Band On The Run

3.5 - I really wanted to like this more. I really should like this more...

Let Me Roll It, Nineteen Hundred and Eight

This is pretty good. Especially like Let Me Roll It.

Great album. Not amazing.

I'd always ignored Wings -- figured they'd just be the Beatles without the magic. Always enjoyed their hits. Seemed like friendly enough tunage. The album holds together really well. It's a really enjoyable listen. Unexpected bangers: Mamunia, No Words, Let Me Roll It

This is my first time listening to solo McCartney. Band on the run is a Beatles song.

Really good Paul McCartney. Never actually heard the whole album, it's really good. Some big hits on there too. I don't know if it's the kind of music that I would go out of my way to listen to but it's great for the genre.

Good album. I enjoyed the lyrics and guitar the most. Paul McCartney didn’t make it weird or anything like the other solo album I listened to from him. Standouts: Band On The Run, Jet, Mrs Vanderbilt, Mamunia, and Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five.

Nice collection of Paul songs. Stand-out: Bluebird

Jetzt wo ich das ganze Album mal aufmerksam durchgehört habe und nicht nur die ersten paar Songs: Es ist ein richtig gutes Album, und es macht richtig viel Spaß es anzuhören. Ich mag McCartney mehr deshalb 4 Sterne

8/10 All the good of the Beatles in this record with some extra spice thrown in there Favourite Song=No Words Least Favourite Song=Ms. Vandebilt

Best McCartney work since the Beatles! Always knew the first 2 songs but not really the rest of the album. Liked a lot of this one and a number of very good songs which I will listen to again. Felt somewhere between the Beatles and the Frog Chorus which I guess makes sense. A steady and pleasant effort.

Banger, not to my current taste

go paul go! god this was so much better than the cure!

Really pleasantly surprised by this. Ticks along nicely with no duds of note. Some good rifs and catchy tunes, varied but holds together as a piece of work. And mccartneys lyrics are really strong throughout. I’m stopping before I sound like I like him.

The title track is a classic and the rest of the album, except for a couple tracks, matches the production quality and genius of Paul McCartney.

Jaaaaaa Lekker

Finally getting some decent albums in a row here, really liked this one.

Sir Paul's touch always feels like home <3

Fine album. Got off to a great start.

Classic!

never heard before

fun

didnt listen cos i have heard it beffore

Saved one song, did enjoy

Second part of “band on the run” 🔥🔥🔥

4.5/5. I just love the lead single so much. Shocked to learn that Paul recorded this one in Nigeria thinking it was some glamorous paradise. It feels so great to celebrate some quality post-Beatles work from one of the four boys.

Pretty good

Good old classic rock

Great album

class album, got some great tracks

I enjoyed it. Good vibes

i actually listened to the first half a few weeks ago, and i still remember it being very solid even after listening to the second half now 3.5-4/5

McCartney and his output at this time was insane. He was the one pushing the Beatles to record and release and then when they split started his solo work and then Wings. They boy can write. Stand out tracks: - Band on the run - Jet - Bluebird - Mrs Vandebilt - Let me roll it - Mamunia - Picasso's last words (Drink to me) - Nineteen hundred and eighty five So basically the whole album is great.

Paul sure knows how to write appealing pop songs, and he is accompanied by a solid band here.

Opens with two well known, classic songs. The rest of the album is good, and very 70's sounding. A good album to have on in the background.

Great album

A great album but it has that definite transition from 60s - 70s/80s feel. Still some great songs.

Had my massive McCartney phase a couple of years ago. Some songs I like better than others on this album, but love how he's never boring.

Coincidence of a Joe Scarborough assessment on the TV / Atlantic this morning. Made an album as good as the Beatles - says Joe and I would agree.

Liked this a lot "Let me Roll it" was excellent

1985 und Picasso Last Words sind der absolute Hammer auf diesem Album. Es sind mehr als Popsongs, es sind hervorragend strukturierte Perlen. Dann nimmt man noch JET oder BAND ON THE RUN heran, so hat man schon ein großes Album. Die restlichen Songs sind eingängige leichte Popmusik, die durch wunderbare Refrains überzeugen. Mit gefällt das Album, aber es reicht nicht für 5 Sterne. Für 3 Sterne ist es mir zu niedrig bewertet wegen der erwähnten Songs.

