Band On The Run

Trust me turn those lyrics on It's way more fun

Unique sound very reminiscent of the era

Illo me ha encantado. Qué buen disco. Y yo sin haber escuchado nunca nada de Paul McCartney (excepto un disco de los beatles, poco más). Este sí que me lo quiero comprar porque me lo voy a escuchar más veces jejje. Le doy un 4,5/5. Muuuuy bueno.

I liked this much more than I thought I would! Unmistakably Paul, a little silly, a little gnarly, a little theatrical. Really full, fun record. Glad I gave it a chance! : )

The only solo McCartney album I have. Starts great, and mostly stays that way. Loses a bit of quality on side 2. 4 Heard before? Yes Owned: Yes 78/308 (25%) Will I get: Already have

I would expect nothing less from such a musical legend. I'm actually really not as well versed in The Beatles' solo careers and other projects as I would like to be. So I'm hearing this for the first time, and it's just everything I could want it to be. It's undeniably Paul McCartney, but at the same time sounds so fresh, and really feels like he's coming into his own with making music without the rest of The Beatles. Just a really simple and fun pop rock album, and he does it so well despite being the legend he is who has achieved a hell of a lot more prior to this.

Controversially, I do not think this the best album Paul McCartney’s has been involved in in his life. But it’s amazing how good his “weaker” albums are.

Surprisingly good. Contains most of the hits I know.

i liked the beatles as a kid but i realised ive never listened to any of their solo work... surprisingly had a lot of fun listening to this

Songs from my very early childhood. I recognize Band on the Run and Jet as nostalgic rockers. I know of Let Me Roll It from Howard's huge affection for the lick.This was a great album, sometimes a bit hokey for me (like the beginning to Mamunio) but I would play this one again straight through.

Such an easy listening 70s pop rock album. Band on the run is the standout track and almost sets the bar too high for the rest of the album. The songs that follow are decent to good, none hit me like the title track, though they’re all very catchy, signature McCartney pop tunes.

Really strong opening and closing songs

Perfectly fine album to listen to. McCartney has written some beautiful songs which are performed well. However it falls a bit flat to me in general. It goes and goes well, but it doesn't really excite enough. 4/5

Jist great pop tunes after great pop tunes. I was scared at first that this album was gona be "Band on the run" plus filler but its a rather cohesive and prety good record. Exept for every every song between "Let me roll it" and "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five". Theyr kinda mid.

Enjoyable listen. Like I expected, not quite as good as the Beatles (what is) but good all around songs.

ou pior que é fortíssimo esse, hein tava botando 0 fé, mas curti bastante. pop rock mto bem feito e variado, divertido demais!!

Honestly great energy and some really catchy parts!

mooi album door één van de betere Beatles

PAUL MCCARTNEY!! great album with great vibes

One of the better post-beatles albums, no real complaints here, just overall solid Paul-written songs. Standouts are the title tracks, Jet, Mrs. Vandebilt and Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five.

So easy to listen to. Fave so far

Still prefer the Beatles, but it was good. Would listen to it again :)

He's just so impish and whimsical

Day 279 Knows his way around a tune does our Paul Highlights Mrs Vanderbilt Let me Roll it Nineteen hundred and eighty five

Solid and very enjoyable.

I have the unpopular opinion of not being mad on either the Beatles albums (they have some incredible songs, but not entire albums) OR Paul’s solo work which is a tad whimsical … that is … with the exception of this beauty. Which is good. Low 4. Not higher because of the lyrics

I love Paul McCartney - one of the world’s great enthusiasts who has only gotten cooler as he’s gotten older. This third and final Wings album sees him on particularly life affirming form with brilliantly sunny songs pouring out of him. There is a glorious range of effortless interwoven textures and sounds on each song including some fantastic guitar work which has a proper bite and plush harmonies.

It’s getting a solid 4 from me too! I love his quirkier/cuter side and enough of that is here alongside some v robust songwriting (of course)

Esse Beatle é bom

8/10 Every song here has it's own identity, with measured experimentation and genuine quality throughout. McCartney is a unicorn when it comes to fully-rounded musical ability - just about everything he touches turns to gold. 'Band On The Run' is clearly the standout track here, and the entire A-Side is brimming with quality. I will say this record is let down a touch by a comparatively weaker B-Side. 'Picasso's Last Words' missed the mark a bit for me. Best track: Band On The Run Will I revisit?: Yes

Nice vibe, and finally - the first song was added within 5–6 album-days!

Listening session: may 15th, while crocheting Listened to before: heard one song before Thoughts: Paul McCartney’s songwriting is so good, I really enjoyed this album Favourite tracks: Band On The Run, Bluebird & No Words

Highlights: Band on the Run, Jet, Bluebird, Mrs. Vandebilt, Let Me Roll It, Mamunia, No Words, 1985 Out of all of the Beatles, Paul is the only one out of the four that I feel like deserves respect for their post-breakup work. Lennon went full retard, and the other two... Well, yeah... That being said, I haven't delved deep into his Wings period, so this was a nice reason to get into it. This is at first a very interesting and playful record, but still kinda safe and nothing all that revolutionary. Some tracks still feel like they are "Beatles" tracks. I've read somewhere that Let Me Roll It is written to sound like a Lennon song, and now I can't unhear it. But there are also some beautiful, more exotic sounding bits, such as Bluebird and No Words. I loved the record, but it did feel like a lite version of Paul's legacy. It didn't set my world on fire. Overall it felt like the tempo was slower, and it just gave the impression of this being his relaxed, lazy outing. A nap after a decade of hustling. Heck, even a groovy track like 1985 needs a couple of breaks from the action to take a breather!

Classic album for sure!

WOW…this album takes me way back! I remember roller skating to these songs in the 70’ when I was a preteen. Fun times! Great music and fun lyrics mixed in as well.

good paul has a nice voice

I'm aware of this album but I don't believe I've ever listened to it start-to-finish. This is good, but not as good as McCartney's typical Beatles output.

Great one

Love The Beatles. Paul has always been my favorite. This album is full of great songs including the singles (title track, Jet, Let Me Roll It). Solid 4.4/5.

Yes please

Fantastic bookends on the album. The middle lost me a little.

Wings feels like a machine designed to generate ratings somewhere between 4 and 4.5. It's one part Beatles-level compositions and one part McCartney and friends just messing around, and you never quite know what you are going to get with any given album or track. I really can't imagine ranking it up there with the Beatles, but damn if Paul doesn't make me doubt it every time, plus have a lot of fun.

I quite liked it. Mamunia and 1985 were really enjoyable.

Picasso's last words drags on a bit drink to my health... Other than that love this album thoroughly enjoyed it. Band on the run is a masterpiece

Падла развалил Битлз

Rather enjoyed this one. The title track is a classic, Jet is great too but my favourite track on the album was Mrs Vanderbilt. Some of the slower songs didn't stick with me, with the exception of Bluebird. 3.5/5

8/10 Ah, Paul McCartney. Very listenable, with zdostinct flavours of Neil Young's guitar sound and Paul Simons songwriting, whilst being unmistakable. I always feel, like many, that Paul needed Lennon to reign in the crap vaudeville, musical hall stuff.

just like george harrison's solo work, this one by paul is another gateway into the beatles for those who did not get the hype of their group work, absolute gems on this one like let me roll it and no words!

