Is anyone else feeling "Blah"?

[SaidSomething]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

As a longtime Stevie Nicks fan, I can't remember the last time I felt this disenchanted as a fan. In one respect, this year we have had a new song (You Can't Fix This) and an actual movie released, and she is touring with Fleetwood Mac. But on the other hand, she is basically completely uninvolved with the EP Project (sounds like she was in the studio with the band for about 4 hours), and I am just not that interested in watching the same old Fleetwood Mac Soap Opera for hundreds of dollars.

Where is Stevie Nicks headed as an artist? I just fear that this Fleetwood Mac greatest hits tour (that is really the only thing you can call this) is going to last at least a year.... and by that point Stevie will lose her creative streak yet again.

She basically gave Fleetwood Mac the middle finger with their latest EP project- is there a reason for that? Does she have big plans to release more music as a solo artist in the near future? In terms of logistics, I simply don't understand what the hell is going on!

Does anyone else feel this way? It's hard for me to be even remotely excited about a FM tour when Stevie herself doesn't seem interested in being a part of the band anymore. It just leaves an icky taste in my mouth.

I think she loves Fleetwood Mac Heart and Soul...from the beginning she said, "I am like the little sister because I don't play" bla bla....when she went solo...she knocked everyone with a huge cultlike fanbase evolving, her non stop touring, charity, public appeaences....and most recently, her Mum died, she finished her tour...like always, Fleetwood Mac cut the album without her...(mirage, tango, extended play) I can understand her missingness...the songs weren't heavy productionwise...and once again, her vocals were threaded in thin layers. I think of jealousies in a way...and She dearly misses her female comrade, Christine. Imagine, a very young and happening woman for her age, always surrounded by her girlfriends...and taking 2 years of a tour in the boys club. It seems like hey you guys....yeah, yeah Stevie...anyway, Mick and John...where were we?

[MikeInNV]

Originally Posted by TerraRhiannon

[ I know this is a place to express your opinions, but for God sakes, at every turn she isn't living up to someone's ridiculous expectations.[/COLOR]

Brilliant.

[MikeInNV]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I think some people will just never be satisfied, period.

For some perspective, Stevie has been arguably busier in the past twelve months than she has been her entire career:

-She appeared in three documentary films, including one she co-directed and produced.
-She toured solo behind her recently released solo album.
-She toured solo with Rod Stewart.
-She toured with Fleetwood Mac.
-She recorded a few Fleetwood Mac songs and released an EP.
-She wrote, recorded and released a new song with the Foo Fighters.
-She performed at several intimate theatre/club shows with the Sound City Players around the U.S.
-She appeared at several film festivals around the U.S. and Canada, and even dropped by SXSW.
-She taped a television special with Lady Antebellum.
-She taped an episode of Oprah's Master Class.

New songs, concerts, TV appearances, films, live Q&As... exactly what else do you expect of this woman? And she's sober to boot.

Get a grip.

Thank you. And if you want to go back another year, what about all those TV appearances she did for IYD. She never did that kind of media blitz before.....maybe Leno or Letterman and that was it. Then there was her cameo on "Up All Night." And her mentoring session on "American Idol." I saw Stevie doing all kinds of new things after the release of IYD. I haven't felt at all blah the last two years. In fact, I've been completely invigorated, and I'm a fan since 1981.

[MikeInNV]

Originally Posted by diane_k

I guess everyone is just glossing over the fact that this woman will be 65 next month. That's the age to become eligible for Medicare. God forbid she slow down after the pace of IYD.

This. Everyone respects Christine's decision to retire (and she's been gone for 15 years), but if Stevie slows down at all, it's a huge disappointment. Take a look at some of the other acts who were hitting the charts the same time as "Rhiannon" and "Dreams." Stevie has fared quite well.

[streetangel27]

I honestly felt a little ~disenchanted~ with Stevie after seeing the FM concert recently. I felt like some of the magic was missing. Maybe it was just an off night for her.

And I do wish she'd release more music- but I think that will happen. She has so much material- so even if she doesn't write anything new, there's a lot to work with. I remember reading many quotes about Stevie and her solo career and her talking about how she had so much music she wanted to share... I just hope she keeps doing that!

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I think some people will just never be satisfied, period.

For some perspective, Stevie has been arguably busier in the past twelve months than she has been her entire career:

-She appeared in three documentary films, including one she co-directed and produced.
-She toured solo behind her recently released solo album.
-She toured solo with Rod Stewart.
-She toured with Fleetwood Mac.
-She recorded a few Fleetwood Mac songs and released an EP.
-She wrote, recorded and released a new song with the Foo Fighters.
-She performed at several intimate theatre/club shows with the Sound City Players around the U.S.
-She appeared at several film festivals around the U.S. and Canada, and even dropped by SXSW.
-She taped a television special with Lady Antebellum.
-She taped an episode of Oprah's Master Class.