Sometimes very interesting sounds. Some songs straight to the heart

I'm generally less interested in the post-Beatles albums from any of the former members, but I was actually surprised as how much I actually enjoyed this album. It's not anything particularly special, but it is very good, with a couple of really banger songs. Favorite Song(s): Jet, Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)

I love Paul McCartney and like, not love, Wings. This album has so many really good songs, but “Picasso’s Last Words” ruins this album.

Suuuuuuper piacevole. È interessante scoprire poco a poco cosa hanno fatto i Beatles dopo lo scioglimento, questo album mi ha messo un enorme sorriso in faccia. Crea una bellissima atmosfera mista tra chiudere gli occhi e sognare e alzarsi e muoversi

mi è piaciuto davvero tanto! ovviamente Paul è una delle due menti dietro la stragrande maggioranza delle canzoni dei Beatles, quindi il fatto che questo album ricordi molta della loro produzione non è una gran sorpresa.

In my early 20s I sang the words "Ham on a bun" to the same tune as Wings sing "Band on the run" and it became a hit with my friend group as well as some others. Give it a try next time you have a ham sandwich, it's really fun.

Band On The Run - 7,8/10 OHHH ITS THIS SONG (where do i even know it from) Jet - 8/10 yippeee Bluebird - 8,5/10 im a bluebird im a bluebird im a bluebird Mrs. Vandebilt - 7,5/10 i found it a little boring at the start, but a little over half of the song i liked it a lot more Let Me Roll It - 5/10 a little boring and the short repeating guitar melody hurts me ears Mamunia - 7/10 sounds comforting No Words - 8,2/10 Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) - 8,8/10 woah Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five - 8,5

Jeg er næsten overrasket over mig selv, for jeg har været rimelig mættet af beatles drengene, men den her var sgu front to back hits. Det er sådan, jeg kan lide min Paul McCartney

4.5 stars. A wonderful album. Both sides.

7/10… angenehmer, abwechslungsreicher 70‘s Pop/Softrock

god i love paul mccartney

maybe a 4.5

This record sounds amazing — the production is really ahead of its time. The songwriting is stellar, as is to be expected by a beatle. The melodies are beautiful and the arrangements are well-crafted. However, the songs feels like they drag on for too long. It sounds like McCartney wanted to make a prog record, without the dramaturgical abilities to make a well structured prog song. In the end it feels a bit boring and messy, apart from a few really good tunes.

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Very Good album.

Fun album. Songs are really well done. One of the best solo albums by any member of the Beatles. "Mrs. Vandebilt" was my favorite on the album. 4/5 Will listen again

I always liked the title track, but I never really listened to the whole album. I wasn't blown away this time, but there are some great cuts on there!

Classic rock album, some fun sounds in it. Electronic sounding for early 70s music, smooth sounding.

I liked this quite a bit. 4/5

It is great álbum, still with some Beatles soul on it. The Macca's one. 4.4!

Loved most of it

Band on the Run, released in 1973, is a hallmark of Paul McCartney and Wings' discography. The album showcases McCartney's songwriting skills and the band's willingness to experiment with various musical styles. The title track, Band on the Run, is a multi-part piece that sets an adventurous tone. Jet follows with its energetic brass arrangement, making it a standout. Bluebird introduces a gentle, jazz-influenced sound, while Let Me Roll It opts for a raw, bluesy feel. However, the album's eclectic nature can feel uneven at times. Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) exemplifies this with its fragmented structure, though it remains an interesting homage to Picasso. Overall, Band on the Run blends memorable melodies with ambitious arrangements, making it a unique and enduring entry in McCartney's post-Beatles work. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 5 STAND OUT TRACK - Let Me Roll It

Toploaded, but great songs

4.75

Started out thinking some of this was hokey, but after about 3 listens I grew to love most aspects. The first 3 songs are gold. The Ho Hey Hos on Mrs. Vandebilt kind of bug me, but it’s an alright song. The 3 songs after that are also gold. Last 2 were so so. Overall McCartney showed on this album that he could still do it commercially and critically. It ranks up there with the best Beatle solo releases, and definitely the most quirky British (like the sub story of how this album was recorded in Nigeria and pissed off Fela Kuti before McCartney assured him it was not stealing sounds from the region). Bottom line: McCartney is one of the greatest popsmiths ever.

Has that looming Mcartney cognition. Is very well structured and very strong opening and closing tracks.

