McCartney III Review New Paul McCartney Album 🙂😯
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- McCartney III Review New Paul McCartney Album
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Chapters:
1:20 Long Tailed Winter Bird
3:16 Find My Way
4:26 Pretty Boys
6:05 Women And Wives
7:15 Lavatory Lil
9:01 Deep Deep Feeling
11:27 Slidin'
12:33 Kiss Of Venus
13:50 Seize The Day
15:08 Deep Down
17:05 Winter Bird/When Winter Comes
18:15 Conclusion
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Andrew Dixon
I love the album. Full of joy and little gems. And it got the magic of a genius: the more you listen, the more you like.
Paul owes us another three of these - he defaulted in 1990, 2000 and 2010.
I know right!! lol
McCartney 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
and he probably has the demos from those years to put those records out if he wanted to. Return to pepperland case in point
@@AdamBHarrisHarpist I’m hoping Return to Pepperland will be released in its entirety on the Press to Play reissue.
Ha!!! Yes!! At least my prediction came true. I predicted McCartney III would be released ending in a Zero. I said this in 1980 when I was 10, buying the Coming Up 45, playing it to death.
I'm glad my wish came true.
Much nonsense dispensed elsewhere (never on here) about Paul's voice. Having heard it meself now, it's absolutely fine. His 'median' singing voice is nowadays drier and an octave lower than in his younger days, (to, presumably, ensure he stays in tune on the higher chords), but still works in its own right.
For me, this album is worth it for Deep, Deep Feeling & Deep Down alone. Wonderful, Wonderful songs.
Well Andrew I was holding my breath hoping that you would like this album and I'm so glad you did. I've played this album now about seven times and I really enjoy it. Another thing is you were so right about deep deep feeling. I couldn't explain that song but you explained it for me, thank you. Even though it's over 8 minutes you just have to crank it up and just sit down and just listen to it. And for you Andrew I'm going to give you a 10 out of 10 for your review. Very honest.
Listened to it three times now. First impression was, some good songs, some classic Macca tracks. With each listen, the album seems to open up a bit and I’m confident it will end up a favourite. Does it compete with his best? Dunno and it doesn’t matter. The guy is 78 and nobody has the rights to be this good at that age. Shows what a gift the man has.
I heard a lo-fi leak and had the same impression regarding Women and Wives-it’s his new Lady Madonna. I love that he gave us this gift.
This is a real grower. Gets better the more you play and the more you discover. Sounds great too. The songs are varied and show his craftsmanship off. The melodies and the playing are great. It’s really consistent as well. I like the homemade feel and lack of commercial feel. I wasn’t a fan of Come on to me and fuh you on the last album. There is no let it be, maybe I’m amazed or blackbird, but I feel very lucky we can still listen to his music after all this time and for it to sound so fresh and warm. Sounds perfect by the log fire this Christmas.
An album pleasing to my ears. Sounds playfully inspired to me. I have only listened a couple of times and so far Deep deep feeling is my favourite. I think it’s one if his best in a long time. Four golden stars out of five.
I can’t wait for Friday.
Superb review as usual, deeply insightful and I agree very much with your judgement of the tracks on the album. I’m really excited to receive my vinyl copy, which I’m hoping may arrive tomorrow 🤞🏻
Thank you Andrew - always happy to meet a true McCartney fan - He remains Exceptional
This album grew on me. Now I'm loving it. Deep Deep Feeling expresses so much! Kind of a trance therapy session! Very original and brave.
Busy few weeks with the album drop, the interview with Idris Elba on the BBC1on Saturday , then the 2018 cavern gig on BBC1 on Christmas Day
Nice review Andrew. It seems like Find My Way is being pushed as a single as of now.
I have to agree with your review, Andrew. Deep, Deep Feeling is my favorite song on the album- like a Pink Floyd jam that rocks between 2 fabulous chords and just blows your mind!!!💕
I love it. All of it. Ive listened all the way through about 6 times. I've been surprised how equivocal some reviews on youtube have been. I guess critics feel they arent doing their job if they dont criticize something, but I feel like people are really scraping the bottom of the barrel to find things to criticize. It would be a wonderful album to have on in the background at a party, or, under lockdown, to blast around the house while doing chores. It should be played loud with a good sound system.
