tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post4186337190136094778..comments2024-03-26T17:42:56.553-05:00Comments on Fleetwood Mac News: Fleetwood Mac Extended Play EP - Now Available Everywhere!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-33904475194474610662013-05-01T19:55:07.970-05:002013-05-01T19:55:07.970-05:00@Silly Ranter:
Fleetwood Mac should spice their li...@Silly Ranter:<br />Fleetwood Mac should spice their live set up a little bit. I don't think anyone here would argue that point. If they are absolutely honest, even the most die-hard of fans tires of hearing Landslide, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Rhiannon and World Turning again and again and again and again. Fleetwood Mac should not be doing "Stand Back", either, I don't think. The only problem with dropping that song is that it seems to be the only time Stevie really becomes animated on stage with Fleetwood Mac anymore.<br /><br />As for Fleetwood Mac ever doing "Edge of Seventeen" live, I don't see that happening. The band briefly toyed with "Edge" in 1982 during rehearsals. Personally myself, I don't think it would have sounded that good as a Fleetwood Mac song. It would be better for that to be a staple of a Stevie solo show, IMO. Solo material should stay in the solo shows. For both Stevie and Lindsey.<br /><br />I'd love to see Fleetwood Mac do "Seven Wonders" again but I know that will never happen. Stevie no longer has the vocal range to sing that song live. She'd end up ruining it as she did "Sisters of the Moon" by dropping octaves and yelling out the lyrics rather than singing them. "Blue Letter" could be good live as long as Lindsey would play and sing that song with the passion he did in 1975. Yes, I know he's older now but he needs to stop plucking the guitar and play it. Don't whisper, sing.<br /><br />I also cannot see Stevie ever embracing anything "techie". She apparently has this unnatural hatred of technology almost bordering on that of the Unabomber's. It would be nice for her to finally "come in out of the darkness" that she's living in but I think it's too comfortable a place for her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-69550436372042342662013-05-01T17:14:11.998-05:002013-05-01T17:14:11.998-05:00And call the band Buckfleet NicksVie...And call the band Buckfleet NicksVie...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-3036359846988469472013-05-01T16:51:05.057-05:002013-05-01T16:51:05.057-05:00^^
It would sound even better with a guest stint ...^^<br />It would sound even better with a guest stint from Christine adding vocals and keyboard... but dream on, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-76583439540868790702013-05-01T16:43:47.045-05:002013-05-01T16:43:47.045-05:00After just listening to "Without You", I...After just listening to "Without You", I was thinking it would sound great remixed with rock guitar, a groovin' classic Mac bassline, and an offset drum beat like "Go Your Own Way", and released as a radio single (with Ken Caillat doing the mixing!) I think it would sound primo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-2230734498912477702013-05-01T14:34:57.282-05:002013-05-01T14:34:57.282-05:00@silly ranter
While you rambled quiet a lot there...@silly ranter<br /><br />While you rambled quiet a lot there, I think I agree with the point you tried to make. Nicks is about being a success, the money, and being a legend more than she is about artistic output these days. And her ego is nearing the stratosphere as we speak. <br /><br />I actually think this EP is quite awful, with no soul or much of anything worth hearing, but that might be because I think LB is a pretentious has-been with no talent. But "Without You" is equally as terrible as anything LB's got going, and it's a shame that that's all Stevie could be bothered with. If FM must continue, I hope Stevie decides to get out of bed for the next recording sessions and offer something we might like to hear.<br /><br />My thoughts on it all is that Stevie doesn't actually care about Fleetwood Mac, and at this point just does it to get a bit of a boost and offers up things - songs - she doesn't want or doesn't care about. That may be because LB ruined everything she had for Say You Will and the album was a flop. <br /><br />The only thing I would disagree with you about was that IYD didn't sell. It did actually, but it would seem more so in other countries rather than just in the United States. I believe it's notched up over half a million world wide, which if that's not a success, I'm not sure what is. <br /><br />Then again, as noted, SN is about success that you can show off. Money and accolades - gold records in frames. <br /><br />@Joseph Gould<br /><br />I refuse to be thankful for something that I do not enjoy or feel was created using the least effort possible. The EP is terrible, Sad Angel has a decent chorus, but other than that everything is twiddly, heavy breathing, coldness. I wish I could get a refund. