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Podcast: Comics In Motion
Episode: Mandatory Music and CD: Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Description: Rumours Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Rumours is the kind of album that transcends its
origins and reputation, entering the realm of legend -- it's an album
that simply exists outside of criticism and outside of its time, even if
it thoroughly captures its era. Prior to this LP, Fleetwood Mac were
moderately successful, but here they turned into a full-fledged
phenomenon, with Rumours becoming the biggest-selling pop album to date.
While its chart success was historic, much of the legend surrounding
the record is born from the group's internal turmoil. Unlike most bands,
Fleetwood Mac in...