As always a great video, to me you are like the chairman of an online Beatles and Solo Beatles society, what with great reviews, opinions and listening parties you really do cover the lot. Thankyou Sir!
As for the album I have to say that Mr McCartney most definitely still has it, it goes to prove that when you are as good as he is it never really goes. I don’t liken him to Bob Dylan (not really a Dylan fan I’m afraid) I liken him to David Hockney- still burning with artistic brilliance and still in rude creative health.
This album really does grow with each listen but for me it catches light when Deep Deep Feeling kicks in. How many artists let alone one who is 78 could produce a track this fantastic? For me that track is up there with the best of what he has written over the years and considering what Paul McCartney has written that’s quite an achievement!
This album has more than a shade of melancholy and reflection but that’s absolutely fine by me, that said - at the same time it’s uplifting too.
Paul McCartney is still a force and without doubt the greatest living British songwriter- but then we knew that already didn’t we?!
Thanks Batt (or Mr Mann?)! Interesting comparison to Hockney, with them being good friends. Deep Deep Feeling is the kind of thing (like "Appreciate" on NEW) that puts Paul in a completely different creative league to everyone else of his era.
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Batt or Mr Mann- both most acceptable Sir!
I make you absolutely correct with that Macca assessment. Compliments of the season to you and thanks for the terrific videos👍👍
Sounds wonderful. Can't wait to play it in a couple days!
Just listened to it now mate, I think it’s really really good! Some great stuff on there. I don’t think his voice is bad at all. I’m with you on Deep Deep Feeling...fabulous groove. A solid 8 out of 10 album for me.
I have just ordered the four deluxe CDs of McCartney 3 , in different colours as each cd has a different bones tracks , can't wait for Friday to come .
Im listening to my copy now it just got delivered. Im on deep deep feeling the album is fantastic
Super end to a terrible year - A Paul McCartney Album.
@MrIzzydye Led Zeppelin will release a reunion album before new year
We're all lifelong Paul fans. This was a very kind and generous review, lol! I'll listen maybe once or twice more to the album. :-)
Just had my first listen, really enjoyed it, I have to agree with you it was really nice to hear his voice as a 78 year old, that is after all who he is now. First thing I have to say is off the back of this I really really would like to hear a McCartney album recorded with Rick Rueben in the same vain as the Johnny Cash albums. Favorite songs from the first listen are Deep Deep Feeling, really interesting production, soundscapes are beautiful. ALSO loved Deep Down, great vocals, proves he can still belt out a rocker. I also like that is just fees like he's having fun, I wouldn't say its a commercial sounding album, he hasn't made this for a series of singles that's for sure.
Freakin YES!!! I haven't even watched this yet and its just what I needed!!! Well done Itai K. Well Done.
Just got mine today! There's no bigger McCartney fan than me (I bet everybody says that) and I was expecting disappointment, especially as his voice has changed, but I was surprised by 2 songs that stand out on first listening : Seize the day reminds me of something on Pepper Psychedelic Beatles vibe. Also, 'when winter comes' I keep imagining a Rupert the bear cartoon with this being one of the songs. I like these two but I think I'm going to have to see if any of the others can grow on me but it's a first listen so too early to judge the album.
Couldn't agree more about the Rupert vibe of When Winter Comes, I wonder if it was originally written with the Rupert film in mind? Though of course it wasn't on the bootleg Rupert album so maybe not!
Excellent review, Andrew! Pretty Boys gives me an Early Days from New vibe.
Pretty Boys reminds me of Early Days from Paul’s “New” Album
Is it possible to find a little bit of heaven in the hell that we are living in (pandemic, etc)? Prior to listening to this album, the answer would've been NO. Since then, I've changed my answer. McCartney III is the bit of heaven I needed. I LOVE this album. I'm listening to it as I write this. Paul McCartney's music is medicine for the soul. I'm feeling better already.
Outstanding, Andrew. I can't wait to hear it myself. Cheers!
