Paul McCartney Announces Nostalgic Solo Album 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'

Paul McCartney announced his 18th solo album, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, on Thursday, set for release May 29th. The 14-track collection marks his first release since 2020's McCartney III and explores his formative years in Liverpool. The album title references a road from his native Liverpool to the Speke shoreline where he grew up. McCartney, 83, released the wistful first single "Days We Left Behind," an acoustic ballad reflecting on his past. "This is very much a memory song for me," McCartney said in a statement. The album originated five years ago during a jam session with producer Andrew Watt, when McCartney discovered an unfamiliar chord sequence. The introspective collection features McCartney playing most instruments and includes songs about his childhood, parents, and early adventures with future Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison.