EGYPT STATION - First Reaction to PAUL McCARTNEY'S NEW ALBUM
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- My initial thoughts upon first hearing Paul's new music offering, to be widely released on Friday, September 7th. An official "review" will follow in the days to come.
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Thanks for sharing this again Joe. Can't wait to hear it all for myself. Man, you have some collection. I had no idea that it was named after a painting Paul did? Wow. It also takes me hearing many songs several times before they grow on me.
Thank you so much for this review Joe. It was exactly what I had hoped for as a review before listening to the album. Perfectly descriptive without going into tangents (like some from other UA-camrs in the past) and the descriptions you used came across perfectly for the vibe of each song without feeling like giving too much away before hearing it and diminishing anticipation. And one I feel people who are decades-long Beatles fans or Macca newbies can enjoy and understand. I've always loved your videos but I really really enjoyed this one a lot. Thanks for spending the time to listen and make this and share it with us!
Starman Brinley - Thanks for your kind words.
Thanks for doing this, Joe. I'm not going to to watch this until I've heard the album for myself. Will get back to it after that, probably in another week.
FitToBe TieDyed - Hey Paul. Sounds like something to look forward to. Thanks for checking in.
Came back to watch your review again and I’m so excited. You’re super lucky to get a copy so early! I’ve tried every way I know how lol
Kristine Summer - Don't worry, Friday will be here before you know it! Thanks for watching.
I came back to watch this video once again after I had listened to the whole album myself (I got my CD today, one day before the official release, very pleased about that). Even though I realized that the songs will need multiple listens to shine with their full potential, there were a couple of songs that stood out for me even after the first listen. One of my favorite songs was "Confidante". Listening to Paul's comments on each song on the album before actually playing the CD made me appreciate "Confidante" even before I had even heard it as the song is about his love relationship with the guitar. It made a perfect sense! Talking about his memories of the early days and how guitar was many times his only friend whom he would share the secrets with and he feels bad for putting his "friend" down at some later stages of his life. Very meaningful and also relatable to me as I've been playing guitar a lot and have experienced some crisis in the recent times. Thanks for your great thoughts on each song, it is very special to share the feelings on the new album with the music community. Best regards!
Thank you. Well done.I can not wait for your videos on johns imagine and the White album 50th.
Nice review Joe! Thanks for doing these reviews. I know it’s super hard to try and review an album with only a couple listens in the span of one day. But I’m happy to hear anything about the album leading up to the release! 🤗
Kristine Summer - Thanks for watching, Kristine - hope you like the album.
Thanks for showing the album Joe
Thank you for this review. I got excited when I saw the video yesterday. Not quite as excited for the album though, after your assessment, but I definitely look forward to listening to it.
Dave Berry - It's just my opinion, and your mileage may vary.
Thanks for the heads up Joe! Great review!! :)
Thanks for your thoughtful review Joe,Im looking forward to hearing it for myself to see if my reaction is similar to yours.Take care.
Thanks for the review, Joe. I hope I’m able to get my cd at Target on Friday.
Beatlecat1 - I hope so. I broke down and ordered it online, just in case.
First of all, I'm impressed that you can read the lyrics on a CD. It is unusual to open an album with a slow ballad. This is a very good in depth first impression video.
Enjoyed the video and I love your channel.
Great review Joe! I can’t wait to get the album on Friday!
RoadTrip Rachael - I hope you'll tell us your thoughts when you hear it!
61 Y.O. man here fan of the Beatles and in special of Paul. I have learned play de guitar with his songs. I could remember when I was young the exciment with every Paul brand new album, just like today.
I could'nt desagree with you more. Man this is one of the best Paul works in every aspect; composition, melodies, lirics, amazing recording...is 100% Paul in perfect mood. It could be perfectly a Beatles new album.
Cheers¡
Really interesting to hear your early thoughts Joe. I will look forward to your official review!
Thanks for the review and for not playing any audio from it.I can wait until Friday.I find that Paul's most recent albums don't completely grab me at first.It usually takes repeated listens for some tracks,it may be due to his older voice.He can still write great melodies.Thanks and on to September 7th!
