Venus and Mars is quintessentially 1970s in tone and feel, yet it never falters- instead, it floats urgently to its intended destination. Arriving after the spirited, albeit stadium-oriented, ‘Rockshow’, the pastoral ballad comes as a bit of a surprise, as the orchestral flourishes wash over the vocals, with the power and passion of a tidal wave coming over its favourite surfer. It isn’t that Paul McCartney isn’t necessarily interested in the chorus oriented material, as it’s more that the rockers provide context to the love songs, of which ‘Love In Song’ is the most impactful. ![]() ![]() ![]() Of the classic-era of Wings albums, Venus And Mars is the most well rounded and complete, a record that’s not as instantly infectious as Wings at The Speed of Sound yet winds up making a greater impression by virtue of its balladic output.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |