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Tucker Constable
Hello there, my name is Tucker. I love all sorts of music especially the music of yesteryear. I hope you enjoy my reviews, and I hope they entertain you, (I try to make my reviews funny and interesting), and maybe add a new perspective to an album you enjoy or do not enjoy.
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An album filled with haunting melodies, went to number one, had many hit singles and was released in a year that ended in seven. It has to be "Rumours" right? No, in fact it is "Tango In The Night" by Fleetwood Mac. Filled with hit after hit and much of the distinct harmonies that made Fleetwood Mac famous in the first part, "Tango" returns the band to their peak after the somewhat tired "Mirage".
Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham opens the album with the paranoid "Big Love", which sets the mood of the entire album-nocturnal, energetic and moody. Moody plays a big part in this album due to it's use of synth washes, beautifully overdubbed vocals and late night feel. The album is definitely more of a collaboration effort between Buckingham and the smokey voiced Christine McVie. This definitely works in the albums favor with many of the tracks on here being considered some of Fleetwood Mac's best. From the chirping melody of "Everywhere" to the polite thump of "Family Man" it's also one of the most diverse collection of songs from Fleetwood Mac.
Sadly, Stevie Nicks turns in one stand-out song with "Seven Wonders" and the rest of them not leaving as much of an impact as it. "Welcome To The Room...Sara" runs for four minutes on what feels like repeat with Nicks singing about her stay at Betty Ford (under the name Sara Anderson). The lyrics have their heart in the right place, but they would work in a different arrangement. However, Nicks is quickly redeemed with the ballad "When I See You Again", which finds Nicks somewhat at odds with herself of rejoining Fleetwood Mac. The song is great, but the acoustic solo at the end lifts into a different level.
The rest of the tracks are pure pop bliss with Buckingham turning in possibly his bet group of songs. "Tango In The Night" is possibly the most interesting album from Fleetwood Mac. It's the only album of theirs to truly use the eccentricities of the 1980's, but in a smart and non-sell-outish way. A great album, that is highly recommended.
Final Rating-9/10
Stand-Out Tracks-"Big Love", "Seven Wonders", "Little Lies" and "Family Man"
Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham opens the album with the paranoid "Big Love", which sets the mood of the entire album-nocturnal, energetic and moody. Moody plays a big part in this album due to it's use of synth washes, beautifully overdubbed vocals and late night feel. The album is definitely more of a collaboration effort between Buckingham and the smokey voiced Christine McVie. This definitely works in the albums favor with many of the tracks on here being considered some of Fleetwood Mac's best. From the chirping melody of "Everywhere" to the polite thump of "Family Man" it's also one of the most diverse collection of songs from Fleetwood Mac.
Sadly, Stevie Nicks turns in one stand-out song with "Seven Wonders" and the rest of them not leaving as much of an impact as it. "Welcome To The Room...Sara" runs for four minutes on what feels like repeat with Nicks singing about her stay at Betty Ford (under the name Sara Anderson). The lyrics have their heart in the right place, but they would work in a different arrangement. However, Nicks is quickly redeemed with the ballad "When I See You Again", which finds Nicks somewhat at odds with herself of rejoining Fleetwood Mac. The song is great, but the acoustic solo at the end lifts into a different level.
The rest of the tracks are pure pop bliss with Buckingham turning in possibly his bet group of songs. "Tango In The Night" is possibly the most interesting album from Fleetwood Mac. It's the only album of theirs to truly use the eccentricities of the 1980's, but in a smart and non-sell-outish way. A great album, that is highly recommended.
Final Rating-9/10
Stand-Out Tracks-"Big Love", "Seven Wonders", "Little Lies" and "Family Man"
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