Never Break the Chain: Fleetwood Mac and the Making of Rumours (The Vinyl Frontier series)
by Cath Carroll
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Author: Cath CarrollEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-01
ISBN: 1556525451
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
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- ISBN13: 9781556525452
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Book Reviews of Never Break the Chain: Fleetwood Mac and the Making of Rumours (The Vinyl Frontier series)
Book Review: High School History Paper
Summary: 2 Stars
After reading Don Felder's book, "Heaven and Hell, My Life in the Eagles," I was excited to order and read Cath Carroll's book, "Never Break the Chain: Fleetwood Mac and the Making of Rumours" as The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac are my favorite two bands. I was thoroughly disappointed. It reminded me of a sterile term paper a high school or college student would write to summarize the history of the band. I found it very "matter of fact," and quite BORING (only took me four months to FORCE myself to finish the book). I saw a PBS special about the making of "Rumours" and was hoping this book would follow a similar, interesting path. Members of the Fleetwood Mac band were going through so much personal turmoil at various times, and I know that there were very intense emotions behind the lyrics in their songs. Unfortunately, the author didn't share the genesis of songs like, "The Chain," "You Make Loving Fun," etc., etc. There is sooooooo much more to tell about the story of Fleetwood Mac. Very few details about their lives outside of the recording sessions were included in the book. I also attended a live Fleetwood Mac concert in 2007. Ooooooooh the look and emotion on Stevie and Lindsey's faces when they sung "The Chain!!!" This book totally missed the boat, in my opinion, and was NOT what I was expecting/hoping for.
Summary of Never Break the Chain: Fleetwood Mac and the Making of Rumours (The Vinyl Frontier series)
This insightful behind-the-scenes look at the making of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours explores the strong personalities behind the band and the creative tensions between the members that helped to shape the lyrical content of this era-defying, classic album. Original research and new interviews with those who were there reveal the technical challenges and excessive drinking and drug abuse that went on during the album's production. The complex relationships within the group and each individual's contribution to the album are discussed. The two rocky romances within the band, including the breakdown of John and Christine McVie's marriage and the increasingly strained relationship between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, are also discussed, as are the songs on the album they influenced. The stories that inspired and created one of the most popular and significant albums of all time are unearthed.Rock Books
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