Usually there is at least some logos and fine print, etc. The song titles could look nice in the negative space there. Do you have inside knowledge about it?
Since I ordered the japanese cd with four bonus-tracks it will be fun to see if those four songs are new songs left out of the album or the demos one had to buy four albums to get complete. We ll see. Im a fan of japanese SHM cd-s so no matter what it was my choice. We ll see
Thanks, the series is off to a good start, should be interesting ! Oh and I'm glad to hear that his speaking voice isn't as thin as it's been for years and especially in that recent BBC interview. He sounds a lot younger all of a sudden ;-)
I love seeing him sing a line of “Check My Machine” - it would be so great if Paul played a few songs from the three McCartney albums and live-streamed it from his studio. He could build up some tracks and then sing and play guitar on top of them, like he did when promoting “Flaming Pie”. I’d love to see him perform tracks like “Machine”, “On The Way”, “Waterfalls”, “Junk” and some of the new album that way.
Not trying to bring up non-music, but for 78, he looks so good. Geez talk about a cool grandpa - who is cooler at that age - not just looks but attitude. Oh yeah - Ringo.
Spotify on Twitter: "Sir @PaulMcCartney is sharing memories from his classic records McCartney and McCartney II. Hit play and reminisce in preparation for McCartney III https://link.tospotify.com/McCartney"
1. Egypt 2. III 3. Electric Arguments 4. New 5. Chaos 6 Driving 7. Kisses ps if Twin Freaks is allowed, I would put it at 5.
This is fun, here's mine... MEMORY ALMOST FULL - I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ALBUM! For me this is one of McCartney's absolute very best! Some say it's too loud, these songs are of such high quality my ears just thrill to the music, the medley is Absolutely Outstanding! EGYPT STATION - The excellence continues, not every song but the vast majority. Despite Repeated Warnings, Dominoes, Home Tonight, Nothing For Free, Hunt You Down yeah this is some of McCartney's best. CHAOS - This album has three of my all time favorite McCartney songs, Friends To Go, Too Much Rain, This Never Happened Before. Add to that the bonus song This Loving Game, these alone earn CHAOS it's spot, producer aside. NEW - I Can Bet - should have been the very first single, I still hear a hit song. Alligator, Appreciate, Turned Out, New, all very good. DRIVING RAIN - Lonely Road, Driving Rain, Your Loving Flame, About You, Back In The Sunshine, all of these are very good. ELECTRIC ARGUMENTS - I like the live performances of Sing The Changes and Highway, the rest I never ever listen to, one of McCartney's absolute worst. McCARTNEY III - I kinda like two songs Lavatory Lil and Slidin, but for me this album joins McCartney II and the Firemen as one of his absolute worst.
I couldn’t agree more; he looks so healthy and vibrant and he still has so much energy and interest in music. Long may it be the case !
I listen to Spotify all the time. While Riding to Vanity is my most played song of the last 5 years, Chaos overall seems so sleepy but not relaxing. My impression that Paul gave in to Nigel Goodrich and wasn’t quite himself. Whereas a song like Alligator from New seems so much like Paul, songs like A Certain Softness and others seem like tentative compromises and are just a bit boring to me...apologies to all the Chaos lovers. Egypt station songs seem much more honest and interesting...
Egypt is pure Paul, and showcases his versatiliy unlike New or Chaos (which I really love but are more homogeneous).
I forgot Memory - hmmm I rank it after New mid list. A few cringe moments on Memory for me - including one of the few Macca songs I dislike - Gratitude.
Yeah, I kind of agree to that. Not big fan of the sound. A bit too "pumped up" and modern to these ears. I like some songs on it, like "Happy With You". But all in all I think it is a bit unfocused and long. Don't like the "yes, we can do it" part and "People Want Peace". Some songs are really mediocre... Somehow it sounds like he tried to please everybody. And that disturbs me somehow.
The showcasing of McCartney's versatility is why albums like MEMORY ALMOST FULL and EGYPT STATION are standouts for me! Songs like DESPITE REPEATED WARNINGS and HUNT YOU DOWN/NAKED/C-LINK are mini medleys that just sparkle with McCartney's musical creativity! Same with the medley from MEMORY the musical changes just thrill my ears! Okay it's happened again, now I have to go listen!
I see your point. And I somehow agree about the versatility. But at the same time I get the feeling that the songs you mention are a bit too "constructed". They don't flow naturally to me. And as mentioned... the "yes we can do it" part is really not for me...
Speaking of DESPITE REPEATED WARNINGS and HUNT YOU DOWN/NAKED/C-LINK, I meant to say MINI MEDLEYS not melodies. To my ears those songs are perfectly constructed with thrilling musical changes!
