Band On The Run

It was fine

I've heard at least the singles from this album before, this isn't surprising. I think that the synth lead on the first track is a bit annoying. I think it would be fine in another context but the rest of the mix is a medium ballad with smooth pads and gentle singing. I'm blown away by how much Paul wrote. The second track, Jet, is much better than the first track. I love it. It highlights the talents that the other members of the band have. This is Paul's biggest downfall--that he is larger than life. But man I love his voice. This is one of the best Paul McCartney tracks that I've heard. Let Me Roll It strikes me as a very weak track. There are just some small things that prevent this track from succeeding, but the mix almost seems to zoom in on these flaws. The reverb on Paul's voice is almost a delay, and to me it shows that the producer has some really poor ideas how to use this effect. The wet is too clear, the delay period is strange, and the singing is not enhanced. The guitar riff is very piercing and gets irritating. Mamunia through the end of the album is much more enjoyable than the first half of the album. I'm especially happy when the other members of the band stand up. The structure of the album is a little strange. The album is somewhat short, and some of the songs are maybe a little too long. It seems that the album is at the 80% stage, but they haven't done the work to clean up the mess. Another critique-- Paul should know how to write an album that is more than just a collection of tracks. There is a loose theme between all the tracks and that is fine, but there is no sense of growth throughout the album. In this way this is a backslide--a regression to the early Beatles era. Those with sentimentality for this era will no doubt have harsh words for me, but the true artist never looks backwards.

I love this album. Pure classic. Especially from one of the greats, McCartney

Fun! McCartney might not be the king of pop, but he's like a duke.

Reminescent of MCartney contributions to The Beatles with a sort of added technical quality in the execution. Favorite track: Jet

Too similar to The Beatles to be overly exciting. The times he goes in different directions are great though!

Why?

Band on the Run alone gets this close to a 4. Really good album.

I personally feel like Paul McCartney was the strongest beetle. Had the same conversation recently with my brother. Growing up, The feeling leaned more towards John Lennon. Paul was the creator. Everyone had their hits when they left the band. Paul’s still ring true. The opening lick to band on the run is priceless. Paul’s vocal on the verses for Jet charges me up. Sometimes, I’m a bluebird. In my critique I would say that I enjoy the first half of the album best. That’s where the hits were, but I love how the album pulls together for the ending. The Beatles were certainly legendary. Sir Paul is a masterpiece.

this guy can write a nice little song for sure! listening on my sunny morning walk helped me enjoy this more too. I'm not really sure it's the kind of thing you need to listen to before you die but that doesn't mean it's not lovely.

Really enjoyed this, lyrically and musically.

Half if it's great The other half, not so much.

An album that sums up Paul McCartney - willing to throw anything at the wall and see what sticks. There’s highs and lows on this one - the opening 3 tracks are some of his best solo work, then it dips for a bit and picks up at the end.

Classic. It's no Beatles but Paul does his thing. Catchy, feel good

Music is not bad per say. But it's pretty unoriginal and feels more like a jam session with stoners too high to come up with good ideas.

pretty chillax on the climax 😎

Excellent! Boss album.

Really enjoyed this! Some songs I'd completely forgotten about. 4/5

What a second act! I mean really. Haven’t listened to all the way thru for years. ❤️

Two decent singles, but not much else I cared for.

Typically great McCartney melodies, even outside of the hits. Turns out I have heard more of these than I remembered. Top notch post-Beatles effort from Sir Paul.

I’d rather listen to Venus and Mars or RAM but it’s hard to argue against this being his magnum opus. Chock full of memorable melodies you memorize after one listen. The title track should get all the pop culture obsession that bohemian rhapsody does. Jet and Let Me Roll It are my other favorites, but the album clears without a bad number.

I was not into this in 1973. Good music overall.

"Let Me Roll It" is one of the all-time greatest male love songs in existence. So much of the rest of Wings feels like it's missing the other Beatles ingredients. Either that or it's accurately ushering in the next era of pop rock, a frankly awkward musical phase. Still I do like Paul, and enjoy getting his unfettered corniness. High quality musician, great voice.

4,5 but not as good as the work of the Beatles. Something was just missing. Overall a very nice experience but I cannot help but compare it to the Beatles and round it down

This guy is definitely a beatle (derogatory). Favourites: jet, mamunia. Overall just okay, it wasn't very memorable though. 3/5

The Beatles ruined my life. Sorry Mr McCartney but I did NOT fw this album heavy idk why lol. Some of the instrumentals were pretty good but like the album overall was just whatever

Better than John Lennon, that's for sure. I liked a good number of the songs on this one, nothing groundbreaking but some great tunes. I found the intros of each song to be a particularly strong point of the album. Favourites include Mrs. Vanderbilt, Let Me Roll It, No Words, and Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five. Easy listening makes for another 4

I’ve always like this group. However, I now realize that I only like two songs on this album (“Band on the Run” and “Jet”).

All Paul does is write beautiful songs. The title track is a fantastic Prog rock masterpiece. The album starts off very unbeatlesque in my opinion before slowly sliding into song they could have written. Let Me Roll It is a good example, obviously written about John. The closing 2 tracks are a continuation of what the Beatles would have become. Quirky, experimental, still great 8.1/10

4.5

Hmmm. The Beatles… the world class solidly crafted music and lyrics is practically impossible to follow up with anything. And it shows here. Actually not a bad album, but just not really exceptional. Where the Beatles were standing out, this is quite mainstream.

Nice little record.

Paul at his solo best. So many great moments on this album.

Paul McCartney knows how to make pop hits. But, editing his own work / ideas eludes him, at times - the gimmickiness of mashing what should be two songs together works, but gets old after awhile. 4/5

Paul McCartney can really write some catchy tunes. Unfortunately be it the lack of a solid collaborative band or the 70s influence, these just aren’t interesting.

I’ve been listening to this album for about as long as I’ve been listening to music. Nearly 50 years. My first albums were Beatles albums followed by British Invasion bands. Most of those bands had broken up by the time I started listening to them. It was only natural to investigate the solo Beatles albums. I’ve lived with this album for nearly 50 years. So it’s hard to be impartial. Catchy pop rock with stellar production. Very pleasant to listen to. Lots of sounds and vocal harmonies.There’s a good bit of variety in the song styles, but the album as a whole is very cohesive. Band on the Run - This song has three “sections” but feels seamless. Progressive pop rock. Very catchy. Feels like the lyrics are telling a story, but it’s rather vague. Jet - This one is a rocker. Strong vocal harmonies. Really catchy and very pleasant to listen to. Nice flourishes of sounds. Bluebird - Mello folky soft rock song acoustic guitar driven, but lots of soft embellishments and very nice vocal harmonies. And sax. Mrs. Vanderbilt - Catchy uptempo bass driven song. And Sax. This is a really good song completely different in style to the other songs on the album. It also fits in seamlessly. Let Me Roll It - Bluesy bass line with recurring guitar riffs. I don’t know what he’s singing about, but this is one of the best songs on the album. Mamunia - A folky rock world music-ish mello song. It’s a good song, but probably the closest thing to filler this album has. No Words - Very pleasant, gentle pop folky song. Ends on a guitar solo that goes pretty hard. . Picasso’s Last Words (Drink To Me) - A folky song that seems to go on and on and continuously changing styles. Experimental and a bunch of vocal harmonies and a good bit of orchestration. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five - It’s a Rock song, but there’s Funk in there. And sax.

