I was a huge fan of both "Tug of War" and "Pipes of Peace." I also loved "No More Lonely Nights" from "Give My Regards to Broad Street" but I have only a vague memory of "Press to Play." I think "Press" was a single that didn't make much of a dent on the charts. I had never thought about when McCartney faded for me but I guess this was that album. When I look at what he did afterwards only "Egypt Station" crossed my wires. Makes me want to explore this later stuff more to find some gems I know must be there!
I'd add that the 1989 release 'Flowers In The Dirt' (plus EC's 'Spike') and the subsequent touring to this day propelled him forward from 'Press To Play.' I'd also push for all The Fireman releases, 'Chaos and Creation In The Backyard,' and 'New' in there as stellar work. The stand-off with Stewart and Padgham was a huge sore spot that really hasn't healed/helped PTP's reputation. I would argue that PTP is a great album, and I never fail to crank "Angry" past the bleeding eardrum needle given the right opportunity.
Brilliant Amy, finding gems like this. ❤️🎵
I was a huge fan of both "Tug of War" and "Pipes of Peace." I also loved "No More Lonely Nights" from "Give My Regards to Broad Street" but I have only a vague memory of "Press to Play." I think "Press" was a single that didn't make much of a dent on the charts. I had never thought about when McCartney faded for me but I guess this was that album. When I look at what he did afterwards only "Egypt Station" crossed my wires. Makes me want to explore this later stuff more to find some gems I know must be there!
I'd add that the 1989 release 'Flowers In The Dirt' (plus EC's 'Spike') and the subsequent touring to this day propelled him forward from 'Press To Play.' I'd also push for all The Fireman releases, 'Chaos and Creation In The Backyard,' and 'New' in there as stellar work. The stand-off with Stewart and Padgham was a huge sore spot that really hasn't healed/helped PTP's reputation. I would argue that PTP is a great album, and I never fail to crank "Angry" past the bleeding eardrum needle given the right opportunity.
Great recommendations! Thanks Amy!