Paul McCartney - McCartney II (1980) {1990, Japanese Reissue}

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Artist: Paul McCartney
Title: McCartney II
Year Of Release: 1980 / 1990
Label: Parlophone / MPL / Toshiba EMI Ltd. #TOCP-5991
Genre: Pop Rock, New Wave, Synth-Pop, Electronic, Experimental
Quality: EAC Rip -> FLAC (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 00:55:00
Total Size: 363 / 187 Mb (Full Scans)
WebSite: Album Preview

McCartney II is the second solo studio album by English musician Paul McCartney, released on 16 May 1980. It was recorded mostly alone by McCartney at his home studio in 1979 shortly before the dissolution of his band Wings in 1981. The album is a significant departure for McCartney, as much of it relies heavily on synthesizers and studio experimentation, while its music style ranges from synth-pop and new wave to electronica. The album was initially released to mostly unfavourable reviews by critics, though reception has been more positive over the years and the album has become a cult favourite.

Entitled McCartney II because its one-man band approach mirrors that of his first solo album, Paul McCartney's first record since the breakup of Wings was greeted upon its release as a return to form, especially since its synth-heavy arrangements seemed to represent his acceptance of new wave. In retrospect, the record is muddled and confused, nowhere more so than on the frazzled sequencing of "Temporary Secretary," where McCartney spits out ridiculous lyrics with a self-consciously atonal melody over gurgling synths. Things rarely get worse than that, and occasionally, as in the effortless hooks of "Coming Up," the record is quite enjoyable. Nevertheless, the majority of McCartney II is forced, and its lack of memorable melodies is accentuated by the stiff electronics, which were not innovative at the time and are even more awkward in the present. At least McCartney II finds Paul in an adventurous state of mind, which is a relief after years of formulaic pop. In some ways, the fact that he was trying was more relevant than the fact that the experiments failed.

~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music

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Paul McCartney - McCartney II (1980) {1990, Japanese Reissue}

Track List:

01. Coming Up [3:56]
02. Temporary Secretary [3:16]
03. On The Way [3:39]
04. Waterfalls [4:45]
05. Nobody Knows [2:54]
06. Front Parlour [3:34]
07. Summer's Day Song [3:26]
08. Frozen Japanese [3:42]
09. Bogey Music [3:28]
10. Darkroom [2:21]
11. One Of These Days [3:37]
12. Check My Machine [5:52]
13. Secret Friend [10:30]

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