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Trouble in Shangri-La
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 15 votes
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Album Info
Label: Reprise
Release Date: 01 May 2001
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Rock
Summary
The first solo album in seven years for the Fleetwood Mac vocalist was partially produced by Sheryl Crow. Sarah McLachlan lends her voice to one track. Other guests include Macy Gray and Natalie Maines from the Dixie Chicks.
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Billboard
Offering her strongest material since her 1982 landmark, Bella Donna, Nicks is radiant as she vamps through guitar-charged rockers that deftly balance her signature poetry with sticky pop hooks.
Read Full Review >Wall of Sound
Nicks' sixth solo album is her strongest since 1983's The Wild Heart.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
Nicks and her sundry producers also baste her songs in gravy-thick arrangements that reduce a few of them to sludge. [4 May 2001, p.70]
Revolver
A crafty update of California pop, shot through with the insights and ravings of a sometimes-lonely desert mystic.... Still, the disciplined songs of Trouble occasionally scream "Warning! Career Rehabilitation in Progress." [May/June 2001, p.105]
The Onion (A.V. Club)
Though her newfound confidence mostly allows the disc to transcend the safe "comeback" label, her trademark witchy-poo persona is what actually makes the album so welcome.
Read Full Review >Rolling Stone
Shangri-La is one of those archetypal "it takes a few listens" albums -- although even songs like the meandering title track do eventually make an impression.
Read Full Review >Sonicnet
All told, eight producers (including Nicks) were involved in the production of Trouble in Shangri-La, and not everybody is up to the challenge.
Read Full Review >HOB.com
It's not a perfect album, and it's second half plays too openly with synth pop elements. The subtle beats and loops feel forced. But it has its moments of beauty, its songs worth listening to more than once.
Read Full Review >Blender
The rich studio gloss and unmistakable vocal mannerisms she's cultivated over 30 years cover nicely for the weakness of her new material. [Jun/Jul 2001, p.114]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
josh l gave it a10:
stevie nicks is always great!!!!!!! loving her...........
Jyotirmaya D gave it a7:
Stevie Nicks' voice sounds a little better than it has lately on this CD. I think there are one too many stinkers on this album -- some songs are too polished to hide their bad quality; some songs are just plain horrible - why did she decide to put the Tom Petty inspired "That Made Me Stronger?" yech! But being a Stevie fan, I enjoy listening to the one's I like and skip over the one's I don't.
Kim S gave it a10:
Critics suck. This is a wonderful Stevie Nicks album. If you do not like Stevie Nicks, this will not change your mind. If you love her, this album does not disappoint.
Lydia L. gave it a9:
A 9 because nothing is perfect. This album has some amazing lyrics and unbelievable music. Each time I listen to it I find something more interesting, more unique. Just listen to Bombay Sapphire, Planets of the Universe, I Miss You, Love Is, Everyday, Sorcerer and of course the title track, all are beautiful and extremely rich with texture. This is a gift from one of the most talented, sometimes underrated, musicians of our time.
vicki o gave it a 10:
Trouble in Shangri-La rocks!!! i love it
LM Arr gave it a 9:
great album!
Kathryn S. gave it a 10:
I think it's a great album... It's art, Stevie's the artist, and I think she's amazing.
