Paul McCartney:

McCartney:(1970)

I love this, somewhat, lo-fi album. This was one of the first albums I heard, and though, 'hey, I could record an album at home'. Not to mention, I rank Maybe I'm Amazed as one of the greatest love songs ever. That said, Hot As Sun/Glasses might be my favorite track.

Ram:(1971)

This album is a fucking masterpiece. I own two vinyl copies of this one. It's just so interesting, and layered, and Ram On. I recently read a piece that made the argument that this album was the first Indie-Rock album. Possibly. It might be a valid point. The only real box this album fits into, in the context of 1971, is the box of McCartney. A man, who at this time, was reinventing his arsenal of colors with which to paint. 

"Wild Life":(1971)

Some people say, McCartney is too 'Pop' for their liking... Fair enough. But, there is "Wild Life". This is a weird experimental rock album. There's really nothing poppy on this record. 

Red Rose Speedway:(1973)

Red Rose Speedway is another album, more polished than "Wild Life", but kind of in the same vein. However, on this album McCartney is starting to get back into crafting the well written Pop tunes, as only he can. I'm talking about, My Love. A tune so saccharine sweet it attracts bees when it's played. It also contains a killer guitar solo by Hugh McCullough.   

Band on The Run:(1973)

OK, so here's another album of which I own two vinyl copies. It's just so damn good. McCartney and Wings seem to be so far at the top of their game here, it's ridiculous. How many classic tunes are on this record? Four? Now, as much as I love, Jet, Mamunia might be my favorite track.

Wings At The Speed of Sound:(1976)

It might have been a jab at McCartney to say all he did was write silly little love songs, but he turned it into a helluva hit song. Like he does. But, even though I dig that tune... I always hear the horn riff as a bit of lift from Willie Mitchell's horn arrangement on Al Green's L-O-V-E. 

London Town:(1978)

There are cool tunes on this album, but... This album always felt a little light to me. It's cool in the context of the catalog of a prolific artist, but it's not an album I reach for a lot.

Wings Greatest:(1978)

So, obviously, I keep Wings in the Paul McCartney section of my collection. And, why not? After all, Paul is the driving creative force in all he does, no matter who's playing behind him.

Back To The Egg:(1979)

I like this album, I really do. It's just that it feels like the band is running out of steam a bit. And, it would be the last Wings record. This is also around the time when the production starts getting a little too slick. Rain water runs right off it. Old Siam, Sir is a killer track. As is, Arrow Through Me.

Give My Regards to Broadstreet:(1984)