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Fleetwood Mac's 1997 reunion could have been the kind of event that works on video-- great concert, after all--but ends up not paying off in repeated listenings in album form. But The Dance, while concentrating on the group's 1970s and 1980s triumphs, finds the Mac energy running high and impassioned. New songs like "Temporary One" and "Bleed to Love Her" are fine additions to the canon, while "Everywhere" and "Say You Love Me" both breeze along the way you remember them and manage a reinvention in the live setting. The dark side of the vision is accounted for with Lindsey Buckingham's crazed solo "Big Love", but best of all is "Silver Springs", wherein Stevie Nicks tears the roof off the sucker and sets fire to the rubble. --Rickey Wright
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
'The Dance' is, quite simply, the 'Rumours' incarnation of Fleetwood Mac at its best. After years of drink, drugs and acrimonious relations, the classic lineup of the group reunited in spectacular fashion for this recorded concert and subsequent US tour. What is more, they sound fantastic. The original concert's setlist is reduced for the purposes of this album, but still includes a myriad of hits and old favourites, including reworkings of some: Buckingham's acoustic solo 'Big Love' and Christine McVie's new twist on 'Say You Love Me' are particular highlights. There are four 'new' songs, each of which has its merits. There is also a thundering, highly emotive version of the 1976 Rumours B-Side 'Silver Springs' which proves that Stevie Nicks still has the magic and stage presence she first showed twenty years before. John McVie and Mick Fleetwood show that they are the most consistent and impressive rhythm section in popular music, adding much to the polished two hour affair. Overall, this album is a fine showcase for a band who have earned their place in the annals of rock history.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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After ten years in the wilderness (and with further line-up changes), the classic seventies line-up struck back with style.
"The Dance" is an edited version of an MTV live special, and everybody is back on form. As a selective greatest hits collection it works surprisingly well.
Christine McVie is as consistent as ever. She breezes through classics like "You Make Loving Fun", "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop". Lindsey Buckingham performs a show-stopping acoustic version of "Big Love", and a striking "I'm So Afraid". His vocal range is a little more limited these days, but his guitar chops are as keen as ever.
The best news of all is that Stevie Nicks has rarely sounded as good as she does here. The years have added a fruity depth to her voice which revitalises tried and trusted nuggets like "Dreams" and "Rhiannon". Nicks is also responsible for the real highlight of this collection - rarely heard "Rumours"-era B-side, "Silver Springs", a stirring and anthemic tour-de-force which sounds better than the original.
Also included are four new songs, none of them particularly earth-shattering, but all competent.
Recommended as a interesting companion piece to the 1988 "Greatest Hits" set.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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In 1997, that most excellent of rock bands, Fleetwood Mac got together for a 30th anniversary reunion. This is the product of that reunion. This excellent live concert recording is an excellent purchase - the sound quality is great, and there are many wonderful renditions of their older songs which became favorites, such as Silver Springs. And there are some new ones, including Bleed to Love Her.
This is a great CD, and a great addition to my musical library. I think that my favorite songs on this album are Bleed to Love Her, Say You Love Me and Silver Springs. I love this album and highly recommend it to all fans of great music!
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BRILLIANT ALBUM
Love Fleetwood Mac and love this CD.I already own alot of their vinyl albums and wanted a cd with some of my favourite tracks. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Ac Baker
Still hitting the straps
I brought this having seen one of their live concerts on tv some years ago which i kept on video until it was time to say goodbye to all my old tapes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by simonpth
The Dance
Brilliant performance cant rate it high enough....must have must watch over and over....full of emotion and talent plus the marching band for two songs, once again brilliant....
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Avril Jefferson
how it hurts
sadly this is the worst album i have ever invested in. not only is it perfect in everyway,but every time i listen to the dance i remeber the day i turned down tickets to see them... Read more
Published 12 months ago by the rodge
A great live album
As a rule I am not a fan of live albums they never catch the moment of the concert which is usally a visual affair and always seems a cheap option to put something out to the fans. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. R. G. Prizeman
Fleetwood Mac CD
Already have the DVD and got this for the car. Disappointed that it is not exactly the same songlist as the DVD but great listening anyway. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Kevin Power
Sheer magic
The concert was amazing. This CD is a selection of the songs played there, and they show the band in perfect mood. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by Enrique Ovidio Carro Rey
The Dance
'The Dance' is a brilliant album showing some of Fleetwood Mac's best songs being played to their full potential. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2008 by Spider Monkey
One of my top five albums - ever.
If you only ever buy one Fleetwood Mac album, buy this one. I have a fair size CD collection and I would include this as being one of my top five albums. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2007 by R. Hyde
Was This A Reunion???
Fleetwood Mac were always at the top of thier game, but this reunion album falls short of Fleetwood Mac's capabilities. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2002 by Martin A Hogan
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