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Fleetwood Mac are one of the most successful bands today.
Their career spans an amazing 35 years, during which time members of the group have suffered tragedies, illnesses and different line ups.
At the beginning of their career, Fleetwood Mac chugged along, reeling out single after single, but with limited success, apart from the classic single “Albatross”.
However, after the introduction of Stevie Nicks to the band, their career took off, probably due to their complete change and outlook in the music they produced. Suddenly ballads and love longs were introduced to their repertoire.
The band has been dogged with rumours about animosity within the group, arguments, fallings-out, but still they manage to stand the test of time and have recently released a new album “Say You Will”, but that’s another review.
“Rumours” was released in 1977, and if you don’t have a copy, the chances are, you will have heard at least song from it. The album can be purchased from Amazon for £11.99.
At the time of release the band members were as follows:
1. Second Hand News 2. Dreams 3. Never going back Again 4. Don’t Stop 5. Go your own Way 6. Songbird 7. The Chain 8. You make loving Fun 9. I don’t want to know 10. Oh Daddy 11. Gold dust Woman
"Dreams" is my favourite track from the album and is sung by Stevie Nicks, who also wrote the track. The songs begins with a rhythmic drum beat, followed by the introduction of an echoing guitar. The song again could describe the relationship between Nicks and Buckingham and deals with the issues surrounding a rocky relationships. Nicks’ voice is haunting on the track and the middle guitar solo, before the the second verse builds up, until the introduction of the drums and Stevie’s voice. This track sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it.
"Now here I go again, I see the crystal visions I keep my visions to myself"
“Never Going Back Again” is sung by Lindsey Buckingham and is my least favourite of the album. It begins with the fast plucking of a guitar and I can only say that Lindsey’s voice really has a country edge to it. The song is mercifully the shortest on the album, and with only the guitar for accompaniment it’s a relief when it’s over.
“Second Hand News” is again sung by Lindsey Buckingham, and I have to say his is the voice of the group that comes bottom of my list. The song has an almost country feel to it and leaps into the vocals immediately, accompanied by a frenzied drum beat and guitar playing. As Lindsey, at the time the song was written, was in the process of breaking up with Stevie Nicks, one can only assume that the song was about the tough times that they were going through. Backing vocals supplied by Christine and Stevie.
“Been down so long I've been tossed around enough”
“Don’t Stop” is written by Christine McVie. This is a ballsy number and sung with attitude. The song begins with the keyboard, with the guitars then coming in and a wickedly fast drum beat. Although the girls do backing vocals, the male voice is so strong, they are outnumbered in the track. It’s a song that makes you feel positive about yourself with it’s constant reminders to look forward and not hanker for the past.
“Don't stop, thinking about tomorrow, Don't stop, it'll soon be here”
“Go your own Way” is another track sung by Lindsey but I have to say this one is a classic. Although the lyrics are again about his relationship breakdown with Stevie, the song is of a faster tempo and begins with the vocals followed by the crashing drums by the manic Mick. After the first verse, the tempo speeds up and you can only imagine Mick throwing himself over the drum kit in a frenzy. A classic.
“Open up Everything's waiting for you”
“Songbird” is a wonderful slow haunting song, written and sung by Christine that is another spine shiverer. A love song, that can only be described as out of this world. The song proclaims undying love and the feelings of being with someone who you are truly in love with. This track is just Christine and a piano in which her voice raises every time the chorus is sung.
“To you, I'll give the world to you, I'll never be cold”
“The Chain” was written by all the members of the band and has become a theme tune for Formula 1 on BBC television. The track is quite “dark” to begin with, which matches the lyrics perfectly, as they are threatening in a way. The song begins with a drum and a guitar, which increase in sound. After the first verse the singing gets more frenetic and the drums are played louder and faster. After the chorus, the song slows down again before the second verse. The wonderful piece of music at the end of the song starts with the bass guitar, with the drums increasing in intensity until it builds into a crashing crescendo. A masterpiece.
The album is a classic, most probably due to the combination of lyrics, great drumming by a complete head case, and the talents of the whole group. There is a definite country feel to a couple of the tracks, but on the whole, I would recommend it unreservedly.
“Rumours” is as much played in our house today, as when I first heard it just after its release in 1977. We are on our third copy, and out of all the Fleetwood Mac albums we have, this is without doubt, the favourite.
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I don;t think anyone's collection would be complete without this. Good write up. Rachel :)
johnny5isaliveorishedead 02.08.2003 12:20
Ah Fleetwood Mac I have all there albums.
fran19 27.07.2003 19:44
Fleetwood Mac are my all time favorites. Just so much meaning in their songs and I actually gave birth to my daughter whilst listening to them. I read Mick Fleetwoods Autobiography about 5 years ago and it was amazing, very sad at times. This album is fantastic, as is most of their stuff.
Great op.
Thanks
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Advantages: An uplifting, deep feeling mix of sensational songs. Recorded during a time of considerable stress for all concerned. It is the benchmark upon which albums should be produced. Disadvantages: It is a flawless album, especially now that the digitally enhanced CD/DVD version has been produced. There is not a song, nor a vocal nor a sound that is out of place.
Advantages: A long awaited event in the rock firmament ? a new studio album by one of the mega-names of rock. They are now on tour ? coming to the UK in November Disadvantages: Good in part. It?s a marathon ? and feels like it by the end.
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