Dans le grand marathon qu'est ce projet "1001 Albums", il y a des étapes qu'on attend avec impatience, des découvertes qu'on espère, des pépites qu'on a hâte de déterrer. Et puis, il y a les monuments. Les mastodontes. Les mecs tellement installés dans le paysage qu'on a l'impression de les connaître par coeur sans même les avoir vraiment écoutés. Et Paul McCartney en fait partie. Je vais être honnête avec vous : je ne suis pas le client idéal. Ma came, mon panthéon personnel, se situe à des années-lumière de la pop léchée et des mélodies bienveillantes. Pour faire simple et caricatural : entre les Beatles et les Rolling Stones, j'ai toujours choisi le Velvet Underground. Et entre McCartney et Jagger, ma chapelle, c'est celle de Lou Reed. L'héroïne-chic, la noirceur poétique, les guitares qui crissent comme un métro new-yorkais à 3 heures du matin... Voilà mon terrain de jeu. Alors, forcément, quand le nom de "McCartney" est apparu sur ma liste, j'ai soupiré. Je me suis préparé à une corvée polie. J'imaginais déjà les mélodies un peu niaises, les arrangements propret, la gentillesse dégoulinante d'un artiste qui, pour moi, avait perdu toute sa sève en quittant Liverpool. Je m'attendais à m'emmerder, purement et simplement. J'y allais à reculons, la mine renfrognée, le casque vissé sur les oreilles comme on met un casque de chantier avant d'entrer dans une zone sinistrée. Je me préparais à écrire une chronique polie mais acerbe, une analyse distante de ce troisième album solo, unanimement salué comme son chef-d'oeuvre, mais qui, j'en étais persuadé, ne serait pour moi qu'une confirmation de mes préjugés. Et puis, j'ai appuyé sur "Play". Et merde. Le salaud m'a eu. Il faut bien le reconnaître, même quand on est un snob endurci comme moi. Il faut savoir s'incliner. "Band on the Run" n'est pas juste un bon album. C'est un putain de grand disque. Dès le morceau-titre, cette suite en trois mouvements qui ouvre l'album, j'ai senti que mes certitudes commençaient à vaciller. Ce n'était pas la pop simpliste à laquelle je m'attendais. C'était alambiqué, ambitieux, ça partait dans tous les sens avec une cohérence folle. Une sorte de mini-opéra rock de poche, qui passe d'une ballade mélancolique à un rock enlevé sans qu'on ait le temps de dire ouf. Déjà, le doute s'installait. Et puis est arrivé "Jet". Et là, j'ai pris une claque. Un uppercut. Ce riff de piano, cette énergie brute, cette guitare qui griffe... C'était du rock'n'roll, du vrai, du pur. Ça puait l'urgence et l'inspiration. Fini le gentil Paul, bonjour la bête de scène. Mon armure de cynisme a commencé à se fissurer sérieusement. Le coup de grâce est venu en deux temps. D'abord, "Mrs. Vandebilt". Ce refrain, bordel. Ce "Ho, hey ho !" qui s'incruste dans le cerveau pour ne plus jamais en sortir. C'est con comme la lune, mais c'est absolument génial. C'est le genre de mélodie que seul un génie peut pondre, un truc à la fois évident et complètement unique. J'ai surpris mon pied en train de battre la mesure. Trahison. Et enfin, "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five". Le final. Cette montée en puissance au piano, ce morceau qui démarre presque comme une comptine et qui finit en apocalypse orchestrale... C'est brillant. C'est le McCartney des grands jours, celui de "Abbey Road", celui qui n'a peur de rien et qui sait qu'il a le talent pour tout oser. En trois titres, le mec avait balayé des années de préjugés. Après un premier album solo en demi-teinte et un deuxième un peu paumé, McCartney retrouvait ici toute la magie de son écriture. On sent un artiste libéré, un type qui a enfin digéré la fin des Beatles et qui se lance à corps perdu dans sa nouvelle vie, avec une créativité débridée. Ce qui rend l'album encore plus fascinant, c'est de connaître les conditions de son enregistrement. C'est tout sauf une partie de plaisir. McCartney et ses Wings s'envolent pour Lagos, au Nigeria, en pensant y trouver un studio exotique et une nouvelle inspiration. À l'arrivée, le studio est à moitié en construction, deux membres du groupe claquent la porte juste avant le départ, et pour couronner le tout, Paul et Linda se font braquer au couteau en pleine rue, se faisant piquer leurs maquettes et leurs textes. McCartney, loin de se laisser abattre, a retroussé ses manches. Il a joué de la basse, de la guitare, des claviers, et même de la batterie sur la plupart des morceaux. Cette adversité, cette urgence, on la ressent dans chaque note. L'album transpire l'énergie du désespoir et la joie de la survie. Ce n'est pas le disque d'un rentier, c'est celui d'un combattant. Alors oui, je l'admets sans peine. J'ai adoré. Je ne vais pas pour autant jeter mes vinyles du Velvet à la poubelle, ni me faire tatouer le visage de Paul sur l'omoplate. Mais je dois reconnaître l'évidence : "Band on the Run" est un chef-d'oeuvre de la pop-rock, un disque intelligent, inspiré, et foutrement efficace. C'est l'album qui a prouvé que oui, il y avait bien une vie, et une vie brillante, après les Beatles. C'est un disque qui s'écoute et se réécoute, et qui a largement mérité sa place dans ce panthéon des 1001 albums.

