"Flowers in the Dirt" (1989) marked a creative upswing for Paul McCartney and presented him as a vital, contemporary songwriter at the end of the 1980s. Highlights of the album include the upbeat, harmonious "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 skills and attracted critical acclaim. Culturally, the album is often seen as a comeback late in his career, restoring McCartney's artistic credibility and bringing his music to a new generation of listeners.