Little Queen

Heart’s expansive second album leads off with “Barracuda”, which builds on the riff-and-roll promise of their debut’s smash “Crazy on You” by amping up its out-of-this-world vibes and chugging guitars. As <i>Little Queen</i> progresses, so do Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson, who dip into funk’s danker grooves on the title track and jet off to the islands on the reggae-tinged “Say Hello”. Ann’s vocals are in commanding form throughout; on the wearily hopeful ballad “Treat Me Well”, Nancy takes centre stage, to stirring effect.