Venus and Mars - Exploring the Hidden Depths
Venus and Mars was Wings' followup to the enormously successful Band on the Run . While it performed well on the charts, critics largely viewed it as a poor successor. In this video, I'll explore some of the intricacies of the album from a musical and lyrical perspective. We'll find out why it is much deeper than it is often given credit for. This content was adapted from a presentation I gave in the Beatles area at the Pop Culture Association Conference in April 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.