Recording in March, Tour in the Fall

[MikeVielhaber]

Originally Posted by michelej1

He should go through the trouble because everyone should be bringing their stellar material to the table for this FM album. What does he care what the average FM fan wants? He can just read the critical reviews and get his fulfillment that way.

I know his solo fans are more appreciative, but I don't think he should be making album song selections with that in mind. With FM his work is going to get more attention and more ears than with a solo album. So, if he has songs that he thinks are good, if he's written songs since the tour ended or during the end of the tour, he should put them out. There's no point in saving the good stuff for his solo work when no one's ever going to hear it. He needs to put it out with FM and if it's good it will generate ink. It will be heard and talked about in places where LB isn't usually noticed. It will attract more solo fans the next time he goes out alone. This is the best advertising he is going to have for the next decade. I hope he takes advantage of it.

If he's got another GYOW or Ledge up his sleeve, then I want it released on this FM album. Let him save the next Brother and Sister he has waiting in the wings, for his solo album.

I'm not for throwing pablum that's already been recorded out there under the FM banner, just so I can hear it. My curiousity isn't enough reason to fill the limited FM album slots up with second best. I want his premium stuff for this FM album.

Sure, I hope everything that he recorded with John and Mick gets out there but I'd just as soon have it leaked, rather than have it commercially released if it's not outstanding.

If it's unique, astounding and great, then I want it on this FM album. I need to be amazed and within FM is the place I want it. Michele

Lindsey does distinguish between Fleetwood Mac material and solo material though. His whole big machine/small machine thing. He knows Fleetwood Mac is more mainstream and he can stretch out a bit on his solo albums. I remember him saying one time a long time ago, but after SYW that he had a song that he was saving for FM because it was a perfect song for the band. I don't know if that song ever got released because I don't know what song he was referring to. But it shows that he's not just putting out whatever he's got onto whatever project he's currently working on.

[RockawayBlind]

Originally Posted by RockawayBlind

Not to be flippant, but Lindsey has said this almost every time he has recorded something new in the last couple of decades. But he's not singular in this, of course. There is a saying among songwriters that, "The song I just wrote is my best one."

I thought he had, but I could be misremembering. By the time Sheryl announced she was joining the band, the word had been out as a possibility, and I thought that had come from Mick. In any case, Mick has shot his mouth off plenty of times, and I don't think he checks with the rest of the band before doing so.

[GavinBrown]

Ohhhh come on guys...we all know it is going to be a double album....

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by RockawayBlind

I thought he had, but I could be misremembering. By the time Sheryl announced she was joining the band, the word had been out as a possibility, and I thought that had come from Mick. In any case, Mick has shot his mouth off plenty of times, and I don't think he checks with the rest of the band before doing so.

Mick did something similar after the '09 tour saying the band would be getting together in early 2010 while hinting at the promise of a new album and tour...While there was a new album & tour it was Stevie solo and not FM...This time things are a little different with Liz also saying CM will be returning to FM...Stevie and Lindsey were both at last night's Grammys show so if there is any validity to Mick saying FM will be
"recording & touring"in 2014 it would be a perfect opportunity for SN/LB to say something about it...



Stevie does mention doing shows in the fall but there's no talk of FM recording...

[Lee]

That's pretty good advice from Stevie as far a finding a passion. No hope for me now though

Possible tour with Dave Grohl, huh? He comes to Delaware in the summer sometimes for vacation. Wouldn't that be something if he brings Stevie sometime or they bring their possible tour around here?

Lee

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by Lee

That's pretty good advice from Stevie as far a finding a passion. No hope for me now though

Possible tour with Dave Grohl, huh? He comes to Delaware in the summer sometimes for vacation. Wouldn't that be something if he brings Stevie sometime or they bring their possible tour around here?

Lee

Lindsey seemed to enjoy playing with Dave & the boys last night...What are the chances he could get both SN & LB to tour with him...It would give Stevie & Lindsey the chance to go on the road & do a few Buckingham/Nicks songs...

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by MikeVielhaber

Lindsey does distinguish between Fleetwood Mac material and solo material though. His whole big machine/small machine thing. He knows Fleetwood Mac is more mainstream and he can stretch out a bit on his solo albums. I remember him saying one time a long time ago, but after SYW that he had a song that he was saving for FM because it was a perfect song for the band. I don't know if that song ever got released because I don't know what song he was referring to. But it shows that he's not just putting out whatever he's got onto whatever project he's currently working on.

