So, In Regard To This New EP......

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by jcfree

This Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has been informing audiences with news of the forthcoming EP since the start of the tour, stating “it’s the best thing that we’ve done in years.”

Which is exactly what he said about SYW. I guess he thinks that just "saying so, makes it so", whether it's the truth or not.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by chiliD

I guess he thinks that just "saying so, makes it so"

It doesn't?

[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by chiliD

Which is exactly what he said about SYW. I guess he thinks that just "saying so, makes it so", whether it's the truth or not.

As with SYW, it's the only thing "They" have done in years.

[elle]

Originally Posted by chiliD

Which is exactly what he said about SYW. I guess he thinks that just "saying so, makes it so", whether it's the truth or not.

well, HIS songs on SYW were some of the best stuff he's ever done, still. i keep having hard time choosing between his GOS1/SYW and his SWS material (which he also said is some of the best stuff he's even done , and he was right in both cases, imho).

Sad Angel sounds great and rocking, but it also sound like formula FM. a bit blander and less punky than TTWLG. since he was going for fleetwood mac-y, i assume most of the people on this board will love these new songs, and i also assume that i will still prefer his GOS1/SYW material.

but, don't you want your favorite musician or band to be enthusiastic about the new stuff he's producing??

[fleetwoodguy79]

Originally Posted by elle

well, HIS songs on SYW were some of the best stuff he's ever done, still. i keep having hard time choosing between his GOS1/SYW and his SWS material (which he also said is some of the best stuff he's even done , and he was right in both cases, imho).

Sad Angel sounds great and rocking, but it also sound like formula FM. a bit blander and less punky than TTWLG. since he was going for fleetwood mac-y, i assume most of the people on this board will love these new songs, and i also assume that i will still prefer his GOS1/SYW material.

but, don't you want your favorite musician or band to be enthusiastic about the new stuff he's producing??

It's funny that you mention "producing"... I really hope that Lindsey doesn't over-produce these new songs. IMO, The Mac sounds at their best when their more raw. Without You sounds fantastic live, as does SA because they're more in their raw form.

If he gives it cheesy guitar sounds (pretty much all of SYW outside of BTLH and SYHA) and a ton of vocal effects, it's going to sound like crap. I really like what Lindsey did with SWS and his One Man Show efforts - let's hope he keeps it minimalistic. The Buckingham Nicks song at least deserves that!

[MikeVielhaber]

Originally Posted by elle

well, HIS songs on SYW were some of the best stuff he's ever done, still. i keep having hard time choosing between his GOS1/SYW and his SWS material (which he also said is some of the best stuff he's even done , and he was right in both cases, imho).

Sad Angel sounds great and rocking, but it also sound like formula FM. a bit blander and less punky than TTWLG. since he was going for fleetwood mac-y, i assume most of the people on this board will love these new songs, and i also assume that i will still prefer his GOS1/SYW material.

but, don't you want your favorite musician or band to be enthusiastic about the new stuff he's producing??

Regarding "Sad Angel", I've only heard the youtube recordings, but I tend to agree. It's pleasant enough, but a bit formulaic. Maybe the production can kick it up a notch. We'll see.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by MikeVielhaber

Regarding "Sad Angel", I've only heard the youtube recordings, but I tend to agree. It's pleasant enough, but a bit formulaic. Maybe the production can kick it up a notch. We'll see.

I agree. As much as I like Sad Angel, sometimes during musical parts I feel like I'm listening to Temporary One.

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by Richard B

I agree. As much as I like Sad Angel, sometimes during musical parts I feel like I'm listening to Temporary One.

Oh, yes, it's clear that Lindsey has left the left Side of his palette for the recordings of new FM material. He has said that it is all very pop and very Mac. Formula. The Guy has sold his soul. Why? To please the girl, so they can hit the cashmachine again with a long tour and maybe more.

[elle]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

Oh, yes, it's clear that Lindsey has left the left Side of his palette for the recordings of new FM material. He has said that it is all very pop and very Mac. Formula. The Guy has sold his soul. Why? To please the girl, so they can hit the cashmachine again with a long tour and maybe more.

yup. hit the nail on the head right there. LB was not shy about saying basically the same, either.

hope they get all this new music out for us, but i really don't want them touring beyond start of 2014. i count on SN to put an end to that lol.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by elle

yup. hit the nail on the head right there. LB was not shy about saying basically the same, either.

hope they get all this new music out for us, but i really don't want them touring beyond start of 2014. i count on SN to put an end to that lol.

But didn't he say, "it's the best work they've ever done"?

I'm with you, I'll take another solo work from him. But let's not think that it's just Stevie that likes the big machine. Everyone on the planet likes a big ATM machine.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

Oh, yes, it's clear that Lindsey has left the left Side of his palette for the recordings of new FM material. He has said that it is all very pop and very Mac. Formula. The Guy has sold his soul. Why? To please the girl, so they can hit the cashmachine again with a long tour and maybe more.

I'm willing to bet "the girl" isn't the only one who will be pleased if the new tracks are very "Fleetwood Mac" in style. I know I've certainly missed that sound.

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I'm willing to bet "the girl" isn't the only one who will be pleased if the new tracks are very "Fleetwood Mac" in style. I know I've certainly missed that sound.

I'm betting with you. I'm certain that the vox populi will be pleased. He's made that point clearly. I'm just saying that I like the idea of a band that transforms the old sound into new era. You need to take a certain risk to do that. And this time, I'm not holding my breath. I expect blandness.

But Hey! I honestly hope I'm wrong.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by elle

Sad Angel sounds great and rocking, but it also sound like formula FM. a bit blander and less punky than TTWLG. since he was going for fleetwood mac-y, i assume most of the people on this board will love these new songs,

I myself don't like "blander" songs. Less punky, maybe, but it's not blandness that draws me to songs that I love and that you may not like. And I would say that SYHA and BTLH are the exception. I really don't think that the bulk of Lindsey's FM songs are extremely commercial. I think he realized that FM already had a strong pop presence in Christine and he tried to make his songs quirky in contrast. Some were odd, some were pop, but weirder, because they were retro (Diane, Caroline), but I think they are mostly off center.

I think he deliberately tried to keep Trouble and Did You Miss Me or even my beloved Gone Too Far, songs like that, out of FM for the most part, because he knew FM already would have things like Little Lies.

Michele

[mitzo]

For the most part it is Lindsey's complex production that has made the great FM songs, I don't know why people always seem to want that stripped away. Over the years he has made some incredible works of art out of very minimal raw songwriting material.

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I myself don't like "blander" songs. Less punky, maybe, but it's not blandness that draws me to songs that I love and that you may not like. And I would say that SYHA and BTLH are the exception. I really don't think that the bulk of Lindsey's FM songs are extremely commercial. I think he realized that FM already had a strong pop presence in Christine and he tried to make his songs quirky in contrast. Some were odd, some were pop, but weirder, because they were retro (Diane, Caroline), but I think they are mostly off center.

I think he deliberately tried to keep Trouble and Did You Miss Me or even my beloved Gone Too Far, songs like that, out of FM for the most part, because he knew FM already would have things like Little Lies.

Michele

I still think when Lindsey wants to, no one can make a better pop song.