Lindsey Interview

[welcomechris]

"There was a bunch of material that I cut with John (McVie) and Mick (Fleetwood), about a year-and-a-half ago, before we hit the road last time. And a couple of those made it into the show and we put out this little EP from that -- but there were quite a few other things. So, y’know, we had that as a starting point for an album."

"We were here at the Village for I think 4 weeks, then we took a week off, and then we were here for another 4 weeks. And this is our last few days. And we got 8 tracks, very far along... You know like 75% done in that amount of time. And all of those except for 1 are Christine, or co-writes between Christine and myself. Because it seemed like the priority was to work on her stuff then to get her feeling comfortable and feeling far along with this process and we managed that very well".

- Lindsey Buckingham 5/6/14

[welcomechris]

Here Is The Audio

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[welcomechris]

By The Way, This Interview Was From 100.9 The Mix

[jbrownsjr]

Thanks for posting!

[MikeVielhaber]

Thanks for this. Some good info.

[jbrownsjr]

He called it an album.

[MikeVielhaber]

He called it an album.

Well I haven't had any doubt that Lindsey and Christine were on board with making an album and that's what they've been working toward.

What this also sounds like is they're breaking for now, maybe until rehearsals start? And not to be joined by Stevie at this time.

[jbrownsjr]

Well I haven't had any doubt that Lindsey and Christine were on board with making an album and that's what they've been working toward.

What this also sounds like is they're breaking for now, maybe until rehearsals start? And not to be joined by Stevie at this time.

Well it's been pretty vague concerning what they've been recording for: EP, greatest hits package, new album, etc.

That last interview in the LA Times also mentioned they were "shelving" the songs for the moment. Who knows when they will finish. :-/

[secondhandchain]

I'm guessing Christine will go home for a while to be with her dogs until the tour rehearsals start. Stevie will not be recording (I think she eventually will) until after the tour.

[BLY]

I'm guessing Christine will go home for a while to be with her dogs until the tour rehearsals start. Stevie will not be recording (I think she eventually will) until after the tour.


If they want to sell this new music it's going to have be released on tour this fall.

[shackin'up]

Well, the old batch from 2012 have only Lindsey on vocals, with room for Stevie, in her key. So those are not finished yet, vocally, either. They are going to shelve this, wait for Stevie, and finish it in 2015 after the tour, I guess. Or, they are finishing it with vocals from Stevie in the mix and bring it out without SN-written tracks.

[BLY]

Well, the old batch from 2012 have only Lindsey on vocals, with room for Stevie, in her key. So those are not finished yet, vocally, either. They are going to shelve this, wait for Stevie, and finish it in 2015 after the tour, I guess. Or, they are finishing it with vocals from Stevie in the mix and bring it out without SN-written tracks.



I don't see them releasing an album without at least three songs written by Stevie.

[elle]

Here Is The Audio

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Part 2: Right Click Save Link As To Save File
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interesting! usually we've seen and heard these excerpts released by radio stations after the full interview comes out somewhere like RS magazine.... wonder when and where will we see the full interview? probably in a day or 2...

[shackin'up]

I don't see them releasing an album without at least three songs written by Stevie.

Well, it will be 2016 then.

[bombaysaffires]

well so he says the goal for those 8 weeks in the studio was to get Christine comfortable with her stuff, the process, working together with him etc. Not necessarily to do a FM album or to have Stevie involved at all. But for Chris to get back up to speed with writing and arranging and recording her material as material for FM which means working again with Lindsey. So this makes perfect sense to me why Stevie isn't there.

[Bandon]

I predict they will release the new album this fall. They only said a few months ago it would be after the tour because they didn't know how far along they would get and did not want to generate false expectations. Now it appears they are moving very quickly. Based on the recent interviews, Lindsey and Christine's songs are either finished or close (75%). Everything will probably hinge on how fast Stevie's contributions will take.

