Description
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.
Fleetwood Mac had previously seen moderate success, but with the release of Rumours they achieved unprecedented chart success. Behind the record's fame and longevity, however, lies a tale of personal strife. Two couples both worked and were romantically entangled in the band, and as their career soared their relationships unraveled. Yet, it is through this crisis that the album found its power, converting their private pain into something that is both comforting and recognizable to many.
It is this combination of commercial success and raw emotion that makes Rumours one of the most acclaimed and influential pop albums of all time.