It just hit me

[FMlex]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Lindsey goes from fairly content to psychotic in his music. I'm a bigger fan of the psychotic ("Go Insane", "I'm So Afraid", "Big Love").

Stevie.... really, don't get me started on Stevie. I could write a novel on how much I respect her work, specifically from a writer's standpoint. This thread might open a pretty large can of worms out of me if I come across it later tonight while getting sentimental about La Nicks like I frequently do... So beware

And although Christine is generally below the other two in my mind in terms of writing/musical credibility, she shocks me constantly and I remember that she, too, holds her own in Fleetwood Mac. She is constantly turning simplistic into surprising and beautiful.

And you can't forget John. I've recently realized how big of a role John plays in the overall sound of a song. "The Chain" has always been obvious, but I'm seeing his importance in tracks such as "Gold Dust Woman" and innumerous others, too.

And Mick.... I love the man.

I agree with you on every point you make about each member!
There's too much to even say about Stevie.

I fell in love with FM when Stevie & Lindsey joined but obviously they were successful before then. Christine made some fabulous music before they joined (and after, as well, duh!) - I came across "Why" (pre-BN) fairly recently and fell in love. The lyrics are wonderful. And when performed on Midnight Special in '76, Stevie & Lindsey come in for the harmonies at the end... it's chilling.

Mick... oh, Mick. Haha. He's just a big, friendly giant. Literally. I always think of his line at the end of Classic Albums when he says something to the effect of: "You know, I was listening to Rumours the other day for the first time in a while and thought... damn! That's some pretty good drumming"