By the way, the days of Stevie only having 3 or so songs ended in the 80's. I expect at least 4 to 5. :nod:

[Johnny Stew]

"We were here at the Village for I think 4 weeks, then we took a week off, and then we were here for another 4 weeks. And this is our last few days. And we got 8 tracks, very far along... You know like 75% done in that amount of time. And all of those except for 1 are Christine, or co-writes between Christine and myself. Because it seemed like the priority was to work on her stuff then to get her feeling comfortable and feeling far along with this process and we managed that very well".

I really am very impressed that they were able to get 8 songs 75% finished. Would be very cool if they could complete one to release as a single to iTunes as the tour kicks off. I'd be happy with a nice little appetizer like that.

I'm wondering if the one song that's neither Christine's or a collaboration, is a new one from Lindsey. Or if they could have started work on one of Stevie's. (Of course I know that there will be some who feel that, if it were one of Stevie's, Lindsey would have said so. And that could be true.)

[Bandon]

I really am very impressed that they were able to get 8 songs 75% finished. Would be very cool if they could complete one to release as a single to iTunes as the tour kicks off. I'd be happy with a nice little appetizer like that.

So is the one song that's neither Christine's or a collaboration, a new one from Lindsey? Or could they have started work on one of Stevie's?

I think they will release a yummy, little single appetizer to coincide with the tour kick off. I'm probably one of the few people who still believes FM can still crack the top 40 given the proper promotion, etc.

[shackin'up]

I really am very impressed that they were able to get 8 songs 75% finished. Would be very cool if they could complete one to release as a single to iTunes as the tour kicks off. I'd be happy with a nice little appetizer like that.

I'm wondering if the one song that's neither Christine's or a collaboration, is a new one from Lindsey. Or if they could have started work on one of Stevie's. (Of course I know that there will be some who feel that, if it were one of Stevie's, Lindsey would have said so. And that could be true.)

That was definately one of himself. I can't imagine it was one of Stevie's and him not mentioning that.

[dontlookdown]

I predict we get an album with 5 Lindsey songs, 4 Christine songs and 4 Stevie songs.
And I won't be surprised if Sad Angel and Miss Fantasy make a reappearance on a legitimate album.

[Johnny Stew]

That was definately one of himself. I can't imagine it was one of Stevie's and him not mentioning that.

I'll bet you're right, Gerald. And since the songs he did last year with Mick & John were meant to be more "Fleetwood Mac-esque," this new track could be something a little more Buckingham-esque for contrast.

[MikeVielhaber]

well so he says the goal for those 8 weeks in the studio was to get Christine comfortable with her stuff, the process, working together with him etc. Not necessarily to do a FM album or to have Stevie involved at all. But for Chris to get back up to speed with writing and arranging and recording her material as material for FM which means working again with Lindsey. So this makes perfect sense to me why Stevie isn't there.

Here we go rationalizing again. Stevie is not absent because she's not needed. Stevie is absent because she's doing other things. And she's not doing other things because band doesn't need her. I think it's clear the band would like her to be there working with them. They did work on a Lindsey song according to this interview, but decided to focus on mostly Christine's stuff. They don't have the option to work on Stevie songs. He also implied they were indeed working on an album. They're not doing this for practice.

[Bandon]

I'll bet you're right, Gerald. And since the songs he did last year with Mick & John were meant to be more "Fleetwood Mac-esque," this new track could be something a little more Buckingham-esque for contrast.

I hope not.. We've had plenty of "Buckingham-esque" solo music the past several years and it time for "Fleetwood Mac-esque" music. It's like omg...we finally have the classic line up! :shrug:

[Kubrick2788]

Hoping that either SA or MF make it onto the album. They are reminiscent of the classic FM sound and, with the addition of Christine, could be much bigger than they were if handled the right way airplay wise. If they want to do something with this they need to be pushing the hell out of it. I don't think FM needs some weird songs right now...but that might be just me.

[Bandon]

Hoping that either SA or MF make it onto the album. They are reminiscent of the classic FM sound and, with the addition of Christine, could be much bigger than they were if handled the right way airplay wise. If they want to do something with this they need to be pushing the hell out of it. I don't think FM needs some weird songs right now...but that might be just me.

