The new Lennon-McCartney song!

[toomanyhatz]

No, not "Now and Then." This new one by James McCartney, co-written with his pal Sean. 




Wish I could say I either loved it or hated it, but it just sort of sits there. 

Cult members will of course have a field day bestowing superlatives on it. 

I'm actually thinking that there's a very good chance that Julian will turn out to have the most satisfying "son of a Beatle" career, but I suppose Zak Starkey is due some credit for succeeding in the Family Business (whatever you may think of his drumming, which I officially rate as halfway decent). 

Thoughts?

[adamcoan]

The most interesting thing about James is his "family guy" chin. Everything else is of zero interest.

[Sneelock]

I liked Sean when he was farting around with Cibo Mato.
that's about it for me.

[davey]

I like it more than you seem to. But ‘like’ is about it. Not gonna fall in love with it.

It has a nice Elliot Smith vibe up until the drums come in and make it forgettable.

[Sneelock]

drums'll do that.

[oh oooh]

'just sort of sits there' is right

there's too much music already. go and build some roads, lads

[neige]

At least that's half of this obvious April Fool thingy come true

That being said, it is kinda boring

[Half Machine Lipschitz]

It's got a very early oughties vibe to it. Feels like it's been done a million times already.

[loveless]

Apr 13, 2024 14:06:50 GMT Half Machine Lipschitz said:

It's got a very early oughties vibe to it. Feels like it's been done a million times already.

Having not listened yet, I'm already like "Warmplay?"

[quaco]

It's pretty alright. No great shakes, but I like it better than ANY Sean Lennon stuff I've heard and better than more recent Paul McCartney too. There is potential of an interesting -- yes Elliott Smith-ish -- melodic gift there.