This should be a Buckingham/Nicks Album!
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At least that way, the band would have been honest about what they were representing with this latest effort.
I saw a recent inteview with Lindsey Buckingham (whom I consider a near genius) where he said that the band wasn't "missing anything musically" with the subtraction of Christine McVie.
Excuse me Lindsey?! That is just flat out wrong.  Her presence is SORELY lacking in this effort. This album cries out for Christine McVie's pristine vocals, integral keyboards and pop- oriented contributions.
There are a handful of "likeable" songs on this album, but ultimately nothing memorable in the way of "Silver Springs," for example.
I agree with other reviewers who said this album is simply too long. Lots of "filler." It has a sharp edge to it that would have been smoothed out nicely by Christine McVie. Again, I can't help but get back to that comment by Buckingham. How he can say that they aren't missing anything musically w/o McVie? Astonishing.
I almost gave it 3 stars, but as a decades long fan of Mac...I'm finding this album *very* hard to like.  And to make matters worse, I plunked down 80$ too see them in May.
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This concert is possibly the greatest reunion concert ever.  Every member of the band is enthusiastically playing their hearts out, and coupled with the flawless setlist and vocals makes it to be very special.  Lindsey Buckingham is obviously the best on stage, with his guitar playing better than ever and his voice slightly deeper and more meaningful than ever, if possible.  Nicks is outstanding in her witchiness, and her song Silver Springs blows the audience away.  McVie is slightly more subdued, but still belts her heart out on every song.  A solid performance!
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I just finished listening to the album and while it will take a while to fully sink in, here is my take on the album. By the way, it is a truly wonderful album. Powerful and beautiful yet not as immediately accessible as anything they've released before. This is a very mature album from the best band in the world today.

1. Life in Technicolor- Beautiful instrumental opening. Sets the tone for the glorious music that is to ensue. Gorgeous!

2. Cemetaries of London- This is a great, great, song. Interesting beats. Dark tones and mood. Great Buckland guitar. Atmospheric, delightful head candy. One of my favorite coldplay tracks ever and my most favorite off the new alsbum so far.

3. Lost!- Brilliant song. Rich and textured. This version is more funked out with a thick beat. Beautiful.

4.42-What an opening. Gorgeous and reminiscent of old-school Coldplay. The breakdown at 1:35 is wonderful. This is a song that has it all. Guitar and piano. It is ballady and rockin' and lush and glorious.

5. Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love- Better than the acoustic version I must say. Eno production is sparkling here. Faster beat, beautiful vocals, piano, the whole deal. Reign of Love was a soft delicate ballad but I was not blown away. It was good but not great.

6. Yes/Chinese Sleep Chant- Great opening strings. I think this song will grow on me. It is almost bluegrass sounding. I do love Martin's lower register on this track though.
Chinese Sleep Chant I liked more. Great guitar riff which martins vocals glide over. Gauzy, great reverb, great sound.

7. Viva La Vida- great song, we are all aware.

8. Violet Hill- ditto

9. Strawberry Swing- A real sweet treat this one is. Very different. Almost sounds like a country song meets Fleetwood Mac meets Coldplay's majesty. Reminds me of Eno's An Ending(Ascent) in chord structure. Great chord changes here. Definitely one of the standout songs for me. Chills the whole time. Wow.

Death and All His Friends/The Escapist- Beautiful ballad, one of their best ever, and I love the guitars towards the end. A worthy closing piece though Amsterdam will always be the king of Coldplay album closers. Still this track is gorgeous and the Escapist revisits the wonderful theme of Life in Technicolor while adding the vocals that would have been nice as opener. Granted, this is still a great track.

All in all this album is very solid and a definite 5 stars. Coldplay have progressed and did not go back to the same bag of tricks for this album. Not all fans will be pleased and again, this is an album that demands repeated plays to truly understand its greatness. This album comfortably stands in the ranks of Parachutes and Rush of Blood. I am glad that Coldplay sound as good as ever. We really are lucky to have such inspiring and beautiful music to get us through the long lazy Summer.
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This  isn't the line-up that the band made it with the first time, but that's OK. I can't get over certain reviewers pinning their distaste with this line-up on Buckingham and Nicks. Didn't Mr. and Mrs. McVie and Mick Fleetwood hire them? This band, no matter who is in it's ranks, has a certain image that's unique to THEM. A bizarre fact, Dave Walker, who was Mac's vocalist for a short time, also had a brief stint with Black Sabbath. Odd, huh?
Back to "Rumours." I don't know how a bunch of people, who at the time, couldn't stand the sight of each other, could make such a fine piece of music as this. Another reviewer, one I've personally taken pot-shots at in the past, gave this a five-star review, and I had to try to figure where I was mistaken. But no, It's that good. The tight vocal harmonies, the solid rhythm section, the layered keyboard and guitar parts, all blend into a "pop" record that just about everybody liked, bad reviews notwithstanding.
Listen to the lyrics, and you can hear the pain in these people's lives, but it's a good listen, anyway.
And, as an addendum, I simply adore Christine McVie. Such a great songwriter; imagine a Fleetwood Mac with her AND Peter Green, at the same time? So different, but so good; that would've been something.
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When I heard Nick 13 had a solo album coming out I had a pre-conceived idea of what I hoped it may sound like based on his work with Tiger Army, particularly on their slower, country-ish songs. This album does not disappoint, in fact it surpassed my lofty expectations.