It's not just you. Enough of the "weird," whisper music and time for the more classic sound (i.e., White Album, Rumours, Non-experimental parts of Tusk (60 percent), Mirage and Tango in the Night). We've gotten plenty of the other weird/odd Lindsey music with much of SYW and most of his solo project material (minus Out of the Cradle).

[Jondalar]

This will be their last album.

[elle]

It's not just you. Enough of the "weird," whisper music and time for the more classic sound (i.e., White Album, Rumours, Non-experimental parts of Tusk (60 percent), Mirage and Tango in the Night). We've gotten plenty of the other weird/odd Lindsey music with much of SYW and most of his solo project material (minus Out of the Cradle).

speak for yourself! plus, some of Lindsey's GOS and SWS stuff was not really that experimental, both albums offer the whole spectrum of different material.

hopefully he'll use these 2 months that he seems to now have before rehearsals start to work on some solo stuff... that way people who like "non-weird" stuff can get their Mac fix and the rest of us can get some more solo output that we love so much. it's been too long - since 2011!!

[BlueDenimLamp]

This will be their last album.

It will be FM"s "Farewell Album" but the Travelling Oldies Cash Grab Tour will continue long after they should have retired and they are just being a mockery of themselves...

[shackin'up]

I'll bet you're right, Gerald. And since the songs he did last year with Mick & John were meant to be more "Fleetwood Mac-esque," this new track could be something a little more Buckingham-esque for contrast.

I can only pray. By the way Fleetwood Mac-esque, or more 'popmac'?
World turning, I'm so afraid, all nine Tusktracks from Lindsey, Sara, SOTM, Brown Eyes, Storms, Empire State, EOTW, Caroline, TITN, The chain, about ten tracks of Say you will. ( including three from Stevie), are all very Fleetwood Mac-esque to me, and all no real popformat tunes. What is Fleetwood Mac-esque or weird? No, it's in FM's DNA. So called weird tracks are as FM as is Little Lies. I hope Lindsey writes some more gritty songs to balance everything out. Who only wants pop doesn't really love FM. Not that you do Stew, but the other ones that posted on your comment.

[Bandon]

speak for yourself! plus, some of Lindsey's GOS and SWS stuff was not really that experimental, both albums offer the whole spectrum of different material.

hopefully he'll use these 2 months that he seems to now have before rehearsals start to work on some solo stuff... that way people who like "non-weird" stuff can get their Mac fix and the rest of us can get some more solo output that we love so much. it's been too long - since 2011!!

Re-read my post... I was speaking for myself. :]

[elle]

I can only pray. By the way Fleetwood Mac-esque, or more 'popmac'?

you know popmac or whatever, it has been a torture knowing that for 2 years now there are 8 LB / FM tracks recorded and we can't hear them. every m&g that i had with Mick last year there were always questions about how/when will these songs be released.

now we know there are 8 more tracks too. and people all over this thread and others think it would be great to wait about 3 more years for them. i just don't get it. :distress:

[elle]

I was speaking for myself. :]

good, good, glad you clarified. :nod: :)

[Bandon]

Hopefully we will hear something about Stevie's new contributions within the next few weeks. I can't wait for the classic FM sound. Leave the LB weird stuff for the next solo.:nod:

[pauls90]

There won't be a new album released if there's no Stevie on it.

No record label will pick them up if she doesn't contribute. I'm not saying the album wouldn't be good - but from a commercial stand point it won't happen.

We just have to be patient and hope Stevie freakin gets it together soon...

[Phil]

