Gift of Screws Reviews

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The Oklahoman, News OK, by Brandy McDonnell, December 26, 2008

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Lindsey Buckingham shows growth in 'Gift of Screws'

Fans of Oklahoma’s diverse music scene could find plenty to celebrate in 2008, with stand-out debuts in the alt-pop, country and folk genres.

It also was the year when many big-name talents successfully reinvented themselves, whether it was Metallica returning to its thrash roots or Coldplay revealing unexpected depth.

From top-sellers to indie releases, here’s the list of the compact discs that kept my ears happiest this year:


1. Lindsey Buckingham "Gift of Screws” (Reprise) — Whether blazing through an irresistible electric pop ditty or brooding through an introspective acoustic track, the Fleetwood Mac guitarist’s virtuosic skills have only grown. "Gift of Screws” doesn’t reach the stratospheric heights of the band’s "Rumours” or "Tusk” albums — really, what could? — but Buckingham conjures a dizzying array of sonic spells on his latest solo effort. Plus, his September concert at Tulsa’s Brady Theater was one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen.