Every Paul McCartney Album Ranked (With a twist) Episode 4

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McCartney II
Back To The Egg
London Town
Wings At The Speed Of Sound
London Town
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[@stephenoleary5627]

The sparse, eerie arrangement on ‘Waterfalls’ only adds to its beauty.

[@Kieop]

I think I like the video more than I like the song. I find myself playing it a lot. But yeah, I think its sparseness is its strength.

[@milosit]

Andrew - you're making these videos very compelling! When you stopped at Venus and Mars I almost cried out 'No!' Can't wait for Episode 5.

[@melissabrown2109]

I can hardly wait for instalment number 5 either.

[@offtherealm5438]

The "Reception" intro blew me away as a kid.....one of the main reasons I became a bass player, before I even ever touched an actual bass guitar.

[@paulaelizabethg]

McCartney 2! I was 17 and ran out to buy it. Had the cover out forever. Art on the wall. I can remember hearing Temp Sec for the first time. I still don't get it. I played Egg so much I made scratches in the vinyl. The rocker So Glad to See You...wow. Love it. Rockestra.....LOVE. Paul sounds like he is having fun. London.....its a rainy day album. The cover tells the story. With a Little Luck....oh so pop. I always thought it needed John's contribution. Like when It's Getting Better on Pepper had John's "It can't get no worse." Speed of Sound is the Wings Over America touring album. AM radio in the US played it constantly and for 1976 it fit the airwaves perfectly. Its an album really of its time. I can't put it that high....but you lost me on Egg! To me, it would be much higher. Venus was another big one for that tour. Rock Show, was made to be played live. Some of his nonsensical lyrics were put down when it came out, but they are quite fun in retrospect. "I love you and, you, you seem to like me." So Paul....playful and witty.

[@fwnfaa]

I think McCartney 2 is a little pearl, love McCartneys curiosity , Coming up, Frozen Jap, One of these days, Front parlour.

[@petermoule8196]

Absolutely love Back To The Egg,but respect your opinion. Got my copy signed by Linda,Paul and Denny when they were promoting it on Capital Radio. There was about 30 of us waiting in reception when they had finished,got to speak to all three for a few minutes, Linda asking how far I had come and how long I'd been waiting,lovely lady.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Excellent! 👍

[@JaySpangler]

I used to dislike Back To The Egg, except for maybe 3 select personal favorites. And just recently, it all of a sudden clicked for me and now I really enjoy putting it on. I remember hearing a story from (I think it was) Laurence Juber, saying that he recalled Paul Simon visiting McCartney in the control room and was absolutely transfixed as he listened to the unusual syncopation and unique harmonic changes on "Arrow Through Me" ...very unconventional as pop and yet very intuitive-feeling to the listener... a la McCartney's magic abilities (which Simon also possesses similar talent for). I love the mental image of Simon hearing it for the first time with McCartney, in a moment of awe and inspiration at its creativity. Thanks for the video Andrew!

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Hadn't heard the Paul Simon story bedore, thanks for that!

[@Bobmacca64]

My top 10 by the way: 1) Band On The Run/2) Chaos and Creation in the Backyard/ 3) Flaming Pie/ 4) Back To The Egg/5) Ram/6) Tug Of War/7) London Town/8) Egypt Station/ 9) Venus and Mars/ 10) Flowers In The Dirt.

[@Bobmacca64]

I like the kind of humble nature of Waterfalls:) no big production, a somehow 'simple' song...love it and love the McCartney II album, although I could never put it in my top 10, I think. But it's great for what it is. I absolutely love Back To The Egg. Very fond memories of discovering the album, my first album by Paul/ Wings...

[@karstenpost1477]

Danke! Thank you for all your thoughtful reflexions on all Beatles related issues. Really inspiring every time👍🏻 This big Paul McCartney runthrough is the latest example 🍀

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoy the videos 🙂👍

[@fabfour4099]

I bought Paul’s music and animation dvd on a whim and was stunned when our church music director (PhD) said “We All Stand Together” is Paul’s finest work.

[@TheSchemel]

You finally did one of these videos on my day off!😊 unfortunately I am running errands right now, so I will have give you my rankings when I get home. I'll say this Andrew, you do a great job and I always look forward to your videos, so thank you!