Thanks for the early review. I appreciate your honesty about it. I already had speculations that it was going to be a little on the weak side. I'm still going to get it when it comes out though. Thanks again for the review. Glad that you got a copy before the rest of us. Lucky you. 👍👍
Hi Joe,
I am glad to see this video of yours. From my understanding it is a decent album but still below par of his more recent ones like NEW or Flowers in the Dirt and Off the Ground. I will need to investigate for myself as well. As it is I really like I Don't Know... I keep going on UA-cam and listening to it.
Thank you for your first indepth analysis on this highly anticipated release from Macca. Looking forward to your future unboxings of other Egypt Stations and the other releases coming mainly Imagine reissue and the White Album reissue.
God bless you, my friend.
Glad to here a good review from a fan who's experienced in Beatles
Thanks much for the review! Realizing that the first half is good, I'm interested to see if folks warm up to the second.
Hopefully you've seen the videos that Paul posted earlier today. It's always fun to hear Paul explain his ideas.
These last couple of months, the build up to release has been exciting and fun. Thanks for keeping us all up to date with the latest.
All the best 😎
Michael Bailey - Yes, I've heard Paul talking about each song - but I discovered this after I'd already published this video. Wish I would had known in advance, but such is life.
Nice and fair 'first reaction' review. Going to be interesting to see how it is going to affect you and possibly grow more on you a couple of months from now.
Wow, just listened to Egypt Station. It rocks start to finish. Magnificent & classic work from Paul.
Hi Joe, hope you are well. Thanks for the review. I have not been overly impressed with the singles so far. But I admit, they did grow on me after a few plays, to the point that although not great, I liked them. I look forward to hearing the album in full on Friday. Hopefully I find something to enjoy.
Nice to hear your tbou9on Pauls new album looking forward to listening to it soon thanks joe
Thanks for the honest review. Looking forward to listening to Egypt Station in a couple days. My expectations are tempered, but I hope there’s at least a couple good tracks on it for me to enjoy
Hi Joe. Superb that you've heard the album.i think I'm gonna enjoy the album, listening to your first impression which is partly positive. And the packabe is great. I ordered 2 different formats of th cd. Hoprfully one is your concertina version. Hey Joe....... keep enjoying the album.
Thanks for the honest review and the first ‘look’ at the CD. I’m looking forward to the album but was worried by the excessive length of some tracks. I think these ended up being the ones you weren’t keen on too.😃 I’m not a fan of overly repetitive songs either, so that’s something else to watch out for! I really loved New, and was hoping for more of the same. Guess I’ll find out Friday. Again, thanks for taking the time to put this video together.
Your likely the first p
erson to do an album review on this upcoming release. Enjoy hearing your review but I think I am really going to like it.
Listened to it on spotify the day it came out, thought it was mediocre McCartney. Then I bought the vinyl and listened to it again a few times, and I like it more and more every time. Same thing happened the first time I heard Chaos and Creation, and now that's in my top 3 Paul albums of all time. Egypt Station keeps moving up higher in my list with each listen.
Great review Sir!
Mr Mayo,
This album is amazing!
Please listen again and again.
Gr
Wil Rubrech - I've listened about 7 times now, and I'm pretty sure my opinion is set. I think it's a rather middle of the road Paul album.
Lucky boy!!! Thanks for the heads up. I think I'll listen to this after I get my copy. Looking forward to the release. Now you have my mouth watering. I finally just ordered this thru amazon so I'm sure it'll be waiting for me in my mailbox friday night when I get home from work. Let me ask you this Joe. Don't you just miss opening up a brand new vinyl lp(especially a solo Beatle record) as opposed to cd's. They were big with nice ice big photos. You could read the lyrics without glasses. There was usually a nice big poster included. Even opening up the record there was a certain fresh smell to it. lol. I miss those days.
nowhereman64 - I always liked opening a vinyl LP... but enjoy doing the same with a CD. And we still get to open the vinyl when we get it later, too.
Cool score getting an advanced copy. Sounds like a fair appraisal. I’m looking forward to hearing the full album later this week. Sounds like enough to give it a try.
"Fuh you" remembers me of a Vampire Weekend song, really a fresh song. I can't wait for this album ! Thanks for sharing your first feelings about this album !
Hey Joe , cool first impressions , looks like theres a little bit of everything sort of speak , im looking forward to it to hearing it , sometimes albums take time to grow on ya , but can,t wait to hear it thanks take care , Peace
Lucky! Cant wait to listen to the album
I love, love this album. I wasn't sure what to expect from Paul McCartney at this stage in his career but I was so pleasantly surprised. The drummer and music is amazing. I hate today's music and it was so refreshing to hear truly good music.
