07 May 2004

Christine McVie
You Are

Adventure/Sanctuary

WE SAY

Christine McVie's new album sounds like something from another era but we mean that entirely as a compliment. It's just so rare to hear singing and songwriting of this calibre, and You Are is the best example of that. A truly welcome comeback.

CONTACTS

Barbara Charone, MBC PR - 020 7483 9205

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