[@commanderstraker6732]

I'm a big Joe English fan so anything he drums on gets my thumbs up 👍 from the Wings era! . My two favourites off London Town are "Don't let it bring you down" (especially the instrumental ending) , and Morse Moose and the Grey Goose". Looks like you're saving my ultimate Wings album, "Wings Over America" for another episode!!

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Yes Wings Over America will be done along with the other live albums but I'm hoping I can then slot them all in to this list

[@commanderstraker6732]

@@AndrewDixonMusic Superb!! 👍

[@NNnn-zc2bm]

"Don't let it bring you down" and "Morse Moose and the Grey Goose" are my favourites from London Town too 😀

[@aurelien_V]

Once again a very interesting episode. I must admit I am a little sad for Back to the Eggs. I love this album so much. So Glad to See You Here is probably in my top 5 McCartney songs (the vocals are incredible in my opinion). But of course we all have our stories with this discography. Thanks for this new episode.

[@codyknoxable]

Some surprising rankings in this one! Lots of fun. Very much looking forward to the finale!

[@astrosjer822]

Andrew great job and list. Maybe a list of his compilations too would be nice!

[@josephmantineo1376]

Hello Andrew I am Loving this ranking video series. And I am finding myself being interested in these albums all over again - well the ones I haven’t listened to in a while thank you very much!! I’m looking forward to the next video. take care. And thanks again

[@alinaisyou]

I'm going to have to listen to Venus and Mars a few more times. So many people hyped it up that I wound up feeling underwhelmed. Meanwhile, I love the first side of Back to the Egg immediately. The other side, Over Easy, is... well, let's just say I'm struggling to connect with it. But totally agree with you on McCartney II. Wish Check My Machine was on the standard release as it's such a good companion for Temporary Secretary. Bang up job as usual, Andrew!

[@zeppelinfan9360]

He mentions my man Jimmy Page on the Venus and Mars albums.

[@matthewbuzzell8601]

Andrew! Another great episode! I think you really hit the nail on the head with BTTE. It has long been an album that I have wanted to love but couldn’t figure out why it doesn’t fully satisfy. As you stated, it is concept album without a clear concept. Brilliant observation! Thanks for all you do!

[@sharonevans6864]

Very interesting listing, have never heard Back to the Egg so can't give an opinion on that one. Some of these are getting hard to find we definitely need an archive release on that one for sure. Take care Andrew!

[@stephen6869]

Nice video once again. Venus and Mars is also a big favourite, remember listening to “magneto and titanium man” for the first time and thought it was really a catchy song, loved it. Mccartney must have been a fan of Marvel at the time.

[@timshearn8203]

Very much enjoying this series Andrew, keep them coming. I am surprised London Town didn't hit a higher place. What a song 'I'm Carrying' really is..a McCartney classic in my book.

[@Wayner71]

Yes, it's always disappointing when something iconic printed on an album cover disappears. I was similarly disappointed when the words "Enosification by Brian Eno" disappeared from the cover of my favorite Genesis album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' in recent years. These albums are historic documents and should be left intact.

[@elliotmarsh]

Just listened to McCartney 2 for the first time - bought the 2CD Archive for a holiday - and I think it’s wonderful. I love whimsical experimental McCartney the most (Wild Life, Ram..). The bonus material is out of this world - Secret Friend a real deep cut classic and my favourite song in the package. Should have been on the main album perhaps, but all good!

[@melissabrown2109]

Thank you very much for this instalment today,Andrew.I needed cheering up as I am in isolation due to the dreaded covid.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Oh heck, get well soon!

[@melissabrown2109]

@@AndrewDixonMusic thank you.The upside,if there can be one,is that the current bad weather is the perfect excuse to stay inside.

[@edised71]

London Town is my favourite Wings album! It's also the first I listened to circa 1979, my Mum had the cassette and we used to play it all the time in the car...

[@bertfromseasamestreet]

Fun video! :)

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Oh shoot, I thought we’d get the rest in this episode! No matter. Just more to look forward to 😊. I’ve enjoyed these so much.