Liked the album and it will be a grower , lavatory lil , deep deep feeling , pretty boys , deep down ,standouts for me. I’ll be playing it loud today
Sorry for leaving so many post on your vids but you have risen to the top section of my viewing obsession, so am currently easing my anxiety by giving my two penneth and involving myself in your impressive channel... As with 'Egypt Station' I'm still trying to give love to his recent work but really struggling so far 'Long Tailed Winter Bird' & 'Winter Bird / When Winter Comes' are the only two I can give that love to... For me I think that it's mainly the lyrics I struggle with when it comes to McCartney...
Hey no worries you comment as much as you like it's all good, cheers! 🙂👍
Thank you Andrew for a very thoughtful review! Very happy to have stumbled onto your channel! My copies(CD/VINYL) are apparently arriving a few days later than originally stated by amazon Canada, ( Canada post tie-ups I'm sure), But looking forward to it even more than before! Thanks again! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you, same to you! Hope the post isn't delayed too much!
I managed to get the CD too and listened to it tonight. Loved it, enjoyed it - only thing, wish there was an instrumental or two, like McCartney II.
how did everyone get the cd already?!
Just some shops accidentally selling it early.
@@AndrewDixonMusic oh ok. thanks!
I haven't heard any songs from it yet, but some reviewers were saying his singing voice is not that good anymore as he is 78 years old. What do you think?
@@royerikson6274 It has changed a lot, that can't be denied, but I have no problem if he sings like a 78-year-old, after all that's what he is, We are seeing the man's life laid out in front of us and it's a rare thing to have someone's voice on record from them being a 20 year old right through to almost 80, We're getting to see the full story and I love it!
Really excited for this. My favourite Paul albums are the ones where he isn't interested in chart hits and after Egypt Station (I'm still not a fan- sorry Andrew!) I am proper up for this
Great review... so much better than most in the press... to hear a real McCartney/Beatles fan break it down, and not be afraid to say what he's not as keen on, is refreshing! I don't usually watch reviews, but I stuck around right to the end as your knowledge and passion really shine through. I never got Egypt Station, I really wanted to, but apart from one or two songs, it just didn't do it for me. This album, however, feels like a real classic, certainly in his top 5... I feel lucky to be able to experience such an awesome piece of rock history! Pretty Boys could have been on the White Album... imagine John Lennon singing the backing vocals near the end... to me if they'd been able to reunite this would have been a late Beatles classic, but the whole album works for me. Kiss of Venus is up there with Calico Skies, Deep Feeling is mind-blowingly good... though I have to agree with you about Slidin'... it's not bad, but would definitely be the one I'd skip if I were in a hurry :)
Thanks Christopher, a lot we agree on, apart from Egypt Station, for me that's a classic! 🙂👍
What an great review! I have the same thoughts of this album.
I thought tonight couldn't get any better ! A big Leeds win then Andrew does this. What a night 👍👍
Well, 1 out of 2 ain't bad 😉 #HCAFC
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Brilliant
My copy being delivered tomorrow morning. Would be awesome and deserved if it topped the Album Charts both for the recognition of who Paul McCartney is and also for the quality of the music he continues to produce. Greatest Music Artist of All Time by data and by quality and continued innovation.
Nice review! Pretty boys is my fave song on album. Well done Paul!!!!
Great review. Didn’t know this was out before Friday, I’m looking forward to listening to this on Friday.
Very thorough review (with nice guitar playing). Yup, appears I will be alone on Deep Deep Feeling!
I don't think you'll be alone on that Joe, I expect it will be a song that divides opinion! 🙂👍
Did you see theres a new Ringo “lockdown” album been announced as well ?
“Zoom In was recorded at Ringo Starr’s home studio from April to October 2020. He collaborated with Jeff Zobar who penned the title track, featuring Robbie Krieger on guitar. Sam Hollander wrote and produced “Teach Me To Tango;” Ringo added vocals and, of course, drums. Ringo co-wrote “Tides Will Turn” with his engineer Bruce Sugar, adding Reggae musicians who played with Bob Marley. “Not Enough Love In the World” was written by long-time All Starr member Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams”
I saw the announcement but haven't had chance to look in to it yet, so thanks there was much in your message that I didn't already know 🙂👍
@@AndrewDixonMusic out on March 19th I believe ! (Including a limited edition coloured red vinyl - just so he can compete with Macca on the coloured vinyls!)
@@nathanthomas5133 He'll never win that battle!
