"New" Reviews
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I hope the "New" album sounds like "Ram" - melodic eccentricitism.
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B J Conlee:
paulmccartneyfan1:
B J Conlee:
Both of you are right. True Macca fans are going to buy a new Paul fan no matter what the critics say. If USA Today, Rollingstone and others pan "New" I will be first in line in my area to buy it. My interest in the reviews only pertains to the overall success of the Album. As a Macca fan, I want him to have big success. Good positive reviews will help in terms of getting the real casual fan to buy it. Many baby boomers hesitate to buy an artist's new stuff (even boomers that were Beatle fans) just because they only live musically in the past. Good reviews could persuade that market. People born let's say in the 80's, 90's etc. who don't know much about Paul McCartney (except that he was a Beatle) might buy it after seeing good reviews. That is the benefit of favorable to very good reviews. It might persuade these younger people to go on the Internet and find samples from the album. If they like what they hear, then they might buy the album. These younger people can be far more objective about an artist like Paul. They didn't live through the period where most of the critics were so negative about Paul. They listen with an open mind.
It's funny that you mention that. I was born in 1991 and love of all of Paul's solo stuff. I love his 80's and 90's work, but sadly, not many my age know about it much. His music is great no matter what decade he made it in. I just love it so much.. I understand what you mean when you say that "baby boomers are hesitant to buy his new stuff." And this is a strong reason why Paul won't play solo (80's & 90's) work in his shows. I just hope and pray that someday I could see Paul perform any solo work of his life such as "Put it There," "C'mon People," "Little Willow," "This One," "Wanderlust," "I Owe It All to You, "Beautiful Night." Damn, I would die if he played any!
PaulMcCartneyfan1, So nice to see a young person like yourself appreciating Paul's music (all of it including Solo) so much. I think that Paul's Marketing team going after the young generation for "NEW" is so smart. If young people give a fair listen to Paul's music, many will fall in love with it like yourself. I agree and would love to see Paul do a concert with almost all Solo stuff. By the way, I love your list of songs...everyone of them. I had suggested in a Post several months ago that Paul does a Unplugged 2 with his Solo Songs being the significant majority of the Setlist. Still would love to see this happen. I know it would probably have to be in a smaller setting/venue and it would be very difficult to get to see it personally but I would love to have just the video of such a concert. By the way, I noticed that you went to the NY Listening Event yesterday. You probably already gave your review in the other post, but please let us know on this post you're initial feeling on "NEW" after hearing the whole album. Did you really like most of the tracks?
Thank you for understanding where I am coming from. That would be such an awesome event that you said about his solo material. I can't even imagine the emotions! Yes I was at the event yesterday in New York. It amazes me how Paul is so current. And "new" has so many different meanings because of this album! I can't really explain it, you know it when you hear it. But it's just so new! My initial feelings were "wow," "amazing," and I kept saying "pure genius" all night long. Song after song I was amazed at how the legend continues. There is no end. I said in my previous postings somewhere that "Early Days" was my favorite song. I got so emotional during that song and it always gets me! A++!!
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wingsdgm:
SusyLuvsPaul:
My ears are the main determining factor to me, although I've got some interest in what reviewers say. They can get things so wrong, like the "Entertainment Weekly" writer who implied "Electric Arguments" is only a "borderline" success as a "progressive" music "experiment," he wrote. Some fantastic music's on there
they have NEVER been Kind to Paul..
Who's "they"? Entertainment Weekly? Because they've certainly given him some decent reviews... http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040696,00.html
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eric in boise:
wingsdgm:
SusyLuvsPaul:
My ears are the main determining factor to me, although I've got some interest in what reviewers say. They can get things so wrong, like the "Entertainment Weekly" writer who implied "Electric Arguments" is only a "borderline" success as a "progressive" music "experiment," he wrote. Some fantastic music's on there
they have NEVER been Kind to Paul..
Who's "they"? Entertainment Weekly? Because they've certainly given him some decent reviews... http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20040696,00.html
It is kind of like people blasting RS magazine because in 1971 they blasted RAM. People forget that RS has been quite complementary for McCartney's solo stuff since FITD. Just because any media outlet may not rave about McCartney's music once or twice does not mean they don't give him fair treatment. I am going to say that I bet RS gives this latest record 4 stars.
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If they do, it will be a first! RS has never really been kind to McCartney. When Chaos was released, RS said that finally McCartney makes a good album, all I could think was, what a total load of Bull!
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left hand man:
If they do, it will be a first! RS has never really been kind to McCartney. When Chaos was released, RS said that finally McCartney makes a good album, all I could think was, what a total load of Bull!
Really, read reviews below which they gave four stars http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/driving-rain-20011030 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/electric-arguments-20081127 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/flowers-in-the-dirt-19890629 MAF only got 3 stars but if you read the review they are not blasting McCartney http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/memory-almost-full-20070530
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From The Telegraph - 5 stars! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/10364773/Paul-McCartney-New-review.html
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yankeefan7:
left hand man:
If they do, it will be a first! RS has never really been kind to McCartney. When Chaos was released, RS said that finally McCartney makes a good album, all I could think was, what a total load of Bull!