# In-Depth Review: *Band on the Run* by Paul McCartney and Wings (1973) ## Overview and Context Released in December 1973, *Band on the Run* represents a pivotal moment in Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career. After two poorly received albums with Wings (*Wild Life* and *Red Rose Speedway*), McCartney faced mounting criticism that he was the lightweight, pop-oriented half of the Lennon-McCartney partnership. The album's creation was itself a story of adversity: two members of Wings (guitarist Henry McCullough and drummer Denny Seiwell) quit just before recording, leaving McCartney, Linda, and Denny Laine as a trio . Rather than retreat, McCartney took this reduced lineup to Lagos, Nigeria to record at the EMI studio there—a decision that would infuse the album with unexpected creative energy despite difficult circumstances that included being mugged at knifepoint and having demo tapes stolen . ## Lyrics McCartney's lyrical approach on *Band on the Run* is characteristically playful and narrative-driven rather than deeply confessional. The title track presents an abstract tale of escape and freedom—"the spirit amongst the young people of getting away, breaking out" as McCartney later described it, though some interpreted it as referencing his legal battles with former Beatles manager Allen Klein . "Jet" was famously named after a pony on the McCartneys' Scottish farm, its lyrics remaining deliberately nonsensical and exuberant . The album contains moments of genuine emotional resonance alongside its lighter fare. "Bluebird" yearns with a melancholic beauty, while "Let Me Roll It" carries a heavier, more brooding tone often interpreted as McCartney channeling Lennon's style . "Mamunia" offers a surprisingly philosophical perspective on adversity: "The rain comes falling from the sky to fill the stream that fills the sea / And that's where life began for you and me / So the next time you see rain, it ain't bad / Don't complain it rains for you" . "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" was written on a dare from Dustin Hoffman during a holiday encounter in Jamaica, incorporating fragments of other songs on the album in a dreamlike, stream-of-consciousness structure . **Verdict on Lyrics:** McCartney's words here prioritize melody-carriers and mood-setters over profound poetry. They're accessible and often charmingly absurd, but rarely reach the psychological depth of Lennon's best work or even McCartney's own Beatles-era peaks. ## Music and Composition Musically, *Band on the Run* showcases McCartney at his most compositionally ambitious. The title track itself is a masterclass in the "song-suite" approach McCartney pioneered on *Abbey Road*—three distinct musical sections woven into a cohesive whole that shifts from gentle acoustic opening to driving rock to triumphant chorus . This structural complexity appears throughout: "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five" builds to a proto-disco climax with McCartney singing in an altered voice before fading back into the "Band on the Run" refrain, creating a circular album structure . "Jet" delivers one of McCartney's most irresistible hooks—a shouty, propulsive rock anthem that remains endlessly catchy . "Let Me Roll It" features heavy use of echo and a grinding guitar riff that many listeners initially mistook for a Lennon composition, representing perhaps the closest post-Beatles approximation of the Lennon-McCartney dynamic . "Mrs. Vandebilt" provides pure singalong joy with its infectious "Ho, Hey-Ho" refrain . The album's musical range is impressive: from the acoustic tenderness of "Bluebird" to the ragtime clarinet and French spoken word of "Picasso's Last Words" to the orchestral soft rock of "No Words" . McCartney's bass playing throughout is, as expected, exquisite—particularly the rollicking tone on "Mrs. Vandebilt" reminiscent of "Old Brown Shoe" . ## Production The production story of *Band on the Run* is almost as famous as the music itself. The basic tracks were recorded in Lagos on a faulty mixing desk driving a single Studer 8-track recorder—mediocre technology even by 1973 standards, though still an upgrade from the 4-track used for *Sgt. Pepper* . Upon returning to London, McCartney took the tapes to George Martin's AIR Studios where they were transferred to 16-track, allowing for overdubs including Linda's Moog synthesizer work and, crucially, lavish orchestral arrangements by Tony Visconti featuring a 60-piece orchestra . The result is a fascinating hybrid: the raw, spontaneous energy of the Lagos sessions combined with polished, professional post-production. McCartney himself noted that the tapes "sounded different" back in England, and the team worked to achieve a sound that was "raw but professional, which was kind of a nice mix" . The orchestral touches on "Picasso's Last Words" and "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five" demonstrate McCartney's absorption of George Martin's production lessons—"the student delivered," as one reviewer put it . However, the production isn't flawless. Some listeners have noted fidelity issues and occasional out-of-tune moments, particularly in earlier pressings . The remastered editions have addressed many of these concerns, with the Abbey Road team's work under Allen Rouse providing cleaner, crisper sound while maintaining the album's essential character . ## Themes While not a concept album in the strict sense, *Band on the Run* carries a consistent thematic thread: **freedom and escape**. The title track's prison break narrative, "Bluebird's" yearning for flight, "Mamunia's" finding shelter from the storm, and even the album cover's *Sgt. Pepper*-esque photo of celebrity "fugitives" all reinforce this motif . The album also explores **resilience in adversity**—fitting given its creation circumstances. "Mamunia" explicitly reframes negative experiences positively, while the very existence of this polished, triumphant record emerging from band departures, muggings, and equipment limitations serves as a testament to creative perseverance . There's also a meta-theme of **McCartney proving himself**. After years of being dismissed as the "soft" Beatle responsible for the group's breakup, *Band on the Run* was his statement of independence and capability. The album's ambition and success effectively relaunched his career, establishing him as a viable solo superstar rather than a former Beatle trading on past glories . ## Influence and Legacy *Band on the Run* fundamentally altered the trajectory of McCartney's solo career. It became the first Wings album to top the US charts and kicked off a run of #1 albums that included *Venus and Mars*, *At the Speed of Sound*, and *Wings Over America* . It proved that McCartney could create commercially viable, critically respected work without Lennon, Harrison, or Starr. The album's influence extends beyond McCartney's own catalog. Its song-suite structure influenced how rock musicians approached album-length composition. The integration of orchestral elements into pop-rock arrangements (handled by Visconti) prefigured the work of artists like Electric Light Orchestra . The album's success also helped establish the template for the "band as brand" approach that would dominate rock in the 1970s—McCartney using Wings as a vehicle for his vision while maintaining a democratic facade. Culturally, *Band on the Run* arrived at a moment when audiences were ready for a break from the heaviness of early 1970s rock. As one reviewer noted, "In 1973 we were ready for a break from all the seriousness" following the end of the Vietnam draft and the cultural weight of albums like *Dark Side of the Moon* . McCartney provided that release without sacrificing musical sophistication. --- ## Pros and Cons ### Pros | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | **Songwriting peaks** | Contains several of McCartney's finest post-Beatles compositions: the title track, "Jet," "Let Me Roll It," and "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five" are genuine classics | | **Structural ambition** | The song-suite approach of the title track and the circular album structure demonstrate compositional maturity beyond standard pop | | **Production creativity** | The Lagos-to-London recording journey produced a unique sonic character—raw yet polished, spontaneous yet carefully arranged | | **Musicianship** | McCartney's bass playing, Linda's harmonies, and Denny Laine's contributions create a surprisingly full sound for a trio | | **Cohesion** | Despite eclectic styles, the album flows remarkably well as a front-to-back listen, with clever callbacks and integrated motifs | | **Historical importance** | The album that established McCartney as a sustainable solo artist and relaunched his commercial dominance | | **Orchestral integration** | Tony Visconti's arrangements add grandeur without overwhelming the songs | ### Cons | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | **Uneven quality** | The album's lesser tracks ("Mamunia," "No Words," "Bluebird" for some listeners) are pleasant but forgettable—"nice is about the most enthusiastic word I can muster for them" | | **Lyric lightness** | McCartney's words often serve melody rather than meaning; tracks like "Jet" are essentially nonsense, and even the better lyrics lack the depth of his Beatles-era peak | | **"Granny music" tendencies** | Songs like "Mrs. Vandebilt" and "Picasso's Last Words" embody the twee, cloying quality Lennon famously criticized in McCartney's work | | **Filler concerns** | At 9 tracks (or 10 with "Helen Wheels"), the album is brief, and not every song justifies its inclusion—some feel like they "would've been cut from latter-day Beatles records" | | **Production limitations** | The original Lagos recordings had technical shortcomings, and some pressings suffer from fidelity issues or out-of-tune moments | | **Context-dependent reputation** | Some critics argue the album benefits from being released at the right time rather than being an absolute masterpiece—"it didn't have to be that great to acquire its legendary status" given the hunger for a new Beatles-like triumph | | **African influence superficiality** | Despite being recorded in Nigeria, the "exotic" elements (guiros, claves) can feel like surface-level decoration rather than deep integration | --- ## Final Assessment *Band on the Run* succeeds not because it's perfect, but because its best moments are so transcendent that they elevate the entire record. The title track alone justifies the album's reputation—a genuinely brilliant composition that ranks among McCartney's finest work in or out of The Beatles. "Jet" and "Let Me Roll It" provide rock muscle, while "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five" closes the album with epic grandeur. The weaker tracks, while inoffensive, do prevent this from being an unassailable masterpiece. McCartney's lyrical lightness—his tendency toward "near-mindless mini narratives and sweet emotings" —means the album rarely achieves genuine emotional depth. But what it lacks in profundity, it compensates for in craft, melody, and sheer listenability. Ultimately, *Band on the Run* is McCartney's most successful balancing act: ambitious enough to silence critics who dismissed him as lightweight, yet accessible enough to dominate the charts. It remains arguably the definitive statement of his solo career and, alongside *All Things Must Pass* and *Imagine*, one of the three essential post-Beatles solo albums . Whether it's truly his best work (some prefer the homemade warmth of *Ram*) or merely his most commercially triumphant is a matter of debate—but its importance is undeniable.

