From The Archives: 70s Vol 6 – Fleetwood Mac – Rumours

This is “From The Archives” a feature where we take a trip back to a previous decade and discuss an album! We will talk about highlight tracks that should not be missed. As well as reasons why we think the album was so influential and successful.

The Album Breakdown

One of the best selling albums of all time… It was created in the middle of inner turmoil for the band. It blends pop with emotional honesty, rock and impeccable songwriting.

Strengths

Amazingly well crafted songs, lovely harmonies and really memorable melodies. You will not find an album more honest than this either!

Weaknesses

If you prefer rawer textures to your rock then this might feel a little bit too polished.

Highlight Tracks

A breakup anthem with fire in its belly! A driving guitar and urgent rhythm blends rock and melodic clarity to perfection. With top notch vocals too filled with genuine passion.

Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way (All Rights Are Retained By Fleetwood Mac)

Stevie Nick’s vibe floats on a dreamy groove alongside soft drums and leaves a hypnotic effect. It might be simple but that makes the atmosphere it creates even more impressive.

Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (All Rights Are Retained By Fleetwood Mac)

Other Notable Albums From The Band

Fleetwood Mac

Tusk

Tango In The Night

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27 responses to “From The Archives: 70s Vol 6 – Fleetwood Mac – Rumours”

  1. RasmaSandra avatar

    This was one of those rare albums that come along when least expected and make you feel good all over.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Could not agree more! 🙂

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  2. windupmyskirt avatar
    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I think so too! 🙂

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  3. Not all who wander are lost avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Amazing album!!!

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  4. dalton perry avatar

    One of the best albums I never owned, but danced to at The Boar’s Head back home. Some albums just had too much air play back then. Air Play, what a concept…

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Maybe pick a copy a up now? 🙂 Never too late!

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  5. lyndhurstlaura avatar

    Great album, although I never had my own copy. Working in a record shop on Saturdays had its benefits! 🙂

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Why buy a copy when you’re listening to it so often anyways 😀

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      1. lyndhurstlaura avatar

        Quite. Excellent perks of the job. 🙂

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  6. richardbist avatar

    I’ve loved pretty much all of Fleetwood Mac’s output over the years, from the early blues albums to the polished rock. But Rumors is one of those lightning strikes, where everything came together just right.

    I have an extended edition that includes demo versions of some of the songs and outtakes. Even the early versions sound fantastic.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I also have that version! 🙂

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  7. CAN’T DO THIS IN A GYM! avatar

    I’ve always enjoyed Fleetwood Mac!

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  8. steelcityman avatar

    I much prefer their early blues style. They had some awesome names in that time 🙂

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  9. aarthi suresh avatar

    I came across Fleetwood Mac after listening to Stevie Nicks on her debut solo album Bella Donna. This does bring me a sense of nostalgia.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Glad I could bring that back for you 🙂

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      1. aarthi suresh avatar

        I am a huge fan of Stevie Nicks!!!

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

          She is incredible!

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          1. aarthi suresh avatar

            She is! Her vocal cords are impressive! I love her! Always will.

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  10. Peter Mallett Racing avatar
    Peter Mallett Racing

    I still have the original vynil I bought in 1977! I think it was Don’t Stop that attracted me. Had to give my head a massive swivel though because this was so far from the Peter Green incarnation.

    Still brings back happy memories and Sevie Nicks’ voice can send shivers down my spine even now.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Stevie has an incredibly underrated voice

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  11. Tyler the Tartan Traveller avatar

    Absolutely love this album, dreams is a great tune! There was recently a tribute band in town but I didn’t get to see them, they are called Weetwood mac & from their YouTube channel they sound incredibly alike!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Sounds like I need to check them out!

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