Mailbag Round-Up: Memory Almost Full and The Joshua Tree

Dec 04, 2007- Permalink

Two items arrived in the mail yesterday that are definitely worth talking about. The first is Paul McCartney’s Memory Almost Full – CD/DVD Deluxe Edition. This package is comprised of Macca’s new CD and a DVD featuring concert footage from a concert at The Electric Ballroom in London as well as videos for “Dance Tonight” and “Ever Present Past”.

Paul’s having fun on this CD. The energy’s there and it actually feels a bit like a Wings album. I may not be the biggest fan of “Dance Tonight” but Paul rocks and wails through tunes like “Only Mama Knows” and “Gratitude”. “Mr. Bellamy” could have been an extra track from Sgt. Peppers and “Nod Your Head” shows that a senior McCartney stills likes the wail of guitars.

Paul’s having a ton of fun here and it doesn’t feel like he’s going to stop anytime soon.

The other package in the mail was the remastered and expanded deluxe version of U2’s The Joshua Tree, which has been released in honour of the album’s 20th anniversary.

The Joshua Tree was U2’s first album to reach #1 in the United States. The album also won the Irish lads Album Of The Year and Best Rock Performance By A Group Or Duo at the Grammy Awards.

Some of U2’s most memorable tunes are here: “Where The Streets Have No Name”, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, and “With or Without You” start off the first CD. The second CD is comprised of rarities and B-sides from the album’s sessions. The package also contains a 36 page bound book that features Bill Flanagan’s liner notes, an essay by The Edge, photos by Anton Corbijn and handwritten lyrics by Bono.

Toss either of these releases under the tree and you’re sure to please a music lover.