[@TheSchemel]

Out of these five albums, Venus and Mars tops my list. It is my favorite Wings album hands down. Call Me Back Again is an underrated masterpiece. It frickin rocks! 1.) Venus and Mars 2.) Back to the Egg 3.) London Town 4.) Wings at the Speed of Sound 5.) McCartney ll It took me years and years to appreciate Silly Love Songs, but I do like it now. Paul's bass playing is incredible, it makes the song.

[@Kieop]

I was only 2 when I heard Silly Love Songs for the first time. I don't remember how old I was when I really listened to it for the first time, but I remember being blown away b/c I had never heard polyphony before. The funky bass, the horns, the polyphony, the positive message, it has everything I love. One of my favourite songs of all time.

[@davidjackson5449]

Hi Andrew, generally agree with ranking though you clearly rank Egypt Station a lot higher than I would .My ranking would have McCartney 111 a lot higher in the list and I think McCartney 2 would be a lot lower. My suprise high ranking albums would be Wild Life and Red Rose speedway which I,m sure most will rank low in the list. Cheers

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Cheers David. You might have something to say about where Wild Life is in the list after the next episode! 😉

[@beckcole-picton852]

Totally agree! I'm a big McCartney III fan as well and would rank it higher than Egypt Station.

[@beckcole-picton852]

Another great episode in this fantastic series Andrew, great job!! Here is my list up to this point: 1. Flaming Pie 2. Venus And Mars 3. Chaos And Creation In The Backyard 4. Tug Of War 5. McCartney III 6. Wings At The Speed Of Sound 7. Flowers In The Dirt 8. London Town 9. Pipes Of Peace 10. Back to The Egg 11.McCartney II 12. Memory Almost Full 13. Egypt Station 14. Off The Ground 15. New 16. Electric Arguments 17. Press To Play 18. Run Devil Run 19. Driving Rain 20. Unplugged 21. Broad Street 22. Russian Album 23. Kisses On The Bottom

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Very similar to mine! 👍

[@beckcole-picton852]

@@AndrewDixonMusic Yep I think they are - although I think I like McCartney III as much as you like Egypt Station!

[@nielsbie8922]

Where is Band onthe run?

[@beckcole-picton852]

@@nielsbie8922 This is my ranking for the albums that Andrew has ranked so far. Band On The Run will be covered in his next video

[@nielsbie8922]

@@beckcole-picton852 of course

[@alexharvey1787]

Great video again Andy, The point you make regarding Back To The Egg is interesting……..I feel similar about Pipes Of Peace, the songs are good, the album just doesn’t quite flow……each song sounds better individually (in my opinion)

[@skee19]

I loved this video Andrew ! It’s great and I have a lot to say as I grew up with all of these albums . Wings was my favorite band at this time! McCartney 2 was interesting. “Coming Up” a great track and always thought “On the Way” such a great song . I haven’t heard the reissue but it’s very expensive on eBay! I know you have said it’s a must have!Back to the Egg very underrated album . As you know, I wrote a review of this album and the summer of 1979 for Beatlefan publication a few years ago 😀. I like everyone hopes it’s the next box set with London Town. LT is ok not great not bad . I was disappointed when it was released after WOA. I expected a much bigger hard rocking album . I am very interested in what a combined album box set would look like 🤔? At the Speed of Sound is my favorite Wings album. I know BOTR is the best but Speed was at the apex of their popularity! I was 14 then and the album never left my turntable that spring/summer 1976. I called into every NY radio station trying to win tickets 🎫 back then . These were the days of rotary phones. I kept getting a guys house in NYC and he said kid you call one More time I will come to your house and kick your ass lol! Such great memories

[@skee19]

Of course Venus & Mars a classic as well . I just revisited it the last few days on Spotify!

[@pockenrop5837]

Fantastic video. Your summation at 0:00:40 of McCartney II as an album you like in theory is spot on. I feel exactly the same. The archive has both ruined the original album and at the same time redeemed it. And Waterfalls is just a bit too slow - speed it up by about 10-20% (which is possible if you listen to the Take It Away podcast episode at 1.2x speed) and the song is greatly improved. The single version is also a verse shorter too. Also, I had no idea that they had dropped "Terpsichory" from the lyrics on the back of the Venus & Mars, and now that I know that I am equally annoyed. I learnt that from the album and it's been very useful in Cryptic Crosswords. I would also cite Famous Groupies for teaching me the words "Pulchritude" and also what a Proscenium Arch is. Mind you took me a few years to learn what a groupie really was...

