Mirage: Your favorite songs, grouped by singer

[DownOnRodeo]

Originally Posted by WalkAThinLine.

The only dud here is "Oh Diane", but I may have softened a little on this song in recent months. I no longer think it's the worst song Fleetwood Mac has ever done.

Is there a more divisive track in the Rumours lineup's ouevre?

Oh Diane is a track on the European/Australian version of the Greatest Hits album, as it was a popular single in those countries.

Interestingly I just learnt that Seven Wonders, which was a highlight of my copy of Greatest Hits, was not on the US version of Greatest Hits (which featured Over My Head instead).

[WatchChain]

I LOVE the Mirage album. I don't understand why some consider it average.

"Can't Go Back" and "That's Alright" are pure joy. The playful vocals on "Love in Store" are some of the best three-part harmonies of their career.
"Only Over You" is sublime.
Some of Fleetwood Mac's finest moments are on the "Mirage" album.

Unpopular opinion - Mirage is a better album than Tango in the Night.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by WatchChain

Unpopular opinion - Mirage is a better album than Tango in the Night.

Many fans, including I, agree with you. It has heart and warmth. Tango is slicker and more commercial—but it feels distant, cold, by comparison.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Many fans, including I, agree with you. It has heart and warmth. Tango is slicker and more commercial—but it feels distant, cold, by comparison.

I HATE Tango. Cold, sterile, computerized crap.

[DownOnRodeo]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

(Mirage) has heart and warmth. Tango (...) feels distant, cold, by comparison.

That's why I love Tango.

Ironic that Mirage, for all its sunny Californian warmth, was recorded in a French chalet over the winter, while Tango, with its chilly europop ambience, was recorded in LA.

[GypsySorcerer]

This is tough. Gypsy is the best song, and I have a soft spot for That's Alright. However, I'm not keen on Straight Back -- Christine's harmonies are really what I like. Speaking of Christine, this is her weakest batch of songs to me. Hold Me is wonderful, but I find both Only Over You and Love in Store bland. Which leaves Lindsey? I like all of his except Empire State.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

This is tough. Gypsy is the best song, and I have a soft spot for That's Alright. However, I'm not keen on Straight Back -- Christine's harmonies are really what I like. Speaking of Christine, this is her weakest batch of songs to me. Hold Me is wonderful, but I find both Only Over You and Love in Store bland. Which leaves Lindsey? I like all of his except Empire State.

I agree this is Christine's weakest album. And still her songs are so good. (Or, become so good - as some folks take time to love them).

I didn't like Love In Store when I first heard it. Now, it's like a little anthem for me that starts the album. Kind of like a kid getting excited about Sesame Street.

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

I agree this is Christine's weakest album. And still her songs are so good. (Or, become so good - as some folks take time to love them).

I didn't like Love In Store when I first heard it. Now, it's like a little anthem for me that starts the album. Kind of like a kid getting excited about Sesame Street.

Love in Store is even my ringtone.