Both Tiger Army songs revised for this album are amazing, I was particularly surprised at his new version of "In the Orchard". It would have been easy for him to simply re-record it since it already had a country vibe to it but he went ahead and re-invented it. All of the new songs are just as good and It's hard for me to choose a favorite. Can't wait to see him play these tunes live.
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This is such a fantastic CD!  I recommend it to all of you if you're an S Club fan.  Like many other Brit groups, they're experimenting with new styles of music, while still managing to keep their unique sound.
1.)  REACH: A poppy tune where everyone (mostly) get lil' solo's.  They sound fantastic and it's such a catchy song.  It should be a single in the States. 10/10
2.)  NATURAL:  Rachel's solo, and what a beautiful voice she has.  It has an arabian sound to it, mixed in with a lil' pop, and what do you get?  S Club's first single in the US from this album.  Very danceable.  10/10
3.)  I'LL KEEP WAITING: It's got the sway-type of music with Brad rapping (in a good way).  It's got a good beat and it's a really great song.  9/10
4.)  BRING THE HOUSE DOWN:  Bubble gum pop at it's best.  A cool guitar intro, then bring in the cool bongo like percussion and you've got a cool tune.  10/10
5.)  BEST FRIEND: This isn't one of their better tracks.  Brad raps on this one as well.  It get's a tad repetitive cause they're constantly saying "You're my best friend".  6/10
6.)  ALL IN LOVE IS FAIR: This has a twangy sound to it.  A mellow song to just sway and tap your feet.  Nothing too notable about it.  7/10
7.)  LOVE TRAIN: Even better than BRING THE HOUSE DOWN.  They sound similar, but this is Paul's song and he can really make this song sound fun.  10/10
8.)  CROSS MY HEART: This has a cool beat to it.  One of those sway & tap your feet songs.  The words will kinda get stuck in your head, though.  8/10
9.)  THE COLOUR OF BLUE: A fun song.  It has a different sort of tune to it than the usual S Club songs.  It's upbeat, but not enough beat to really start dancing.  8/10
10.) I'LL BE THERE:  There's a lil' spoken singing done by the girls on this track.  It's really catchy and I constantly find myself humming and singing along with it. 10/10
11.)  TWO IN A MILLION:  Also found on their first album, this is one of the best ballads that they have put out.  10/10
This is really an exciting album.  I love it.  Ever since I've gotten it, it's been in my CD player on repeat mode.  I must've heard it at least 10 times already.  I never tire of it.
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I'll admit it, I initially bought this album because Victoria (a.k.a. Posh Spice) is David Beckham's wife.  I had heard "Not Such An Innocent Girl" before and really liked the song.  When I got the album, I mostly listened to the first track (and first single off of it).  Little did I know, what a spectacular, honest, and fun album it really was.  It took me awhile to get used to some of the songs.  Now I have listened to all the tracks multiple times and I can truly say, Victoria Beckham is extremely talented and her first solo album reflects it.  I love, love, LOVE all of the songs.  They are just phenomenal, with great beats, great lyrics, and GREAT singing.  I think Victoria put a ton of effort into this album and it shows.  Many of the artists that we know here in the U.S., are extremely unoriginal in what they sing and what they sing about.  On VB, not only are the songs spectacular, but they actually have meaning.  As I said before, I completely adore all of the songs but perhaps my favorite is "Like That". It's just such a catchy song, with a good beat and clever lyrics.  I also love "Midnight Fantasy"... God I love all of them!  I think the record label made a mistake not releasing it in America.  I think that this album is more U.S.-oriented than Forever by the Spice Girls.  Songs such as "Like That", "A Mind of It's Own", and "I Wish"  would have made great singles here.  I tried "A Mind of It's Own" out on a couple of my friends and for the rest of the evening, they were humming it.  From the sweet ballad "Every Part Of Me" dedicated to her son, Brooklyn, to danceable tracks such as "Whatcha Talkin' About" and "Like That", this album just explodes with energy and creativity.  Victoria's true potential just jumps out on this record.  I continue to enjoy this album beyond belief months after purchasing it and I am looking forward to Victoria's sophomore album!
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There's a saying among Stevie fans: "Stevie Rocks." And this CD definitely proves it. I really appreciate how the sequencing of the songs simultaneously lures and captivates the listener, kicking things off with the title track "Trouble in Shangra La," followed the brilliant and spine-tingling introduction of "Candlebright." Such an amazing song, and yes, written about Lindsey Buckingham back in the days when she wrote her most classic Fleetwood Mac tunes like "Rhiannon," and "Landslide."
The absolute most amazing song on the album, and my favorite, is "Sorcerer," another older and never-before released Stevie tune that has been crafted into one of Stevie's best all-time cuts.  WOW. Sheryl Crow totally nailed it with the production and the rhythm. Simply a brilliant combination, Sheryl and Stevie. You can't help but wonder what they could have done together had Sheryl had time to produce the entire album. You just gotta love every last nuance of "Sorcerer," especially Stevie's improvisational vocalizing toward the end. MOJO!  In fact, I was dismayed that "Sorcerer" wasn't the first single from the album. It seemed like the record company wanted to play it safe by releasing "Every Day" as the single, but that song isn't even penned by Stevie. (although she sings it wonderfully, and it is a sweet departure from some of the intensity of some of the album, it doesn't hold a candle to "Candlebright" or "Sorcerer.")
Stevie pays homage to her country roots with "Too Far From Texas," in which she duets with Dixie Chick Natalie Maines. Fun.  And the song, "That Made Me Stronger," inspired by Tom Petty, really does rock. (No surprise that Sheryl produced this one as well.) Vocally, Stevie is in the finest form ever, and this song really captures it.
Personally, I don't care that much for "Love Changes," mainly because the rhythmic intro seems dated and uninspired. The album ends with "Love Is," very personal and intimate.  Anyone who has loved Stevie throughout her career will really enjoy this album, so buy it and marvel at one of the great female rockers ever.
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I'll always remember "Christine McVie" as the only album I ever bought without having the slightest clue what it was going to cost me. I spotted it at a music shop in a mall...it was so new, the store hadn't gotten around to putting a price sticker on it yet. Tells you what I thought of Christine McVie, and how long I'd waited for her to put out a solo record like her bandmates.