I guess Paul McCartney is a hard act for Paul McCartney to follow...
Zak Martin - Oh that is for sure. His last album NEW wipes the floor with this one, for me.
Good honest first impressions review. I don't have the album yet but have all of Pauls other albums and used to skip through a lot of the songs to get to the gold but then when you listen a few more times you get new favourites and different songs will hit you at different times in you life when you go back to them. So good to get a genuine rather than gushing first impression. My first impressions of all of Pauls albums would be average album with a couple of good songs. Ram and London Town used to be my favourites but Tug of War was the first one where I thought he had finally got it together so produce an album that sounded consistently good all the way through. Sounds like the Eygpt station has more than the usual quota of good songs. Agree about Press To play couple of great songs on there but the songs sound contrived..like you know which way he wanted them to go but then made it go the other to appear different only the title track and Only Love Remains work for me and Driving Rain is a bit forgetable. Like the songs that were released as singles but none of them hit me straight took a few plays. Be interesting to hear the review you give the album at a later date.
Hey Joe. Although we rarely see each other face-to-face, it's nice to have met someone over the course of the last few years who has a truly solid, knowledgable (and realistically loving) perspective on all things, "Beatles". As I told you/implied yesterday, based on the 3 songs that were put "out there", I was pretty indifferent towards the impending release of this album. In my opinion, the best of the three don't match up to anything on Chaos and Creation which, I'm pretty sure, is my favorite McCartney album since the 70's period. At any rate, your very well expressed/fair minded review here has actually made me look a little more forward to this album than I'd been up to this point. Thanks for another well-spoken video.
peter stergakos - Hi Pete, good to hear from you. Thanks for your kind words and I hope you do find some material to enjoy from the new album. I did.
Hi Joe! Glad to see your own analysis of this album. I’m loving the songs “Come On To Me” and “I Don’t Know” but I still think “Fuh You” is average though it’s growing on me. I’m looking forward to this album most definitely. Take care Joe
Beatlevinyl85 - Thanks, and I hope you'll give us an idea of what you think too, Marv.
Interesting. Sounds kind of like what I'm expecting it to be. Glad you didn't play song snippets. Want to wait till Friday to hear it.
Matthew Smith - Looking forward to your thoughts on it too, Matt.
Wow mr Mayo your super fast here.unfortunatly I can’t watch this yet as a new Macca album in my house is a religious experience.I need my ritual of rushing out getting it then having some wine in the evening and listening too it.Savouring every sonic detail.Im really looking forward to watching this though on Friday once I’ve played the album a few times.
iain mutch - By all means, enjoy!
Crankin' the volume on side D of the vinyl. Awesome Rockin' Prog-Pop from Paul! After several listens, this album is "getting better all the time"!
Steve Derda - " ... it can't get no worse!" :-) (Sorry, I couldn't resist). No, actually the album is now getting better for me too.
@@MeanMrMayo Good one! The musicianship, production and arrangements are also something that needs to be acknowledged. I think Paul plays most of the guitars, bass, keyboards and some drums/percussion. The man hasn't lost his virtuosity on several instruments that's for sure!
Interesting to hear your first impressions. I don't know and Come on to Me are very good songs, but if they're the highest standard the album has to offer, I think I'll be in agreement that this album is only above average. Must listen to it myself first, of course!
Thank you. You've made me order the album with this review. Peace and Love
I agree with you 100%. You were right on every song. I think at this point in his career he's not looking to keep "writing the hits" but instead write songs that appeal to him. Hope he has more albums in him to write before he passes. Would be a shame to end on this one.
Hey Joe, I must admit that if two of the singles are you're favorites, I am still a bit concerned about this one. But I'm happy to know that at least he is not rapping! I guess come Friday or Saturday I'll have my own opinion. It's great Fuh You that you were able to get an early copy. Thanks for doing this and take care...
Tim Allen - Can't wait fuh your opinion, Tim. Make it known, whatever it is!
