Nicks says she doesn't know whether she'll ever be on board with new FM album

[bombaysaffires]

"Flaccid Mac"

[aleuzzi]

This is all so depressing. Speculation or not, it's clear new music is not a priority for this band. When I read of the band's enthusiasm about the new music LB/CM had done earlier in the year, I was so hopeful! I knew there would be some delay, of course, but I thought for sure an album would arrive by March 2015--or sometime near after that.

Now with the extended tour dates, Mick's claims about Stevie's ambiguity, and resumed hints of LB's solo record, I feel deflated. I really really really wanted new music and would have even preferred Christine record another solo album than her participation in this nostalgia fest.

New music. That's what got me excited again. I'm so sad about this thread and the possibility of an aborted project that I don't even know if I want to see them live in January. Maybe once (in October) was more than enough.

[MikeVielhaber]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

This is all so depressing. Speculation or not, it's clear new music is not a priority for this band. When I read of the band's enthusiasm about the new music LB/CM had done earlier in the year, I was so hopeful! I knew there would be some delay, of course, but I thought for sure an album would arrive by March 2015--or sometime near after that.

Now with the extended tour dates, Mick's claims about Stevie's ambiguity, and resumed hints of LB's solo record, I feel deflated. I really really really wanted new music and would have even preferred Christine record another solo album than her participation in this nostalgia fest.

New music. That's what got me excited again. I'm so sad about this thread and the possibility of an aborted project that I don't even know if I want to see them live in January. Maybe once (in October) was more than enough.

It won't be aborted. They've said it will come out. I believe the phrase it "won't fall through the cracks" was used. Stevie's participation is only question really, it seems.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by MikeVielhaber

It won't be aborted. They've said it will come out. I believe the phrase it "won't fall through the cracks" was used. Stevie's participation is only question really, it seems.

I believe Stevie will eventually contribute to the album. But it's sad that she won't be an integral part of the formation. I will never forgive her for her egotistical and hypocritical ambivalence to the band to which she professes her loyalty to - the one in which she was able to launch her solo career. Lindsey and the rest of the band are the ones who carry the weight to produce her songs; she has it relatively easier - just providing the lyrics and vocals. Shame on her for not acknowledging that Fleetwood Mac fans are waiting with baited breath for long awaited album from the classic lineup. Stevie, please pull your ego out of your ass.

[D.W-Suite]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

The Musicians of Mac

Zzzzzzing

[teedeerocks]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

"Flaccid Mac"

"Fleetwood Slack - The Stevie Nixed Tour 2015"

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by KenshiMaster16

They'd stay Fleetwood Mac. Didn't change their name when Christine left, when Lindsey left or if Stevie leaves. Never have, never will.
However, "Fleetwood Mac: The Broken Chain" tour has a nice ring to it. Or if they really want to go for a jab below the belt, "Fleetwood Mac: Without You 2016 Tour"

As long as Mick Fleetwood and John McVie are in the band, it will always be called Fleetwood Mac. There is nothing broken; the band configuration has always morphed and changed throughout it's history. They far beyond making low ball jabs. What's the point? Stevie, Lindsey and Christine have all left the band at various times.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

I believe Stevie will eventually contribute to the album. But it's sad that she won't be an integral part of the formation. I will never forgive her for her egotistical and hypocritical ambivalence to the band to which she professes her loyalty to - the one in which she was able to launch her solo career. Lindsey and the rest of the band are the ones who carry the weight to produce her songs; she has it relatively easier - just providing the lyrics and vocals. Shame on her for not acknowledging that Fleetwood Mac fans are waiting with baited breath for long awaited album from the classic lineup. Stevie, please pull your ego out of your ass.

When has Stevie ever been "an integral part of the formation" of an FM record? The White album or Rumours? even then the band treated her like she didn't belong "go away" "we don't need you" "we're working on something don't bother us" Stevie has always been somewhat of an outsider or an after thought when it comes to an FM record...Lindsey doesn't want Stevie telling him how his songs should be but Stevie is supposed to let LB walk all over her songs and she's just supposed to let him do it...Personally I think this is one of the big sticking points that Stevie has with LB so if she want's to direct traffic on her songs they should let her...I also think S & L are no longer "Musically compatible" and shouldn't be made to work together just because Christine is back...If Stevie is holding out because she wants full control of her songs from a musical and production standpoint then good for her...