I liked it, some nice songs that I recognized and enjoyable to listen throughout.

Mostly good catchy tunes. A few of the songs kind of drag, I’m looking at you Bluebird. But overall a nice listen. Also the first album on the list that I own the vinyl and listened somewhere other than Spotify or YouTube.

A mixture of some great classic Wings tunes plus some overly sugary tunes. Overall a great disc

This really feels like the most early Beatles songs. However i feel like they are more mature lyrics wise and musical wise. I really love the cool and chill vibes and the more upbeat ones. i think it’s really well balanced.

A lot of nice songs

Aside from the meandering silliness of "Picasso's Last Words," This one is a winner. YMMV, but I'm very receptive to Paul's pastiche driven pop songwriting. The title track and "Jet" are evergreen McCartney classics, but "No Words" is an exquisite return to his chamber pop melodrama like "For No One." The album closes with one of his trademark, blues stoppers and then exits on the strains of the title track and I feel fine.

Pretty solid album. I really like The Beatles and Paul was my favorite part of them but I never really gave Wings a chance. Not everything hit for me but I definitely enjoyed it.

I’ve been listening to the albums with my newborn, and she’s been a great listening partner thus far. She absolutely loved this album. And so did I. Paul McCartney out of the Beatles was given a chance to do his own thing and boy did he. That being said it’s nothing really mind blowing, buts it’s also not middling. Definitely worth re-listening to, 4/5 for me

Really eclectic mix of Beatle adjacent songs. 1985 is a jam.

Nice album. It was very Paul, meaning that it was pleasant and pretty. Maybe not mind-blowing or thought-provoking, but a good sound.

Pretty good album.

full of fun songs. Really enjoyed it.

Band On The Run has always been a cool song and fortunately there was much more to listen to past the title track on this one. Bluebird and Mrs. Vanderbilt are fun, as is Picasso's Last Words. It's bubbly and poppy in a way that will always compare to the Beatles, but it holds up well with its own identity.

Totally hits all the way through - 9 pretty undeniable pop rock bangers! I love the way it weaves in and out of itself too, full of reprises and repeated motifs, just a delight!

I have always been a bit weary of this album because I’ve always felt like McCartney’s schmaltz goes unchecked and borders upon a sorta cringy over-earnestness... Paul’s post Beatles albums are all really strange in a way I really appreciate because they are just him tinkering around in his farm house (at least the McCartney series) so the operatic scale that comes with a backing band is ultimately not my favourite Paul. The album is really non-stop fun and has some all timers on it (Let Me Roll It is a personal fav) but it doesn’t reach the heights that albums like McCartney II and especially Ram do.

Out of all the post-Beatles solo albums, this is the best one I’ve heard so far. It varies in styles but remains very melodic with plenty of catchy hooks. The album is also energetic and uplifting. I ended up playing it a second time right after finishing it the first time.

Really the grand Paul McCartney fuck you to the other Beatles, as in "I can make an album and make it slap, all soft rock jams, and you can't stop me".

While Lennon was undoubtably the quirk behind the Beatles, the one who pushed the expansion of the sound and incorporated unique styles and instruments; it is clear the McCartney was the passion and the rock n roll. This album showcases that he wasn’t held up by the Beatles, but simply inspired by them. This album has magic throughout, diverse arrangements, guitar licks, harmonization. It’s just a trip from start to finish, it moves the body and Paul’s silky voice is a welcoming fire in the center of your cozy den.

I really enjoyed this album. Some songs were a bit dated, but this was fun!

really it's a 4.5 stars and the only reason that it isn't a full 5 is because pop rock isn't my favourite type of music but wow this album is sensational. i haven't ever really listened to the beatles or any of their solo stuff apart from the big hitters that you can't escape. love pours out of this album, it's phenomenal and deceptively simple with arrangements that are so unfussy and beautiful. ninteen hundred and eighty five is an insane album ender, i didn't know paul got down like that, it was weird, futuristic, atmospheric and dark. i loved it. this was a really fun listen, i thoroughly enjoyed it.