As I warned you, I am back after my first listen to the album. I also listened to snippets of each song as I played your video. I'm thinking you've done a very fair review here. The albums does lose some legs in the second half. I'm wondering if he should have left it at 10 songs and developed them a bit further. There are definitely some "moments" here and the album as a whole is a very easy listen. Overall, its a collection of pop songs, which is never a bad thing, but I'm left wanting more and feeling some of the ideas could have been taken to another level. Your thoughts on C-Link are interesting as I think its a stand-out segment and an example of one of those ideas that could have been expanded into something more substantial. What's left now is to see how time will treat this collection of tunes.
FitToBe TieDyed - Glad you made it here. I still have my official review coming (as this one was more a first reaction). There is one song that's risen, but after 7 listens now I still find myself mostly mystified as to what so many people think they're hearing here (heh heh). I'm positive that many fans sincerely do love this new album, but honestly I think some of them are ga-ga because it's Paul, and he hasn't had a new record to get excited about in 5 years. Nothing wrong with having a good time, but I predict that in weeks or months from now, this album will not be their go-to Macca Music.
Yes, I think you've pegged it, Joe. It won't resonate with me in 5 years as "New" does.
I thank you for doing this. Unlike some others, I believe it is reasonable to hear your initial thoughts and still be able to hear it for ourselves and judge it with fresh ears on Friday. I am going to sit with it....turn the lights down....and give it a solid listen. I will then play it again a second time while writing some random notes. I will give it at least 3 or 4 listens, as you did before I make my "initial reaction" video. However, I must say I am a "bit" concerned. You and I are very close in age, we are similar in our upbringing in the world of the Beatles, and we seem to have very similar thoughts on all things Fab 4. So when you mention that Come On To Me is your favorite so far...I worry because although I enjoy the song (it's a B song for me} the thought that it's one of the best on the LP is scary. I remember when the single "NEW" came out in 2013....I loved it and thought it was a cool little tune. But when I finally heard the rest of the album I found numerous other songs that were better than NEW. So this concerns me. Also you're always very honest and upfront when it come to the Beatles.....if you love something, you tell us. And if you think something stinks, you tell us. I have always appreciated your honesty. So when I watched this and saw that you were not all excited and jumping for joy...AND AT THE SAME TIME you were not totally slamming the album either.....right away I feel like the album came across as MEH to you by your demeanor. But then you kind of confirmed my thoughts near the end when you said that it's not (just based on your initial reaction) a Top 10 in Paul's albums....and yet it's not as bad as Press To Play or Driving Rain. So that's upsetting because is this one of those albums I will play initially and then hardly ever go back to? That's a shame because this "could" be Paul's final massive all out studio album release and if it ends up being a "MEH" album, that's a travesty. If that's the case, perhaps NEW should have been his final triumph. Well, like you said, I will listen for myself and be very fair in my assessment....and we are all different so perhaps I may find something about it I love....who knows. Anyway, I appreciate you doing this video. By the way...how was the voice on the tunes? Passable? Serviceable? As good as on NEW? Good guitars on the album? Any cool solos? Thanks Joe....peace and take care.....Matt
Matthew Street - Hey Matt, thanks for your comment. I can't believe that with all the care and notes I took in advance, I still forgot to mention Paul's voice. What can I say though that has not been already said? He is 76, and I've come to expect that it's not what it once was. I think at times his unsteadiness (for lack of a better word) is more prominent and obvious, but at other times it is masked better and is not as noticeable. I regret to have to restate that I do think the new album is rather "meh" to me - and it is one I just know here and now that I will not be returning to much in the future (though I can see myself playing the first 7 or so songs from time to time and then switching off). But y'know, the way I see this is that not all Paul's latest studio releases can be masterpieces, so if we had the Internet in older decades and were making UA-cam videos when albums like WILD LIFE, BROAD STREET, PIPES OF PEACE, DRIVING RAIN or PRESS TO PLAY first were heard... what would we have said then? ... I wish I was more technically adept at talking instruments and music, though I have loosely mentioned where I liked some piano and drums on a couple of occasions - and also the moody guitar piece that ends the whole album. .... There is always the chance you will have a completely different perspective on the album when you hear it. For me, I said all along that I thought NEW should have been his last album because I thought it was so good and relatively positive. I hope ES is not the last word from Paul. Take Care, my friend.
And to make matters worse....what's all over the news today? How Paul saw God during a drug trip and how Linda appeared to him as a white squirrel. Sheesh, did he say this to get attention to himself for the upcoming release? Will write more later....Matt
Matthew Street - This is the first I'm hearing of this.
