Variety May 23, 2026 • 00:25

Paul McCartney Explores His Ever-Present Past in ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane,’ a Delightful Return to Wings-Era Form: Album Review - Variety

By Chris Willman

Paul McCartney Explores His Ever-Present Past in ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane,’ a Delightful Return to Wings-Era Form: Album Review - Variety

Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' might be his best 21st century album, with plenty of Wings and Beatle-esque callbacks, says our review.

Paul McCartney is a master of the fake-out. The first feint around his new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” came when he released “Days We Left Behind” as the first single, an exceedingly gentle an… [+10385 chars]

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