Release Date: 7/10/2026

Flowers in the Dirt (1989) marked a creative resurgence for Paul McCartney, presenting him as a vital, contemporary songwriter at the close of the 1980s. Track highlights include the bright, harmony-filled "My Brave Face," the heartfelt ballad "Put It There," and the polished pop single "This One." Several songs were co-written with Elvis Costello, a collaboration that sharpened McCartney's lyrical edge and drew critical attention. Culturally, the album is often seen as a late-career comeback, reestablishing McCartney's artistic credibility and introducing his music to a new generation of listeners. Pressed on 180g vinyl.