Reviwe: Kisses on the Bottom
4 stars.
If there is one thing that some artists do that doesn’t work, it’s making an album that is completely out of their element. However, Paul McCartney does this successfully on his 16th solo album “Kisses on the Bottom.” Different from his usual sound, on this album, McCartney turns to jazz and pop. The album mixes a softer side of McCartney that we haven’t heard in a long time with a unique jazz style that results in the listener getting lost in the unique sound. “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” one of the most popular tracks on the album, is a rendition of a Fats Waller track that kicks off the album very well. There are certain tracks that resemble John Coltrane’s or Billie Holiday’s great works, and there are some that seem a bit tedious, but the lyrics are what stick with you. Featuring guests such as Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, this album provides a unique sound from an already legendary singer.
