Been listing to allot of Tusk - Wow John McVie

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Originally Posted by Ulpian

Tusk really isn't my favourite album. In fact, most of it I could quite happily never listen to again.

That said, John's playing on certain Tusk and White Fleetwood Mac album tracks are what really made me realise what a good bass player can contribute to a song. The man just makes it sound so effortless and integral.

I love Tusk. It may have thrown me for a loop a little while? I remember having it grow on me, particularly Lindsey's songs. I purchased it when I was...hmm...17? I'm 25 now, and might be the youngest FM fan on here. I think if Fleetwood Mac were to release an album from its catalogue as if it were new, that should be Tusk. It has a modern indie feel, similar to the underground-like position new wave had.

But John's playing on here is amazing. I think it's the album's style that permits him to shine. Some of his best work is pre-White Album. "Keep On Going" is a great example. On Bob's first Q&A, he said that he played bass on "Revelation." I have no reason not to believe him, but does anyone have confirmation on that either way? *That's* one of Fleetwood Mac's best basslines by far.