Paul McCartney

Driving Rain

Paul gets funky

Review Score:

(10/10)
Paul McCartney does Al Green and turns in his best performance since Tug of War.

Listen to Tiny Bubble and groove on the funk. Some people have said this tune sounds like Paul doing George Harrison. Given that George's best songs were full of soul that comparison may not be far off.

The band absolutely smokes on this CD. Full of motown grooves, even a bit of faux rap (Spinning on an Axis) this is easily McCartneys best CD since Tug of War. Pauls last three albums have seen him taking back his crown (Flowers In The Dirt - Flaming Pie - Run Devil Run, even Fireman and Rushes are pretty cool) Pauls voice and writing abilities have been rediscovering themselves.

Some of the vocalizations have Paul almost snarling out the lyrics or employing the little hiccups that Elvis made such good use of. I haven't heard Paul sound this good since... what? Oh Darling? Wanderlust? I Saw Her Standing There? Maybe there's no good comparison. Lets just say he sounds fantastic.

Listen to any of these three: Magic, Loving Flame, Back In The Sunshine Again and tell me that these arent' great songs.

The title track, Driving Rain, is a fun song with a solid rock feel and a good bounce to it. I can't help but sing everytime it comes on. This is a CD to play over and over.

A bit uneven? Maybe but thats what CD writers are for. Rip it and burn your favs.

Overall rating: if you're a Beatle or McCartney fan this CD is a must have.

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