Paul really said, “This one’s for the ADHD girlies,” because god, this record is all over the place.

A lot of Paul McCartney's solo material is fun and lively, and Band on the Run is no exception. It's 41 minutes of straight-up rock bangers. Also - pardon the direct comparison between two former bandmates and songwriting partners, but I highly prefer Paul's stuff over John Lennon's introspection and journey of musical experimentation. Standouts are Band on the Run, Jet, Mrs Vandebilt, and Let Me Roll It.

Paul McCartney, and it was fine. Not worth listening to before you die. All I really have to say.

Song after song, this album keeps building. So many reprises, so many call backs. Definitely a top 10 classic rock album, if not top 5

not for me

If it wasn’t for the faux folk songs this album would be a 5/5

nicq

I guess that makes us, a band on the run. Really is a great example of Paul mcartneys genius, might be one of his best albums ever made. Guitar work is genius the lyrics to jet being at the end of Picasohs last word and band in the run at the end of nineteen hundred and eighty five, sampling your own music is genius. 5/5 Favorite: Jet, bluebird Least favorite: Mrs Vanderbilt

not quite as good as ''ram'' but comes in at a solid second

Jaunty

Band on the run is a perfect example of the Paul McCartney and wings experience. At the beginning you're like wait, what is this song? This is dope! Dark and mysterious and groovy. And then the band on the run chorus kicks in. And you're like all right this is this cheesy song I've heard of the radio hundred times. We all contain multitudes

I’ve always wanted Part 2 of Band on the Run, the “If I ever get out of here…” part to keep going and be its own song. Such a groove.

Love Wings!

Title track is great.

Some stinkers in here, but the bangers make it a four. I was always a Lennon guy, but have come to appreciate the absolute genius of McCartney in the last few years. Band On the Run is one of the greatest tracks of all time.

McCartney can write the hell out of pop songs. And they are not just formulaic. Constant changes and movements, but all the while with an irresistible hook and immensely singable lyrics layered with wonderful harmonies.

I had a very difficult time assessing the music at face value. These songs are so beloved by a generation that they're used to push goals and incite an urge in the form of commercials for cars or Coke or whatever. Yes, I like some of the music. No, I'm not familiar with the world culture, nor am I familiar with the popular or music culture of 1973. I think this music is lost on me because it no longer symbolizes anything but relinquishing agency to the machine. Is this what Paul McCartney wanted? tl;dr , I don't feel qualified to rate the music because I only know it to be "commercial music."

Schmaltzy pop with some good tracks. I've always wanted Wings to be better than they were.

Not all great but a very high ceiling.

Truly an extraordinary piece of music, with the exception of jet which I think falls somewhat flat, every single song on here is amazing. “Let me roll it is” is truly an incredible single, whilst “mamunia” feels a bit too hymn like for me it still stands as a great bit of listening. “Piccasos last words” is a personal favourite and just undeniably a great and catchy theme. 1985 ends the album on perhaps the strongest track for just pure funk and the strongest track of the bunch, a all time classic. A truly 5* album.

Pretty fun and very skillfully executed, although it lacks purpose and passion. It seems like professional coasting, to be honest.

The title track and Jet are classics and still pretty damn good. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five was a nice surprise. The rest of the album is ok. Nothing stands out and not something I would listen to again. 3

Was a little disappointed that I didn't enjoy the first half of the album too much, but the second half is markedly better. Really though it just makes me want to listen to the Beatles, the solo works all feel incomplete to me. Top tracks: Let Me Roll It, Mamunia, Ninteen Hundred And Eighty Five

A bit of a mixed bag. Good, but not great. 7/10

Gut hörbare Radiomusik.

Macca!

This was a very fun listen - I chose to listen to the North American release that includes Helen Wheels. I connected with most songs and there is a lot of variety on this album. As always, Paul's vocals are on point and the harmonies are very pleasurable to the ear. Some great guitar work on a handful of songs, and what a great futuristic sounding (for the time) closer! Great stuff. Favorite tracks: Band on the Run, Jet, Mrs. Vanderbilt, Let Me Roll It, Helen Wheels, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.

Really good post-Beatles Paul McCartney album. Band on the run is a classic, and I really liked all the changes, different parts that all flowed together, reminiscent of the Abbey Road Medley. Jet was also a hit at the time that I've definitely heard on classic rock radio more than a few times. Let me roll it is a great song as well. Overall a solid album

Fiiiiiiine. It's fine. It's worse than fine, actually. It's more Paul McCartney than I ever want.

On the Wikipedia entry for Wings one of their ever rotating guitarists claims Wings sounds like a band and not a solo McCartney project and that is only true on the songs that sound like Beatles songs. Mostly boring!

I thought this was pretty good! I liked the callbacks to the first two songs in the last two songs. I still don’t love Paul McCartney’s voice, but it is good enough.

🫠

I'd say "meh this was fine" but I was finding it annoying by the end. It felt very samey and I didn't find any of it particularly interesting.

I liked this more than I thought I would. I’ve never been into the Beatles, and as a person, I don’t really like Paul McCartney. He certainly knows how to write a catchy pop song though. ‘Let me roll it’ is probably my favourite on this album, although the next track after that was garbage, so it has its ups and downs.