I appreciate the review. Your channel is a must for Beatle fans. If NEW would be like Band on the Run would this new album be like the follow up VENUS AND MARS? Great album followed by just a good album.
franco f - Not for me. I even like VENUS AND MARS better than BAND ON THE RUN (or at least just as much). To me it's more like TUG OF WAR being followed by PIPES OF PEACE.
This is a great review video
I love love love this album.Im prone to initial hyperbole but this time it’s different.Like you it took me four listens. On first listen I was hmmmmm “I dunno about this”.
Now wow it may be in my top 5 Macca albums.
Anyway love your reviews btw I feel the same about “come on to me “ underwhelmed at first but love it.Likewise “ fuh you” love it and such fun.
I don't even know you, but i kinda trust your judgement. Paul has such a rich musical history from which he is constantly measured against. Like yourself I always get joy and listening pleasure from a handful of tracks from every macca album, I wouldn't expect them all to be giving me 'eargasms'. Looking forward to hearing it in the UK. :)
Thanks Joe! Hope you’ll do another video on release day if you get the LP-it’s tradition for new Beatle-related releases, right?
jshdllrd - Right!
Hi Joe, Thanks for your early & 'initial' response to Paul's new release. I, like you, am a die-hard Beatle & solo Beatle fan as we have both been so for a very, very long time. I'm writing this because it is a criticism of you, me, & all other 'die-hards' of Paul's solo releases since 1970. We all get excited & have a huge expectation of a new Paul release. I remember very clearly in 1976, after the huge wave following the releases of Band on the Run, Juniors Farm, Venus & Mars. I was so hanging out for his new release of 'Wings at the speed of sound'. I raced to the record shop on my bicycle to get it on the day of release & put it on my turntable. .. I was so disappointed on first listening. I expected so much more. At the time, I wanted to hear more 'heavy & rocking' Paul. Then there was London Town. Better I thought, but still not 'Jet' to me. Like many, I started to lose a little hope after 'Tug of war' releases. I clung on. After 'Off the ground', I again despaired a bit. Flaming Pie brought me back again. I guess, that all I'm trying to say is.... let all us die hard fans just accept & enjoy some or all of Paul's work. I hate to think of all the crap media/false reminiscing that will occur when we finally lose him. I have decided to just savour the moment. All the best Joe & keep them great videos coming. GAZ (Melbourne/Australia)
Gazza P - Thanks so much for your thoughts and nice words. But I actually had a rather low expectation of this particular record. I suppose as a result, it turned out better than I feared. Of course I want to love everything that Paul releases, but of course this is not always 100% possible. You say let's just enjoy some or all of Paul's work; I have enjoyed some from this new album. Cheers!
Go Joe. Thanks for the duel ! Ha. GAZ
Good review.. roll on the 7th!!
im so glad Paul is going strong makes me happy
Lisa Lentile - Same here. He looked great on Jimmy Fallon last night too.
Sounds like a fair review. Think I'll buy the LP version.
Hey Joe, I had a bit of falling out with you over a Pet Sounds video some months back. But in my mind I never really lost respect for your input on beatles music. I think Egypt Station is a pretty decent McCartney Album..and I'm gonna resubscribe.
Goat bone - Cool. I don't actually recall the Pet Sounds situation, but naturally there have been many people who didn't see eye to eye with me there. It's hard when there is a great album (or movie, etc) that for some reason does not click with you.
Nice, honest review! Just how you realy feel about the album. My expectations are not very high, after hearing the first 3 songs and your comments on the album. The last realy beautiful album for me is Flaming Pie.
Joe thanks WOW you gave a great amt of info on your first review I am wondering if the super delux version will be better if in fact the extra songs are added in to the standard mix. I know targets extra 2 tracks are added on at the end. Im hoping I can get the target one if not the superdeluxe. Is it better then Flaming Pie or CCB?
Joseph Mantineo - I love FLAMING PIE, I think it's in Paul's Top 5... so no, I don't think EGYPT STATION is anywhere in its league. I would listen to ES way ahead of CCB, though.
@@MeanMrMayo how about chaos and Creation in the backyard?
Joseph - CHAOS is far better, imo .
Very well said about how a song can grow on you. I have heard the album once so far and liked it but I am sure I will possibly love some of it or all of it after a few listens.
Also that guitar on Happy With You😍🔥
I can always rely on you! I canceled Amazon, and Hit the Target pre-order!
