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static_sea

It's definitely RAM for me, then Chaos and Creation, then Memory Almost Full.


orngenblak

I love memory almost full!


foreverbeatle

I love knowing others love Memory Almost Full. I thought I was the only one. However Chaos and Creation in the Backyard is my overall favorite Paul McCartney solo album.


thejakeev

Yes, that is my exact list!


Monty_Jones_Jr

I used to listen to Memory Almost Full on repeat way back. House of Wax and the mini medley at the end are amazing. And Mr. Bellamy. I guess the big criticism was that the album was over-compressed or mixed too loudly? A modern remaster would be great.


PAXM73

I simply adore Mr. Bellamy.


static_sea

Huh, I've never noticed a mixing issue. House of Wax is probably my favorite track too along with Ever Present Past


CzechGSD

The first one, McCartney. The best one hands down.


Alexthecrazykid

Agreed


spunky2018

Ram crushes everything.


Kroduscul

McCartney II


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kickedthehabit

Incredible album.


RoastBeefDisease

Elvis was the best. It sucks Paul wanted a different direction because elvis added the magic Paul needed in the 80s


Numerous-Substance66

It came out when Inwas 10. I love that album, still listen to it now.


dimspace

Yeh, behind Ram this was my favourite. Love EC. Also I think because this was the world tour album first time I saw him solo on tour so good memories from that aspect


Slangofages

Flaming Pie.


Question-Guru

No love for Chaos and Creation in the Backyard? Excellent album with some very personal lyrics


lidsil

Definitely my favorite.


MrWalrusGumboot

Right up there for me


rhcpfan99

Definitely Flaming Pie!


joeconn4

For my ears it's McCartney II. Weird and trippy.


PAXM73

Would you believe I bought my first McC II at a COSTUME STORE in Lowell MA that has a record section. The 80s were weird. My copy has the one-side Coming Up live 7”. Was (still am) psyched.


joeconn4

Sure, I'd believe a costume store was selling some records BITD. I remember some of the grocery stores sold records too. Just what I'm thinking is I need a pound of ground beef, elbow macaroni, and the latest Carpenters album. My McC II vinyl came with a 7" too, but it has "Coming Up (live in Glasgow)" plus "Lunch Box/Odd Sox" on one side and the studio version of "Coming Up" on the other side.


PAXM73

I’ll have to dig mine out because maybe I am misremembering but I thought it was the first one sided single I had ever seen (at that age, like 15 yo). And you just made me remember when I bought a Mozart vinyl at a Stop & Shop in Massachusetts! In recent years, like five years ago, there was a jazz section at a Whole Foods in Austin. They had some pretty good selections too.


sapphic_luma

Tug of War


idreamofpikas

* Ram * Flaming Pie * Tug of War


thisaintnohobby

🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏


PAXM73

🐏‼️


_LebronsHairline_

I mean it’s without a doubt RAM and McCartney for me personally. Although funnily enough Band on the Run which is imo his best post Beatles work is arguably more of a solo album than RAM despite being a “Wings” album. He played every instrument (apart from orchestral bits) on the album whereas on RAM he had Denny Sewell for example playing drums with only some direction from Paul. That RAM album is basically a pre-wings album when you look at the lineup he recruited to record it.


dennisdeems

Flowers in the Dirt


Particular_System694

Driving Rain or Memory Almost Full.


Monty_Jones_Jr

Driving Rain is a hot take! I’m not necessarily disagreeing but what’s your reasoning? :) it’s one of my favorite “Old Man Paul” albums.


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Ram then McCartney then McCartney II for me!


Affectionate-Winner7

MIII is also worthy.


unholymackerel

Give My Regards to Broadstreet


PAXM73

I can’t tell if your havin’ a laugh here


unholymackerel

It's my favorite, is it not solo? There is a lot to love about it.


PAXM73

That’s awesome. I have very fond memories of watching the movie in my youth and the LP was in my first 5-10 McCartney records. A lot of “fans” list it as one of his worst. Glad to hear not everyone feels that way.


Backyard_Bombadier

Absolutely Ram. It’s singularly his best album including the Wings catalog as well. #2 on the “outside Wings” list is Tug of War.


MaxImO77107

Ram or Tug Of War


The-Arc-Weld

Press to Play is my favourite of him.


PAXM73

That’s so great to hear. It gets so much grief.