As expected, the album is slightly kooky and has a few bangers. His style is very identifiable

I think this album represents a couple of firsts or rarities for this project so far. For one, it’s the first Beatles or Beatles-adjacent album I’ve been dealt so far. But it also is just the third album I’ve been dealt that I know well and the first one I know well not by the Talking Heads. Now, how do I feel about the album? Well before listening to it today, I really liked it. A few songs (namely “Mrs. Vandebilt” and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five”) have at one point been in heavy rotation for me. The hits like the title track, “Jet” and “Let Me Roll It” were all mainstays in my brain. So what I was really looking forward to was listening to those tracks within the scope of this project, and listening to the ones that never struck a chord with me before. How do I feel about this album after listening to it today? I love it. McCartney is obviously one of the kings of catchy hooks, and there are plenty of those here. Knowing that he played multiple instruments on this album, and knowing the trouble production history of it makes the final product all the more impressive. The added instrumentals on multiple songs, specifically “Jet,” “Bluebird,” and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five” elevate each of those tracks beyond their existing excellence. But it’s McCartney’s creative force of will that brought this whole thing together. He needed a hit after a middling start to his solo career and this really elevated him and Wings. Now, it should be said that McCartney wasn’t always the best lyricist. John Lennon often had the punchier, more insightful lyrics when he and McCartney wrote together, while Paul brought the musicality and melodic hooks to the table, most of the time. And it much of McCartney’s post-Beatles work, it’s clear that he’s missing his other half. His lyrics are sometimes non-sensical, or else just are confusing. What is “Jet” about? I don’t know, do you? But you have to know not to come to McCartney for insightful or sobering lyrics, like you might for Lennon’s music. You come for a good time and great vibes. And that’s what this album produces in spades. Even at its most intense moments it still finds a way to pull you in and see you buy in entirely. The tension is there in the title track and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-five,” but it’s broken up by either a complete change in tone (the former) or an actual pause to a vocal harmony section that slows things down and breaks the tension (the latter). I love this album, more than I did this morning. It’s an adventure. It’s quirky without being cringey. It’s fun and exciting and doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s paced well. The production is excellent. There isn’t much else to say. Five stars. Easily. McCartney’s best post-Beatles work. I don’t care what “Ram” fans say. Standout tracks: Band on the Run, Jet, Bluebird, Mrs. Vandebilt, Mamunia, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five

3,75

I wore this album out as a kid.

I'd heard the title track before, countless times. It still holds up: I love the separate parts and how the song's momentum builds. The rest of the album was a mystery to me. I grew up listening to a lot of Beatles music, among other things, so I have an innate bias to enjoy McCartney's songwriting. It's a pleasure for me to hear him touch on different rock sounds throughout this album. I don't think he's necessarily breaking new ground, but the songs are consistently catchy and well-performed (maybe as a result of McCartney's notorious perfectionism in the studio). Some of these tracks totally could've been late-period Beatles songs. I can hear their harmonies and instrumentation all over the place. A star deducted for McCartney corniness rearing its head at unwelcome times. Highlights: Band On The Run, Jet, Mrs. Vandebilt, Let Me Roll It, No Words, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

A handful of standouts but the rest doesn't live up to that level. I don't dislike it one bit but really nothing too special at the same time. 6/10

the first (and only) solo beatles album i heard when i was first getting into the group around 11 years ago. now that i’ve heard more of their offerings outside of the group, i don’t rate this one as highly, but man it’s got some great songs. Let Me Roll It is fantastic.

I'm not a huge fan of the Beatles, but this subsequent album from Paul is alright.

I like how we all complain about current day music that it is all the same, and too simple, and this album has a song called Mrs. Vandebilt that is just the background voices sing: "ho-heho" for all minutes of the song. All in all a good album, better than some of the other Paul McCartney albums I have heard.

I love Paul, but this album was meh. “Band on the Run” is a classic, but the other songs were just not hitting the same mark for me.

Paul McCartney. One of, if not THE greatest songwriters of his generation. First the quantity of songs and then second the quality of said quantity in a relatively short amount of time up until this point is amazing. Ya the whole “the Beatles aren’t even that good” mantra has been circulating amongst gen z or gen x or whoever and they can fuck off. The term “pop (popular) music” was literally invented because of McCartney in the late 50s. Why was it popular music? Because he has an incredible art for writing memorable melodies and catchy hooks. Sure the early stuff is relatively simple 4 chord progressions when u actually look at it but just because something is simple does not negate the difficulty of creating sustained success off this writing style (see any flailing pop artist from the 2000s). I say all that to say, in his later Beatles/post Beatles years, it does feel like he’s trying a bit too hard to overcompensate and write more difficult/unique compositions and it works for the most part on this album. Namely the title track. Band on the run is an incredible example of this where it completely works. This is popular style of songwriting around this time where a song is seemingly a blend of multiple different songs as opposed to the standard mold of verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-outro. We’ve seen it not work on multiple occasions (see that brutal yes album) but McCartney still has the talent to create hits. That opening guitar riff, to the excellent use of harmonies, then to the acoustic guitar, then a random quick section of brass, and then finally the chorus repeated a few times. Each section has masterful songwriting with memorable vocals/instrumentation that is a testament to his craft. Also his vocals are still so prime on this track. The rest of the album might not be as memorable but there are still great moments sprinkled throughout. Shoutout to Van Halen jump (1982) sounding like Jet and to the lumineers for basically basing their whole careers on Mrs Vanderbilt (Ho Hey 2012). Because I’m worried we won’t get any other wings albums I was perusing their other hits which need to be shouted out: live and let die, silly love songs, maybe I’m amazed, hi hi hi are all bangers. Also I love how incredibly lame this album art is.

I felt like I was listening to a greatest hits album for the first half. There are a lot of bangers/familiar songs. Even if I didn’t specifically recognize a song, there would be a guitar riff or something that was undeniably good/iconic. Cool to see a branch off project be so successful. It’s limited to 4 stars instead of 5 for a bit of a lull in the 2nd half. Overall really enjoyed it.

It’s Paul McCartney’s side project where he can let his creative juices flow without having to deal with John and Yoko. In the end, does it sound like more Beatles music? Yes. Is that a bad thing? Absolutely not. A wonderful album. My only drawback is that some of the more country-western influenced Beatles songs tend to be my least favorite and now we know if was Paul who pushed that sound into the music.

This was a fun one to listen to. These songs for the most part are not structured in a way I'm not used to. There's no traditional 2 choruses, a bridge, and then final chorus layout here. Listening to the first half of "Band On The Run" (the song), I thought to myself "Do I know this song?", and then halfway through it changed into the radio hit I'm familiar with. These songs all evolve and change as they go on. It makes for a very interesting listen. The beginning is really strong. The first song sets the theme for the rest of the album, and "Jet" is a blast. the next few songs are solid, but I was getting a little bored around "Mamunia" and "No Words". The ending was great! "Picasso's Last Words" referencing "Jet", and "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five" going back into "Band On The Run" make for a perfect mirror. I wonder if I listen more closely to the middle songs would they also mirror each other?

I was surprised how much it sounds like the Beatles. But "bigger".

It's just totally fine for me. Nothing remarkable, nothing exciting

Great album from Paul and Wings. One of the better post-Beatles albums and probably by far McCartney’s best with Wings. The title track is spectacular and one of Paul’s most infectious ear worms. The same can be said for Jet. The album can be a bit hit or miss after these first two gems (Bluebird is… not as good as Blackbird), but Let Me Roll It is a banger and the album finishes strong with Nineteen Hundred and Eighth Five.

brilliant

Loved it. I was familiar with Jet, and Band on the Run, but the others were new. It had a bluesy, sometimes bluegrass vibe. I enjoyed it.

