Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane': A Nostalgic Return to Liverpool Roots
By
Ben Cardew
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
Paul McCartney, at 83, releases his first studio album in six years, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," an autobiographical and nostalgic return to his Liverpool roots. The article discusses McCartney's lifelong tendency toward wistful reverie in his songwriting, and challenges the outdated trope that John Lennon was the experimental Beatle while McCartney made music for grannies. The review notes that while this album leans into nostalgia, it's not a simple or dismissible work.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledPaul McCartney must have been born nostalgic.
The tired old trope that John Lennon was the experimental Beatle while McCartney made music for grannies may have long been disproved, but this is also not t
You might also wanna read
Review: Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' Is a Warm, Nostalgic Late-Career Masterpiece
A review of Paul McCartney's new album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' describing it as a warm, nostalgic late-career masterpiece. The article h
Rolling Stone·14d ago
Paul McCartney Reflects on Family Keeping Him Grounded During Beatlemania Era
Paul McCartney, now 83, reflects on the early days of Beatlemania and how his family helped keep him grounded during the band's meteoric ris
Rolling Stone·6d ago
Paul McCartney Promotes New Album 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane' with Ringo Starr Duet and Chicken Shop Date Appearance
Paul McCartney, at 83 years old, is actively promoting his new album "The Boys Of Dungeon Lane," which features his first-ever duet with Rin
Stereogum·7d ago
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Record First-Ever Duet for New Album 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'
Paul McCartney's upcoming album 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane' features his first-ever duet with longtime Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr on the so
Rolling Stone·1mo ago
Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' Gets Exclusive White Vinyl Release
Paul McCartney's new solo album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" has been released on vinyl, with an exclusive white vinyl edition available for o
Variety·3d ago
Paul McCartney lanza "The Boys of Dungeon Lane", un álbum nostálgico sobre su juventud en Liverpool
Paul McCartney lanza un nuevo álbum titulado "The Boys of Dungeon Lane", compuesto por catorce canciones que evocan recuerdos nostálgicos de
elcomercio.pe·6d ago