Lovely stuff Paulo, original, timeless.

First two tracks are absolute hits, and "Jets" is quite special to me because I found it on a playlist on an MP3 player that I made when I was very young. There are also some really nice guitar parts and other instrumentals, so it was a fun listen overall.

It's impossible for me to hear Band on the Run (both the album and the song) with fresh ears. My dad is a Paul McCartney fan and I've been hearing this record all my life. Band on the Run and Jet and Let Me Roll It are all great, but is that because the songs are actually good, or because they remind me of summer road trips and playing with the long-since departed family dog? I guess it must be a great album, to have heard it all my life and still not be tired of it, to focus in on certain segments/instruments and still find ways to appreciate them.

I liked this album a lot. I haven't listened to much Paul McCartney separate from The Beatles, but I was familiar with the song 'Band On The Run'. I don't think I realized it was him. The whole album has a much chiller vibe than I expected. It feels very 70s and I really dug that.

Good album

Favourite wings album

A very tight album, and, for better or worse, probably the most Beatles sounding album I've heard from any of their solo careers. Pleasantly surprised.

It’s a curious album because when you listen The Beatles again, you will start to stripe down each song and find when and where each one contributed to make them what they were. Listen to “Band On The Run”, “Lennon/Plastic Ono Band” and “All Things Must Pass” are like reading Lord of the Rings then reading The Hobbit.

This is my favorite McCartney, liked the album

Great post-Beatles work by McCartny

A fun, highly listenable and easily repeatable album by one of the all-time greats. I forgot about the existence of Let Me Roll It, it's a jam indeed, I added it to my playlist of favourites along with Band On The Run and Jet which were both already included. I loved how many references there were later in the album to earlier songs. A great spin. I'm so happy that I got the chance to see Sir Paul in concert a few years ago.

This is a real revelation- I've always liked the first 2 hits but the rest is quite jazzy and upbeat. It's a good album and good to listen to.

While I don't know if I'd say this is McCartney's best solo venture, it is no doubt the most iconic. It's almost as if someone bet Sir Paul that he couldn't write an entire album of radio friendly hits, and he didn't like that very much. This one starts off extremely solid with a Beatles-esque suite tune, gets a bit sleepy in the middle, but punches home the ending with a Beatles-esque suite tune.

I’ve never heard this album before let alone not too much of wings in general, but I think McCartney might be the better of the Beatles. I feel like he was just way more open to different musical styles and taste and I think that he honestly could’ve been kind of a heavier artist, maybe a different time but regardless

McCartney doing McCartney things. His output post Beatles is uneven, but here he is at his most versatile best. The album is not as messy as Ram (my absolute favourite of his!), but still blends lots of different genres together in an ambitious stew, while excelling at everything he seems to be touching. There is a love for music, for good songwriting, for playing, that shines through all these songs. That is always what strikes me when I listen to McCartney at his peak: here is a man who seems to love good music and what it does to him and to others, and this love is contagious.

Paul McCartney writes catchy songs.

It’s hard to be objective on this one since I am very familiar with it and quite enjoy it. ‘Band on the Run’ is a great opener and the album never rises above the first track. ‘Jet’ is still a pretty good listen, but you do feel that McCartney cheesiness setting in. The rest of the album is very forgettable if it’s a first listen, although ‘Picasso’s Last Words’ ties everything together very nicely. Although ‘Country Dreamer’ is a bonus track, I do think it is one of Paul’s better solo tracks. Personally, this is a 8/10. Hopefully history will be kinder to Paul’s solo career. John has never deserved the amount of praise he receives.

M'encanta aquest àlbum. Té alguna cançó que no m'acaba però el 80% són temazos. Li posaria 5 estrelles si fos qualsevol altre artista, però si un ex-Beatle té una cançó que no m'agrada és perquè realment no és gaire bona

So close to a five star album

C'était très bon.

Great music from a band that is definitely not on the run xD

Perhaps a slightly higher rating given the preceding album, but it was an enjoyable listen

Great!

What a great album

I think it's great, definitely the best Wings album, but overall I think it's just short of a perfect score. The middle drags a bit when it's surrounded by an opening and closing as good as this one. If I could give it a 4.5 I would. Favorites are Jet, Let Me Roll It, and Ninteen Hundred and Eighty Five.

