Label: Modern Records (U.S.), 38139-2
Style: Pop, Rock
Country: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. (May 26, 1948)
Time: 42:00
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 250 Mb
She Was At The Top Of Her Game.
Though
she was still a member of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks released her
debut solo album Bella Donna on July 27, 1981. From the get-go, it was
clear that she meant business – even going ahead and recruiting fellow
rockers like Don Henley and Tom Petty. Although honestly, at that point,
no one was surprised that she launched her solo career in a spectacular
fashion given that she wrote some of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest and most
well-loved tracks.
Bella Donna topped the US Billboard 200 just two
months after its release and a few weeks later, was awarded platinum
status by the RIAA. Nicks actually began working on it in between the
recording sessions for Mac’s 1979 LP Tusk. With four singles out of ten
tracks, it was the kind of debut most rock acts could only hope for.
Aside from the arrangements, instrumentation, and melodies, Nicks’
hauntingly beautiful vocal performance takes center stage.
The title
track opens the album and is reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac’s music but
the LP was definitely off to an impressive start. Kind of Woman is a
near-standout with the excellent guitar work and powerful vocals. Stop
Draggin’ My Heart Around is one of the highlights and is a
straightforward rocker that shows the chemistry between Nicks and Petty.
Think About It adds diversity and while it’s not as memorable as other
tunes, it’s far from being sub-par. After the Glitter Fades is an
under-appreciated track which finds Nicks dabbling in country territory.
It’s enjoyable and downright beautiful.
Edge of Seventeen is a
fist-pumping rock number inspired by Tom Petty’s wife. It remains one of
her most popular songs. How Still My Love starts off a bit slow before
it picks up and becomes a punchy tune. Leather and Lace
is a moving,
romantic track with Don Henley as her duet partner. The lyrics may be
cliche but it doesn’t take away any of Nicks’ credibility as a rockstar.
Outside the Rain lacks the power and magic of those before it but it’s
still lovely in its own way. The Highwayman is the perfect end to this
enchanting record.
Bella Donna will always be remembered as one of
the greatest rock albums of the ’80s. Once again, Nicks proved she was a
brilliant singer-songwriter who can churn out great classics.
(societyofrock.com/album-review-bella-donna-by-stevie-nicks/)
01. Bella Donna (05:21)
02. Kind of Woman (03:12)
03. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around (04:04)
04. Think About It (03:35)
05. After the Glitter Fades (03:31)
06. Edge of Seventeen (05:28)
07. How Still My Love (03:54)
08. Leather and Lace (03:44)
09. Outside the Rain (04:18)
10. The Highwayman (04:48)
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