How would you feel about no more solo Stevie albums?

[DownOnRodeo]

Based on the revelatory comments by Lindsey and now Stevie about doing a big tour then going back into the studio... how would you guys feel if Stevie gave her songs to more FM albums rather than some solo album producer? At least for a while. I mean, I'm sure even if they only did Fleetwood Mac till theyre sixty-five, Stevie'd still be putting out something or other in the solo vein.

Before you answer too quickly please consider such factors as how Lindsey has got her voice so good (due in no small part to he competition thing they have together, I'm guessing), and that it seems she'd probably get a good 9 or so songs per album anyway.

[LilyRose]

Well, as much as I love Stevie Nicks solo...I have all of the albums, including two copies of "Street Angel" (one being the Japanese version)...I do think that Lindsey is her best producer.

Now, I think I'd like to hear all of tracks from the new album in order to really make a final decision. However, there's just something different about her when she's in Fleetwood Mac...different in a good way. I think the "competition" with Lindsey thing has a lot to do with that. I think she really does try harder, to rock harder, in Fleetwoood Mac.

Like I said, I have to hear this record first. But, judging from "Smile At You"... Hey, as long as she's still singing and writing new songs I'm cool with anything really.

Susie

[EnchantedStorms]

I love Stevie's solo stuff, and I'm so grateful that we have it. But I'm sure I'd love it all twice as much if Lindsey had participated on it. *Nothing* beats the two of them when they're together. I hope they are serious about putting out another album or three, but what would be even more awesome to me would be BN II, with some co-written songs on it. (I know, I'm dreaming... )


~Angela~


1000!!!!!

[SmthngOfADreamr]

Good question! I would love for them to release another Fleetwood Mac album, and in fact many many more. There's no doubt about it, Stevie does shine when she's in FM.

That being said, there is something more 'raw' about Stevie's solo work that appeals to me. FM is often accused of overproducing their material, and whether that's a good or a bad thing is neither here nor there, because heavy studio production simply IS the classic FM sound, with a few exceptions.

But when I listen to Stevie's solo albums, with the exception of OSOTM, which I believe was overproduced, I really do think that less is more. And it's that raw quality of being stripped down that I would miss the most... like Outside the Rain.

Take a look at what's happened with Smile At You. At lot of people seem to have the opinion that production has ruined the song. (I am not of that opinion, however). I can say for sure that Smile At You would have never turned out that way had it appeared on a solo album. Even Say You Will, with all those vocal layers that are typical of FM... her solo work doesn't have that. It's just Stevie and occasionally someone else.

Lucky for me, I think that I appreciate both facets equally. So I guess you could say that I'm greedy because I want both! More Fleetwood Mac and more solo work! And that goes for Lindsey too (if he can possibly expedite his work!)

[FiercestCalmSea]

Well...as long as she is still singing and stuff..it's all good...Linds obviously brings out the best in her musically..the difference between this and TISL is astonishing...

[chiliD]

I've always thought that Stevie is at her best within the confines of Fleetwood Mac, (and after Bella Donna, I thought her solo career was so incredibly intrusive to the progress of Fleetwood Mac, I really started disliking her) so, I would be MORE than happy if she s**t-canned her solo career.

[gypsysara]

I wouldnt like it if Stevie didnt put out solo material. Some of my most favourite recordings of her are the way old demos, demo's she recorded at her house, studio, etc. While I agree that Stevie's solo career may have impeded FM's growth to a certain extent... you have to remember she was working 24/7 in the 80's bouncing between solo & FM. Thats a lot on any one person and I feel she has the talent and should pursue her solo career.

I also feel Lindsey was her best producer and collaberator and it'd be great if they did a BN2 and did a small tour in intimate venues. Ok I can dream!

i've always liked Stevie's work in FM more than her solo stuff.
So.....i would root for more FM stuff rather than solo stuff....i think i've gotten my fill of Stevie solo. we've got about 60 solo Stevie songs released and only about half of that for FM material so i think we need to catch up on the FM stuff....i think at this point in time they should both just stick to FM...they have enough room now with Christine gone to put as much stuff out as possible. plus, if stevie works on a solo record and then goes back to FM for another record i think we all know we won't see FM for another 6 years and i can't wait that long....i don't think they should either. they're not youngsters anymore.

[Bella Figura]

personally I like the fact that Stevie puts out solo stuff in between FM albums, because let's face it, Lindsey takes forever to complete an album.

Stevie has said in interviews that when she's with FM, she works on her solo stuff and when she's solo, she's working on FM stuff. which is fine with me because I enjoy both sides of the mirror...

And I also enjoy the "raw" quality that can be found in her solo work. I also think an artist needs other influences to expand and grow, which Stevie has never been shy about working with TP and the Heartbreakers, Prince, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Kenny G., Sheryl, Natalie to name the "famous" ones. And this exposure spills back into FM. For example John Shanks, he's got some production credits on SYW and he was first introduced to us thru TISL. I guess Lindsey really liked what he did with Planets of the Universe.

This also explains why she has been able to bring so much to the Say You Will table...and it seems to me with Lindsey's new-found appreciation, she's seems to be getting the respect and song-space on this FM album she has always deserved.

but after this tour, when Lindsey, Mick decide they need to spend more time with their families, I believe Stevie will be working on her next solo project, still perfecting and working at her craft. and it's all good for me

[chiliD]

Originally posted by Bella Figura
...but after this tour, when Lindsey, Mick decide they need to spend more time with their families...

Lindsey's already been quoted as saying that as soon as the tour's over, they're going to jump back in to do a follow-up album.

But, then again, that's a year or so away, anything can happen.

[tommer]

Originally posted by DownOnRodeo
How would you feel about no more solo Stevie albums?.

as much as i respect artsts at her age/status/financial state's right to do watever they feel like cocerning their careers...
i'd be VERY upset if she dismisses her solo career.
but as far as i know she's under contract with warner for 2 more solo albums, so there's no need to worry

[nae]

Stevie solo or with the Mac, it doesen't matter to me, just as long as she keeps on recording and putting her stuff out there.

Nae

[golddustchic]

Originally posted by nae
Stevie solo or with the Mac, it doesen't matter to me, just as long as she keeps on recording and putting her stuff out there.

Nae

My thoughts exactly!

[wondergirl9847]

I love Stevie in FM..I love her FM songs the best...and I think Lindsey brings out the BEST in her as a producer!! I love Edge of 17, Stand Back, POTU, Rooms on Fire, etc...but I think for the most part, her solo albums aren't as strong as if you took ALL her FM songs and made a couple of albums. JMHO. There are ALOT of Stevie solo songs I don't listen to much and don't care for, but there is only ONE Stevie FM song I don't care for...so...I'd be ECSTATIC at her staying with Lindsey and FM and doing songs with them.

[sodascouts]

I want both! But if forced to choose, I'd say Stevie in FM. That's the best of both worlds - Lindsey and Stevie combo.