a little bit of a disappointment. I doubt Stevie's album will sound anything like this since this is a concept album.

It sounds like it was about to pick up.

#9 10-09-2010, 07:59 AM

are there any other options to listen to these clips for those of us that aren't on twitter?

Artemis · #10 10-09-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jondalar

Umm, her voice does sound excellent and infact, they sound great together. The song is great. But judgeing from the preveiw of the songs, it looks like they made more than just albums. They seem to definitely be an item, especially after listening to the song previews.

Isn't he married?

If not, they're totally doing the horizontal monster mash.

Another songs that sound like he could be singing about Stevie - "Gypsy Girl and Me" Or is that just me? I didn't listen to it, I just skipped to Cheaper Than Free.

I like how she's singing here though, I hope he's encouraging her to use her voice in more subtle ways for her album too, she's not really a belter anymore.

RickRobert · #11 10-09-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Isn't he married?

Yeah, has a wife and two kids. Come on people...

kak125 · #12 10-09-2010, 08:57 AM

Listening to this now and I am actually really liking it. I really like Bullet Proof Vest with Colbie. I just love her voice. Am I the only one that thinks that Dave sounds like Tom Petty?
Hmm Stevie Baby is very very interesting. Are we sure that Dave is still married? ha ha!!
I like Stevie's voice on Cheaper than Free but this song will have to grow on me. Its not bad but it just doesnt grab me like some of the other songs on this cd.

vivfox · #13 10-09-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kak125

Am I the only one that thinks that Dave sounds like Tom Petty?

I like Stevie's voice on Cheaper than Free

The first thought I had when I heard this track was, "it sounds like Insider w/T. Petty."

louielouie2000 · #14 10-09-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by joe

are there any other options to listen to these clips for those of us that aren't on twitter?

Just try clicking on the link in this thread a few times, you should be able to get through. I'm not on Twitter, either.

michelej1 · #15 10-09-2010, 01:08 PM

I'd say the title "Gypsy Girl and Me" is also a nod to Stevie.

Michele