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-17374091763640422842013-05-01T04:50:49.555-05:002013-05-01T04:50:49.555-05:00Well, I have to admit - I love EP and all of the s...Well, I have to admit - I love EP and all of the songs on it, and I look forward to hearing more when and if they make and release more.<br /><br />I don't like all this negativity, we don't all have to love or like the new songs, or like the way they were mixed etc.. But let's be thankful they're still touring and recording? I know I am.Joseph Gouldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-68413070430766157152013-05-01T03:15:09.724-05:002013-05-01T03:15:09.724-05:00^^
-silly ranter, I like the way you think.^^<br />-silly ranter, I like the way you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-7825788757857580822013-05-01T03:05:39.160-05:002013-05-01T03:05:39.160-05:00What an amazing set of songs!!!! Its fresh and new...What an amazing set of songs!!!! Its fresh and new and It Takes Time is the most orginal Buckingham sound in years. I hope it gets radio play, sells well and puts the "go into retirement" talk to bed for good.<br /><br />I am not a Perez fan but he is promoting the EP so good for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-37899588734616130322013-05-01T03:00:55.001-05:002013-05-01T03:00:55.001-05:00I think Nicks will be a quick convert, finally, th...I think Nicks will be a quick convert, finally, that money is to be made, and it seems she now needs Fleetwood Mac very much. The solo, Asher and Grohl projects didn't impact much, and yet w Fleetwood Mac, on day one, she was back in the top 5- some said it hit #1- I can't keep up.<br />And it may bode well for a quick followup EP- her (lovely) ego is not going to be able to stand that she has a product that is selling and she has only 1/4 of the songs! So, a stronger EP#2 with at least 2 Nicks leads could come soon. And if this one is selling with her minimal input, the next EP- 'with' Fleetwood Mac could be a huge seller with 2 excellent Nicks songs. She didn't ''care'' about this release- she'll care about the next one. Hurry up, though! She has a much better chance for songs that sell well and turn a profit (IYD and the Peter Asher cd did not) with FM than solo. Too bad, I like her solo. FM has no Edge walk :) Wouldn't you just love Lindsey singing ''ooh baby, ooh, said ooh?" I would! Ditch Rhiannon- Add Edge!<br /><br />If Fleetwood Mac is without a label- and they are- so is Nicks. Reprise has kicked Nicks to the curb, or she wouldn't be 'effing record label' them now in interviews- So, once she finds she can earn a hefty profit in a day or 2 on itunes, she'll be on board, maybe even talking about her new computer. <br /><br />What ruined the chances of IYD for SN: She said 'no' to Reprise when they wanted a Christmas 2010 release for the cd and had David Wilde leaking advance word, they wanted the cd out by the end of 2010. Only 'Soldier's Angel' had yet to be recorded- so she had a label enthusiastically wanting to push her cd with plenty of songs for the holiday release- and she told them no, Wilde was no longer talking up on the cd and then she was on her own. THAT is why the label ''didn't help her'' when the cd came out in May of 2011. She told the young suits she knew their business (selling cds) better than she did. That did her in.<br /><br />True, the artist in her wanted to tweak the songs more and get 'SA' done, for ''her'' and maybe for Lindsey- but the label didn't need 'Soldier'- they were ready for a big holiday push, which would have worked well, without the song- she alienated her label saying she didn't want to rush it to be in time for the holidays. THAT 'killed' or ended her '"contract with a major label as a solo artist'' years. You can't tell them 'No' and then expect help later, which was her complaint.