Paul McCartney: Memory Almost Full

Status of copy at Case Memorial Library
RJ Eskow wrote in the Huffington Post: "Paul McCartney's got a new album coming out — and here's a word to those of you who just yawned … it's his best work since the days of that 'beat combo' from Liverpool. … In fact, people 'of a certain age' may find that it speaks to their emotions as effectively as any record since those put out by McCartney's first band. McCartney's songwriting and playing are as sharp as they've been in any of his finest moments. … His voice now seems as strong as it ever was. … And, on tunes like 'You Tell Me' … he's showing a vulnerability and heartrending soulfulness I can't recall hearing from him before. … Memory Almost Full opens with a light tune, 'Dance Tonight.' … The next song, 'Ever Present Past,' raises the musical and lyrical ante as far as songwriting's concerned. Great playing and production, and what's that effect in the bridge? Sounds like a harpsichord being strummed like a guitar … 'See Your Sunshine' is a midtempo ballad. … 'Only Mama Knows' opens with strings and then rocks hard and heavy. And make no mistake — McCartney always could rock" ("Paul [McCartney] Is Alive," 5/23/07).