'Unicorn' is an urgently melodic track that melds smart hook and feral alt-rock sound with the grandeur of psychedelic music. It's the strongest heavy track to have come from James.
The appointment of Albini as engineer for 'Unicorn' is perhaps a consequence of James's admiration for Kurt Cobain as Steve Albini's engineering skills was such an important part of Nirvana's success. But beyond any sentimental reason, Albini is a very logical choice for McCartney's sound. His strong clean vocal and distinguished heavy rock guitar skills are a match for Albini's love of gritty raw rock.
James is a late bloomer in the music industry, but his hesitancy is understandable, as releasing music in a climate where he'll always be compared to the genius of The Beatles, is a difficult environment in which to compete.
He appears to be making up for lost time as 'Unicorn' hints at a successful follow up to his his 2013 debut album. It's a track that's going to endear fans beyond those curious to see what the son of a Beatle looks like.
The surreal video that accompanies the single was directed by Sholo Crow. It's quite Jungian! It's inspired by James' lyrics, primarily , and also by Carl Jung's explorations of the human psyche.The house as a metaphor for the subconscious, the emergence of thoughts and ideas, the development from primal to mathematical, inner- and outer-space, self-awareness. All pointed to by seeing the sequined head James commissioned from a South American artist, which we featured in the video.It’s a homage to creative expression and the beauty of physics and space.
You can watch it below:
THE NEW ALBUM BY JAMES MCCARTNEY:
THE BLACKBERRY TRAIN - RELEASE DATE: May 6, 2016
PRE-ORDER NOW : ... HERE
THE BLACKBERRY TRAIN - RELEASE DATE: May 6, 2016
PRE-ORDER NOW : ... HERE
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