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Nathan and Jacob fulfil a small dream as they review a much-berated album by their idol, Sir Paul McCartney!


In the middle of the 80s (and the midst of his own creative drought), McCartney teams up with renowned producer, Hugh Padgham, to create an album of songs about summer, ancient civilisations, film sets, and old men talking about birds. 


But is it as bad as everyone says it is? Will these two McCartney superfans be forced to admit their hero got it wrong? Let's find out.


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Theme music - Boo Boogie by Doug Wood

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