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Memory Almost Full
Studio album by
Paul McCartney
Released4 June 2007 (2007-06-04)
RecordedOctober 2003, February 2004
March 2006 – February 2007
StudioAbbey Road, AIR and RAK, London; Henson Recording, Los Angeles; Hog Hill Mill, Icklesham
Genre
Length42:00
LabelHear Music
ProducerDavid Kahne
Paul McCartney chronology
Ecce Cor Meum
(2006) 		Memory Almost Full
(2007) 		Amoeba's Secret
(2007)
Singles from Memory Almost Full
  1. "Ever Present Past"
    Released: 20 April 2007
  2. "Dance Tonight"
    Released: 18 June 2007
  3. "Nod Your Head"
    Released: 28 August 2007

Memory Almost Full is the fourteenth solo studio album by English musician Paul McCartney. It was released in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2007 and in the United States a day later. The album was the first release on Starbucks' Hear Music label. It was produced by David Kahne and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Henson Recording Studios, AIR Studios, Hog Hill Mill Studios and RAK Studios between October 2003, and from 2006 to February 2007.[2] In between the 2003 and 2006 sessions, McCartney was working on another studio album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard (2005), with producer Nigel Godrich.

Memory Almost Full reached the Top 5 in both the UK and US, as well as Denmark, Sweden, Greece, and Norway. The Grammy-nominated album has sold over 2 million copies worldwide[3] and has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipments of over 500,000 copies just in the United States.[4] The album was released in three versions: a single disc, a 2-CD set, and a CD/DVD deluxe edition, the latter of which was released on 6 November 2007.

Background

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Nine demos were recorded at Hog Hill Mill studio in September 2003 by Paul McCartney and his touring band.[5] A month later, in October,[6] album sessions for Memory Almost Full began, and were produced by David Kahne and recorded at Abbey Road Studios.[5] McCartney and the band recorded the songs "You Tell Me", "Only Mama Knows", "Vintage Clothes", "That Was Me", "Feet in the Clouds", "House of Wax", "The End of the End", and "Whole Life".[nb 1][5] However, the sessions were cut short and put on hiatus when McCartney started another album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, with producer Nigel Godrich.[5]

In the website constructed for the album, McCartney stated: "I actually started this album, Memory Almost Full, before my last album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, released September 2005. (...) When I was just finishing up everything concerned with Chaos and had just got the Grammy nominations (2006) I realised I had this album to go back to and finish off. So I got it out to listen to it again, wondering if I would enjoy it, but actually I really loved it. All I did at first was just listen to a couple of things and then I began to think, 'OK, I like that track – now, what is wrong with it?' And it might be something like a drum sound, so then I would re-drum and see where we would get to. (...) In places it's a very personal record and a lot of it is retrospective, drawing from memory, like memories from being a kid, from Liverpool and from summers gone. The album is evocative, emotional, rocking, but I can't really sum it up in one sentence".[8]

Recording

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Many songs from Memory Almost Full were from a group of songs, which also included songs from Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, and some intended for the former nearly ended up on the latter.[9] Any songs that were started, but not finished, for Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, McCartney didn't want to re-do for Memory Almost Full.[9] As sessions for the album progressed McCartney wrote some more songs, something that McCartney used to do when he was in the Beatles.[9] An early version of "Ever Present Past" was recorded at either one of the three following studios: RAK Studios, AIR Studios or Ocean Way Studios; sometime between November 2003 and April 2005.[10] Two years after the 2003 session, sessions for the album started again.[11] The book Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions (1969–2013). A Journey Through Paul McCartney's Songs After the Beatles reports that the recordings of the album were started in September–October 2003 and resumed in February 2004 at Abbey Road, with other sessions taking place between March 2006 and February 2007.[12]

New tracks were recorded at the following studios: McCartney's home studio in Sussex, Hog Hill Mill, Los Angeles' Henson Studios, London's RAK Studios and AIR Studios, and New York's SeeSquared Studios.[11] The songs recorded at those studios were "Nod Your Head", "In Private", "222", "Gratitude", "Mr Bellamy", "See Your Sunshine", and "Ever Present Past".[11] Of those songs, "Mr Bellamy", "Ever Present Past", "Gratitude", "Nod Your Head", and "In Private" were all recorded on the same day, in March 2006.[11] As well as working on songs from the first Memory Almost Full album session in 2003, "Why So Blue" was re-recorded.[11] In total, between 20 and 25 songs were recorded for the album.[11] "Dance Tonight" was recorded, along with "Feet in the Clouds" and "222" being reworked, between January and February 2007 at RAK Studios,[13] as the last song recorded for the album.[14] The album was mixed by Kahne and Andy Wallace.[3]

Songs

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In an interview with Billboard magazine in May 2007, McCartney said that the album's material was "in some ways a little bit retrospective. Some of them are of now, some of them hark back to the past, but all of them are songs I'm very proud of."[15] McCartney played mandolin on the song "Dance Tonight".[6] He comments that "In searching the instrument to try and find chords, which I did with the guitar when I was 14, probably, that freshness was brought back."[6] "Ever Present Past", which McCartney called "personal",[6] originally started out as a song called "Perfect Lover".[10] This early version was more folk-like, similar to Chaos and Creation in the Backyard's "Friends to Go".[10] "Perfect Lover" went through a minor lyrical change, the bridge was changed, and an overhaul of its musical arrangement, before it finally became "Ever Present Past".[10] The track also includes references to the Beatles.[16] In June 2007, McCartney revealed that "See Your Sunshine" "is pretty much an out-and-out love song for Heather. A lot of the album was done before, during and after our separation. I didn't go back and take out any songs to do with her."[17] "You Tell Me" is about McCartney's memories of his previous wife, Linda.[16]

"Mr Bellamy", the sixth song on the album, was thought by online fans to be about McCartney's then-recent divorce.[18] McCartney invited Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke to play piano on the song, but he declined. The press ran articles claiming that Yorke had "snubbed" McCartney, but Yorke later revealed that he "really liked the song" but felt he would be unable to perform to the required standard.[19] "Gratitude" is reportedly about the divorce between Heather Mills and McCartney.[16]