Strong opening two tracks and good final two tracks. I could mostly take or leave the rest.

It's always interesting listening to the solo/follow-up endeavors from rockstars after splitting up from their main groups. I know this is not Paul McCartney & The Wings first album, but this is the first of theirs which I've listened to. The opening single and album namesake "Band on the Run" is a trip of a medley and quite the starter. What follows is a fun and playful jaunt that experiments with some musical styles, but doesn't go too overboard with it.

ballz

Great album! A few standouts including Jet and Picasso's Last Words. Not necessarily something I think I would feel a need to come back to but highly enjoyable.

A fun pop-rock album with catchy tracks like "Band on the Run" and "Jet". Nothing spectacular but not low points either. However, it's impossible to rank this without comparing it to The Beatles. In that sense it's lacking. The originality, risk taking, and soul of the group just aren't there, even if musically this is a wholly competent and even engaging listen.

Definitely one of McCartney's best post-Beatles releases. The title track and Jet are both insanely good singles. The album is just solid and catchy throughout with no filter. Maybe not as mind blowing as you know he can be, but that's only because of the insanely high standards.

Very popular. Also, seems to be a play toy for McCartney. Outside of a couple songs w=he seemed to be jacking around.

got gangers

Álbum muy agradable de oir. No es largo y las canciones no se hacen pesadas. En las voces y algo de la guitarra se nota herencia Beatle, pero con algún toque más moderno. Es muy suave por lo general, quizás no tenga las melodías más memorables, pero tiene un par de piezas que me han gustado especialmente y en general me parece de escucha fácil

There is quite a lot of not brilliant songs on BOTR, but there are some songs that are of such insanely high quality that the less good ones are quickly forgotten. The opening double of the title track and Jet (WHOO-OO-OO-OO-OOH) are pure adrenaline, while Let Me Roll It might be in the top 15/20 songs of all time for me. It closes superbly as well with 1985.

4/5 Really enjoyed this actually. A nice morning album. Favourites- Let me roll it. Mamunia Least,- Bluebird

Listened it while writing LGBTQ+ final project Picassos Last Word: 9/10 song that I was to come back too Ablum Rating: 8/10

Surprised to say I thought this was a very solid record. Great first half, little dip in the back half, but absolutely fantastic finish. I had a hard time getting into the singles hearing them out of context throughout my life because of how disjointed they felt (I used to comment Band On The Run felt like three unrelated songs mashed together) but as a cohesive piece it just kind of made sense. Top tracks: Band On The Run, Jet, Mrs. Vandebilt, Ninteen Hundred And Eighty Five

4/5

Guay.

Good

UHHHH SEHR GUETE AHFANG MEGA COOL DE FRÖSCHLI CHAN MITSINGE aso es isch sehr cool, jedes lied het echli öppis bracht mamunia isch jz s erste lied woni chli langwikig find no words sehr beatles mehrstimmig mässig drink to me riese switch finds sehr es vilsitigigs album wo aber trz innerhakb vomene gwüsse rahme blibt. sind jz kei riese ohrwürmer oder so per se aber huere guet zemmegstellt, me weiss nie was chunnt

Thoughts before listening: Wings is Paul McCartney's post-Beatles 70s arena rock band. I've never listened to this album, but I know that the title song is an all-time great pop rock song. Something tells me the rest is going to be cheesy throw away songs, but maybe not. Review: This thing certainly kicks things off on a high note with the title track followed by "Jet". Both are staples of classic rock radio and very fun listens that I'm happy to add to my playlist. After these I was expecting a major dropoff in quality, but you know what? Paul McCartney can write a hell of a pop rock song (duh). There are a few duds, but for the most part this is a really good album. Other songs I'm enjoying: "Mrs Vanderbilt", "Let Me Roll It", and "Picasso's Last Words". 4-stars.

Solid

Beat so far

Paul mccartney altijd goed

good stuff, 4/5 combing the wiki entry very impressive mccartney did so much of the instrumentation

