Tusk Expanded - Early Thoughts

shackin'up · #1 12-04-2015, 06:07 PM

Went further with the livedisc 1,

What a joy it is to hear these tracks untouched. Damn, that Chain is simply rocking gorgeous. But so is the open and earthy Don't Stop. On speed! Those voices, they are all so loose and confident in searching eachother, raw and tingling. Love it.

Even Dreams is too high paced. Coke? Steve takes so many liberties here. Certainly not the best version, but I'm happy that they were looking for different approaches. And the backingvocals are pretty spot on, so there's always an anchor.

GJK · #2 12-04-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shackin'up

Went further with the livedisc 1, what a joy it is to hear these tracks untouched. Damn, that 'The Chain' is simply rocking gorgeous. But so is the open and earthy 'Don't Stop' - on speed!

Even 'Dreams' is too high paced. Coke? Stevie takes so many liberties here; certainly not the best version, but I'm happy that they were looking for different approaches.

I'm listening to live disc 1 now; indeed the speed of 'Don't stop' and 'Dreams' is remarkable, and yet they were recorded a week apart. 'The chain' is the longest live version I know (7:51)!

SpyNote · #3 12-04-2015, 09:22 PM

The Alternate Tusk is fanF***INGtasic!

pattyfan · #4 12-04-2015, 09:43 PM

Can someone please explain something to me? I pre-ordered the new Bruce Springsteen The River set and the new Fleetwood Mac Tusk set on the same day. This morning when I woke up I had an email saying that I could listen to the Bruce Springsteen music that I had bought because there was an auto rip logo next to it. The Fleetwood Mac set that I ordered doesn't have the auto rip and I don't think I ordered a British edition (I live in the US and have never ordered anything from the UK Amazon site). I would have just thought that the Fleetwood Mac set wasn't on auto rip, but now I'm reading all your postings saying that it is. I'm dying to get my ears on it tonight!!!!

What happened?

Kevin

Iamwilliame · #5 12-05-2015, 12:45 AM

Too much to absorb but love all the Tusks, acoustic Storms, alternate Save Me A Place, and Not That Funny remix. That live Chain is a beast! They could have brought Stevie forward in the mix a little more but it's still one of the most intense live version of the song I've ever heard. Next time I hear someone dismisses FM as being only lightweight Pop, I'm going to make them listen to this performance. Also, interesting that the remastered album proper now includes the mix of IKINW that some of the original album pressings had. I know there has been much talk here about that mix and which version was officially intended for release by the band.

secondhandchain · #6 12-05-2015, 02:37 AM

The Think About Me single remix was so much better then on the album. The harmonies were gorgeous.
LOVE Over and Over 4/2/79 OMG The ending!!!!
Tusk remixes ...wow
Still listening but I am blown away by Over and Over...

secondhandchain · #7 12-05-2015, 03:39 AM

So much good stuff. Wasn't going to buy it but now....
The Chain live Holy Sh#t! Best version ever.
Don't Stop Live...wow! FREAKING ROCKING!!!!
Over and Over is gorgeous live..WAY under rated song.

AliceLover · #8 12-06-2015, 04:52 PM

The 1/23/79 version of I Know I'm Not Wrong is the version I've been listening to all these years. So great to have a clean copy!

wondergirl9847 · #9 12-06-2015, 09:54 PM

OK, Alternative Tusk is ridiculously amazing. I can't even right now. I don't even own it yet...only listening on Spotify until I can get it.

Over and Over....I've always been so in love with this song, especially the Live Album version and this version makes me love it even more. Such a gorgeous song and the over and overs towards the end make my heart soar!

The SMAP from the 2nd disc is my favorite. I like the Alternate version too, but that other one is otherworldly and I couldn't keep from crying listening to his gorgeous voice. Breathtaking.

Alternate Storms is gorgeous and so simple.

The different lyrics for That's All for Everyone are awesome! I love it! It's like a completely different song!

Brown Eyes - WUT!? Peter Green and Lindsey playing on this and we get more Peter Green guitar....I seriously need to lie down and pinch myself. Nope...not dreaming. Wow. Fleetwood Mac, you thought this was not supposed to go on 1979 Tusk. "We'll go with this OTHER version." SERIOUSLY? I've always loved this sexy song, but WOWOWOWOW!!

Stevie on IKINW was cool! "Dreams of a lifetime..." I dig it!

Beautiful Child is one of my fave songs..EVER. I do miss Lindsey's "ooh ooh oohhhh." though, but his guitar kills me, so as long as I have all versions of this song...I'm good. This song goes between darkness and light...SHEEESH, I love it.

This alternate Tusk is even more raw and crazy than the one we've had all these years. THANK YOU for recording all this and releasing it! Too much gorgeousness for me...I will need a bazillion more listens to take it all in. Gotta go listen to the live part now...UPDATE: The live Chain ripped my FACE off!! One of the best I've heard!