Back To The Egg (1979)

Back To The Egg (1979)

1. Reception
A strange concept album. This is bizarre.
Rating: 2/10

2. Getting Closer
This song gets points for the amphibious use of Salamander. Any songwriter that can work this into a song deserves much praise. I feel the same way when someone uses the word "fraught" in a sentence. Despite this, the song is a good little rocker.
Rating: 7/10

3. We're Open Tonight
I had the original LP version of this album, complete with the "sunny side up" and "over easy" titles. I thought the "concept" of the album might have been eggs. Or at least eggs served in a diner that's "open tonight". Hence the title of this song.
Rating: 5.5/10

4. Spin It On
In an attempt to declare his rocker status after some lightweight pop songs, Macca does it reasonably well here. Interesting song.
Rating: 6.5/10

5. Again And Again And Again
Denny's cut has lamer lyrics than "Spirits Of Ancient Egypt" ("you can take a pound of love and put it in a stew"). Still, it rocks along.
Rating: 6.5/10

6. Old Siam, Sir
Macca strains the vocals Jimmy Barnes style. Doesn't help.
Rating: 7/10

7. Arrow Through Me
Finally, a half decent number. This album used to be one of my favourites as a kid. Not sure how well it's holding up over the years. This works though.
Rating: 8/10

8. Rockestra Theme
McCartney summons an all star cast to pose the question "now, why haven't I had any dinner?" The question remains throughout the song, finishing with the much loved declaration of "no, no, no, no, no" etc.
Rating: 5/10

9. To You
Good track that reminds people about revenge. I think.
Rating: 5.5/10

10. After The Ball/Million Miles
McCartney softens up, as he usually does towards the end of an album. This medley drawls along, struggling to find an ending.
Rating: 4.5/10

11. Winter Rose/Love Awake
The next medley continues on from where the last one left off. It picks up a bit when "Love Awake" begins.
Rating: 5.5/10

12. The Broadcast
Macca remembers he was making a concept album of sorts. Thanks to CD technology, this waste of precious seconds can be programmed out.
Rating: 1/10

13. So Glad To See You Here
The all stars return for another over produced, messy sounding track.
Rating: 6/10

14. Baby's Request
It wouldn't be a McCartney album without the token quirky song. This is OK.
Rating: 6.5/10

Overall Rating: 75.5/140 Percentage: 53.9 (Bare Pass)
Best Song: Arrow Through Me
Worst Song: (Not including "concept" tracks) After The Ball/Million Miles