Album: McCartney II by Paul McCartney (1980)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Philosophical
Record Label: M3 Records
Format: Album

Description: McCartney II is the third solo studio album by Paul McCartney, and the first since the formation of Wings in 1971. It was released in 1980, a year before the band's dissolution and while their future lay in limbo. The album is a significant departure for McCartney, as much of the album relies heavily on synthesisers and studio experimentation. The album was reissued on 13 June 2011 as part of the Paul McCartney Archive Collection.

Artist Background: Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles and with Lennon formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. Following the band's break-up, he began a solo career and later formed the group Wings with his first wife Linda Eastman and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. McCartney has been de... Part of the Liverpool, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Wings, John Lennon, The Beatles, Ringo Starr

Music Scene: Part of the Liverpool, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Philosophical, 1980s, Album, M3 Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 675000. Rating score: 6. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


McCartney II is the third solo studio album by Paul McCartney, and the first since the formation of Wings in 1971. It was released in 1980, a year before the band's dissolution and while their future lay in limbo. The album is a significant departure for McCartney, as much of the album relies heavily on synthesisers and studio experimentation. The album was reissued on 13 June 2011 as part of the Paul McCartney Archive Collection.

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