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5.0 out of 5 stars
AUDITORY ASTRO GLIDE - WICKED WONDERLAND IS A SENSORY DARK RIDE!, October 12, 2009
Over the past year I've had the unique opportunity to watch the birth and evolution of Lita's WICKED WONDERLAND project from inception to release and have to say it's unlike anything she has ever produced before. I am completely blown away by it and think it's fantastic!
WICKED WONDERLAND is a radical departure from Lita's past and has spawned a totally new, ultra-current, innovative and sophisticated sound and direction. Nothing is more intoxicating than an artist who truly has the balls to create something new and different - steering clear of the tried and true. There's such freedom living on one's creative edge.
Co-writing the material with husband Jim Gillette, Lita hasn't missed a beat with the release of WICKED WONDERLAND. The tracks are slickly produced and arranged by Lita, Jim Gillette and Greg Hampton. Jim Gillette has undoubtedly the #1 best voice in rock music and when you combine Lita's vocals and searing guitar, lubricated by the under-carriage of Jim Gillette's vocal prowess - the result is pure honey-dripping magic.
Speaking of which, my favorite song is "Sacred" - I love the sensual inter-play between Lita and Jim's vocals - the push/pull, the rough/soft and the top/bottom aspects are all hot buttons for me. This project, and this song in particular, is a glimpse into Lita and Jim's private world and a true testament to their marriage. Think what you may, but being around these two when they are together is exhausting and after 15+ years of marriage - you'd think they'd be over it by now.
The WICKED WONDERLAND packaging is well worth the price of admission alone. The album concept was created by the twisted genius of Piggy D and I don't think I've spent this much time combing album artwork, reading between the lines and looking/listening for secret messages since the release of the Beatles "White Album". (Yeah, I know, I'm old and the Walrus was Paul)
Lita is and always has been blessed with God-given innate talent and while most of us in the Runaways could play, it was Lita who truly soared, while the rest of us drafted in her wake. Lita taught all of us musicianship, she taught us all how to play and how to feel those moments in between the beats. Her musical influence on the Runaways was extraordinary, and no doubt the driving force behind the band.
On an extremely personal level, Lita is my friend and my sister - in the truest sense. We grew up together, share the incredible bond of having been in the Runaways together, have been around the world and skidded off runways in the Arctic Circle together and have stood by each other throughout our lives. I love her unconditionally.
She has always supported me personally and professionally and when I produced the film "EDGEPLAY" about our band, the Runaways - it was Lita who opened up her entire record catalogue - including all demo recordings - and gave me unprecedented carte blanche after a disgruntled band member blocked the licensing and use of all Runaways music in the film.
Lita Ford is a class act through and through - never mentioning the years (and yes, I mean years!) of back-door threats, lies and smear campaigns from the aforementioned disgruntled band members' low-rent, thug-mentality management team, which ironically continues to this day and on this WICKED WONDERLAND project. (C'mon guys - give it a rest and focus on your own artist.)
In closing, I just want to say to have watched Lita's evolution over the years - from teen rocker to solo shredder - through her most important role as wife and mother, and now as a bona fide rock LEGEND - has been a thrill and an honor. It's hard-earned and well-deserved, my sister. I am so proud of you and love you with all my heart.
Al I know is that it's only rock and roll - and I like it, like it - yes I do!
Victory Tischler-Blue
Palm Springs, California Paradise
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