New Release Tuesday: Lindsey Buckingham

Lindsey Buckingham Gift of Screws (Warner Bros.)

Though originally slated for release in 2001 Gift of Screws is finally out, though its parts are very different from the original version. Most of the tracks from 2001's album (never released on Reprise) wound up on 2006's Under the Skin, and those that didn't might never surface again. Regardless, our official version of Gift offers bright, reflective and downright rockin' Buckingham tunes that sometimes dabble in the sunshine-y rays of Fleetwood Mac influence. Rightfully so: joining Buckingham on this album are old friends Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, and the time-tested duo offer their signature rhythm section bursting with galloping drums and full bass. "Right Place to Fade" is a highlight, and will be familiar to those acquainted with the bootleg of Gift's original version. We're glad it has survived this long: the guitar work, female vocal harmony and undeniably-Fleetwood snare and cymbal play take us right back to that first time we listened to Rumours. Moving out of the sensitive, nearly all-acoustic venture of Under the Skin, Gift of Screws offers electric anthems, trademark finger picking and exhilarating highs throughout. Kudos to L Bucks for maintaining such a diverse and gratifying palette, lucky for us those fingers are still nimble enough to put into practice what his mind invents.

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