I tend to agree with bombaysaffires' comments regarding Stevie's absence in the studio. Christine has not recorded in ten years and hasn't played regularly since 1998. Whilst it may not have been ideal for Stevie to be elsewhere, Lindsey and Christine made good use of their time together, getting Christine back up to speed. If they spent eight of the last nine weeks in the recording studio, presumably Stevie was available for seven of those, given that she has only spent the last fortnight in Nashville. Therefore, either Stevie chose not to be present or it was simply decided that she wasn't requried for that period of recording. Most probably the former is true, but it worked out to Christine's advantage having time alone with Lindsey.
I'm puzzled about Mick's comment that he wanted Stevie's solo recording finished within the allotted two week period because the Mac recording sessions have now been put on hold for the time being. Surely tour rehearsals won't begin for a while yet. I guess this in effect allows Stevie more time to focus on her own album. Perhaps the band have halted recording for this very reason?
I have to say it amuses me that some people honestly think Stevie will only get three songs on the next Mac album. There is no way in hell that she would forfeit an equal share of the music, even if it's only for commercial and egotistical reasons. There will be an equal share between the three singer-songwriters, most probably four tracks each. I'd bet my genitals on this.
I'd be happy for "Sad Angel" to make the cut, but don't care for "Miss Fantasy" at all. My preference would be for "It Takes Time" to be included and to have both Christine and Stevie add to it. I don't mean to be controversial, but I'd actually adore for Stevie to take the lead on this particular song. I'm sure Lindsey would go for it as well, but I imagine the stubborn old buzzard would never concede to utter those lyrics. Therefore, a delicate harmony vocal from her would do just fine.

[elle]

Whilst it may not have been ideal for Stevie to be elsewhere, Lindsey and Christine made good use of their time together, getting Christine back up to speed. If they spent eight of the last nine weeks in the recording studio, presumably Stevie was available for seven of those, given that she has only spent the last fortnight in Nashville. Therefore, either Stevie chose not to be present or it was simply decided that she wasn't requried for that period of recording. Most probably the former is true, but it worked out to Christine's advantage having time alone with Lindsey.
I'm puzzled about Mick's comment that he wanted Stevie's solo recording finished within the allotted two week period because the Mac recording sessions have now been put on hold for the time being.

but Christine was not having alone time with Lindsey in the studio, Mick and John were there too. presumably having the whole band would have been even better than just 4/5ths, for Christine to ease back in... unless people are implying Stevie is a distraction to the whole band recording? :confused:

i'm puzzled by Mick's comment too, considering that in one interview they said they shelved the recording for now, and in the other Lindsey said they are done for now. maybe once we get this whole interview things will be more clear?

[michelej1]

interesting! usually we've seen and heard these excerpts released by radio stations after the full interview comes out somewhere like RS magazine.... wonder when and where will we see the full interview? probably in a day or 2...

I hope so, because I can't listen to things.

Michele

[elle]

I hope so, because I can't listen to things.

Michele

there is nothing more on the audio than what was transcribed in the first post of this thread, so you are not missing anything.

[michelej1]

Nothing is coming out in 2014. Just go buy Rumours again. That's all you'll have for 2014.

you know popmac or whatever, it has been a torture knowing that for 2 years now there are 8 LB / FM tracks recorded and we can't hear them.

It hasn't been torture for me, because I was very skeptical about the quality of those tracks anyway. I figured they sound like Dancing or the This is 40 stuff. I'll be glad to be proven wrong, however. And also glad he and Christine collaborated on a few things.

Michele

[elle]

Nothing is coming out in 2014. Just go buy Rumours again. That's all you'll have for 2014.



It hasn't been torture for me, because I was very skeptical about the quality of those tracks anyway. I figured they sound like Dancing or the This is 40 stuff. I'll be glad to be proven wrong, however. And also glad he and Christine collaborated on a few things.

Michele

but Sad Angel, Miss Fantasy and ITT sound nothing like Dancing or This is 40?!

[michelej1]

there is nothing more on the audio than what was transcribed in the first post of this thread, so you are not missing anything.

Thanks. You're right. Just like the picture came out and then the interview came the next day. I can't wait to get the interview and hope we get a whole one, rather than 20 different news pieces all with new little sentences.

Michele

[michelej1]

but Sad Angel, Miss Fantasy and ITT sound nothing like Dancing or This is 40?!

I was thinking that Sad Angel and Miss Fantasy were probably the best of whatever he had. I don't really have much to say about It Takes Time, except that it made me afraid of the other 8 songs. I slept with the night light on just brooding about it.

Anyway, to be perfectly honest and serious, I didn't think Sad Angel and Miss Fantasy were the best. I thought they were probably the most commercial.

