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Originally Posted by louielouie2000
I definitely agree about the missing warmth in Fleetwood Mac's/Lindsey's 21st century music. Actually, Richard Dashut commented on how even Stevie's latest album lacked that warm sound. In any event, I don't blame the modern coldness on Lindsey's skills as a musician, but instead on his skills as a producer. This is why I've wished for the return of Richard Dashut & Ken Caillat into any future Mac recordings. I think a hugely essential part of the FM magic sound was lost when the band parted ways with those two.
That being said, there are exceptions where I think Lindsey has really exceeded as a producer. The cold metallic sheen he implements on songs such as Bel Air Rain and Rock Away Blind is what makes those songs utterly sparkle out of speakers. Any sort of warmth in the production of those songs would have blunted that effect. Lindsey can also pull off warmth in production when he wants to. Songs like Down On Rodeo and Destiny Rules are beautiful examples.  |
some interesting points! also something to remember - "warm" Down on Rodeo came from the same GOS production sessions as "cold" Red Rover. Come came from the same sessions too.
Lindsey is just very versatile and not easily pinned down to style, seems to like and is interested in many different musical styles, and can go in any of the several very different musical directions. when i first started listening to his music, being pulled in by perfect warm melodic pop of Second Hand News, these many different musical directions was something completely frustrating to me. how can the same guy write Rodeo, Steal Your Heart Away, Bleed to Love Her, Red Rover, Gift of Screws, Time Precious Time, Tusk, Go Your Own Way, Trouble, Second Hand News, and Say Goodbye? some of those songs i absolutely adore, while others i absolutely despise. and they definitely don't nearly fit in the same musical genre.