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Released in the glow of Wings' biggest and best album, Band on the
Run, Venus & Mars found Paul McCartney in his element--a
working rock star, being screamed at again, cheerfully riding the last
rays of his youth. Adulation always brought the best out of him, and Venus
& Mars is nearly the equal of its more lauded predecessor.
McCartney never strays from his favorite themes (sex, drugs, rock &
roll, and marriage), but his confidence is high as he mixes gorgeous, airy
production numbers like "Listen to What the Man Said" and
"Letting Go" with the ribald and hilarious. "Rock
Show" matches the Who's "Long Live Rock" as the finest and
funniest of those self-celebratory Super70s stomps. McCartney's effortless
marshalling of melody and arrangement hoists the blander material out of
trouble, and the best stuff's powered by genuine, rediscovered verve.
Facile and frivolous, but not at all bad. And their version of the
"Crossroads" theme is wicked.
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| 1. Rock Show | 9. Call Me Back Again | | 2. Love In Song | 10. Listen To What The Man Said | | 3. You Gave Me The Answer | 11. Treat Her Gently(Lonely Old People) | | 4. Magneto And Titanium Man | 12. Crossroads Theme | | 5. Letting Go | 13. Venus And Mars | | 6. Venus And Mars(Reprise) | 14. Zoo Gang | | 7. Spirits Of Ancient Europe | 15. Lunch Box/Odd Sox | | 8. Medicine Jar | 16. My Carnival |
Share Your Memories!Is Venus & Mars one of your favorite albums? What interesting or amusing stories can you tell? Wanna write a review? Share your stories (or your reviews) with the world! (We print the best stories right here!)
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"I listened again just recently (Sep, 2002) and the mix now sounds a bit dated (drums very quiet, bass muddy, and the whole thing a little cloudy), but Taylor is right-on about McCartney's melodic prowess.
It is a fun album; not nearly as good as Band on the Run, nor a crisp as Tug of War, but it is Paul at his "pop-song" best." --Big Johnny 9 | "I'm 30 yrs. old and I grew up with this album. I'm a huge McCartney fan, and I have to say that this is probably my favorite album; there is a great variety of instruments, and style of music, and great harmonies. I'm a musician myself, and I play with a band here in Massachusetts. Thank god my parents raised me on McCartney music. It definitely enhances your creativity level. I feel bad for the young kids today who really don't have anything to fall back on, when it comes to creativity. Cause of some of the crap that's coming out these days. I consider myself very fortunate." --dini |
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Looking for a rare import-only single, a gold record, world tour book, hard to find magazine, an autographed guitar, or simply this CD? You'll find them at eBay!
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|  | Artist: Paul McCartney
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| | Released: June 24, 1975
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