His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond

his fleetwood mac years & beyond

Track Listings
1. Oh Well, Pts. 1-2
2. Future Games
3. Revelation
4. Miles Away
5. Hypnotized
6. Emerald Eyes
7. Bermuda Triangle
8. Angel
9. Silver Heels
10. Sentimental Lady
11. Ebony Eyes
12. Hot Love Cold World
13. Precious Love
14. Church
15. Like Rain

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Full Title - His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond. Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist/songwriter & platinum solo recording artist Bob Welch went into the studio & re-recorded songs from the early years of Fleetwood Mac as well as his solo hits. The result is a great collection of songs that encapsulate his illustrious career. There are 15 cuts, of which 9 are Fleetwood Mac songs (including an outstanding 9 minute version of the classic 'Oh Well'), 4 solo hits, & one previously unreleased track...66 minutes of music! Signed & numbered slipcase. One Way. 2003.

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His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond
His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • BOB BRINGS BACK HIS FLEETWOOD MAC YEARS
  • FLOORED !
  • A Masterpiece
  • Good job Bob
  • Outstanding
 His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond
Bob Welch
Manufacturer: One Way Records Inc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009YXAI
Release Date: 2003-07-08

Tracks:

  1. Oh Well, Pts. 1-2
  2. Future Games
  3. Revelation
  4. Miles Away
  5. Hypnotized
  6. Emerald Eyes
  7. Bermuda Triangle
  8. Angel
  9. Silver Heels
  10. Sentimental Lady
  11. Ebony Eyes
  12. Hot Love, Cold World
  13. Precious Love
  14. Church
  15. Like Rain

Album Description

Full Title - His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond. Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist/songwriter & platinum solo recording artist Bob Welch went into the studio & re-recorded songs from the early years of Fleetwood Mac as well as his solo hits. The result is a great collection of songs that encapsulate his illustrious career. There are 15 cuts, of which 9 are Fleetwood Mac songs (including an outstanding 9 minute version of the classic 'Oh Well'), 4 solo hits, & one previously unreleased track...66 minutes of music! Signed & numbered slipcase. One Way. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars BOB BRINGS BACK HIS FLEETWOOD MAC YEARS.......2003-08-03

WITH THIS NEW ALBUM BOB BRINGS IN NEW FANS WHO DID'NT KNOW HIS WORK WITH FLEETWOOD MAC,WHICH HAS BEEN OVER LOOKED FOR THE PAST TWENTY YEARS.FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STILL FANS BUY IT. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NEW TO BOB WELCH TAKE A CHANCE.

5 out of 5 stars FLOORED !.......2003-07-29

I just finished listening to your new release (F-Mac Years & Beyond) & I am FLOORED!!! Great songs, Great Production, etc. The cuts ARE so true to the original but with BALLS!!! I love it (I am the proud owner of disk # 0277). Mark Lesko

5 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece.......2003-07-28

I picked up the new album over the weekend. It is a
masterpiece. I am usually skeptical when artists
re-record their classic hits because the results are,
more often than not, vastly inferior to the original
work. I think that you have raised the bar on this
release. Every cut is at least as equal in quality as
its original and some are, as U2 might put it, "even
better than the real thing". The drum sound on
"Sentimental Lady" is wonderful and the guitar work on
the older Mac songs is not only current but classic. I
can't wait for an album of all new Bob Welch songs.
Again, congratulations on a remarkable job well-done

Thomas Helnick

5 out of 5 stars Good job Bob.......2003-07-28

I got my signed limited edition copy today, (2100/2500, nice number! haha).

It's very very good indeed. All the numbers have stayed true to the originals but have been changed in a very good and interesting way with new technology playing it's part, the sound quality is outstanding for a start.

Bob's new tune "Like Rain" is a subtle song that flows very well. Good melody and as Bob says in the notes it would fit easily into anything Fleetwood Mac or solo that he has done.

A new very well textured version of Oh Well (parts 1 and 2) opens things up and it gets better with a nice new version of Future Games. Bob's voice is as good as I've ever heard it (must be the cleaner air of Nashville!).

In fact I love every track on the album and Bob seems to be in a really creative phase here.

Anybody even remotely interested in Bob's music it's worth a listen for sure, especially any Fleetwood Mac fans from the Buckingham Nicks era that want a "new" introduction to earlier times, anybody that love's Bob's work (you there ChiliD?) it's an absolute must.

