Released in 1979, "Tusk" is the title track of Fleetwood Mac's second studio album, marking a pivotal shift in the band's sound and direction. Moving away from their earlier soft rock and folk-rock roots, the album embraced a more eclectic, psychedelic, and country-infused style, heavily influenced by the band's then-undiscovered pet, a pig. The recording process was intense and collaborative, with members like Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks taking significant creative risks to craft a unique sonic landscape that would become a defining element of their discography. While the album faced initial commercial challenges, "Tusk" established the band's ability to evolve and experiment, laying the groundwork for their future mainstream success and cementing their reputation as innovators within the rock genre.