Lita Ford - Stiletto (1990) [Japanese Edition]

After the success of her previous album ‘Lita’, Ford’s career got somewhat of a boost, both creatively and commercially. On “Stiletto”, again the input of hit producer / songwriter Mike Chapman is an asset.

Chapman, known for his work with everyone from Sweet to Scandal, liked his rock commercial, slick and hook-laden — adjectives that definitely describe “Stiletto”.
“Stiletto” is one of Lita Ford’s better CDs, and the second in a trilogy she recorded during the Eighties / early Nineties (the others being ‘Lita’ and ‘Dangerous Curves’). Lita has always considered herself primarily a guitarist, and she doesn’t disappoint: her guitar lines always showcased an impressive talent.
While this album is not that guitar-driven – it’s a 1990 release, with polish and accessibility all over – it reveals Lita as a very good rock&pop vocalist as well.


Tracks:

01 – Your Wake Up Call
02 – Hungry
03 – Dedication
04 – Stiletto
05 – Lisa
06 – The Ripper
07 – Big Gun
08 – Only Women Bleed
09 – Bad Boys
10 – Aces & Eights
11 – Cherry Red
12 – Outro

Personnel:

Lita Ford – guitar, vocals
David Ezrin – keyboards, synths
Don Nossov – bass
Myron Grombacher – drums, percussion
additional musicians:
Pablo Calagero, Richie Cannata, Barry Danelian – horns
Mike Chapman, Tim Lawless, Ozzie Melendez – backing vocals
Ralph Schuckett – strings arrangements