Time

SteveMacD · #1 01-22-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskisn

Funny thing about Dave Mason is that I actually like his songs on Time way better than I like his solo stuff up until that point.

Ooh. I can't get behind that. "Alone Together" is just a masterpiece. There are few albums I've ever heard that match the sheer beauty of its production, Fleetwood Mac or otherwise. I also love the record he made with Mama Cass and "Let It Flow". Even "Two Hearts" was pretty good. I think Mick hoped that THAT was the Dave Mason he was getting. Hard Rocker isn't the first thing I'd say about Mason, and it was an unnatural role for him in the Mac. Also, that second Traffic album is pretty killer.

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Originally Posted by wetcamelfood

That's it exactly. Bekka had/has been offered big solo contracts but she declined them for those reasons. She wanted to be herself and that conflicted with their plans. I really admire that about her.

Me too. Unlike her predecessor, she saw the pitfalls of being that big when she was a kid, and chose to be an artist by day and a backing vocalist by night. She doesn't need the money and doesn't want the fame. If she palyed guitar, she'd be a hero, like the band's founder

chriskisn · #2 01-24-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I also love the record he made with Mama Cass

I have that for completist purposes only. It is one of the worst albums in my collection. I guess we can't agree all the time though Steve

jools · #3 01-24-2013, 01:08 PM

I liked 'Time' a lot
I prefer it to Say You Will

I would have preferred if Rick was in the band taking Dave Mason's place.

I loved the following tracks

All Over Again
Hollywood
Nights In Estoril
Dreaming The Dream
Talking To My Heart
Nothing Without You
Winds Of Change

SteveMacD · #4 01-24-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskisn

I have that for completist purposes only. It is one of the worst albums in my collection. I guess we can't agree all the time though Steve

I can only think of two bad songs. "Walk To The Point" is a killer song. I would agree that it didn't break a lot of new ground, but it's still pretty good.

PenguinHead · #5 01-25-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Ooh. I can't get behind that. "Alone Together" is just a masterpiece. There are few albums I've ever heard that match the sheer beauty of its production, Fleetwood Mac or otherwise. I also love the record he made with Mama Cass and "Let It Flow".

I absolutely love the improbable album Dave made with Cass Elliot. It recently was re-released.

This is the album that thinly links the Mamas & Papas to Fleetwood Mac.

PenguinHead · #6 08-14-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Ooh. I can't get behind that. "Alone Together" is just a masterpiece. There are few albums I've ever heard that match the sheer beauty of its production, Fleetwood Mac or otherwise. I also love the record he made with Mama Cass and "Let It Flow".

I like the Time album for what it is -- a peculiar anomaly in a band with a very varied history. Dave Mason was the oddity member for the fact that he already had a long established career at a solo artist, so it seemed like he was just gigging with the band in his spare time.

Now please excuse my divergence:

I love that you mentioned another anomaly that is Dave Mason/Cass Elliot album! I'm huge fan of all things Cass Elliot, from her her folk days with The Big Three, The Mugwamps, and the Mamas & Papas, and her short-lived solo career. This rather obscure album is just amazing. Cass had many musical friends, including Dave. I love listening to it; my only beef is that Cass only has one solo vocal song on it. But but she can sing harmonies like no other; her indelible voice just shines through.

They performed a handful of shows together at the Fillmore, billed as Mason Cass. I have an original handbill from one of the shows. I wish there was more documentation from these rare performances. Their solo careers were their main priorities. This partnership was just a bizarre a one-off venture, but it's really good! Glad to hear of someone else who knows and likes the album. It was re-released a few years ago.

Dragon · #7 08-17-2014, 09:31 PM

I find it difficult to explain a like or dislike for Time given the course of events, circumstances and personnel changes in Fleetwood Mac after Behind the Mask. Although there are great musicians that offered some good songs, I think the time period would have been better suited for solo or side projects.

Zoo; Shakin' the Cage: I do not mind, and actually like, a harder rocking sound after Behind the Mask. I liked the direction this band was going. Another LP would have established the band. The diamond in the rough here is Brett Tuggle, who has handled keyboards, bass, guitar and vocals well for Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey and Stevie.

Christine: I have been aware of rumors Christine may have recorded a solo LP in the 1990s. It would have been similar to In the Meantime with Mick, John and Billy contributing along with George Hawkins and Steve Ferrone. Mentioning Brett, I wonder if he and Christine met during this time.

SteveMacD · #8 08-17-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon

I find it difficult to explain a like or dislike for Time given the course of events, circumstances and personnel changes in Fleetwood Mac after Behind the Mask. Although there are great musicians that offered some good songs, I think the time period would have been better suited for solo or side projects.

I don't see it.

Future Games: Fleetwood, McVie, McVie, Kirwan, Welch

Rumours: Fleetwood, McVie, McVie, Buckingham, Nicks

Time: Fleetwood, McVie, McVie, Burnette, Bramlette, Mason

Fleetwood, McVie, McVie...FLEETWOOD MAC.

chiliD · #9 08-18-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I don't see it.

Future Games: Fleetwood, McVie, McVie, Kirwan, Welch

Rumours: Fleetwood, McVie, McVie, Buckingham, Nicks

Time: Fleetwood, McVie, McVie, Burnette, Bramlette, Mason

Fleetwood, McVie, McVie...FLEETWOOD MAC.

AMEN!

louielouie2000 · #10 09-03-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon

Christine: I have been aware of rumors Christine may have recorded a solo LP in the 1990s. It would have been similar to In the Meantime with Mick, John and Billy contributing along with George Hawkins and Steve Ferrone. Mentioning Brett, I wonder if he and Christine met during this time.

This is the first time I've ever heard about this- do you have any supporting information?