Veteran Rockers Heart Return with Jupiter's Darling

By Bernie Bernard

Since the 1970s, Heart has sold more than 30 million albums, and has scored 20 Top 40 hits. After record company conflicts over the past 10 years and some health problems, Ann and Nancy Wilson are making a triumphant¹ return. Although they haven't recorded as Heart since 1993, the Wilson Sisters were involved in a side band called The Lovemongers, Nancy has written for film soundtracks such as Vanilla² Sky and Almost Famous, and both have toured as solo acts.

Ann tackled a long-time physical problem by undergoing dramatic weight-loss surgery, which was televised on-line. The sisters also resolved a legal dispute with their former record company.

"When we finally decided³ to go back into the studio as Heart, we thought about what would be a dream album for our fans," says Nancy. "We went back to our own roots, the dream we had of giving Led Zeppelin a run for their money." Ann comments, "There is a real hunger out there for authentic⁴ rock. That was all the encouragement we needed."

Explaining the name of their new album, Ann and Nancy Wilson say, Jupiter's Darling is the story of a temptress who lures⁵ men of power away from making war. The planet Jupiter herself is also a protector. With superior gravity, she pulls many catastrophic space rocks away from Earth. So we are Jupiter's Darling."

"We went for songs that were simple, powerful, at times slightly political, but always emotionally honest," says Ann. "We think our fans, no matter how young or old, are smart, passionate⁶ people. They've stayed loyal because we've never underestimated them." Nancy agrees, "We'll never be a jukebox band, recycling our greatest hits. We may have the same goals and ideals we started with, but we're always finding new ways of expressing them."

The Wilson Sisters have launched a new fan club called Heart Mongers. Members who purchase an annual membership have the first chance at concert tickets before they go on sale to the general public, plus other benefits. Earlier this year, the duo released Heart Alive in Seattle, a DVD version of their 2002 television concert, which introduced the band members who play on their new album. Ann and Nancy Wilson are backing up their new CD with a major tour of North America that runs through September.

注释：
Vanilla [植]香草
authentic 可信的
passionate 充满热情的
underestimate 看轻
monger 商人

1 triumphant   

adj.胜利的，成功的；狂欢的，喜悦的

参考例句：

• The army made a triumphant entry into the enemy's capital.部队胜利地进入了敌方首都。
• There was a positively triumphant note in her voice.她的声音里带有一种极为得意的语气。

2 vanilla   

n.香子兰，香草

参考例句：

• He used to love milk flavoured with vanilla.他过去常爱喝带香草味的牛奶。
• I added a dollop of vanilla ice-cream to the pie.我在馅饼里加了一块香草冰激凌。

3 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

4 authentic   

a.真的，真正的；可靠的，可信的，有根据的

参考例句：

• This is an authentic news report. We can depend on it. 这是篇可靠的新闻报道, 我们相信它。
• Autumn is also the authentic season of renewal. 秋天才是真正的除旧布新的季节。

5 lures   

吸引力，魅力（lure的复数形式）

参考例句：

• He left home because of the lures of life in the city. 他离家是由于都市生活的诱惑。
• Perhaps it is the desire for solitude or the chance of making an unexpected discovery that lures men down to the depths of the earth. 可能正是寻觅幽静的去处，或者找个猎奇的机会的欲望引诱着人们进入地球的深处。

6 passionate   

adj.热情的，热烈的，激昂的，易动情的，易怒的，性情暴躁的

参考例句：

• He is said to be the most passionate man.据说他是最有激情的人。
• He is very passionate about the project.他对那个项目非常热心。