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Sorry to have broken the Terpsichory news to you! 😄

[@CMI_MUSIC]

@@AndrewDixonMusic Andrew, BTW you have two different versions of the sleeve of Venus And Mars with these 2 LPs you have.

[@beatleman69]

Good ranking thus far. I totally agree with you on Venus and Mars. His song Warm and Beautiful is a great love song. Time to Hide is a good number, it has a good rhythem to it.

[@beatleboy0195]

I love the last 2 wings albums and I heard in a McCartney interview he does too but I don't think he does, off London town I've thought for years he should've been doing I'm carrying live and when I bought I've had enough when it came out I played it to death I thought the needle would go through to the other side lol. thanks Andrew.

[@rossgregor4817]

Venus and Mars at One for me so far. Saw The Rock Show tour in Nov 75 where he played the entire album minus the last song medley. Still find it a very consistent, high energy album with several standout tracks.You're doing a great job with a difficult task!

[@graniterhythm53]

Don't think Paul has ever done live 'Love In Song' from Venus & Mars - a shame!

[@tjjelsema7222]

London Town is an album I initially wrote off as somewhat MOR but came to really enjoy it years later.

[@melissabrown2109]

"With a Little Luck" is one of my personal favourites too.

[@matthewmcguinness3651]

Always enjoyable Andrew… I am of the same view with Back to the egg; sounds disjointed and almost as if he was going through the motions at this point. Always thought Arrow through me is a Buried Smooth FM classic though!

[@mozart9991]

Probably I end up with this as my top 5: 1) Band on the Run 2) McCartney 3) Ram 4) Flaming Pie (Those top 4 are very hard to rank - they're all very good and each unique) 5) Venus and Mars with honorable mentions for Chaos and Creation and Egypt Station

[@petermustonen5620]

Very interesting, thank You! But have to say, that Spirits of Ancient Egypt is a masterpiece! And I've always had the feeling that I will understand the true greatness of McCartney 2 after a decade or two, and so will the world! London Town - with enjoyability ranked number one, so far.

[@shadshowadradna]

I suppose it's in the nature of recording everything yourself that you - especially in the pre-digital age - end up recording tracks that go on a bit too long - especially if it's an instrumental or a largely ad libbed song. I believe it was the late Eddie Klein who did an amazing job in editing down several of the McCartney II tracks (and again this was back in the days of razorblade editing). I bought the Waterfalls single as a kid more because it was Paul McCartney and it was going cheap than because I loved the song. I've loved the B-side ever since then, but I've only recently started to appreciate Waterfalls and the depth of emotion that he's revealing, but playing down. And I think the barebones arrangement helps to convey that sense of playing it down and also, perhaps, the loneliness that he fears. But even the edit feels a little too long. And I wish he'd spent a little longer on the lyrics. But regardless, I am starting to like it a lot more now. Conversely, I agree with you about With A Little Luck - it has to be the full-length album version every time. Although there's nothing remotely reggae about that interlude in the song, I always call it the "excursion on the version" as it's more of a remix of the rest of the song than an instrumental break. But anyway, yeah, Waterfalls too long; With A Litte Luck too short if anything, and who knows why.

[@knockknock705]

1. Venus and Mars 2. Run Devil Run 3. Flaming Pie 4. Tug of War 5. New 6. Chaos and Creation in the Backyard 7. McCartney III 8. Flowers in the Dirt 9. Egypt Station 10. Memory Almost Full 11. At the Speed of Sound 12. Back to the Egg 13. Driving Rain 14. Unplugged 15. Electric Argument 16. McCartney II 17. Choba B CCCP 18. Off the Ground 19. London Town 20. Pipes of Peace 21. Give My Regards to Broadstreet 22. Press to Play 23. Kisses on the Bottom Through Episode 4

[@peka7776]

All ranked Fab.👌🏽

[@laurencetyson7395]

I believe Lol Creme (10cc etc) plays the "gizmo " on "I'm carrying " (although not credited)

[@jedikiah1541]

I like "Waterfalls" as it is. Not saying it is among Paul's very best, but the sparse arrangement works really well. Back To The Egg is Paul going new wave on several tracks, and it works well intermittently, but it is good Paul was willing to try new things. The more traditional songs like "Getting Closer" and "Baby's Request" are two of the highlights - "Arrow Through Me", too.

