Fleetwood Mac

Tusk

First released1979

Tusk was recorded between 1978 and 1979 primarily at the Record Plant in Los Angeles and other studios, with additional sessions at the band's own studio facilities. The album was produced by the band members themselves, particularly Lindsey Buckingham, who took a more hands-on role in the recording process compared to previous work. The production featured experimental techniques and unconventional approaches, including the use of a marching band on the title track "Tusk" and emphasis on live, raw performances rather than polished studio arrangements. Recording sessions were marked by significant interpersonal tensions within the band, which influenced the album's darker and more fragmented musical direction. The album represented a deliberate departure from the commercial pop-rock sound of Rumours, reflecting the band's desire to explore more avant-garde and experimental territory during a period of personal and creative turbulence.