Excellent, I was only just listening to this album around a month back. Listening to it again only encouraged me to listen to the Beatles again.

Paul was easily the most talented Beatle. A multi instrumentalist and songwriter with the most hits in the band and as a solo artist.

doesn't grab me 1.5

Il n'y a pas de poids mort. Toutes les pièces sont portées par un souffle, les mélodies se déroulent, comme naturelles. Les arrangements ajoutent leur propre couleur, sans prendre le dessus sur les chansons.

What an opening 1-2 punch of Band on the Run and Jet. John Lennon would have kicked a woman down the stairs to make anything this good post-Beatles. But then he'd have done that anyway the misogynistic POS. Nothing after that comes close, though Mrs Vanderbilt is ace too.

3.5, the title track does some cool progressions, starts out as a 70s am radio cri de coeur that is one of the album vibes throughout. Last two tracks and jet are my favorites on it.

Te preguntarás que por qué nunca has oído hablar de este disco. Bueno, es que es demasiado maccartney. Esto no es malo ni bueno. Tiene un estilo muy marcado que sí te gusta, está bien. Si no, pues no. Tiene dos canciones que destacan por encima de las demás, como la estupenda mrs. Vandebilt o la canción de cierre, que parece estar por encima de todas las demás.

буду как ранние критики и скажу что ничего такого не услышала в альбоме

Better than Imagine.

perfectly alright

Consistently good & with very high peaks, which isn't always the case w/Paul post-1970 so a lot to be said for that. Title track and "Jet" kick things off proper. "Bluebird" smooth. "Mrs. Vanderbilt" has a great chorus and sax, with fun verse that he'd kinda revisit later for "Famous Groupies" (which is also a lot of fun). "Let Me Roll It" is incisive, "Mamunia" great imagery, "No Words" lilting and pretty, "Drink to Me" works well and the closing track with its darkly bouncing piano. As good as it is, it's a bummer that the contemporary single "Helen Wheels" b/w "Country Dreamer" wasn't on the album proper, as those are two of my fave McCartney solo offerings. Doesn't stop it from being a classic.

It is hard to go wrong with Paul McCartney. I like that his solo stuff sounds distinctly different than The Beatles. That isn't always easy to do. "Band on the Run", "Mrs. Vanderbilt", and "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five" all made it to the playlist.

Awesome album. Some really great tracks on this one.

I think this one is a hair behind RAM but still easy top 2 of Paul’s solo career. Rating: 4.9

pretty strong

Comical and professional!

Summary: If you like the Beatles, you'll like this. And I most certainly dabble in a bit of Beatles. First half is loaded with some great songs, whilst the second half drags a bit (besides the final song.) Definitely one I'd come back to at some point. Band on the Run: 10/10. Absolutely love this song. one of the song I've heard off of this record before. The switch ups are SO good (first switch up is my favorite. The one about breaking out) Vocals are great, music itself is phenomenal. Jet: 9/10: The other one I've heard before. Iconic sax riff with the OoOOooO's. It gets done what it wants in the first say 3mins. I think it drags a little too long after that. Still enjoyed it regardless! Bluebird: 8/10. A nice slow down song. The guiro(?) goes hard in this song, along with the cowbells, or xylophone, or whatever it is. Mrs. Vandebilt: 9/10 GODDAMN that's a killer bass line. Super catchy hook. But damn man once again I just wish it was a bit shorter! I don't know if its my gen z brain, but I think this would've been a 10/10 if it was short and sweet. Still loved it regardless. Let Me Roll It: 6.5. Not bad. There isn't a whole lot going on in this one. The VERY IN YOUR FACE guitar riff is groovy. I don't have a problem with the IN YOUR FACE part, I just thought it was kinda goofy how loud it is lol. Mamunia: 5.5. Eh? Its a fine track. Some bits here and there were nice, but a little lackluster I suppose. No Words: 5. Sounds like every other throwaway Beatles song. Doesn't do anything for me. Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me): 4.5. Best part is when the song took a break from itself to go back to jet. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five: 9/10. Oh yeah this one gets me grooving. The piano and electronic parts are awesome standouts in this song. The flow of the lyrics are tight too. Killer outro.

What can you say? It’s Paul McCartney. I like his music.

Cincazo

Great. I always thought that Wings were a kind of naff 80's Beatles lite. That may be true, but there's a lot of interesting stuff going on here, some good songwriting, interesting ideas. It seems every Beatles album is on this list. Not sure we need Beatles adjacent albums too, whatever, it was cool.

Had some good moments.

A fine McCartney album.

3+

Ganz nett

I genuinely tried to be objective when listening to this. The first two songs were alright! A strong start in my opinion. Then Bluebird came on… I couldn’t do it. Had to skip halfway through. Same with the rest of the album. The songs were not hitting and I was over Paul’s voice.

This album is a vibe. I knew the title track but nothing else on it and I found myself really enjoying most of the tracks. I definitely want to go back to songs like "Jet", "Bluebird", "Mrs. Vandebilt" and DEFINITELY "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five". I loved the build to the end of that song and the album, it gave me goosebumps!

I had only heard the title track, but I really liked this album! I especially loved how Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five tied back to the beginning.

Always loved this album and it solidified Paul's career after the Beatles

McCartney is a genius and this album is easy, fun and really good.

Getting tired of all seeing every Beatles member's side project on this list. It's not bad, but it is not that good either.

‘Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash As we fell into the sun And the first one said to the second one there "I hope you're having fun"’(Band On the Run) This was one of the albums that I was most excited about, since I loved some songs that Paul McCartney created, like Too Many People and NEW and many more. And this album was cool, but it just felt like it was lacking something. It may just be something about my mood, but it just felt like it was one step away from being one of my favorite albums. Don’t get me wrong, this is amazing. But there were some songs that I liked less than others, and that held me back a bit. 4.4 stars.

Really really good.

2 really good songs- the remaining were ok

This was fun. I don't think it's all that groundbreaking, but it was a nice listen. Band on the Run is the most obvious standout, and the basslines punch on most of the songs which I really enjoyed.

My mother exposed me to The Beatles when I was around 10 and my cousin and I would listen to them for hours. We would play air guitar and sing along to the music, both of us wanted to be Paul. My first exposure to the Wings was the album "Wings at the Speed of Sound", which was a favorite of mine. I was also aware of the songs "Live and Let Die" from the James Bond film and of course the eponymous, "Band on the Run" from the radio. It wasn't until much later that I listened to this record from start to finish. I think this record has a similar feel to "Abbey Road" which is one of my favorite records. You really can't go wrong with Paul McCartney. Great listen!

