What is your favorite song from Extended Play?

[Jondalar]

What is your favorite song from Extended Play?

[TerraRhiannon]

"We fall to earth together,
the crowd calling out for more."

I love this line. I definitely voted for Sad Angel, they had me since Boston. Love it, it's catchy and suits Stevie's voice. Easy to sing along to :nod:

[bluefox4000]

It's Miss Fantasy for me.....oh such ear candy.

Mick

[dontlookdown]

proly sad angel.
they're all great.

lindsey has grown by leaps and bounds as a songwriter over the last 10-15 years.
in the 70's and 80's he was pretty much Moon/June/Spoon...

[Jondalar]

It's Miss Fantasy for me.....oh such ear candy.

Mick

I"m addicted to that song.

[BLY]

I'm so impressed with these 4 tracks. I hear Sad Angel and Miss Fantasy as true Fleetwood Mac classics. These tracks make me miss Christine's vocal and keyboard more then I did on Say You Will. I'm not sure why? Miss Fantasy screams Christine's vocals on the chorus. I still give these tracks a 10. This could be the beginning of one heck of an album.

[Iktomi]

Sad Angel was my favorite but then Miss Fantasy hooked me. I find myself wanting to listen to it, over and over again. There is a little bit of sadness underlying it that draws me in, in addition to the great hooks and melody.

I actually thinks Stevie's subtle voice works well on this. It's almost like she's drifting in the background, something that's not quite within grasp. I think that really adds something considering the lyrics. It's like you almost want more of her...I love the effect, even if unintentional.

[Jondalar]

Sad Angel was my favorite but then Miss Fantasy hooked me. I find myself wanting to listen to it, over and over again. There is a little bit of sadness underlying it that draws me in, in addition to the great hooks and melody.

I actually thinks Stevie's subtle voice works well on this. It's almost like she's drifting in the background, something that's not quite within grasp. I think that really adds something considering the lyrics. It's like you almost want more of her...I love the effect, even if unintentional.

I love every single song, but Miss Fantasy has caught me with its harmonizes and bittersweetness.

[bluefox4000]

I love every single song, but Miss Fantasy has caught me with its harmonizes and bittersweetness.

Good way of putting it. I've worn this song out so much. The first listen I was singing the Chorus. THAT'S....pop perfection.:blob2:

Mick

[michelej1]

I actually thinks Stevie's subtle voice works well on this. It's almost like she's drifting in the background, something that's not quite within grasp. I think that really adds something considering the lyrics.

Yes, this is what I thought of her voice on Miranda. Since Miranda was going crazy, Stevie's voice on that song kind of enhanced the sense of schizophrenia. This other voice whispering or chanting. It added to the detachment from reality.

And yes, by the time we get to the end of Miss Fantasy, when Lindsey is singing alone again, you can get the impression that she's receded into memory and is no longer with him. Can't go back.

Michele

[streetangel27]

Sad Angel. I am addicted.
It's one of my all-time favourite Lindsey songs.

[Keith]

I've just been lying to myself.. and no one else..

It Takes Time is by far my favorite track from this so-called extended ep. I must be old.. but I'll take any new music from Fleetwood Mac, even if it takes time. What is this EP trip..

I simply adore "It Takes Time" for its simplicity.. it just seems real. Like Lindsey needed to say something in whatever space he is in at this time. It's a beauty.

Next in line is "Miss Fantasy" with its heavy rhythm section beat of drums and bass.. but wait, isn't that what makes Fleetwood Mac tick.. that rhythm section of McVie and Fleetwood. ..but I remember you..

"Sad Angel" is too much fun, and since I've heard it live it provides me a necessary dance. Reminds me of the concert...

oh yeah.. there was another song on this extended EP. "but I remember you.."

[secondhandchain]

Love Miss Fantasy, just wish Stevie's harmony was slightly higher in the mix. Maybe it's the mp3. Also wish her vocals would be on the fade out at the end, and that the piano would of had some fills at the end. But I do love it a lot. That's the producer/editor in me. Let me add that Mick's drumming is fantastic (so FM), love the fills and the sound of the drums. John rocks as well. Great sounding song. If only Christine....

[Nathan]

Miss Fantasy

[secondhandchain]

If they do a full album they need to add Mick and John to Without you (i'm assuming that isn't them on it?" and Lindsey needs to change the guitars to warm acoustic guitars surrounding the mix. No fuzzy guitars. I would also add some of his harmonic guitar fills that he's famous for a la Over my head, Silver springs.

