Greatest Hits - Fleetwood Mac

For those in the know Fleetwood Mac has had numerous forms the most successful of which was the Rumours period AOR super-stardom featuring Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie. This op has nothing to do with them. This greatest hits package is dedicated to the 1st incarnation of the Mac. They were one of the prime movers in the British Blues boom at the end of the 60’s and featured drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie the only constants in all the Mac’s line ups plus 3 lead guitarists – Peter Green, Danny Kirwan and Jeremy Spencer. Peter Green was undoubtedly the star, with his fluid guitar style that varied ...  Read the complete review

This album brings together all that is great about Peter Green and early Fleetwood Mac. Don't expect the airy, whimsical sounds of the later years but do expect the imaginative, bluesy, innovative songs that made them so distinctive. This album as about Peter Green and his influence on the band. From Peter's real life tale of 'Man of the World', through the immensly guitar driven 'Black Magic Woman' to the enigmatic 'Albatross'. Add to that the odd and stangely mystical 'Green Manalishi' and the different and superb 'Oh Well' and you somehting for everyone who likes blues (with a modern touch), guitar music, ...  Read the complete review