Rumours (Remastered)

I admit it: I am unable to detect significant differences between the “Rumours” originals and its remastered versions. To me, the album sounds as perfect as it did when it was released 35 years ago. Perhaps it is now more acoustically pleasing for the musical devices used today.

Very critical and determined listeners may appreciate the fine differences and tweaks that are made in this stage of an album.

Overall, my listening experience of “Rumours” wasn’t noticeably improved by the remastering. I’ll stick with my original, thank you.

The additional features strip down the legendary album down to its baby stages, presenting early takes, instrumentals and demos. It’s lovely to be privy to each song’s evolution, to hear the singers try out the undetermined vocals before they were set and to hear piano pieces before they were solidified.

Of course these features would appeal most to consumers already familiar with and who already worship the original “Rumours,” and even then, not many fans will go out of their way to listen to the early versions more than once when the finals are perfect.