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“How nuts”: The 1979 album Stevie Nicks said was even crazier to work on than ‘Rumours’
The article says Stevie Nicks regarded Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album ‘Tusk’ as even more chaotic to make than ‘Rumours’. It highlights how the band’s internal tensions and demanding recording process made the project especially difficult.
Released after the huge success of ‘Rumours’, ‘Tusk’ faced intense expectations and a more experimental approach, particularly from Lindsey Buckingham. Its production was lengthy and costly, reflecting the strained but creatively productive circumstances surrounding the group.
In short
- Nicks found ‘Tusk’ more chaotic than ‘Rumours’
- Fleetwood Mac faced intense pressure after ‘Rumours’
- ‘Tusk’ was a costly, experimental follow-up
Explained simply
Fleetwood Mac achieved massive worldwide success with their 1977 album 'Rumours', becoming one of the decade's biggest acts. The band comprised five members whose personal relationships were complicated, and making the album had been a demanding experience.
The group's follow-up album, 'Tusk', was released in 1979 after an even more difficult recording process. According to band member Stevie Nicks, the sessions were chaotic and strained, with the band facing intense pressure to match their previous success whilst dealing with internal conflicts.
Despite these challenges, the album became known for its experimental and ambitious approach, particularly influenced by guitarist Lindsey Buckingham's creative direction. The lengthy and costly production process reflected a period when the band was creatively productive even as their relationships remained tense.