Paul McCartney’s Egypt Station Part 2- the Bonus Tracks

In a follow up to my Egypt Station review, here’s a look at the bonus tracks on the Explorer’s Edition and the Record Store Day single.

[martinhall]

Hello Mathew, its Martin from the UK..yes I agree with you about the extra tracks from the Egypt Station time., all great tracks. if all the extra tracks with some more from the vaults could be put on a CD / album, and maybe could be an Egypt Station 2., Maybe just wishful thinking. When I saw Paul and Wings in1971, when he did his university tour i would have thought that the gigs would have been recorded. So for me I would love to own a copy of the tour, that would be great for me. I suppose it's on bootleg somewhere.wow, all those year's ago. ( as George Harrison sang ). Keep safe Mathew. 😏👍

[sharonevans]

Really enjoyed your take on the bonus tracks Matthew, glad Paul gave us a little more of Egypt Station. I was lucky enough to pick up the 45 and have enjoyed the whole package. Take care!

[RobScuremusic]

Nice review, Matthew. I definitely agree with you on Frank Sinatra's Party. It's a great song.

[allanc.records]

Nicely done Review Matthew! You will turn some people into buying these extra bonuses from Egypt Station! Take care, Allan

[beatleytonesbeatleschannel]

Great review Matthew. We really did get a good collection of bonus songs for Egypt Station - nice mix of left over material and live stuff from the record. I think Great Started is a really catchy piece of pop but my absolute favourite from this set is Nothings For free - love the feel of that song, just sounds great. I also think that both sides of the Home Again single are great too. Im ok with the vocal effect on Get Enough - it gives a nice contemporary feel. one of the best collections of bonus audio we've had so far. Thanks for the review and your observations which were spot on as usual.

[matthewbuzzell]

Hi Matthew. I really appreciate what you do on your channel. Your thoughtful consideration of each of these tracks is to be commended. Since watching this video, I have been giving "Get Enough" a couple of extra spins and a bit of extra pondering. There is no question as to whether this is a good song or not. It is. It is a very good song, exceptional even. The treatment of Paul's vocal does (as it does you) give me pause. Is this a producer pandering to audio trends? Or is this a production necessity per Paul's aging voice? It is impossible to sort out for sure. But I will say this: if an embrace of technology is what it takes for Paul to complete a vocal take or reach an audience, I will accept it. Whether we are willing to accept it or not, this is a beloved artist in the home stretch. And I am cheering him on in much the same way I know you are too!

Thanks for all you do, Matthew!