Calling Fleetwood Mac a 'Tribute Act'

[BombaySapphire3]

Wasn't there supposed to be a couple of new songs released before the tour I have heard nothing about those songs recently so it just makes it seem that much more of a cash grab and creatively bankrupt endeavor.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Wasn't there supposed to be a couple of new songs released before the tour I have heard nothing about those songs recently so it just makes it seem that much more of a cash grab and creatively bankrupt endeavor.

I wouldn’t expect new music, if there is any, to be released until right before the tour, since Neil has a new album out.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Wasn't there supposed to be a couple of new songs released before the tour I have heard nothing about those songs recently so it just makes it seem that much more of a cash grab and creatively bankrupt endeavor.

They did not say they would record new music. I believe Mick or someone said there is a possibility of new songs in the show. Songs that may not have been recorded or ever released. Its probably trying to demonstrate or prove to everyone, they are a "real" band LOL and that they are serious about being a real band. "Yes we are a new band, we are serious about making music and not replacing Lindsey so we can sing the same songs over and over for large amounts of money."
Remember now, Stevie does not to record because music does not sell LOL

[DownOnRodeo]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

They did not say they would record new music. I believe Mick or someone said there is a possibility of new songs in the show. Songs that may not have been recorded or ever released.

Aren't we forgetting Mock Fleecewood's pronouncement that there was a possibility of them releasing some "calling cards" before the tour?

Maybe the plan was scrapped when they surmised that their "calling cards" might not be retutned in kind?

Generally upon a gentleman’s initial visit to a home, he would simply leave a card and then depart. If the new acquaintance wished to formally visit with him, he or she would send a card in return. If no card was sent, or the return card was sent in an envelope, this signaled that the new acquaintance did not wish for a personal visit to occur.

[bwboy]

When I saw FM on the Say You Will tour, the audience used the new songs to go to the bathroom or get in line to get beer or food. Apparently, the band realized this early on because they dropped some of the new songs for their classics as the tour progressed.

[SorcererJP]

Last week I saw The Waterboys. I band with some hits in the early 80's and beyond.

Since their start, there were over 70 members ... but still the waterboys. Yes, there singer and songwriter (Mike Scott) was the only member being around in all incarnations ... but .. was that a coverband? No it was The Waterboys.

Same goes for Fleetwood Mac, if you'd ask me ...

[lennonfan]

something similar happened with the band New Order (formally Joy Division) the Bass player, Peter Hook, left the band (or was booted depending on your pov) and he now considers them a tribute band.

Lindsey is simply too important a figure in their sound and production to causally replace.
I felt this way back when Vito etc. joined, and then Lindsey voluntarily left, which gave me much more sympathy in hopes for their success in his absence. It was not to be. Sorry, they sucked.

Tribute Band for this current lineup sounds about right.
I feel disdain for how Stevie has behaved for years when Linds tried to get them to record. Sometimes Stevie, you have to suffer for your art
It's not going to be all unicorns and rainbows.

[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by lennonfan

something similar happened with the band New Order (formally Joy Division) the Bass player, Peter Hook, left the band (or was booted depending on your pov) and he now considers them a tribute band

Yes, in many ways the loss is comparable. Hooky’s bass is arguably the sound of New Order and his antoginistic relationship with the band’s lead guitarist and singer Bernard Sumner is arguably the tension responsible for the bracing impact of their releases. However, as early as 1993, New Order really became Barney’s band. He is a genius. And he doesn’t want disagreement. Hooky declared the band disbanded in a public fit that lead to his ouster and the ultimate resurrection of the band without him. I call it Bernard Sumner’s New Order. Which is a great thing but different thing.

On their last album together, I listen to “I’ve Got a Feeling” the counterpoint of Barney’s guitar and Hooky’s bass always makes me cry in the bridge after Barney sings “There wasn’t a day that I wasn’t true / You were the one I thought I knew” and then the outro after “You can’t hurt me / you Can’t hold me / why can’t you see you don’t own me / ... / people may come and people may go / but yours was the love I got to know”

They love each other so much they think they hate each other.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by bwboy

When I saw FM on the Say You Will tour, the audience used the new songs to go to the bathroom or get in line to get beer or food. Apparently, the band realized this early on because they dropped some of the new songs for their classics as the tour progressed.

This has happened many times and not just to the Mac. The casual Mac fans storm out of the arena for Rick and Billy tunes (1987 and 1990). Or even worse, anytime Stevie leaves the stage. In 1987 my heart sank during Over My Head. On that tour Stevie did not participate on Over My Head and You Make Loving Fun. She went backstage. Over My Head was a hit song but when Stevie left the stage about 20% of the arena got up and left. You can see this from the stage. I stayed put but I still felt shame and embarrassment
So it even happens during "hits."

[StreetAngel86]

Originally Posted by DownOnRodeo

Aren't we forgetting Mock Fleecewood's pronouncement that there was a possibility of them releasing some "calling cards" before the tour?

hold me.

Fleetwood Mac have been a tribute band since Unleashed when they were just bunging it on. how many times can you seriously tour with NO new music

[sue]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

hold me.

Fleetwood Mac have been a tribute band since Unleashed when they were just bunging it on. how many times can you seriously tour with NO new music

You’re right , they really are taking the mick, no pun intended.
They would not be able to do tour on top of tour anywhere else but The USA. America is so large with a big population, they can churn out the same old same old.....
People only see them once in awhile but it’s still enough to make gazillions of cash....
No new material required....
No offence it’s just the USA is so large, and can accommodate them over and over.