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Paul McCartney · 2013

52 min · 15 tracks · classical · pop rock · psychedelic rock

A vibrant fusion of pop rock and experimental sounds that captures McCartney's enduring creativity.

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Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening bursts
  • playful and uplifting moments
  • varied emotional expressions
  • light-hearted background ambiance
  • dynamic and rhythmic patterns

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Released in 2013, it showcases McCartney's continued creativity and relevance.
Career context
Released in 2013, 'New' marked Paul McCartney's first studio album since 2007's 'Memory Almost Full', positioning him at a renewed creative peak. Collaborating with producers like Mark Ronson and Ethan Johns, McCartney sought to blend contemporary influences with his classic songwriting style, showcasing his versatility even in his seventies.
Stylistic neighbors
Wings· The Beach Boys· David Bowie
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Sounds like this from elsewhere
Morning Phase by Beck — Shares a playful yet introspective vibe, blending genres with lush arrangements and reflective lyrics.
The Next Day by David Bowie — Combines experimentation with pop sensibility, echoing themes of nostalgia and reinvention in later career.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Save Us".

  • 1 Save Us Start here 2:39
  • 2 Alligator 3:27
  • 3 On My Way to Work 3:43
  • 4 Queenie Eye 3:48
  • 5 Early Days 4:07
  • 6 New 2:56
  • 7 Appreciate 4:28
  • 8 Everybody Out There 3:21
  • 9 Hosanna 3:29
  • 10 I Can Bet 3:21
  • 11 Looking at Her 3:05
  • 12 Road 4:36
  • 13 Turned Out 2:59
  • 14 Get Me Out of Here 3:27
  • 15 Scared 2:48

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Paul McCartney's catalog. Released in 2013, it showcases McCartney's continued creativity and relevance.

Egypt Station
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Egypt Station

2018

Continues the vibrant pop sound with fresh experimental elements.
Memory Almost Full
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Memory Almost Full

2007

Sets up the themes of creativity and exploration found in 'New'.
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