Track Listing

1. What's The World Coming To
2. Morrow Turning Over In His Grave
3. Illume
4. Thrown Down
5. Miranda
6. Red Rover
7. Say You Will
8. Peacekeeper
9. Come
10. Smile At You
11. Running Through The Garden
12. Silver Girl
13. Steal Your Heart Away
14. Bleed To Love Her
15. Everybody Finds Out
16. Destiny Rules
17. Say Goodbye
18. Goodbye Baby
19. Not Make Believe
20. Love Minus Zero/No Limit
21. Peacekeeper
22. Say You Will

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #74666 in Music
• Released on: 2003-04-28
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Enhanced, Limited Edition
• Dimensions: .37 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
Given their overarching history, Fleetwood Mac's 15-years-after studio reunion on Say You Will seems as unlikely as their initial, era-defining nova of success. Even cynics suspect that it's just another cash-in by has-beens should find this stripped-down edition of the classic Mac (singer/songwriter/keyboardist Christine McVie opted out) bristling with a wealth of fresh, ambitious musical ideas. The responsibility for that creative renaissance rests squarely on the delicate shoulders of Lindsey Buckingham, more involved and motivated than he's been in any Mac project since the monumental Tusk.

His crypto-folk structures and adventurous, Brian Wilson-inspired sonic textures are anything but predictable, illuminating "Miranda" "Red Rover" "Come" and even the mildly pedantic harangue "Murrow Turning Over in His Grave". With Christine McVie's poignant pop sense out of the mix, Stevie Nicks steps up with solid songcraft that rises beyond "Ilume"'s expected folk-mysticism to encompass other melancholy, age-defying feats like "Silver Girl", "Smile at You", "Goodbye Baby" and the title track. That duet with Buckingham argues that their vaunted creative axis may have lost its personal friction only to spin ever freer. And, like firm ground beneath the feet, it's too easy to take for granted the legendary Mick Fleetwood/John McVie rhythm section that gave the band its very name. Cut to its core dozen tracks, it's an album that easily stands comparison to their mega-platinum past. --Jerry McCulley

CD Description
Although SAY YOU WILL is Fleetwood Mac's first album without longtime singer/songwriter/keyboardist Christine McVie as a full participant (she appears only as a guest musician), the album nevertheless harks back to the frothy sound of 1982's MIRAGE, if not the '70s L.A. studio-pop glory of RUMOURS.Singer/guitarist Lindsay Buckingham's production still boasts pleasing quirks aplenty ("Red Rover", "Murrow Turning Over in His Grave"), and his trademark acoustic fingerpicking licks underpin many of the tunes in a winning way. Buckinghamand Stevie Nicks share the songwriting duties, and their writing and singing styles still mesh as well as they did in their pre-Mac days as Buckingham /Nicks. SAY YOU WILL managesto sound fresh without resorting to anything as embarrassing as grafting hip-hop rhythms or electronica effects onto the group's classic pop tunes, and though it all sounds far from dated, you probably wouldn't blink twice if told this wasthe lost, unreleased follow-up to MIRAGE.

Customer Reviews

The Mac is back with a vengeance!
I was slightly worried when I went out to buy this album, after hearing every other song ever written by Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, that the Mac would have lost its fire and originality, along with Christine McVie. Luckily for me and everyone, this album is extremely pleasing, and not only has it not lost it's fire and/or originality, it has a power that I haven't heard in the latest Mac albums for a long while. Although it may take a while to find the wavelength it is on, the end result is unbelievably satisfying, with truly original and modern songs, without losing the old Mac feel, like 'What's the world coming to" and especially 'Thrown Down', which is my favourite song off the album, and I personally feel it is Stevie Nicks' best Fleetwood Mac song since 'Seven Wonders' in 1987. Lindsey Buckingham gives unmeasurable energy to every song, be it his or Stevie's, but especially his jaw dropping guitar solo on his own 'Come', and great work on Stevie's 'Running through the garden'. Other highlights include Stevie's 'Illume', 'Say you will' and especially 'Everybody Finds out', which has a great synth string solo at the end. So all in all, with or without Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac can still rock, and harder if you ask me, and the only question left to ask is : WHY didn't this album get to number 1? Enjoy.

A welcomed return to form!
The return of Fleetwood Mac is a joy to behold, even if there has been a gap of 8 years to produce a new studio based work, and in Lindsey Buckingham's case, 16 years since 'Tango In The Night.' But this is no nostalgic package or a rush of songs designed simply to cash in on the brandname. Although the Mac miss the presence of Christine McVie, the album's 18 tracks sparkle, and the band display tremendous passion and energy. The rhythm section of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie continue to impress as ever. And the songwriters themselves are in fine form. Stevie Nicks shines with the breezy 'Thrown Down' and adds a sterling vocal to 'Smile At You'. She is also responsible for the cheerful and exuberant title track, featuring a very catchy chorus in true Mac fashion. Buckingham's own efforts are just as special. The seductive nature of 'Come' launches into a powerful guitar and organ driven song, while 'Red Rover' and 'Say Goodbye' display his underated guitar skills. Ultimatly, the best songs on the album are found with radio-friendly 'Peacekeeper', together with the feel-good 'Steal Your Heart Away' and 'Bleed To Love Her' (familiar to Mac fans who hear this song on 'The Dance' live album). As well as a brief cameo from Christine, and contributions from Nick's friend Sheryl Crow, this is without a doubt, the best effort to come from the Mac since the equally ambitious 'Tusk'. This version also comes complete with a bonus disc; a fine Dylan cover, a new song by Nicks and live versions of 'Peacekeeper' and 'Say You Will'. With the band at the top of their game, it looks like 2003 could be the year of the Mac. Many new bands could learn something from them! (I have the import version of this album, which is exactly the same as this one - hence the review!)

One of my favourite Fleetwood Mac albums...
My picks of tracks have to be 'Peacekeeper' and 'Say You Will' (the title track of the album). These are wonderful songs that hopefully will catapult the album into the dizzy heights of the UK album chart. The special edition album comes in a nicely presented case together with a second CD featuring another of 4 songs, 2 of which are live recordings.

It is so refreshing to hear the familiar sound bit of old 'Mac' mixed with a new 'Mac'. The sound is fresh, crisp and clear.
I must admit, it did seem strange listening to the tracks without hearing the familiar harmonies and lead vocals of Christine- although saying that she does appear on one track.

Nevertheless this fantastic album, full of original songs yet it still carries the unmistakable sound that is Fleetwood Mac.