Paul McCartney-Band On The Run (1973)

A genius and figure, Paul McCartney is the most successful ex-Beatle solo, one of the great fundamental geniuses of music, creator of many albums considered masterpieces and a legendary composer.
In 1973, after publishing several high-quality albums such as "McCartney", "Ram" or "Red Rose Speedway", he released his absolute masterpiece; "Band On The Run", album that would catapult him to the highest point of his career.
An album that breathes an extraordinary aura, from production to compositions, which strike the perfect balance between melodies, creativity and the musician's perfectionist ambition.
The title song is an immortal classic of rock music, with its different musical settings and rhythmic changes.
However, not only this mythical song is the only one that stands out in this fantastic album since the entire repertoire is absolutely out of the ordinary, such as the surreal "Jet", the rock "Helen Wheels", the acoustic "Bluebird", or the fantastic "Picasso's Last Words".
In the years and decades that followed, other Paul McCartney albums were very similar in success, but none can compete with this sensational masterpiece.

Paul McCartney & Wings-Venus And Mars (1975)

In 1975, Paul McCartney continued to unleash his immense creativity, releasing his fourth album with his band Wings. The former Beatle even allowed himself the luxury of giving more prominence in the songwriting to some of his bandmates, such as Jimmy McCulloch and arranger Tony Hatch. In addition to the usual Wings members Denny Laine, his wife Linda McCartney, Jimmy McCulloch, and Geoff Britton (the latter replaced mid-session by Joe English) Allen Toussaint, Dave Mason, and Tom Scott also contributed to these recordings. "Venus and Mars" is one of their most energetic works, clearly focused on rock, as demonstrated by the powerful "Medicine Jar", the energetic "Magneto and Titanium Man" and "Rock Show" and the bluesy "Spirits of Ancient Egypt", However, the melodic side remains very present in m,any moments of the album, such as the beautiful title track, the tender "Love In Song", the rhythmic "Letting Go", the exquisite "Listen To What The Man Said", and the melancholic "Treat Her Gently". As with their previous releases, this album once again reached number one on the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, achieving triple platinum status.

Paul McCartney-Tug Of War (1982)

Paul McCartney's fifth solo album marked another of his great works, following several releases of undeniable quality but equally conventional and predictable soft pop and commercial rock songs, such as "London Town", "Back to the Egg", and "McCartney II". With "Tug of War", Paul not only returned to the top of the charts but also crafted a work featuring some of the best songs of his entire solo career. Moreover, the collaborations with renowned musicians like George Martin, Steve Gadd, Eric Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Stanley Clarke, Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr, and Denny Laine added the perfect extra layer of appeal for a wider audience. Songs like "Ebony and Ivory" sung as a duet with Stevie Wonder, "Take it Away", "Somebody Who Cares", "Tug Of War", "Get It" or "Here Today", strengthened a work full of unforgettable melodies, under numerous musical styles that would reach the top of the charts in numerous countries around the world.

Paul McCartney-Ram (1971)

Paul McCartney's second album sparked some controversy among his most devoted fans, mainly because it was officially credited to Paul & Linda McCartney. This led many to initially wonder why a photographer with no musical background (Linda's profession, in addition to being the heiress to the Kodak fortune) was involved in recording an album with Paul. Many were immediately reminded of the disastrous recordings of his former bandmate John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono. But nothing could be further from the truth. On this album, the former Beatle demonstrated why he was the driving force behind the Liverpool group, creating a record that is a clear influence on many subsequent musical styles. For the recording, McCartney enlisted the help of prestigious session musicians such as guitarists Hugh McCracken and David Spinozza, and drummer Denny Seiwell, while Paul himself handled bass, vocals, keyboards, and rhythm guitars. For many, this release is clearly related to the sound of the album "Abbey Road", as is evident in the epic "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey", while the reminiscences of 1950s rock and roll are present in tracks like "Legs" and "Smile Away". On the other hand, the folk-infused "Ram On", the energetic "Monkberry Moon Delight", and the exquisite "The Back Seat of My Car" evoke the spirit of his main band's "White Album". Ultimately, with "Ram", Paul McCartney created a work that was both groundbreaking and influential, achieving multiple platinum records and considerable sales worldwide.

Paul McCartney & Wings-Back To The Egg (1979)

A true icon, Paul McCartney has been the most successful ex-Beatle. He has created some of the most important works in music history and, like no other, has maintained the essence of his original band for five decades. By the late 1970s, Paul McCartney had released eight albums, divided between his solo work and his albums with Wings. Most of them were absolute hits, such as his debut album, "McCartney" (1970), and the subsequent "Ram" (1971), both solo releases, as well as those released with Wings: "Red Rose Speedway" (1973), "Band of the Run" (1973), "Venus and Mars" (1975), and "Wings at the Speed ​​of Sound" (1976). Amidst the prevailing disco, punk, and heavy metal sounds of the late 70s, he released his seventh and ultimately final album with Wings, surrounding himself with a stellar lineup of musicians including Tony Ashton, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Hank Marvin (The Shadows), Pete Townshend and Kenny Jones (The Who), Gary Brooker (Procol Harum), John Paul Jones and John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and Ronnie Lane (Small Faces), in addition to his own band members, starting with Denny Laine, his wife Linda McCartney, Laurence Juber, and Steve Holley. This seventh album, titled “Back To The Egg”, contains an irresistible collection of songs, such as the Beatles-esque tracks “Getting Closer” and “Baby’s Request”, the rock anthems “So Glad To See You Here”, “To You”, and “Rockestra Theme”, and the melodic “After The Ball/Million Miles” and “Arrow Through Me”. Despite fierce criticism from the British press accusing it of an eclectic sound and a lack of inspiration, the album would achieve a top ten in the North American and British charts, several platinum records and a Grammy for the song "Rockestra Theme".