Review:

on 2011-07-25 Bertman Said:

On the CD, there's a picture of Stevie Nicks holding an owl which is proof she finally got accepted at Hogwarts. Whether as a student or as a visiting professor, the liner notes never let on. This is probably the most interesting thing about this new collection of songs by Ms Nicks.

None of the songs are flat out bad, but they sound a lot like the songs on previous SN albums that weren't memorable. With titles referencing the "Wide Saragasso Sea" and Edgar Allen Poe's "Annabell Lee," there's hope for some of the notable lyrics and melodies which have made Nicks iconic. But alas, they fall flat.

And here's the real head scratcher, the really good songs on here, reveal themselves half way through the disc. The song "Moonlight (A Vampires Dream)" resembles some of the finer moments in Nicks career, as do "Soldiers Angel" and "Ghosts are Gone." Former band mate and live-in love Lindsey Buckingham rejoins Nicks on this album, adding a spare and haunted guitar part to the song "Soldier's Angel." This stand out collaboration is further proof that good chemistry should never be tampered with.

There are only a handful of truly memorable songs on this disc. Unless you're a die hard fan, happy for any and all new material Ms. Nicks produces, you might be better off saving space on your CD tower and just downloading the tracks you like.




Rating: 6/10