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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Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Physical’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

Having been previously regarded as a predominantly country and adult contemporary artist, Newton-John’s provocative eleventh studio affair set about to frame the singer in a new light.

Freddie Hubbard’s ‘First Light’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary

With ‘First Light,’ the legendary trumpeter pushed the musical envelope to make something radically different from his previous works, as he distanced himself from the soul-jazz model.