Oakland's Vinyl Vault - Fleetwood Mac

It's been a while, but I'm back with a pre-Thanksgiving treat: another look into my vinyl vault!  The randomizer seems to have enjoyed Rumours so much that it is giving us more Fleetwood Mac.  This time it's their second self-titled album.

Release date: July 11, 1975
Singles: Warm Ways, Over My Head, Rhiannon, Say You Love Me

Let me start out by commenting on the fact that this is their second album simply titled Fleetwood Mac.  Since the release of the first one, in 1968, there had been a few lineup changes.  The only members to appear on both were group founders Mick Fleetwood and John "Mac" McVie, who played drums and bass, respectively.  I find this quite funny, since the drummer and the bassist in stereotypical rock bands are notoriously replaceable.

Moving on.  This album marked a new era for Fleetwood Mac with the additions of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, one of which is a man.  With those key pickups, Fleetwood Mac would soar to new heights, and it all started with this album.  On Fleetwood Mac, you get a preview of the potential of this group, which would be borne out in their next album, the uber-popular Rumours, which we've already discussed.  Three of the singles charted in the top 20 in the US ("Warm Ways" was only released as a single in the UK), and that doesn't even include "Landslide," which is today arguably their most popular song.

Rating: 6 thumbs up - This album is quite good.  It is fun, light, and easy to listen to and enjoy.  I would recommend it for summer get-togethers in the park, drinking on the porch, that sort of thing.

Now here's "World Turning." Enjoy!



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