Michele

[michelej1]

Something Else Reviews, May 6, 2014

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/05/06/the-priority-was-to-work-on-her-stuff-lindsey-buckingham-says-rejuvenated-christine-mcvie-is-firing-up-fleetwood-mac/


Lindsey Buckingham is taking fans inside the recording of Fleetwood Mac’s forthcoming studio effort, its first with Christine McVie, Buckingham and Stevie Nicks since 1987′s Tango in the Night.

He says the foundation of the new album grew out of songs left over from the band’s most recent, pre-Christine McVie sessions. Fleetwood Mac issued the Extended Play EP last year before hitting the road with its four-person lineup, rounded out by John McVie and Mick Fleetwood.

When Fleetwood Mac returned to recording after that tour, things had changed considerably. What was supposed to be a one-off appearance on stage with erstwhile fifth member Christine in London turned into a long-hoped-for full-fledged reunion.

Buckingham says the band switched gears to focus as much as possible on songs with Christine, whose most recent new music with Fleetwood Mac dates back to “Temporary One,” from 1997′s live package The Dance. The group then released 2003′s Say You Will without her.

Christine, perhaps to no one’s surprise, had a wealth of content. All of a sudden, Buckingham says the new album was substantially written.

“We got 8 tracks, very far along — you know, like, 75 percent done,” Buckingham tells 100.9 The Mix. “And all of those, except for one, are Christine — or co-writes between Christine and myself — because it seemed like the priority was to work on her stuff, then to get her feeling comfortable, and feeling far along with this process. We managed that very well.”

[elle]

Something Else Reviews, May 6, 2014

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/05/06/the-priority-was-to-work-on-her-stuff-lindsey-buckingham-says-rejuvenated-christine-mcvie-is-firing-up-fleetwood-mac/


Lindsey Buckingham is taking fans inside the recording of Fleetwood Mac’s forthcoming studio effort, its first with Christine McVie, Buckingham and Stevie Nicks since 1987′s Tango in the Night.

He says the foundation of the new album grew out of songs left over from the band’s most recent, pre-Christine McVie sessions. Fleetwood Mac issued the Extended Play EP last year before hitting the road with its four-person lineup, rounded out by John McVie and Mick Fleetwood.

When Fleetwood Mac returned to recording after that tour, things had changed considerably. What was supposed to be a one-off appearance on stage with erstwhile fifth member Christine in London turned into a long-hoped-for full-fledged reunion.

Buckingham says the band switched gears to focus as much as possible on songs with Christine, whose most recent new music with Fleetwood Mac dates back to “Temporary One,” from 1997′s live package The Dance. The group then released 2003′s Say You Will without her.

Christine, perhaps to no one’s surprise, had a wealth of content. All of a sudden, Buckingham says the new album was substantially written.

“We got 8 tracks, very far along — you know, like, 75 percent done,” Buckingham tells 100.9 The Mix. “And all of those, except for one, are Christine — or co-writes between Christine and myself — because it seemed like the priority was to work on her stuff, then to get her feeling comfortable, and feeling far along with this process. We managed that very well.”

ah we got a bit more! hopefully there's even more to this interview.

i'll focus on the positive here - substantially written i will combine with 75% done and the fact that all together these 16 songs were done in about 2.5 months. they added Stevie on 2 EP songs and recorded another Stevie song in 2 days, right? so i'll say 2 more weeks of work and album is done, they just have to select which songs to put on it, and it's ready to put out. :nod:

[HelloMonster]

Nothing is coming out in 2014. Just go buy Rumours again. That's all you'll have for 2014.



It hasn't been torture for me, because I was very skeptical about the quality of those tracks anyway. I figured they sound like Dancing or the This is 40 stuff. I'll be glad to be proven wrong, however. And also glad he and Christine collaborated on a few things.

