Enchanted: The Works of Stevie Nicks [BOX SET]

Stevie Nicks

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 28, 1998)
• Original Release Date: April 28, 1998
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B0000062S2
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,073 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Enchanted

2. Outside the Rain

3. After the Glitter Fades

4. Wild Heart

5. Leather and Lace - Don Henley, Stevie Nicks

6. Garbo

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Edge of Seventeen [Live][#]

2. Street Angel

3. Rock a Little (Go Ahead Lily)

4. I Sing for the Things

5. Rooms on Fire

6. I Can't Wait [Extended Rock Mix]

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Twisted [#][Demo Version]

2. Long Distance Winner

3. Thousand Days

4. Battle of the Dragon

5. Gold - Stevie Nicks, John Stewart

6. Free Fallin'

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The California girl who wanted to be a Welsh witch has always been best when her mysticism and mooniness has been offset by harder-headed collaborators. Though this box set doesn't include the Fleetwood Mac stuff that made her name, it does pull together curious stuff she's done elsewhere: pre-Mac work with Lindsey Buckingham from the Buckingham Nicks days, duets with the likes of Tom Petty and Don Henley, and a few soundtrack numbers. The first two discs have everything worth saving from her five solo albums (actually, one disc would have done that too, though "Edge of Seventeen" appears in a live version rather than the hit), plus some B-sides, and the third has rarities and obscurities, including an enlightening demo of "Rhiannon." --Douglas Wolk

People

As one-fifth of Fleetwood Mac ... this three-disc set documents her more earth-bound solo output (from '81 to '94). Though padded, at times, with lesser-known cuts off her five albums, Enchanted may be a revelation for those familiar only with Nicks's hits....

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A trove of treasure from a great musician, July 22, 2000

By	The Pete (Illinois) - See all my reviews

I've never understood why fans buy boxed sets. They already have the music except for the one or two new songs included (which usually aren't worth a listen). "Enchanted", however, is different. Disc three was obviously created with the buyer in mind, and I bought "Enchanted" because of that disc. I'm sure I've saved piles of money!

The songs she's released for movies ("Blue Lamp", "Battle of the Dragon", "Violet and Blue", and "Sleeping Angel" for instance) rank with some of her best tracks. However, there was no way I was ever going to shell out the bucks for all those cheesy soundtrack CDs! All these songs are included in "Enchanted".

The inclusion of "Gold and Braid" is great! I loved that performance when I first heard it, and now I have it! Plus there's "Gold", a Buckingham Nicks song, "Garbo", a remix of "I Can't Wait", and lots of other great stuff here to warrant the purchase. Even some of the tracks taken from her CDs are actually slightly altered versions of the original songs. It's like they're going out of their way to make you feel good about purchasing this!

As to the demos ("Twisted", "Sweet Girl", and "It's Late"), I was surprised how much I enjoyed these stripped down tracks. As a solo artist, I think Stevie Nicks is sometimes over-produced, and I found the simplicity and intimate energy of these straight-forward performances really refreshing. She sounded very relaxed and natural.

I would've happily paid even more if they'd added a fourth disc like disc three. They could've included the rest of Stevie's Buckingham Nicks music, "Sorcerer", the remix of "The Nightmare" from the "I Can't Wait" maxi-single, unreleased studio tracks (there must be lots), and lots of demos. I bet stripped down demos of songs like "Sister Honey" or "If I Were You" would be revelations. Or how about that FM b-side "Book of Miracles"...

But I guess they had to draw the line somewhere! Great job!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Enchanted" delivers a haunting spectrum of Nicks' Career, February 15, 2000

By	jordan (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

Stevie Nicks' musical treasure, "Enchanted" is a masterpiece of incredible songs, reflecting an incredible career. Spanning many facets of this diva's life, "Enchanted" offers many bonuses to the Nicks fan. Firstly, the music is as always, incredible! The songs are bewitching, charming, and sincere. Nicks achieves an intimacy with her audience through her truthful lyrics and her haunting voice. Secondly, the box set offers many never released demos which are just buried treasure for all who love Stevie. All of the songs span her solo career, except for the very personal piano version of "Rhiannon". The box set is almost worth buying just for this version of the classic. It's a subtly charming cut that weaves into the listener's mind, creating fancy and dreams. Accompanying the music is this incredible libretto of sorts, which includes many great pictures of Stevie, and her own words concerning her music. She has often described this album as a photo collection of all her memories, and truly this is the feeling with "Enchanted". You feel as if you are sitting down with this incredible and rare scrapbook of a star. Enjoy!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Box Set, January 26, 2001

By	fleetwood mac fan "jonnylangnews" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This set is a great collection from one of Rock's most enchanting singer/songwriters. I have been a Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks fan since the '70's, so I was very pleased when this release came out. It does a great job of covering Stevie's great solo career. I heard that there even more songs that she wanted to put on this set but was forced to settle for 3 discs only. I definately would have bought it with another disc on it. I just hope that they will re-release Buckingham/Nicks on cd soon. Both her and Lindsey said they would like to do it, so hopefully they will surprise us some day. It was great to have songs like Long Distance Winner, Gold, It's Late, Whenever I Call You Friend, Gold and Braid and Reconsider Me on this set. I'm also eagerly awaiting her new cd. She hasn't had one since 1994, so hurry up already Stevie. If you are a big Stevie fan, you must get this set. Let us know what you think of it.