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I credit my little blog-writing hiatus to the changes going on in my life right now. I finished my sophomore year of college, moved out of the house I’ve been living in for the past five months, and am now back in my hometown for the next month. Lots of emotions means that my music taste has been all over the place. My Daylist doesn’t even know what to play because of my inconsistent listening tendencies. So who do I even write about today? Oh, I’ve got the perfect album to talk about for a sun-setting evening on the porch with the pups and that is… Tango in the Night by Fleetwood Mac.

It’s honestly insane how I haven’t written about Fleetwood Mac on this site before. Anyone who knew me sophomore year of high school knew that when I found Fleetwood Mac–no, when Fleetwood Mac found me–my world was changed forever. It all started with a simple song like “Gypsy” to convert me to being a fan. Shortly after, I heard “Dreams,” which led to an all out obsession. 

If my interests seem to lie around Rumours, why have I selected Tango in the Night for this post? The answer is oh so simple. As the soft breeze runs past my face, the chirps of the cicadas come to life, and I am left with just my thoughts to ponder on, the mystic and hippy rhythms of Tango in the Night are exactly what I need to accompany me. It’s also, without a doubt, a no-skips album. So it has that going for it, too.

Now, most people who appreciate the works of Fleetwood Mac already know and love “Everywhere” and “Little Lies.” Just a glance on Spotify tells me those two songs have about 1.3 billion listens collectively. I’d say most kids my age have at least one of them on their “Oldies”, “Chill”, or “Beach” playlists. It makes sense. The transcendent, trickling intro paired with Christine McVie’s soft vocals elevates the listening experience in “Everywhere.” I could listen to that magic anywhere and “Everywhere.”

Another well-known hit from the album, that is probably one of my favorites on it, is “Seven Wonders.” Stevie Nicks sings of a past romance that surmounts seeing the Seven Wonders of the World. Somehow though, she transports me to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Machu Picchu through the heavenly little acoustic and guitar strums. I’d say that vibe is pretty successfully transmitted throughout the entirety of the album. It especially aligns with the hazy green lake scene on the album cover. 

A few other notable mentions are obviously “Big Love,” “Caroline,” “Tango in the Night,” “Mystified,” “Family Man,” and “Isn’t it Midnight.” I’ll just touch on that last one a bit. Probably the most rock-adjacent song on the album, “Isn’t it Midnight” has a slightly harder edge with the guitar verses but still offers the soft voice of McVie and angelic synthesizer that reflects the rest of Tango in the Night. It is probably the most similar to some of their earlier albums, like “Mystery to Me,” where it parallels both rock and smoother-jazzish worlds. I love how there are lead-vocal contributions from each of the singers while the album still maintains a cohesive vibe. Talk about band chemistry!I don’t think I need to convince you much more to give Tango in the Night your tango in the night. You can never, ever go wrong with Fleetwood Mac. I should know, as I do own a shirt deeming me “Fleetwood Mac’s biggest fan.” So… pour yourself a nice glass of wine (even if it is a Tuesday night), sprawl out on the porch couch, and bask in the beauty that is Fleetwood Mac’s Tango in the Night.