Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie
by Lindsey Buckingham
  • Record Label: Rhino
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2017
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. PopMatters
    Jul 12, 2017
    60
    A curious album to be sure, Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie could just as well have been released as two separate EPs.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 19, 2017
    60
    The album falls somewhere between curio and convincing; there’s enough here to hold the attention of the casual Mac fan, however fleetingly, but diehards should find a bit more to dig into in the brighter moments. A worthwhile exercise.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 7, 2017
    60
    They’re best when they work together, with the charming simplicity of the island-flavoured “Feel About You” and beach-strolling “Red Sun” contrasting nicely with the tart, twitchy urgency of “Too Far Gone”.
  5. Exclaim
    Jun 7, 2017
    60
    While McVie's voice seems to have held up quite well, it's all but lost behind multiple layers of effects, combined with gratuitous use of shakers and other percussion. As for the songs themselves, most are simply fair-to-middling pop songs.
  6. Record Collector
    Jun 23, 2017
    40
    At its best this album is innocuous. Don’t focus on the lyrics and it is palatable and will be Fleetwood enough to please some. At its worst it is the musical equivalent of trying to squeeze yourself into your favourite clothes of yesteryear: uncomfortable, unflattering and not worth the struggle.
  7. The Guardian
    Jun 8, 2017
    40
    This sounds like togetherness put on, not poured out.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. StevenX
    Jul 25, 2017
    4
    This album shows why Stevie Nicks is necessary in Fleetwood Mac. The contrast between McVie and Buckingham has never been more apparent - sheThis album shows why Stevie Nicks is necessary in Fleetwood Mac. The contrast between McVie and Buckingham has never been more apparent - she of the sunny bop, he of the tortured, overacted melodrama. I'm not sure which is more maddening: songs that make you wish the singer would go ahead and pull the trigger already, or ditties that Snoopy the dog would find too chirpy? This would have made an OK McVie EP, but as always Buckingham has to steer the ship or he's getting off. Let him get off, already. They even messed up the album cover - photoshopped on a white background, it's as lightweight as the material. Better songs might have inspired a copy of the old Buckingham Nicks cover with Christine in Stevie's place.… Full Review »
  2. pedroflores
    Jun 10, 2017
    7
    This is a good album from an amazing duo. Overall I think the result is not a top-notch one but it helps relieve a little bit the hunger toThis is a good album from an amazing duo. Overall I think the result is not a top-notch one but it helps relieve a little bit the hunger to hear the beloved voice of Christine again. For me none of the songs really stand out, but a few tend to flop like the single 'Sleeping Around the Corner' and 'Too Far Gone'. My personal favorites from this record are 'Red Sun', 'In My World' and the last track 'Carnival Begin'. I totally recommend to give it a try, you won't be disappointed.… Full Review »
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