Good post beatles McCartney

Pleasant rock album. Last track was fun.

actually super enjoyable listen

Great album, Paul was the best Beatle, fight me.

Paul kann auch alleine ohne die Beatles gute Scheiße schreiben. Ziemlich catchy

paul McMeLikey

What I personally think is Paul McCartney's best post-Beatles work: his idiosyncracies still on full display here, but also an undoubtedly charming record.

No sabia s'existencia den Paul McCartney fent música amb un altre grup però es que canti on canti tot sona tant a ell (i per tant, a nes Beatles) que m'encanta.

Classic

Muy buenas canciones

Band on the run is a classic as usual. More mellow than what the beatles usually make. 1985 was probably the most beatles-esque song on the album. But other than band on the run, nothing is really that great.

I have never listened to this whole album in one sitting and it is a good. Band on the Run and Jet are both very good. The rest of the album is definitely above average. This is maybe McCartney's best overall post-Beatles album. I won't get into the whole Lennon/McCartney "sum of the parts" thing, but listening to both of them as solo acts always makes me appreciate even more what they did together. This is a pretty great album. Paul McCartney is a f'ing musical genius and a generational talent.

Grandísimo disco. Súper largo para escribir el nombre de la última canción, menospreciada pero excelente (no lo vuelvo a escuchar completo nunca más hasta unos meses)

really cool album, on the last track right now. mamunia is definatly one of my fav.. the album has the same vibe as a refresher on a hot summer day :)

I haven't listened to most of them, but this is possibly Pauls best post-Beatles album. The quality of these tracks ranks among some of the best songs on Beatles albums like the White Album or Let It Be.

As ridiculous as it is, it's hard for me to give McCartney his flowers when, it's my understanding, that he was part of the reason why George Harrison couldn't record and release the brilliance of All Things Must Pass until the Beatles broke up. I am fiercely loyal to that album. That being said, I really like some of the songs on Flaming Pie, and this album is really really good. I really enjoyed the use of horns on this album, it's an all-time album cover., and almost all of the songs are incredibly progressive (sonically) for the early 1970s. Plus, the album is a great length which gets huge points from me.

interesting,I don't listen songs like this..but it was unusual

It’s often said that McCartney lost the ability to finish a song towards the end of the Beatles and through this period, this is said in a negative way but look at the end product, A Day In The Life, side two of Abbey Road and Band on The Run. Not a bad stretch of music and his ability to splice together the fragments of unfinished songs influenced others who came after to do the same (Paranoid Android for one), so we’re all better off for it. As for this album, it stands up well after over 50 years and there isn’t that many albums that can be said about, which is why McCartney is rightly regarded as one of, if not the, best songwriters of the 20th century. There is a bit too much cheesiness which shows that McCartney did need Lennon’s vinegar to go with his honey, but Paul could lay down a melody better than Lennon, who’s own post Beatles work is a lot worse in my opinion.

buenos instrumentos y música

it's Paul, of course it's good. title track is an all-time banger. deep cuts are not as great as the Beatles standard

Bastante bien Paul solista

Great! Varied and upbeat album, lots of memorable songs.

Opens with a couple of classics, loved the ending track too, an enjoyable ride throughout

Loved the first Album! Really good sound throughout right up my street!

Nice. Never listened to any Paul or Wings albums

Love Paul McCartney soo that makes me biased 😎 A lot of bangers, but there are some songs that dont vibe with me that much, but the great ones are GREAT ! Soo almost perfect

1. Band on the run - perfect opening track, every segment builds on the previous, love the crecendo of the bridge that leads into the 12-string. Perfection! 2. Jet - No wonder this is still on the setlist. The opening riffs dark, melicious aura is infatuating before breaking free with the chorus. Rhyming suffragette with jet deserves a bonus point. 3. Bluebird - beautiful melody, vivid percussion and graceful harmonies. Feel like this track is coming in a bit early, a slow track like this should be closer to the end. Full marks for the track, deduction for the placement on the album. 4. Mrs. Vanderbilt - Fun sing-along song, a bit more forgettable than many other tracks, but still fits nicely in the album without feeling like «filler». The chorus with the saxophone coda is also *chef’s kiss* 5. Let me roll it - The song, awesome, the live version, powerful, the studio recording, severely lacking. If they did the intro and chorus with the same power as jet the studio version would be the go-to. At least we have the live version from citi field! 6. Mamunia - I always forget this track is on the album. This is the only real filler song on the album, though short and sweet, McCartney was on a good streak at this point and there could and should have been a better track here. 7. No words - A beautiful, haunting, track that shows that McCartney can write about love without being sappy. The lead guitar effect is also sonically perfect! 8. Picasso’s last words - Iconic track, always great when Paul does a biographical song, really hooks me with the storytelling. The instrumental makes it feel like it’s sang around a campfire, and McCartney invites us into it, pure magic. 9. Nineteen hundreed and eighty five: that’s how you close an album! The scaled riff, the haunting chants, the constant restarts. This is solo mccartney at his finest, perfect ender! If you’re gonna listen to one Wings album, this is it! Definitive McCartney in every way. While it’s not perfect, it has

very consistent, lots of diversity, very fun listen

Band in Vilnius

loved this!

One on my favorite albums from Sir Paul! Its a chill good time. A trip from beginning to end.