[MikeVielhaber]

If they do a full album they need to add Mick and John to Without you (i'm assuming that isn't them on it?" and Lindsey needs to change the guitars to warm acoustic guitars surrounding the mix. No fuzzy guitars. I would also add some of his harmonic guitar fills that he's famous for a la Over my head, Silver springs.

I would prefer all new songs, myself.

[StandbackStevie]

Sad Angel and Miss Fantasy are the stronger songs on this EP. I voted Sad Angel on this poll.

[TrueFaith77]

I'm not ready to answer this--as the underwhelming production quality has lead me not to re-listen very much.

However, I do find myself waking up humming "Miss Fantasy"...

[secondhandchain]

I would prefer all new songs, myself.

of course, but let's be honest if they do a new album, these songs will be on it, like Bleed to Love her on Say you Will. I could be wrong though.

[shackin'up]

I'm not ready to answer this--as the underwhelming production quality has lead me not to re-listen very much.

However, I do find myself waking up humming "Miss Fantasy"...

I must say, I'm mellowing towards the productionquality of the Froomtracks. It's the Buckingham-Nicks co-production of Without You that is spinecringing and Unforgivable.

[dontlookdown]

Today I decided the Sad Angel lyrics remind
me of R.E.M.; from the Green/Document area.

Next favorite: It Takes Time.
Then Without You. Then Miss Fantasy.

Love them all.

[elle]

maybe... I've just been lying to myself.. and no one else..

It Takes Time is by far my favorite track from this so-called extended ep. I must be old.. but I'll take any new music from Fleetwood Mac, even if it takes time. What is this EP trip..

I simply adore "It Takes Time" for its simplicity.. it just seems real. Like Lindsey needed to say something in whatever space he is in at this time. It's a beauty.

Next in line is "Miss Fantasy" with its heavy rhythm section beat of drums and bass.. but wait, isn't that what makes Fleetwood Mac tick.. that rhythm section of McVie and Fleetwood. ..but I remember you..

"Sad Angel" is too much fun, and since I've heard it live it provides me a necessary dance. Reminds me of the concert...

oh yeah.. there was another song on this extended EP. "but I remember you.."
my order of preference for these songs is not necessarily like yours, and my opinions on them have been on a wild rollercoaster ride since i first heard the EP, but i love the spirit you captured with your post. :thumbsup: :nod: :xoxo:

i've seen many people complaining that it doesn't make sense that SnL are still writing songs as messages to each other, that it's disingenuous pandering. i partly agree with that in general, but when i listen to these songs you mentioned things you expressed stand out for me too...

i go between LB apparently having a lot to atone to, through he's nostalgic for his / their youth and all the years past, to the most cynical view of he's just trying to coax SN in joining the Mac for recording / touring some more. and there probably is some truth and all of that. :shrug:

[jcalzaretta]

It is without a doubt - Without You. By far, the best of the 4. Classic BN

[wondergirl9847]

It's the Buckingham-Nicks co-production of Without You that is spinecringing and Unforgivable.

I didn't even download Without You as I think it sounds better left in the past. If this is what Stevie and Lindsey would put out, working together, perhaps, it's better if they just.....don't. LOL

This is definitely NOT their best effort and I'm guessing there are many reasons for that.

That said, I enjoy bopping my head to Sad Angel and it's my fave of the songs.

It Takes Time is so intriguing to me because of Lindsey at the piano, which is awesome. Unfortunately, the similarity to Show You How is driving me INSANE! I just cannot stop singing SYH in my head. WHY, LB, WHY?! This song would have been the most amazing thing ever...had he gone with a different melody. Frustrating. I am dying for someone to ask him why he did that. I love it, but it makes me sad. :distress:

Miss Fantasy...I know this is wierd, but the guitar reminds me of a Pink Floyd song (Fearless from Meddle), that low tone. Anyway, it's kinda hooky and I want to like it more than I do. It's okay.

[shackin'up]

I didn't even download Without You as I think it sounds better left in the past. If this is what Stevie and Lindsey would put out, working together, perhaps, it's better if they just.....don't. LOL

This is definitely NOT their best effort and I'm guessing there are many reasons for that.

That said, I enjoy bopping my head to Sad Angel and it's my fave of the songs.

