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Arrived before Christmas and was exactly what my brother wanted.It was so easy. Didn't have to leave the house to shop.
It seems that musically speaking, Paul's journey lags far behind his age and this effort gives us good reason to believe that his best may yet be in the future. His bass has lost none of its punch with age and anyone who thinks Paul only plays simple music has obviously not listened to this great album.
While the album suffers from an overdose of echo and reverb which appropriately reflect the title, there's a tremendous amount of originality left in Sir Paul and he displays it to good effect. 'Electric Arguments' is not your father's McCartney, but that may not be all bad.
His quality of range isn't what it once was but McCartney manages to get us close with some studio help on this album. This album reminds me a great deal of 'Revolver' and the latter sound of the Beatles, with a few extra sound effects added.
Of course, any pop album that uses Native flute in it can only be good too, but as one who plays it I'm very partial.On hearing Paul's voice during the 'Good Evening New York' special on PBS, it's apparent to me that time is taking its toll on it, which is only to be expected. Even with the overwrought studio gimmicks, I'd recommend 'Electric Arguments' to anyone.
McCartney showcases his true brilliance in creating a very experimental yet accessible sound. Electric Arguments being a side-project between Paul McCartney and producer Youth. Allmusic, Rolling Stone and Uncut all gave the album high marks in their reviews. This album was recorded all in one day with McCartney playing all the instruments. The sound is a mix between ambient electronica, rock and psychedelic rock. The booklet is very strange with a bunch of photographs and no lyrics and no list of instruments played on the album. 4/5.
I am a huge fan of Paul McCartney and The Beatles but Electric Arguments is not for the average Paul McCartney fan. I recall seeing Paul a few years ago in concert in Boston with a bizzare opening that had this CD's type of songs. There are a few rockers but mostly a mellow CD.
It's nice to see McCartney truly spread his wings. In The Fireman, his collaboration with musician/producer/presumed co-writer Youth, he has all three.From the heavy opener "Nothing Too Much, Just Out of Sight," which wouldn't sound out of place on a Zeppelin album, through the transcendent pop of "Sing The Changes" all the way through experiments like "Light from Your Lighthouse" and the closer "Don't Stop Running," Electric Arguments veers all over the map from the gentle whimsy ("Two Magpies") to neo-psychedelic blues (the aforementioned opener, "Highway"), and yet is never mere imitation, but rather is always unmistakably a showcase for Paul McCartney.
He's a master of melody, of pop sentiments and pithy phrases. No one can dispute Paul McCartney's talent.
McCartney's always been at his best with a strong songwriting partner (Lennon, of course, or Elvis Costello), a strong producer like George Martin, or highly individual musicians who both rein in his excesses and elevate his strengths (the Beatles, of course, and occasional solo releases). He's definitely the 'cute one.' However, over the course of his solo career, something's often been missing.
That something is a strong collaborator. His more adventurous side shines through this release with each and every moment, and it's the most exciting he's been in a very long time.
Highly reccomended.
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