NEW
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New (stylised as NEW) is the 17th solo studio album by Paul McCartney released on 14 October 2013 in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. The album was his first since 2007's Memory Almost Full to consist entirely of new compositions. The album was executive produced by Giles Martin, with production by Martin, Mark Ronson, Ethan Johns and Paul Epworth and it was mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York. McCartney has stated that New was inspired by recent events in his life as well as memories of his pre-Beatles history. He added that some of the arrangements are unlike his usual rock recordings, and that he specifically sought out younger producers to work with.[5] He and his stage band performed in various venues to promote the album, along with promotional events held through social media. It was McCartney's final album released on Hear Music before he returned to his old label Capitol Records. The first single, "New", and the album were met with a generally favourable reception from music critics. The album peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and on the US Billboard 200.- WIKIPEDIA
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Pitchfork
New is an LP that pushes hard against the popular conception of what a Paul McCartney record is supposed to sound like.
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The Telegraph
Paul McCartney's jaunty, melodic 16th solo album, New, proves the former Beatle's talent is timeless.
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The Guardian
It's not a bad album, but it could have been better with a firmer editorial hand.
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CoS
the helpless heartbreaker.
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RollingStone
The Ronson collaborations are the best moments.
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popMATTERS
New is no Abbey Road, but it is a remarkable album from the 71-year-old version of the man who has brought us decades of great rock 'n' roll songs.
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The New Yorker
It’s filled with songs that are without meaning but not meaningless.
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Bandwagon Magazine
a mix of familiar styles and new ideas.
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American Songwriter
New proves that inspiration is not a problem for Paul McCartney, who shows both his contemporaries and the youngsters alike how to make rich music while swinging for the cheap seats.
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The Cast of Thousands
you won’t be disappointed!
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Andrew D Sweeney
“New” is genuinely one of the best albums that Paul McCartney has ever put his name to.
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huber
It’s an album that flies right on by, and couldn’t be a more pleasant way to while away the time.
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MIMO
New will continue Paul McCartney’s legacy of influencing and inspiring countless musicians and songwriters yet to come.
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