Fleetwood mac WILL record new album says stevie

[BombaySapphire3]

If this is supposed to be such a "prolific " period in the bands history then how it it they they have been back together for more than two and a half years with not a note of new music released. When this group of people got together at the start of 1975 two and a half year later they had released two albums and gone from being a struggling former British blues band to scintillating stars that were enjoying both critical and commercial success..the later on an almost unprecedented scale .Now we are just getting cash grab tours featuring much of the aforementioned 40 year old albums.

[louielouie2000]

All of this speculation has me wondering what will become of this music that is rotting on the vine. Will the band just dump it onto iTunes after a certain length of time, or will Lindsey & Chris commandeer their songs for solo albums?

[michelej1]

I don't think there's a clause in the contract that keeps them from releasing music without Stevie. I don't even know why her people would want such a clause.

I mean, even if "Fleetwood Mac" is contractually defined somehow, they could still release music and call themselves something else. Doing that in itself would give the quartet's album more publicity than they would ordinarily get. If Mac Four had an album out, it would cause such a furor that everyone would listen and write about it just so they could talk about Stevie not being there. In that sense, the loss would be a gain.

Michele

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I don't think there's a clause in the contract that keeps them from releasing music without Stevie. I don't even know why her people would want such a clause.

I mean, even if "Fleetwood Mac" is contractually defined somehow, they could still release music and call themselves something else. Doing that in itself would give the quartet's album more publicity than they would ordinarily get. If Mac Four had an album out, it would cause such a furor that everyone would listen and write about it just so they could talk about Stevie not being there. In that sense, the loss would be a gain.

Michele

Mac Four...I love that title.
Men of Mac (nah), Little Mac (nah), Buckingham McVie (perhaps), Mac Four (yessss)

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I don't think there's a clause in the contract that keeps them from releasing music without Stevie.

If Mac Four had an album out, it would cause such a furor that everyone would listen and write about it just so they could talk about Stevie not being there. In that sense, the loss would be a gain.

Michele

At approximately 3:37 pm today I confirmed with
Barry that there is no such clause in their contracts.

I like the Mac Four, but if not that they could be
The Artists Formerly Known As Fleetwood Mac.

I'm pretty sure that title has been vacated recently.

[bwboy]

So people think Stevie has a contract that would prevent the other band members from releasing an album under the name Fleetwood Mac? Really? That's the hold up, huh? Gee, I could have sworn the band released an album called Time without Stevie, Behind the Mask without Lindsay, and Say You Will without Christine. But suddenly, there's some nefarious contract preventing the good members of the band from releasing an album.

[JohnL]

Originally Posted by bwboy

So people think Stevie has a contract that would prevent the other band members from releasing an album under the name Fleetwood Mac? Really? That's the hold up, huh? Gee, I could have sworn the band released an album called Time without Stevie, Behind the Mask without Lindsay, and Say You Will without Christine. But suddenly, there's some nefarious contract preventing the good members of the band from releasing an album.

Thanks for this...the evil Stevie must be stopped and overcome. She is the one and only reason that there is no new music from Fleetwood Mac. The band is just furious at her because she demanded some time off. After all she has only been on the road or promoting new music for the last 15 years straight pretty much. They should just kick her out and move on. They owe her absolutely nothing. Good grief Charlie Brown!

[JohnL]

[QUOTE=HomerMcvie;1187457]DING DING DING!!!

You captured perfektly how I feel about the fanbases, too. Because we're all pretty certain that Stevie has been the holdout on a new album, so she's been getting raked across the coals for it. IF it's true, I say GOOD! It's about time that she was held responsible, rather than shrouded in fairy dust and unicorn farts![/QUOTE

Does she not deserve some kind of break and time off? Good Lord...talk about showing who you do and DO NOT like in the band. These people all just got back together after a very long time without Christine. Honestly it would be laughable if they refuse to give Stevie some time to herself and try to force her into doing this quickly. It would be a double standard...I am sure that is something this board can relate to.

[JohnL]

Originally Posted by bwboy

I agree, johnl- I can't believe the sense of entitlement some people are expressing about a new FM album. And the negativity is so unnecessary. I know it's disappointing that it's been awhile since we heard anything official, but the simple fact is, FM lives in another world. They don't have to work, they don't monitor message boards, and they live life for themselves, not their fans, and that's the way it should be. I also know in the age of social media and the internet, we expect immediate gratification and daily updates, but FM has never been known to share things with their fans on Twitter, FB, etc like other bands or singers.

