First, I love this discussion because we now live in an extremely fragmented world of sound bites, snippets, jingles, and short attention span.
The concept of a recorded album reads like a great, classic novel. A list of songs that tell a story to document a moment in time. When played in sequence, they create a tone and mood that is euphoric. Coupled with cover art, photographs and liner notes, albums are an enriching experience. Fast forward to now - we have definitely lost something. Great albums are becoming a rare breed.
My Mac albums are the first 4 from the most renowned lineup, which remain the best - Fleetwood Mac, Rumours, Tusk, and Mirage. Though there are absolutely some shining moments in post-1982 recordings, nothing else has come close to the brilliance of these 4 albums.
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