"Peacekeeper" vs "Thrown Down": Which is the hit?!

[Johnny Stew]

I think "Peacekeeper" is a terrific song, and it's now in my top 5 of the 'GoS' tracks (some of them left me underwhelmed... while others totally blew me away, and I listen to them frequently. "Peacekeeper" is definitely in the latter category).

Anyway, despite my affection for "Peacekeeper," I still think "Thrown Down" is the one that has the most potential for radio airplay.
Fleetwood Mac has been gone a long time, and... especially given the currently unstable political climate... people seem to be gravitating more to the familiar.
"Thrown Down" has that classic Fleetwood Mac stamp all over it. It's upbeat, it has a very catchy chorus, tight harmonies, and some great guitar licks.

Of these two songs, I really think it's the one that radio programmers will graviate towards, as it's the one that's most easily recognizable as being Fleetwood Mac.

Now, I'm well aware that the band has released offbeat singles in the past ("Tusk," and "Big Love"), but let's not forget that their biggest hits have always been Christine's tunes... every one of which, was perky and catchy.
Never underestimate the power of a catchy chorus, in regards to airplay.

And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying one song is better than the other... I'm just going by my observations as a music buff.



Johnny Stew