[KenB]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

If Stevie is holding out because she wants full control of her songs from a musical and production standpoint then good for her...

No, because Stevie herself acknowledges "I am not a musician." Non-musicians don't make good producers. If Stevie doesn't want Lindsey to produce her, then fair enough (although it's a shame, because no one has made her songs sound better than Lindsey has). But to suggest L and S should have equal ability to control how their songs sound is comparing apples to oranges. One of them is very skilled at making production choices, the other is not.

[gypsy333]

Stevie should have the right to control over her songs just like LB...

[The Catdancer]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

I really thought she was sincere when she said that. I know she loves Christine, I think she just loves attention more. Showing Lindsey she can do it without him seems to be her goal, lately.

It's time to let go mama, you're way too old for that. Give Lindsey a big hug and kiss and say, "Of course I'll make an album with you and Chris, baby!!" Baabbbbyyyyyyy baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.. whatsamatta baby!!!

I have no doubt she was but she was also convinced that Chris would never come back, we all were. And yes, she does love Chris but when she came it was like Stevie distanced herself from the band.

[The Catdancer]

Originally Posted by teedeerocks

OMG great minds think alike! I posted that a long time ago when the Chris thing came out. I thought she was very sarcastic and rude in interviews and I thought "there is no way Stevie is gonna dig not being front and center. She can smile and gush all she wants but it's all PR BS".Everyone thought I was nuts so I'm glad you posted I think we're on to something so don't hide! You can do a search of my posts about this (if you're bored! )and you can see the similarities. Sorry guys I'm just so relieved that I wasn't a total bee-ach in my viewpoint

She was kinda rude, wasn't she? I really thought she would be much happier to have Chris back. Instead she basically walked away and except for touring, she doesn't want to commit to anything. For years she has been complaining about Chris not being there and now that she is, Stevie is not sure about recording. It just strikes me as odd. I thought she'd be over the moon to have Chris back in the band and in the studio.

[olive]

funny how her sweet down to earth ethereal persona is diminishing

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by teedeerocks

OMG great minds think alike! I posted that a long time ago when the Chris thing came out. I thought she was very sarcastic and rude in interviews and I thought "there is no way Stevie is gonna dig not being front and center. She can smile and gush all she wants but it's all PR BS".Everyone thought I was nuts so I'm glad you posted I think we're on to something so don't hide! You can do a search of my posts about this (if you're bored! )and you can see the similarities. Sorry guys I'm just so relieved that I wasn't a total bee-ach in my viewpoint

Originally Posted by The Catdancer

She was kinda rude, wasn't she? I really thought she would be much happier to have Chris back. Instead she basically walked away and except for touring, she doesn't want to commit to anything. For years she has been complaining about Chris not being there and now that she is, Stevie is not sure about recording. It just strikes me as odd. I thought she'd be over the moon to have Chris back in the band and in the studio.

If we go one step further and believe that everything that comes out of any
of the band members is PR-BS then things make more sense...Everything SN says about wanting CM back or being happy about CM's return = PR-BS...The story of how CM's return came about=PR-BS...What story sounds better? I came back because I missed my band and the fans or I only came out of retirement for the money and attention....Personally I think CM's return was well planned by MF for quite a while (possibly years) as a way to increase FM's cash flow and as a tactic for MF to get Stevie to do things his way ( never ending tours / new albums ) If this is what's really happening then Stevie's behavior makes a little more sense...The more MF/FM pushes and tries to make Stevie look bad in the public eye the more disconnected she seems to become from FM.

[Danigirl]

I think we need to keep in mind that Stevie is human! A 66 year old woman, who has not had such a demanding career since the early 80's (fitting in Bella Donna in between Mirage recording, for example) sans the uplifting substances at her constant reach, she is doing a hell of a job. I think it is perfectly natural to be tired and not want to be nice and feel literally exhausted, with her age those moods are not out of the ordinary. Whatever shall be, shall be, we should all be happy that we have gotten yet another solo record from Stevie, and I have faith that Stevie will not let the current unlikely situation go to waste.