Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab US

Review: Fleetwood Mac's Tango in the Night is a showcase of intricate production and melodic mastery, packed with enduring hits. The album's production, co-led by Buckingham and Richard Dashut, is brimming with finely tuned atmospherics, textured harmonies and pristine instrumentals, blending electronic and acoustic sounds with groundbreaking clarity. Mobile Fidelity's SACD reissue, sourced from the original tapes, amplifies these details, allowing listeners to experience the layered vocal and instrumental arrangements with heightened transparency and depth. Featuring 'Big Love', 'Everywhere', 'Seven Wonders' and 'Little Lies', the hits are here in abundance. Crafted over 18 months, this 1987 triple-platinum album pushed Lindsey Buckingham's perfectionism to its limits, leading him to depart shortly after its completion. From Buckingham's breathy vocals in 'Big Love' to Christine McVie's warm delivery in 'Everywhere', each song reflects a unique alchemy among the band members. The title track's synthesised harp and 'Little Lies'' lush background vocals by Stevie Nicks elevate the listening experience, making Tango in the Night both sonically expansive and emotionally resonant. As Fleetwood Mac's last album featuring its classic lineup, it stands as a high point in pop-rock production, a spellbinding mix of artistry and innovation.