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Fleetwood Mac - The Dance Audio CD

A fair review of the Fleetwood Mac "The Dance" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Fleetwood Mac reviews here, or go back to the Fleetwood Mac tabs.

Fleetwood Mac Band: Fleetwood Mac
Title: The Dance
Rating:
Release Date: 1997-08-19
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Chain 2: Dreams 3: Everywhere 4: Rhiannon 5: I'm So Afraid 6: Temporary One 7: Bleed to Love Her 8: Big Love 9: Landslide 10: Say You Love Me 11: My Little Demon 12: Silver Springs 13: You Make Loving Fun 14: Sweet Girl 15: Go Your Own Way 16: Tusk 17: Don't Stop

Live album full of energy and joy
One can hardly blame them because it's a towering collection of musicality, soul wrenching vocals and electric guitar heaven. Ten years ago, having seen the PBS special of this concert, I immediately bought the disc then loaned it out shortly thereafter; I haven't seen it since. There is a resonant vibe from a live performance you don't get on studio albums, vividly apparent from beginning to end.
I wasn't a big Fleetwood Mac fan in the seventies when they first came on the scene; for some reason this album grabbed me by the hips and heart and is one of my favorites. The two songs featuring the UCLA marching band should be required listening for Monday mornings, the first day of school, before a trip to the dentist etc. . . . endorphin inducing grooves.


The Mac are BACK
As an owner both the CD and DVD of "The Dance" I feel compelled to review both. . . I truly enjoy both versions but the CD is missing things the DVD has. . . "Gold Dust Women" which was one of Stevie's better performances of the night and Chrissy's encore of "Songbird" (one of the most beautiful songs ever written)If I had to pick the 3 best songs on here they would have to be "I'm So Afraid" (Showcasing the amazing talent Lindsey has on the guitar, the best part is how after the song intro you can hear someone yell "Go Lindsey" before he kicks back in)"Landslide" (this has got to be the best Stevie has ever performed this song. Its especially touching when you hear them thank each other and "Silver Spring" this is a grammy nominated performance and rightfully so. Stevie pours every ounce of emotion in her into this song, most evident towards the end during her improvising while Lindsey and Chrissy sing the chorus. The other tracks are all wonderful listens as well but these three are THE stand out tracks. This is a historical night as this would be one of the "big 5" would perform on stage again (Chrissy soon after this retired from touring) As an owner of both I would say. . . go with the DVD. It has the whole show which is why I only gave this 4 stars and not 5, the fact it was missing "Gold Dust" and "Songbird".


Still Great After All These Years (with apologies to Paul Simon)
So I had to get this CD. I saw the reunion performance of Fleetwood Mac on PBS many years ago and loved it. I guess we have Bill Clinton to thank for reuniting the band when he chose "Can't Stop (Thinkin' About Tomorrow)" as his campaign theme. It isn't Fleetwood Mac's "greatest hits" but almost, and being a live performance has an energy that studio tracks just don't have. Also, the new songs are good, and the additional of the UC Marching Band is a hoot!.


The Dance
If you enjoyed this video you will enjoy this album in your car while driving. This album is from the video soundtrack "The Dance". Good quality audio for the most part.


Made Me a Bonafide Fleetwood Mac Fan
This CD made me a true Fleetwood Mac fan. I was always a Fleetwood Mac fan - had their CD's "Rumours," and "Fleetwood Mac," when their CD's were still "albums" (this was before CD's were invented), but it seems that the more they do (meaning years wise), the better they get. The music, the songwriting (the inspirational lyrics by Stevie Nicks), the personal love triangle stories they tell with this this CD (hear their personal recollections from this CD). If you are a Fleetwood Mac fan, I highly recommend it. If their music is not for you, then don't bother!.


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