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| 5.0 classic | Nick Butler STAFF | June 26th 06 |
I'm sometimes tempted to call Blood On The Tracks the ultimate divorce album. Unfortunately, when Rumors exists, that simply isn't true. Propelled by not one, but TWO major break-ups within the group, Fleetwood Mac decided to lay their emotions bare on record. Hence the deranged "Second Hand News" (brutal self-deprecating honesty never sounded so much like denial, and denial never sounded so transparent), the absolutely withering "Dreams", the defiant, painful "Go Your Own Way", and the detatched "The Chain". Still, there was room for hope - "Songbird", "Don't Stop", and "You Make Lovin' Fun" were the group's real catharsis, forcing light to appear through the clouds. 18 millions of us became marital voyeurs, making Rumors one of the biggest albums of all time, and embedding these songs into public consciousness. Good job, then, that these songs are indestructible - not even Coors cover versions can dent their emotional power.
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| 0.0 | Rocksta71 | November 24th 06 |
Fleetwood Mac's rumours can only be described with one seven letter word "Classic"
The music is consistent from song to song, not one filler track to be found. From beautifuly soft love ballads to the inspiring "go your own way"
If I were to pick an album to represent my life it would have to be this one.
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| 5.0 classic | dannyboy89 | March 1st 13 |
In my opinion, one of the most interesting albums of the 70's. John McVie is an overlooked bassist, and the guitar work of Lindsey Buckingham rules as well. Not to mention the vocal skills of the McVie-Nicks duo.
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| 5.0 classic | Caleb C | January 21st 13 |
This is the closest thing to a flawless album that I have heard. The relationships amongst some of Fleetwood Mac's members were in complete turmoil at the time, and all the emotion, desperation, honesty and hope was laid on the table. Nearly every song is gold.
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| 4.5 superb | TheNotrap | February 28th 12 |
One of the greatest albums released in the 70's. Timeless music.
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| 5.0 classic | Mac Hargett | January 5th 12 |
Just love this album, no song on here will ever get old. Stevie...
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| 4.5 superb | alextheantichrist | November 26th 11 |
My opinion might change for this album and then me giving it a 5 for probably being one of the greatest records of the 70's and maybe even of all time. The gutiar picking is excellent, the songs have an great drum rhythem groove to them, the songs are catchy. This has a lot going for it and it is the top recommended album in my and the rest of the world's opinion for the best break up record to get you through those tough times.
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| 5.0 classic | TheSunrise | November 24th 11 |
Best pop/rock album ever. It's catchy, emotional, well-executed--as close to perfect as an album can really be.
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| 5.0 classic | GnFnRs87 | November 8th 11 |
Quite possibly one of the most perfect and heart-wrenching albums of all time. Due to the band's relationships falling apart their are a lot of bitter and heartbroken moments on this album. Also contains the immortal 'Go Your Own Way'. One of the most timeless albums you will ever hear.
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| 5.0 classic | julia448 | September 28th 11 |
You know an album must be truly great when it can be played over and over again for decades, and, more than a generation later, it is still wildly popular. This album has stood the test of time, and will continue to do so.
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| 5.0 classic | Quadrochosis | June 22nd 11 |
I'd be hard pressed to find any records that are as legendary as this one. There is not one song on here that I would say is less than god-tier.
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| 5.0 classic | David James Young | May 20th 09 |
An essential listen for pop and rock fans of every generation. If you have ever experienced the demise of a relationship, then there is plenty on this album to connect with - from the female perspective (Stevie Nicks), the gorgeous "Dreams"; from the male perspective (Lindsey Buckingham), the anthemic "Go Your Own Way" - to just give two examples. Brilliantly produced and masterfully created in a time of great tension between band members, Rumours may just be the best thing you'll find in your parent's music collection.
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| 5.0 classic | AggravatedYeti | January 26th 08 |
Inner band turmoil, divorces left and right, Fleetwood's misery & marital issues sure as hell birthed some fantastic music in the process of ruining some lives. 'The Chain', 'Go Your Own Way', 'You Make Loving Fun', 'Dreams' are just the highlights on an album that is really quite near flawless. I've had this album with me for a very, very long time & it's at least one of my favorites, if not my favorite. Fun, inventive, brooding, at times extremely heart breaking, all the while remaining completely badass.
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| 5.0 classic | clairvoyant | August 17th 07 |
There is not a whole lot that can be said about this album that hasn't already. People should check this album out, no questions asked. The turmoil that the band underwent during the recording and writing of this album allowed them to write some of the most inspired songs ever. Go Your Own Way and The Chain are the most powerful songs on the album, with two of the most memorable choruses ever. Don't Stop and Dreams keep the radio hooks going while both containing a positive outlook on the band's future, while Oh Daddy pays tribute to the man who held the band together. The flow of this album is perfect and contains some of the greatest songs ever, which of course, makes it one of the greatest albums ever.