Did you also see they’re (re)releasing the Bob Dylan 1970 set of unreleased out-take tracks in February with 9 tracks from the session he did with George Harrison (74 tracks in total). More info on www.superdeluxeedition.com/news/bob-dylan-50th-anniversary-collection-1970-new-three-cd-outtakes-set
@@nathanthomas5133 Yes I'll definitely be getting that!
I believe Lavatory Lil is about Heather Mills.
I hope Paul is better than this. She's the mother of his younger daughter in the first place. Stay human!
yep 100% i thought that
It's about Yoko, like most of his songs..
Paul's biggest blunder. I hope it is about that swine.
He has said himself that it is about somebody in the professional sphere and that he will take her identity into his grave.
So no, not about his beloved daughter's mom. He is indeed above that.
Well done Andrew. Nice review, I’m really looking forward hear Mac 3 for myself. I really enjoy your videos. Have great rest of the week.
can't wait for my 6 colours , Japanese cd, songbook and 4 cd's with bonus tracks , i think i have enough
Thanks Andrew. Nice review. I like this album more with each listen. It's quickly moving up the ranks of my favorite McCartney. Deep Deep Feeling is my favorite. Over 8 minutes and feels like half that every time it ends. Could be my favorite overall album since Chaos and Creation.
A bit behind with my viewing but wanted to listen to the album first before hearing what you had to say and then of course Xmas festivity hit. I’ve only listened to it twice so far, on the first listen apart from the opening track and seize the day nothing seemed to jump out at me, except overall I just knew that there was enough there to know that the album was going to grow on me!!!! And sure enough it has already started on the 2nd listen, find my way, women and wives, the kiss of Venus (so glad you touched on his voice, thought it was quiet beautiful, I’m sure plenty will trash it and say how he has lost it) and the last track (also love the film short that accompanies the song) are starting to stand out. I guess what I like about this album is that I know I will here more and more on the next few listens and only time will tell where it ranks in the Macca discography!!! Just so pleased we are still getting new music and so glad you like the album!!!!!
Glad you're enjoying it! I think sometimes it helps to not be bowled over by an album on first listen, it's less likely to lose its appeal in future if you've grown in to it.
Just heard it full blast on headphones.
Favorites cuts: Lavatory Lil and Deep Deep Feeling.
General impression. Great recordings of the individual instruments. Fantastic/tasty drumming throughout. Very creative on the echo and reverb effects.
Dynamic compression on pianos and guitars are “slammed” (something that Paul has been doing for a long time.)
Regarding the song writing on the album. It comes across as Paul saying what he wants to say without the limitation of pleasing a producer or an audience. I respect it and love it. He has earned it.
Tony
Andrew, you’ll like this! Living in the U.K., when everyone in December seemed to be pre-ordering, the option wasn’t available on PaulMcCartney.CO.UK so I ordered on PaulMcCartney..COM. The CDs arrived today, on Jan 21st. There are some tracks I’ve never heard - today I get to listen to the album!!!
Enjoy! 🙂👍
SIMPLY JUST LOVE YOUR HONESTY .!
Would you say his voice on the album has benefitted from not touring this year?
I think likely yes, his speaking voice also seems to have lost some hoarseness
No
Good review, agree for the most part. Listened to my lp version a few times and likeing it. Some songs I love right away, others will probably grow on me. "Find my way" "Pretty Boys" and "Seize the Day" are among my favourite s. "Deep Down" is not at the moment, but I understand what you mean and am giving the song another chance. Really a nice surprise, glad to have the album in the collection.
Crackin review (as always). Ive listened twice , on vinyl .... enjoyed what i`ve heard so far. When the CD arrives i can put it onto my ipod and spend time with it at work. Thanks Andrew x
I love this album I’m listening to it quiet a lot great chat Andrew thanks 🙏
Certainly true, the album sounds much better when played on a hi fi system (at volume and with LP) than played on CD on a small machine - particularly Deep Deep Feeling, where the waves of undulating sound textures show up. Also the vinyl LP running order is different than the CD - Slidin' after Lavatory Lil and before DDF - and works better.
