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McCartney III Imagined
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  • Summary: The 2020 solo release from the Beatles artist is remixed and covered by 3D RDN, Damon Albarn, Anderson .Paak, Beck, Blood Orange, Phoebe Bridgers, EOB, Dominic Fike, Josh Homme, Khruangbin, St. Vincent, and Idris Elba (only on the physical releases).
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Mojo
    Jun 23, 2021
    80
    Some artists, such as Beck and Khruangbin with their art-funk overhauls of Fund My Way and Pretty Boys respectively, build traditional, if inventive remixes around Macca's vocals. Other go further and basically cover the songs. [Aug 2021, p.83]
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  2. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 16, 2021
    80
    It’s always nice when artists sound genuinely excited to participate in a collective project, and that comes through in spades on the delightful, crisply produced, and well-arranged McCartney III Imagined.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Apr 15, 2021
    80
    Most of these artists strike a rare rework/remix balance, preserving what made the original tick while infusing enough of their own identity to justify the new take.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 19, 2021
    80
    McCartney III Imagined is a classy set of remixes from assorted studio alchemists that allows Macca to experiment further by proxy.
  5. Uncut
    Apr 20, 2021
    70
    The likes of Khruangbin, St Vincent, fhoebe Bridgers and Josh Homme spice up Macca’s songs in their idiosyncratic fashion, while a few improve the originals. [Jun 2021, p.28]
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  6. musicOMH.com
    Apr 21, 2021
    70
    Ultimately, this album will draw the attention of McCartney fans and of the artists involved, and will remain a curio for the rest. Yet it’s good to see rock’s ultimate ‘Elder Statesman’ reaching out to a younger generation and trusting them with his material. Not all of McCartney III Imagined works, but when it does it sounds genuinely exciting.
  7. Rolling Stone
    May 6, 2021
    60
    The best is from Phoebe Bridgers, giving the bright, synthy "Seize the Day" a sad-girl makeover. [May 2021, p.76]
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  1. celebritycoder
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    The covers and remixes on McCartney III Imagined are vibrant and its diversity throughout the record will fascinate any Macca fan.
  2. diegoasd
    Apr 17, 2021
    9
    It's definitely a must-listen for all McCartney fans. It's certainly more interesting than the original, and the artistic freedom the featuresIt's definitely a must-listen for all McCartney fans. It's certainly more interesting than the original, and the artistic freedom the features had is amazing. Some songs are just meh, I expected a lot more from Beck and Blood Oranges, but Phoebe Bridgers, Dominic Fike, Josh Homme, Anderson .Paak and Damon Albarn do an amazing work.

    This album shows that Paul McCartney can still write great music, even if the production style and performance of his own is dated and uninteresting. (I didn't love McCartney III)    … Expand
  4. Jales
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    Better than the original. Except for the last song which I prefer on the McCartney release.
  5. thegetaway
    Apr 16, 2021
    8
    A plethora of well-known, respected artists reimagine the songs from McCartney's recent album, McCartney III, in a project which is certainlyA plethora of well-known, respected artists reimagine the songs from McCartney's recent album, McCartney III, in a project which is certainly eclectic and fun, if not essential.… Expand
  6. Ricko
    Jun 3, 2021
    7
    I have yet to come across a remix album that I have enjoyed more than the original record. I can't help but compare the versions of songsI have yet to come across a remix album that I have enjoyed more than the original record. I can't help but compare the versions of songs which in itself is probably an unfair start. I reckon if you listen to this before you listen to the source album you will get more enjoyment from it but that is only possible if your late coming to the original. Anyway, this takes a solid record and while not necessarily improving it, it definitely adds something new. The Khruangbin remix of the track "Pretty Boys" is my favourite track and I will be checking out more of that artist based on what I have heard here. To be fair, at least half of the album is decent. Unfortunately the other half of it falls into generic remix territory. Had the album been released in isolation I have no doubt it would be better received.… Expand

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