A voice of reason!! I appreciate it!!

[JohnL]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

Please, help me out. Where in your post do I read a positive outlook?

This is why I know about 25 people who refuse to come to this board anymore. And no...they are NOT all Stevie fans.

[Macfan4life]

Lots of us are venting our anger at the band for not rushing a new album without giving them their space and time to relax after one of their most biggest world tours ever. We keep saying the same things over and over. So here I go

The talk about new recordings before the tour were true but they were highly overblown to make it sound more like the band was doing more than just touring. There are probably some great demos between Christine and Lindsey. But the entire band has not contributed.

The band was just reuniting and talking 100% positive about all kinds of future plans.

Some believe some how there is an album out there that just needs Stevie's contribution and they are finished. FALSE

It would be a big mistake to rush into recording after such a long tour. Tensions would run high, their creativity would be marginalized, and the chances of touring afterwards would be slim.

Give the band the space they need. Fleetwood Mac does not do things on whim. Lindsey and Christine would never approve of a Fleetwood Mac album that is not up to their high standards.

I believe the longer the band takes to make the album after taking time off will vastly improve the chances of a killer album and final tour.

Fleetwood Mac has always taken time off touring and take their time with recording.

I suggest giving this thread a rest for at least 4 months. Maybe then there will be some news. Christine, Lindsey and Mick have said there WILL be a new album and last tour. NO ONE has any indication this will not happen and they are lying. Give it a rest.

[BLY]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Lots of us are venting our anger at the band for not rushing a new album without giving them their space and time to relax after one of their most biggest world tours ever. We keep saying the same things over and over. So here I go

The talk about new recordings before the tour were true but they were highly overblown to make it sound more like the band was doing more than just touring. There are probably some great demos between Christine and Lindsey. But the entire band has not contributed.

The band was just reuniting and talking 100% positive about all kinds of future plans.

Some believe some how there is an album out there that just needs Stevie's contribution and they are finished. FALSE

It would be a big mistake to rush into recording after such a long tour. Tensions would run high, their creativity would be marginalized, and the chances of touring afterwards would be slim.

Give the band the space they need. Fleetwood Mac does not do things on whim. Lindsey and Christine would never approve of a Fleetwood Mac album that is not up to their high standards.

I believe the longer the band takes to make the album after taking time off will vastly improve the chances of a killer album and final tour.

Fleetwood Mac has always taken time off touring and take their time with recording.

I suggest giving this thread a rest for at least 4 months. Maybe then there will be some news. Christine, Lindsey and Mick have said there WILL be a new album and last tour. NO ONE has any indication this will not happen and they are lying. Give it a rest.

Amen to that! You are right on point.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by JohnL

Thanks for this...the evil Stevie must be stopped and overcome. She is the one and only reason that there is no new music from Fleetwood Mac. The band is just furious at her because she demanded some time off. After all she has only been on the road or promoting new music for the last 15 years straight pretty much. They should just kick her out and move on.

FINALLY! A voice of reason. Show that old broad to the door!!!

Thank you so much for joining the dark side.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

FINALLY! A voice of reason. Show that old broad to the door!!!

Thank you so much for joining the dark side.

Whisk her away like a ghost through the fog. NEEEEEEEEEEEEVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA GET AWAY.... NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVAAAAAAAAAAAA GET AWAY.........I'LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN TO THE SOUND OF MY GOAT WILL HAUNT YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by JohnL

Thanks for this...the evil Stevie must be stopped and overcome. She is the one and only reason that there is no new music from Fleetwood Mac. The band is just furious at her because she demanded some time off. After all she has only been on the road or promoting new music for the last 15 years straight pretty much. They should just kick her out and move on. They owe her absolutely nothing. Good grief Charlie Brown!

The thing is, she's only dedicated about 6 of the past 16 years to Fleetwood Mac. 2000-2001 was spent recording and touring behind Trouble in Shangri-La. 2006 was spent touring with Tom Petty (for free!). 2008 was a solo tour. 2010-2011 was recording and touring for In Your Dreams.

By comparison, she spent 2002-2005 recording & touring behind Say You Will. 2009 was the Unleashed tour. 2013-2015 were the nonstop oldies tours.

So in reality, she's had 2007, 2012, & 2016 off. And big chunks of those other years were also spent fallow as she was doing only summer tours. Yes, for a senior woman she's kept busy. But it's not like she's sacrificed this century to Fleetwood Mac, either.