A pretty good album, headlined by two excellent songs to open in Band on the Run and Jet that provide some great energetic and dramatic rock. The rest is fine-to-good, with nothing I’d describe as bad but nothing that blew me away either. Mrs. Vanderbilt probably my highlight of those.

An album I really enjoyed. The opening track is the standout for me, although I also enjoy ‘Jet’ and ‘Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five’ and have a soft spot for ‘Mamunia’. The references to earlier sections of the album on ‘Picasso’s Last Words’ gave the album a cyclical feel.

One of Macca’s strongest post-Beatles albums for both songwriting and performances. The title track and ‘Jet’ is a great one-two punch to open the album, ‘Mrs Vandebilt’ is good fun and ‘Let Me Roll It’ is a solid slow rocker with Paul giving his best John Lennon impression. On side two, ‘No Words’ is a nice little rock ballad, ‘Picasso’s Last Words’ is also good but maybe a little too long, and finally ‘Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five’ is a fantastic closer. The two tracks I haven’t yet mentioned, ‘Bluebird’ and ‘Mamunia’, I don’t like as much but they’re still decent.

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Its a good one, I like it.

Pretty good, but every lad from Liverpool suffers from a lot of solo work that pales in comparison to their earlier work

I'm rounding this 3.5 up to a 4 because 1. RAM isn't on this list for me to give 5 stars to, so #justiceforRAM; 2. Paul is my favorite and I'm not ashamed to admit to that bias. #justiceforpaul. Anyway. This is fun! Not all of the lyrics make a lot of sense but who cares about that. Jet is great! The title track is great! Let Me Roll It is FANTASTIC...

One of the most famous of the post-Beatles albums, this was the first major success for Paul McCartney outside of his former group. Which is crazy because "Ram" is an amazing and often overlooked album. Maybe it's because there were some unnecessary jabs at John Lennon on "Ram" which turned people off. That's understandable (though seriously, it's worth listening to). Here McCartney is just making catchy music without any particular agenda though, which is refreshing. I find it hard to listen to any of the post-Beatles albums in those first few years without trying to imagine how they could have fit into a Beatles album if the group had stuck together. And there are plenty of options that could fit from here. They're less innovative than "Ram" or Lennon's early releases, but that's kind of the charm of it. They're just good pop songs to balance out the experimental songs. That was what made them a great band. Sure, Wings may have been too far on that end, but we all need some guilty pleasures don't we? The opening two tracks are among McCartney's best songs to date.

big fan of whatever happened here

Mrs. Vandebilt is by far the best song on this album. Ho, hey ho.

Amazing album and peak solo McCartney. Starts off super strong with Band on the Run and Jet. Amazing one two punch! Finished strong with No Words. Enjoy the entire album, great listen!

As good as any Beatles album Best Song: Band on the Run Rating: 8/10 Stars: 4

Paul McCartney sure can write a song 3.8/5 rounds up to 4

Almost as good as the Beatles

Had I known this would turn up this week I would’ve watched the documentary last weekend! I like how it’s McCartney with a band again. I hope the others were given the autonomy to try things out. But I suspect it was an autocracy A lot of strong songs occasionally hamstrung by complex arrangements for complex arrangements sake. This is particularly clear on the lps best song - Picasso’s last words. A simple song written from a magazine article to prove to Dustin Hoffman he could (any songwriter can do that btw), over complicated by bring motifs from earlier songs. Sometimes there’s joy in a simple drinking song Paul

The title track is so good that even a hard-to-please John Lennon admitted it was a banger. It's hard to disagree with Lennon, as the cinematic quality it has makes it a real gem. Paul knew how to pen a stomper and with its shouty chorus, 'Jet' might be one of his best. The album quietens down after that. The laid-back stuff is still enjoyable, just a step below the rockier cuts. I'd make exceptions for 'Mrs. Vandebilt' and 'Mamunia' as they both have excellent melodies that only a Beatle could pull out. The album closes with a real top-tapper. 'Nighteen Hundred And Eighty Five' is an infectious piano-led closer that builds up to a blistering and cinematic finale. At this point, McCartney had completely come into his own. I'm not saying his prior solo work was bad, it just didn't feel as complete as it all feels on here.

I'd only ever heard the title track of this album. It's a nice experience, fun to listen to. I don't know that it's a world class album but I like it a lot. 4.3/5

I may be a little biased on this one, as my older brother had this in regular rotation when I was growing up. But news flash: Paul McCartney is a really good songwriter, you guys. I'm not sure I can tell you what most of the lyrics mean, but almost every tune on this album is catchy as hell, with hooks polished to razor sharpness. The performances and production are top-notch, especially when you consider the really crappy conditions under which the album was recorded. Winner.

Definitely his best album with Wings though I like his first two solo albums better. No question this one brings the hits with the titlectrack, "Jet," and "Let Me Roll It" among others. It's the deeper cuts that are sometimes lacking, especially on the second half. "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" goes on too long and unnecessarily brings snippets of other songs in to no effect. "No More Words" is just an OK McCartney silly love song. And, though I like "Mamunia" it goes on too long. So it's not 5 stars but still a damn fine album.

Fun and great songs.

7 / 10 - Sehr solider Folk-Rock Favs: - Band on the Run - Jet

Dad used to listen to Wings in the car so this holds nostalgia for me, and I sang along to Band on the Run, Jat, Mrs. Vandebilt and Let me Roll it.

The first couple of tracks are all-time legendary, but I feel it kind of loses it's way after that into a series of kinda ok songs.. the attempt to reprise some themes toward the end feels a bit forced.

You don't have to really like Paul that much for it to be a good album.

Really liked this album! Many catchy songs and very cool vocals

Really strong first half of the album, tails off towards the final tracks. Enjoyed listening to it.

This was pretty good. I like the recurring themes that tie the album together. Catchy songs.

me gusto

Hard not love P McC

Bien hecho Pablito, te salió bien.

i feel like i wasn't gripped by that many of the songs on the first listen, but i did enjoy that several basically sounded like what i imagine the beatles would've sounded like had they been together through the 70s. there were moments that i felt like it suffered from the lack of collaboration from the other beatles, and that the paul-ness did not stand strong enough on its own; it leaned a little goofy to me at times. but i returned to it later in the day and i feel like i absorbed more of the intricacies of the music that expand beyond what i expect of paul / am used to hearing from paul's songwriting in the beatles. i think his creativity here is interesting and could grow on me over time. fav tracks: Mrs. Vandebilt; Let Me Roll It; Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

This kind of really proves how inept john lennon was when you look at solo projects, george harrison and paul both produce fantastic records, while john is mired in art, rock mediocrity.Nevertheless, this record itself is basically nonstop with almost no skip.Actually, there are no skips, it's just that some songs do fall into some cheesy blues, rock seventies, cliches.But even those tracks are highlighted by great arrangements and excellent instrumentation

Very nice listen

Great album. Just has great flow, catchy songs, and perfect timing. "Bluebird" was my favorite off of this one.

2026.03.23

First time listening to the whole album, only really knew the title track and Jet. Was familiar with Let Me Roll It from Lake Street Dive's amazing cover. Also really enjoyed Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five. All in all a very solid 40 minute album.

I had so much fun with this album. It's the perfect length, a great time, and I would say there are no skips. 'Let Me Roll It' is such an enjoyable song that I can't get out of my head. But my favorite part of the album was the 'Jet' reprise on 'Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)'. I have heard this album before, so going in I knew I was going to rate it pretty high. I originally was going to give it a five star rating, but something inscrutable is holding me back, maybe I've overplayed the album. Four stars. (Favorite track: Let Me Roll It.)