Michele

Aw! I've grown to LOVE the This is 40 songs. I would love more like them! :laugh:

[Johnny Stew]

I can only pray. By the way Fleetwood Mac-esque, or more 'popmac'?
World turning, I'm so afraid, all nine Tusktracks from Lindsey, Sara, SOTM, Brown Eyes, Storms, Empire State, EOTW, Caroline, TITN, The chain, about ten tracks of Say you will. ( including three from Stevie), are all very Fleetwood Mac-esque to me, and all no real popformat tunes. What is Fleetwood Mac-esque or weird? No, it's in FM's DNA. So called weird tracks are as FM as is Little Lies. I hope Lindsey writes some more gritty songs to balance everything out. Who only wants pop doesn't really love FM. Not that you do Stew, but the other ones that posted on your comment.

Good points, Gerald. "Pop Mac" would have been a better description for what I was meaning, than "Fleetwood Mac-esque." Just judging by Lindsey's comments about the "Froom Eight," I think he was going for the more radio-friendly side of FM's sound. (But even then, there are still definite Lindsey hallmarks in those three songs to keep them from being too pop.) Like you said, hopefully any new songs he adds will be a little edgier than "Sad Angel" and "Miss Fantasy." For the balance.

What I'm hoping is that the new album runs the gamut of all the things I love about Fleetwood Mac -- from Lindsey's offbeat tracks to Christine's hook-filled sing-alongs to Stevie's weird little esoteric musings. But I trust they won't let me down.

A slightly off-topic anecdote... I was out shopping for a new dress shirt today, and "Everywhere" came on the store's radio. 'Tango' was the first brand new Fleetwood Mac album to come out after I became a fan, and hearing "Everywhere" in the store today reminded me of how excited I was back then (at 14 years old!). I'm feeling that excitement again, and it's really great. That's why I'm not worrying about when we get the album. I know it's coming, and the anticipation is half the fun right now.

[michelej1]

i'll focus on the positive here - substantially written i will combine with 75% done and the fact that all together these 16 songs were done in about 2.5 months. they added Stevie on 2 EP songs and recorded another Stevie song in 2 days, right? so i'll say 2 more weeks of work and album is done, they just have to select which songs to put on it, and it's ready to put out. :nod:

Even if the album is already done and they did the cover photoshoot last weekend, they still have no intention of putting it out this year.

Michele

[Jondalar]

I think this will be a double album just like the Eagles was.

[shackin'up]

I think this will be a double album just like the Eagles was.

Now that would be fabulous. Tusk 2. Bring it on.

[jbrownsjr]

Now that would be fabulous. Tusk 2. Bring it on.

Tusk 2 with Buckingham/McVie co-writes.... = Heaven

[David]

Tusk 2 with Buckingham/McVie co-writes.... = Heaven

You can't go back to Kansas, JB, because that was yesterday.

Speaking of Madame Nicks, she's a victim of her own misuse in the studio with Fleetwood Mac. She has laid down instrumental tracks (such as they were) on a bunch of her solo albums in the past. So why doesn't she do so again? It would give her a sensible reason to spend more time at Village Recorder with the others because she would have work to do—like the others. And heaven knows she could spend eight weeks (like Christine) practicing the parts.

The way her musical illiteracy has affected the band's studio experience for forty years really irks me. She can be such a damned diva.

[BigAl84]

David, you wouldn't say that about bob dylan would you? hahahahahahahahahah

[elle]

interesting! usually we've seen and heard these excerpts released by radio stations after the full interview comes out somewhere like RS magazine.... wonder when and where will we see the full interview? probably in a day or 2...

so i was right - took just a day, and Billboard has the whole article these excerpts came from.


if people would only learn that i'm usually right, and listen to me! :p :laugh:

(like that poll where i asked whether the album should come out at the start of the tour, without any shelving or waiting for reluctant band members? they shouldn't wait, but what did the band go with - masses who are wrong. :p no balls dear FM, no balls! they decided to wait till eventually they get their stragglers on board. :distress: :( )

[michelej1]

so i was right - took just a day, and Billboard has the whole article these excerpts came from.


if people would only learn that i'm usually right, and listen to me! :p :laugh:




I agreed that you were right. About that.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

so i was right - took just a day, and Billboard has the whole article these excerpts came from.




I was with you and waiting...