The album features a five song-medley (starting off with “Vintage Clothes“ and ending with “The End of the End“), which in an interview with Billboard magazine, McCartney said that it was previously "something I wanted to revisit" as "nobody had been doing that for a while."[9] The medley was a set of intentionally written material, whereas the medley that McCartney had worked on for the Beatles' Abbey Road was actually made up of "bits we had knocking around."[9] The medley starts off with "Vintage Clothes", which McCartney "sat down one day" to write, that was "looking back, [and] looking back.",[9] about life.[20] It was followed by the bass-led "That Was Me",[20] which is about his "school days and teachers", the medley, as McCartney stated, then "progressed from there."[9] The next songs are "Feet in the Clouds", about the inactivity while one is growing up, and "House of Wax", about the life of being a celebrity.[20] The final song in medley, "The End of the End", was written at McCartney's Cavendish Avenue home while playing on his father, Jim's, piano.[16]

Packaging

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Some people mentioned that the album's title, Memory Almost Full, is an anagram of "for my soulmate LLM" (the initials of Linda Louise McCartney).[3] When asked if this was intentional, McCartney replied; "Some things are best left a mystery".[21] In an interview with Pitchfork Media, McCartney clarified, "I must say, someone told me [there is an anagram], and I think it's a complete mystery, because it's so complete. There does appear to be an anagram in the title. And it's a mystery. It was not intentional."[22] The album's title was actually inspired by a message that came up on his mobile phone.[23] He thought the phrase summed up modern life.[24]

A significant proportion of the CD release of Memory Almost Full incorporated a cover insert whose top-right corner was intentionally folded down to the center of the insert, leaving the CD tray visible. The folded-down white corner covers up the corner of the armchair image, but has the artist and album names printed so that the text is complete despite the fold. Upon opening and flattening out the cover insert, the armchair is complete, but the portion of the text which is printed on the folded-down corner is not printed on the front of the cover, leaving the text incomplete. This was the first time such an artistic intervention occurred within a standard jewel-case, and at first glance had the possibility of being viewed as a mis-manufactured copy. McCartney on the CD case/album artwork stated, "I really wanted to make the CD a desirable object. Something that I know I'd want to pick up from the shelf, something that would make people curious."[8]

The chair on the cover is the etching Black Love Chair by Humphrey Ocean printed by Maurice Payne and chosen by Paul McCartney after a visit to Miankoma Studio, Amagansett, Long Island.[citation needed]

Release and promotion

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The album was his first for Starbucks' Hear Music record label, after previously having a 45-year-old relationship with Capitol/EMI.[6] The recording contract with Capitol/EMI ended a few months prior to the release of the album,[6] after McCartney had found out that EMI were planning to take six months to set up a promotional plan for the album.[25] McCartney was the first artist to sign to Hear Music.[26] The Rock Radio website leaked a track listing for the album on 12 April 2007.[27] A day later, producer David Kahne stated on the same site that the leaked listing was bogus.[28] The first US single, "Ever Present Past", made its radio debut on 20 April.[29] A music video for "Dance Tonight" premiered on 23 May via YouTube.[30] The album was released on 4 June 2007 in the UK,[nb 2] and a day later on the 5th in the US,[nb 3][6] and with a vinyl edition later in the month on 25 June.[nb 4][31]

It was also McCartney's first album to be available as a digital download.[6] The lead single for the rest of the world is "Dance Tonight", released on McCartney's 65th birthday in the UK, 18 June as a digital download, with a physical release a month later, on 23 July of a CD single and a 10" shaped picture disc.[30] The music video features Natalie Portman and Mackenzie Crook, and was directed by Michel Gondry.[32] The third single, "Nod Your Head", was released as a digital download single on 28 August via the iTunes Store.[33] "Ever Present Past" was released as a single in the UK, on 5 November, as a CD single and 7" single.[34]

Promotion for the album came in several forms, such as a worldwide listening party at over 10,000 Starbucks stores on the day of the album's US release,[35] with an approximation of 6 million people hearing the album.[9][25] At ten of the Starbucks stores, fans contributed in a video tribute, that aired on the internet on 18 June 2007.[35] Other promotions included a limited edition Paul McCartney Starbucks card, similar to what they had done for Ray Charles's Genius Loves Company,[9] the Starbucks-owned satellite radio station XM Channel made a program about McCartney and the album,[35] released one song prior to the album on iTunes, performed at iTunes Festival: London, and playing free shows.[25] On 6 November 2007, the album was re-released as Memory Almost Full – Deluxe Edition. The set included one CD and one DVD. The CD included the standard album plus the three extra songs from the 2-CD edition. The DVD contained five tracks recorded live at The Electric Ballroom in London, and two music videos.[36]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic69/100[37]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[1]
The A.V. ClubB+[38]
Entertainment WeeklyA−[39]
The GuardianStarStar[40]
Los Angeles TimesStarStarHalf star[41]
musicOMHStarStarStarStar[42]
The ObserverStarStarStarStarStar[43]
Pitchfork6.4/10[44]
PopMatters5/10[45]
Rolling StoneStarStarStar[46]