Sir Paul McCartney, king of the toe tappers and definitely my cuppa tea. Front half is definitely better than the back half, I thought we had another Fiver on our hands.

That surprisingly was a banger of an album! Anspieltipp: Jet!

I'd say 1 song, maybe 2, is skippable, but this is an otherwise excellent album loaded with great songs

Band On the Run Jet Mrs Vanderbilt Picasso’s Last Words Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

Band on the Run Jet Mrs Vandebilt Picasso’s Last Words Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five

Idk man wings just has a hold on me

This was the second or third album I bought so i know it well. Distinctive McCartney vocals and I hadn't realised until now that Paul played most of the great music himself due to other band members dropping out just before the album was recorded. Maybe I'm biased but the album doesn't seem particularly outdated.

Band on the run Let me roll it Jet Mrs Vanderbilt

Very solid, really enjoyed the album as a whole, "Mrs. Vandebilt" being the standout song for me.

This is probably my favourite Beatles-verse album from here so far. Was pleasantly surprised with how catchy and layered the songs were. It lost me a bit in the second half but overall I really enjoyed it.

Le debut de l’album ne me met pas du tout dedans, mais milieu de l’album très interessant, melodieux et guitare très acoustique mais super douce et agréable. Grand succès de mccarthney apres séparation avec beattles. Meilleure conception technique aux Grammys. Changements de rythmiques si bien maitrisés.

Loved it! So fun

Great compositions

Liked it

Ja, daar houd ik nu van. De McCartney is best goed. Afwisselend. Mooie melodieën. Heel muzikaal.

Dit album is niet mijn favoriete album van paul mccartney. Maar voor een basliefhebber is het toch echt genieten. Als Paul wilt overtuigen dat hij een stoere rocker is vind ik het niet geloofwaardig, maar de lieve liedjes zijn mooi en melodieus. Bluebird is leuk, het nummer band on the run is eeg goed. Heel erg lekker dat het nummer is opgedeeld in drie stukken. Het nummer jet heb ik nooit echt heel leuk gevonden. Let me roll it is een leuke! Als je de muziek van Paul vergelijkt met dit album heeft hij solo en met the beatles betere muziek gemaakt. Alsnog genoten!

Onterecht wordt Yoko vaak als schuldige aangewezen als het gaat om het uiteenvallen van The Beatles. Persoonlijk ben ik juist blij met het post-Beatles tijdperk, waarin alle vier de leden de kans kregen om compleet hun eigen ding te doen. Soms hoor je dat ze nog een beetje zoeken naar hun eigen geluid buiten de band. Bij Paul is het af en toe een beetje veel Paul. Zijn quirky en charmante stijl kan soms wat doorslaan, maar eerlijk gezegd vind ik dat ook juist wel weer leuk. Op dit album werkt dat voor mij grotendeels goed. Nummers als Bluebird en Let Me Roll It hadden wat mij betreft niet misstaan op een Beatles-plaat. Ik merk wel dat ik de eerste helft van de plaat beter vind dan de tweede. Picasso’s Last Words spreekt me minder aan en voelt wat lang aan. Tegen die tijd merk ik dat mijn aandacht een beetje wegzakt, waardoor ik het laatste nummer ook niet echt meer goed heb meegekregen. Desalniettemin zit het album vol mooie melodieën en harmonieën, precies zoals je van Paul McCartney mag verwachten. 3,5 afgerond naar 4 omdat dit technisch en creatief gezien toch wel veel beter is dan Thelonious Monk

A really good album. Fun to listen to every song. I didn’t need to skip anything…as expected when a legend makes the sound. In my honest opinion the Beatles all together are just better and on another level. Therefore I’ll rate this album with 4/5 stars.

Really enjoyed the album. Actually liked it a lot more than I thought I would considering I am not big fan of the beetles.

Phenomenal album. Easily Paul McCartney's most focused stream of creative output of his post-Beatles career. No skips on this album, though the B-side is, in my opinion, slightly less invigorating as the A-side. But so many amazing tracks that conjoin to tell a beautiful story of longing, love, and freedom! And the legend only grows when you learn that Paul recorded the vast majority of the parts on the record. Amazing album front to back. Favorite track: Let Me Roll It

Skønt album

--Band on the Run...I don't like many songs over five minutes. this track justifies its length --Jet...banger. production is surprisingly lo-fi but I like it --Bluebird...Sir Paul can sometimes get treacly and I'd say this qualifies --Mrs. Vandebilt...a nice bass groove and some sexy sax. sort of a dirge --Let Me Roll It...Paul's voice is veering into John territory here. how titillating --Mamunia...campfire singalong feel. very nice --No Words...feels like a George Martin production (complimentary) --Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)...pub music. okay we take a turn into "Jet" again. this five minute song does not justify its length --Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five...Sir Paul is tapping into some type of demon for his voice here. I like it --Helen Wheels (US bonus track)...it's fun but it doesn't make the album better. I understand why it was initially left off

Some songs are only mediocre. But band on a run, jet, let me roll it and 1985 are bangers. I guess im a sucker for Paul.

This does quite a lot of self-referencing other songs on the album in ways that feel a little shoe-horned, musically. I think it still sounds awesome, McCartney is an amazing song-writer, but the sound of the band as a whole lacks a punch and cohesion that the Beatles always, ALWAYS had.

Paul McCartney is my favorite Beatle. That said, like Ethan Hawke said in that video, The Beatles work best as a whole, greater than the sum and all that. I love some of the songs here but by the end (around when they started bringing in the melodies from the previous tracks) it dawned on my that McCartney sometimes skews a little too cute on his own. Did the other Beatles temper these impulses only for them to come out stronger when he was surrounded by yes-men? Or did it happen as he aged? We may never know. Still, pretty darn enjoyable.

It's not Beatles, but still good

wait……. this isn’t let it be??? this was pleasing to my ear

3.7

What looked like a front-loaded album on Spotify streams, I actually found to get better and better. There's simply not a bad song on this album. Well produced, full of catchy hooks and tight grooves. Faves: Jet, Mrs. Vandebilt, Let Me Roll It, Mamunia, Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

Band on the run - 5 Jet - 5 Bluebird - 2 Mrs. vandebilt - 4 Let me roll it - 4 Mamunia - 3 No words - 3 Picasso's last words (drink to me) - 3 Nineteen hundred and eight-five - 4

such a pleasant album, i was bopping my head the entire time ! the guitars sound amazing as well, paul mccartney is fantastic

You know, I liked it, I didn't love it. I loved some of it, but maybe i got a bit distracted from the rest of it? Now who shoulders does the responsibility for thay lay on? I'd rather it wasnt mine, so I'll happily argue it was some deficiency in Paul McCartney. Probably the truth is more of a split the difference situation.

Classic post Beatles goodness

Everyone knows the title track. It's brilliant! Beautiful melodies, catchy, well thought through pace changes... it's a classic for a reason. How is the rest of the album? Well... Jet is another classic. Not quite as good as the title track, but close. Bluebird is a change of pace... and a weird weird song. Mrs Vanderbilt has a nice melody. Very CCR. Let me Roll It is melodically beautiful, but it's another song with pretty weak lyrics. Picasso's Last Words is just a bit pretentious.