While the album might be an average album (in McCartney measurements at least, which are different than those of most other musicians), it's absolutely amazing when you consider that the man is in his late 70's, still puts out decent (sometimes even great) albums, and can still rock with conviction (not to mention still touring, doing three hour sets, and all that). The guy just continues to be inspirational.
Nice haircut...in the mountains of Southern California ..thanks for sharing
Robert Pfeiffer - hey Robert! Thanks for commenting,
Dude the song I Don't Know I highly recommend listening to at 2.5 speed on UA-cam its soo good I wish Paul would re release it at that speed it makes it soo much better
Takes me at least a dozen listens to really get to grips with an album and those that I love on first listen are the ones that I go back to the least. Still enjoyed your review.
I literally ordered the album immediately after watching this review, like I said I would. I got the 18 track CD, just waiting for it now. I agree with you completely about repeating in songs over and over, it's definitely because they ain't got anything for that bit. Peace and Love. Also although I ain't heard it yet, I do believe that we've had the best of Paul's late years music in the album NEW. Although when I first heard NEW I liked a few, loved a couple and thought 1 was a bit rough and the rest just passable. But, now I think NEW is in his top 10 albums, actually between 6-10 but it fluctuates, but on average is around there. So who knows, but I don't see this one doing that, it seems too light airy and commercial nothing. What do I know though. Once again, I like your vids, Peace and Love.
Craig Warner - I also love NEW. It currently places at #5 for me amongst all of Paul's solo albums.
Incredible album. Up there with Band On The Run or Chaos And Creation On The Backyard
Listened to Egypt Station once. Had it on in background doing house stuff.
Was actually surprised I kinda enjoyed it.
Had my doubts going in, but not bad.
Appreciate your thoughts on the album. I must say that I have low expectations for the album but I will purchase it as I always buy whatever he releases. I think "New" was a mostly fantastic listening experience and had hoped he'd have an even better followup.
James Dunn - Thanks. I really, really loved NEW and thought it had the strength to possibly be a #1 album. I did not see how EGYPT STATION could be as good, though I was hoping. As it turns out I think NEW is much better than EGYPT STATION, but I have been reading opinions from the fans now, and some of them feel ES is better. I'm sure many are sincere, but I can't help thinking some diehard devotees are intent on trying to love this new album any which way they can.
Thanks for the reply! I will tell you my opinion after I obtain the album and give it a few listens.
Oh yeah. Subscribed!
I can now comment after having heard the whole album.
I think there are some amazing songs. As most reviews say, this isn't "another" Paul's best album. But for me, I just can't compare this Paul with a younger one (Similar how I just can't compare Abbey Road with Please Please Me).
I am glad Paul's still around. For as old as he is, this album is amazing. It still is (for me) better than most songs that are being released now-a-days.
I'll keep listening to it so I can have a complete opinion on the record, but I think it's an album I'll be able to treasure.
Good to know, Joe. At least there are some tunes to look forward to.
Also! I know that “confidante” is about Paul’s guitar, he said that during a recent interview.
Cailtin Larkin - Ugh. Wish I'd known that. Or ugh, maybe I wish I didn't now. What a way to cheapen a decent song. Almost as bad as finding out "Martha My Dear" was about a sheepdog, and that "Got to Get You Into My Life" was actually about marijuana.
Ok. That's your your opinion. Nice t-shirt. I got one just like it the first night Paul played in Tinley Park in 2016. Btw my cover pic was taken after that concert. Beatles forever!
Hi Joe. It's interesting you saw Happy With You as Paul singing about himself; my take on it is that there's a seed of autobiography in there but it's not necessarily a 'true' song about things Paul did himself. After all, he's done songs in the past (eg Band on the Run) where he uses the word 'I' but those songs are still fictional. I don't think he would characterise his stoned days (shared with Linda) in this way. I could be wrong but that's my take on it. I'm enjoying the album so far. I love Confidante. I think it's about his guitar.