Classic

Not much needs to be said - just one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. Love Paul McCarney and Wings, plain and simply. Very very good album, and a true classic.

Enjoyable background listen

Good stuff

This album starts with two of my favourite songs of all time in Band On The Run and Jet. Unfortunately, the rest of the songs fail to live up to this promising start; if they had, this would have been an undisputed 5.

Never really paid much attention to post-Beatles solo work (apart from my boy George) but I actually really liked this and only really knew Band on The Run (song) going into it. Simpsons: Yes

I like how they started with the best song (Band On The Run), then just threw it back in at end in case you forgot. Another Guitar Hero classic. Rest of the album is quite enjoyable, might check out some more.

Band On The Run is like Bohemian Rhapsody but better. Love every track on this album and it just flows from song to song. Can’t pick anything out in particular as it’s all just top quality

Uneven, but when it’s good it’s very good indeed!

Lots of great songs on here!

8. Good album, multiple great songs. Band on the run is an amazing song, but i enjoyed the rest, especially Picassos last words

After making some of the best albums ever made, Paul needed to let us know he wasn't done. Such a beautiful album with no weak songs! Love it.

#142. When I was listening to that shitass John Lennon album, I wondered where all the talent that made the Bearles good went. Well apparently it was right here, with this guy. If I had heard this album first, I probably would have given it 3 stars, but now I'm gonna give it 4 as a general fuck you to John Lennon. Some of you reading this might not enjoy the fact that I've rated all the Beatles albums so far a 3 and this a 4, but uh, you know... fuck the cops or whatever, I'm doing it anyway 🤷‍♀️ 3.8 snubnose/5: maybe that Chapman guy wasn't so wrong after all. Song added to playlist: Band On The Run I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link

#fridayrecords Apple Music notes: Recorded under less than ideal circumstances in Lagos, Nigeria after two key members quit, Band on the Run was Wings' make-or-break moment. The rough-and-ready studio sound adds some welcome grit on rockers like "Jet" and the affectionate John Lennon tribute "Let Me Roll It." Elsewhere, the title track is one of McCartney's most soaring multi-part pop masterpieces, and "Bluebird" is a tender acoustic love song. Quirkier material, like the playful "Mrs. Vandebilt" and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)," adds even more depth.

Jet is a masterpiece, the title track is brilliant, 1985 is great and the rest of the album definitely doesn't sway too far from those assessments.

I absolutely adore this album I would give it a 6 if I could. Controversial maybe, but for me, the album is on par with my favourite beatles albums. I just love it so much. The singles are incredible and the album tracks are superb. I love the cover. The only song I'm not as big on is Picassos Last Words, which has actually grown on me, just really odd reprises. I still like it, just don't think it's as good as the stuff before The lesser famous songs like No Words, are superb. And then you add BOTR, Let me Roll it, jet, bluebird. So so good. Easy 5, should be a 6

This album is plagued by the "first and last song are great, and the middle songs are subpar" scenario. The song Band on the run is good enough, but Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five makes the album. Not strong enough to hold the rest of the album up. 2/5.

I’m a massive Beatles fan and can thank them for my lifelong love of music. As regards solo Beatles records I’m a bit more reserved. Some great and some not so. When The Beatles split up I continued buying their solo records but I began to think that Paul McCartney’s records in particular were becoming a bit twee. This coincided with me getting into more sophisticated types of music which the progressive rock groups could give. So McCartney and Wings seldom came onto my radar. I was aware that Band on the Run was a massive hit but one which I never bought. To me it was just an OK album but not special. Had this album arrived on my list 2 weeks ago that would have been the end of my review but there has been a recent underdubbed mix release of this album. Out of interest I gave this a listen and loved it more than the original. To compare I also listened again to the original and I must say that my assessment has changed for the good. The underdubbed version gives a good indication of the hard work put into this album and certainly changed my view of it. I can forgive the tweeness of some tracks but appreciate that this album represents Wings finest hour.

solid album by one of the true members of rock royalty. sounds like a natural progression of what could have been a beatles album from that era. highlights: “band on the run”, “let me roll it”, “nineteen hundred and eighty-five”

Fun 70’s album.

Never a fan of McCartney, Wings or the Beatles. Lowest common denominator pop stuff. That being said, there's a handful of songs that I think are decent enough. Two are on this album... Band on the Run Jet So for only having 2 listenable tracks, this album gets a 2

This is a classic banger. I loved this album

5 out of 5. Absolutely banger album. Never really listen to the Beatles or any of the members solos work and I now get the hype about Paul. Bluebird may be my favorite idk I can’t choose.

Try to not sing this album for the next week after listening to it is quite the challenge. Catchy and not even mad at the earworm that burrows into my head after listening to it

Mildly worried that this site will be overrun with white shmaltz.

Great set of Sir Paul McCartney

Funny to get this the day after we got Sgt Pepper. That was a fairly easy 5*, this might even be better IMO. Consistently excellent stuff from Paul here.

Excellent

Pretty tight. Best part is the transition to the ID i ever get out of here but lots of the songs follow the live and let die model of jarring transitions between disparate ass parts. Even the slight stuff gets a holt of you like bluebird. Reminds you its still a mf beatle making this. Tight sax solos on a couple. Dum macine on picasso? 1985 a banger. Recorded in Lagos in part at least some interesting stories there

Buenardo a la primera escucha

Kinda catchy, doesn't do it for me like The Beatles

Fine

Pretty generic Paul

yeah not bad

Can't be the Beatles, but Band on the Run has the energy to be written by them. Only not 5 stars because it really isn't comparable in regards to the evolution of music

god, paul... i love everything you do. this album is just a small sample of his massive, massive musical library. progressive, colorful and just fantastic rock music with tracks for just about every occasion. this is album you really don't wanna pass by, no matter your age, musical taste, views, you just have to agree that this is a good one.

I really liked this album! Picasso’s Last Words is really the only “weak” spot here, but on the other hand only three “great” songs. So after much deliberation, and very compelling presentations by the representatives of both the number 4 and the number 5, I’m going to give it a 4/5 because ultimately it is not a perfect album, and I want to keep my 5/5s reserved for those perfect albums. In reality, it’s a 4.5/5 but I can’t do that. For more information about how I can’t decide on my ratings, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Pueblo, CO.

4/5 Best Track: Band on the Run

Band On The Run stands out the most to me as what might have been the next logical step after Abbey Road in terms of Paul’s contributions had the Beatles continued. You can feel a lot of the same approach to writing on some of these songs as the Beatles’ swan song. Take for instance the studio glitz of Mrs. Vanderbilt, the power-balladry of Let Me Roll It, and of course the multi-movement medley of the title track. What’s more is I’d say Paul’s efforts in crafting a medley this time around are even more cohesive this time around. This is one of the many phenomenal examples of Paul McCartney stretching, but not reaching, in an attempt to explore different realms of pop melodism and sonic worldliness. He excels with so much of it. 8.5/10

not that interesting of an album but it’s ight

Great!