I haven’t heard much rock music at all, but this album might be the trigger for a change. Before anything else, I would like to appreciate the pure hype that this record brought to me; I haven’t been this excited to hear old music in a second if I’m being completely honest. There were two specific things about this album that kept me hooked: Unique song structures that didn’t shy away from unexpected detours and beautifully minimalistic song writing that gave each track strong identities. Genuinely, what more can you ask from an album like this? Anyways, great album, would recommend.

A great album

Ok I see why they knighted him, this album was an incredible listen. I mean there wasn’t a dull moment for me on here!

5/5 minus 1 for general corniness

quite good.not nearly as cheesy as i thought i remembered

It's okay

Woulda been 3 stars without band on the run

This is a classic and I enjoyed it overall!

Very good album but didnt strike me enough to get a 5

7/10

⭐︎4.5 シングルにもなった名曲を収録したアルバム。特にコンセプトは感じられないが、名曲揃いで聴いていて楽しい。中でもバンドオンザランの楽曲構成は今聴いても個性的。

The title track is one of those songs with a complete mid-song change that could’ve been 2 or even 3 songs that Paul is famous for. His voice can sound so smooth but when he kicks it up, it’s a great rock n roll growl. “Let Me Roll It” is one of my favorite McCartney songs—that double hi-hat gets me every time. I grew up listening to Paul and the rest of the Beatles thanks to my mom—Ram is still in my heavy rotation— so there’s a soft spot for them in me, but it’s still a wonderful album.

I liked Mrs. Vanderbilt a lot. I’ve always been more of a Lennon fan but I recognize the genius of McCartney and this album is genius.

he’s like really good

I really liked this. Listened through twice

Det va helt ok, æ har allerede glemt kordan det hørtes ut men det va på ingen måte fornærmanes mens æ lytta på det.

I really like this. It's catchy and silly. Wish No Words was longer. I liked how weird they got with Picassos last words, I thought it was cool how they kept bringing back leitmotifs in some of the songs. Jet is a banger.

Great album. Doesn’t need any comparisons to the Beatles. Take it for what it is.

Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: Let Me Roll It, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five It's been a while since I've had an instantly-connectable, instantly-likable song on an album. Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five is a certified banger. Sure, there have been plenty of album that I've enjoyed right away, had prior experience with, or have since come to enjoy over time, but this track, right out of the gate is instantly "bop-able". It sounds fresh as fuck. Funky. Could have come out last year. Something Danger Mouse would have collaborated on with someone. There's a Danger Mouse + Karen O collab that reminds me of this song. I think its all in the funky bass line. Anyways, the rest of the album is quite excellent and easily consumable too. Easy 4.

fav songs: band on the run jet bluebird let me roll it no words nineteen hundred and eighty five collage, melodic, uptight 75/100

Not quite the Beatles or solo George Harrison but the best of McCartney post Beatles tenure.

I remember the first time hearing the song Band On The Run and being so excited that there was a Beatles album I wasn't familiar with, only to find out about the Beatles solo careers. Probably Paul's most recognizable solo songs and a great record through and through.

The band the Beatles could have been

I own and really like the song Band on the Run. I didn’t know any of the other songs on this album. I like Paul McCartney’s voice although he is not my favorite Beatle. It was enjoyable.

Ya escuchado

conocía el primer tema del disco. temazo indeed

A classic

did not listen as much as i would’ve wanted to, it’s good but the tracks are hella long bro

It’s a 3 without the first two tracks, which are two of my favorite songs across all genres

I don't know if there has ever been a human being better at writing hooks than Paul McCartney.

As the first album of the challenge, Band on the Run was a great start. It doesn’t feel dated, and the sound is warm and easy to get into. The title track was my favourite for how it moves through different sections, and “Bluebird” stood out for its laid-back feel and saxophone. A really enjoyable listen overall.

Вайбы Римуса присутствуют. Особенно в "no words". Сам альбом in general имеет хорошее качество. Работа была проделана хорошая

This great throughout. Band on the Run is the standout for me and really shows just how talented a songwriter he is. Don’t get bored at all and each song provided something different.

Great album. I mean really good!!! Highlights for me: “Band on the Run” “Mrs. Vandebilt” “Let Me Roll It” “Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five”

Ooh nice, a classic for sure! Paul McCartney still in fine form only a few years after the end of The Beatles. Great songs and arrangements and of course that great ‘70s analogue sound. Definitely a must listen for any music fan but hopefully with some interest in learning the history of how this fits into Paul McCartney’s vast discography.

Very very good! Every song I feel like has that special sauce except for the last one

This surprised me in a good way. I’m not the hugest fan of Paul McCartney’s solo stuff but this was solid

Enjoyed listening to the entire album. Some songs weren’t that great though

I pride myself on finding anything Beatles and Beatles-adjacent mostly overrated. But I genuinely loved this.

You can tell this album has a defining sound of the decade, great song writing and musicality.

Unverzichtbar

Liked it overall. Fun sounds, easy listen. Faves were Jet and Mrs. V.

Legendary goed album

Better than I remember, though it does go on for too long.

Mmmm that's an interesting one... If I answered a few years ago it would be a 5. Absolutely It's the first McCartney solo that I loved and I absolutely still do. But in the last year or so I've invested in Paul's catalog a lot and tend to favor a bit more ather record in his discography. It doesn't take away anything from it being an incredible pop record. Something well performed and produced. So many bangers aswell. No words, Mrs. , mamunia, and two of the best mccartney songs ever- nineteen and the title track. But perspective does influence the score here. A very very high 4.

Good pop all around. And doesn't contain Temporary Secretary so it's already miles above some of Paul's other work.

should have made a joint name like geezer

This was always my favorite of the Beatles solo albums. I listened to it quite a lot back in the mid 70's during the most intense Beatles phase of my life. Back then I had a much greater appreciation for Paul than the others, not really appreciating John and George's solo outputs much till I was older. I was excited to listen to this today, and really hoping it held up in my esteem. And for the most part it did. I think the title song is one of the best things Paul's ever done. What struck me with this listen was that I loved the beginning of the record and the ending of the record, but a few of the songs in the middle just weren't as interesting as they used to be. The stretch from Let Me Roll It to No Words was kinda boring actually. The rest of the album I think remains top notch for me.

Classic Paul

Really enjoyed this one. It started strong, had interesting call backs to prior songs on album, and I didn’t have the desire to skip any songs.

Love this album- almost all the way through.

Some great stuff but band on the run is the standout

Classic album

its aight

"You idiot, he was the most talented one!" I enjoyed this.

Paul is the best Beetle

It’s a great album by Paul, but it’s not as great as Ram. This was much less experimental - except for the penultimate track - than Ram, and I missed that boldness a bit. It’s still worth a hearty listen, for sure.

Addressing the top review head on, I agree that Paul doesn't need to be incessantly compared to John and that this album is stronger than the majority of John's solo career (album for album Paul wins, John might have the strongest single...). However, that doesn't make this thing bulletproof. It's a really good album, Paul's insane aptitude for melody and harmony and simple feeling lyrics is on full display and he's definitely having more fun trying out some ideas he maybe hadn't before. The gang vocals are sick. The picasso mini jet and cry for me collage was cool although I was hoping for more of a what a catch donnie moment. 1985 is a sick song to end on. Big hits, good filler, great ending, I like this one! It's no take care though.

Very light and fun listen. A bit dated, mas still a good listen if you want to expand your taste with music from "back then"

Better than anything the Beatles ever did.

