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Egypt Station

by Paul McCartney

Released: September 07, 2018

Rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Egypt Station" is the 17th solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, released on September 7, 2018, through Capitol Records. It is McCartney's first studio release since 2013's New. The lead single, a double A-side consisting of "I Don't Know" and "Come On to Me," was released on June 20, 2018.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Greg Kurstin and co-produced by McCartney, except for one track produced by Ryan Tedder.

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Interesting Facts

The name "Egypt Station" is shared with one…

The name "Egypt Station" is shared with one of McCartney's paintings from 1988, which inspired the cover art.

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Reception

The album became McCartney's first number one in the United States since 1982's Tug of War and debuted atop the Billboard 200.

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The Complete Album Story

"Egypt Station" is the 17th solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, released on September 7, 2018, through Capitol Records.

The album was produced by Greg Kurstin and co-produced by McCartney, except for one track produced by Ryan Tedder. It is McCartney's first studio release since 2013's New. The lead single, a double A-side consisting of "I Don't Know" and "Come On to Me," was released on June 20, 2018.

The name "Egypt Station" is shared with one of McCartney's paintings from 1988, which inspired the cover art. The album became McCartney's first number one in the United States since 1982's Tug of War and debuted atop the Billboard 200.