<br /><br />So; now, internet-hating Stevie Nicks will find the best way for her to get a profitable song is by staying with Fleetwood Mac and doing this itunes thing again soon. Fleetwood Mac's name brand now id larger than Nicks solo: look at the tour- look at the past 2 tours. It's ''criminal'' how little Nicks is on the new, healthy selling ep by Fleetwood Mac. She just found out today- it's selling- and Lindsey has 3/4 of the publishing on it! And I agree that she has at LEAST 29 stronger demos than 'Without You' -- this "Fleetwood Mac" EP is turning into the biggest solo hit Lindsey has had ever! <br />Volume 2 by end of summer, please!!! Nicks heavy! If she's looking for a solo EP, get the lawyers and do cd AND video EP of the 2 Asher songs, the 1 Grohl song, and add ''In Your Dreams'' live from the Wiltern. 4 songs and 4 videos and more exposure for the Asher and Grohl cds and exposure of the title song- cut so soon from her touring act. Now that would be a nice SN EP. And it's done and would be cross polination promotion for all those projects! <br /><br />For bow, get Volume 2 EP by Fleetwood Mac out, fast! Your reputation, your reputation! Seen the tour reviews lately? And now the EP is all HIS. Step on up to the plate, SN, you're the best. Get YOUR songs on a Fleetwood Mac EP!<br /><br />-silly ranterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-90263547620850865272013-04-30T22:57:46.015-05:002013-04-30T22:57:46.015-05:00^^
If that's true, The Dance should have been...^^<br /><br />If that's true, The Dance should have been their swan song, when Christine left the band. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-76272998345137717242013-04-30T22:18:46.544-05:002013-04-30T22:18:46.544-05:00I've given this new EP a few listens now and I...I've given this new EP a few listens now and I'm left pretty much speechless by it. Well, not completely speechless.<br /><br />The band had a chance to put out a small collection of great music here. They've had ten years to work on just four tracks and this is the best they could come up with?<br /><br />Of all the songs Stevie had to choose from in her "vaults", why on earth was "Without You" the one that was pulled out? That song was barely passable as a demo. As a finished studio track, it certainly doesn't shine. She must most certainly be creatively bankrupt or doesn't care one iota about Fleetwood Mac anymore if she couldn't be bothered to write something new for this EP. This is a woman who says she is constantly writing but can't put out one new song? And since she couldn't be bothered, something like THIS had to be what was thrown out there. If she had to choose something old what about "The Dealer" or "Sanctuary"? Anything would have been a better choice than "Without You".<br /><br />As a long-time fan that is used to actually hearing Stevie Nicks on any Fleetwood Mac studio effort, I am absolutely shocked at how little she can be heard here. Is appearing less and less on studio work how Stevie is going to end up leaving Fleetwood Mac because she's finally tired of the "boys club" she complained so much about after SYW? Go out slowly so we don't miss her as much until it's just "Lindsey Buckingham Featuring Mick Fleetwood and John McVie".<br /><br />None of Lindsey's recent solo work has been all that impressive to me and the tracks on this EP are most certainly following suit. It's all bland, lackluster and poorly executed. Based on history, I expect so much more from Lindsey and he's unfortunately failing to deliver.<br /><br />Fleetwood Mac needs to call it quits while they still have some tattered shreds of their dignity remaining to be remembered by. If I am speechless at this, it's only because I am so utterly disappointed at how far this once truly amazing band has finally fallen.Sad Fantasy Angelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-72268045027536214982013-04-30T22:08:10.777-05:002013-04-30T22:08:10.777-05:00I give it two thumbs up and think Sad Angel belong...I give it two thumbs up and think Sad Angel belongs on the radio asap. I do wish Stevie was more prevalent on the songs, but, I'll take what I get for now. I'm sure Stevie will be making new music as soon as time permits. Sad Angel also sounded great live in NY and NJ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-66442829638636655742013-04-30T18:51:38.659-05:002013-04-30T18:51:38.659-05:00By the way ... the new group photo up today ... St...By the way ... the new group photo up today ... Stevie and Lindsey to one side, Mick and John to the other ... there's a space in the middle. I'm sure it was not intentional but I immediately thought it might be for the spirit of Christine, who is obviously never coming back to the band ... but given the split in the middle you can kind of almost picture her there.MplsMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559454511654308597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-68680737696652805522013-04-30T18:41:44.468-05:002013-04-30T18:41:44.468-05:00^^
Amazing vocal?
