2015 Fleetwood Mac Album

[nodmod]

At the Mick M&G in Washington DC, when asked about a new album, Mick was non-commital, his words were something like..... "however this music gets out - as a Fleetwood Mac release or a Lindsey Buckingham solo release, we have some great music coming", I paraphase a little as I cannot recall excatly, but I sense some back peddling going on.

Anyone else who attended the Mick M&G in Washington DC wish to comment?

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by nodmod

At the Mick M&G in Washington DC, when asked about a new album, Mick was non-commital, his words were something like..... "however this music gets out - as a Fleetwood Mac release or a Lindsey Buckingham solo release, we have some great music coming", I paraphase a little as I cannot recall excatly, but I sense some back peddling going on.

Anyone else who attended the Mick M&G in Washington DC wish to comment?

Which means Stevie is not on board, and even is not planning to. She doesn't want to work with Lindsey. Even not with Christine there. She ruïns it for all of them. And all of us.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

Which means Stevie is not on board, and even is not planning to. She doesn't want to work with Lindsey. Even not with Christine there. She ruïns it for all of them. And all of us.

I think you are right about Stevie, but they don't really need her. Lindsey and Christine are magic and Stevie doesn't need them either. 24k proves that. Maybe they should part ways. They are not going to sale a bunch records either way. People don't seem to want new music.

[Dex]

Yes. I think it's time for them to bite the bullet and release a Lindsey/Chris album. They can call it Fleetwood Mac or anything else they like, really, I should think they'd just want to get the work out after having worked on it and being so proud of it. Stevie seems happy doing her solo thing, and everyone is getting their cash from the tour. There's no reason everyone can't just work in a way that's gratifying to them without endlessly agonizing over having the "classic" lineup in the studio.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by Dex

Yes. I think it's time for them to bite the bullet and release a Lindsey/Chris album. They can call it Fleetwood Mac or anything else they like, really, I should think they'd just want to get the work out after having worked on it and being so proud of it. Stevie seems happy doing her solo thing, and everyone is getting their cash from the tour. There's no reason everyone can't just work in a way that's gratifying to them without endlessly agonizing over having the "classic" lineup in the studio.

Totally agree. Another Tango In The Night and another 24k gold would be fine with me.

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

I think you are right about Stevie, but they don't really need her. Lindsey and Christine are magic and Stevie doesn't need them either. 24k proves that. Maybe they should part ways. They are not going to sale a bunch records either way. People don't seem to want new music.

If NOBODY wants new music, I hope they'll tour Europe and Australia and South America for a whole year.

[shackin'up]

24 KG is simply no Fleetwood Mac Magic. Not even one moment. And it doesn't contain ANY contemporary compositions from her. She's lost the art of songwriting on her own and should collaborate with Chris and then leave it to Chris and Lindsey to finish it.

[mitzo]

One thing is for sure, there is not going be any album of any sort unless they stop the cash cow jukebox tour long enough to make one.

[Dex]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

24 KG is simply no Fleetwood Mac Magic. Not even one moment. And it doesn't contain ANY contemporary compositions from her. She's lost the art of songwriting on her own and should collaborate with Chris and then leave it to Chris and Lindsey to finish it.

*shrugs* It's the kind of work she enjoys doing, and she should be left to do it without fans imposing a bunch of "should"s on her. There are no "should"s for any of them at this stage in their careers.

And it's possible I'm misunderstanding your meaning, but I think "Fleetwood Mac Magic" is a concept that only applies to an era long gone. Stevie's work with Fleetwood Mac hasn't really been consistently better than her solo work since... well, she began her solo career. Trying to force collaborations that an artist really doesn't want to take part in is going to reflect in sucky product. The best work will come from the artists doing what they love, and not worrying about whether or not its "Fleetwood Mac".

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

They aren't getting any younger. Time is not on their side. I don't think any of them want to end their legacy with a whimper, leaving their album Say You Will as the coda of their long legacy. Christine's return shouldn't be squandered on a just a blatant cash-grab tour. A tour is a fleeting moment, an album is a lasting contribution to their recorded their history.

They just came off the road from their 2013 tour, then Christine returns. Their snap reaction is to book another tour! Ideally, they should have dedicated all their time and focus on creating what could possibly be their last album. It would have allowed some space for Stevie to promote her album; and she would probably be more amenable to working with the band.

Lindsey does a great job spinning this tour as such a profound chapter in the evolution of the band. But there's nothing profound or evolutionary just because Christine's songs are back in the set. It's just business as usual, as it was, and is again. Greed overruled art.

Sadly, all of what you say is true.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

If NOBODY wants new music, I hope they'll tour Europe and Australia and South America for a whole year.

This may happen. And though I'm sure the people of Europe, Australia and South America would be thrilled to see them, I, as a fan who wants new music, would be crushed if the world tour stalls things even further.

[FM77]

Originally Posted by MikeInNV

Well, FM77 seems convinced the tour will end June 30, but Stevie says she has another year with Fleetwood Mac, so maybe recording will fill some of that time?

The second US leg that goes thru 6/30 was negotiated and agreed upon only recently. Somebody in the band tweeted 6/30 as the end date as well. I can't remember who. I will be shocked if the tour extends beyond that but things can change. I still doubt it. I certainly don't think Stevie meant they were going into 2016. Rehearsals started in July, the tour ends 6/30. That is a year with FM.

[welcomechris]

Originally Posted by FM77

The second US leg that goes thru 6/30 was negotiated and agreed upon only recently. Somebody in the band tweeted 6/30 as the end date as well. I can't remember who. I will be shocked if the tour extends beyond that but things can change. I still doubt it. I certainly don't think Stevie meant they were going into 2016. Rehearsals started in July, the tour ends 6/30. That is a year with FM.

So June 30th is the last day for america? And then they go to the UK and stuff?

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by welcomechris

So June 30th is the last day for america? And then they go to the UK and stuff?

They are in Europe May and June. If 30th June is the very end then there will be no tour of Aus/NZ. I really can't see that happening. I don't think Stevie would do that to their fans down under.

Would like to see them break to finish the album. However, they can take as much time off as they want, but if Stevie doesn't want an album they can take all the time off they want- it still would never get finished. If they break on 30th June then it seems increasingly likely Stevie will go off and tour on her own (nice having you back Chris).

[Macfanforever]

I have to look at it this way.We are lucky that Chris back on the road with them on this tour.Which thought it never happen .The new album is a bonus.