Tusk at 40: FM's defining record

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Originally Posted by Kyle

I've always thought Christine's songs got short changed on this album. Lindsey's songs came out the way he wanted. Certainly, a lot of work was put into Sara.

The Peter Green version of Brown Eyes would have been, for me, the highlight of the album. Think About Me is a great song, but it sounds like a run through. I could do without the grunge guitar. Stevie's voice could have been more prominent in the mix.

I agree. As fine as Brown Eyes is, I prefer the Green version. And I also prefer the Think About Me version (sans Lindsey on vocal) from the deluxe. Had TAB been given a little bit more attention and had it been arranged more imaginatively, it could have been a HUGE hit. The final version we have has its charms and works as solid, crunching pub rock. But I’m one of the few who feel Lindsey’s presence on this one overwhelms the song, as opposed to serving the song—as he did so beautifully with Hold Me.