Stiletto | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 15, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1989-1990 | |||
Studio | RCA Recording Studios, New York City, Cove City Sound Studios, Glen Cove, New York, Horizon Studios, Wilton Connecticut, Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California | |||
Genre | Pop metal, hard rock[1] | |||
Length | 51:31 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Producer | Mike Chapman | |||
Lita Ford chronology | ||||
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Singles from Stiletto | ||||
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Stiletto is the fourth solo studio album by the American musician Lita Ford. It includes the singles "Hungry" and "Lisa". The album peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard 200.[2] Ford supported the album by touring with Mötley Crüe.[3]
The album was produced by Mike Chapman.[1] "Lisa" is about Ford's mother.[4] "Only Women Bleed" is a cover of the Alice Cooper song.[5] Ford employed synthesized strings and horns on the album.[6]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [7] |
Calgary Herald | B[8] |
Chicago Tribune | [5] |
Los Angeles Times | [9] |
Ottawa Citizen | [4] |
The Los Angeles Times wrote that "Ford rides her sex-bomb goddess image, serviceable vocals and one o' the lads guitarwork hard 'n' heavy for almost one full side of this LP."[9] The Calgary Herald determined that "Stiletto abandons wallowing in past sub-par metal yearnings and instead tries a more mainstream approach."[8]
The Vancouver Sun opined that Ford "just doesn't have the heavy metal vocal screech or the powerthud music to make her songs more than mildly amusing."[10] The Orlando Sentinel panned the "stupid lyrics and ... bombastic guitar solos."[11]
Side one
Band members
Additional musicians
Production
Chart (1990) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA Charts)[12] | 77 |
Swiss Albums Chart[13] | 26 |
Swedish Albums Chart[14] | 36 |
Billboard 200 (USA)[2] | 52 |
RPM100 Albums (Canada)[15] | 54 |
UK Albums Chart[16] | 66 |