While I prefer her "In the Meantime" CD, this one has a lot of great tracks. Favorites, in addition to the two singles, include "The Challenge" and "I'm the One" -- the latter of which SHOULD have been a  single. Given the emphasis on Stevie Nicks in the Fleetwood Mac history, one tends to forget how great a singer McVie is, with or without Lindsey Buckingham's production. Well, "I'm the One" erases any doubts. She's got a strong set of pipes. So sue her for often letting them grace gentler fare like the classic "Songbird".

Unfortunately, I never saw the video of "Love Will Show Us How," which I understand had McVie playing a Lucille Ball type character. Too bad. It would fit how I view this recording...a bit more playful and upbeat than Chris ever was with the Mac, and worth giving a look.
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I'm not going to dazzle you with my knowledge of the Billboard chart (which I don't have any of just ask my friend) "The Dance" is an awesome reunion/live cd it showcases each of the members doing the best they can at what they are doing. There are some great live versions of the classics on this album. Landslide, Rhiannon, Dreams, and Sweet Girl (which is a new tack) all show off Stevie Nick's unique voice, while Everywhere, Say you love me, Don't Stop, and one of my favorites You make loving fun lets Christie McVie have a turn being in the spotlight.  I'm so afraid, Big love, Bleed to love her, and Tusk let Lindsay Buckingham show that he can sing and not just play his quitar. And Mick Fleetwood sounds awesome on his drums. I personally think that Tusk sounds better on here than it did when it was first made. I never knew that I would ever like Fleetwood Mac until a friend made me some tapes with some of their stuff on it, now I am hooked. If you like their old stuff this cd gives them all a new twist.
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I have to be honest, I bought this because it has the instrumental track from the "Buckingham Nicks" album that has never been released in the CD format. I have a copy of the vinyl that I ripped to CD but I like hearing the clean version of it. Maybe someday they (Lindsey & Stevie) will release this incredible album in the CD format for the world to enjoy. I understand they own it outright, so in order to re-release it they would have to hand over the master tapes to get them pressed to CD. In any case, this is the only place you can get a CD version of "Stephanie"!! Great stuff.
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I want to see them live, this album is so good!
1695408
If you're an avid Fleetwood Mac fan....you will love this album as much as Rumours.  Saw them in concert when they first performed these songs and it was awesome. If you listen to it over and over and learn the songs, you will thoroughly enjoy it.
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What can I say! It's Fleetwood Mac - Rumours! After seeng them twice last year for the 35th anniversary tour of this album, all I can say is that they are one of the best bands there is, still, and this is one of the best albums of all time!
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Hey,

I really loved this album. My older brother purchased it for me for Christmas and it was splendid! The intro is really amazing and I loved the way it ended. Of course, there are songs on there that I'm not in love with such as "Fire We Make" and "Listen to Your Heart". I will say though, even though a lot of people didn't like the Nicki Minaj part, I found it interesting and I think it added a nice twist to the album. The introduction, "De Novo Adagio" is beautiful and I think my favorite part of the entire album. Me, being a pianist myself, really appreciated the beautiful intro.

