The Fireman's much anticipated third studio album Electric Arguments is finally out. Critics around the world have been raving about how great this new album is. For those who still don't know The Fireman is a collaborative project between music icon Paul McCartney and revered producer Youth.
On Monday, this week (25th November), Paul visited The Fire Station pub in London to chat to the world's media about Electric Arguments.
Talking about the new album Paul told the media, " We had creative freedom to make this album any way we wanted. It could have been very carefully considered but that wouldn't be The Fireman." Talking about working with Youth he added, "I like working with someone. I like giving up control. It's more fun than sitting in a room on your own all day."
The big difference between this Fireman album and their previous works is that Electric Arguments includes vocals. The Fireman's first two albums were instrumental.
On the decision to include vocals this time round Paul commented, "The first two Fireman albums were instrumental. Youth suggested to me, 'how about a bit of vocal?' And I said, 'well I haven't got any songs, I've got no idea'. And because it's The Fireman and anything goes, I said, 'yeah sure'. So I just ad-libbed it and eventually a song came out of it."
Earlier this year, in September, it was announced that The Fireman would this year release their first brand new material in a decade and this time there was a big difference - the duo had found their voice. Speculation began; one studio insider was reported as saying the new songs sounds like 'Arcade Fire meets Led Zeppelin'. Certainly so far, anyone who has heard the album has commented on just how accessible Electric Arguments is, compared to the first two Fireman albums.
Electric Arguments by The Fireman is an eclectic and varied album consisting of thirteen tracks recorded in thirteen days over the period of nearly a year. Each track was written and recorded in the space of one day. The Fireman went into the studio with no plan or clear direction of how they wanted the album to sound. The project took a life of its own and the results will surprise anyone expecting to hear the previous sound of the band. Electric Arguments demonstrates that Paul McCartney is still interested in pure musical possibilities. This is an album set to both surprise and delight the listener. Made with no record company restraints or a set release date to work to, Electric Arguments was made with complete artistic and creative freedom.
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