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Frank1966
Finally re-released on vinyl ????
After 40+ years, got to add a new copy to my collection!!! Buckingham Nicks is finally back on vinyl! This album is pure magic — Lindsey and Stevie at the very beginning, with harmonies and songwriting that still give me chills. The pressing sounds warm and alive, and hearing Crying in the Night and Frozen Love on vinyl again is unreal. An absolute must-have for any fan — so worth the wait! If you don’t have it add you must add it to your collection ????
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PDXTOMCT
Fantastic Remake
I have an original pressing from the 70s. It’s in reasonable shape for its age. However, this pressing is superior. It has crisper highs and mids, as well as solid bass. Compared to some of the other remastered vinyl albums I’ve purchased in recent times, this one has cleaner grooves and less background noise. It’s an impressive remake and comes in a quality inner liner.The one flaw, and it’s a minor one, is the packaging. The graphics are excellent, as good or better than the original. However, the cover material is a lighter grade of cardboard than the original. It flops around easily and isn’t going to hold up as well over time.Still, great job by Rhino.
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FON
Amazing Pre Fleetwood Mac sound!
It is just amazing how much these songs reflect what would soon become Fleetwood Mac. This reissue is very well Mastered and the Pressing is top quality. The light blue vinyl adds a nice Aesthetic touch. The Gatefold Cover is also excellent quality.
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Michael Tedesco
52 years long overdue and totally worth the wait.
An unparalleled masterpiece. If you like anything by Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks or Lindsey Buckingham, unless you bought this LP in 1973, you need to own this record, now. Two of the best-selling recording artists in the history of best-selling recording artists, and one of the best examples of how whack the recording industry has always been: that Polydor dropped (!) them after this superb record (not unlike Decca rejecting the Beatles) and that is took over half a century for an official reissue. So nice to hear without the wear and tear on the original vinyl, or any of the bootleg versions made from the same. I have always maintained that this record is at least as good as any of their Fleetwood Mac or solo output (and yes, that includes Rumors – no offense to the other three members who were/are just as superb). And Mick Fleetwood must have agreed all those years ago.
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j scott
A fine whine
A record that failed to connect upon original release , now a resonant reminder of how perception is relative. A wonderful record that sounds like a time when life was very different and our pop music was an organic beauty without synthetic processing and auto tune . Fine singing , fine writing and fine musicianship showing the DNA of what would blossom a few years later in Fleetwood Mac. Those unmistakable Buckingham guitar figures , Stevie’s distinctive beauty of a voice and a who’s who of great studio players lending a hand. Also very well remastered by Chris Bellman.
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All You Need Is Sushi
Excellence, but that’s all you get
Sounds as good today as the record did when it first came out. The music holds up, after all these years, and should be the first thing Fleetwood Mac fans would want to get – essentially, Stevie and Lindsey’s ticket to join the band, and take it with them to the top. You’ll note some recognizable names as the session players. But you won’t get any extra bonus tracks, here. No coffee warehouse tapes, LA shows, etc. Might have been a nice nod to us for waiting all these years to get this LP on CD.
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ChiSouthernGirl
Should have been a hit
I’ve always been a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, especially Lindsey Buckingham. His mastery of guitar (self-taught) is a thing to behold. His arrangements and production helped propel the band into superstardom, and his very public drama with ex-flame Stevie Nicks has provided the inspiration for some incredible music. Nicks writes ethereal lyrics and has a distinct voice and persona that are instantly recognizable.Here are Lindsey and Stevie, pre-FM, pre-breakup. It’s almost as if you can hear their love for each other. Their harmonies are gorgeous. Buckingham, as always, finger-picks his guitar to artistic perfection. “Stephanie,” an instrumental ode to Ms. Nicks, is mesmerizing. “Frozen Love” is a masterpiece and should have been a hit when it was first released. All of the songs are good and with the right support, Buckingham Nicks could (and should) have made it big. It’s an amazing peek into the history of two artists who have left an indelible mark on music.
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Mendy07
A lost classic is back!
Sounds fantastic! I had this in vinyl in 1974 and was never able to replace it when I switched to CDs. The music holds up after 50+ years. The remaster is superb!