[@mrblackford6239]

Another great video. I would have ranked Back to the Egg higher but I see your point. Where will Band on the Run end up. I know where I would put it

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Where would you put it?

[@mrblackford6239]

Band on the Run is number one for me. Not a dud on the album. I would put that album up against any other Beatles album

[@stationminute]

That's mostly how I'd rank them too, though I would put Venus and Mars at #1 overall so far. And I would move London Town up a bit higher if we go with the expanded track listing that includes Mull of Kintyre. Anyhow, Wings Over America was my gateway to appreciating late 70's Paul, so it'll be interesting to see where that gets slotted on the final list.

[@richardharris5452]

I'm glad someone else likes Morse Moose and the Grey Goose as much as I do, Andrew, and With A Little Luck remains one of my favourite McCartney songs of them all (has to be the album version, as you say). But Venus and Mars remains my favourite Paul album of the lot and I'd have to put it above Flaming Pie as excellent as that is.

[@kevanbrown7620]

1. RAM 2. Band On The Run 3. McCartney 4. Flaming Pie 5. Venus and Mars Tracks like Maybe I'm Amazed, Everynight, Junk, OO You, Too Many People, Ram On, Dear Boy, Uncle Albert, Admiral Halsey, Heart Of The Country, 3 Legs, Band On The Run, Jet, Let Me Roll It, Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five, Listen To What The Man Said, Venus and Mars, Letting Go, Young Boy, Calico Skies, Flaming Pie, Somedays, Little Willow. That's McCartney at his solo best.

[@melissabrown2109]

Also love "With a Little Luck".

[@MattTC1028]

Goodnight Tonight and Daytime Nighttime Suffering would have kicked BTTE up a few notches.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Completely agree!

[@michaeljohnson-hy2yg]

I agree actually, got George Martin on waterfalls could have been magnificent! But I still love the song Andrew

[@dave44xxx]

Back to the Egg is a top 5 album for me... But your top 3 are mine as well

[@feber16]

Back to Egg ranks much higer for me. I attempted to rank Paul's album a few weeks ago, but it was too hard so I just divided them into thirds and grouped them that way. He has so many really good ones! I would have Egg in the top third. I never did care much for Egypt Station -- it is in my bottom third along with New and Mac 11. I will soon give Egypt Station another listen. There have only been 3 songs on that album that I really liked - Back to Brazil, Dominoes and In Spite of All the Danger. The others were okay but nothing special to me. Maybe I will change my mind after another listen or two. I do love the cover art work! I haven't listened to Driving Rain for ages either - that one is way at the bottom, but will give it another chance. Nothing odd about loving San Ferry Anne. I have always loved that song too! I am ready for your next review where Ram will be Numero Uno!! 😄(Ram is Number One for me too).

[@adrianmist6681]

I've been enjoying these videos Andrew and was disappointed that this one didn't take us right through to the end/beginning. Although I understand that we're not all going to agree on which albums are better or worse I have to strongly disagree with your love for Speed Of Sound. I bought this album on the day of release and was very disappointed, for me it has become Paul's cabaret album and goes against everything that I thought The Beatles were opposed to. The songs on this album, in my opinion, are for the people who preferred Please Release Me over Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever. I can't imagine John or George wanting to get behind any of these songs, perhaps this is the ultimate McCartney solo album? I realise though that Paul appeals to many different tastes. Looking forward to the final episode where I'm sure your final no.1 album will be revealed and I think I know which one that will be. My favourite will probably be your no.2.

[@kevinfitzsimons41]

Always thought ‘Must do something about it’ from Wings at the speed of sound would have been ideal for David Cassidy and would probably have been a big hit for him. Lyrically and musically it’s right up his street.

