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Electric Arguments
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

  • Summary: Paul McCartney returns to record under the Fireman name with this third album produced with Youth.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. AllMusic
    90
    There are more twists and turns, more textures, than on any other McCartney album in the last 20 years, and if it's a little messy, so be it: it's better to have Paul letting it all hang out instead of hanging back.
  2. Filter
    84
    Electric Arguments makes a gravity defying leap from his supine position atop past laurels with an album showcasing incredibly raw rock, complimented by totally-not-cheesy electronic production. [Holiday 2008, p.98]
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    His third stint as the Fireman, his partnership with producer Youth, finds the pair on inspired form, ready to take risks while knocking out a track a day.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    75
    McCartney's bottomless well of melody ensures that none of it gets too far afield, even as the songs turn more amorphous as the album unfolds.
  5. Spin
    70
    A few late-album glow-stick groovers abruptly shift the vibe to rave-era bliss, but until then, turn off your mind and float downstream.
  6. PopMatters
    70
    Electric Arguments does harbor its own unique charm that will certainly appeal to longtime fans moreover than Macca’s previous pair of Fireman jaunts.
  7. The Guardian
    20
    Their website trumpets the "pure musical possibilities" of Electric Arguments, but this is heavily laboured hackwork.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. HerbertO.
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    Magnificent and full of energy.
  2. BradF.
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    Should have been released as McCartney III. Its fun, adventurous and experimental. And of course the melodies are gorgeous and the Should have been released as McCartney III. Its fun, adventurous and experimental. And of course the melodies are gorgeous and the genre-hopping exhilarating.… Collapse
  4. Leon
    Oct 4, 2009
    10
    Paul is master.
  5. PatC.
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    A pure musical tapestry, which twists and turns, then turns you around again. Each play uncovers new sounds, dare I say it...Masterpiece
  6. JonW.
    Dec 24, 2008
    10
    The most entertaining and eclectic collection of songs by Paul in many a year. It's many twists and turns bring a smile to the face and The most entertaining and eclectic collection of songs by Paul in many a year. It's many twists and turns bring a smile to the face and attest to the musical genius of the guy. He can do it all. His instincts on this one are spot on. I can and do listen to EA over and over and find new things to like. And...the guy plays all the instruments. Thanks, Paul.… Expand
  7. NutS.
    Jan 21, 2009
    10
    Nice collection of positive and adventurous tracks. Every track is distinct from rock to pure electronica. This album shows just why you need Nice collection of positive and adventurous tracks. Every track is distinct from rock to pure electronica. This album shows just why you need a producer. Best McCartney album ever. Not a single filler or weak track and that's something when it comes from Macca.… Expand
  8. RickH.
    Jan 6, 2009
    8
    Some of Paul's most adventurous, Beatlesque work in years.

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