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Originally Posted by David
That's what's upsetting—Christine was an opportunity to herald great new music from that configuration of the band, and now it's blown for good. We wanted a Tusk-like triumph of experimentation and commercialism, a series of albums that would put the Mac back at the forefront of quirky, inventive rock. It was always a pipe dream anyway, but it felt like a stronger possibility with Christine's return than it had in two decades. The 1997 reunion felt like a long-term opportunity just flowering, and it got dashed when Chris quit just a year later. Her return created the same excitement about opportunities, but it too got dashed. People are angry and frustrated more over these hills and valleys than they would be if the band's trajectory were just straight down.
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That sums it up perfectly. We Mac fans feel like the donkey chasing the carrot. There is excitement over possibilities but something always happens that blocks those possibilities. This is even more bitter this time because of age and the likelihood of these being the last few years of the band.
Mick should have held everyone together "We are a band. This is our legacy. We want one last tour. We have been through thick and thin and nothing will stop us now. We owe it to ourselves and our fans to stick it out one more time."