Second Hand News (track)
by Fleetwood Mac
Second Hand News appears on the following album(s) by Fleetwood Mac:
- Rumours (track #1) (this album) (1977)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| 01/22/2026 09:27 | Johnnyo | 43,122 | 80/100 | |
| 01/18/2026 11:49 | wizardalien | 9,050 | 65/100 | |
| 01/12/2026 12:21 | philschmil | 427 | 88/100 | |
| 01/08/2026 03:49 | stareaterogni0n | 3,746 | 72/100 | |
| 12/23/2025 21:17 | Juneof44 | 3,506 | 73/100 |
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This track is rated in the top 1% of all tracks on BestEverAlbums.com. This track has a Bayesian average rating of 86.7/100, a mean average of 86.4/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 86.9/100. The standard deviation for this track is 10.1.
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Although not my favourite track on the album, there are better tracks to come, it certainly sets the mood for the rest of the album. Tremendous vocals and a great guitar section which inexplicably fades out at the end of the track. Annoying. I want more!
A little bit folky in parts and nothing wrong with that. In terms of the bass line, I hadn’t appreciated, until reading it recently that Buckingham used his vocals to compliment the bass but once you hear it you can’t unhear it. It works well. He is basically scatting
Despite the subject matter, the song feels upbeat.
Great opener
Brad1770 12/17/2017 23:18 | #203409
You had me at “You Know I Got Nothing To Say”
Perfect way to open a perfect album
slurpdurp 01/17/2017 19:38 | #183063
A great opening track. It is fun and upbeat. I love the backing vocals, they provide great depth to the song. Overall it is a great way to open up the album.
GandalfORiley345 06/13/2014 02:58 | #114353
Incredible song, I like the sounds she makes with her mouth, incredible song to start
Anti 04/13/2014 20:59 | #109184
Fantastic start!
Gets almost a little too repetitive at times, but still a fantastic song
The beginning to a fantastic album.
Jasonconfused 12/02/2012 02:02 | #56394
Great way to start the album. The harmonizing vocals are great. This album can get so emotional at times, it needed this upbeat song.
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