"Brand New Me" is a really nice song with really nice lyrics. I love the piano and the music in the song and overall, it's a really meaningful song.

"When It's All Over" is a weird song. I mean, the tune and the music don't exactly match up so perfectly and I don't think anyone will love the song at first, but I grew to like the song very much and I love the ending with Keys' daughter. It's super cute!!!

"Listen to Your Heart" is a nice song at first, but it gets a little cliche. It has a nice message but after a while, you don't want to listen to it anymore. If anyone asks, I like the song. But I wouldn't listen to it 5 times in a row, for sure. The verses are cool but I'm really not that big of a fan of the the chorus which is a really important part of a song.

"New Day" is a wonderful song and one of the best songs. It reminds me of a reggae "Empire State of Mind", in a way. May I add, that I like how she had touches or reggae roots in this album. It really spiced it up and I love how there are some definite party songs on this album. And this one is one of them. It really makes you want to dance.

"Girl on Fire" is a really nice song. The vocals are fantastic and the background singers did a really nice job as well. I can't complain about the song. I don't think Nicki ruined the song at all. I still love her verses. I mean, I prefer the first verse in the beginning instead of the second towards the middle ending of the song. She didn't have to have two, but overall, it's a really nice song to listen to. No hate on Nicki! :)

"Fire We Make" is a slow seductive sexy song that you listen to with your partner. Me, being single, couldn't really relate to the song and since it had Maxwell, it reminded me of older R&B. I'm not talking about 80s. I'm talking about 90's and early 2000's. I have no hate towards the song, but I'm not a big fan of this one. Still, the vocals are really good for this song. Maxwell was a good artist to add for the song.

"Tears Always Win" is a very nice song. The lyrics are so very meaningful and they're very nice. I love the harmony in this song and I often times catch myself singing this beautiful song. It's a great song in the album. Not one of my favorites, but a good song.

"Not Even the King" is a very good song. It reminds me of another Keys song from the mid 2000's, I believe. "If I Ain't Got You" is the song it reminds me of and both songs are really beautiful. I'm loved Keys from the start and she's one of my favorite artists. :)

"That's When I Knew" is a very soft song that makes me really happy to listen to because it's so relate-able and sweet and kind. It reminds me of soft colors and happiness. I think of Spring when I think of this song and it's a really adorable song.

"Limitedless" is most definitely one of my favorite songs on the enitre album. I loved it so much. I love the beat and how it makes you want to sing and dance and be silly. Although, I would recommend it for a party, it is a love song and it has very cute lyrics.

"One Thing" is like most others. It's a really adorable song with beautiful music and beautiful lyrics. No complaints what-so-ever.

"101" was the perfect way to end the album. It's a really soft beautiful song with a really nice tune and melody. The piano is so good! My goodness! Yes! I'm in love with the way they ended the song. It's so beautiful and it reminds me of a part in "Brand New Me". Hallelujah to Alicia Keys for making such a good album! :)
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Honestly,this CD should be one of the great albums of the year. When "No Strings Attached" came out,I kinda loved it. Seriously, I liked the whole songs of the albums.'BYE BYE BYE','IT'S GONNA BE ME','IT MAKES ME ILL','THIS I PROMISE YOU',I'LL NEVER STOP' and heart-melting ballads 'I THOUGHT SHE KNEW' & I'LL NEVER STOP LOVING YOU' are my favorites,but all of the songs are -ger-ooovee,baby!.The Nsync fellas are very talented and they sound fabulous live,Justin and JC's pitch-perfect vocals,Chris'falsetto,Joey's throaty warbling and Lance's deep bass blend smoothly like a delish milkshake. Yummy!.This albums are "The Next Best Things" you should go buy it!! Cha[...]
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Music lovers, do yourself a favor and buy the new CD from Nick Carter entitled "Now or Never" - you will thank me!  Nick shows both BSB fans and new admirers just how large a range he has on his debut solo effort. 'Help Me' is a wonderful pop-rock song, with a lot of great guitar music and an awesome hook on the chorus.  My other favorite songs on this CD include 'My Confession', 'Do I Have to Cry For You' (sweet ballad of longing for true love), 'Girls in the USA' (this song is reminiscent of Bon Jovi and Def Leppard - an awesome rock song), 'I Just Want to Take You Home' (trust me girls, you'd love to have Nick sing this to you), and 'Heart Without a Home'.  This CD should mark the start of a very successful solo career for Mr. Carter.