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McCartney

Paul McCartneyAudio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (264 customer reviews)

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As half of the singing and songwriting core of The Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney stands amongst the most influential figures in 20th century music. With John Lennon, guitarist George Harrison and drummer Ringo Starr, the Beatles changed the face of popular music forever.

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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B000002UC5
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (264 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,649 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Lovely Linda
2. That Would Be Something
3. Valentine Day
4. Every Night
5. Hot As Sun/Glasses
6. Junk
7. Man We Was Lonely
8. Oo You
9. Momma Miss America
10. Teddy Boy
11. Singalong Junk
12. Maybe I'm Amazed
13. Kreen - Akrore

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Paul's first solo outing is very much a homegrown affair with him singing and playing everything (apart from a few harmonies by Linda). The expectations were high, and while not everything clicked, there was enough good stuff for the legend to continue. "That Would Be Something," "Man We Was Lonely," "The Lovely Linda," and "Teddy Boy" all make the grade, but everything is eclipsed by "Maybe I'm Amazed," which remains one of his most enduring songs, up there with anything the Beatles released (and which would have sounded quite at home on Let It Be). --Chris Nickson

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Only the near-finale "Maybe I'm Amazed" sounds like an actual completed song. Daniel Maltzman  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
It has certain great qualities most Beatles albums lack -- charm and spontaneity in particular. Christopher Watson  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
This remaster has wonderful dynamics compared to the original CD issue, and the 1993 remaster. sirguitarist  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
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58 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Actual REVIEW.... June 15, 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The audio of the McCartney reissue is more than I expected. This was essentially a home recording Paul made in the wake of the Beatles' break up - it just hadn't been announced yet. This remaster has wonderful dynamics compared to the original CD issue, and the 1993 remaster. The drums sound like they're in your room (first snare pop of "Every Night" floored me), the bass is strong but not exaggerated, the acoustic guitars are crisp (never enjoyed "The Lovely Linda" as much as this)

The bonus audio disc is rather short - but I'm glad it's on a separate disc, as the material is not up to the standards of the released album (as is usually the case with bonus tracks) The track that stood out for me was the in-progress backing tracks for "Oo You." The demo version of "Suicide" is only interesting because you can hear it in the context of the ending of "Glasses" from the released album. The bonus audio disc is the weakest part of the set, but still of interest to a McCartney fan (which I am.)

The DVD starts off with the EPK being shown on McCartney's site, and has several interesting "McCartney" album-related performances, most notably 2 performances from the 1979 line-up of Wings. Add in 2 more from MTV Unplugged (remember when MTV had music?) and it's a nice touch. The performance of "Suicide" leaves one wondering why it wasn't used instead of the demo on the bonus audio disc.

All I can say about the book is, THIS is what the extra money is for. Good quality, tons of pictures, very nicely done. A "coffee table" book just like this would easily sell for $30-$40.
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45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars McCartney Debut November 27, 2000
Format:Audio CD
When Paul McCartney released his first solo album and the first true solo studio album by a Beatle in 1970, it was almost universally panned. While it certainly doesn't matchup with any of the Beatles albums, it has aged better than alot of the music of the time. Mr. McCartney recorded the album at his farm and its greatest asset is the simple, down-home feel that permeates it. You can almost picture the newly married and new father just tooling around the house and living the country life and whenever the mood struck him, laying down a new track. He plays all the instruments and other than some backing vocals by Linda, sings all the songs. There are several instrumentals on the album and a couple of songs like "Man We Was Lonely" that are basically just a couple of lines sung over and over, but "Maybe I'm Amazed" is a true gem. The song ranks up there with anything he's done in his solo career and a wouldn't be slighted by songs in the Beatles catalog. Other standout tracks include the sweet "Every Night", "Singalong Junk" & "That Would Be Something".
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43 of 48 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Do it yourself June 14, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
There tend to be two prevailing views of this album, as there are with the Beatles album "Let it Be." One is that this is a bunch of amateurish noodlings done at home, with one or two good songs thrown in to give it credibility, and released out of sheer arrogance that everyone would want to hear it because it's by a famous person. The other view is that this is a classic album, displaying McCartney's viruosity as an all-around musician, as well as a funky kind of devil-may-care experimentation. In truth, there is validity to both points of view. Only two tracks are really polished or radio-ready: "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Every Night." Then there are the Beatle leftovers, "Junk" and "Teddy Boy," which feature excellent melodies. Then there are weird one-offs like "Kreen Akrore" that aren't worth listening to every time. Yet the album does stand as an important testament to the man's mindset at this crucial pivot in his career, and in some ways it stands as a portrait of domestic bliss rather like Lennon's "Double Fantasy" did ten years later. If you are a Paul fan, you will love this album's intimacy.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By DKPete
Format:Vinyl
From the outset I'd like to say, emphatically, that my problem is not with the contents of this album. It not only contains some very interesting McCartney music, it conjures memories of a very exciting time as a young Beatle fan: the anticipation of a solo album by one of the two main songwriting Beatles. Enough said on that.

