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Track Listings
| 1. There You Go |
| 2. WTF |
| 3. Red Velvet Car |
| 4. Queen City |
| 5. Hey You |
| 6. Wheels |
| 7. Saffronia's Mark |
| 8. Death Valley |
| 9. Sunflower |
| 10. Sand |
Editorial Reviews
Ann Wilson and her sister Nancy first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the 70s with songs like Crazy On You, Magic Man, and Barracuda, and many more. They continued topping the charts through the 80s and into the 90s with huge hits like These Dreams, Alone, What About Love, If Looks Could Kill, Never, and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters enormous talents. Along the way, Heart sold more than 30 million records, had 21 Top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music.
Red Velvet Car -- the most personal and powerful work yet from Ann and Nancy Wilson, and their first album in 6 years -- takes generations of Heart fans on what truly feels like the musical ride of a lifetime. Powerfully produced by Ben Mink, Red Velvet Car is a thoroughly electrifying song cycle of largely acoustic-based sound and a stunning album with a true and renewed sense of purpose. Ann and Nancy committed themselves to writing and recording an album that was as authentic as possible, culling from their own personal experiences and some universal themes. The result on Red Velvet Car is an album of breathtaking intimacy and honesty.
Red Velvet Car -- the most personal and powerful work yet from Ann and Nancy Wilson, and their first album in 6 years -- takes generations of Heart fans on what truly feels like the musical ride of a lifetime. Powerfully produced by Ben Mink, Red Velvet Car is a thoroughly electrifying song cycle of largely acoustic-based sound and a stunning album with a true and renewed sense of purpose. Ann and Nancy committed themselves to writing and recording an album that was as authentic as possible, culling from their own personal experiences and some universal themes. The result on Red Velvet Car is an album of breathtaking intimacy and honesty.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
41 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By Rudy Palma
Format:Audio CD
Ann and Nancy Wilson have a strong, delicious set of tunes with their tastefully titled new record "Red Velvet Car." Heart is back in fine form with fine-honed grooves, verve and sass.
Frequent commercial comeback attempts from artists with long-established careers provide little more than lame, tired proof that they have been listening to the radio. Musicians with credibility as well as clout, the Wilson sisters not only bypass any cloying updates of their sound but serve up their signature bold, attitudinal vocal rock with ease and grace.
This is an album that feels precise yet organic, simple yet dense, straightforward yet moody. This set of songs was clearly not patched together in a mad rush to compile an LP.
"Queen City" is a rough, fresh-sounding song that coasts well off its bouncy, effortless grooves. The same goes for the tense, rocking "Wheels," which glides by with giddy anticipation with dreams of the open road steering the way for its broad, boisterous electric guitars.
"Safroniaus Mark" has some of the most compelling vocal work on the record, with the lyrics landing with preciseness and biting wit as they propel the song onward with its awesome mandolin accenting it beautifully. It is a major highlight bursting with old school rock and roll energy. The same can be said of powerful lead single "WTF," which sounds ready to combust with its searing guitars and heavy-handed arrangement.
The foreboding "Death Valley" also contains a great deal of energy, powerhouse vocal work and toothpick-precise studio work, evidencing this album that was labored over with great love and fondness.
Other selections such the intense, slow-burning title track, which leaps in and out of verses without missing a beat, seems like one of them, and the lo-fi, unadorned album opener "There You Go," which has such a melody that it corkscrews slowly like a seductive snake sneaking up, writhing and twisting, providing contrast for the less subtle moments.
Heart is in fine form on the elegant, well-chiseled, highly impressive "Red Velvet Car." This is the kind of album that results when artists are true to themselves, thereby producing output that is clearly natural and marked by integrity. It feels unforced, raw and second-nature for these two find ladies and is sweet pleasure for the ears.
Frequent commercial comeback attempts from artists with long-established careers provide little more than lame, tired proof that they have been listening to the radio. Musicians with credibility as well as clout, the Wilson sisters not only bypass any cloying updates of their sound but serve up their signature bold, attitudinal vocal rock with ease and grace.
This is an album that feels precise yet organic, simple yet dense, straightforward yet moody. This set of songs was clearly not patched together in a mad rush to compile an LP.
"Queen City" is a rough, fresh-sounding song that coasts well off its bouncy, effortless grooves. The same goes for the tense, rocking "Wheels," which glides by with giddy anticipation with dreams of the open road steering the way for its broad, boisterous electric guitars.