New songs, concerts, TV appearances, films, live Q&As... exactly what else do you expect of this woman? And she's sober to boot.

Get a grip.

Yes .I agree .This poor little thing worked her a$$ off for us fans.To see our faces which she loves to do and remember our faces by heart.To entertain us .I have to give Stevie all the credit for doing all of this work at her age.

Most people at that age are about to retire or retired and working part time at Walmart or with their grandchildren.

[bluecalmsea]

I am definitely not feeling "blah" at all!

I cannot tell you how excited I have been the past few months between the documentary (still "high" from that and getting to ask a question at a Q&A in LA) and the tour this year.

It is probably a very different experience for those of you who have been fans since before I was even born and have been able to see Stevie and FM in concert multiple times- I can see why you would not be as excited right now.

But I have never seen FM live, and I never thought I would get the chance (I would not have guessed that they would still be touring at ages 65+ when I can finally afford to see them). I just think I am incredibly lucky to be a fan right now- Stevie is clean, happy, and still recording and touring. I feel super privileged that I am going to get to see my favorite band and singer ever, perform live. (Compared to maybe young fans of Janis Joplin, for example- they will never get the experience I'm going to have).

Anyway, all the magic is still there for me- I love the new EP and of course I wish there was more Stevie, but I love the songs that are there- so no complaints from me!

Honestly though, I don't think I would even be mad if Stevie never recorded again- I still get butterflies, and all excited and fall in love all over again when I listen to the beautiful songs we do have - and I feel like we have such a special treat with all the demos we have to enjoy as well. But of course, that's just my opinion, and I can see why these things wouldn't be as exciting to everyone.

[jkmaletic]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Yes .I agree .This poor little thing worked her a$$ off for us fans.To see our faces which she loves to do and remember our faces by heart.To entertain us .I have to give Stevie all the credit for doing all of this work at her age.

Most people at that age are about to retire or retired and working part time at Walmart or with their grandchildren.

"or working part time at Walmart"

Skip, once again, you kill me.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by jkmaletic

"or working part time at Walmart"

Skip, once again, you kill me.

Hahahaha.Yes.I can imagine Stevie as a greeter at Walmart.

She can put a wig on and nobody will recognize her except us.

[bluefox4000]

I'm not a Nicks fanatic....but i'm certainly a follower. After listening to the EP. I came away thinking....does she even wanna be in this band. I remember coming away from In Your Dreams So proud of her. Now it felt like a regression to phoning it in Stevie. I'm sorry for saying that....just sharing my feelings.

Mick

[bluefox4000]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

Why does everyone get their knickers in such a twist over a thread like this? Those of us who are dissapointed shouldn't feel like they have to "drop" Stevie Nicks altogether. I adore her music and her. Why can't those of us that are a little dissapointed be able to express it here?

I am not asking for the moon and sky- I just feel like a lot of time is being wasted on nonsense if she truly does want to do a few more albums in her life.

Oh and also this. I really loathe when people say drop her. I love her and I know what she can do. Sue me if i feel A little disappointed

Mick

[cliffdweller]

I kind of wonder if maybe Lindsey wanted to put these songs out under the FM name so people would hear them (kind of like SYW). I don't know if Stevie and Lindsey are even interested in making new FM music together anymore. They seem pretty content with their solo careers.

[estranged4life]

re-purchased TISL & Timespace after selling my original copies, so I'm not feeling blah about SN as I did about a few months ago.

[olive]

Originally Posted by streetangel27

I honestly felt a little ~disenchanted~ with Stevie after seeing the FM concert recently. I felt like some of the magic was missing. Maybe it was just an off night for her.

And I do wish she'd release more music- but I think that will happen. She has so much material- so even if she doesn't write anything new, there's a lot to work with. I remember reading many quotes about Stevie and her solo career and her talking about how she had so much music she wanted to share... I just hope she keeps doing that!

When they played Boston all I can say since this version of Fleetwood Mac started to tour , there was one other show that came close ...., She was so animated and on! usually it looks as if she is bored and going through the paces ( especially if I go back and look at pictures and videos I've taken all the same right down to the expression and poses )

I think it would be great if she put that effort into every show , but I realize they are just working to collect the paycheck and at best like everyone she/they tolerate most of their co-workers .

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[TerraRhiannon]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

I kind of wonder if maybe Lindsey wanted to put these songs out under the FM name so people would hear them (kind of like SYW). I don't know if Stevie and Lindsey are even interested in making new FM music together anymore. They seem pretty content with their solo careers.

You know, you have a point. I honestly wondered that too.

Lindsey's solo career doesn't have the "thing" that Fleetwood Mac does, so I think less people hear about or purchase Lindsey's stuff.. unfortunately, cause he's a genius.

If he puts these out with FM, more people will get on board - including Stevie and Fleetwood Mac fans!