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| 5.0 classic | LittleTinGodess | March 1st 07 |
The GREATEST pop record ever recorded. This album is so packd full with hits its hard to beieve one band could have laid it all down at once. Second Hand News kicks this off nicely, but when you have Dreams, Dont Stop, the emotionally powerful Go Your Own Way and the sublime The Chain the opener hardly counts for nought. Broke into my Top 10 favs on my first listen. Cannot be recommended enough.
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| 5.0 classic | Amarantine | August 23rd 06 |
This album is full of classic hits, and songs that leave you wanting more. I cherish this album, and I sing each song aloud. I don't see how anybody can turn away this album; it is one of the best out there.
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| 4.0 excellent | Amanda Murray STAFF | June 24th 06 |
What's so amazing about this record may not even be the music but the fact that it was even completed, considering all the intraband tension at the time. But as history indicates, friction often leads to some of the best music ever produced. Case in point? Rumours.
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| 5.0 classic | sncold | June 7th 13 |
| 2.0 poor | zeof | June 6th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | Gabby | May 27th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | 13km | April 29th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Tulten | April 24th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mike08 | April 15th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | Nash | April 13th 13 |
| 5.0 classic | bol90 | March 24th 13 |
| 5.0 classic | Rudy K. STAFF | February 17th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | bazza123 | February 14th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | JIIKX | February 13th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ali CONTRIBUTOR | February 2nd 13 |
| 4.5 superb | fox | February 1st 13 |
| 3.5 great | Mojito | January 28th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | kb36 | January 22nd 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Veritus | January 21st 13 |
| 4.5 superb | Mr16 | January 18th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | manosg | January 14th 13 |
| 3.5 great | Tess | January 6th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | zxlkho | January 2nd 13 |
| 5.0 classic | MrChuck | January 2nd 13 |
| 3.0 good | bloc | December 29th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Vyndax | December 24th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Hoppip | December 23rd 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Ruben | December 12th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | dwejkk | November 20th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Chris | November 18th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | rabbit | October 24th 12 |
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| 5.0 classic | akimbo | October 24th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Peluca | October 8th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Solisis | September 11th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Titan | August 26th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Wes G. | August 21st 12 |
| 4.5 superb | TheDMV | August 15th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ramon | July 27th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | random | July 25th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jackus | July 25th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | tattva | July 25th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | hnled | July 18th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Cru | July 6th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Moraff | June 9th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | WJM73 | May 1st 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | jday | April 29th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Thwart | April 8th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Onetwo12 | February 21st 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Paxster | February 15th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | waaagh | February 9th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | aaron k | February 6th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | fogza | January 27th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Cam STAFF | January 26th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | PedroH | January 11th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | JPaller | December 27th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | bonus | December 14th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | KILL | November 27th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | LiNaK37 | November 19th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Timon87 | November 16th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | gemmyd63 | November 10th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | JMZ | November 2nd 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Knave | August 26th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Splint | August 26th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mark H. | August 12th 11 |
| 3.5 great | discoe | August 10th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | Ladakh | July 12th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Rowdy | July 4th 11 |
| 3.5 great | KaliMa | June 29th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | Br1987 | May 19th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | Janis | May 9th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Scott | May 9th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Mikkel | April 30th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | T0rr35 | April 20th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | Dogget | April 20th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | scheim | April 16th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Tom | February 8th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | seifer | January 6th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Jarvig | November 14th 10 |
| 5.0 classic | zyzil | November 11th 10 |
| 3.5 great | fabzn | November 2nd 10 |
| 5.0 classic | Centre | October 21st 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Pilgrim | September 14th 10 |
| 5.0 classic | IAJP | August 14th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | droog | August 4th 10 |
| 5.0 classic | ot63 | March 21st 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | PieRye | March 15th 10 |
| 5.0 classic | BigHans | February 24th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Mungo | February 13th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | DonDijk | January 12th 10 |
| 5.0 classic | adamf | December 31st 09 |
| 3.5 great | Edwin | December 23rd 09 |
| 2.0 poor | Skyler | December 16th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | Matt | October 30th 09 |
| 5.0 classic | bears | October 22nd 09 |
| 5.0 classic | kojpl | September 30th 09 |
| 5.0 classic | click5 | September 19th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jim | August 24th 09 |
| 5.0 classic | Matski | January 22nd 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | sotos | November 18th 08 |
| 4.0 excellent | timbo8 | September 11th 08 |
| 5.0 classic | Jethro | August 20th 08 |
| 4.5 superb | Matt | March 8th 08 |
| 4.5 superb | Steeed | February 16th 08 |
| 4.0 excellent | Bak | November 25th 07 |
| 2.5 average | hummer | October 19th 07 |
| 4.0 excellent | Boddah | August 22nd 07 |
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