I have the red vinyl album on order but downloaded a copy from a torrent site and have listened 3 times through. As per usual it sounds better after each listening with my only criticism being his attempts at a falsetto voice which at his age now I don't think he should be attempting. Apart from that I think your review is very well spot on Alan and I too will be looking forward to playing the vinyl "loud" this weekend.
I usually need a few spins to really get into a new Paul Album. But this time it hit me right away. During the first listening I really looking forward to the next spin, and the next...
Really a very good review to the album.
Hi Andrew! I really enjoyed your well considered thoughts on MIII. I’ve been listening to the low-fi mp3 version doing the rounds and I agree it’s a real grower of an album compared to the joyous summer vibe immediacy of Egypt Station. I can’t wait to hear the full quality *actual* album at full volume! So far the only tracks that haven’t grabbed me are Women & Wives and Slidin. Even they are good solid tracks though, that I suspect I will warm to in time. Pretty Boys is the most pleasant surprise for me, a gorgeous track I am still discovering hidden delights in. All in all, this album is a real treat that rewards re-listening and the perfect winter follow up to ES!
I hope the lofi version you have is better quality than than what I had for Find My Way, that was dreadful!
I felt really sad to see Paul had to block comments on one of the tracks die to criticism. A living legend posts free music for us and people are so abusive he stoped comments. What a gross world we live in.
Which song was this?
mis favoritos .. track 2, 7 woooow!!!!!! y 9
Even as a 78 year old man - if he can enjoy life’s pleasures to the full, then good luck to him so I too don’t find him singing possibly ‘raunchy’ stuff inherently distasteful. In any case songwriters are entitled to adopt personae and play around with pronouns. Often the ‘I’ isn’t really ‘I’ and ‘there are lots of examples where. ‘ you’ can even be ‘I!’
Hi Andrew. Wild that you are talking about this and you have it as well . For us in the US we are still waiting for it on Friday :). But you know it was fun to have a sneak peek at it and I have herd some of the songs and I do like it :). And I did get some of the colored vinyl on . As you know ( I love colored vinyl lol ) . So win I do get mine we will have a go at it . Great video you did and take care and in joy !!!!!
Thanks Brad! It's also not out here until Friday but one of the supermarkets accidentally put it on sale at the start of the week, So I jumped in the car and got down there as quick as possible and got lucky!
I've got the white vinyl arriving shortly as well as the Spotify Coke bottle green, Very much looking forward to playing those!
Deep Down is raising up! The groove is so cool, luv it.
For No One on Revolver is a great example of the descending bass line and one of his most under rated songs , a favourite of mine.
Hi Andrew,
Your mix of Chaos And Creation, Electric Arguments and Egypt Station is an interesting one.
In my next listen i will keep this in mind.
I must say I like the album more and more. In the beginning I missed the Paul McCartney vibe, but it's coming my way.
Ranking the 3 McCartney albums, my choises will be:
3. McCartney II 1980
2. McCartney III 2020
1. McCartney 1970
Take care, stay safe.
I'm been looking forward to hearing it but your enthusiasm has made me a bit more excited. I'm a big fan of McCartney's experimental side; Press to Play is my favourite album of his from the '80s. Sounds like there's going to be a lot to like!
Incidentally, have you seen the Rick Rubin film announcement? Also, have you heard Ringo's new song?
Thanks Andrew! I've seen the one minute trailer for the Rick Rubin documentary, glad to see that's coming as it's been known for a while that something like this was happening, should be very interesting!
I saw there was a Ringo announcement today but have not heard it yet
@@AndrewDixonMusic The Ringo song's good; it's a lot of fun to listen to.
@@andrewbowman4611 Absolutely agree with you Andrew. The new Ringo song is really good.
Can’t we count Chaos and Creation as a solo-solo album? I know, he did not produce it and there are a few guests, but he plays all or almost all of the instruments. I agree, the main difference is that it does not feel home-made and it wasn’t...
No, he didn't produce it. That's a big difference right there
Waiting for my vinyl copy, so hopefully I'll get that soon. I've been avoiding all reviews, as I like to hear things first on a blank canvas, as it were, but as I'm so close to hearing this myself I thought I'd listen to your thoughts, Andrew. It all sounds as though this is the sort of Macca album that is right up my street, because you mentioned 'smashing' Egypt Station, Chaos and Electric Arguments together - wow, those are my favourite three albums of his since Flaming Pie so that sounds very promising! Enjoyed your post, fella, and wishing you and yours a good Christmas and peaceful healthy New Year.