Nice, glad to get this one on here. The title track alone is worth the price of admission. A song I know very well and have loved since I first heard it many, many times on classic rock radio while working at the dry cleaner. I got to thinking - it's interesting that, of all the Beatles music and the solo work from each guy, THIS song more than any other seems to be the biggest classic rock staple. Are the Beatles too soft, too experimental? I'm sure they have a couple in the rotation, like "Eleanor Rigby" or "Hey Jude" or something, and "My Sweet Lord" from George Harrison's album that we had recently surely gets some play, but this is such a big one for classic rock radio. Must be the memorable riffs, that's what dads love. Tangent aside, this album's pretty great. More than a few great songs, instrumentation is crisp and really enjoyable. Not exactly Beatles level, but it's a really great album nonetheless and I'm glad we got it. Favorite tracks: Band on the Run, Jet, Bluebird, Let Me Roll It, Picasso's Last Words. Album art: Cheeky pic of the band on the run. Love that they're all in matching fits, love the guy on the far left pointing a finger gun. The spotlight, the brick wall, the neon font in the blackness, this is just an excellent album cover. No question. 4/5

It put such a smile on my face to hear these songs again. Band on the Run and Jet are classics that sound as good as ever.

Cocomelon music

me re gustó y sí si lo amo 8/10

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

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!

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.

pretty chillax on the climax 😎

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

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.

"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

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

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

Nice little record.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Jaunty

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!

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.

Not all great but a very high ceiling.

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.

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.

3,75

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

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.

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".

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.

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.

Better than Imagine.

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.

pretty strong

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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!

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.

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

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

#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.

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’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.

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

Great set of Sir Paul McCartney

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

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

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

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.

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)!

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

Decent

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

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

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.

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

Good record. Always enjoyed his solo music

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

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

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

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

A Good Classic Rock Record

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.

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

Guay.

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.

3-4

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.

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.

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.

Enjoyed this more than I thought, few duds

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.

Could't listen

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.

So much reminiscing

Beatles post credits album

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

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

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

very good

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...

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.

Very good album. Sounds like the beatles but not really the beatles if you get me. Paul is very good at recording and the first two songs are great.

1973: A great year for music. A sprawling return to greatness for Paul full of eccentric yet driven tones and shifts. Recorded by just three people, Paul really carried the weight of the band on this album and did not disappoint.

This was pretty splendid. Light 4.5/5

As many duds here as there are outright bangers for mine, but the bangers are really great. The right side of cheesy and charming, more so than a lot of Beatles for me. Would quite happily have most of this on in the bar and be jolly. Three and a half. Fave track: Let Me Roll It

Guay.

I love the beat in band on the run this Paul McCartney really adds since he’s absolute legend and mastermind of music. Overall this album is great and underrated. As I said this album is great so I rate this album a 4

Bangers

Musik meiner Jugend. Musik aus einer anderen Zeit. Manchmal ganz schön.

This is such a great album. Not a personal favorite, but I respect it.

I liked it. 4/5

want to hate mccartney because he's such a cunt but it's a good album... JET. oooohooohhhhoooohooooohoooh

Holds up fifty years later. Wings got a lot of shit when I was growing up because it was decided that the Beatles should never have broken up, the world was a worse place because of Yoko Ono. It was as though we collectively shifted our angst over Lennon's assassination on Paul McCartneys post Beatles success in songwriting. Now we've had more time to digest, Lennon was not the saint he was posited to be in my youth. I don't know where I'm going with this. This album is solid. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five is a tour de force. Five stars

The highlight of the album was the first half of Band on the Run. I kind of wished that same vibe had been kept up, but there is still no denying that this album is great. Favorite song: Band in the Run Least favorite: Let Me Roll It

Band On The Run sounds a lot better when it’s not just in the background of a grocery store. Came into the album fairly prejudiced against it and was pleasantly surprised. Not sure how I feel about Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five repeating the outro of Band On The Run, almost felt kind of tacked on. Favorite song was definitely Mrs. Vandebilt.

3.75

Introduced me to a song i've heard before but I didn't know that it was paul mcartney

I actually really liked this, i particularly enjoyed when the sax came i. some of the lyrics definitely confused me tho, and i’d love to help get paul mccartney into therapy

Paul McCartney knows how to write songs. Excellent album.

A very strong album that takes some of the best (and worst) elements of Beatles music and mushes them into a hook-laden mulch of pop rock. McCartney's ideas here are darn good, and their execution is mostly on-point. There are a few glaring issues, though, when it comes to some of the tracks noticeably losing their steam and creative spark partway through. "Mamunia", "Mrs Vandebilt", and "Picasso's Last Words" are the main offenders here. McCartney's overactive hook-imagination is prevalent in the track "Jet", which is exhausting to listen to no matter how familiar you are with it because of the overwhelming jumble of brash musical ideas. "Bluebird" is a solid lower-energy track, reminiscent of Ram-era solo Paul. The remaining tracks - "Band On The Run", "Let Me Roll It", "No Words", and especially "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five" are killer, and turn an otherwise average post-Beatles McCartney album into one of his finest works.