Hey, and if you're reading this Bob, very nice work my friend. I look forward to your next project with enthusiasm
madformac

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2003-07-26

outstanding <
It's been my experience that classic material re-recorded,by the original artist or any other capable artist,never delivered the fresh sound and feel as the original.This CD delivers!Bob went through this collection of great songs with tender,loving care. With his modern interpretations and punchier deliveries through digital recording,down to the song,I prefer the new versions over the originals.Great CD!Great job,Bob!!
His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • OH WELL, Bob Did NOT Sing On This Classic
  • A good album but I like the originals better
  • Real nice try, but no cigar
  • The Art of Musical Re-Invention
  • Bob Welch: That was then...This is NOW
 His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond
Bob Welch
Manufacturer: One Way Records Inc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
Dream PopDream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00009YXAJ
Release Date: 2003-07-08

Tracks:

  1. Oh Well (Pt. 1 & 2)
  2. Future Games
  3. Revelation
  4. Miles Away
  5. Hypnotized
  6. Emerald Eyes
  7. Bermuda Triangle
  8. Angel
  9. Silver Heels
  10. Sentimental Lady
  11. Ebony Eyes
  12. Hot Love Cold World
  13. Precious Love
  14. Church
  15. Like Rain

Album Description

Full Title - His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond. Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist/songwriter and platinum solo recording artist Bob Welch went into the studio and re-recorded songs from the early years of Fleetwood Mac as well as his solo hits. The result is a great collection of songs that capsulate his illustrious career. There are 15 cuts, of which 9 are Fleetwood Mac songs (including an outstanding 9 minute version of the classic 'Oh Well'), 4 solo hits, and one brand new (2003) track...66 minutes of music! Also available for a limited time, One Way is offering their 'Limited Edition Signature Series' which is a hand signed slip sleeve by Bob and hand numbered strictly to 2,500 copies. Slipcase. One Way.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars OH WELL, Bob Did NOT Sing On This Classic.......2005-07-06

Give Us All Fleetwood Mac fans a break! For Bob Welch to imply[even by rerecording the song]that "OH WELL Pts.1&2" is a Fleetwood Mac song which he sang lead on is a huge mistake on his part and all involved in the marketing and production of this compilation. The enduring "OH WELL" was vocalized by Peter Green, on Fleetwood Mac's 1969 classic album, "THEN PLAY ON", which listed members Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood and also included "guest" musician[and future longtime Mac member]Christine McVie on backup vocals and keyboards. Bob Welch was NOT even a member of Fleetwood Mac, and didn't join till a couple years later. This new version of "Oh Well" lacks the sparkle, shimmer and shine of the original's eery, hauntingly beautiful instrumental extension after the vocal. Mr. Welch may have sung "OH WELL" 'live' on early 70's tours during his Big Mac era, but, his vocalising was slightly adequate and still lacked the bite and zeal of Peter Green's intense delivery...Lindsey Buckingham would perform a remarkable rendition on Big Mac tours throughout the 70's/80's/90's and into the new millenium. Welch fared better with a half dozen hits[some included here]during the latter half of the 70's with his solo career, during which he scored Top 10 success with his previous[circa 1974]Mac contribution - "SENTIMENTAL LADY" - rerecorded and coproduced/featuring backup vocals by Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie. Welch also contributed a classic rock radio staple to Fleetwood Mac's catalogue in "HYPNOTIZED" - but, as a few other reviewers here also noted, the original versions are preferrably better. "THEN PLAY ON" is still available and is an incredibly produced album all music fans should explore and include in their essential collections.

4 out of 5 stars A good album but I like the originals better.......2004-12-31

After listening through twice, I have to say that for the most part, I prefer the original versions of most of these songs. Maybe that's just because I had the old Fleetwood Mac albums and listened to them only a few hundred times! However, I am all for Bob's getting these songs back out there because they're good and should not be forgotten. And the one new song (Like Rain) is very good also! So I really do highly recommend this album.

3 out of 5 stars Real nice try, but no cigar.......2003-09-14

I'll admit some skepticism to the idea of an artist 'updating' their own catalog, particularly when the original music has withstood the test of time (and changing tastes) well. I think this is true of Welch's tunes as they appear in various FMac and solo recordings, though as Welch states in his interesting liner notes, today's technology DOES show the limitations of those analog originals. Welch's aim with this recording seems two-fold: he re-creates hundreds of sonic details from his older tunes, while fashioning new arrangements or instrumentation. He also plays every instrument you hear in this collection.

