"New" Reviews
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SusyLuvsPaul:
Wasn't going to mention this, but it's so perplexing given all the glowing "New" reviews--somebody on Facebook called "New" the album "unlistenable." How could it provoke such an extreme negative reaction when it seems almost universally admired? Interesting that it did, though. A mystery.
Susy, That person on Facebook is either tone deaf or he/she listened once and made of their mind that they didn't like it. As you know, digesting and appreciating Paul's music takes multiple listens.
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Just want to say thank you Paul for NEW.
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SusyLuvsPaul:
Wasn't going to mention this, but it's so perplexing given all the glowing "New" reviews--somebody on Facebook called "New" the album "unlistenable." How could it provoke such an extreme negative reaction when it seems almost universally admired? Interesting that it did, though. A mystery.
I have to say that New is not Paul's most immediately accessible album. It has taken me quite a few listens to get into alot of it. It has to be one Paul's least pop albums. The critics seem to prefer this kind of Paul. I think most critics have that snobby attitude that pure pop cannot also be great music.
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Totally disagree! A song like New is totally pop and very accessible, it sounds like the Beatles and isn't that what the majority of people (not me) want? Songs like Alligator and especially I Can Bet are very accessible pop and rock, tailor made for radio play. It's a very accessible album!
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I honestly think there are a mix of songs which have immediate impact and some slow-burners. However, what I found is that some of the songs that have an immediate impact didn't necessarily have the right and long-lasting impact. There are some songs, on first listen, I wasn't impressed with at all... I now love the vast majority of the album a lot. Certainly one of my favourite albums of the year.
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SusyLuvsPaul:
Wasn't going to mention this, but it's so perplexing given all the glowing "New" reviews--somebody on Facebook called "New" the album "unlistenable." How could it provoke such an extreme negative reaction when it seems almost universally admired? Interesting that it did, though. A mystery.
Because somewhere some person/ some people don't/won't like it. Not everyone out there will like everything Paul does, some will like this but not Chaos, or some like his Classical and not The Fireman etc, etc. Some unfathomable people just don't like any of it. Susy just like what you like and don't worry about other peoples opinions. If you don't like New, don't be afraid to say it. If you do, shout it to the roof tops. Also when on this board has anyone ever agreed about anything to do with Paul??
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Jeff Lynne's Beard:
Definitely give "Scared" a little more time, because it it's so beautifully vulnerable and gorgeously performed. Very understated as well, which makes it all the more powerful, to my ears. "Everybody Out There" has grown on me.
I love those two, as well. His voice in "Scared" is incredible. And, I love the words so much to "Everybody Out There." He's really got something for everyone on this album. Such variety!
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/new-paul-mccartney/story-fn9n8gph-1226742280113 Finally an Aussie review of New and its a good one
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Fly Paul Fly to Australia:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/new-paul-mccartney/story-fn9n8gph-1226742280113 Finally an Aussie review of New and its a good one
Well, colour me surprised. I thought The Australian would be plugging Tina Arena. A good review. Still haven't seen anything in the Herald Sun or The Age. Don't know where else to look. The days of Monday morning at the newsagency to reel in Juke Magazine are long gone.
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Having reverted to my teenage days, (yes, I can remember that far back) and playing "New" many times since yesterday afternoon I am of the opinion that this is a 5 star album. There is a good variety of songs and the musicianship is excellent. Stand out tracks for me are: "Queenie Eye", "On My Way To Work" and "Get Me Out Of Here". But I don't believe there are any weak tracks and I suspect my favorite tracks may change. Paul McCartney's song writing is fresh and his songs are full of energy.
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B J Conlee:
Jeff Lynne's Beard:
Not sure if this is the best place to post this, but this is my review of "New". http://andrewdsweeney.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/album-review-paul-mccartney-new-2013/
Jeff Lynne's Beard, I loved the completeness of your review. I too have had multiple listens to almost all of "NEW". I find it takes a little time to absorb Paul's albums and this is not an exception. I too think it is one of Paul's best CD's. Your list of Paul's Best Albums would pretty much be mine as well but as we know, even Paul's lower rated CD's have individual gems on them. For example, I really like many songs on Back to the Egg.
