STONE MINT! '70s "MYSTERY TO ME" Huge Fan Fave FLEETWOOD MAC Christine no Blues
Sold Date:
October 4, 2020
Start Date:
October 1, 2020
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$17.55
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MINT VINTAGE '70s ~ STONE MINT IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
= Fleetwood Mac = Mystery To Me
..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. USA - Reprise Records - MS2158
STONE MINT IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE ~ The early '70s album (GATEFOLD COVER) is seldom seen, so stone mint clean!
The music starts right off with Emerald Eyes--a smooth radio style sound. The harmonies sharp though guitar/song writer Bob Welch himself a more memorable writer than vocalist. Then in with one of the favorite aspects of the band--Christine McVie. Much to be like about the tone of her voice and her delivery. A positive balance in the band's overall sound. Believe Me is a thumping keyboard rocker, Just Crazy Love a particularly cool little tune. A HUGE fan favorite, agreed, it's one of the more remarkable of the set is Hypnotized.
Bob Welch had seven credits on the album. All quite sound-defining tunes. Keep On Going with cruising backing atmospherics and Christine vocal is a very clean, moving vehicle. and almost later ELO style. The City a blues rocker with an edge and bubbling background sets a good pace. Miles Away is one of the album favorites, coupled with Somebody, make a great pair of Bob Welch tunes. The only song that doesn't fit the direction of the album is maybe For Your Love, but such a big Yardbirds track, so why not? --and it's a nice version too. Welch and Weston had admirable guitar skills and set well within the bass and drum dynamo moving the program. All in all this album was pivotal in setting up their future radio takeover.
The "FAN-MAN" Continues :
Fleetwood Mac’s pop-oriented approach was heavily influenced by Bob Welch and Christine McVie’s songwriting direction, as evidenced by their eighth album release, Mystery To Me. A far cry from their past blues directive – by pioneer Peter Green, with the help of Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan – Mystery To Me doesn’t let down in terms of songwriting quality as well, being one of the most solid catalogs in the band’s extensive history.
The album starts off with “Emerald Eyes”, building the mood up for the entire album along with “Believe Me” with excellent vocals in the mix. Following it are “Just Crazy Love” and “Hypnotized”, which is proof of Fleetwood Mac’s matured songwriting as they are able to pull off vivid lyricism with head-bopping arrangements and progressions. By the time the album goes into “Forever”, it’s pop goodness from thereon forward with its romantic themes and excellent musicianship. Even the cut “Keep On Going” sports a fickle musicality that most would consider advanced for its time.
Heading onto the second side, we have notable cuts like “Miles Away”, a groove-driven rocker from Welch, while “Somebody” pays homage to the band’s earlier incarnation with its rich bluesy arrangement and some boogie influences on the side. Fleetwood Mac also covered a Yardbirds classic, “For Your Love”, which came on a bit late but was still a much-welcome addition to the album’s direction. “Why” closes the album with a picturesque sonic landscape that is both haunting and sweet at the same time, enhanced by Bob Weston’s slide guitar.
While Mystery To Me never really caught up to the past or future releases of Fleetwood Mac, the value it adds to the formative history of the band in terms of creative maturity is priceless.
CONDITION:The cover: rated: Stone MINT the gatefold cover is sharp, flat & square with 4 sharp corners - a seldom seen beauty! There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...
The vinyl: Rated: M- TOP COPY - smooth and clear, playing perfect! No issues to be foud, instant upgrade keeper copy!
= Fleetwood Mac = Mystery To Me
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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