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Title: this could have been a half-good album
Review: With a warmer production and better vocals, this could have been a half-good album. There are some decent songs here--about six by my count. But the production is so metallic and fussy, it's virtually unlistenable. And this is the first McCartney album with bad vocals. I know he thinks he's being bluesy but he merely sounds ragged and worn. He needs to care for his wonderful voice and not give into age. This CD is "Back to the Egg" and "Press to Play" all over again. At least, McCartney gave us the wonderful "Flaming Pie" and "Run Devil Run" in the past few years. And I still listen to "Ram" and "McCartney." Here's hoping that next time he finds his way home again, takes a little time in writing the songs, and grabs back the production reins.
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