More than any other Fleetwood Mac album, Tusk is born of a particular time and place -- it could only have been created in the aftermath of Rumours, which shattered sales records, which in turn gave the group a blank check for its next album. But if they were falling apart during the making of Rumours, they were officially broken and shattered during the making of Tusk, and that disconnect between bandmembers resulted in a sprawling, incoherent, and utterly brilliant 20-track double album. Read Full BioMore than any other Fleetwood Mac album, Tusk is born of a particular time and place -- it could only have been created in the aftermath of Rumours, which shattered sales records, which in turn gave the group a blank check for its next album. But if they were falling apart during the making of Rumours, they were officially broken and shattered during the making of Tusk, and that disconnect between bandmembers resulted in a sprawling, incoherent, and utterly brilliant 20-track double album. At the time of its release, it was a flop, never reaching the top of the charts and never spawning a true hit single, despite two well-received Top Ten hits. Coming after the monumental Rumours, this was a huge disappointment, but the truth of the matter is that Fleetwood Mac couldn't top that success no matter how hard they tried, so it was better for them to indulge themselves and come up with something as unique as Tusk. Lindsey Buckingham directed both Fleetwood Mac and Rumours, but he dominates here, composing nearly half the album, and giving Christine McVie's and Stevie Nicks' songs an ethereal, floating quality that turns them into welcome respites from the seriously twisted immersions into Buckingham's id. This is the ultimate cocaine album -- it's mellow for long stretches, and then bursts wide open in manic, frantic explosions, such as the mounting tension on "The Ledge" or the rampaging "That's Enough for Me," or the marching band-driven paranoia of the title track, all of which are relieved by smooth, reflective work from all three songwriters. While McVie and Nicks contribute some excellent songs, Buckingham owns this record with his nervous energy and obsessive production, winding up with a fussily detailed yet wildly messy record unlike any other. This is mainstream madness, crazier than Buckingham's idol Brian Wilson and weirder than any number of cult classics. Of course, that's why it bombed upon its original release, but Tusk is a bracing, weirdly affecting work that may not be as universal or immediate as Rumours, but is every bit as classic. As a piece of pop art, it's peerless. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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Over & Over
by Fleetwood Mac
You can take me to paradise
And then again you can be as cold ice
I'm over my head
Oh but it sure feels nice
You can take me anytime you like
I'll be around if you think you might love me baby
And hold me tight
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
Think I'm looking on the dark side
But everyday you hurt my pride
I'm over my head
Oh but it sure feels nice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christine Mcvie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
by Fleetwood Mac
You can take me to paradise
And then again you can be as cold ice
I'm over my head
Oh but it sure feels nice
You can take me anytime you like
I'll be around if you think you might love me baby
And hold me tight
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
Think I'm looking on the dark side
But everyday you hurt my pride
I'm over my head
Oh but it sure feels nice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christine Mcvie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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blemelin
This album, as a whole, is so completely underrated. Just because it doesn't come out and hit you over the head, doesn't mean it isn't brilliant.
Phil Cardenas
@Bradley Rohr So true. Rumors set the bar so high, it's hard to follow that act with anything. So admire the songwriting on this double CD--so many hits that you forget they're on here.
Liam Unruly
In my opinion it's the greatest pop/rock album of all time. And I should know I have heard them all more or less.
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My favorite album ever
James Whelan
@Batavijf Yes! John's bass getting louder and Lindsey's guitar riffing over it, it's just perfect.
Batavijf
The last minute of this song is brilliant.
Don127NY
OMG, no one on earth sounds as sultry, sensible and smooth as Christine McVie. She is simply one of a kind. I had forgotten all about this song. What a thrill for her to come back and sing for us.
Phil Cardenas
@bzfgt bzfgt French meaning of sensible (sensitive). :)
bzfgt bzfgt
Sensible?
Sum Ego
I remember when this album was issued, and I remember only hearing Sara on the radio.