Mirage vs Tango, track-by-track analysis
 

Please pick the best track of the two. This is obviously a track-by-track comparison, so No Hold Me vs Everywhere, Gypsy vs Seven Wonders, etc. Overall, this type of poll gives a better representation of fans true likes and dislikes. Thanks for participating.

Mirage vs TITN

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere
Book of Love vs Caroline
Gypsy vs TITN
Only Over You vs Mystified
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM
EOTW vs WISYA
WYWH vs Y&I ii

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere
Book of Love vs Caroline
Gypsy vs TITN
Only Over You vs Mystified
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man - can't pick really don't care for either
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM - can't pick really don't care for either
EOTW vs WISYA
WYWH vs Y&I ii - can't pick really don't care for either

my 2 least favorite FM albums with LB... so it is mostly which song i dislike less :D

so it's 4 for Mirage and 5 for Tango, although if i counted the number of songs i liked on Tango vs the number i liked on Mirage, plus the songs that i really dislike on each, Mirage would have a slightest edge as a bit more likable.

pasting from the other thread my track by track opinion for each -

1) Isn't It Midnight - boring
2) Tango In The Night - eh, i know many love it but not my thing
3) Big Love - eh, doesn't hold the candle to the solo version
4) When I See You Again - yuck
5) Seven Wonders - boring generic pop fluff
6) Welcome To The Room... Sara - yuck
7) Caroline - blah
8) Family Man - yuck
9) You And I Part II - blah
10) Little Lies - cute pop although not my thing
11) Everywhere - same as little lies
12) Mystified - don't care for it
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1. "Love in Store" - eh
2. "Can't Go Back" - catchy
3. "That's Alright" - heh
4. "Book of Love" - heh
5. "Gypsy" Nicks - can't stand it
6. "Only Over You" - eh
Side two
1. "Empire State" - yuck
2. "Straight Back" - blah
3. "Hold Me" - pop perfection
4. "Oh Diane" - blah
5. "Eyes of the World" - pop perfection
6. "Wish You Were Here" - blah

Can't Go Back, Hold Me and Eyes of the World are really the only songs i love from either album.

i can recognize Little Lies and Everywhere and perhaps that album version of Big Love as well crafted pop songs, just not my thing.

i can stand Tango (the song) if i have to.

i really don't care for others, and don't like to listen to them.

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere (Tie. Literally can't choose)
Book of Love vs Caroline
Gypsy vs TITN
Only Over You vs Mystified (Neither. They both suck)
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM
EOTW vs WISYA
WYWH vs Y&I ii

Mirage: 5
Tango: 7

Surprised, I always pick Mirage over Tango.

Love in Store vs Big Love- that's easy
Can't Go Back vs Seven Wonders
That's Alright vs Everywhere- hard one, but I like the country rock sound on That's Alright
Book of Love vs Caroline- I had to go with my gut on this, Book of Love probably is better, but I love caroline
Gypsy vs Tango in the Night- that was a hard choice
Only Over You vs Mystified- I don't really care for either but i chose OOY
Empire State vs Little Lies- easy
Straight Back vs Family Man- easy
Hold Me vs WTTR...S- easy
Oh Diane vs IIT
EOTW vs WISYA- this shouldn't be hard for anyone
WYWH vs YAIpt. II

Mirage- 8
Tango- 4

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere
Book of Love vs Caroline
Gypsy vs TITN
Only Over You vs Mystified
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM
EOTW vs WISYA
WYWH vs Y&I ii

Mirage 6
Tango 6

Thanks Artemis, I think we pretty much agreed on all, esp Mystified (I really didn't want to vote on that one, either) But went with LB's production on the song, I suppose.

These albums are pretty easy with obvious stand outs and a cpl duds.

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere
Book of Love vs Caroline It wins cause I love it musically.
Gypsy vs TITN
Only Over You vs Mystified
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man- Hate 'em both
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM
EOTW vs WISYA- Tie. I really love both
WYWH vs Y&I ii

Mirage-2
Tango-8.

Ties 2

I'll say it again. I really REALLY dislike Mirage, Just so weak. Tango all the way.

Mick

Wow, words can not express my confussion. A fan of the Band doesn't like 85-90% of the 80's work by the Mac, yet is still a fan, as in fanatic?

It makes me wonder how many "fans" here or otherwise are really just fans of particular solo artists. I know LB has them, as well as Stevie. I admire the fact that you are outspoken about it, elle, as you should be.

Still, I am puzzeled by the great disdain of the 80's albums. I know many do not like the 80's sound and the over-production of TITN. I guess one would have had to grow up in that era to appreciate the beauty of it all. I love the80's sound, however, my sister loathes it and we are only 2 years apart. I sorta get it, I suppose.

and you call yourself cantgoback? dude! :distress: :laugh:

yes, i am not a fan of the band, i am LB fan only - as you clarified in the next paragraph. :)

i will go see the Mac this year and pay their over-inflated ridiculous prices b/c i can't resist not seeing LB when he's out there plus i can have some fun with many friends i met through LB solo gigs. :shrug:

i actually liked a lot of music of the 80s, just not this kind of music.

best Chris impersonation: "that is pretty weird" :laugh:

just joshing you cantgoback, thanks for participating.

Mirage vs TITN

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere
Book of Love vs Caroline (tough one!)
Gypsy vs TITN (I do love TITN, though.)
Only Over You vs Mystified Neither is really a favorite.
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM
EOTW vs WISYA
WYWH vs Y&I ii (Neither is particularly strong.)

Mirage-6
Tango-6

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere
Book of Love vs Caroline - tough one
Gypsy vs TITN
Only Over You vs Mystified - I guess, don't like either.
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM
EOTW vs WISYA
WYWH vs Y&I ii

Mirage: 4
TITN: 8

Love In Store vs BL
Can't Go Back vs SW
That's Alright vs Everywhere
Book of Love vs Caroline
Gypsy vs TITN (Screw you for making me choose)
Only Over You vs Mystified (If not for the xylophone it'd be Mystified)
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man
Hold Me vs WTTRS
Oh Diane vs IIM
EOTW vs WISYA
WYWH vs Y&I ii

Love In Store vs Big Love
Can't Go Back vs Seven Wonders
That's Alright vs Everywhere (easy)
Book of Love vs Caroline (Caroline is awkward to me)
Gypsy vs Tango in the Night (easy for me, Gypsy is gorgeous)
Only Over You vs Mystified (I think it's pretty)
Empire State vs Little Lies
Straight Back vs Family Man
Hold Me vs Welcome to the Room...
Oh Diane vs Isn't It Midnight (yes really!)
Eyes Of The World vs When I See You Again
WYWH vs Y&I ii - (I decided I like the bridge and outro of WYWH)

Mirage - 8
Tango - 4