Cheers Mark, oh heck I hope I haven't raised your expectations too much! I'm sure you'll enjoy it though. Merry Christmas 🙂👍
Great review, Andrew. I just finished my first listen and really enjoyed it. I'd be curious to hear how it sits among your Paul solo album rankings once it's had enough time to sit with you.
Great review Andrew, thank you. Its on Pre Order! Merry Christmas to all McCartney Fans out there!
Thanks for doing that! Certainly has me intrigued
I've listened to it a couple of times. Still waiting for my vinyl copy to arrive. I liked it but does it have a Maybe I'm Amazed on it? No. I thought Memory Almost Full had catchier songs. Again, I've only listened to it a couple of times. Nice breakdown of the tracks. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Andrew, personally I was underwhelmed by Egypt Station. I am however looking forward to hearing this on Friday. Great to hear your thoughts 👍
Are you going to do an unboxing of all the vinyl variations you are getting? Love the videos
Definitely at some point I'll do something along those lines 🙂👍
I don't dare watch this post (or the previous one) because of "spoiler-phobia"! Even the emojis in your title make me anxious!! My vinyl should come tomorrow, hopefully in time to join any "listen-in" you're hosting. I'm pumped to see what ol' Thumbs Aloft has created 👍👍.
Hopefully you'll give it a look once you've heard the album 🙂👍
The previous video was filmed before I'd heard it so that one should be fairly safe unless you also want to avoid spoilers about the packaging until you've seen it for yourself.
Hope to see you for the live stream! 👍
Did you notice a sudden 1 second increase of the volume on the second 0:32 of the song Women And Wives?
No but I'll listen out for it next time!
I enjoyed your review, Andrew. Getting my CD hopefully on Friday. Sounds like you like it and it sounds like it's something that will grow on you. I loved Egypt Station. I'm thinking this album basically completes the McCartney trilogy in that it is all Paul playing everything, etc. Once I hear it, I will weigh in.
I can’t wait to hear this album
Pretty boys to me sounds alot like somedays off flaming pie not sure if that's what you were hearing listening to the album early myself while watching your review and pausing the video as I go along :)
Yes I can see what you mean there specifically with the single note picking of the guitar rather than chords in full!
Managed to get the white vinyl edition, Ebay are selling it for £80, my local record shop is selling it for £30 picking it up later.
Great review Andrew - An awesome McCartney album and in my opinion better than Egypt Station.
I have ordered 2 white vinyl copies of McCartney III. I can hardly wait for them to arrive. BTW: Macca will be interviewed by Chris Rock later today (tonight) Dec. 17, 2020 at 8:45 P.M. on UA-cam. That is Pacific U.S. time.
I love this album sm omg, the best for me are deep down, deep deep feeling, seize the day and slidin
Also I love Paul producing for me this is so much better than Egypt station
The album is really good but I think its more like a standard Mccartney pop release though.
I don’t think that it should have been called Mccartney 3.
The only track I feel ranks alongside Mccartney and Mccartney 2 in its groove is Long Tailed Winter Bird.
I really enjoyed lavatory lil and slidin.
Mccartney and Mccartney 2 were awesome albums, tracks like Check My Machine, Temporary Secretary and Coming Up were so experimental .
I really think we got our Mccartney 3 album in 2008 when he released the Electric Arguments album, songs like sun is shining, highway, sing the changes may have been huge hits for him back in the 60s or 70s.
Due to extended production and manufacturing delays due to COVID, McCartney 'III' Limited Edition Spotify Vinyl shipping has been delayed. Shipping date to be confirmed. A free MP3 download is available as compensation for the delay.
I got that email a few hours ago, shame, hope it's not too long but doesn't sound promising.
After hearing it briefly for the first time, a lot of interesting stuff. My only gripe is that it has been engineered by Paul's engineers, which obviously give this album a more "produced" sound than I and II. I need to listen to it properly though. A lot of interesting vocal harmonies work. Deep Deep Feeling seems like the most interesting track!