Memory Almost Full received positive reaction. At Metacritic, the album earned an average score of 69 based on 23 reviews from critics, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".[37] Neil Spencer of The Observer remarked that a substantial portion of Memory Almost Full was reminiscent of McCartney's solo band Wings at their best, particularly their album Band on the Run; Spencer found it to be "a way more focused album [from McCartney] than usual."[43] Entertainment Weekly's Chris Willman noted the album's nostalgic lyrical themes "drifting toward weightier thoughts on mortality and the passing of time," likening the album to a more pop-friendly version of Bob Dylan's Time Out of Mind (1997) and hailing it McCartney's best work since Flowers in the Dirt (1989).[39] Evan Serpick of Rolling Stone magazine compared the medley of five songs in the second part of the album to the medley in the Beatles' Abbey Road.[47] The A.V. Club's Steven Hyden did likewise, praising McCartney's signature "insanely catchy fragments" throughout the album and dubbing the project "an eccentric triumph".[38]

musicOMH staffer Jenni Cole saw Memory Almost Full as an effort flush with "perfect pop songs" which were influenced by various musical themes and motifs throughout McCartney’s career, pondering if the title and nostalgia in the music could qualify as a retrospective on his career. She observed that "See Your Sunshine" and "Vintage Clothes" sounded as if they could have been songs for Wings, while "Ever Present Past" harkened back to McCartney's work in the early 1980s.[42] AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that despite McCartney having "mortality on the mind," the album "is startlingly bright and frequently lively", starkly contrasting the downcast nature of Chaos and Creation in the Backyard.[1]

Pitchfork gave the record a mixed response, with Stuart Berman criticising the album's marketing strategy with Starbucks and dismissing the opening track "Dance Tonight" as stereotypically "too safe, too typical, too square". However, he ultimately conceded that it was "a lot more idiosyncratic than its coffee-chain marketing plan suggests," praising the album's second half especially.[44] Jude Rogers of The Guardian expected a "sorrowful, sombre, post-divorce album," but was surprised to find that "Gratitude" seemed to be the only one with much reference to the subject. On the other hand, Rogers lamented that "his frequent, chirpy nods to his past [...] sound lumpishly heavy."[40] In his review for the The Los Angeles Times, Randy Lewis found the album to be occasionally over-indulgent in nostalgia, opining that "his sugary romanticism often goes unchecked in this virtual one-man show."[41]

This album was ranked number 22 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007.[48]

Commercial performance

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In the US, Memory Almost Full debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 with about 161,000 copies sold within the first week, making it McCartney's highest-charting album there since 1997's Flaming Pie.[49] 47% of the album sales from the opening week were from Starbucks coffee shops,[26] which were the best sales for any album in the history of Starbucks.[50] While it was announced that copies of the album sold in the Starbucks coffee shops in the UK would not be counted by the Official UK Charts, because they are not registered in the copies counting system, Memory Almost Full, however, still managed to hit number 5 on the UK Album Charts.[51] The album also peaked at number 1 on Billboard Internet Sales Chart,[52] and number 3 on Billboard Top Internet Albums Downloads.[53]

It was ranked at number 90 on the top-100 of the Billboard Year-end chart,[54] and number 177 on the UK year-end chart.[55] The album won awards for the Best PR Campaign award at the Music Week Awards ceremony,[56] and the Online/Digital Campaign award by New Media Age.[57] The album reportedly sold 105,000 copies in his homeland before the standard version of the CD in a unique slip-case was given away free as part of a promotion with British newspaper The Mail on Sunday (18 May 2008).[58]

"Ever Present Past" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100,[59] and charted at number 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[53] "Dance Tonight" peaked at number 46 on Hot Digital Songs, number 58 on the Pop 100, and finally at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.[53]

Track listing

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All songs written by Paul McCartney.

No.TitleLength
1."Dance Tonight"2:54
2."Ever Present Past"2:57
3."See Your Sunshine"3:20
4."Only Mama Knows"4:17
5."You Tell Me"3:15
6."Mr. Bellamy"3:39
7."Gratitude"3:19
8."Vintage Clothes"2:22
9."That Was Me"2:38
10."Feet in the Clouds"3:24
11."House of Wax"4:59
12."The End of the End"2:57
13."Nod Your Head"1:58
Total length:41:59
Japanese bonus track
No.TitleLength
14."Why So Blue"3:11
Total length:45:10
iTunes bonus track
No.TitleLength
14."Dance Tonight (Acoustic version)" (iTunes Store pre-order bonus)2:47
Total length:44:46
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
14."In Private"2:08
15."Why So Blue"3:11
16."222"3:38
Total length:50:56
2CD limited edition bonus disc
No.TitleLength
1."In Private"2:08
2."Why So Blue"3:11
3."222"3:38
4."Paul talks about the music of Memory Almost Full"26:04
Total length:35:01
Deluxe edition bonus DVD: Live at the Electric Ballroom, London, 7th June 2007
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Drive My Car"Lennon–McCartney 
2."Dance Tonight"  
3."House of Wax"  
4."Nod Your Head"  
5."Only Mama Knows"  
6."Dance Tonight" (music video)  
7."Ever Present Past" (music video)  

Personnel

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Personnel per booklet.[60]

Grammy nominations

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Memory Almost Full has been nominated in the following categories:

Charts

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Notes:

  • On the article that Concord Music Group posted on their official site in February 2007 (a month before Memory Almost Full was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America), Hear Music announced that shipments of the album reached a platinum status in the US.[100] The label also claimed that the album gained a gold in other countries like Norway, though International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has not certified the album at any label there as of 2014.

2007 mini-tour releases

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In the summer and autumn of 2007, Paul embarked on a promotional mini-tour playing concerts to small audiences - including The Olympia, in Paris, when he performed with The Beatles in 1964 - all in support of his album Memory Almost Full. Four of the performances were later released in various formats.[citation needed]

The Electric Ballroom

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Five songs from this 7 June 2007 show at the Electric Ballroom in London were released as video tracks on the Memory Almost Full deluxe edition bonus DVD (see Track Listing above).[citation needed]

Amoeba Gig

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On 27 June 2007, Paul and his band played unannounced at Amoeba Music in Hollywood, California. The performance was released as follows:[citation needed]


