i'm probably the only one here who thinks that Stevie's work on Say You Will is for the most part, mediocre. I love Illume and Thrown down and Smile At You, but I think the rest of her tracks feel pretty weak.
Without a question, this is Lindsey's project - without him, this band would be worthless today. Thank God for Lindsey Buckingham - some how, he managed to bring my favorite band back to life and prevented them from becoming an embarrasing nostalgia act.
Say You Will is a brave gutsy album. I love that he made the record with his art in mind, selfishly, and beautifully. I can't stand the fact that Stevie "prayed to the commercial Gods..." - you'd think by now, she'd have the confidence to make music that's good - for only that reason. It shouldn't matter whether or not it sells to the masses. The Fleetwood Mac core fan base is loyal - and they will listen. This band doesn't need radio anymore - as long as they keep making records that have integrity.
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