Whoever said the album has a good flow got it right. As a result, I'm rarely compelled to skip a tune.
Now, what's with the dissing of Oh Diane? It's not greatness, but it's a decent pop tune. I even like Straight Back, even though I can only listen to it very occasionally.
The best songs are Eyes of the World and Gypsy. Empire State is cool, weird. Can't Go Back gets me rocking. In fact, if it weren't for Lindsey's three rockers of sorts, the album would be fairly dull. Lindsey saved it. Sure, he has much better songs in other albums, but Eyes of the World is one of my all-time favorites.
As for Tango, what was really exciting about it was hearing how the sound had evolved. This is when Lindsey discovered the Spanish guitar and has kept using it ever since. Rather, I should say the hybrid classical, which is what he actually plays. But bringing that instrument into the Fleetwood Mac sound, and consecutively Cradle, was a brilliant move.
Mirage isn't the best. It's decent. But stop dissin' Oh Diane, or I'll get Mrs. Carne after you!
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