Yknow, I think I might prefer this to every Beatles record we’ve had so far. I know that’s probably not what I’m meant to say, but it really is. By the time Mrs Vandebilt came on (track 4) I was convinced. Jet is a belter and some more modern band has ripped it off but I can’t for the life of me remember who it was. 1985 is probably my highlight but I could’ve picked 3 or 4. Surprisingly great.

Actually quite enjoyed this, much more focused than the Beatles, some good riffs, guess it's not too surprising that Lennon might have been bringing the majority of the trippy side of things. Lost its way towards the end a bit and in general I find it hard to get excited about this sort of pop rock, but pleasantly surprised. 3.5.

Decent but I'd vaguely had enough towards the end. Band on the Run and Mrs Vandebilt were my favourites. The man can write a song, that much is clear.

Thought this was decent, liked almost half of the tracks on the album but the rest were very meh. Highlights: Band On The Run Jet Mrs Vandebilt Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

Ok but not particularly exciting about sums it up for me I think. Band on the run is a good track. Jet and nineteen hundred and eighty five were good too. Think I can leave the rest. Shan't be back. 2.5

I guess I have to give it a five.

Certainly not bad by any means, but nowhere near McCartney's best work - found myself disengaged at times. Such a great closer though (the loopback is a nice touch)!

Great Album.

Favorite Tracks: Band On The Run Jet Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five

Another band I have historically hated! This is such a cheese-dick record. It's like children's music for adults. I hate it. There are a few moments where it almost gets interesting but then they swing back into some bullshit sing-songy carnival-ass sounding repetitive thing again. Not the worst thing I have ever heard, but not for me for sure. BOOOO.

Decent

8 / 10 Por momentos recuerda a The Beatles, pero en otros momentos los hace olvidar de forma magistral.

One of the first albums I ever bought with MY OWN MONEY! By far the best post-Beatles McCartney album in my opinion. Catchy as hell, amusing, touches of the loveliness we've all come to know. The song arc is excellent. One of the best of all time and a big personal favorite. Brings me back to my childhood I would grab one of my dozen or so albums, put it on the record player and sit down in my beanbag chair with the album cover in hand and just get transported to a completely different world :P

Great album, but some of Sir Paul's pop aesthetic is not what I'm looking for.

Ugh. McCartney at his most Macca. There’s a reason you’ve only heard the first two tracks on this.

Not fan of McCartne

There are some good songs on this album but it’s not my favorite Beatles solo album.

A pleasant surprise! I really don't like McCartney but this album was decent from start to finish. 3.5

An absolute classic and fun album. McCartney really let his creativity and talent shine on this Post-Beatles project

Not being a big beatles fan I wasn't looking forward to this, but enjoyed it more than I expected.

Soft, easy listening, as expected from Mr. McCartney. The tunes are pleasant and the lyrics are well written. Not an every day listen for me, but I enjoyed this one.

Surprisingly i didn't get what i thought i was gonna from Paul McCartney, but overall nice experience. 3/5

halfway through listening I realized I heard this album a fair amount growing up, not knowing that Paul McCartney and Wings were the band to some mystery songs in my youth, Jet in particular. Pretty solid record, I enjoyed this one top to bottom, its sound is far enough removed from Paul's time with the Beatles sot has its own unique sound.

This was a staple in my household growing up and I just love it

Class album, second best McCartney solo record, only behind Ram which somehow doesn’t make this list.

Peak McCartney. Musical dna. I consider 1985 his best composition. Jet, the title track. God. He never wrote a dud melody but he can be awful. Not here though. Let me roll it is of course his pastiche to Lennon. But who else thinks 'no words' is his George Harrison song? I even like mamunia. Not a dud on this one. Musical DNA. Only Lennon’s plastic ono band equals this for Beatles solo. 14009487383736384747 stars.

When he's good is very good, but when he's bad...well you all know the rest. This was one of those records, 1974 and all that. The big singles were big and for a reason, absolutely smashing and they will live on and be played forever. The two gems are Let Me Roll It and 1985. Let Me Roll It is the best solo Lennon impersonation you will ever hear, and this being Paul he wraps up the homage in a superb song, which is brilliant live. And 1985, fuck me dead. I think it gets forgotten as its the last track but it is epic McCartney and. importantly, lyrically quite brilliant. WHAT A SONG! Then there are the other tracks. Picasso's Last has a hint of the Rocky Raccoon's about it in that it never resolves itself, a great initial idea that needs a Lennon bridge, which of course sadly..No Words is Denny Laines, say no more. Mamunia...stop it Paul...Bluebird...stop it...Mrs Vanderbilt is straight out Macca nonsense, hello Maxwell come meet Mrs Vanderbilt and bring your hammer old mate... so from the lofty heights of the 21st century this is a great record with some clunkers, but fuck its Band on the Run, get it on brother!

For me, this album has always been overrated. My favourite track here is Let Me Roll It. By a wide margin. Picasso’s Last Words would have been a lot better at half the length. Jet, Helen Wheels & the title track are serviceable singles, without being earth-shattering. And I’m not at all enamoured with the remainder. I much prefer Paul’s first 2 solo albums to anything he’s done since. Fact is, Beatles’ fans knew by 1974 that the only Beatle with any hope of recording an album that might be up to Beatles’ standards was McCartney. Subsequently they loved this album more than it ever deserved to be admired. I mean, Bowie released Diamond Dogs around the same time - not his finest record, but a mile ahead of this (and Tony Visconti worked on both).

I have already confessed to the influence that Charles Shaar Murray's essay on Paul McCartney (featured in his volume of compiled writings, Shots From The Hip) had on forming my (not-very-high) opinion of Paul McCartney's solo output. And he makes an exception for Band On The Run, as the best post-Beatles album from Paul, and proof that he could still write a great record, Well, I humbly disagree. Village Voice critic Robert Christgau wrote in 1981: "I originally underrated what many consider McCartney's definitive post-Beatles statement, but not as much as its admirers overrate it. Pop masterpiece? This? Sure it's a relief after the vagaries of Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway." He ultimately awarded the album a C+ rating, indicating "a not disreputable performance, most likely a failed experiment or a pleasant piece of hackwork". That sounds more realistic to me. I find this whole record under-written, over-produced, and desperate to be liked. They are not good things. A few songs are blessed with a pretty good tune -- you could never accuse Paul of not being capable of a pretty tune -- but really not hugely memorable. And I never really liked the title track. The story I find most revealing about this record is the account of Fela Kuti confronting Paul in the studio, accusing him of ripping off African music. Paul plays him the tapes, and convinces him that there is no local influence. And ain't that the truth; there is none of the energy, inventiveness, funk or power of a Fela Kuti record on this disc. I agree that many fan, hoping against hope for a return to former glories, grabbed onto this not-incompetent record like a drowning man clutching at flotsam. Desperately trying to kid themselves that this was actually good, it has been massively over-praised. I am writing this just a few days after the 50th anniversary re-release of the 'under dubbed' version, with orchestras etc. all stripped off. I can't think of a record I am less interested in hearing. 2.5 stars, rounding down for hype.