James Griffiths - Hi James. There is actually something out there called "Track By Track" where Paul talks about each new song... and for "Happy With You" he did say it was about himself. And yes, now I realize that "Confidante" is about his guitar. Too bad I didn't know that before I made the video!
thanks for that fine review of egypt station
jeff kendall - Cheers, Jeff.
mate thanks for your review but can you find out what's happening with WHITE ALBUM 50 anniversary edition? Is it coming out in November where I too will be celebrating my 50th BIRTHDAY (guess which track i will play first up, hehe!). We should have had an official announcement about it by now, surely ? What's Going On ??? Cheers from Oz, Rob.
tenniscollector - The word on the street right now is that there will be an official announcement in late September, and that the release should be coming out in November, very possibly 11/9 .
I hope it includes the Esher sessions!
Alan Antimatter - I can't swear 100%, but I'm fairly sure I heard that this is more or less unofficially confirmed.
see site:"The Beatles White Album 1968-2018"
Interested in you review.Not listened to it yet.Still think Chaos and creation was a fabulous album.I have been a McCartney fan since the 60s and was in the original fan club from start to finish.I get a little bit of a question mark when he release something now.I don,t know was a classic but not impressed by the other two singles.Still think he needs someone to say what they think about some songs,like a Lennon figure.Will be buying it,and no doubt there will be some classic Paul on it.
Joe ! So cool you got a copy early! I ordered the Barnes and Noble Exclusive Colored Vinyl. I’m looking forward to listening to a new Paul McCartney album!
My Early Reaction to Egypt Station. Hello Everyone, I am soaking in the new Paul McCartney album Egypt Station as I type this post. Upon first listen, I will say this. This album sunk in fast with me. It is a very strong effort, enough so that it can stand with his 2000 albums, a period where we saw a new creative spirit in Pau's newer music. For those of you who stop following Paul work after the 1990s, then that is too bad because with this 2000s releases, all are a great later day efforts and you are missing some wonderful music. I think a lot of people see The Beatles in the eyes of nostalgia and forget Paul and Ringo are still creating new music. With Egypt Station, the McCartney touch is still burning. The old man still has it. If you have not followed Paul's more recent albums, then please consider giving this one a chance. Give up a few hours of watching something on Netflix and give the album a detail listen serval times over. Listen to it on at lease good computer speakers or better yet on a nice sound system but please don't use smart phone or ear buds. Every track is worthy of attention. It is a hard task to welcome newer effort by an artist who has presented a incredible body of work but give it a chance. Egypt Station is worthy later day effort and may end up ranking among is best albums. The production and musicianship is of the highest level .Their is a lot of interesting changes in some of the songs reminiscing of Ram and the catchy Paul melodies which are very strong. Egypt Station is an effort very much worthy of Paul's legacy.
Good point. I was speaking more generally. I think the comment about his effort level is valid, and certainly understandable. Just fewer and far between is my point.
Dominoes is one of my favourites! Classic McCartney
Abbey Station :
You forgot to say that Paul delivered to us the last Beatles album !
Some kind of Abbey Road 2... Love Egypt Station
I love "People want peace""Happy with you", and quite a heavy emotion with "Do it now"
I listened to this album only one time !
:)
Just pre-ordered the Target Exclusive. We have to enjoy, and support, Paul while he’s still on this Earth.
We don't "have to" support him as it's a choice. But I always do.
Amen!
Gotta "support" him. He really needs the money.
It usually happens to people who have just discovered an album. Last songs are the hardest to appreciate because you have been hearing other music and your brain feels overloaded
So THAT's what a "concertina album" looks like. And it's "special", which means the copies available on Friday won't fold out like such? Or we pay extra to have it fold out like such? Either way, with different editions and formats, Paul is gonna make a mint!
I just listened to Despite Repeated Warnings and must say I find it incredible! Had to play it four times in a row! Also found Caesars Rock and Dominoes both delightful! I'm glad you're reserving your main opinion until further listens. I'm thinking this may be one of Paul's very best!
MeanMrMayo, to you have a more favorable opinion of this new release. Your reaction seemed to be on the lukewarm middle album ranking with your video. I have absorbed the album not just by full attention listening but listening it in the care and I will rank it up there with his best work.
Vinylsearch - I now have a more favorable opinion, yes. But I don't consider it one of his very best.
Don't mind some of the ones you didn't particularly like. My favorite track on the album is Hand in Hand. Not particularly fond of the uptempo ones myself. Like Dominoes, however didn't initially. Have you got hold of the Target Exclusive yet, with those extra two tracks? I quite agree that it's not a particularly strong album. I love some of the stuff on it, but only feel strongly about 4 tracks in that regard. The ones I like least are People Want Peace, and Who Cares.
natpash - Yes, I got the Target exclusive. Not sure how I feel about the 2 bonus tracks yet. I will be making an "official review" video eventually after sending more time with the new album.
