Pipes of Peace

by

Paul McCartney

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This recording was quite different for Sir Paul. It is one of my favorite McCartney albums. Why others writing reviews for Amazon.com have given this album poor reviews is beyond me. Each album McCartney does, he explores a different musical avenue and a different side of himself - such is the case with this one. I am not one of those who thinks everything McCartney touches turns to gold or is a work of art. However, I am a true fan. This album has always lifted me up emotionally. To me, there is not one bad track on the album. Just listen to the lyrics of Pipes Of Peace - some of his best! And, does anyone remember the moving and excellent video for Pipes Of Peace? (Back when videos were good!) Pay no attention to the bad reviews. McCartney hit a home run with this one.

Add Paul McCartney's PIPES OF PEACE to the list including TUG OF WAR, RED ROSE SPEEDWAY, FLOWERS IN THE DIRT, VENUS AND MARS, LONDON TOWN, BACK TO THE EGG and MCCARTNEY - albums I find either over-rated or, in this case, under-rated. PIPES OF PEACE includes the smash "Say Say Say," the superb minor hit "So Bad," and the rollicking "Sweetest Little Show"/"Average Person" medley, all candidates for a best-of collection. Another two or three tracks are very good. Released in 1983, PIPES OF PEACE was the start of a popularity decline for Paul McCartney, but to hear this album you would wonder why.