Rumours

 

    I want to preface this by saying that I'm predisposed to not liking Fleetwood Mac. I have no idea why, I just don't really care for their big hits that get a lot of airplay. Oh hey would you look at that, Rumours is mostly their big hits that get a lot of airplay. The main feel of Rumours is pretty laid back and makes for some good easy listening type stuff, but it's pretty generic in my opinion and doesn't have too strong of an identity; I think that it really is best described as "radio rock" similar to Led Zeppelin (as in "broadly appealing but less unique rock that gets a lot of exposure"), but with more hints of pop and acoustic folk mixed in. Some of the tracks were standouts and were pretty memorable, like the strong drive on The Chain or the more groovey You Make Loving Fun, but for the most part the songs were mostly the easygoing pop rock sound that doesn't leave much of an impression in my mind. I will say, I didn't outright hate or dislike it, so it's got that going for it. Mostly it was a passive enjoyment and occasional boredom. I'm sure that if you're big on this sort of sound then Rumours would be great for you but it's just not my cup of tea. Not bad by any measure, just not my thing.

    Highlights: Second Hand News, The Chain, You Make Loving Fun.

Rating: 3/6