Really interesting you mentioned Back to the Egg...because I just listened to it again today. I like about half of it. Some of it feels phony, like he's trying to be like the punk kids at the time. Some of the songs are just poor, especially by his standards. Arrow Through Me just makes me cringe, words and music both. And After the Ball, what's up with that?
There's a few outstanding tracks too, but overall a disappointment. Whereas I feel with NEW, he knocked it out of the park. The whole album is amazing! 5 Stars without any doubt. I would put it in instant classic category and in Paul's top 5 of all time. Definitely his best since Flaming Pie. And that's saying something, but that's just me though, I know many will disagree.
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beatlesfanrandy:
B J Conlee:
Jeff Lynne's Beard:
Not sure if this is the best place to post this, but this is my review of "New". http://andrewdsweeney.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/album-review-paul-mccartney-new-2013/
Jeff Lynne's Beard, I loved the completeness of your review. I too have had multiple listens to almost all of "NEW". I find it takes a little time to absorb Paul's albums and this is not an exception. I too think it is one of Paul's best CD's. Your list of Paul's Best Albums would pretty much be mine as well but as we know, even Paul's lower rated CD's have individual gems on them. For example, I really like many songs on Back to the Egg.
Really interesting you mentioned Back to the Egg...because I just listened to it again today. I like about half of it. Some of it feels phony, like he's trying to be like the punk kids at the time. Some of the songs are just poor, especially by his standards. Arrow Through Me just makes me cringe, words and music both. And After the Ball, what's up with that?
There's a few outstanding tracks too, but overall a disappointment. Whereas I feel with NEW, he knocked it out of the park. The whole album is amazing! 5 Stars without any doubt. I would put it in instant classic category and in Paul's top 5 of all time. Definitely his best since Flaming Pie. And that's saying something, but that's just me though, I know many will disagree.
Whack on Goodnight Tonight and Daytime Night Time Suffering on Back to the Egg and it finds even more legs. I love this album. Paul's voice in fine form. Probably the last where his voice is truly rocking. Still think NEW is his best since Tug Of War - even with Scared as the "outro"
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ps. I think Arrow Right Through Me is brilliant.
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left hand man:
Totally disagree! A song like New is totally pop and very accessible, it sounds like the Beatles and isn't that what the majority of people (not me) want? Songs like Alligator and especially I Can Bet are very accessible pop and rock, tailor made for radio play. It's a very accessible album!
Sure New is the most poppiest song on the album and a few others like Queenie Eye and Everybody Out There have an immediate hook but alot of the album for me did take time to get into. Something about a particular track which at first I didn't get can suddenly just click with me. Hosanna would be a good example of this. I am still struggling with On My Way To Work .
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Apollo C. Vermouth:
left hand man:
Totally disagree! A song like New is totally pop and very accessible, it sounds like the Beatles and isn't that what the majority of people (not me) want? Songs like Alligator and especially I Can Bet are very accessible pop and rock, tailor made for radio play. It's a very accessible album!
Sure New is the most poppiest song on the album and a few others like Queenie Eye and Everybody Out There have an immediate hook but alot of the album for me did take time to get into. Something about a particular track which at first I didn't get can suddenly just click with me. Hosanna would be a good example of this. I am still struggling with On My Way To Work .
I LOVE "On My Way to Work." At first, I just noticed the lyrics and thought what a cool idea for a song (or poem). Then, I began to get into the music once I understood the lyrics more clearly. It definitely caught my attention right away, but not in a pop song kind of way. It just struck so many chords with me, but I understand songs resonate more with some than others. Depends upon what we like and what we're looking for. We all have individual tastes. Have to admit though, NEW far surpassed my expectations
and I've been a McCartney fan since Ed Sullivan (fifth grade for me).
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Fan4-45years:
Apollo C. Vermouth:
left hand man:
Totally disagree! A song like New is totally pop and very accessible, it sounds like the Beatles and isn't that what the majority of people (not me) want? Songs like Alligator and especially I Can Bet are very accessible pop and rock, tailor made for radio play. It's a very accessible album!
