Better Than Heaven

by Stacey Q

Overview

Stacey Q was one of the myriad of Madonna wannabes who saturated the airwaves in the mid-'80s, but, unlike many of the pack, her debut album Better Than Heaven showed panache and a knowledge that she shouldn't take herself too seriously. The sexy monster hit "Two of Hearts," synthesized and insistent, benefited greatly from Q's breathy, little-girl vocals, while "We Connect," her only other venture into the Top 40; "Music out of Bounds," which doesn't seem to mean a thing; "Love or Desire"; and "Dancing Nowhere" all followed in the same vein, without being a blueprint of the lead single. She does stray from the sex-kitten image on some cuts, and it is a cotton-candy result: lighter than air, but a tasty treat. The title track is a sweet ode to love; "He Doesn't Understand" is repetitive to the point where she's practically chanting, but the effect is almost lulling; and "Don't Let Me Down" is so frothy the song practically floats. Her vocals, hardly noteworthy, are perfect for this type of pop, and with a voice so limited, anyone can sing along. Though she became more experimental with successive albums, Better Than Heaven is Stacey Q's most accessible and most enjoyable work. ~ Bryan Buss

Product Details

Release Date:	09/09/2022
Label:	Cherry Pop
UPC:	5013929442900
Rank:	73504

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Stacey Q   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

John Mitchell   Composer,Lyricist
Shelton Swain   Composer
Tim Green   Lyricist
J.P. Charles   Composer
Karl Moet   Composer
Sue Gatlin   Composer,Lyricist
Tim Greene   Composer
Richard West   Composer
Willie Wilcox   Composer
Jon Saint James   Composer,Producer
Chris Ruiz-Velasco   Composer
David Sitz   Programming
Skip Hahn   Composer
John Wilcox   Composer,Programming
Mark Holding   Composer
Dave Guccione   Programming