And as funny as it sounds now, I remember him saying that he could actually be more mainstream on Law and Order, because within FM he felt he had to be kind of out there, to counter the other songwriters, but on an entire solo album, he felt he could be more traditional, because he was not trying to contrast his tracks from anyone else's. He felt his role in FM was to be avant garde, but on his own he wouldn't have to do that.

Now, I don't think Law and Order reflects that kind of thinking at all, but I do recall the interview where he said it. It struck me as kind of the reverse of what I thought he would try to achieve on a solo album.

But he might have just said it because he didn't want to alienate potential buyers of his solo album by letting them assume that it would be ALL Tusky. Michele

[secondhandchain]

It was weird. She didn't mention recording. She said she had other things planned for the next four months and then the tour. Who knows.

[jbrownsjr]

No official announcement has been made by FM or a record company. Probably still in the works.

[Ulpian]

Originally Posted by secondhandchain

It was weird. She didn't mention recording. She said she had other things planned for the next four months and then the tour. Who knows.

I never know with Stevie. Her ability to judge time ('next four months') and her general communication of what is going on is sometimes, as we know, not the best.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by secondhandchain

It was weird. She didn't mention recording. She said she had other things planned for the next four months and then the tour. Who knows.

It sounds to me like she's going to do a short solo tour and then another Fleetwood Mac tour. Which, if that's the case, she'll be minimally involved in any Fleetwood Mac studio recording again.

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

No official announcement has been made by FM or a record company. Probably still in the works.

However, we do know that there are still five unreleased songs by the boys and that Christine has sent a batch of songs to Lindsey. Lindsey's the one who told the press about the songs he did with Mick and John, in the hopes of making another Fleetwood Mac album. Christine's the one who said of some songs she had recently written: ‘I sent them to Lindsey and he loved them...You could hear his mind whirring, figuring how he could improve them, Mac them up.’

So, no, this isn't JUST Mick talking about something happening this time around.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

It sounds to me like she's going to do a short solo tour and then another Fleetwood Mac tour. Which, if that's the case, she'll be minimally involved in any Fleetwood Mac studio recording again.


However, we do know that there are still five unreleased songs by the boys and that Christine has sent a batch of songs to Lindsey. Lindsey's the one who told the press about the songs he did with Mick and John, in the hopes of making another Fleetwood Mac album. Christine's the one who said of some songs she had recently written: ‘I sent them to Lindsey and he loved them...You could hear his mind whirring, figuring how he could improve them, Mac them up.’

So, no, this isn't JUST Mick talking about something happening this time around.

I'm right with ya, I believe it's happening. I'm just saying I don't think there is an official press release details are being ironed out.

[Fannymac]

My gut feeling is that they'll do some recording in the next few months (probably Lindsey, Chris and Mick), then once John is good to go, they'll do a small tour, just to wet their feet, so to speak. After that, they'll come back and finish the album ~ Stevie included !~ then they'll shop it around, with plans for a release and major tour next year in honor the 40th anniversary of the white album and this line-up!

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Fannymac

My gut feeling is that they'll do some recording in the next few months (probably Lindsey, Chris and Mick), then once John is good to go, they'll do a small tour, just to wet their feet, so to speak. After that, they'll come back and finish the album ~ Stevie included !~ then they'll shop it around, with plans for a release and major tour next year in honor the 40th anniversary of the white album and this line-up!

This is exactly what I predict as well!

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by Lee

That's pretty good advice from Stevie as far a finding a passion. No hope for me now though

Possible tour with Dave Grohl, huh? He comes to Delaware in the summer sometimes for vacation. Wouldn't that be something if he brings Stevie sometime or they bring their possible tour around here?

Lee

Aah I make sure I wear my earplugs or I jump on stage and unplug his guitar.
It will be worth going to jail for it .LOL........Only kidding...........

On the positive note If he gets involve in recording the new Mac album .
Dave G probably has the pull for the Mac getting a Grammy nod next year.

It would be great to see the 5 going home with a Grammy in their hands.