Rhapsody has the new Ann Wilson album, Hope & Glory, as an exclusive and it’s worth a listen. Ann’s voice is as strong as ever and she has a slew of people helping her out on 10 of the 12 tracks. If you are expecting Heart part II, don’t bother. The songs are much more melodic and richly textured than Ann’s boogie guitar roots. KD Lange helps out on Goodbye Blue Sky and Jackson which are slow burners better for a Sunday morning than a Saturday Night. Wynonna shows up on “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “Get Together”. While I’ve always loved Heart, can’t say that I love this album. I would have liked to hear some more original songs (hers or others) rather a re-interpretation of some classic rock cuts although I do really like the Blue Grassy version of “Bad Moon Rising” with Gretchen Wilson. Ann still has the chops, but doesn’t do these songs justice. I give the album a C-. Listen for yourself at http://www.rhapsody.com/annwilson/hopeglory and see if it’s worth buying.