Description
Paul McCartney: Chaos And Creation In The Backyard | Folk Rock/Pop Rock Album CD
Product Information
- UPC: 094633829824
- Product Type: Audio CD, Album, Copy Protected
- Catalog Number: 00946 338298 2 4
- Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop Rock
- Artist: Paul McCartney
- Producer: Nigel Godrich
- Label: MPL/Parlophone (a Capitol Music label)
- Total Duration: Approximately 43 minutes
- Release Year: 2005
- Country: Europe
- Format: Copy Protected CD with 13 tracks
- Package: Includes 16-page booklet with lyrics and line drawings by Brian Clarke
Overview
"Chaos And Creation In The Backyard" represents one of Paul McCartney's most introspective and critically acclaimed solo works from his later career. Produced by Nigel Godrich (known for his work with Radiohead), this 2005 album finds the legendary musician returning to his roots, playing nearly all instruments himself in a manner reminiscent of his first solo album "McCartney" from 1970. The collection showcases McCartney's exceptional songwriting craft through 13 thoughtfully composed tracks that blend folk and pop rock sensibilities with introspective lyrics and memorable melodies. Breaking from his typically upbeat approach, "Chaos And Creation" reveals a more contemplative McCartney, delivering one of his most personal and artistically satisfying albums of the 21st century.
Product Features
- Musical Approach: Features McCartney playing multiple instruments himself, similar to his debut solo album
- Production: Produced by acclaimed producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Beck)
- Packaging: 16-page booklet with complete lyrics and artistic line drawings by Brian Clarke
- Photography: Back cover photo by Bill Bernstein
- Copy Protection: Features copy control technology (compatibility with various players noted on packaging)
- Sound Quality: Studio album with detailed, intimate production characteristic of Nigel Godrich's work
- Artistic Direction: More introspective and measured approach compared to McCartney's typically upbeat solo work
Interesting Facts
Multi-Instrumental Performance
For "Chaos And Creation In The Backyard," McCartney returned to his multi-instrumentalist roots, personally playing piano, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, melodica, harmonium, flugelhorn, and various other instruments throughout the album. This approach mirrors his first solo album "McCartney" (1970), creating an intimate musical landscape where nearly every sound comes from the artist himself.
Producer Influence
Producer Nigel Godrich, known for his work with Radiohead and Beck, challenged McCartney in ways few had done since the Beatles era. Godrich reportedly rejected several of McCartney's compositions he deemed below standard and pushed the artist to dig deeper creatively. This productive creative tension resulted in one of McCartney's most critically acclaimed albums of his later career.
Critical Renaissance
"Chaos And Creation In The Backyard" marked something of a critical renaissance for McCartney, earning him three Grammy nominations including Album of the Year. Critics widely praised the album as his strongest work in decades, appreciating its more serious tone and thoughtful craftsmanship. The album reached #6 on the UK charts and #10 in the US, demonstrating that McCartney could still create commercially viable music while pursuing artistic depth.
Artistic Connections
The song "Jenny Wren" was composed as a conscious spiritual successor to the Beatles' "Blackbird," using similar fingerpicking guitar techniques and thematic elements. McCartney himself acknowledged this connection, showing his willingness to reference and build upon his legendary past work while creating something new and distinctive.
Track Listing
- Fine Line (3:05)
- How Kind of You (4:47)
- Jenny Wren (3:47)
- At the Mercy (2:38)
- Friends to Go (2:43)
- English Tea (2:12)
- Too Much Rain (3:24)
- A Certain Softness (2:42)
- Riding to Vanity Fair (5:07)
- Follow Me (2:31)
- Promise to You Girl (3:10)
- This Never Happened Before (3:26)
- Anyway (3:50)
Publishers
All songs written and composed by Paul McCartney. All tracks published by MPL Communications Ltd./Inc. Parlophone is a Capitol Music label. ℗ 2005 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by MPL Communications Ltd. under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. © 2005 MPL Communications Ltd. under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd.
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