Sounds like a dog whistle to ...^^<br /><br />Amazing vocal? <br /><br />Sounds like a dog whistle to me. ITT is the lowest of the low I think. It's way down there with You Can't Fix This. BigFatBerthaInANeckBracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-55825102463846798612013-04-30T18:38:57.041-05:002013-04-30T18:38:57.041-05:00If Mitchell Froom had anything to do with nudging ...If Mitchell Froom had anything to do with nudging Lindsey Buckingham to record "It Takes Time" with just piano and strings (and that moving vocal) then I vote for more production with Froom. I get to vote, right? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-5181701116004152352013-04-30T18:21:03.658-05:002013-04-30T18:21:03.658-05:00Just purchased the EP and I love all 4 songs!!! Just purchased the EP and I love all 4 songs!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-349987365927215892013-04-30T18:12:30.709-05:002013-04-30T18:12:30.709-05:00@Malcolm
If you're looking to have your opini...@Malcolm<br /><br />If you're looking to have your opinion taken seriously, don't quote Perez Hilton. FFS!BigFatBerthaInANeckBracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-75949220517853519982013-04-30T17:03:21.821-05:002013-04-30T17:03:21.821-05:00Tusk took quite of bit of criticism as well. Yet i...Tusk took quite of bit of criticism as well. Yet it is lauded today. Tango in the Night was a radical departure from what might have expected from the Fleetwood Mac sound. Yet it is the second best selling album issued by FM. I will take new music anyway I can because even on a bad day this group is far and away better than most anything else around.<br /><br />Anyone who follows this blog knows that the recordings were done in two phases after the passing of Stevie's mom. That there is new music is remarkable.<br /><br />That there is still a Fleetwood Mac is even more remarkable. It was all but over after Time.<br /><br />So yes I will take the new music any way I can. Is that wrong? I don't think so.To quote Perez Hilton:<br /><br />"Yaaaay for more Fleetwood Mac! Our ears will never tire of their supreme musical talent and soul-stuffed creations!" <br /><br />Malcolmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-91329285046265780582013-04-30T16:57:27.230-05:002013-04-30T16:57:27.230-05:00I hear warm and full - but I'm not listening o...I hear warm and full - but I'm not listening on crappy Bose speakers or iphone earbuds. Listening on real speakers and it sounds excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-40620445806212636372013-04-30T16:38:14.488-05:002013-04-30T16:38:14.488-05:00I swear Keith Olsen, Ken Caillat and Richard Dashu...I swear Keith Olsen, Ken Caillat and Richard Dashut were the only ones who could mix this band right. Great mixing is a skill apparently few possess. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-16097175987273251442013-04-30T16:33:10.220-05:002013-04-30T16:33:10.220-05:00I'm completely happy with all 4 songs! Sounds ...I'm completely happy with all 4 songs! Sounds great on stereo speakers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-28722664308110712522013-04-30T16:21:33.266-05:002013-04-30T16:21:33.266-05:00I'm not hearing "warm and full" at a...I'm not hearing "warm and full" at all! Such a disappointment from Mitchell Froom, however I suspect Lindsey had his nose in the knobs & mix as well. Sad Angel & Without You especially sound poorly mixed. Stevie & Lindsey's vocals sound like they were recorded in a tin can. Lindsey's 12-string rhythm guitar "accompaniment" on "Without You" completely obliterates the beauty & harmony of the vocals with its prominece in the mix and sounding too brassy. Though I'm happy to hear new music from my favorite band, I don't think these songs are a positive foreshadow of another FM record anytime soon. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-46904787467852852013-04-30T14:58:24.431-05:002013-04-30T14:58:24.431-05:00I didn't even know Mitchell Froom did the prod...I didn't even know Mitchell Froom did the production. I loved his work with ex-wife Suzanne Vega. I'm not sure if it's my headphones but it seems the vocals (especially Stevie's) need a little more pinpoint clarity. I do like the way "Without You" came out, since it captures the essence of the original. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-62656789290610764732013-04-30T13:02:52.810-05:002013-04-30T13:02:52.810-05:00Love the new songs. The best Fleetwood Mac albums ...Love the new songs. The best Fleetwood Mac albums have always been Lindsey-heavy and a small dose of Stevie. <br />And I think Mitchell Froom's sound is great - warm and full, just like a Fleetwood Mac album should sound!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620511595417365920.post-65131776696663768712013-04-30T12:31:12.936-05:002013-04-30T12:31:12.936-05:00^^
Get a grip! You're being ridiculous! Just...^^ <br /><br />Get a grip! You're being ridiculous! Just as Malcolm was when he said:<br /><br />"I am a confused. We have waited 10 years for new music and now that we have it there is criticism?"<br /><br />It's like because we got something new we have to love it and have to praise it and have to thank the goddess of lightbeams and unicorns that we have it. Who cares if some don't like! They better just shut up because, you know, it's new, and we waited.<br /><br />The idea that just because we have something we have to adore it is ludicrous. It's about as rational as those fans who say this band deserve undying love JUST because they get up on stage. They don't. If something is not good, or you just don't like it, everyone, you included, have the right to express that. <br /><br />So, yes, I waited for this EP just as long as you and dear old Malcolm did, and I think it stinks. It's derivative, recycled, and just plain boring. Just like this tour. <br /><br />I don't care how long we was forced to wait, but it wasn't worth it. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com