Paul McCartney's 'Memory Almost Full'

Fresh Air | By Ken Tucker

Published June 18, 2007 at 5:00 AM HST

Paul McCartney marks the release of <em> Memory Almost Full</em> with an intimate 90-minute set at north London's Electric Ballroom. — Paul McCartney marks the release of *Memory Almost Full* with an intimate 90-minute set at north London's Electric Ballroom.

Fresh Air's rock critic takes a listen to the 21st solo album from the former Beatle.

McCartney, who turned 65 today, launched Memory Almost Full with a free concert in London earlier this month — back when he was 64. It's an occasionally reflective life-and-loves disc that ranges from an upbeat dance-party opener to a farewell-to-love track.

Ken Tucker

Ken Tucker reviews rock, country, hip-hop and pop music for Fresh Air. He is a cultural critic who has been the editor-at-large at Entertainment Weekly, and a film critic for New York Magazine. His work has won two National Magazine Awards and two ASCAP-Deems Taylor Awards. He has written book reviews for The New York Times Book Review and other publications.

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