Nominated by: GK
Music club: Wander to Wozza's
Sadly, the news last week relayed the passing of Christine McVie - someone who has always been there throughout my music collecting since I'd Rather Go Blind recorded with Chicken Shack in 1970 when she was Christine Perfect.
Many twists and turns with Fleetwood Mac and solo years later she can be found on this 2017 duo album with Lindsey Buckingham.
Calling it a duo album is a bit misleading as Mick Fleetwood and John McVie also appear, along with Mitchell Froom on keyboards.
The album is made up of brilliant pop songs, as you'd expect from Lindsey and Christine. Dare I say it, it's actually better without the other member of Fleetwood Mac's contributions. That means more Lindsey and Christine which turns out is a very good thing!
I was toying with the idea of having Lindsey's solo album from 2021 as my next WTWMC selection but I'll wait for a bit now. He has obviously struck a rich vein during the last 5 years.
Mick Fleetwood is also on top form here - amazing that he still has the desire and the chops after all these years.
Christine has the best song (Red Sun), and her voice is still there, if showing some signs of wear and tear.
As to the rating - one star off for the Yello resonance on Too Far Gone - annoying! And, although it's pleasant, the love hokum of Game of Pretend doesn't stand up to multiple listens.
Overall though - flawed genius as an album and a fitting way to remember Christine McVie.
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