The New Album Thread

vivfox · #1 09-25-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Buckingham went on to say“She hasn’t said this—this is just me—but knowing Stevie, she’s probably thinking, ‘If I have to write five new songs, do I want to give them to Fleetwood Mac?’

I think it is fair to say that more people would hear her new songs if they were presented on a FM album over another solo disc.

applebucked · #2 09-25-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vivfox

I think it is fair to say that more people would hear her new songs if they were presented on a FM album over another solo disc.

I would say that too.

michelej1 · #3 09-25-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vivfox

I think it is fair to say that more people would hear her new songs if they were presented on a FM album over another solo disc.

Heck, WB barely wanted SYW. Why would they want this one? Unless there was something special about it that would help them market it ...

Michele

applebucked · #4 09-25-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Heck, WB barely wanted SYW. Why would they want this one? Unless there was something special about it that would help them market it ...

The only thing I see is them getting Christine back, which I doubt would happen even despite all this.

TheWILDheart · #5 09-26-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Heck, WB barely wanted SYW. Why would they want this one? Unless there was something special about it that would help them market it ...

Michele

There's HUGE Fleetwood Mac hype lately, certainly over here in the UK anyway. The whole UK tour sold out in 15 minutes (which didn't happen with Unleashed), the Rumours reissue shot up to #3 in the album charts, "Everywhere" entered the charts at #15 following an ad campaign by 02, "Don't Stop" charted again recently following a cover on a different ad campaign and the EP did pretty well too. I'm not sure why the sudden surge in interest, but they're massive again here.

There seems to be new respect and appreciation for all things Mac related. Some music magazine, I can't remember which, recently gave away a Rumours tribute album with songs performed by up and coming indie bands and artists so I think that generated a lot of hype too.

Regardless of what Stevie thinks about 300,000 album sales being low, there's still money to be made in a new release from Fleetwood Mac. Especially if Christine were to come on board just for the studio. Stevie and Lindsey have both said how much fun they had cutting the new tracks for the EP, so maybe Chris could sign on to do the album but not tour, or just appear at the UK shows as a guest appearance - don't know about anyone else, but I'd certainly be happy with that.

KarmaContestant · #6 09-26-2013, 01:05 PM

I would love a new Fleetwood Mac album, with or without Christine.

I was actually thinking that a new album would be the perfect time for some more reissues. For example, a Mirage reissue, and a SYW vinyl release could happen at the same time as a new album, each promoting sales of the others.

The early 2013 Rumours reissue would have been the best time for other reissues...

applebucked · #7 09-26-2013, 01:10 PM

Preferably with her, but I'll tune in without.

Agreed. A Mirage/Tango reissue is long overdue (also remasters of 1971-1974 albums, but that's another can of worms).

TheWILDheart · #8 09-26-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

I was actually thinking that a new album would be the perfect time for some more reissues. For example, a Mirage reissue, and a SYW vinyl release could happen at the same time as a new album, each promoting sales of the others.

Mick was asked about the reissues of Mirage and Tango at the M&G yesterday. He said he thought Warner Bros were already on with it, but that the band themselves had very little involvement in it.

He also said that the reason that an album didn't happen after Unleashed, was because Mick only quit drinking in 2011 and was still a heavy drinker in 09 and Stevie and Lindsey didn't want to work with him if he was drunk all the time.

Not sure what truth is in the above, but that's what Mick said.

KarmaContestant · #9 09-26-2013, 02:09 PM

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He also said that the reason that an album didn't happen after Unleashed, was because Mick only quit drinking in 2011 and was still a heavy drinker in 09 and Stevie and Lindsey didn't want to work with him if he was drunk all the time.

Wow, that is suprisingly honest.

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Originally Posted by TheWILDheart

Mick was asked about the reissues of Mirage and Tango at the M&G yesterday. He said he thought Warner Bros were already on with it, but that the band themselves had very little involvement in it.

I'm not surprised that the band has little invovlement, but I am very surprised to hear that Warner is 'on with it'! I hope this really happens, and that vinyl reissues are part of the deal as well!

TheWILDheart · #10 09-26-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Wow, that is suprisingly honest.

I didn't go to the meet, but a friend I met up with at the arena before the show went and he said the same thing - Mick was very open and honest.

He also said that the band were indirectly asked to do Glastonbury, but had to turn it down due to some member(s) not wanting to "slum it".

CADreaming · #11 09-26-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWILDheart

He also said that the reason that an album didn't happen after Unleashed, was because Mick only quit drinking in 2011 and was still a heavy drinker in 09 and Stevie and Lindsey didn't want to work with him if he was drunk all the time.

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Wow. Good for him for admitting and getting on the right track.

So, it sort of takes the blame off Stevie.

TheWILDheart · #12 09-26-2013, 05:04 PM

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Wow. Good for him for admitting and getting on the right track.

So, it sort of takes the blame off Stevie.

I think Lindsey is right. I think it's down to Stevie now. Also explains the lack of new material offered by Stevie for the EP. But back in 09, it was down to Mick. And then Stevie went off and recorded In Your Dreams which was such an amazing experience for her.

Didn't Stevie say in one of the IYD interviews that she would only come back on board and do a Fleetwood Mac album if it was fun and didn't want to spend a year trapped in a house at eachothers throats again? Not the exact quote, but I'm sure it was something along those lines.

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Is Glastonbury slumming it? Don't the biggest acts play it? Just from reading about it for the last few years, I got the impression it was a badge of honor even, if you were one of the main headliners, the last act with the most stage time.

Oh well, as a fan I want nothing to do with festivals. As much as I want the complete video from the US Festival, I wouldn't have wanted to be in attendance.

Michele

Michele, I think the thing with Glastonbury is that it's so huge, you can't just drop a quick festival date into your tour schedule with it, you have to specifically be around just for Glastonbury. A lot of artists have said that over the years. On the day, it's also been reported over the years to not exactly be a relaxed affair backstage, all very busy and rushing around and lots of last minute changes when things run over etc. So it's kinda rough going at times.

But you're right. Glastonbury IS an honor. Because you won't get invited to Glastonbury for being just anybody. It's the biggest of the big. It's huge over here and the whole thing is broadcast on BBC. It's like the music equivalent of Wimbledon.

David · #13 11-10-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Heck, WB barely wanted SYW. Why would they want this one?

That's what I asked myself.

I have trouble picturing the kids in the glass offices up there in Burbank clamoring for a CD of new material from these sixty-somethings. I think someone is doing some wishful thinking.

BlueDenimLamp · #14 11-10-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by David

That's what I asked myself.

I have trouble picturing the kids in the glass offices up there in Burbank clamoring for a CD of new material from these sixty-somethings. I think someone is doing some wishful thinking.

"Someone" (cough) Mick (cough) Lindsey...
WB may be more generous with FM in terms of studio time and promotion than they were with Stevie but FM won't get anywhere near the support that the young trendy pop stars get...
I see this whole thing as Mick trying to put together one last grand "cash grab"...Personally I think Mick is more interested in $$$$ than artistic integrity (again just my opinion)...

HomerMcvie · #15 11-10-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

"Someone" (cough) Mick (cough) Lindsey...
WB may be more generous with FM in terms of studio time and promotion than they were with Stevie but FM won't get anywhere near the support that the young trendy pop stars get...
I see this whole thing as Mick trying to put together one last grand "cash grab"...Personally I think Mick is more interested in $$$$ than artistic integrity (again just my opinion)...

And he always has been. He wants to live Stevie's lifestyle, when he only makes 10% of her income!