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Paul McCartney Releases The Boys of Dungeon Lane, a 14‑Song Album of Liverpool Memories

Developed over five years with producer Andrew Watt, the record turns to Speke and post‑war childhood with spare arrangements and a duet sung by Ringo Starr.

Overview

  • The album, which was released on May 29, 2026, contains fourteen tracks that revisit moments from McCartney’s youth in Liverpool.
  • McCartney developed the project over roughly five years with producer Andrew Watt, recording in sessions across the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • The songs center on nostalgia for Speke and Dungeon Lane, offering frank, personal lyrics about family, friendships and post‑war life.
  • Musically the record spans pop, rock, folk and touches of jazz and country, with McCartney playing many of the instruments and Ringo Starr joining as a full duet vocalist on “Home to Us.”
  • Early press and radio previews described the album as intimate and reflective, noting McCartney’s worn but expressive voice, the modest production style and a minor discrepancy in how some outlets count his solo albums.