Sure New is the most poppiest song on the album and a few others like Queenie Eye and Everybody Out There have an immediate hook but alot of the album for me did take time to get into. Something about a particular track which at first I didn't get can suddenly just click with me. Hosanna would be a good example of this. I am still struggling with On My Way To Work .
I LOVE "On My Way to Work." At first, I just noticed the lyrics and thought what a cool idea for a song (or poem). Then, I began to get into the music once I understood the lyrics more clearly. It definitely caught my attention right away, but not in a pop song kind of way. It just struck so many chords with me, but I understand songs resonate more with some than others. Depends upon what we like and what we're looking for. We all have individual tastes. Have to admit though, NEW far surpassed my expectations
and I've been a McCartney fan since Ed Sullivan (fifth grade for me).
Geez. since Ed Sullivan? That's impressive
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toris:
Geez. since Ed Sullivan? That's impressive
lol...
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Fan4-45years:
Apollo C. Vermouth:
left hand man:
Totally disagree! A song like New is totally pop and very accessible, it sounds like the Beatles and isn't that what the majority of people (not me) want? Songs like Alligator and especially I Can Bet are very accessible pop and rock, tailor made for radio play. It's a very accessible album!
Sure New is the most poppiest song on the album and a few others like Queenie Eye and Everybody Out There have an immediate hook but alot of the album for me did take time to get into. Something about a particular track which at first I didn't get can suddenly just click with me. Hosanna would be a good example of this. I am still struggling with On My Way To Work .
I LOVE "On My Way to Work." At first, I just noticed the lyrics and thought what a cool idea for a song (or poem). Then, I began to get into the music once I understood the lyrics more clearly. It definitely caught my attention right away, but not in a pop song kind of way. It just struck so many chords with me, but I understand songs resonate more with some than others. Depends upon what we like and what we're looking for. We all have individual tastes. Have to admit though, NEW far surpassed my expectations
and I've been a McCartney fan since Ed Sullivan (fifth grade for me).
I didn't like On MY Way to Work at first but it is now growing on me. It still has too many hand claps on it though.
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beatlesfanrandy:
B J Conlee:
Jeff Lynne's Beard:
Not sure if this is the best place to post this, but this is my review of "New". http://andrewdsweeney.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/album-review-paul-mccartney-new-2013/
Jeff Lynne's Beard, I loved the completeness of your review. I too have had multiple listens to almost all of "NEW". I find it takes a little time to absorb Paul's albums and this is not an exception. I too think it is one of Paul's best CD's. Your list of Paul's Best Albums would pretty much be mine as well but as we know, even Paul's lower rated CD's have individual gems on them. For example, I really like many songs on Back to the Egg.
Really interesting you mentioned Back to the Egg...because I just listened to it again today. I like about half of it. Some of it feels phony, like he's trying to be like the punk kids at the time. Some of the songs are just poor, especially by his standards. Arrow Through Me just makes me cringe, words and music both. And After the Ball, what's up with that?
There's a few outstanding tracks too, but overall a disappointment. Whereas I feel with NEW, he knocked it out of the park. The whole album is amazing! 5 Stars without any doubt. I would put it in instant classic category and in Paul's top 5 of all time. Definitely his best since Flaming Pie. And that's saying something, but that's just me though, I know many will disagree.
Interesting. I love "Arrow Through Me". Always wanted him to do that in concert...(.and "Spin It On"). Love when the brass kicks in; it's just a sophisticated song (IMO) which Paul sings beautifully. Also love the lyrics. Totally agree regarding "NEW". Definitely 5 out of 5 stars which pleases me no end! If people don't buy it, it's their loss. We have the satisfaction of knowing he still can create great music. (A friend I gave a copy to told me he thought it was a really really good album. He plays it in his car all the time. I love when that happens too. Get-the-word-out sort of thing!
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I had a look at the Sunday Times, Australia's Sunday Paper and they wrote a lovely little review of New name checking a least 7 songs but giving it the title of "Beautiful"
instead of "New" and calling Ethan Johns Ethan Jones
, giving the album 4/5