I finally got to see one of the Beatles perform live, when I went to see Macca play an unbelievable set in Manchester in 2024. The 81 year old played for three hours straight without stopping for a breath. Obviously there were a lot of Beatles numbers in his setlist, but the songs he played from his solo career held up very well against them. Four of those were from this album. "Band On The Run" (both the song and the album) was my entry point to Paul McCartney's solo work. Back as a teenager, discovering The Beatles, I think I might have actually heard the song for the first time and not immediately realised that it was Macca. My eyes widened as Part I seamlessly moved into Part II, one of my favorite moments in music full stop. That guitar riff and the "If I ever get out of here" melody was, and is, one of the coolest things I've ever heard. At about 47 seconds long, it makes up less than one fifth of the song, but its impact on me was massive. When it came to The Beatles, I was always more of a John fan than Paul. I gravitated towards songs like "Dear Prudence", or "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" over the likes of "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" or "Hello Goodbye". Not to say that I didn't enjoy the latter songs, I loved pretty much everything I heard from The Beatles, but John's songwriting always aligned with my taste more back then. Paul's songwriting was always the more catchy, but (with exceptions) it was often less gritty than Lennon's. Macca is a musical genius, especially when it comes to melody. I mean he's one half of the best songwriting duo in history. But, I've realised more and more that he was also quite experimental. Let's not forget that he's a big part of the driving force behind "A Day In The Life", and he wrote "Helter Skelter". Just focusing on this album, you have the suite structure of three songs in one for the title track, you have the driving piano riff and unusual structure of "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five", and you have whatever the hell "Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)" is. And then you have "Jet", one of my favourite Macca songs of all time. When the song moves from the "oooos" of the chorus with that unexpected shift to the rocking middle section, it was yet another moment that caused my teenage eyes to widen. Not just the experimental nature of the sudden shift in tone, but also how hardcore and intense that section was. I'm no longer a teenager, and almost 30 years later, my eyes still widen when Jet rocks out. Overall the album is exceptional. "Bluebird" is an underrated classic, one that would fit in nicely on a later Beatles album; "Mrs Vandebilt" is great craic and catchy as hell; "Let Me Roll It" switches between smooth and gritty with that amazing guitar riff. And the album is home to two of the great moments in modern music: when the band go on the run, and when jet takes off. 4.5 stars.

Already starting off really strong—I love the vibe and instrumental of the first track. The whole album feels nostalgic and calm, which is expected given how old it is, but it still holds up beautifully. I ended up enjoying it a lot, and as I’m writing this, I’m already on the last song. Favorite from the album: Mamunia

I feel like early 70s Paul could either completely knock it out of the park or get too much in his own way. This feels like him finally trying to seriously breakthrough, and break free. So many classics on this album it’s hard to believe they’re all here

Goofy, but sounds oh so very good

Not a fan

It's not the Beatles but it's solid. 4

All 4 members legitimately have a claim to have each written some of the greatest songs ever made, and all of their solo careers have something to offer. BotR is no exception. Several exceptional pop hits with still-excellent production all throughout

First half of this album was groundbreaking, interesting and fun--all worthy of PM. Last half-easily forgotten. Last couple of songs listen-worthy, but I'd settle for the first 4-5 songs and move on.

Loved it the first time- the second time I found it slightly repetitive!

I listened to this album on my way to and back from a dentist appointment. My teeth ached for half an hour afterwards. The first of many Beatles side projects which will inevitably appear on this list, I knew very little of Wings going on, only being familiar with the song Arrow. However, I have a lot of respect for McCartney as a songwriter, and I was excited to see what his work would sound like without the rest of The Beatles around him. As this list familiarizes me more and more with The Beatles as both a unit and as individuals, I'm curious to see how much the band in totality represents a coming-together of their respective voices; I can hear traces of Abbey Road in Band On The Run, especially in the use of repeating refrains between different songs on the album (a simple musical trick which I am always a sucker for). While I generally don't find this individual album quite as compelling as the sum of parts represented by The Beatles, Wings is still a talented and enjoyable band in their own right. My favorite moments here are the songs which embrace a higher energy and catchier lyricism, something which McCartney can clearly deliver in spades, and I can not wait to become even more appreciative of his talents as this list carries on. Highlights: Band On The Run, Jet, Mrs. Vandebilt, Mamunia, Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me), Nineteen Hundred And Eighthy Five

I think this a simple and straightforward album that is a good listen but I was expecting a bit more. Band on the run and Mamunia are fantastic songs but there’s something that makes me want more. I would return to this album and I think it deserves a 4 but it’s a cuspy 4.

Some great bangers again and overall enjoyed

Always been a fan of The Beatles but haven’t listened much to McCartney after The Beatles-era. The few songs I have heard didn’t make me want to look much further. This album was better than i anticipated, though. It’s an even and pleasant experience, and I found a few songs I really liked. Big plus is that none of the songs are skipable. Favourite songs: Mrs Vanderbilt, Let Me Roll it, Band on The Run,.

I was ready to hate this as just another batch of Dad Rock but honestly, this is pretty good. Very Paul McCartney in all of the standard great and also sometimes a bit boring ways. Solid album, I'm glad it was short.

For some reason I expected this to be quite bad, apart from Band on the Run (banger) I had a banging time with this! Mrs Vanderbilt slips! Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five is a great closer! This might be my favourite Beatles/Beatles adjacent album I've heard in my life

The best post Beatles release there is. "Let Me Roll It" is maybe Paul's best song and there are like 4 other certified hits on here. Great album

Bit of a weaker middle but loved the start and ending. First 4+ in a while

Mature, melodic, playful at times, varied and satisfying.

Bell’album, sembrano un po’ i beatles ma non lo sono

I really like Paul McCartney and this album. I think all the songs fit together very well, but they are not necessarily repetitive, which is nice. It's a good album for a full listen. Mf didn't need the Beatles to make hits.

Paul has always been my favorite Beatle... So why the hell did it take so long for me to listen to this? My first run through the album today was great. The second was even better. Sir Paul McCartney is truly one of the greatest song writers to ever walk the face of the earth and even though without the other Beatles he still shines.

Easy listen. Feels like a good road trip album. Classic.

It's actually a very fun album to listen to!

Love the first two songs on this album and was great to hear some not so popular songs

3.75

Favorite song was Nineteen Hundred Eighty Five! Overall fun to listen to, good beats for the morning while showering and making coffee.

Compelling music. Favorites 1. Band On The Run 2. Jet 9. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

4/5

divos

Awesome

Um bom álbum, gostei bastante, acabou tão rapidinho, as músicas são gostosas de ouvir, fui fazendo algumas coisas enquanto ouvia e quando menos espero já estava tocando pela segunda vez.

It’s sweet and essential. I wouldn't replay it too often, but once in a while it’s a spectacular album. And it's definitely a vital post-Beatles album. I knew some of it already, but it was a pleasure to hear it all. 4/5 ———————————— Liked songs: — Band On The Run — Mrs. Vandebilt — Let Me Roll It — Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

a GOOD album. It isn't particularly groundbreaking or catchy or anything else, but it's good, structured, CLEAN. This doesn't mean that it isn't creative and articulated, it's there, gentle and reflective (love you Paul)

Highlights: - Band on the Run - Jet - Let Me Roll It - Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five

Love

Ayeeee now Ik this bop Are they calling Mrs. Vandebilt a ho or me??? Good album with some heaters

Pleasant and easy to listen to. Recommended.

