Daily Telegraph Mac albums ranked worst to best

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

but thats where the credibility ends. So overall this list is absolute crap, but it couldve been worse.

And Im making this prediction now, if a new album ever gets off the ground people like this critic will be placing it at #3 right after rumours and the white album, with the occasional critic putting tusk higher.

Why such vitriol to call it crap? It's just someone's perspective. The list is a reasonable assessment, and reveals the writer is a seriously informed fan.

I have hope for your prediction. I have a feeling this last album will be a stunner, with or without Stevie.

[face of glass]

Mine from two years ago went like this:

17. Mr. Wonderful
16. Time
15. s/t (1968)
14. Behind the Mask
13. Penguin
12. Kiln House
11. Future Games
10. Say You Will
9. Mystery to Me
8. Bare Trees
7. Mirage
6. Heroes Are Hard to Find
5. Tango in the Night
4. s/t (1975)
3. Then Play On
2. Rumours
1. Tusk

It will change somewhat over time though, I know that from experience.

[AncientQueen]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Wow... what did Tango In The Night do to offend you so much?

I'm fine with everyone who likes this album and certainly only talk for myself here.
I did not like it when it came out and that has basically never changed. Why? The production, some of the songs (Mystified is the worst FM song ever, EVER), "lyrics" like in Family Man, Elevator musik like "Skies the limit", the trilogie of terror that are Stevie Nicks songs here. I do like the Title Track, Isn't it midnight and the early demo of Everywhere, that was a little gem before Linds crushed it in production.

And then Little Lies happened, to this day, whenever I say: I like FM, everyone starts singing this song, linking me to this stupid, overproduced 80s c**p.

Dang, now that I've thought about it, I really dislike TITN, it should be my No. 17!

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by AncientQueen

I'm fine with everyone who likes this album and certainly only talk for myself here.
I did not like it when it came out and that has basically never changed. Why? The production, some of the songs (Mystified is the worst FM song ever, EVER), "lyrics" like in Family Man, Elevator musik like "Skies the limit", the trilogie of terror that are Stevie Nicks songs here. I do like the Title Track, Isn't it midnight and the early demo of Everywhere, that was a little gem before Linds crushed it in production.

And then Little Lies happened, to this day, whenever I say: I like FM, everyone starts singing this song, linking me to this stupid, overproduced 80s c**p.

Dang, now that I've thought about it, I really dislike TITN, it should be my No. 17!

Your memory is clouding your judgement. Skies the limit is on Behind The Mask. I think that could mean Tango up a place or two on your list and BTM down one or two

[AncientQueen]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Your memory is clouding your judgement. Skies the limit is on Behind The Mask. I think that could mean Tango up a place or two on your list and BTM down one or two

Damn! LOL. Yes, my memory is not what it was . Initially I had Skies the limit where it belongs. Okay, TITN is now at my 16th place, BTM stays where it was, since it has so many good tracks.

[Silver Springs]

I can't say I'm in shock about Time being last. But Tango? What? Tango is amazing. There's nothing quite like laying on your bed in the middle of the night listening to Tango on vinyl through my headphones. It's so amazingly atmospheric.

[Murrow]

For me, Then Play On, Future Games, Bare Trees, MTM and Behind the Mask would all rank above Tusk, Mirage and Tango.

[FuzzyPlum]

Last place is pretty harsh for Time. I'd be inclined to have Mr Wonderful last. I'd maybe even put Time ahead of BTM (though neither are awful).

Mystery To Me, Heroes Are Hard To Find, Future Games and Bare Trees are all good in their own way and all deserve a bit of recognition. My favourite out of those changes on a monthly basis. Penguin... some high points but not one to revisit too often- down there in the bottom 4.

But...Tango In The Night is the dogs b******s and definitely top 3.

...and yes, kicking back at night with TITN turned up is an experience- especially when Lindsey's guitar kicks in for the solo on the title song.

[Macfanforever]

I'm surprised that their classic pre-B&N rank low here on their list.

I love TITN but the tour was Lindsey-less which puts the TITN tour down on a tour list if they have one.

I probably not even rank the EP since it was not a complete album.

When the Mac gets their act together.They probably kick a$$ with the new one.

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Wow... what did Tango In The Night do to offend you so much?

I don't like Tango In The Night because of very bad Steviesongs, an overrepetative Caroline, the aweful Little Lies - I think it's predective and the middleoftheroadest of all Macsongs. And Family Man. Blerghh. Titletrack has a too much copied guitarsolo- come on! ISA! Half of that album is indegestible for me, although it was an exquisite ( but too slick) production.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

I don't like Tango In The Night because of very bad Steviesongs, an overrepetative Caroline, the aweful Little Lies - I think it's predective and the middleoftheroadest of all Macsongs. And Family Man. Blerghh. Titletrack has a too much copied guitarsolo- come on! ISA! Half of that album is indegestible for me, although it was an exquisite ( but too slick) production.

Did you get a chance to let Lindsey know your thoughts when you met him?

[He's So Unusual]

17. Time
16. Behind the Mask
15. Mr. Wonderful
14. Kiln House
13. Penguin
12. Fleetwood Mac
11. Future Games
10. Heroes Are Hard to Find
9. Bare Trees
8. Mirage
7. Say You Will
6. Then Play On
5. Mystery to Me
4. Tango in the Night
3. Fleetwood Mac '75
2. Rumours
1. Tusk

[Montclare]

Finally found a website that plays complete albums, so I now have a list. Full disclosure: haven't listened to BTM or Time, and have no interest in doing so.

17. Time
16. Behind the Mask
15. Penguin
14. Tango in the Night
13. Bare Trees
12. Mr. Wonderful
11. Say You Will
10. Heroes Are Hard to Find
9. Then Play On
8. Future Games
7. Kiln House
6. Fleetwood Mac '68
5. Mirage
4. Mystery to Me
3. Fleetwood Mac '75
2. Tusk
1. Rumours

8-13 could be put in another order, as could 5-7. Rumours and Tusk are basically a tie for 1st. My head says Rumours, my heart says Tusk.

[James89]

Originally Posted by He's So Unusual

17. Time
16. Behind the Mask
15. Mr. Wonderful
14. Kiln House
13. Penguin
12. Fleetwood Mac
11. Future Games
10. Heroes Are Hard to Find
9. Bare Trees
8. Mirage
7. Say You Will
6. Then Play On
5. Mystery to Me
4. Tango in the Night
3. Fleetwood Mac '75
2. Rumours
1. Tusk

Me too.

[redbird]

For me, Penguin, Kiln House, Heroes, Future Games, Bare Trees, Mystery To Me, and Then Play On would have all been ahead of Tango in the Night and Behind the Mask, in some order or other.