The most absolutely adorable Beatle has always had a questionable solo career sappily filled with silly love songs and topped with unique slices of quirky driving rock and clammy art pop—even subtly metronomic, electronic German-ica; the latter’s very existence nearly erased the bad taste of the former. These common-denominator Paul McCartney songs, done on his own … Continue reading Essential New Music: Paul McCartney’s “Pure McCartney”