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Originally Posted by PenguinHead
I don't understand the thinking that factoring sales figures/potential should determine the viablity of remastering and releasing Fleetwood Mac albums.
Some really obscure stuff also gets re-released, in limited runs. The intent isn't necessarily for huge profits, but to serve a unique customer base.
Fleetwood Mac does not have a unique customer base -- they are a huge internationally established band, with a large, dynamic fanbase.
Significant chart success for older work is not a feasible expectation. Live, Mirage and Tango, without question, should be revisited, remastered and released. Disregard speculating on sales stats -- the intergrity of a legendary band's work, and the respect of their fans is what matters most.
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I would highly suspect, that a big reason, NOW, is that Chris had two of the big hits, on both Mirage and Tango, and....well....they can no longer play the Chris hits......If they can't perform Hold Me, Love In Store, Little Lies, and Everywhere, the re-releases can't be backed by any sort of tour support...
Much like the Bob Welch years, they're now pretending that FM's biggest hit maker, didn't exist. Good luck with that!!!
