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Paul McCartney Releases Introspective Album The Boys of Dungeon Lane

The 14‑song record revisits his working‑class Liverpool childhood in autobiographical lyrics and features production by Andrew Watt with a prominent contribution from Ringo Starr.

Overview

  • The Boys of Dungeon Lane was released on May 29, 2026 and is available on streaming services and physical formats.
  • McCartney developed the project over roughly five years with producer Andrew Watt, recording in sessions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • The album contains 14 largely autobiographical songs, including the March single "Days We Left Behind" and tracks such as "As You Lie There" and "Mamma Gets By."
  • Ringo Starr appears prominently on the duet "Home To Us," a song McCartney conceived specifically for him, and the record features McCartney playing multiple instruments across rock, pop, folk and touches of jazz and country.
  • Early press previews and reviews highlight the album's nostalgic focus and McCartney's aged but expressive voice, framing the release as a reflective late‑career statement rooted in his Beatles origins.