Probably the best solo Beatles album tbh... Band on the Run is a classic song. I really love the progressive pop on this album so much. Maybe I'm just a slut for creative and out-there pop music (maybe also why i like hyperpop so much LMAO) 8.2/10

96 albums in and this is the first one I've gotten from a Beatle. It's generally really strong, the sound is varied and fun. The opening part of "Band On The Run" is like a fully different song from the chorus that I was familiar with, but then it gets there eventually. The "ho-hey-ho" on "Mrs. Vanderbilt" was enjoyable, and "Let Me Roll It" was a favorite of mine mid-album. The lyrics are a bit simple and I think it lacks something really stand-out, but it's definitely strong across the board. Random historical note, but I guess McCartney wanted to record this somewhere unique so they flew to Lagos and recorded most of it there. This was right after a civil war though and there were all kind of disease issues. Things didn't go great (they got robbed at least once) but managed to get it recorded (mostly). Favorite song: Band On The Run Other: Jet, Bluebird, Mrs. Vanderbilt, Let Me Roll It, Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five 12/3/23

Soft 4

Known Before: Artist Standouts: 3. Bluebird 4. Mrs Vandebilt 9. Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five 7.5

hello is your band running?

Great classic rock, Paul doesn't miss. Favorite track was let me roll it.

I will now pass judgement on the music of Paul McCartney. I've always liked McCartney's vocals. His voice fits well with this album's dynamic, catchy style. The stylish synth work thoughout is complimented by the pleasant guiro on "Bluebird." This album left me with a good feeling. 4.1

Considering how much Beatles i listen to, I know surprisingly little post-Beatles-Beatles music, but this has definitely made me more curious. The album started very strong, first few songs were very good and reminiscent of Abbey Road stuff (esp the intro to Mrs Vanderbilt reminded me of you never give me your money). The album seemed to tail off in the second half but 1985 was good. Definitely enjoyed this and will probably come back to it at some point. 4/5

Now those are some banging pop rock tunes! Give this guy a couple years, he may be the next one up!

JET!!!!!!

Paul….What’s not to like?

Terrible disco del Paul. 5/9 a la playlist y un mega hit de aquellos.

This Paul McCartney guy should start a band or something.

Pleasant

Catchy pop tunes that resonate remarkably well The exceptional opening track sets the tone for the entire album McCartney's solo venture is admirably managed, demonstrating his prowess in crafting memorable music.

Love this stage in Paul’s career. The music is layered and rich while also being raw and primitive. What good pop is or should aspire to be

I went in thinking the rest of the album following “Band on the Run” would be just meh, but I was pleasantly surprised. I don’t think the rest of the songs are at the same level as “Band on the Run” and many ‘run’ (hehe) into an issue of repetitiveness, but for an album from the early 70s, I liked that it didn’t rely on 70s tropes. Except that one sax solo (or whatever it was I can’t remember but if you know you’ll know). Even with the repetitiveness I liked the songs, and I think McCartney’s style is easily recognizable (and enjoyable for me).

It’s a solid album, and has plenty of excellent tracks. But I think Paul McCartney is graded on a curve against his entire output, and this isn’t as singularly impressive as any Beatles album, or doesn’t have the unique consistency and Lo-fi experimentation of his first solo album (which I found to be an absolute delight as a document of an amazingly talented artist fucking around).

By the time Paul McCartney began his work with his band Wings, he had pretty much done it all. Once you've been hailed as one of the greatest songwriters of your generation, and worked as an integral member of the biggest band in history, where do you go? What direction could you possibly take your music next? For Paul, it was simply to evolve. And by evolve, I mean get weirder. Go newer, and get with the times, especially in the 70's, where experimental stuff was becoming more commonplace. And there are definitely some interesting ideas here that you wouldn't probably find on any other solo album from the other Beatles members. The closing track, for example, is surprisingly funky, and almost disco-esque, and the only song with someone other than Paul on lead vocals. Very left-field, considering the rest of the music on the record, but he kind of hit it out of the park, and I love it. One thing I noticed that seemed slightly off was the mixing on some songs. Let Me Roll It was one that stuck out especially, because the guitar is super loud normally, but when Paul comes in, the guitar gets buried and goes much quieter. Some songs sound kind of flat, while others sound way more full. It's weird and made the listening experience jarring at some points. Rating: 7/10

Definitely at the top of lost Beatles McCartney

Nonsense pop songs but a fun time