June 3rd, 2003 - Philips Arena, Atlanta Ga

FANS ARE NOW RATING THE SHOWS AS WELL

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5 BEING THE BEST

 

Rated "5" by Chris McLeod

It really has seemed to me the shows are getting better and better as the tour goes along...I have bootlegs from the beginning of the tour, and the band is much more "ON" as the tour goes on..

Philips Arena is HUGE , and it was an incredible experience....Bill Elliot was there sitting in the soundboard, chatting with some fans, and he is obviously a fan...the floor section was a very good section....many stood up the WHOLE TIME, even during the new songs, and the ones who didn't, never told anyone to sit down....I cant remember all the specific details as I'd like...but the show was even better than the Greenville one, and it was a great show!!

My mom , who sat in the cheap seats with my sister, commented that COME was a very "nasty" song, and she was surprised at how Lindsey was into it, rubbing his face and all that, letter the front row crowd play his guitar and feel his legs and all..haha COME was of course an exorcism, Lindsey was a WILD MAN, freaking out, running across the stage, punching his guitar... I saw Stevie twice on her TISL Tour in 2001, and I have to say her energy this tour is so up there, compared to her last solo tour...during Rhiannon, she really let it out...and gave a good "WELLLLLLLLLLLL!!! Dreams unwind.." and was shaking her head, and putting her wings over her face...awesome version, best I've heard on this tour... Second Hand News is always fun, and Stevie singing the "Bam bam bam" parts is cool, the audience also seems to love and have fun with this one..and Stevie gets a funny look when they say "lay me down in the tall grass and let me do my stuff."

Surprisingly a lot of the crowd actually knew many of the new songs, and were singing along and dancing to "Say You Will", "What's the World Coming To?", and "Peacekeeper." Stevie changed tops a few times throughout the show, and put on a few different shawls of course, not boots this show though, which was fine with me, she seems to be more comfortable in her shoes, and she moves around the stage much more without the big boots. STAND BACK, was probably the highlight of the show I'd say...Stevie danced A LOT during this one...and her vocals were on it...she did about 13 fast twirls during the guitar part, something she has began doing this tour, since she ditched the boots....and she even bent that mic down during "why don't you taaaaaaaaaaaaaaake me hoome." BEAUTIFUL CHILD was incredible, there is so much intensity in the album version of this song, and she really brings that to the stage, considering this is the first tour they have done this one...she closed her eyes in the end, and just let it all out...

LANDSLIDE, was of course the ultimate crowd sing a long, and during the pause in the end, Stevie and Lindsey stepped back and listened to the roar of the crowd and looked at each other...Stevie and Lindsey were VERY friendly during this one, during his guitar solo she went to him and put her arm around him and tapped her fingers to the guitar part on his chest. GO YOUR OWN WAY, was fun, and the crowd was REALLY into this one, even the people in the top sections were up and dancing...and Stevie and Lindsey would switch sides, and go to the side of the stage and play the audience, and get them jumping...surprisingly Stevie even did a small kick at the end of this one..

There were so many other highlights, I just cannot think of them right now...it was an incredible night...I was interviewed on Z93 (Atlanta's Classic Rock) before the show upstairs, which was VERY fun...and I just had a blast...the band was in TOP form, and I hopefully will see them again on this tour!

Rated "5" by Nathan

Awesome! And then some.

I was dead center, front row, and as a major Fleetwood Mac fan, was in awe of this legendary and as relative-as-ever band. From "The Chain" to "Goodbye Baby" this show exceeded expectations. And. Lindsey Rocks! I was blown away by his way underrated guitar work. He went off on "Come"; showed a new intensity with the acoustic version of "Big Love"; and showed us just how much fun they are having on the road with "Tusk". Lindsey is still into into it big time.

Yeah, Stevie seemed to "walk through" some of the night - but every now and then, she let us into that secret world of hers - "Landslide" - even holding onto Lindsey just a little bit longer than maybe she meant to. I was bowing down to her at the end of "Beautiful Child", one of my Tusk favorites, and maybe the biggest surprise of the night.

That guy who reviewed the show in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: well, let's put it like this: "the man just got it wrong." Sure, it was "Rumours"-heavy, but that is to be expected. I was so glad that "What's The World Coming To" made it to the set. [yeah that was me jumping up and down most of the show and screaming my head off during this song] Easily a mega-better show that the last time I saw them - November, 1979 at the Checkerdome in St. Louis, MO., when their extracurricular fun took away some of the edge. I was blown away by this show. I will "never forget" this one: Sitting on front row; touching Lindsey's guitar as he played when he bent down at the front of the stage. Just incredible. Sure. I miss Christine like everyone else. But at least we now know - the Mac has a lot of life left in them - both in the studio and on the stage - and a lot of life and love to give.

Rated "5" by Rachel aka 4Ever Stevie

Alright, first off it was awesome! I had third row seats and my best friend and I were the first ones to jump over the seat and get up front during Tusk. I actually got to play Lindsey's guitar, shake his hand, touch his leg, and the first to get his signature...you got to see the pictures. But there was some girl behind us who took her bra off and he ended up signing it! I don't know if she write here but whatever floats your boat I guess...I just felt bad for Stevie...because I love her to death. Anyway, I thought Lindsey and this other girl who was right next to me were going to get at it right there on the stage...she asked for backstage passes but he shook his head and said no. 

But overall it was the best concert ever! I asked to Stevie for autograph too as she was walking away and she just made this really sad face at me and kind of walked toward then back away, like she really wanted to but she couldn't. Oh but she looked so sweet and sad that she couldn't. I guess it is because of her hip. Poor thing/ but she still rocked and had tons of spins on Stand Back! Great concert!

Rated "5" by Brian

Kicked butt. Lindsey was a phenom as expected. Stevie wasn't going for the high notes but "turned" in a serviceable performance. "Come" does not appear to be a great live tune.. audience seemed to lose interest except for the dozen or so LB faithful in the front.

Rated "5" by T

Breath-taking...voice-taking...mind swept...amazed...moved...exciting...beautiful...and most of all saddened that talent like this only exists in the realm of their hearts...love for their true desires to make such amazing sounds. Technologically indefinite...Realistically short...if only life was never ending...the sounds of such talent would always enlighten our minds and ears to what is truly the definition, the existence, of real music.

Rated "5" by Kim

I had heard some negative things about the reunion of Fleetwood Mac. Some being the sound quality wasn't the greatest, the vocals weren't up to par... But last night blew me away! The new CD material they performed had me thinking I was back in the 70's enjoying the time when Rock Music was Music and not a substitute of decibels for talent like today's rock. Stevie has lowered her harmonies but her unique style shined as bright as ever. Great Show. My only complaint ... it was over too soon!

Rated "3" by Quinn The Eskimo

Nice show. Christine McVie is very much missed during a two hour concert of FM songs. Some great high points - Second Hand News, Landslide, Don't Stop, Lindsey's guitar playing. Song selection overall was good considering Christine's absence. Some not so high points - Tusk, Mick's goofy percussion vest solo, what was that about? Very bizarre. The extra guitarists - what were they doing - could not tell if they were there or not. They could have added much more - like the guest guitarists at a Pink Floyd or Roger Waters show. Either use them or lose them. The sound system was lightweight without the necessary punch.

Rated "3" by Lorie

It was an ok concert. I did however expect more lights, moves since they have not been on tour for along time. I expected them to really WOW us, but it did not happen. The music was of course GREAT.. if you love The Mac. They needed a little more music < songs> versus solos.


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