Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac

Album Info

Artist: Fleetwood Mac

Title: Fleetwood Mac

Year: 1975

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Tracklist

  • 1. Monday Morning (2:47)
  • 2. Warm Ways (3:54)
  • 3. Blue Letter (2:41)
  • 4. Rhiannon (4:12)
  • 5. Over My Head (3:34)
  • 6. Crystal (5:14)
  • 7. Say You Love Me (4:09)
  • 8. Landslide (3:19)
  • 9. World Turning (4:25)
  • 10. Sugar Daddy (4:10)
  • 11. I'm so Afraid (4:22)

Review

The self-titled "Fleetwood Mac" album, dropped like a musical bombshell in 1975, flipped the script for this iconic British-American band. Known affectionately as "The White Album" by fans, it introduced the world to the magical duo of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. This record wasn't just a turning point; it was a rocket launching Fleetwood Mac into a new stratosphere, marking their departure from the Reprise label, only to return with "The Dance" in 1997. Every track smacks of that fresh Buckingham-Nicks flavor, bringing a new edge to the band that left fans and new listeners alike hungry for more.

Let's talk about making an entrance! "Fleetwood Mac" soared to the top of the US Billboard 200, taking its sweet time to peak 58 weeks after its debut. It wasn’t just the album flying high—singles "Over My Head," "Rhiannon," and "Say You Love Me" were blasting from every radio, with the latter two just teasing the top ten. The album’s charm wasn’t just in its grooves; tracks like "Rhiannon" showcased Stevie Nicks' bewitching vocals, while "I’m So Afraid" and "Monday Morning" highlighted some savvy songwriting. Despite tensions simmering during its production, notably between Buckingham and John McVie, their creative clashes couldn't dampen the album's success, setting the stage for their next blockbuster, "Rumours." "Fleetwood Mac" is a testament to a band that evolved but never lost its core beat, making it a forever favorite in rock’s grand tapestry. - Tatiana