Amoeba performance track listings

Secret EPP L.A. Ext. Gig Song Length
1 1 1 "Drive My Car" 2:41
1 UK CD 2 2 2 "Only Mama Knows" 3:47
UK CD 3 3 3 "Dance Tonight" 3:25
2 4 4 4 "C Moon" 3:13
5 "The Long and Winding Road" 3:34
6 "I'll Follow the Sun" 2:56
7 "Calico Skies" 2:57
3 iTunes 5 5 8 "That Was Me" 3:03
6 6 9 "Blackbird" 3:44
7 7 10 "Here Today" 3:13
8 8 11 "Back in the U.S.S.R." 4:08
9 12 "Nod Your Head" 2:00
UK 7" 10 13 "House of Wax" 6:02
14 "I've Got a Feeling" 5:56
15 "Matchbox" 3:31
9 11 16 "Get Back" 4:21
17 "Baby Face" 0:54
10 12 18 "Hey Jude" 8:01
19 "Let It Be" 3:54
11 13 20 "Lady Madonna" 3:34
4 12 14 21 "I Saw Her Standing There" 3:25

iTunes Festival: London

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On 5 July 2007, Paul and his band played for 350 fans in the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) on The Mall in London as part of the first ever iTunes Festival. On 21 August 2007, a 6-track digital EP iTunes Festival: London became available only on iTunes. All tracks written by Paul McCartney except where noted.[citation needed]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Coming Up" 3:39
2."Only Mama Knows" 3:38
3."That Was Me" 2:48
4."Jet"Paul & Linda McCartney4:13
5."Nod Your Head" 1:58
6."House of Wax" 4:55
Total length:19:23

BBC Electric Proms

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On 25 October 2007 Paul and his band played the Roundhouse in London as part of the BBC Electric Proms 2007. The band was joined by a string section for "Only Mama Knows", "Calico Skies" and "Eleanor Rigby". More than seven years later, on 3 December 2014, 17 of the 24 songs from the concert were released on iTunes, but soon after removed inexplicably in February 2015.[citation needed]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Magical Mystery Tour"Lennon–McCartney2:36
2."Flaming Pie"Paul McCartney2:25
3."Got to Get You into My Life"Lennon–McCartney2:46
4."Dance Tonight"Paul McCartney2:52
5."Only Mama Knows"Paul McCartney3:53
6."Blackbird"Lennon–McCartney2:28
7."Calico Skies"Paul McCartney2:28
8."Eleanor Rigby"Lennon–McCartney2:15
9."Band on the Run"Paul & Linda McCartney5:10
10."Back in the U.S.S.R."Lennon–McCartney3:03
11."Live and Let Die"Paul & Linda McCartney3:06
12."Baby Face"Harry Akst, Benny Davis0:49
13."Hey Jude"Lennon–McCartney6:32
14."Let It Be"Lennon–McCartney3:43
15."Lady Madonna"Lennon–McCartney2:23
16."I Saw Her Standing There"Lennon–McCartney3:01
17."Get Back"Lennon–McCartney3:36
Total length:60:53

The seven songs not released from this performance are "C Moon", "The Long and Winding Road", "I'll Follow the Sun", "That Was Me", "Here Today", "House of Wax" and "I've Got a Feeling".[citation needed]

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Memory Almost Full is the solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, released on 4 June 2007 in the United Kingdom and 5 June 2007 in the United States. Produced by David Kahne, the album was largely self-performed by McCartney, who played most instruments, with additional contributions from his touring band members Paul "Wix" Wickens, Rusty Anderson, Brian Ray, and Abe Laboriel Jr. on select tracks. It marks McCartney's first release through the Starbucks Hear Music label and features 13 original tracks that explore retrospective themes of childhood memories, life in Liverpool, and personal reflections. Recording for Memory Almost Full began in autumn 2003 at in with McCartney's touring band but was paused in 2004 to focus on his previous album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. Sessions resumed after McCartney received Grammy nominations in 2006 for Chaos and Creation, allowing him to complete the project with a renewed sense of inspiration. The album's title is speculated to be an for "for my soulmate LLM," a reference to McCartney's late wife , underscoring its intimate and nostalgic tone. Key tracks include the lead single "," which peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, and "Ever Present Past," alongside more introspective songs like "Vintage Clothes" and "Mr. Bellamy." Upon release, Memory Almost Full debuted at number 3 on the , selling 161,000 copies in its first week and marking McCartney's highest-charting in the since 1997's . In the UK, it reached number 5 on the Official Albums Chart and spent six weeks in the top 100. The received three Grammy nominations in 2008: Best Pop Vocal for Memory Almost Full, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Dance Tonight," and Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for "Only Mama Knows." Critically, it was praised for its personal depth and McCartney's renewed energy, with reviewers noting it as one of his stronger latter-day works, though some found the first half uneven compared to the cohesive latter tracks. Overall sales exceeded 1.2 million copies worldwide by 2023.

Production

Background

Paul McCartney worked on Memory Almost Full amid significant personal upheavals, including his impending divorce from , which was announced in May 2006. This allowed him to focus on the project without external interference during a turbulent period in his life. The project had roots in earlier sessions dating back to 2003 and was paused for his previous album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard before resuming in earnest in 2006, reflecting McCartney's desire for an introspective outlet during these changes. The album's themes were deeply inspired by reflections on mortality, family memories, and McCartney's childhood in , capturing a sense of life's accumulating experiences nearing capacity. McCartney described the work as retrospective, drawing from personal recollections such as his early years in and long-lost summers, which infused the songs with a nostalgic tone. These inspirations emerged naturally from his life stage, emphasizing emotional over deliberate planning. The title Memory Almost Full originated from a message on McCartney's phone indicating storage overload, serving as a for the human mind's saturation with memories in modern life, akin to a hard drive on the verge of being full. This concept resonated with his contemplation of aging, particularly as he approached and then turned 64 in June 2006—a milestone echoing ' song "When I'm Sixty-Four," which prompted further retrospective songwriting about legacy and time's passage. At 64 during the album's completion and release, McCartney embraced these reflections with gratitude, viewing the project as a meditation on mortality and personal history.

