On This Day β 29 May 2026: Paul McCartney Releases The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
On 29 May 2026, Paul McCartney released The Boys Of Dungeon Lane β his 18th solo studio album and his first collection of new material since McCartney III in 2020. Released via MPL/Capitol Records and produced by Andrew Watt, the album marks one of the most anticipated solo releases in McCartney's six-decade career.
What Is The Boys Of Dungeon Lane About?
The album is a deeply personal meditation on memory, childhood, and identity. McCartney has described it as rooted in Liverpool β specifically the streets around his childhood home at Forthlin Road in Speke. In his own words: "This is very much a memory song for meβ¦ I was thinking just that, about the days I left behind."
The title itself emerged from the lead single, Days We Left Behind, which traces back to a 1991 demo McCartney recorded under the working title In Liverpool. That song β and the album it inspired β represents a full-circle moment in his songwriting life.
The Lead Single: Days We Left Behind
Released on 26 March 2026, Days We Left Behind was the first taste of the album and set the tone immediately. A reflective, melodic piece rooted in McCartney's Liverpool childhood, it drew comparisons to Liverpool Oratorio and Blackbird in its intimacy and sense of place.
The song's origin story β a 35-year-old demo finally finding its home β made it one of the most talked-about McCartney singles in years. Read the full story behind Days We Left Behind β
The Ringo Starr Duet: Home To Us
Track 10, Home To Us, is a duet with Ringo Starr β released as a standalone single on 8 May 2026. It is the first ever solo duet between the two surviving Beatles, a fact that sent the music world into a frenzy upon its release.
The song is warm, unhurried, and deeply emotional β two old friends reflecting on a shared life. For Beatles fans asking "will Paul and Ringo ever record together again?", Home To Us is the answer. Read the full story behind Home To Us β
Full Tracklist: The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (2026)
- Days We Left Behind (lead single)
- As You Lie There
- Lost Horizon
- Ripples In A Pond
- Mountain Top
- Down South
- We Two
- Come Inside
- Never Know
- Home To Us (feat. Ringo Starr)
- Life Can Be Hard
- First Star Of The Night
- Sailsman Saint
- Momma Gets By
Who Produced The Boys Of Dungeon Lane?
The album was produced by Andrew Watt, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Eddie Vedder, and Iggy Pop. Watt brings a raw, organic energy to McCartney's sound β stripping back the production to let the songwriting breathe. It's a pairing that surprised many but makes complete sense on first listen.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Release date: 29 May 2026
- Label: MPL/Capitol Records
- Producer: Andrew Watt
- Lead single: Days We Left Behind (26 March 2026)
- Second single: Home To Us feat. Ringo Starr (8 May 2026)
- Number of tracks: 14
- McCartney's solo album number: 18th studio album
- Previous album: McCartney III (2020)
Why The Boys Of Dungeon Lane Matters
For fans asking "what is Paul McCartney's new album in 2026?" β this is it. After six years of silence on the studio front, McCartney returns not with a grand statement but with something rarer: a quiet, honest record about where he came from.
The Ringo duet alone cements its place in Beatles history. But taken as a whole, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane is McCartney at his most reflective β and arguably his most human.
Related:
Days We Left Behind β The Story Behind the Lead Single β
Home To Us β Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr β
Paul McCartney Hub β
On This Day in Beatles History β
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Paul McCartney & Wings Collection β
Ringo Starr Collection β
Beatles T-Shirts & Tops β
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