So, given good intentions, ample talent, and a songlist that includes both hits and great Welchian nuggets, how could this album possibly go wrong ? For my part, it's entirely a matter of execution. While there are some great self-covers I'd gladly play over and over, there are at least as many sour listening experiences. And though this album is mixed with richer sound than any other in Welch's repertoire, the added musical dynamic casts his singing voice in poor light.

I'm not a vocal purist, but I am a realist...and when Welch claims (again, in his liner notes) that his voice has never sounded better, I must respectfully disagree. In this context it doesn't matter if he can hit all the right notes if he's singing with a stuffed nose. I don't mean that as a dig, and will freely admit that a few of his vocals here ("Revelation," "Bermuda Triangle," "Angel") are among his best. But elsewhere his nasal tone is simply grating.

The updated arrangements are hit and miss. To my ears, his FMac tunes fare best: "Revelation" kicks and cooks, "Hypnotized" is given a light jazzy feel and deep rhythmic pulse, "Bermuda Triangle" is actually danceable in this take, and "Angel" never sounded this good. But Welch's stylistic re-treads of "Miles Away" (with it's annoying big beat syndrum), and "Ebony Eyes" (think cheesy 80's new wave synth) are uninteresting genre experiments that do nothing for the songs. Welch's most familiar solo hits, "Sentimental Lady" and "Precious Love" are all but unlistenable in these versions. Kudos to Welch for his attempt to re-create Lindsey Buckingham's arrangement for the former, but the track sounds flat and tinny. "Precious Love" is my pick for worst song here...his multi-tracked vocals are out of time (not to mention relentlessly nasal), and the backing track is so homogenized that it sounds like it was lifted from a Karaoke collection.

I've been following Welch's music for about 25 years, and with a couple of exceptions ("Silver Heels" and the new track, "Like Rain") I wouldn't change the tune selection if I were making my own compilation of the originals. Such a collection would easily get five stars from me, not to mention a prominent spot in my CD rack. This disc is problematic for me in a number of ways that I think are worth mentioning to other longtime fans. Most will probably buy this album any way, and I hope they find at least as many gems as I have. But if you're a newbie, or just looking for Welch at his best, I'd suggest you look elsewhere.

5 out of 5 stars The Art of Musical Re-Invention.......2003-08-30

If you appreciate catchy 70's pop rock or if you are one of the few people on this planet who appreciates Fleetwood Mac's pre-Rumours material~ this is an album I highly recommend. Bob Welch completely redoes his old Fleetwood Mac material as well as gems from his solo career.

This is more than just a rehash. Technical advancements in recording, in addition to Bob Welch's musical creativity, make this a package worth checking out. The tunes on here are familiar to many of us but now they have a distinctly atmospheric and jazzy feel, without losing the original spirit of the songs. A case in point is the first track, as Bob revisits and re-interpretes Peter Green's classic "Oh Well" . Clocking in at 9 minutes, the second half of this song evolves into musical ecstasy as guitar exploration blends beautifully with ethereal musical effects. The funky sound of "Angel" and the up-tempo "Silver Heels" stand out vibrantly, much moreso than they did on Mac's 1974 dog of an album "Heroes are Hard to Find"

If you are a purist, then fret not: The songs on this collection are still as catchy as you remember, only now Welch has kicked it up a notch and brought'em into the 21st century. Besides, the production and the sound quality are so much better!

This album is a testament to Bob Welch as a musical artist and a producer.

5 out of 5 stars Bob Welch: That was then...This is NOW.......2003-08-09

Fans of Bob & Fleetwood Mac will absolutely fall in love again with new renderings of these timeless classics. While many solo re-recording projects tend to be rather self-indulgent re-hashings of past glories, this one NAILS IT. The production value is first rate. The songs are all readily familar however, using today's technology, they have never sounded more dynamic and bold. My favorite aspect was to listen to the songs while reading Bob's enlightening liner notes. You'll discover what a brilliant singer (better than 20 years ago), musician, lyricist, and producer Bob is. Yup, you heard it all before, but NEVER this good! A previously un-released song,"Like Rain" is included in this compilation. It melds just beautifully with the overall flow of this album. Finally, the packaging,is limited addition, hand signed,with excellent graphics together with the tremendously personal liner notes. There are only 2,500 of these gems available. Don't wait too long!!

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