Stevie still not on board for new album.

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Originally Posted by Bandon

Regarding his handling of Stevie's songs on these projects I agree (vocals were subpar on several tracks), but can go back further to Twisted and Tango in the Night in terms of production. I can see why she's concerned. Mirage was the last time he consistently got it right. That's a long time ago!

I disagree. If there is any question of quality regarding Stevie's songs on Tango, the fault falls on Stevie, not Lindsey. Recall that Stevie didn't dedicate much time or effort to the Tango album. The songs she contributed needed a lot of production to save them, and Lindsey stepped up to plate.

While it is a matter of opinion in regard to the production qualities of Stevie's songs on Say You Will, Lindsey's production approach to Stevie's songs was equal to that of his own songs. And the quality of Stevie's vocals and songs are her responsibility, not his.

The sound of the Say You Will album was of it's time, just as Tango in the Night was. It's very likely a new Fleetwood Mac album will have it's own particular feel and texture. Lindsey is initially responsible for refining the initial Fleetwood Mac/Stevie songs that launched his and her careers. Why would he have an agenda to sabotage her songs?

No one knows Stevie's strategy. Yet, I don't think her perceived hesitance is just about Lindsey's production skills.