Though they’d been popular for their first eight years of existence, it wasn’t until their tenth, self-titled album (with their tenth lineup) that Fleetwood Mac exploded into mega-success. The new configuration of Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie gave the band three songwriters and singers as well as an incredible new degree of versatility. Three of the album’s tunes (“Over My Head,” “Rhiannon,” and “Say You Love Me”) haven’t left the radio in the last 50 years. “Rhiannon” introduced the world to Stevie Nicks’s ethereal mysticism, while Christine McVie’s two standouts displayed her underrated pop genius. All three were Top 20, with “Rhiannon” and “Say” each hitting No. 11. The album itself took No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.
The three singles are favorites, but make sure to check out the original “Landslide,” plus “World Turning,” the first song Buckingham and Christine McVie shared lead vocals on.
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A really good new look at an old favorite album. ‘Fleetwood Mac’ has an easy listening vibe to it that I love, with the 3 biggest hits exemplifying this for the reasons stated. ‘World Turning’ goes with the flow as well with its Eric Clapton-ish sound and style.
I like their following album ‘Rumours’, but not as much as ‘Fleetwood’ here that preceded it, or ‘Tusk’ that followed in 1979. All their albums demonstrate tremendous talent, willingness to experiment and change with the times.