I listend to the album three times yesterday, I've given it some time to digest, and I'm coming away with pretty much your thoughts. It's an okay album. Nothing too speical. I will say I felt it was an imporvment over "New", which I'm still not a huge fan of. For me, it's about on pare with Driving Rain. Nothing too great here, but there is enough to warrant a purcahse. My vinyl copy will arrive Firday, maybe a few spins will change my mind a bit, but I doubt it. I'm pretty firm on a C+ as a rating. Paul's made far greater albums and in the bigger picutre, Egypt Station does fall somehwere in the middle of the pack. Great video and great inital thoughts/feedback. Thanks for sharing.
Justin Manning - Thanks for offering your thoughts.
I corrected my post above sir. Thank you for your initial thoughts and feedback. I know its not a final review or final judgment as I orginally idicated. :)
I kinda wonder if unreleased tracks left off of "Chaos", "MAF" and "New" would have produced a more solid album had they been compiled and released? I guess I'll draw my own opinion of "ES" on Friday!
Steve Derda - Be sure to report your findings.
Hell To Pay from NEW outtakes is one of the best post-Wings songs he's written
Watching in 2021, in case I haven't said it before, I think Confidant is my favorite song on the album.
it's not a free pass , it's something you like, to your tastes. it just happens to be new music from your tastes that go way back in the day. we should just turn the tables and tell of these folks going off on doing the "new" music thing to get their shit together and start listening to the "old" music when music was actually music:)
To me the best music is the stuff you have to listen to several times before you can appreciate, often the ones you like on first or second hearing become hohum. Not always mind-Telegraph road comes to mind.
Ceasar Rock reminded me of something from his first album, McCartney, particularly the track Oo You. Anyone else get that vibe?
good call!!
Whoa, someone said in a post here that they tweeted this video to Paul and the response was that they're pissed that you got an advance copy. Whoops, I guess they don't want sales to drop by what some have said that they'll cancel their order.
I'm a Beatles & McCartney fan and I've ordered the 2-lp vinyl collector for my collection plus the cd so that I can listen to the tunes.
I won't cancel my order based on what you've said here, but I was interested in what you said. Yes, I agree, that sometimes music has to grow on you and to really dig deep into an album is to read the lyrics, listen and let it sink in.
Too much of today's new pop music is crap, so how much does anyone listen to that crap. Paul isn't going to be releasing much in the future, if at all, so this might be his Swan Song- who knows. I'm kinda sad that Paul didn't at least have Ringo on a tune or two either with some drumming or backup lyrics, because that would have created more interest.
And of course, no George Martin to have a come-back with Paul. Maybe at least he could of had Allan Parsons involved, but so many opportunities wasted for what may be one of his last. Or maybe he does have a plan for him and Ringo in the future. I'd buy it.
Paul was pissed? For all the free promotion of this album, Paul should send Mr. Mayo both an autographed copy AND his MBE!
G Price - I don't even know if that tweet thing is a true story. But if you read these comments, there's good news: There are a good number of people here who have now decided to buy EGYPT STATION by seeing this video - even though they were not sure whether they'd go ahead and buy it at first after being disappointed in the first 3 songs they'd heard in advance (which of course I did not put out there).
Enrico Sanchez - Oh, that was likely a wind-up. But it would be amazing if Paul watched the video, though I didn't mean to offend. If you're reading this, Paul - I'd like ya to know I'm a huge fan of NEW, BACK TO THE EGG, McCARTNEY II, OFF THE GROUND, and even WILD LIFE - among other underdogs! Cheers! :)
MeanMrMayo- Joe, I hope to clicked the "read more" in my post because I said the good things about Paul and the fact that I'm buying the vinyl and cd, so I haven't been one of those to cancel my order. Just wondered if you got to read my entire post. Thanks bud.
G Price - Oh yes, definitely. Thanks.
What gets me excited is that Paul and other stars of his generation are pushing the boundaries of what older musicians can do in pop and how long they can be creative. Heck, Paul could very well ("with a litte luck" health-wise) make another five studio albums and still be releasing new music in his early 90s!
FrF - I would not be at all surprised.