Artistically and commercially, the
Stevie Nicks
/
Lindsey Buckingham
Mick Fleetwood
Christine
and
John McVie
edition of
Fleetwood Mac
had been on a roll for over a decade when
Tango in the Night
was released in early 1987. This would, unfortunately, be
Buckingham
's last album with the
pop/rock
supergroup -- and he definitely ended his association with the band on a creative high note. Serving as the album's main producer,
gives an edgy quality to everything from the haunting
"Isn't It Midnight"
to the poetic
"Seven Wonders"
to the dreamy
"Everywhere."
Though
doesn't over-produce, his thoughtful use of synthesizers is a major asset. Without question,
"Family Man"
"Caroline"
are among the best songs ever written by
, who consistently brings out the best in his colleagues on this superb album. ~ Alex Henderson