Any news or rumours about new album?
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I am wondering whether you heard rumours or whispers about new album plans? Some of you even met band members during the tour... 2013 in Verona someone of his crew told me NEW album will be released in autumn 2013.... Hence sometimes we get hints.... What are your expectations? Also reg tour 2016. As more as I see Macca live i am scared it could be the last time...now i saw him about 30 times live since 1989....
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He has reached the age where the past is significantly longer than the future. I still think he should spend the time he needs for a new album and not rush it. One can die at any time in life, there is no guarantee to get old, and getting old is no holiday camp.
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The last time he rushed a follow-up solo album, we got Pipes Of Peace. 'Nuff said? Now, if he wants to venture back into Fireman territory as a follow-up, I'm all for it: Because he followed Memory Almost Full (a great album) with the brilliant Electric Arguments.
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Well, I'm a fan of Pipes of Peace , and I bet if it hadn't been released it would have become a 'the demos left behind is so much better than Tug of War!' thing.
That said, I understand what you say. And I agree with "Electric Arguments". It was more of a playful spontaneous creative challenge than rushed. 
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Hendrix Ibsen:
Well, I'm a fan of Pipes of Peace , and I bet if it hadn't been released it would have become a 'the demos left behind is so much better than Tug of War!' thing.
That said, I understand what you say. And I agree with "Electric Arguments". It was more of a playful spontaneous creative challenge than rushed. You mean "Rushes" the album or did you mean to say "rushed?"
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A combination, including the band Rush.
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...with a ghost-track of a spoken-word, dramatic-reading by Rush Limbaugh about his fantasy about being a ballet-dancer. My, my, have we veered from the topic, or what??? -
New is a great album. But regarding his huge and unique talent after 6 yrs break not good enough. In my opinion its not due to time and rush its due to not investing enough time in pimping many many demos. I mean on new are weak tracks as well but after 6 yrs its had to be better....
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Considering the subsequently released bonus songs, the tracks that made the final cut were clearly the cream of the crop.
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Agree Audi. But i am certain he has many many songs as demos on the shelves that are better..... Imaging eg we got married was in the dust for 15 yrs....but: imo he was at 60 percent of his peek with new..... Maybe he has no nerves anymore hanging around the studio for months.....
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Steffen72:
New is a great album. But regarding his huge and unique talent after 6 yrs break not good enough. In my opinion its not due to time and rush its due to not investing enough time in pimping many many demos. I mean on new are weak tracks as well but after 6 yrs its had to be better....
Wrong. You are looking at this from a narrow minded perspective. McCartney did NOT take a 6 year hiatus. Far from it. He released the excellent Oceans Kingdom in 2011. Following that musical venture he spent time with Diane Krall and Tommy LiPuma on the album of jazz standards, Kisses On The Bottom, which was released in 2012. Following that he began working on the material for the album "New" released in 2013. There are those who only look at McCartney's pop albums as legitimate albums, which is just plain wrong. His work as The Fireman, his work on classical albums is just as relevant (and in the case of composing classical music, far more demanding musically). It all adds up to an impressive 7 albums of music released between 2005 and 2013. (8 if you include Twin Freaks). Not many artists can claim that type of productivity, along with the massive world tours, and collaborations with others (Nitin Sawhney, David Grohl, etc.)
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Your second phrase is not polite, but i can understand your point of view as well. Nevertheless i see it diferrently.
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He had the classsical "Ocean's Kingdom" and "Kisses on the Bottom" in between MAF and New. I count these records as well, since the the 80s-90's his music career has become ever more diverse, not just pop/rock studio albums. I guess if he stopped doing all this other stuff there would perhaps be studio albums more often, but I wonder anyway if this 'other stuff' helps to keep him playful with music and therefore have a positive influence on his regular albums. "New" is a good album to me but maybe not top five or anything. I've played it regulalry since it came out but with some tracks I still have to look up what song is playing and that's quite rare for me and McCartney songs. He is the king of 'memorable songs'.
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If I was to make of list of his releases (excluding live albums) since 2000, it would perhaps look like this: Electric Arguments Chaos and Creation in the Backyard Memory Almost Full Ecce Cor Meum (Behold My Heart) Kisses on the Bottom New Driving Rain Twin Freaks Ocean's Kingdom Liverpool Sound Collage -- Yep. Y Not. I think I put "Kisses" higher then "New" because it is a 'unique project' and to my ears great for what it is, while "New" is another pop, rock album. "Ecce Cor Meum" is my favorite the Paul classical music album. I think it's a wonderful composition. I could have had "Chaos "at the top, it is also somewhat 'unique' in his discography, with its dark vibes, but "Electric" is also a personal favorite. It's so inventive and colorful. Yeah well..
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He's probably lost his recording voice. At a certain age, things just don't work anymore. I don't see another regular pop/rock album again.
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Cord:
He's probably lost his recording voice. At a certain age, things just don't work anymore. I don't see another regular pop/rock album again.
Don't worry, It's just pop, rock, he find a way, he always do. In the 60s, people said you can't do this after thirty, you're too old... Look what happened.
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Cord:
He's probably lost his recording voice. At a certain age, things just don't work anymore. I don't see another regular pop/rock album again.
I think Paul will produce music till he drops. Whether it is Pop/Rock or other niche stuff I don't know. I think his voice is still quite strong. For recordings it shouldn't matter that much anyway. What with the all the effects (echo, reverb, EQ, etc) they can use to disguise any weaknesses. New was a fine album as good anything he's done in the 21st century. The problem is we had to wait way to long to get it which hurt the sales. I think general public especially the younger set just lose interest especially in 70+year old rockers . I still think Electric Arguments should of been made into a mainstream album with a bit of editing, remixing.
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I remember when Bowie released "The Next Day" in 2013 and the know-it-alls said that this would be a fiasco, especially with the younger crowd, because he hadn't been in the public eye for ten years and was long forgotten and he even refused to promote the album and just stayed at home. Well, the opposite happened and the record took off like a rocket to the moon.
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DavidP:
Steffen72:
New is a great album. But regarding his huge and unique talent after 6 yrs break not good enough. In my opinion its not due to time and rush its due to not investing enough time in pimping many many demos. I mean on new are weak tracks as well but after 6 yrs its had to be better....
Wrong. You are looking at this from a narrow minded perspective. McCartney did NOT take a 6 year hiatus. Far from it. He released the excellent Oceans Kingdom in 2011. Following that musical venture he spent time with Diane Krall and Tommy LiPuma on the album of jazz standards, Kisses On The Bottom, which was released in 2012. Following that he began working on the material for the album "New" released in 2013. There are those who only look at McCartney's pop albums as legitimate albums, which is just plain wrong. His work as The Fireman, his work on classical albums is just as relevant (and in the case of composing classical music, far more demanding musically). It all adds up to an impressive 7 albums of music released between 2005 and 2013. (8 if you include Twin Freaks). Not many artists can claim that type of productivity, along with the massive world tours, and collaborations with others (Nitin Sawhney, David Grohl, etc.)
I think too many people forget all of this, well said, those albums are just as important and part of who Paul is, a very versatile musician.
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I love his classical music. Just the aspirations in it... willingness to explore. Pop music aren't made to last and most engaged with pop stays within a 'winning formula'. I think McCartney's versatility shows why he managed to write pop classics and not just disposable pop hits. He is in it for the music, a true musical great.
