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Miami Herald Review, The Chain, December 6, 1992

* Fleetwood Mac, 25 Years -- The Chain, Warner Bros. ($55- $73)

OK, this four-CD set isn't everything it could have been. It's expensive and lacks insightful liner notes. The early '70s lite-rock era, featuring singer/guitarist Bob Welch, is under- represented.

That said, The Chain still represents Southern California rock at its catchiest and sunny best. The 72 tracks range from the sweet love songs of the ever-reliable Christine McVie (Songbird, You Make Loving Fun and her newest, Heart of Stone, the best Fleetwood Mac song in more than a decade) to the intensely haunting Stevie Nicks compositions (Gold Dust Woman, Sara, Dreams) and the studio perfectionism of Lindsey Buckingham (Second Hand News, Big Love).

Disc No. 4 crackles with energy as it documents early blues and rock with Peter Green and Danny Kirwan on guitars, anchored by the precise rhythm section of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. Sound quality is immaculate. -- H.C.