This was a chill album with some peak music hidden within its short 9 song run (no pun intended) I'll give it a 4/5

Achei um bom álbum, vontade de ouvir algumas vezes mais

Nice sound, catchy songs

I don’t know if I’ve listened to this before or not but my parents certainly played Wings on long car journeys, but it could easily have been a greatest hits. I’m a big fan of the title track, particularly how it progresses. Jet is also a song I’m familiar with but the rest seemed new to me. I enjoyed this listen and the album sounds well put together, perhaps my only criticism is that it doesn’t finish strongly.

Properly enjoyed thus. Paul is just great.

A lot of good tracks and a bit of "granny music shit," and it really sticks the landing

4 stars

Paul got a new squad??

The way it starts and ends it’s just amazing. “Bluebird” and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five” are my personal favorites.

Listened 7 January 2025 while editing and prepping stories

pas mal

I'd already heard the 1st two songs on multiple occasions and enjoyed them, so I had some pretty high expectations coming into my listening session. The rest of the album didn't quite hit the highs of the songs "Band on the Run" or "Jet", but I still enjoyed it, particularly Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five. I'd definitely revisit some of the songs on this album.

Good background vibes - honestly enjoyed way more than I thought I would

Idk what I expected from this album, but good shit

never heard a full Paul McCartney's album, great one, although some of the songs started playing on the way back from the hospital after leaving my mom lol :(

This album left me with No Words.

Took a couple of listens to get into everything past Jet (which is an all-time favorite), but once the familiarity set in, this became a pretty easy classic.

Of the post Beatles albums that are on this list, this one is probably the best. It’s tight and catchy. There’s a couple of self indulgent songs on here that are too…blegh…

Pretty good, the 3 hits carry

Listened on the record player after struggling to listen to it with my headphones. Didn't get it the first time but enjoyed it - first half better than the last but 1985 not awful

Paul doing all his Paul things.

een heel zomers album. Vooral door de verschillende tempos voelt het als reizen in een stikhete trein met de zomerzon die naar binnen kruipt. Daarnaast ben ik altijd fan van een rasp als instrument keuze!

good acousticy 70s vibe. definitely something I could throw on and just vibe to. 4/5 ⭐️

I have a hard time with any non-Beatles Paul McCartney music. It's not that it's bad. It's pretty good. But anything just pretty good dilutes his legendary status.

- that riff on band on the run is so nostalgic sounding even though i’ve never heard this song - jet is a classic fun beatles type jam with fun harmonies and a nice vibe. - bluebird is an absolutely gorgeous song. i wasn’t expecting that vibe from this and i am very pleasantly surprised! - mrs vandebilt was a good fun song but i couldn’t understand a word they were saying? 😭 and it was just kinda underwhelming especially right after bluebird - can’t lie i thought that let me roll it was going to be about weed lol but i do like the almost like gospel choir vibes of this one and the bass is really nice. that guitar riff got pretty repetitive though i can’t lie to you - mamunia is so sweet i really like this. the overlapping singing at the end is so beautiful wow i love this song! - i love a classic sounding song like no words. those harmonies are just beautiful! - i enjoyed the first half of picasso’s last words, especially that clarinet (?) solo. but after the switch up thing they did i didn’t like the second part as much - didn’t really have much to say about nineteen hundred and eighty five - pretty good album!! enjoyable listen! :)

Best album he has made after the Beatles!

Good album. Nothing spectacular, added a few songs to my liked Playlist.

knew a lot of the songs!!

Really enjoyable listen 👍

I mentioned elsewhere I’ve generally avoided the Beatles’ solo stuff because it’s universally not as good. This one is maybe the closest, but never reaches those heights. Still, it was an enjoyable enough listen

This is a good album, all the hallmarks of McCartney. Not his best piece of work but very good. Would I add it to my vinyl collection? Probably not, would I listen to it on a streaming service? Probably.

4 bangers, generational talent and one of the best breakout albums for an artist going "solo" or in a new direction from their big famous band. I thankfully got to see Paul McCartney in Orlando & headline Bonnaroo 2013. Probably the best concert I've ever seen. He played 38 songs! 38 at 72 years old. Here's just a taste... Grande finale Hey Jude into Encore 1 with Day Tripper & Get Back. Encore 2 Yesterday & Helter Skelter. Encore 3 the Abbey Road ending medley... Perfection! I'm giving this 4 cause PmC's held to the highest of standards & this isn't with his 5 stars.

This is better than the Black Album

Enjoyed this, nineteen hundred and eighty four is a banger

Rv

J'ai adoré l'album, on dirait une longue balade ou un long voyage avec des airs très gais et ensoleillés. Les instrumentales sont stimulantes et donnent envie de danser, l'album est comme une aventure entre une bande d'amis, plein d'insouciance :O Band on the Run - 7.8/10 (d'après les notes individuelles), ressenti 8/10

Best song: Band on the run Groovy, old, and still has its charm

Omissa (ja varmaan aika monen muunkin) papereissani Mäkikartanon Paulin post-Beatles ajan levyistä paras. Nimibiisi, Jet ja Mrs. Vanderbilt erityisesti ollut itselläni paljonkin kuuntelussa vuosien saatossa. Onhan tässäkin pari aika meh-biisiä, mutta levyn lyhyt kesto antaa nekin anteeksi. Picasso's last wordsissa kaikuu aika vahvasti vielä Abbey Roadin B-puoli. Helppo nelonen.

Not nearly as good as a Beatles album, but Paul is a fantastic songwriter and so is this album.

Good stuff

Monet Paul McCartneyn Beatlesin jälkeiset tuotokset eivät ole tehneet itseeni kovin suurta vaikutusta, mutta täytyy myöntää että tämähän oli melko hyvä kokonaisuus. Pidän kuitenkin edelleen enemmän Harrisonin ja Lennonin ensimmäisistä soololevyistä. Band on the Run äänitettiin suurilta osin Nigeriassa, mutta Mamunia on ainoa kappale jolla kuuluu selkeästi vaikutteita afrikkalaisesta musiikista. Albumin aloittava moniosainen nimikkobiisi on ehdoton huippukohta.

Gran album. Bonita sorpresa la del saxo. Parece un album hecho para una película

Top 3 - 1. Band on the run 2. Mamunia 3. Nineteen hundred and eighty five

Fina instrumentala delar och detaljer i musiken. Trevlig musik att lyssna på när man åker tåg, kan tänka mig att det även är najs när man sorterar grejer eller gör monotont arbete.

The last song was a surprise banger. Start is awesome too. There’s just enough filler that I can’t give it a 5.

Singles are still great. Everything is pretty catchy. Can't expect less from Sir Paul.

Beautifully produced Lett me roll it to you is McCartney doing Lennon. Lyrics are nonsense. Paul probably needed someone to tell him "no" and John George and Ringo weren't around. Bluebird is probably the best thing on the album.

I liked this one. It's Paul at his post Beatles best. Hadn't heard it in its entirety before. If I had this on vinyl I'd not object on putting on the turntable occasionally. Not going to seek it out regularly, but it's got sone great tracks. Paul here is still in his great songwriting groove. A groove he fell way out of not too much later.

Band on the Run 4 Jet 4.1 Bluebird 3.7 Mrs. Vandebilt 3.7 Let Me Roll It 3.8 Mamunia 3.3 No Words 3.4 Helen Wheels 3.2 Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) 3.3 Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five 3.4 Score: 3.59

Strong 4

damn

Rather soft with a lot of acapela and some soft tone synth