Really, read reviews below which they gave four stars http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/driving-rain-20011030 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/electric-arguments-20081127 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/flowers-in-the-dirt-19890629 MAF only got 3 stars but if you read the review they are not blasting McCartney http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/memory-almost-full-20070530
Yes, in fact, I clearly remember RS giving McCartney 5 stars for "Tug Of War." The trouble with RS is they can be somewhat revisionist, or at least their reviewers contradict each other. I also remember they gave Madonna's first album 2 stars, then her second got 3 and a half, mentioning it wasn't as good as her first!
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TheMajor:
From The Telegraph - 5 stars! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/10364773/Paul-McCartney-New-review.html
Awesome start of media reviews. Just curious how they have been with recent McCartney records, critical or favorable?
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favoritething:
yankeefan7:
left hand man:
If they do, it will be a first! RS has never really been kind to McCartney. When Chaos was released, RS said that finally McCartney makes a good album, all I could think was, what a total load of Bull!
Really, read reviews below which they gave four stars http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/driving-rain-20011030 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/electric-arguments-20081127 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/flowers-in-the-dirt-19890629 MAF only got 3 stars but if you read the review they are not blasting McCartney http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/memory-almost-full-20070530
Yes, in fact, I clearly remember RS giving McCartney 5 stars for "Tug Of War." The trouble with RS is they can be somewhat revisionist, or at least their reviewers contradict each other. I also remember they gave Madonna's first album 2 stars, then her second got 3 and a half, mentioning it wasn't as good as her first!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/tug-of-war-19820527
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TheMajor:
From The Telegraph - 5 stars! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/10364773/Paul-McCartney-New-review.html
Thanks for the review. The author is barking up the wrong tree with the Queenie Eye lyric meaning though!
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yankeefan7:
TheMajor:
From The Telegraph - 5 stars! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/10364773/Paul-McCartney-New-review.html
Awesome start of media reviews. Just curious how they have been with recent McCartney records, critical or favorable?
Yankeefan7, I was thinking exactly the same thing...awesome start. The reviews should start pouring in this weekend and especially next week. I unfortunately read the comments to this review. They are pretty ugly. Shows that there are some real "haters" who despise Paul without even listening to the album. The great thing is that Paul has never listened to all that trash. He just keeps doing his thing and putting out great music.
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B J Conlee:
yankeefan7:
TheMajor:
From The Telegraph - 5 stars! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/10364773/Paul-McCartney-New-review.html
Awesome start of media reviews. Just curious how they have been with recent McCartney records, critical or favorable?
Yankeefan7, I was thinking exactly the same thing...awesome start. The reviews should start pouring in this weekend and especially next week. I unfortunately read the comments to this review. They are pretty ugly. Shows that there are some real "haters" who despise Paul without even listening to the album. The great thing is that Paul has never listened to all that trash. He just keeps doing his thing and putting out great music.
I had a quick glance at the comments and came straight back out. How do people get so vitriolic??
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Guardian Review, not so positive. 3/5 http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/10/paul-mccartney-new-review Some very positive elements but not entirely convinced.
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lisalou7:
B J Conlee:
yankeefan7:
TheMajor:
From The Telegraph - 5 stars! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/10364773/Paul-McCartney-New-review.html
Awesome start of media reviews. Just curious how they have been with recent McCartney records, critical or favorable?
Yankeefan7, I was thinking exactly the same thing...awesome start. The reviews should start pouring in this weekend and especially next week. I unfortunately read the comments to this review. They are pretty ugly. Shows that there are some real "haters" who despise Paul without even listening to the album. The great thing is that Paul has never listened to all that trash. He just keeps doing his thing and putting out great music.
I had a quick glance at the comments and came straight back out. How do people get so vitriolic??
I guess the comments should not have even been mentioned although I do agree that people are BEYOND mean. OMG what a$$es. But talking about it makes the next person go & read them too. And that's all these faceless jerks want...an audience.
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Interesting the Guardian review rehashes a lot of Beatles stuff (yawn). Paul's granny music. (Yawn, yawn) This is very interesting though more to do with the production on the album and the last line of the paragraph on this idea, The one thing he really needs is the one thing that he can't have, because it doesn't exist: an equal. Exactly he is a bloody musical legend.
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lisalou7:
Interesting the Guardian review rehashes a lot of Beatles stuff (yawn). Paul's granny music. (Yawn, yawn) This is very interesting though more to do with the production on the album and the last line of the paragraph on this idea, The one thing he really needs is the one thing that he can't have, because it doesn't exist: an equal. Exactly he is a bloody musical legend.
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Can't find it online just now, but new issue of Rolling Stone is out ("Walking Dead"/Zombie cover) has their "NEW" review and they gave it 4 stars.
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thenightfish:
Can't find it online just now, but new issue of Rolling Stone is out ("Walking Dead"/Zombie cover) has their "NEW" review and they gave it 4 stars.
Awesome, looking forward to reading it.
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B J Conlee:
yankeefan7:
TheMajor:
From The Telegraph - 5 stars! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/cdreviews/10364773/Paul-McCartney-New-review.html
Awesome start of media reviews. Just curious how they have been with recent McCartney records, critical or favorable?
Yankeefan7, I was thinking exactly the same thing...awesome start. The reviews should start pouring in this weekend and especially next week. I unfortunately read the comments to this review. They are pretty ugly. Shows that there are some real "haters" who despise Paul without even listening to the album. The great thing is that Paul has never listened to all that trash. He just keeps doing his thing and putting out great music.
Screw the comments IMO.