New

Rock · 2013 · 16 tracks · 57m

New

A vibrant collage of modern pop production and classic songwriting. Polished, rhythmic, and surprisingly experimental for a late-career statement.

It's the most energetic and modern Paul has sounded in decades, like he's actually having fun in the studio again.

A spirited and curious blend of late-career wisdom and youthful sonic experimentation.

New · vs · Paul McCartney

Road Trip+2.2σ

Road Trip saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks · 57m

01

Save Us

2:39

02

Alligator

3:27

03

On My Way to Work

3:43

04

Queenie Eye

3:48

05

Early Days

4:08

06

New

2:57

07

Appreciate

4:29

08

Everybody Out There

3:21

09

Hosanna

3:30

10

I Can Bet

3:22

11

Looking at Her

3:05

12

Road

4:36

13

Turned Out

3:00

14

Get Me Out of Here

3:28

15

Struggle

4:50

16

Scared

2:49

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive fuzz-guitar riff that opens Save Us, signaling a modern energy shift.

The rhythmic playground chant of Queenie Eye that feels like a classic McCartney earworm updated for the 21st century.

The stripped-back, vulnerable acoustic storytelling on Early Days where his weathered voice adds a layer of hard-won wisdom.

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