Let's show some love for Penguin and Heroes!

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Another entry in David Bowling's Fleetwood Mac series for Blogcritics.org, 11/2/2010

http://blogcritics.org/music/article...d-mac-penguin/

Weston would clash with Bob Welch...

Never EVER heard that before...pretty much think that's bulls**t

Originally Posted by michelej1

Christine McVie’s contributions are fine but not outstanding. “Remember Me” has a light and bluesy feeling. “Dissatisfied” moves in a soul direction, highlighted by Fleetwood’s drumming. She and Welch wrote “Did You Ever Leave Me," but the song would have been better served by having Welch duet with her rather than Weston.

No...I don't think so. Weston sounds just fine & dandy on the song. Oh, and BTW, the song is titled "Did You Ever LOVE Me?". Can this article be filled with any MORE BS?

Originally Posted by michelej1

Dave Walker’s “The Derelict” remains one of the worst songs in the Fleetwood Mac catalogue, as it is basically a country tune complete with a banjo and a vocal which does not fit. Likewise, his vocal on the Holland, B./Dozier/Holland, E. tune “(I’m A) Road Runner” is out of place.

I guess the answer to my last question is "yes". Obviously, the writer never heard "The Second Time". And, so what if "The Derelict" is "basically a country tune"...nothing wrong with that, OR having a banjo...obviously, the writer never heard the studio version of "Say You Love Me" either. Who the F*** is this guy and what kind of meds is he on??

Originally Posted by michelej1

“Caught In The Rain” is a Weston instrumental creation which ends the album on a depressing note.

"Depressing"? Again, I think this answers my previous question. If "Caught In The Rain" leaves you depressed, then God help you. I find it leaves ME refreshed like after a midsummer's downpour...breathing clean air and feeling a slight cool breeze.

Originally Posted by michelej1

Kirwan’s subtle guitar playing and songwriting were greatly missed.

Well, he wasn't in the band anymore...so beyond that, not really. Bob Weston is a great guitarist and more than competent replacement. OH, and Kirwan's guitar playing was never "subtle"...he was as "in your face" as anyone else.

Originally Posted by michelej1

Bob Welch did what he could but even with all his efforts, the album only approached average. Penguin is a Fleetwood Mac album only for fans who want everything in the band's catalogue.

Ahhh, the final shovel full of crap on top for flavoring.