In Nov 2008 Paul McCartney released his second album under the alias The Fireman, Electric Arguments and while the album is not a typical release for Paul, it might be one of his best releases in 30 years. It is by far the most Rock & Roll album he has put out. Teaming up again with producer/musician Youth (Martin Glover), there are two previous The Fireman albums from early 90’s. However, this is the first of the 3 albums to have vocals…which is a dead give away of it being Paul. From track 1 to track 14 the whole album is a stunning piece of art that flows from song to song like long summer drive. We all know how amazing Paul is and what beautiful records he can put out, but I have to admit while I like his last 3 main stream releases this Fireman release takes the cake. I feel he was able to let go and not have to answer to any one in the music industry (like he does anyways), and could truly make an album he wanted in the moment, a true work of art. Each track was created and finished in one day…then they would move on to the next track the next day. The album was done in 13 days, and only a true genius like Paul could pull off such a great album in 13 days…Well the first Beatles album was done in a day. So I guess the only one to trump Paul is The Beatles, ironic!
Paul plays almost all, if not all the instruments on the album. I bet that studio was pretty smoky! The layers & producing that Youth intertwines through each track is also a work of art. I complain a lot of over producing. Well producer take note on how adding multi tracks can work out for the best, when done right! The vocals that Paul provides are perfect as always, he still sounds as good as the days of The Cavern Club. While the album has some great rock songs it is not with out the beautiful sing a longs & melody makers that Paul is so famous for. “Light From Your Lighthouse” is just that, with a wonderful guitar riff that brings it all together. The following track “Sun is Shining” is one of his best up beat ballads in decades; it sounds like it could have come straight out of Nashville, with a Paul twist. Through out the album you can also pick up hints of David Bowie, with the smarts of Paul…not dissing Bowie, but come on this is PAUL!
This album might not have the hype and press of his major releases but if you like The Beatles, Paul, or a good artsy album then this one is not to be missed. He also just released a LP with a few live tracks from this album…all can be found at your local Record Shop.
For copy right reasons i cant post the vid i wanted here...so here is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcfiViHa1F4
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