Music Reviews
Stevie Nicks' Trouble In Shangri-La

The spring of 2001 witnessed the long awaited release of a new CD by Stevie Nicks, one of the most influential female singer/songwriters of the rock genre. Stevie Nicks career spans over three decades and includes bands such as The Buckingham-Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, and at least five solo albums. After a long lay off, Stevie has conquered several 'personal situations' and returned to the music world.

The new CD Trouble in Shangri-La does not really break any new musical ground. The music and movement of the lyrics are definitely Stevie's style. Stevie's lyrics have always taken one into another world, and she is able to do this once again on this CD. Songs such as the title track Trouble in Shangri-La, and other songs like Sorcerer, Planets of the Universe, and Bombay Sapphires, transport the listener to a world far away. Other great songs on the CD include Too far from Texas, Love Is, Candlebright, Every Day, and Fall from Grace. Planets of the Universe has been released as a CD single.

Trouble in Shangri-La includes several guest appearances by Sheryl Crow, Macy Gray, Natalie Maines (a Dixie Chick) and Sarah McLachlan. It was produced, at least in part, by Sheryl Crow.

Trouble in Shangri-La may not be the best CD by Stevie Nicks, but it is a good solid CD. It may not break new ground but it is good to have Stevie back. I have missed her.

What is he doing now? Christopher Cross (of Ride Like the Wind fame) is still making CDs. His latest CD, Red Room, released in 2000, is the studio CD of a two CD set released in 1998. The 1998 CD, entitled Walking in Avalon, also contained a very good live CD and is definitely the better buy. The studio CD contains some great new songs including Walking in Avalon, Red Room, When She Smiles, and Rainy Day in Vancouver. The live CD includes Christopher Cross' hits like Ride Like the Wind, Sailing, Alibi, and Swept Away. Christopher Cross is still around and making music. Give his new stuff a listen-you may like it.