Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album Tusk is presented as the band’s most deliberately chaotic and experimental record, breaking away from the polished soft-rock formula of Rumours. The article argues that its significance lies in Lindsey Buckingham’s push towards stranger, more varied sounds, allowing the disorder surrounding the band’s recording sessions to shape the music itself.

Christine McVie described the making of Tusk as “absurd”, recalling extravagant studio provisions including exotic food and crates of champagne. The double album moves between styles, from McVie’s country-tinged ‘Over & Over’ to Buckingham’s sparse ‘The Ledge’, Stevie Nicks’ ‘Sara’, kalimba-led arrangements and the off-kilter title track; despite its unconventional character, ‘Tusk’ still achieved radio and chart success.