[@dinnerwithgreedo]

I respect your opinion of Back To The Egg. I don't like it... but i respect it.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Is it a favourite of yours?

[@dinnerwithgreedo]

​@@AndrewDixonMusic Absolutely! A lot of great songs on this album. Getting Closer (hoping to get the version where Denny sings lead on the Archive) We're Open Tonight (short and mysterious sounding) Spin It On (full out rocker) Again and Again and Again (Denny's song which at the time critics said was the best on the album) Old Siam Sir (the riff after the verses is epic) Arrow Through Me (great melody and that horn riff... excellent). Rockestra Theme (i've always loved this from first listen. I have not had any dinner. What???) So Glad To See You Here (more Rockestra!!!) Baby's Request (it's just great) So there's only 3 songs that i'd happily skip. (I even like both 'The Broadcast' but they don't really count).

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

@@dinnerwithgreedo Don't disagree with any of that (as I say, I like the songs), it just doesn't seem to come together as an album for me that I enjoy as much as most of his others 👍

[@offtherealm5438]

Andrew, unrelated....but I'd really be curious what you would think of my own original music....being a lifelong Beatles fan myself. "To be like The Beatles, you can't be anything like them".

[@mozart9991]

Only note here is that 'Back To The Egg' is better, imho, than 'London Town' and 'At the Speed of Sound'. Cheers.

[@nielsbie8922]

1. Band On the Run 2. Memory Almost Full 3. Flaming Pie 4. Ram 5. Flowers In The Dirt 6. Tug of War 7. Venus and Mars 8. Red Rose Speedway 9. Back To the Egg 10. McCartney 11. Chaos 12. Driving Rain 13. Egypt Station 14. New 15. Wings At Speed of Sound 16. Pipes of Peace 17. Chooba 17. Run Devil Run 18. Electric Arguments 19. Kisses at the bottom 20. Press to Play

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Big love for Memory Almost Full! 👍

[@nielsbie8922]

@@AndrewDixonMusic yes love this album to death

[@mrblackford6239]

Also did you notice that in his tour merchandise he is selling a 4 pack of coasters that includes London Town and Back to the Egg!! Coincidence????

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Could well be another clue!

[@Man_of_Oil]

I agree with you about Back to the Egg, it has some phenomenal songs but imo they're just in arguably the worst order possible. The flow is a little incoherent, it's a bit front loaded with the second half feeling like an afterthought/unfinished, the concept isn't super straightforward... That said I think there IS a great album there, and a different ordering could do a world of good. I worked one out a while ago that's honestly just a few minor tweaks, but I think it's a great improvement: side 1: 1. Reception 2. Getting Closer 3. Spin It On 4. Again and Again 5. Arrow Through Me 6. Rockestra Theme 7. After the Ball/Million Miles Side 2: 1. We're Open Tonight 2. Old Siam Sir 3. To You 4. Winter Rose/Love Awake 5. The Broadcast 6. So Glad To See You Here 7. Baby's Request I'd honestly probably remove Rockestra Theme/So Glad To See You Here and make them a single, and maybe add Cage near the end if I were taking more creative liberty. But I wanted to keep it somewhat true to the original. Regardless, using my custom tracklist it's a top 10 Macca album for me. But as it was released it falls down a few slots.

[@Man_of_Oil]

Similar feeling about McCartney II - There's an unused double album tracklist that was on some acetate bootleg or something that I recreated on streaming using the Archive Collections. It's a fantastically weird listen and I've always felt he should've gone all in on the weirdness of that era. As it was released it feels a little neutered or commercialized. Definitely more difficult to get through the full double album (it starts with like 10 minutes of instrumentals, and the first song with lyrics is "All You Horse Riders", which is just hilarious) but it's more rewarding as well imo. You probably won't be surprised to hear I prefer the two LP version of Red Rose Speedway either lol.

[@michaelberthelot3594]

Disagree with you on Back To The Egg. It is in my top 6.

[@fabfour4099]

Please include “McGear” lp

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Getting Closer is a great Squeeze song.

[@deanwells2150]

Noooooo!! What have you done to Back To The Egg? The greatest Wings album by a country mile.