It Takes Time is so intriguing to me because of Lindsey at the piano, which is awesome. Unfortunately, the similarity to Show You How is driving me INSANE! I just cannot stop singing SYH in my head. WHY, LB, WHY?! This song would have been the most amazing thing ever...had he gone with a different melody. Frustrating. I am dying for someone to ask him why he did that. I love it, but it makes me sad. :distress:

Miss Fantasy...I know this is wierd, but the guitar reminds me of a Pink Floyd song (Fearless from Meddle), that low tone. Anyway, it's kinda hooky and I want to like it more than I do. It's okay.

We completely agree, Christy. You wrote my review. I'm slowly warming up on Miss Fantasy, but it has some irritating parts too.

[Villavic]

My favorite is the usual discount I got at iTunes if I buy the whole package. $3.96 instead of $0.99 x 4. :laugh::confused::eek:

No any song where Stevie is the lead singer? That's bad.

[MikeVielhaber]

My favorite is the usual discount I got at iTunes if I buy the whole package. $3.96 instead of $0.99 x 4. :laugh::confused::eek:

Most new music is $1.29 per song. At least that I've seen. So even though there is no discount for buying the whole thing I was happy with the pricing.

[Villavic]

Where can I find details of production? The information at iTunes does not include the author, producers, etc. I miss the days where the albums mentioned the record studio, acknowledgements, thanks, dedicated to, inner pictures, cover concepts, etc, etc.

[MacShadowsBall]

I like Sad Angel, but right now I just don't have a favorite. :cool:

[Mr Scarrott]

I went for Sad Angel, I guess I'm a sucker for a catchy chorus...

Overall, I'm really quite happy with the EP and am pleased that they've at least released something- how many bands have managed to produce something in each of six decades, after all....

Is it just me, or is Without You a bit reminiscent of the Grateful Dead? As in parts of Ripple? I read one comment somewhere that Sad Angel sounded a bit like Touch of Grey but I don't know..

Other thoughts... I was quite taken with the melancholy far-away piano on Miss Fantasy; if it's not John on Without You, then why? Oh, and I thought I could hear some gentle drum brushstrokes on It takes time when I listened to it with headphones- maybe it's Mick?

So, I'm cautiously optimistic for the prospects of a new album.

[Dex]

Sad Angel. Pop-Lindsey at his best. And really the only track I actually like on here.

I really like the song Without You, but not the version on here. It really feels like they produced all the sweetness out of it and left us with a harsh, abrasive mess. A real shame as I was looking forward to a proper studio version of it.

To these ears, the other two just seem like just-OK rehashes of things Lindsey's done far better on his last few solo records. Don't get the Miss Fantasy love on this board, much as I want to. :(

But yes. Sad Angel is one I'm listening to 10 times a day.

[jetta07]

Miss Fantasy -- I've listened to that track by far the most out of the four. Its just so catchy & I love the guitar & how the range of Lindsey's voice changes during the chorus. I also really enjoy Sad Angel and Without You, though if I really want to hear Sad Angel I prefer the older version. Without You is a nice song -- I think its one of those that I will need to listen to a few more times before it really grows on me, though.

[MacShadowsBall]

Question:

Do you think they made the right decision in choosing Sad Angel/Without You as the songs to perform over Miss Fantasy/It Takes Time?

:cool:

[Jondalar]

Question:

Do you think they made the right decision in choosing Sad Angel/Without You as the songs to perform over Miss Fantasy/It Takes Time?

:cool:

Yes, they sing together.

[TerraRhiannon]

Question:

Do you think they made the right decision in choosing Sad Angel/Without You as the songs to perform over Miss Fantasy/It Takes Time?

:cool:

Yes, they sing together.

I think so, yes. They both sing on them and Sad Angel is medium speed and catchy, the audience perceived it very well in my opinion. And Without You had a great back story that may intrigue the audience if nothing else. It's a 500 year old song? You wrote it when you were still in love with Lindsey? You found it on Youtube? Do old people even know what YouTube is? You didn't have to practice it at all before recording it? Gasp.. Intriguing indeed!

[Villavic]

Reading the Tusk redux thread I recalled the 2012/13 days and that EP release. And I looked for this poll, and wondered if I changed my mind after all these years.

I voted for Miss Fantasy and it's still the one I like the most of the four, although it's not included in "my favorites" list of Fleetwood Mac. I also admit I don't usually listen this EP often, so I had to play these songs again this week.