CHART ROUND-UP FOR FLEETWOOD MAC'S "THE VERY BEST OF"

UK TOP 75 ALBUMS

Fleetwood Mac's "The Very Best Of" in it's 7th charting week is holding pretty steady in the UK - only down 2 spots to #31 for the week of December 7th. The disc dropped off the Irish Top 100 this week. Last week it was #95.

UK TOP 75 CHART RUN:
Week 1 #6 Debut
Week 2 #10
Week 3 #12
Week 4 #15
Week 5 #26
Week 6 #29
Week 7 #31

AUSTRALIA TOP 50 ALBUMS

"The Very Best Of" Re-enters the chart at #36 in it's 88th charting week on the Australian Top 50 Chart (2002/2009 cd versions combined) for the week of December 7th.

EUROPEAN TOP 200 ALBUMS

"The Very Best Of" is dropping like a rock on the Euro Top 200. For the week ending November 27th, it's 5th charting week it fell from #87 to #144. I expect it to drop off completely on the next chart.

EUROPEAN TOP 200 CHART RUN:
Week 1 #39 Debut 10/30/09
Week 2 #60 11/06/09
Week 3 #80 11/13/09
Week 4 #87 11/20/09
Week 5 #144 11/27/09

(PHOTOS) FLEETWOOD MAC - HOPE ESTATES, HUNTER VALLEY DEC 5th

A lot of really great shots here!!... The depth on some of these photos make the band members look like they are right in front of you! Well done!!

Check out the Anni and Scott Gallery or Slideshow

(REVIEW) FLEETWOOD MAC HOPE ESTATES, HUNTER VALLEY AUSTRALIA

Fleetwood Mac Benchmark Live Performance

Hope Estates, Hunter Valley

December 5, 2009

By: Lance Lenehan
Secret Chimp

This was one of those concerts that surpasses the studio recording experience by such a margin that the original recordings in some ways now become a disappointment. The sheer energy and exuberance (Lindsay Buckingham leading the way) place the benchmark for live performance very high. If you put 100% of yourself into what you are doing the audience will respond in kind, a feedback loop is created, which lifts the show to new heights.

I'm not one for jumping up and dancing. Seated - I drift into a cinematic zone - immersed in the light and sound - mesmerised. That was my experience for many of my favourites from the band: 'Tusk', 'Go Your Own Way', 'Don't Stop'. I was floating up there above the stage - totally absorbed - no artificial stimulants required.

These 'older' bands have something that newer bands cannot have - years and years of experience - perfectly illustrated by 'Oh Well'. This songs stops and starts on a pin and showed off the bands virtuosity to a tee. Wow. Blew my socks off.

Sound quality was perfect and the light show and the silhouette effect created by the rear projection did not distract but enhanced, so bonus points to the sound guys and the stage design.

Performance 10/10. Sound 10/10. Visuals 10/10. Atmosphere 10/10. Venue 10/10.

Highly recommended. Wish I could take it all home with me to experience it all again...

(PHOTOS) FLEETWOOD MAC HOPE ESTATES, HUNTER VALLEY

FLEETWOOD MAC - DECEMBER 5, 2009

HOPE ESTATES - HUNTER VALLEY, AU


Check out a Review of the show by Fleetwood Mac Fan Ray Marler (link) 

Photos by: Thelockupgarage

Below Photo by: RayR (link to more)

Below Photo by: ozelise (link to more)

(VIDEO) FLEETWOOD MAC - HUNTER VALLEY @ HOPE ESTATES 5/12/09

A couple of short clips of Fleetwood Mac in Hunter Valley

FLEETWOOD MAC - PLAYERS ONLY LOVE YOU - SYDNEY DAILY TELEGRAPH

"Stevie was the real cheerleader for this tour. The beancounters didn't want us to keep going after America, they didn't want to work so hard. So we had to say "Hang on a second, we actually want to go out and play... so you're going to have to work a bit harder. Go find someone to book us some shows in Europe and Austalia!"