[@TheSchemel]

As I go through my McCartney/Wings CD's I didn't realize how many different copies I have of each album. Four different copies of the CD NEW, why? Plus I have the vinyl versions and box sets of each album. Andrew please help me, I think I'm a Paul McCartney junkie!!

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

I'm no use for advice. I've got at least 6 copies of McCartney III ! 😄

[@TheSchemel]

@@AndrewDixonMusic lol. I think I do as well

[@TheSchemel]

And don't forget about the downloaded versions

[@imemine6494]

.. C'mon Andrew, let's have a debate about McCartney, and whether he should continue touring???

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

I still stand by what I said here before he was due to do Glastonbury 2020 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jV6ofatnibKql9k

[@charlesbronson4282]

Are you the lead singer from the Proclaimers?

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Are you expecting a sensible reply to this question?

[@tyronewhitehead2737]

Remembering all Paul’s albums bought back fab memories I must say your very good at this isn’t Paul a very clever musician

[@markbowen6623]

In terms of Waterfalls, I like the fact it's underproduced. Had it been over produced it could have ended up far too glutinous.

[@PaleCrow]

Thus far I have zero disagreements with this ranking.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

I'm sure we can fix that in the next episode 😀

[@TheEeliciousOne]

I do not agree with you on Venus & Mars, but since it is a personal affection for the record, I can't fault you. It's not a favorite of mine at all. As for London Town's "I'm Carrying", maybe Paul shouldn't have advertised it so much. At least maybe he shouldn't have been "carrying" in 1980 when he went to Japan.

[@derekroberts6654]

i have a frustrating relationship with “Venus & Mars” (to a lesser extent “Band On The Run”) especially compared to the live album “Wings Over America” (why did you skip that?) Let me explain if they were to remix just one of Paul’s 70s Wings albums, V&M desperately needs it. I heard the live album “Wings Over America” first and was absolutely blown away then when i finally heard V&M it was like the bland diet version of “Wings Over America”. I prefer to hear “Venus & Mars/Rockshow/Jet as one medley than the original recordings. “Call Me Back Again” sounds better live, “Let Me Roll It”, Magneto & Titanium Man” and “Letting Go”…better on “Wings Over America” even “Live & Let Die” sound better. (With the small exception of “Band On The Run”, “Listen To What The Man Said”, and “Silly Love Songs”) I’ll even go so far as saying “Lady Madonna” sounds better.. 😮

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Absolutely Venus and Mars could massively benefit from a remix. Maybe we'll get one next year in the half speed remaster campaign? I did a later episode of this series where I built in live and compilation albums 👍

[@davemack7577]

Wings song are separate and should not be considered part of solo McCartney!

[@offtherealm5438]

To me, the London Town song seemed like a Beatles track....if they would have continued onward. A bit of a deep track though.

[@warwickhiggs8229]

ANDREW I BELIEVE YOU AND ALL THE MCCARTNEY FANS ARE BEING RIPPED OFF BY THE PATHETIC REMastered archives ! you only have to appreciate the sounds of the artist remasters to hear the shortchange ppl gives us ! let alone the prices ! IE : ELTON JOHN has amazing remasters for around £20 !

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

I don't disagree that the Archive boxes are very expensive, but I also think that they are additional options for those that want them, while any McCartney fan who just wants the remastered album and a disc of extras, will also be able to get those for about £20, and I think that so long as that remains the case then I think that's a good deal for fans.

[@stepheng1690]

Although at the end of the day it's all about opinions & personal taste but having Back To The Egg & London Town so low is a travesty Andrew especially with some of historically some of Macca's worst music way way higher!! Both are up there easily in his top 10 or even top 5 albums ever & for once I think you are wrong.....

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

But if the criteria for ranking is, as stated "how much I enjoy the album", I can only take from an album the amount of enjoyment it gives me, I can't force more from it. If I rank album let's say 12th in terms of enjoyment and you put it 3rd, we're both completely right. If I rank an album 1st for enjoyment it gives me, and you put it last, again we're both right.

[@stepheng1690]

@@AndrewDixonMusic I can't argue with that logic 👍