Stevie Nicks' Debut Solo Album ‘Bella Donna’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

July 23, 2026 Justin Chadwick

With ‘Bella Donna,’ Nicks proved that her creative identity, critical acclaim, and commercial success were not contingent upon her role within Fleetwood Mac.

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tusk’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

October 12, 2024 Justin Chadwick

Critical over-analysis be damned, ‘Tusk’ remains an immersive and fascinating listen, imperative for an expanded understanding and appreciation of the band’s musical history.

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Mirage’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective

June 15, 2022 Mark Chappelle

With peaks stronger than its valleys, ‘Mirage’ returned Fleetwood Mac to rock preeminence after the commercial and critical step back the band took with ‘Tusk’ (1979).

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ Turns 45 | Anniversary Retrospective

January 30, 2022 Justin Chadwick

'Rumours' remains the high water mark of the band's prolific recorded repertoire, its critical accolades & commercial triumphs more than well deserved.

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Bob Dylan’s ‘Love And Theft’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Where ‘Time Out Of Mind’ was drenched in murky, reverb-heavy production, ‘Love And Theft’ was something else entirely: dry, warm, well-written and self-produced under the pseudonym Jack Frost.

Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Jay-Z made damn good albums before ‘The Blueprint,’ as well as some afterwards. But his sixth studio affair remains the album where everything came together.