Recording

The recording of Memory Almost Full began in the autumn of 2003 at in , where collaborated with producer and his touring band to lay down initial tracks. These early sessions captured core material, with McCartney handling the majority of instrumentation himself, including bass, guitars, , , and keyboards, to achieve a hands-on, intimate sound. Work on the album paused in 2004 when McCartney shifted his attention to the project that became Chaos and Creation in the Backyard (2005), produced by . Recording resumed in 2006 following McCartney's Grammy nominations earlier that year, extending through April 2007 across multiple locations, including additional time at , Henson Recording Studios in , AIR Studios and in , and McCartney's personal Hog Hill Mill Studios in . During the later phases, McCartney continued to play most instruments on the 13 selected tracks, with string sections overdubbed for added depth; band members (guitar), (bass and guitar), (drums), and Paul "Wix" (keyboards) provided supplementary overdubs to enhance the arrangements. Engineers such as Steve Orchard, , and Paul Hicks assisted in capturing the sessions, while final mixing was handled by Kahne and Andy Wallace, and mastering by at Gateway Mastering Studios. This extended timeline allowed McCartney to refine the material iteratively, resulting in a polished collection that contrasted the more experimental, stripped-back approach of his recent work with Godrich.

Composition

Musical style

Memory Almost Full blends , balladry, and experimental elements, drawing heavily from Paul McCartney's and Wings eras while incorporating modern production touches such as electronic beats and subtle dub influences. The album's sound evokes the jaunty, tuneful energy of Wings' , characterized by high-end harmonies and spangled guitar riffs, yet it introduces contemporary quirks like the mandolin-driven of "," which features minor chords and a lively . Reviewers noted its retrospective vibe, with tracks like "Vintage Clothes" incorporating new-wave rhythms and skittering dub breaks, creating a mischievous contrast to more straightforward rockers. This fusion results in an idiosyncratic collection that balances nostalgia with innovation, as McCartney himself described drawing from recording techniques like "fairground sounds" for added texture. The predominant instrumentation relies on acoustic and electric guitars, bass, , and orchestral swells, prioritizing melodic hooks and richness over intricate complexity. McCartney's multi-instrumental approach—handling guitars, bass, and keyboards—underpins the album's organic feel, supplemented by guest contributions that enhance its depth, such as tremolo-heavy guitar fuzz and foreboding string arrangements. Ballads like "The End of the End" showcase piano-led introspection with swelling strings, while upbeat tracks emphasize driving bass lines and crisp drum patterns to maintain momentum. This setup underscores the album's emphasis on accessible, melodies, reminiscent of McCartney's solo strengths but executed with a polished ensemble dynamic. Production choices, led by David Kahne, feature layered vocals that create choir-like effects and retro instrumentation including Mellotron-inspired synths for orchestral flourishes, contributing to a cohesive "full" sonic palette that mirrors the album's title and themes of memory overload. The recording process at Abbey Road Studios emphasized seamless transitions and subliminal synth bass frequencies, fostering an immersive, memory-lane quality without veering into pastiche. Compared to the more stripped-back introspection of Chaos and Creation in the Backyard (2005), Memory Almost Full exudes greater upbeat energy and structural unity, with its second half particularly praised for tightening these elements into a prog-pop suite that feels both personal and expansive. McCartney highlighted the intuitive, notation-free composition as key to this vitality, allowing for spontaneous harmonic layering.

Songs

Memory Almost Full features 13 original songs, all written and primarily performed by Paul McCartney, with production by David Kahne. The album's track listing is structured like a double-sided vinyl record, with the first seven tracks delivering an energetic, upbeat vibe and the remaining six shifting to a more introspective and retrospective tone, culminating in a medley-inspired sequence that evokes the suite on The Beatles' "Abbey Road". Instrumentation draws from McCartney's multi-instrumental talents, including bass, guitar, keyboards, and drums, supported by his touring band—guitarists Rusty Anderson and Brian Ray, drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., and keyboardist Paul "Wix" Wickens—along with orchestral elements arranged by Joby Talbot on select tracks. The album opens with "Dance Tonight" (2:54), an upbeat track sparked by McCartney's purchase of a left-handed , which he tuned like a and learned intuitively, reminiscent of his teenage experimentation with instruments. The song's lively rhythm, driven by , , percussion, and McCartney's own and bass, encourages joyful movement, with inspired by his daughter Beatrice's dancing in the kitchen, creating a simple, atmospheric start to the record. "Ever Present Past" (2:57) follows as a punchy pop number in standard 4/4 time, addressing the overload of memories and experiences in modern life, though McCartney intended no profound meaning, leaving it open to listeners' interpretations. Backed by electric guitars from Anderson and Ray, driving bass, and synth accents, the track maintains the album's initial momentum with its catchy and harmonious vocals. "See Your Sunshine" (3:20) highlights McCartney's exaggerated bass playing, recorded in just two takes at the producer's urging to amplify the style for dramatic effect. The song's warm, affectionate lyrics celebrate love and light, supported by keyboards, , and a full band arrangement that emphasizes its sunny, mid-tempo groove. "Only Mama Knows" (4:17) is a rocker about a boy abandoned by his mother, an imaginary tale allowing McCartney to adopt an in his delivery, with no personal basis. Featuring prominent electric guitars, , piano, and strings arranged by performed by the Millennia Ensemble, the track builds tension through its storytelling structure and Wickens' keyboard flourishes. "You Tell Me" (3:15) evokes nostalgic summers, inspired by spotting a red cardinal during a Long Island stay, serving as a to cherished childhood recollections. The includes acoustic elements, bass, and subtle percussion, fostering a reflective yet light mood in the first half's close. "Mr. Bellamy" (3:39) centers on a fictional man teetering on a ledge, driven by a compelling riff that propels the imagined dramatic story. McCartney's anchors the track, joined by electric guitars and drums for a tense, narrative-driven rock feel. "Gratitude" (3:19) employs a gritty, soulful vocal style influenced by and , expressing thanks for life's blessings amid its challenges. The instrumentation features raw , bass, and a horn-like synth texture, adding emotional depth to the energetic side. Transitioning to the introspective second half, "Vintage Clothes" (2:22) kicks off a medley sequence with lyrics on fashion's cyclical return, drawing from McCartney's personal anecdotes about his wardrobe and references to ' tailor Dougie Millings. Acoustic guitar, bass, and light percussion create a gentle, advisory tone, echoing ""'s suite flow. "That Was Me" (2:38) reminisces about youth, touching on bluebells, , and everyday adventures, delivered with nostalgic warmth. The track uses , acoustic elements, and backing vocals for a personal, melodic introspection. "Feet in the Clouds" (3:24) revisits days with stern teachers, employing robotic, vocoder-processed harmonies to heighten the hazy nostalgia. Keyboards and synths dominate, blended with guitar and drums for a dreamy, ethereal quality. "House of Wax" (4:59) offers surreal imagery of a confining "house," built around evocative chords that suggest , with the full band providing a fuller rock texture in the medley. McCartney's bass and guitar work underscore the song's conceptual . "The End of the End" (2:57) confronts mortality in a brave, celebratory manner, inspired by Irish wakes, intended to move listeners and family with its uplifting piano and arrangement. McCartney plays all instruments, creating an intimate close to the suite. The album concludes with "Nod Your Head" (1:58), a stomping rocker designed to rally spirits after the preceding reflection, featuring abrasive guitars and an optimistic drive from to end on a high note.

