EGYPT STATION
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Hello everyone... been a long time since I've posted in the forum. Of course, I'm excited like everyone is about Paul's upcoming album, but must admit I wasn't overly impressed with these latest singles, Come On to You and I Don't Know. I guess the trouble is McCartney has such a strong legacy to live up to, even in these past few years. New, My Funny Valentine and Appreciate were all stronger singles than these, in my view.
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I just heard, I Don't Know, one of the (double A side) singles on the radio . I liked it.
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"I don't Know" Made me cry! I'm a giant baby and I love him
I liked Come on to Me too. Reminded me of Dance Tonight. Excited for the full album. -
Okay, I've had just one listen to each new tune, so this is REALLY preliminary, but... "I Don't Know" initially strikes me as the sort of generic Paul ballad that we usually get when he writes a song for a movie or video game, etc. And the melody is oddly flat for Paul. It's not terrible by any means, but I can't imagine it as a successful single. I kind of feel similarly about "Come On to Me" -- kind of a generic Paul rocker, not at all bad but also not at all instantly memorable. The raucous vibe is nice, but nothing about it feels special. I do sense a marketing strategy here -- one track for adult contemporary radio and another for however many rock stations are still hanging on. Of course, 2 tracks don't make an album, but was hoping to love these the way I loved the title song to "New" when it was first released. And it does strike me as odd that these are coming out nearly 3 months before the album drops. I can't imagine anyone but hardcore fans still remembering these tunes in September.
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greenmetalsuit wrote:
Listened to both a few times now. I like ‘come on to me’ better. It sounds like Macca could really do a dirty-raw-live version of this. Not sure what it’s about lol.
Not sure, huh?
If this was mid-1967 or mid-1968, I’d say he wrote the song for Linda! Fits their scenarios at the time completely!
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I don't know is a great track , and I think it will continue to grow on me - not sure if it's a single.. . Come On To me is very catchy - I woke up singing it , so there you go ! I am a bit worried that my affection for it may wane quite quickly . Whats there is great , but the chorus and verse are essentially the same plus, there's no middle 8 .. I think it's definatley a single because it's instantly catchy . Not sure if any of that is particlularly relevant for an artist like Paul however..
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Surprised how quiet this thread is tbh ! Am I missing something ?
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ScrambledTofuLegs wrote:
"I don't Know" Made me cry! I'm a giant baby and I love him
I liked Come on to Me too. Reminded me of Dance Tonight. Excited for the full album....and a bit like portions of "I Can Bet" from "NEW."
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Really like the way he describes the album as a journey from station to station and looking forward to listening to it from start to finish in that context.
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Bruce M. wrote:
Okay, I've had just one listen to each new tune, so this is REALLY preliminary, but... "I Don't Know" initially strikes me as the sort of generic Paul ballad that we usually get when he writes a song for a movie or video game, etc. And the melody is oddly flat for Paul. It's not terrible by any means, but I can't imagine it as a successful single. I kind of feel similarly about "Come On to Me" -- kind of a generic Paul rocker, not at all bad but also not at all instantly memorable. The raucous vibe is nice, but nothing about it feels special. I do sense a marketing strategy here -- one track for adult contemporary radio and another for however many rock stations are still hanging on. Of course, 2 tracks don't make an album, but was hoping to love these the way I loved the title song to "New" when it was first released. And it does strike me as odd that these are coming out nearly 3 months before the album drops. I can't imagine anyone but hardcore fans still remembering these tunes in September.
Bruce, I agree with you...the generic movie ballad comment especially. Neither is bad, but neither is great. That said, over the past couple of releases, more often than not the first songs out have been middle of the pack, with the real gems on the album.
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Agreed with Bruces' assesment 100%.
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I instantly love the two new offerings, but of the 2 it is "I dont Know" that has stuck in my head. "Come on to Me" guitars could be a little more raw on the studio recording but it is a fine catchy song and I am keenly anticipating the album release. Hopefully it will chart decently here in Australia given his recent triumphant return tour of December 2017
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Nancy R wrote:
greenmetalsuit wrote:
Listened to both a few times now. I like ‘come on to me’ better. It sounds like Macca could really do a dirty-raw-live version of this. Not sure what it’s about lol.
Not sure, huh?
If this was mid-1967 or mid-1968, I’d say he wrote the song for Linda! Fits their scenarios at the time completely!
I think it would fit for Nancy too.
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stuartshire wrote:
Surprised how quiet this thread is tbh ! Am I missing something ?
Quiet? There’s been more activity on this thread (and all the others) since this new board was created! Lol!
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oobu24 wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
greenmetalsuit wrote:
Listened to both a few times now. I like ‘come on to me’ better. It sounds like Macca could really do a dirty-raw-live version of this. Not sure what it’s about lol.
Not sure, huh?
If this was mid-1967 or mid-1968, I’d say he wrote the song for Linda! Fits their scenarios at the time completely!
I think it would fit for Nancy too.
Yeah, 11 years ago! Lol!
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Hi everyone! Got my delux vinyl pre-order on yesterday! I just thought the 2 singles were alright, liked Come On To Me best but even that, maybe it'll grow on me. The album will be sweet though, no doubt.
I think Paul's the only artist out today who I would anticpate and pre-order a new album from 3 months early
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There is a female voice on the background vocals on "IDK"
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who is that?
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is that the first female voice on a Mccartney recording since Linda?
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Aipotu wrote:
Bruce M. wrote:
Okay, I've had just one listen to each new tune, so this is REALLY preliminary, but... "I Don't Know" initially strikes me as the sort of generic Paul ballad that we usually get when he writes a song for a movie or video game, etc. And the melody is oddly flat for Paul. It's not terrible by any means, but I can't imagine it as a successful single. I kind of feel similarly about "Come On to Me" -- kind of a generic Paul rocker, not at all bad but also not at all instantly memorable. The raucous vibe is nice, but nothing about it feels special. I do sense a marketing strategy here -- one track for adult contemporary radio and another for however many rock stations are still hanging on. Of course, 2 tracks don't make an album, but was hoping to love these the way I loved the title song to "New" when it was first released. And it does strike me as odd that these are coming out nearly 3 months before the album drops. I can't imagine anyone but hardcore fans still remembering these tunes in September.
Bruce, I agree with you...the generic movie ballad comment especially. Neither is bad, but neither is great. That said, over the past couple of releases, more often than not the first songs out have been middle of the pack, with the real gems on the album.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought that. As I listened to it for the first time last night I was somewhat disappointed because both songs sound very flat, for a McCartney tune. The ballad "I Don't Know" kind of just meanders and reminds me of "I Want to Come Home," which he wrote for a movie soundtrack a few years back - which is ground McCartney has already covered - something that he rarely does. There's nothing really catchy or memorable about "IDK." "Come On To Me," though it is a rocker, is not very memorable either, with nothing really catchy to keep me interested. I was an instant fan of every album's lead single since I became a McCartney fan around the time of Driving Rain, but these two new songs just fall flat for me. I hope the rest of the album doesn't sound like this. Even the cover art isn't very original. It looks like George Harrison's album cover from 1982, 'Gone Troppo.' I wish I was alive during his heyday - or even the 1980's when his voice was a little stronger. This album is the first album that you can really start to tell he's getting up there in age. I've listened to both songs a handful of times since last night and I'm just disappointed that I waited 5 years for this. I expected it to be better. I agree with the post above - neither song is bad, but neither song is great.
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I just heard the two new songs and wow! the second one "I Don't Know" sounds how I feel right. Paul is so expert at songwriting! I love his style! I cannot wait for this new album to come out!