McCartney Album "NEW" (2013), part22

Once again Frank I totally agree. I have numerous times here said it s close to fraud not to make the choice between different editions on release day. It s common today and I think it s a sign. of desperation within a dying industry. And a big reason I m not even considering getting this new NEW edition

 

I have to agree to. Let me decide on release day.

Of course, in 25-30 years, they will be releasing the Archive Super Deluxe "Coming Soon" set of NEW. But I won't mind as much after a few decades have passed.

Arnie

 

Me neither-mainly because I probably will be six feet under by then.

 

I missed the "Christmas" single, and ever since I've been dying to obtain a vinyl copy. But the prices are now insane.

 

I had no idea that single was rare, or valuable -- I got one for $5 when it came out, because it was cheap, and never gave it another thought. I guess I'd better find it now!

 

Okay then. I'll give you $6 for your trouble, and you can go back to never giving it another thought...

Arnie

 

im still waiting for my copy of new new not one store had ordered it in

 

I downloaded "NEW" on iTunes when it came out, and listened to it non-stop for about three weeks. Loved it! Just this week, my wonderful daughter gave me a copy of "NEW" on vinyl! I've listened to it about 4 or 5 times through. My question for those who may know is this: Are the sonics different? I'm hearing things that I didn't hear on the iTunes download, and some things that were very "forward" on the iTunes seem to have been pushed back a bit on the vinyl release. To me, it sounds like two different masters were used. I thought I would add that I much prefer the sound of the vinyl on this one. Thoughts??

 

It's a deal -- $6 for the single, with a $100 "location and processing" fee. Sound fair?

 

Sounds like Ticketmaster...

Arnie

 

Can't comment on the iTunes mastering because I haven't heard it but the vinyl sounds similar to the unlimited hi-res mastering.

 

Don't forget shipping.

 

I like it the vinyl, too.

 

Yesterday I found myself humming a song. I had to stop and actually take a moment to decide what it was - it was Demons Dance. I agree mostly with Yorick on this one. Might've/could've/should've been a great one. But he took too many left and right turns with it - beginning at the 40 second mark. It's still a good track, but it was the right decision to leave both of these tracks off the album IMO.

I must say though that DD plays pretty darn good in my head!

Then today I listened to NEW for the first time in quite a while. Hey guys this is a very good album! I was not prepared for at my reaction. I felt some of the excitement I felt when I heard those first 5 "leaked" tracks. And even Early Days wasn't such a speed bump for me today.

Paul - we are all quite lucky that we still have him.

 

Paul's albums have been getting better and better in the past 10-15 years, so hopefully there will be another one (with a new tour to promote it) in 2015.

 

I just listened to New all the way through several times on a long car trip. Here are the ones I skipped on repeat listens:
Save Us
Queenie Eye
Everybody Out There
The Road

Notice anything? Yeah, three of the ones I didn't need to hear more than once are three of the four (or five?) he's done live. I don't hate them, they're okay but to me they're the weakest on the album.

I love the rest. And there's plenty left - with the bonus tracks it's a really long album. And I can't believe he chose to do the ones above live over I Can Bet and It Turned Out. I think they would be fantastic live. And they're the kind of instantly accessible songs that people can really enjoy on first hearing - something important for new songs in a live setting.

I've also decided that Scared is one of the most beautiful songs he's written. The melody really gets into your head.

 

Only "Road" is worth skipping here, IMO. Love the other three songs.

 

[wait for it...] I really like The Road--one of my faves on the album!

 

Well, I used to dislike both "Road" and "Appreciate"... but I have come to tolerate "Appreciate" a little (note I said "a little").

 

Agreed. It's my wife's favorite song on the album. The only 2 I'm not crazy about are "Save Us" and "Everybody Out There". I still like them, just not my favorites and I've pretty much felt that way since the album came out.

 

"Everybody Out There" is such a fun song, and with a wonderful chorus. How can anyone dislike it? Also, "Save Us" is a strong rocker.

 

I agree. Those two songs are the most generic of the bunch, IMO.

They don't give my hives like say.. "Freedom" does, but I think the older Paul gets his rockier songs like "Save Us" sound kind of contrived.. or something. It's hard for me to put my finger on it.

 

How can anyone like or dislike ANY song ? It's subjective so opinions will vary on EVERY song Paul (or anyone) has ever released.

 

I'm not a fan of 'Everybody Out There' despite the good chorus, in fact its probably the one I skip the most when listening to NEW. It sounds so much like REM's 'Losing My Religion' and the ending which despite being anthemic and stadium rock-y is pretty meaningless 'I know what it's like' "what Paul? what what's like exactly?" I think there are much stronger tracks on the album.

 

"Save Us" is one of my favorite tracks on the album!