Packaging and artwork

The cover art for Memory Almost Full features an titled Black Love Chair by British artist Humphrey Ocean, depicting a solitary black armchair rendered in intricate, monochromatic lines against a dark background. The back cover uses Black Love Chair from Behind () by the same artist. The image draws from Ocean's "Chair" series, which explores everyday objects with a sense of quiet , and was selected by McCartney for its understated elegance and personal resonance, reflecting the album's themes of and self-examination without overt references to his earlier career. McCartney, who has known Ocean since the , chose the piece during a visit to the artist's studio to convey a intimate, memory-laden atmosphere. The title Memory Almost Full appears in bold white sans-serif lettering across the upper portion of the cover, styled to resemble a digital error message from a storage device nearing capacity, symbolizing the overflow of personal recollections central to the album's reflective tone. McCartney derived the phrase from a low-memory alert on his , interpreting it as a modern for the fullness of human experience and tying into the record's retrospective exploration of childhood and life milestones. Editions of the vary in presentation while retaining the core artwork. The standard jewel case CD includes a folded insert where the top-right corner is dog-eared to mimic a well-used book page, with the title and artist name printed to align seamlessly across the fold for visual continuity. In contrast, the limited digipak version uses the same front image but expands into a multi-panel format with supplementary interior visuals, enhancing the immersive, scrapbook-like quality without altering the primary cover design.

Packaging details

The album Memory Almost Full was issued in multiple physical formats, including a standard single-disc edition packaged in a jewel case with a 16-page booklet containing and production credits. A limited-edition deluxe version, initially exclusive to the market through ' Hear Music , came as a /DVD digipak featuring the main album plus bonus tracks ("," "Why So Blue," and "") and an audio ("Paul talks about the of Memory Almost Full") on the , with the DVD containing , live footage, and exclusive content. This digipak employed a distinctive large-format (DVD-sized) that unfolds five times into a cross shape, incorporating personal photographs and a postcard-style booklet with full , emphasizing a collectible, tactile quality through high-gloss elements. The vinyl edition was released as a single LP, with the European pressing housed in a that included an inner lyric , while the version used a standard . Regional variations extended to packaging details, such as the Japanese CD edition's replica in a paper with an OBI strip, insert, four-page inlay, and a dedicated Japanese-language booklet. The booklets across editions featured comprehensive , including McCartney's personal acknowledgments to collaborators and family, alongside explanations of the album's retrospective "memory" theme drawn from his childhood and life experiences.

Release and promotion

Release

Memory Almost Full was released in the on 4 June 2007 through in association with . In the , the album followed on 5 June 2007, marking the inaugural release for the Hear Music label, a venture by that distributed it exclusively through its coffee shops. This partnership with enhanced the album's accessibility in the US market by leveraging the chain's widespread locations. The initial formats included standard editions, digital downloads, and a limited vinyl LP pressing, with the latter available in from the release date and in the starting 25 June 2007. A deluxe edition, featuring the original on alongside a DVD with promotional videos and bonus tracks, was issued on 6 November 2007. The album's announcement came after a period of secrecy, with McCartney revealing the title and release details on his official website on 28 April 2007.

Promotion and singles

The first promotional single in the , "Ever Present Past", was released to radio on 20 April 2007, serving as an early preview ahead of the album's June launch. It was subsequently issued as a commercial single in the US on 15 May 2007, two weeks before the album's American release. The track, featuring McCartney on lead vocals and guitar, was backed with a and B-side versions for broader radio play. The lead single, "Dance Tonight", arrived as a digital download in the on 18 June 2007, shortly after the album's debut. Highlighted by McCartney's distinctive , it was released in multiple formats, including a limited-edition shaped vinyl on 23 July 2007. The song's accompanying , directed by , featured cameo appearances by and , utilizing practical special effects like glass reflections to create a whimsical, ghostly . A third single, "Nod Your Head", followed on 28 August 2007 as a free digital download via , emphasizing the album's rock-oriented tracks. Promotion for Memory Almost Full centered on innovative retail partnerships and intimate media engagements, leveraging McCartney's association with the Hear Music label for its distribution. A global listening event played the full non-stop across more than 10,000 stores starting 5 June 2007, exposing casual audiences to the record during its launch week. Complementary marketing included limited-edition Paul McCartney-branded gift cards and in-store displays, echoing tactics used for prior Hear Music releases like Ray Charles's . McCartney supported the rollout with targeted television appearances, including a performance on the BBC's on 8 June 2007, where he debuted tracks like "Only Mama Knows" and to a live . Digital platforms played a key role, with offering an exclusive pre-order bundle that included an acoustic version of as a bonus track, alongside access to McCartney's broader catalog digitized for the first time. In , where the album was distributed via McCartney's in partnership with , promotional efforts featured region-specific variants, such as enhanced CD editions with bonus audio commentary and alternative artwork to align with local markets. Brief promotional shows in the UK, including a surprise gig at London's on 7 June 2007, built pre-release buzz without overlapping into the full mini-tour. These tactics, combined with the live EP recorded during a covert in-store performance in on 27 June 2007, underscored a strategy focused on experiential and exclusive content to drive fan engagement.

