Lindsey Buckingham And Christine McVie
Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie

Despite the premises, the record in question is in every way a Fleetwood Mac product. I believe it is necessary to acknowledge this at the start of the review.

Shortly before being kicked out like the last of the fools, Lindsey rekindles an ancient artistic connection with Christine.

Mick and John take part in the rhythmic sections, and the only missing piece is Stevie. Could this be the reason why it was decided not to attribute the album to the band?

It is worth remembering that Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks brought Fleetwood Mac to prominence during the seventies and eighties. A phenomenal group but in disarray, before Mick Fleetwood stumbled upon a track by the duo that captivated him.

The commercial successes were numerous, despite the often unbearable climate due to dependencies and breakups among the historic couples.

In the meantime, the guitarist crafted solo works characterized by an eclectic mix of new wave and auteur pop, and many of his compositions were used specifically for Fleetwood Mac; that was the main reason, the band.

But let's not get sidetracked; the tracks are honest nods to past glory that do not disdain modern production. Christine still has that unmistakable voice that defined an era, and Lindsey remains the usual guitar hero leaving his mark.

Just like the previous record Say You Will, the sound of the percussion is catchy; they are in their seventies, but they could show more dynamism than a twenty-year-old hit maker.

The gem of the record, in the opinion of the writer, is the least "hyped" song; that little jewel Love Is Here To Stay. I recommend it to those who appreciate well-made folk, to the intimists who still get moved by a voice and a guitar.

I have never looked favorably upon the mythologizing of artists; like those covers with just the band leader in the background, almost as if to say "I am the leader of this project, the others are just the entourage".

But I am also convinced that Caesar must be given what is Caesar's. And if the band should never retrace its steps, well, it would be a real shame to leave these songs in oblivion.