Mirage (Deluxe)

This band can do no wrong. Album after album are brilliant 💎

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I remember when this LP was released. I fell in love with it. Being 17 and focusing enough to save $9.99 for it was hard enough. Though it was well worth it.

I wish iTunes would do better research on when albums were released. I bought this album on cassette tape when I was 15 years old in 1982, not 1984. Gypsy, and Hold Me were the two big hits that summer.

I just got this album a couple of days ago. I have listened to it like four times, wonderful work. This has to be one of their best. 10 - Stars for sure. Hope the new announced album comes out soon.

Mirage is one of their best albums as far as Iam concerned. The work they put into it shows. Now you can noticed & enjoy more the details on the vocals, sound & instruments. Examples on this are songs like "Book of Love" & "Straight Back" The alternate & unreleased songs are awesome too, specially "Wish You Were Here". Just a fantastic job & album.

Another great Fleetwood Mac gem - definitely their most under-rated, following up the mega double hit/experimental TUSK (I still think it's one of their greatest) Mirage was like the dust settling after a major change in musical direction (thanks Lindsay) of Tusk and the vast tour that followed. My understanding is that they needed to contractually bang out another WB release per contract but they were in Europe finishing TUSK tour and on hiatus, they ended up at the Château d'Hérouville in France to record the new album - Stevie claims it was haunted...what haunts me more is why she only got to record three songs on the album. She is at her best here - her solo career taking off - I'm sure that's why her two great gems were cut out "If You Were My Love" and "Smile At You". Angry band members. VERY sad but so happy they are here to enjoy. The album's remaster is FANTASTIC and the B-sides/alternatives and out-takes are all outstanding and really show how an album truly develops in the studio, although some of the raw tracks have a completely different personality all together - it's a joy to hear them. There is a country tinge to the album as well, mixed with upbeat sonic pop...check out Cool Water. A Masterpiece single. This is a truly great treat for all Fleetwood Mac fans...even if you are not. It still holds up today, sounding more fresh and colorful then it did back in 1984. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I guess it's safe to say we can expect a re-issue of Tango In The Night next...

I've listened to this album for years but just purchased the deluxe edition with remastered tracks - my goodness, John McVie's bass work on this album is totally underrated. Perhaps in a group that's packed with strong personalities and intrigue it's easy to get lost in the mix...perhaps it's because I just never paid attention to the bass work on this album. If you have a good set of headphones and some time to listen, go through the album one time while just listening to the bass. You won't be disappointed. Now I have to go back and listen to all my other FM albums.

This album is so amazing. 10/10 favorite Fleetwood Mac album. Very overlooked and far superior to Rumours!

The only disappointment is the video version of Gypsy. Was hoping it was going to be the 5:21 version from "25 Years The Chain". Sadly, it's not but some of the early versions of songs are very interesting, like the strings on "Wish You Were Here".