Good record. Always enjoyed his solo music

I like Paul McCartney’s solo music better than John Lennon’s. This album was good but not my favorite of his.

Trying to pick a favourite song between Jet and Band on the Run is like trying to pick between your kids. Like always with McCartney some glib stuff on here, but a solid album

nett - aber für mich nix besonderes

Full of fun, catchy pop tunes. Very enjoyable listen.

It's really hard rating this without thinking about The Beatles.

This is a tough one, because Paul McCartney has written some of my favourite ever songs, but nothing in this album landed with me. There's something missing, I'm not sure what, but it means there's nothing I'm keen to return to.

So much good stuff. Wonder what PM played on this.

Effervescent! So lovely and so much range. I’m a huge Beatles fan and would have been happy had they stayed together but this album in particular makes me think, “if they had would Paul have gotten to open up this way?” And lord, I love Let Me Roll It. I’ve never been a “listen to music at the beach, type. Too much to fuss with and I’m happy to listen to the ocean but Let Me Roll It is perfect on a hot sunny day with the waves coming in!

Elements of excellence but not quite there for me

A few things I recognized that I never realized was Wings. Great album overall, which is completely expected from Paul.

Some good songs here

I love the Beatles, but their post-Beatles ventures didn't do much for me. They truly were greater than the sum of their parts. 2.5 stars.

One of my favorite post-Beatles albums. This is a comfort album whenever I feel blah & need to mentally & emotionally reset. Wonderful listen.

I'll always prefer the Beatles catalogue over any of the solo records. It was nice to revisit this one though. 3.5

The “Paul can’t survive without the Beatles” crowd have been pretty quiet after this

A Good Classic Rock Record

Yeah, okay.

Top 5 of all time

Worth it for "Jet" and "Band on the Run" alone. Not everything else works for me, but the band is trying out a lot of different things, which makes it interesting.

A few popular songs that are only okay ... the album lacks the synergistic effect from John, George and Ringo.

Very genre diverse for a pop rock album. Band on the run is always great and a lot of the orchestra parts I liked.

Meandering with a purpose, enjoyed the guitar and layering, nice vocals

Enjoyed it

Pretty good.

Practically a perfect album. Even the "weaker" songs are still amazing. I know people have mixed feelings on Wings and McCartney's post-Beatles stuff, but Band On The Run is so good. "Band On The Run" as a song is definitely in my top 10 songs of all time too. This is McCartney at his best. Easiest 5 stars for me so far.

I thought I was familiar and was ready for disappointment. But actually I find that it has aged well!

Guay.

2.5 I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. The First 2 songs were hirs back in my school days so I was very familiar with them, but I'd never heard the rest.

Two huge bangers to start the album, then drifts into a laid back comfortable mix. Interesting that the lead vocals were shared throughout the recordings. Low 4

I went in not knowing what to expect and, honestly, not wanting to like any songs. I was genuinely surprised with how enjoyable I found the songs. Nothing spectacular or mind blowing, but the album was easy to listen to. Really enjoyed the first and final track, “Band on the Run” and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five.”

Having heard most of these songs on the radio for as long as I can remember, it's hard to dislike this album, but just the same, once I heard it all straight through (for the first time in my life!) at 55, I must say that I can hear further evidence that 1971-1972 was a peak period for pop music, and by 1973 the tarnish was beginning to show. Pop got a little too overdone, and I hear moments of this in Macca's compositions (see also "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John). I think it's great that pop outgrew its 3-minute 3-chord adolescence (and my favorite records in my collection will reflect it), but these over-orchestrated and over-produced records in the early 1970s drip with syrup and it doesn't age well. Served better warm than 50 years cold.

Great album. The singles are all-time radio classics, it is wonderful to see how McCartney put some of his Beatlesque magic into his own band, and it worked.

Meh.

No

last song by far best song on the album

Sophisticated arrangements, but generally not interesting.

Surprisingly bad

3-4

Gigagroover of an album. Great range of different rock and roll styles done well.

Some good slow rock

First time giving this album a full listen from top to bottom. Certainly a solid output by Paul finally giving his audience a Beatles like experience.

I have never hold the Beatles in a high regard. If as a band I was never interested as individuals the situation worsens. Nevertheless, I can appreciate the sound of the album, it has a very distinct and nice feel to it. Maybe the drugs can get me to their state of mind but for the moment, 4/5.

Never heard any of these tracks before, even though the title track has a lot of plays. Paul is only interested in crafting clever pop songs in a classic rock mould. There is no heart, no fury, no pulse, no nerve and no lust. The bass is nice and there are a lot of arrangement ideas, but I still struggle to find anything worth caring for. I liked Bluebird and the title track though. After having an album from each ex-beatle (excluding Ringo) and two or three from the Beatles I can safely say I don’t care much for the group itself or Paul or John individually. The George Harrison one was the best of the bunch (all things must pass).

I’ve grown up and realised that I underrated Paul massively

Really good album that I've never heard before! I think it was good all the way through with all songs keeping a high bar and being different enough while still manage to stay within the boundaries of the album. I especially liked 'Band On The Run' that felt like 3 songs in one and it felt like it shifted key multiple times! Very cool.

I don't know what it is about the Wings but something about their songs just bore me. It lacks some kind of oumph like their heart wasn't really in it or something. Maybe it's the mixing? I just can't put my finger on it. There are a lot of decent songs on this album, my favourite being "Mrs. Vandebilt. Probably should be a weak 3 but I'm giving it a strong 2 since i don't really feel like listening to it again.

what a stunning album. I went in to this thinking the titular album would be the one good song and that would be it, BOY was I wrong! this really shows Paul McCartneys chops off in a big way. Let me roll it is such an energetic yet slow rolling song, Mamunia bringing in some synth in the background was amazing. The changeups of Picassos Last Words and the crescendo of Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five all to circle back to Band on the Run, front to back a stunning album and ill be sure to look out for it at the record store from now on.

Great songs all great.

This was a bit better than I expected, more than just a standard dad rock album. Quite a few catchy tunes on here. Paul McCartney really has a gift with melodies.

