Paul McCartney - Tug Of War (1982) [3CD Deluxe Edition 2015]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 742 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 268 MB | Covers - 2,55 GB
Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: MPL/Concord Music Group (HRM-37287-00)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 742 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 268 MB | Covers - 2,55 GB
Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: MPL/Concord Music Group (HRM-37287-00)
The 2015 expansion of Tug of War spans three discs: a new remix of the album, a remastered version of the original 1982 mix, and a collection of demos and outtakes.
Like 1970's McCartney, 1980's McCartney II functioned as a way for Paul McCartney to clear the decks: to experiment and recalibrate in the aftermath of his band falling apart. This means 1982's Tug of War is, in many ways, the very first Paul McCartney solo album, a record recorded not at home but in a studio, a record made without Wings and not co-credited to Linda, who nevertheless is present as a backing vocalist. McCartney recognized this album as something of a major opportunity, so he revived his relationship with Beatles producer George Martin and brought in several heavy-hitters as guests, including his hero Carl Perkins, his Motown counterpart Stevie Wonder, fusion star Stanley Clarke…