Artist: Fleetwood Mac Album: Behind the Mask

Year: 1990
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A Closer Look at Fleetwood Mac's Behind the Mask Album

For those who have been following Fleetwood Mac's music career, it is quite apparent that the group has undergone quite a few rocky patches. But despite the many challenges the band has faced over the years, their music has still managed to capture the hearts of millions of fans all over the world. In this blog post, we will be delving deeper into the group's 1990 album, Behind the Mask, giving you a brief history of the band and their music genre, the best songs in the album, and our overall critic of the album.

Fleetwood Mac was formed in 1967, initially as a blues band. The group's original lineup consisted of Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, Jeremy Spencer, and John McVie. The band's sound was heavily influenced by blues music but gradually evolved to encompass other genres such as rock, pop, and soft rock. Behind the Mask was released in 1990 and is the last album to feature lead guitarist Billy Burnette and keyboardist/vocalist Christine McVie. The album consists of 12 tracks, all written by the band members.

One of the most innovative parts of the Behind the Mask album is its incorporation of different music genres. The album features various musical elements ranging from soft rock to jazz. The group's ability to blend these diverse music styles is what sets them apart from other bands. When It Comes to Love is a prime example of what happens when the group takes elements from different music genres and makes it their own.

As with most Fleetwood Mac albums, there are a few standout tracks in Behind the Mask. Save Me is one of the best tracks in the album, and to us, it showcases the best qualities of Fleetwood Mac. It is an upbeat rock song with memorable lyrics and incredibly infectious rhythms. Another great song is The Second Time, which features Christine McVie's unmistakable keyboard sound and is a pretty unique rock ballad with catchy hooks.

Despite the great tracks on the album, Behind the Mask doesn't entirely reach the heights of greatness that some of their older albums achieved. The album seems to have lost the unrelenting, infectious energy that Fleetwood Mac was known for. While there are still instances where the band's signature sound shines through, it feels diluted on many tracks. One of the most apparent examples of this is the album's title track, which, despite being catchy, does not seem to capture the electric energy that Fleetwood Mac tracks like Go Your Own Way and Rhiannon did.

In conclusion, Behind the Mask can be seen as a somewhat uneven album that some fans might not enjoy as much as some of Fleetwood Mac's earlier work. However, it is still a noteworthy album that showcases the band's flair for different musical genres and excellent songwriting skills. Any music fan who is a fan of soft rock, pop, or classic rock would enjoy this album, even if it falls a little short of greatness. If you're a Fleetwood Mac fan, it is well worth giving Behind the Mask a listen if you haven't done so yet.