Trouble in Shangri-La
by Stevie Nicks
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: May 1, 2001
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Billboard
    90
    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.
  2. Wall of Sound
    85
    Nicks' sixth solo album is her strongest since 1983's The Wild Heart.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    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]
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  5. The A.V. Club
    70
    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.
  6. Revolver
    70
    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]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    60
    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.
  8. Sonicnet
    60
    All told, eight producers (including Nicks) were involved in the production of Trouble in Shangri-La, and not everybody is up to the challenge.
  9. HOB.com
    60
    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.
  10. Blender
    40
    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]
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Awards & Rankings

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#68 Most Discussed Album of 2001

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. ScarTissue1990
    Feb 5, 2013
    10
    My favorite Stevie album next to "Bella Donna" and "Rock a Little." Absolutely beautiful. This album shows off Stevie's beautiful poetryMy favorite Stevie album next to "Bella Donna" and "Rock a Little." Absolutely beautiful. This album shows off Stevie's beautiful poetry better than any album of FM's or Stevie's since "Bella Donna" and "Rumours." Absolutely amazing!… Full Review »
  2. TabbyB
    May 6, 2011
    10
    Trouble In Shangri-La is one of Stevie Nicks' best solo albums, probably her best since 1980's Bella Donna. Whereas Nicks had great momentsTrouble In Shangri-La is one of Stevie Nicks' best solo albums, probably her best since 1980's Bella Donna. Whereas Nicks had great moments on her albums The Wild Heart, Rock A Little and The Other Side Of The Mirror, Trouble In Shangri-La is a very consistently good album. "Planets of the Universe" is a great Nicks-written track (and was a #1 Dance hit on Billboard's charts). "Trouble In Shangri-La" offers a killer chorus, "Sorcerer" is a Sheryl Crow-produced 1970s era song, "Every Day" hit #17 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, "Bombay Sapphires" offers a moody meditation on relationships and the ocean, and "Fall From Grace" is a sizzling rocker. This album hit #5 and went Gold in the U.S.… Full Review »
  3. joshl
    Nov 15, 2006
    10
    stevie nicks is always great!!!!!!! loving her...........
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