2007 mini-tour

To promote Memory Almost Full, undertook a short series of intimate promotional concerts in 2007, often referred to as the Secret Tour or mini-tour. These included performances at the in on 7 June, the Highline Ballroom in New York on 13 June, in on 27 June, the Institute of Contemporary Arts ( Festival) in on 5 July, and the Roundhouse in on 25 October as part of the Electric Proms. The shows were limited to capacities around 1,000, creating significant buzz among fans, with tickets for the selling out rapidly and marking McCartney's first UK live appearance since in 2004. The setlists emphasized tracks from Memory Almost Full, including live debuts of "Only Mama Knows" and "Dance Tonight," alongside classics from The Beatles and Wings such as "Drive My Car," "C Moon," and "The Long and Winding Road." McCartney was accompanied by his regular touring band: Rusty Anderson on guitar and vocals, Brian Ray on guitar, bass, and vocals, Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums and vocals, and Paul "Wix" Wickens on keyboards, guitar, percussion, and vocals. These performances provided an up-close showcase for the new album's rock-oriented sound in casual, club-like atmospheres. No full-scale world tour followed these promotional dates, as McCartney postponed larger plans amid his ongoing proceedings from , which began in 2006 and concluded in 2008. The mini-tour's recordings, particularly from the Electric Ballroom and Electric Proms shows, generated valuable live footage later incorporated into music videos like "Dance Tonight" and archival releases.

Reception

Critical reception

Upon its release in June 2007, Memory Almost Full received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised its melodic craftsmanship and personal introspection while noting occasional lapses in innovation. The album holds a score of 69 out of 100, based on 23 reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception with 14 positive, 8 mixed, and 1 negative assessment. highlighted the album's nostalgic whimsy and musical invention, particularly on tracks like "Vintage Clothes" and "Feet in the Clouds," describing it as a reflective work that balances sentiment with wit. commended its jaunty, tuneful qualities reminiscent of Wings' stronger moments, with high-end harmonies and spangled guitar sounds, though it critiqued over-cute interludes like "" as clumsy. offered a mixed verdict, scoring it 6.4 out of 10 and calling the first half patchy with pedestrian songwriting, but praising the idiosyncratic second half for its cohesive, Road-like flow and standout prog-pop elements in "Vintage Clothes." Common praises centered on McCartney's melodic strengths and emotional depth, with reviewers noting the album's elegiac yet caffeinated tone as his best since (1989), evoking a poignant balance between past recollections and present vitality. Criticisms often focused on a perceived lack of , with some tracks' multi-layered vocals veering into and divorce-era influences coming across as maudlin or overly sentimental, such as the overblown strings in "The End of the End." Blender, for instance, gave it 60 out of 100, faulting the repetitive music-hall bounce and playful whimsy as unchanged and uninspired. In the 2010s, retrospective assessments have positioned Memory Almost Full as an underrated entry in McCartney's catalog, appreciating its cohesive batch of melodic, energetic songs that play to his strengths in thoughtful introspection and homespun rock.

Commercial performance

Memory Almost Full debuted at number three on the US chart, selling 161,000 copies in its first week, marking Paul McCartney's highest-charting solo album since 1997's and representing a significant increase over the 91,000 first-week sales of his 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. Approximately 47% of those initial US sales came from outlets, where the album was exclusively distributed through the Hear Music label and played in stores, contributing to its strong launch despite limited traditional retail availability. In the , the album peaked at number five on the Official Charts Company's albums chart, with Starbucks sales ineligible for inclusion, yet it still achieved solid performance bolstered by the exclusive deal. Internationally, Memory Almost Full reached the top 10 in multiple countries, including top-five peaks in , , , and , reflecting broad market reception across and beyond. The album's commercial longevity was supported by promotional efforts, including a mini-tour and the release of singles like "" and "Ever Present Past," which helped sustain interest, alongside digital availability through , where an exclusive pre-order was offered ahead of release. As of 2025, global equivalent album sales stand at approximately 1.05 million units, outperforming Chaos and Creation in the Backyard's 1.2 million units but falling short of Flaming Pie's 2.1 million units.

Accolades

Grammy nominations

Memory Almost Full received three nominations at the , held on February 10, 2008, at the Staples Center in . The album was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album, while the track "" earned a nod in Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and "Only Mama Knows" was nominated for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance. Although McCartney did not secure any wins in these categories—the Best Pop Vocal Album went to Amy Winehouse's , won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "," and took Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for ""—the nominations underscored the album's critical and artistic impact. Released in June 2007 on ' Hear label, the Grammy recognition affirmed McCartney's continued vitality as a solo artist more than four decades after the ' breakup. In response to the nominations, McCartney expressed enthusiasm, stating, "I'm very pleased with these Grammy nominations for my latest album Memory Almost Full. I had a lot of fun making it with and my band and I’m glad that the Academy has noticed." This acknowledgment served as a validation of his post-Beatles career trajectory, highlighting the album's blend of personal reflection and pop craftsmanship.

Other recognition

In 2007, coinciding with the release of Memory Almost Full, was honored with the at the ceremony held at London's . The following year, McCartney received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2008 , recognizing his lifetime achievements in the industry. The album itself earned critical placement on year-end lists, ranking number 22 on 's Top 50 Albums of 2007. Its innovative promotional strategy, including an exclusive partnership with , was acknowledged in music business circles; Memory Almost Full marked McCartney's first solo release on the Hear Music label, a that debuted with widespread in-store play across over 10,000 locations on release day. The campaign's effectiveness was further validated by the Best PR Campaign award at the 2008 Music Week Awards, highlighting the successful integration of retail distribution and digital outreach. Additionally, the 's online and digital promotion reportedly secured the Online/Digital Campaign award from New Media Age.