Läser att låten Jet var en singel. Rätt trist låt. Inte heller titelspåret är jätteskoj. Fattar faktiskt inte riktig. Men smaken är ju som baken.

Booring

Jaha. Man undrar verkligen vilka album som inte kommer få plats. Det här är inte dåligt. Men rätt generiskt.Några låtar är bra, nån ok, många jaja...

Tycker första halvan av skivan samt sista låten är bra, resten lite tråkigare. Stark trea.

Enjoyed this more than I thought, few duds

Some duds here and there, but iconic on the whole

Mega fed! Synes albummet spiller, godt miks af mange ting. Ja noget er lidt “sappy” McCartney agtigt, men den er sgu flot melodisk og han har en god stemme. Unexpected highlight var Mamunia

Opening title track is amazing! Jet is fun. Bluebird is pretty lame. Let Me Roll It is a good one, great guitar riff (sounds like a Lennon song… I guess I'm more of a Lennon / Harrison fan). I dig Mamunia… Some of it is kind of Beatles filler stuff. Sorry Paul. Still going 4 because it’s still got some great stuff.

Last track on the album, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five surprised me. After the first 3 tracks I was not interested, and then 1985!

im not doing it you cant make me

Could't listen

Excellent. Some great songs here.

Spricht mich überhaupt nicht an. Handwerklich bestimmt gut gemacht - aber kein Funke springt über.

Rating: 8.5/10 Great album overall. Songwriting is great throughout, no weak tracks on the entire album. Really enjoyed the acoustic and rock elements implemented, this album had Beatles influences but it definitely felt like something Paul McCartney has never done before. The production was very lush, making the instrumentation really stand out and sound beautiful. Wish there was a bit more risk taken on here but still great nonetheless. Favorite songs: Band On The Run, Jet, Mrs. Vanderbilt, Let Me Roll It, Picasso's Last Words, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five, Helen Wheels, Country Dreamer. Least favorite song: Bluebird.

Great

So much reminiscing

One of the best!

Beatles post credits album

So fucking cool! Absolutely loved this, had it on in the background while I cooked, set the vibes straight up

Love Paul McCartney and wings

I didn't have a lot of eight-track tapes back in the 70s, but I had this one, and I can still sing most of the words to most of the songs. This was an important album for baby-boomers, and an important album for Paul McCartney to show the world he was more than just a Beatle. He has proved it, hasn't he?

Definitely listenable start to finish.

An album that sounds has haphazard as the circumstances that were experienced in Lagos, Nigeria while recording it, it really does propel McCartney to solo artist with a sound and voice. It also sounds a bit like someone took Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts' Band and passed it through a Bossa Nova pop filter.

So good and even better live

Can't believe I've never heard the rest of the songs on this album besides the title track. Paul McCartney's solo career really cements my view that he was the best Beatle.

Pleasant album. Nothing super interesting, but high quality as one would expect.

Excited for this one, I've been thinking I should get more familiar with Sir Paul's non-Beatles stuff. Listening to album in two parts going to and from an appointment Band on the Run is the only track I really know. But it's sooo good. Love the riff on Let Me Roll It. Guitar outro on No Words needs to go on longer. Positives: songs are constructed so well, McCartney has such a knack for surprising you with little choices he makes (not just on this album but very present here) love that many songs have such a variety of parts that work together so well. A crazy "pop" album that walls a thin line of experimentation and being fun to listen to Negatives: feels a bit uneven at times, not all the adventurous parts hit the same way. Band on the Run is the best track, and it loses a bit of momentum after Jet. Not always a fan of how the vocals are mixed in.

Funny songs

I wanted to like this a little bit more, but it just didn't seem to have the tempo for me.

I like the variety of rhythms and tunes!

Lots of goodness on this album. I still like it.

10.1.24 A Banger.

I loved the Beatles, and was shocked when they broke up. I never could get into Paul’s music post-Beatles, though I bought this record and played the hell out of it. Glad he’s still out there playing, but a bit of a yawn for me.

A couple of hits and some fillers. Next.

One of the classic albums of my teen years. I love this album and the story behind it.

Brilliant. Paul McCartney is a towering giant of music.

Liked a few songs! Added to Spotify

SUFFER A JEFF - and I think we've *all* had to suffer a Jeff at some point in our lives. I once had to suffer a Jeff AND a Geoff at the same time. Aside from that, a perfectly pleasant if unspectacular slice of 70s AOR.

Loved it!

A lot of this is just easy-listening soothing sound to put on in the background. A lot of it feels like Beatles outtakes. "Mrs. Vandebilt" is a fun bouncy tune though.

very good

A pleasant album. My favourite song would be ‘1985’. Long time since I listened in full. Thank you

Good album, but not really stand out from the genre or from the era that it comes from.

Bookstore music.

Nimikkobiisi oli entuudestaan tuttu. Kauniisti sanottuna kovin rönsyilevä levy.

Ihan hyvän kuulosta, mut ei jäänyt erityisesti mieleen

Amazing how good McCartney can be when he avoids the reaching for sentimentality and schmaltz and has a little fun. Title cut, "Jet" and "1985" are classics and there's nothing here that disrupts the flow of quality pop tunes, energetically delivered. Even Lennon fans can love this unabashedly.

I enjoyed the entire album.

As a massive Beatles fan it's surprising I haven't ventured into exploring Paul's solo career too much. Loved this album it was fun and proved that Paul was a talented songwriter on his own. Thanks 1001 Album Generator! Favorite songs: Band On The Run, Jet, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

01) Band On The Run - 10,0 02) Jet - 8,0 03) Bluebird - 9,0 04) Mrs. Vandebilt - 9,5 05) Let Me Roll It - 9,0 06) Mamunia - 9,0 07) No Words - 8,0 08) Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) - 8,0 09) Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five - 9,0 TOTAL: 8,83 (88/100) Almost five stars, but I lost it a bit in the second half. Still, very good record, can't wait to get some Beatles albums... Let it beee, let it beee...

3*

little bit boring - but nice to listen on the go. jet as the famous song

Listened to title track “Band on the Run.” I had heard this song before but didn’t realize who/what it was, always thought it said “man on the run.” A good vibe, like many songs I know from this time where it starts out one thing and transforms into something totally else. Not quite sure what to make of the lyrics.

I enjoyed the album. His music is so easy to listen to. Aside from the first two songs, nothing really stands out on this album. But you can’t help but get sucked in to his cool melodies. I’ve always preferred his music with the Beatles, but he created music you could play at a concert. There is really nothing to dislike about the album…it just doesn’t give me chills. That’s what will make my 5’s in this rating system. It’s a 4 star album to me.

Funky, but sounds like McCartney. Not surprised I enjoyed it.