"Safroniaus Mark" has some of the most compelling vocal work on the record, with the lyrics landing with preciseness and biting wit as they propel the song onward with its awesome mandolin accenting it beautifully. It is a major highlight bursting with old school rock and roll energy. The same can be said of powerful lead single "WTF," which sounds ready to combust with its searing guitars and heavy-handed arrangement.
The foreboding "Death Valley" also contains a great deal of energy, powerhouse vocal work and toothpick-precise studio work, evidencing this album that was labored over with great love and fondness.
Other selections such the intense, slow-burning title track, which leaps in and out of verses without missing a beat, seems like one of them, and the lo-fi, unadorned album opener "There You Go," which has such a melody that it corkscrews slowly like a seductive snake sneaking up, writhing and twisting, providing contrast for the less subtle moments.
Heart is in fine form on the elegant, well-chiseled, highly impressive "Red Velvet Car." This is the kind of album that results when artists are true to themselves, thereby producing output that is clearly natural and marked by integrity. It feels unforced, raw and second-nature for these two find ladies and is sweet pleasure for the ears.
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For those of you that are big HEART fans I would like to let you know that this CD rocks. Also 2 extra brand new songs not listed on the description of this CD can be found if you buy this CD at "TARGET" since the band made a special deal with the retailer it looks like. $9.99 gets you 2 extra songs worth the money.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Ed
Format:Audio CD
Don't miss out on this excellent CD. This is Heart's first CD in 6 years and it is well worth the wait. As usual, Ann and Nancy have taken time to share some hard rocking as well as softer and/or ballad songs on Red Velvet Car. All tracks are strong.
"WTF" and "Wheels" are tough rocking songs with great guitar riffs that make you want to break out your air guitar. "Hey You" is sung by Nancy and has quite a catchy chourus. "Red Velvet Car" is the title track and is a sultry rock ballad sung with emotion as only Ann Wilson can pull off. "Sand" is wonderful homage to a friend that has passed. I'm telling you ....go and pick up your copy today!
"WTF" and "Wheels" are tough rocking songs with great guitar riffs that make you want to break out your air guitar. "Hey You" is sung by Nancy and has quite a catchy chourus. "Red Velvet Car" is the title track and is a sultry rock ballad sung with emotion as only Ann Wilson can pull off. "Sand" is wonderful homage to a friend that has passed. I'm telling you ....go and pick up your copy today!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
This was one of their best albums that I had heard. VERY happy with this purchase. I look forward to their next albums,
Published 1 month ago by John Grubbs
3.0 out of 5 stars
Red Velvet Car
Not one of Heart's best. It is simply an average record, and I have been a Heart fan for many years.
Published 2 months ago by Scott Keller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heart is back, at last!
I recently purchased the new Heart album "Fanatic" and was blown away. After the rather disappointing "Jupiter's Darling", and not really caring for anything since "Brigade", I'd... Read more
Published 3 months ago by James A. Anderson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Car Crash
I am a huge fan of the group Heart. Ann and Nancy, both are brilliant musicians. Ann's voice is like no other and lets face it, Nancy Wilson's phenomenal guitar playing leaves one... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Heart001
5.0 out of 5 stars
super
One of thei albums ever.The song sundlower i think is the best one in this album.How Nancy sings this song is just magic. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mario Garcia
1.0 out of 5 stars
For Heartmonger fanclub members only (fanatics)
This and the sister album Jupiter's Darling are nothing but, the Heart girls trying to make a Lovemongers electric. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chaos2u
4.0 out of 5 stars
... still beating.
Originally formed in 1963 as an all-male band, Heart rose to fame after sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson joined in the early `70s and the band released its debut, Dreamboat Annie, to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by John W. Dunner
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay, But With One Glaring Sore Spot
Heart's "Red Velvet Car" has some memorable tunes, such as the opening track "There You Go" as well as "WTF", "Queen City", "Wheels" and "Saffronia's Mark". Read more
Published 20 months ago by SimpsonsFan99
1.0 out of 5 stars
Could Have Been Better With a Better Mix....
I love Heart! Always have, but I'm struggling with this one. I don't agree with some reviewers that Ann and Nancy Wilson are "too old." Please! Read more
Published 21 months ago by K. Glenn
1.0 out of 5 stars
Red Velvet Car - made w/used parts and cheap labor
Worse than Brigade, worse than Jupiters Darling - give Red Velvet Car a major pass! Forget "cross-over" appeal with this broken down gas guzzler. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. Tucker
