461. Paul McCartney's 21st Century with Steven Cockcroft
Summary
Host Jeremy Dillon and guest Stephen Cockcroft analyze Paul McCartney’s 21st-century discography, focusing on *Driving Rain*, *Chaos and Creation in the Backyard*, and *Memory Almost Full*. They debate the merits of his band-driven versus solo production styles, highlighting *Driving Rain* as an underrated gem. The discussion also covers his experimental Fireman project *Electric Arguments* and the soul album *Kisses on the Bottom*, exploring how McCartney balances artistic innovation with public expectations.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest welcome
Driving Rain and the return to band dynamics
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard with Nigel Godrich
Memory Almost Full and parallel avant-garde projects
Goodnight Vienna and Kisses on the Bottom
Egypt Station and the Carpool Karaoke era
Final rankings and new album predictions
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