Thought the same about Pretty Boys sounding familiar. I think it is similar sounding to The Song We Were Singing from Flaming Pie - particularly the guitar/chord progression.
I have this Album at home ❤❤❤😊🎸👍🥂♥️♥️♥️
Hi Andrew
As I become more of an old scrooge I awaited for my Japanese edition to arrive in the mail. My goodness what a long wait it's been! I didn't go out and purchase an array of coloured vinyl. Just not my thing to get excited about coloured dice. Just the thought of thing think Lennon would wince at (yes I could be wrong too). I have played the album about 6 times now and for what it's worth (not much!) here is my opinion.
Overall I would give this album a 6/10. I find it a pleasant listen and in parts the audio layering is interesting but I don't find it compares favourably to McCartney 2 or especially his debut solo release. The thing for is that there is no classic song on the album. McCartney has the untoppable Maybe I'm Amazed and whilst I would not expect another classic of that measure I don't think this new release even as a song comparable to Every Night or the beautiful Junk. McCartney 2 has it share of duds but it also contains three brilliant songs in my opinion that of Comin' Up, Waterfalls and A Summer's Day.
McCartney 3 is not a dud though. The songs are pleasant and there is some raw emotions coming through but I don't feel anything great in the actual songwriting. The songs have interesting infusions and layering but I find the actual composition lacking. The first track with the guitar hook which the song basically builds upon is a fun listen but goes for way too long. For once I will stop there and no got through and bore others with a song-by-song review.
I am glad others found this album to more enjoyable than I did and maybe over time I will warm to it more but for the time being I just don't get much out of it other than a pleasant experience. By the way I would give McCartney a 9/10 and McCartney to a 7.5.
I hope this doesn't get me into trouble with other McCartney fans. I think true fans can still have a critical (which is not the same as negative) approach to artists they greatly admire. I found your review very interesting Andrew to listen to and respect your thoughts and reflections.
Cheers Jeremy, that all sounds fair, you've given it good attention and no one can ask more than that!
Really enjoying the album my favourite has to be winter bird/when winter comes.
Can't wait for Friday! Very good informative review.
I am still awaiting my Japanese version to come - the one with all the four demos included. Whilst I respect most having a different opinion to mine, I just do not understand why people want to buy different L.P.s due to the color of the record. It doesn't change the listening experience. I do though understand people preferring L.P's over cds due to the enlarged artwork etc. Yesterday the Target (in Australia JBHI-FI) store only had the green cd. It was priced at almost double the price of the regular cd and that was all that was on offer. I'm not paying that just to see a nicer photo of Paul with his crowlines (eye wrinkles) digitally removed. I think for me as one ages you see things like this kind of marketing for what it is - unimportant. Simply purchase the version of the best value and in this case it is definitely the Japanese release.
As for Andrew's review - very impressive, thorough, objective and as always you justify your views with facts. I also like the associations you make with other musicians, previous songs and periods to help describe a song. This does sound like a very enjoyable album and like thousands are very excited to hear it complete in one listening.
Thanks Jeremy, I absolutely agree with you on various editions, there's one album, and we get a choice of many of which colour we want it in.
Any of us that buy multiple copies (I'm in that camp!), Well that's on us. I see 20 different types of almost identical butter in the shop, doesn't mean I have to buy it all!
Find My Way is one of my favorite songs _ever._ I was really hyped for Women and Wives from the leaks and from Paul himself, but it ended up being my least favorite on the album.
Great review, bought it for my parents who are the Beatles fans. I was brought up on his music. Good review could almost heat the music 🎶, trying to place your accent? Yorkshire like me ? Ms maz
Thank you! yes, East Yorkshire originally, how about you?
@@AndrewDixonMusic I thought so , lol I'm Hull . Though live in Coventry now. Back to the parents bubble at Christmas. I really should buy that John Lennon comp. As well.
Great review. Can't wait for Friday!
Very Honest review looking forward to hearing it tommorow. i was abit anxious about what to expect tbh. Deep deep feeling is abit like the marmite track i heard.
Yeah definitely, I think it's one that will either click or it won't.
Great review Andrew.Really enjoyed it. Picking up my copy tomorrow :)
Thanks! Enjoy 🙂👍