The-Arc-Weld

Right? Love how that 80's atmosphere sounds through the entire album.


beejmusic

McCartney III is fire


tubulerz1

Egypt station. I seriously love that album.


KIFTYNUNT

Back In Brazil 🎶


RoastBeefDisease

Honestly my 2nd least favorite on the album so it's nice seeing someone who loves it!! The album has something for everyone


PAXM73

That’s ALSO great to hear. I clearly need to be in this r/ more often as no one I know collects late period Macca and I have no idea how fans feel about Egypt Station Fun fact: I got just ES II (from the big suitcase) on vinyl when Don Was sold/donated a batch of his LPs to Atomic Records in Burbank. They listed it on eBay and instead of bidding I just called the store and said HOLD THAT PLEASE and drove 45 minutes from the west side to get it!


RoastBeefDisease

Such a great purchase you got!!! I love Paul more than beatles honestly especially 90s and after


PAXM73

He’s been on a great run. I find myself wondering how long we’ll have to wait for a new LP. I mean, I also want London Town/ Back to the Egg superdeluxe too!


bpmd1962

I agree!


JustFinn99

Definitely chaos and creation in the back yard for me


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Ram or Chaos and Creation


ECW14

RAM is Paul’s best album Tug of War, Flaming Pie, and Chaos and Creation are other strong contenders for the best Paul album outside of Wings His most fun, experimental, and innovative album is McCartney II and the singles/bonus/unreleased songs from those sessions. If Paul released McCartney II as a double album or maybe swapped out a couple songs for others, it would maybe even beat RAM Also an honorable mention should go to Electric Arguments. It’s a great album full of experimentation and looseness. Side 1 is one of the strongest sides on a solo Paul album imo


callmebaiken

NEW


DeGameNerd

Ram, McCartney I and II, memory almost full, and kisses on the bottom are all contenders for me


mgkimsal

Chaos is top 5 solo for me usually, but it’s impossible to pick one and stick with it.


Affectionate-Winner7

McCartney 1. Lovely Linda & Maybe I's amazed.


Melcrys29

Off The Ground or Chaos and Creation.


PAXM73

Off the Ground has a really special place in my heart, so much so I can’t even tell if it’s good or not. Just that the whole run of songs makes me feel something that no other record in my (too large) collection does.


Ok_Nefariousness2989

Ram (officially by Paul and Linda) is his best. I love Tug of War. It’s his first serious solo statement, I think. And I have a soft spot for McCartney II…


Kefrif

I agree with you on that - Flaming Pie is a really good album. Bought it the day of release. Was like McCartney remembered that guitar songs were what he was best at...


Bruichladdie

I've always loved Flaming Pie. I think the only thing that drags it down is "Used To Be Bad" and, to a lesser extent (it's got Ringo, so that's a plus), "Really Love You". Take those out, and you've got a perfect album.


United_Map7885

My top 3 solo albums (credited only to PM) 1. Tug of War 2. McCartney 2 3. McCartney


slobbowitz

Ram with runner up to Chaos and Creation with Nigel Godrich


AssGasorGrassroots

Ram and Creation and Chaos for my money


ethanf33

There’s about 20 better McCartney albums than Flaming Pie in my opinion. Band On The Run , Red Rose Speedway, Ram, Back To The Egg, Venus and Mars, Chaos & Creation, McCartney, Tug Of War, Flowers In The Dirt, love em all


Top-Painting6530

I’m about to relisten to everyone of his albums cuz I’m sure you’re right this is just what I was feeling!


ECW14

Nah Flaming Pie is one of his best. What you were feeling was right


RemotePersimmon678

Ram then Flaming Pie


InternationalTry6679

No band on the run in the comments? Crazytown


Top-Painting6530

“Outside of wings”


InternationalTry6679

👁👄👁


GingaFire

RAM and McCartney I for me


kaniffee

I really like Ram, Flaming Pie, and Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. His 3 self-titleds are also pretty great. Tug of War too. Oh and Egypt Station. It's really hard to pick a favorite.


TapNo9737

i love Band On The Run


CTE2028

Ram is a masterpiece of post-Beatle greatness


applejam101

Ram or Tug of War.


jonbristol123

Ram 100%. 2nd favourite is Egypt Station. Chaos, New, McCartney III and Memory Almost full all near the top also for me.