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Ann Wilson<\/a> has one of the most recognizable, and impressive, voices in rock, whether she\u2019s fronting her own band Heart<\/a> or going solo. Fierce Bliss<\/em> (Silver Lining Music) is a solo outing, and sees her making one of her own dreams come true; recording for the album began at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama (where such artists as Elton John, Cher, Willie Nelson, and Millie Jackson have recorded).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some well-chosen covers; a beautiful version of Queen\u2019s \u201cLove of My Life\u201d (sharing the vocal with Vince Gill), while tackling Eurythmics\u2019 \u201cMissionary Man\u201d is an obvious pick for a voice as powerful as Wilson\u2019s. And her own co-written numbers crackle with a spirited energy. \u201cGreed\u201d turns a critical eye on a culture where however much you consume it\u2019s not enough; \u201cA Moment in Heaven\u201d takes on the entertainment industry (\u201cHollywood be thy name\u201d), where the next big thing becomes yesterday\u2019s news all too soon. The chunky rock riffs of the \u201970s are still Wilson\u2019s musical calling card, and she also loves a deep dive into the blues, as you can hear on the searing \u201cAngel\u2019s Blues.\u201d Wilson is currently on US\/Canadian tour through June 24, with a performance at FloydFest22 in Floyd, Virginia, set for July 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n