Track listing

All tracks are written by .
No.TitleLength
1.""2:54
2."Ever Present Past"2:57
3."See Your Sunshine"3:20
4."Only Mama Knows"4:17
5."You Tell Me"3:15
6."Mr. Bellamy"3:39
7."Gratitude"3:19
8."Vintage Clothes"2:25
9."That Was Me"2:38
10."Feet in the Clouds"3:24
11."House of Wax"4:59
12."The End of the End"2:57
13."Nod Your Head"1:57
Total length: 41:59

Personnel

Musicians

  • – all instruments (except where noted), vocals
  • – guitar
  • – bass guitar (tracks 4, 5, 8–11)
  • Paul "Wix" Wickens – keyboards
  • Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums (tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11)

Production

  • – producer, programming, mixing, engineering
  • Andy Wallace – mixing
  • – engineering
  • Paul Hicks – engineering
  • Steve Orchard – engineering
  • Adam Noble – engineering, assistant engineering

Technical

  • Jamie Kirkham – assistant engineering
  • Eddie Klein – assistant engineering
  • Chris Bolster – assistant engineering
  • Kevin Mills – assistant engineering
  • Mirek Stiles – assistant engineering
  • – mastering
All songs written by .

Charts and sales

Weekly charts

Memory Almost Full entered weekly album charts in major markets during June 2007, reflecting strong initial interest in Paul McCartney's release. The album achieved notable peaks across various territories, with performance varying by region.
Chart (2007)PeakWeeks on chartSource
UK Albums (OCC)56
US Billboard 200315
Australian Albums (ARIA)333
Canadian Albums (Billboard)413
Japanese Albums (Oricon)175
Scottish Albums (OCC)65
The album has sold approximately 1.27 million copies worldwide as of September 2025.

Year-end charts

In 2007, Memory Almost Full achieved notable placements on several year-end album charts, reflecting its solid commercial performance following a strong debut. On the US Billboard 200 year-end chart, the album ranked at number 90, marking Paul McCartney's first non-compilation studio album to enter the top 100 since 1983. In the , it placed at number 177 on the UKChartsPlus year-end albums chart, benefiting from consistent sales throughout the year. Internationally, the album reached number 200 on France's year-end albums chart, underscoring its appeal in European markets. The following year, Memory Almost Full continued to generate sales, contributing to its overall longevity, though it did not rank within the top 200 of the US year-end chart for 2008. By the end of its chart run, the album had accumulated over 700,000 units sold across six countries, with the accounting for 500,000 copies and the for 100,000.
Chart (2007)Position
US Billboard 20090
UK Albums (Charts Plus)177
French Albums ()200

Certifications

Memory Almost Full has received multiple sales certifications across various countries, reflecting its commercial success following its 2007 release. The album was certified Gold by the (RIAA) in the United States on August 21, 2007, denoting shipments of 500,000 copies. In the United Kingdom, the (BPI) certified it Gold for sales of 100,000 units. It also attained Gold status in from for 50,000 units and in from the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) for 75,000 units (under the threshold at the time).
RegionCertifying BodyCertificationUnits Sold/ShippedDate
Gold50,0002007
Gold75,0002007
United KingdomBPIGold100,0002007
United StatesRIAAGold500,000August 21, 2007
By the end of 2007, the album had sold around 1 million copies worldwide, with total sales reaching approximately 1.27 million as of September 2025. No additional certifications have been awarded since 2008.

Legacy

Reissues and remasters

In November 2007, a deluxe edition of Memory Almost Full was released as a limited CD/DVD set, featuring the original 13 album tracks plus three bonus songs—"Why So Blue", "222", and "In Private"—alongside a DVD with seven music videos for tracks from the album and an exclusive interview with McCartney discussing the recording process. During the , the album saw expanded digital availability, including a deluxe version on and with the bonus tracks integrated, though no significant audio remastering was applied to the original mixes. The full catalogue, including Memory Almost Full, returned to major streaming services like and Rhapsody in late 2012 after a period of absence. An original vinyl pressing was issued in June 2007 via the Hear Music label, but no subsequent analog reissues or remasters have been produced. As of November 2025, the official discography lists no further editions beyond these formats.

Retrospective assessment

In the years following its release, Memory Almost Full has been reevaluated as one of Paul McCartney's more introspective and cohesive solo efforts, often described as deeply personal amid his career-spanning nostalgic tendencies. A 2017 retrospective highlighted the album's blend of reminiscence and self-reflection, noting how tracks like "The End of the End" confront mortality and personal loss in a way that feels authentic rather than contrived, marking a shift from earlier works like Driving Rain. This view positions the record as improving with age, transforming initial perceptions of pastiche into appreciation for its unified exploration of memory and human experience. The album's legacy lies in its role as a pivotal entry in McCartney's post-2000s output, bridging the contemplative tone of Chaos and Creation in the Backyard (2005) to the vibrant experimentation of New (2013), both emphasizing renewed creativity in his later years. Themes of aging and reflection, evident in songs like "Ever Present Past," have gained added resonance following McCartney's 80th birthday in 2022, underscoring the album's prescience about time's passage. It ranks highly among his solo discography—14th in a 2015 Ultimate Classic Rock assessment for its modern synthesis of career elements—and features prominently in song rankings, with "Ever Present Past" included in Rolling Stone's 2020 list of McCartney's 40 greatest solo tracks. Despite this acclaim, Memory Almost Full remains somewhat underexplored within the broader canon compared to earlier triumphs like (1997), which more directly evoked the band's legacy. Its influence persists through covers of tracks like "" by independent musicians, though it has not spawned widespread adaptations akin to McCartney's more iconic compositions.

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