The New Album Thread

[Andy Man]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

At this point they are making alot more money with these hits tours then selling an new album.Its sad to say that but thats the way it is these days with older artists and bands that are underrated.

Very true. However, I believe that the hit tour style is really down to the Mac's own decisions. It's a matter of a artists setting their own expectations.

For instance, Springsteen has had a number of tours as of late and, with the exception of the Working On A Dream tour, his sets have always highlighted new material - this is going back to his very early days of touring. Additionally, he has a record of playing number of deep cuts during shows (another expectation that fans and many newcomers have when attending his shows).

Fleetwood Mac has always relied on the "hits" to carry their shows. Look back at the Tusk tour. Sure, they played Tusk material. However, the bulk of the list came from FM/Rumours. Same with Mirage (although I would argue they did more deep cuts than normal here). Same with the Tango tour. Same with The Dance. Same with Say You Will. It's a precedent the band set and continues to maintain.

Personally, having been able to witness the On With The Show tour, I can say that I do not mind. Would I like to have heard Brown Eyes? Walk A Thin Line? Angel? Tango In The Night? Of course I would have. However, as a show, the hits that FM plays are iconic and make for an awesome rock show experience.

I want a new album from them as much as anybody. And I do hope that, if in fact the album comes to be, that their tour will consist of new material However, a show without a great deal of their hits just does not seem likely. They have never been a 'risky' band in terms of set selection before, I do not see how that will start now.