Do we really want a new Fleetwood Mac album?

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Matt Lucas

Umm...I don't really understand that. Lindsey and Christine have to work together and use the same producer, but Stevie gets to "do whatever she wants" and work with Dave?

She doesn't have to work with Dave, she can work with whomever she wants. But it seems like she had such great fun with him that it may be something she wants to continue. However, since they might be on an FM deadline the experience would not be the same as IYD, with them having dinner and after parties every night. It might be more like a grindstone and that might appeal to her less, but whatever -- let her have her own producer, not Lindsey and not someone who will bow to Lindsey.

The point is, if she's not going to be happy with Lindsey having the lion's share of production on her songs, then it shouldn't happen. He likes to work on her stuff, but he needs to give up the reins where she's concerned. If she wants him for one song and seeks out his "ominousity" , like she did for Soldier's Angel, then fine. But there's no point in her and her fans being unhappy and complaining about how he ruined her stuff for the next 10 years and beyond. I just don't think it's worth it anymore. Stevie and Lindsey should be able to work together and feel like its a collaboration, but she obviously didn't get that feeling from SYW (although I'm sure Lindsey feels differently). If the friction exhausts her and she feels her opinion is discounted and he's overriding her, then enough. Whether that's the reality or just her perception, I'm really tired of it happening.

In the old days, when they were making hits, then the battle was worth the end result. But now, when the album and the singles are not going to sell anything and that sales disappointment will only color her feelings about the recording process itself, then I don't see her being happy, whether or not listeners and critics think the music is good. She was sad about IYD, but she really felt it was her baby and she loves the music even if the album didn't get the attention she wanted. Rightly or wrongly, when Lindsey has his nose in her FM stuff, she thinks of it as his baby, not hers. I love Thrown Down and EFO and even Smile at You, but if she doesn't (I don't know if she likes EFO or not actually), then I don't want any more. Let her work with someone who makes her feel good.

Do I think it would sound more cohesive with one set of producers which would include Lindsey? Yes. But I actually don't think it's worth the hassle, but I look forward to Christine and Lindsey creating together and to the three of them singing together.

Michele