While the CD counterpart of this re-issue is quite good, this vinyl release-like it's predecessor, Band On The Run-is a major disappointment. As a remaster, there is barely any difference at all from the original vinyl release (my original copy happens to be in mint condition hence, I'm able to make a very fair comparison between the two).

The primary disappointment, however, is with the vinyl pressing itself. Here's one for the irony files: my original pressing has next to no pops and clicks whatsoever while this brand spanking new re-issue is full of them-as is my 180g of Band On The Run.

Now we get to the packaging; a very attractive cover package in and of itself but, unfortunately, not a very practical one. Again, as with BOTR, the paper grade utilized for the jacket is too thin to house a heavy vinyl, double album set.

Secondly, pulling the albums/inner sleeves out of the jacket is quite an ordeal; the fit is so tight that you have to endlessly rock the record back and forth in order to pull the thing out of the cover. Taking the record itself out of the sleeve is just as painful. Again, to due an overly tight fit, one ends up soiling the edges of the disc in the effort to take it out.

These are not minor complaints. They completely take away from the pleasure of the "vinyl experience". Perhaps the people over at Hear Music/Concord/Starbucks don't have too much knowledge or care on the subject.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Paul's First Solo
This album closed the door on The Beatles. It's historical in nature and a solid start in McCartney's solo career.
Published 9 days ago by JD Willis III
4.0 out of 5 stars Now we're talking ...
I was very PLEASANTLY SURPRISED at the sound quality of Macca's remaster here. Looks like the McCartney Archived Collection is getting a very good treatment at Abbey Road studios. Read more
Published 11 days ago by R. Lanham
5.0 out of 5 stars Remasterd expertly, sound is incredible, photos are fantastic.
This is a terrific re-release supervised by Paul himself, it sounds like an SACD! The packaging and photos are gorgeous.
Published 13 days ago by C. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series
This is classic McCartney. The bonus material, the packaging, and the music is well worth the price. More for the fanatic fan than the casual listener, it is expensive. Read more
Published 23 days ago by scott malorny
3.0 out of 5 stars So-So
Not enough hits too many instrumentals.Expected far more from McCartney album...Hope to see better stuff from him in the future
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Published 1 month ago by mike garner
5.0 out of 5 stars Replaced album
What can be said... It's Paul's first solo project. He played all the instruments...no maybe about it, I am amazed
Published 1 month ago by Albert Ferrin
5.0 out of 5 stars 1
I am Beatlemaniac and this product besides being the history of rock n roll was the soundtrack of my life.
Published 1 month ago by Caiuby
5.0 out of 5 stars At leat I have this.
I choose this record because I heard it long time ago and was very interesting hear the first work alone without the Beatles, some somgs are simple but with high feelings ( for his... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jose julio torres campos
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
the bonus tracks make this album worth owning. the original recordings are great. the sound is great and McCartney certainly finding his place after the Beatles.
Published 1 month ago by vulture12
5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage McCartney
This issue is a very clean and flawless audiophile grade pressing loaded with extras for McCartney fans with the inclusion of a bonus disc. Highly recommened.
Published 1 month ago by Patrick O'Rorke
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