[dfwgator]

I really liked Macca’s first two solo efforts, “McCartney” and “Ram.” They were experimental, even avant garde in parts, much better than his Wings stuff.

[dayglored]

> I really liked Macca’s first two solo efforts, “McCartney” and “Ram.” They were experimental, even avant garde in parts, much better than his Wings stuff.

No argument that Paul was extremely talented. As was John.

Writing on his own, John was often acerbic, edgy, sometimes romantic, occasionally bitter. Straight-up, Lennon was hard to swallow.

Writing on his own, Paul was often saccharine, superficial, sometimes pointless, occasionally brilliant. Straight-up, McCartney required an insulin chaser.

Writing together, they complemented each other perfectly, and produced some of the best music of the 20th century.

[KevinB]

I really liked Macca’s first two solo efforts, “McCartney” and “Ram.” They were experimental, even avant garde in parts, much better than his Wings stuff.

Yes, they are two good ones. Most of McCartney's solo stuff is crap. Check out his Flaming Pie album, though (deleting the Steve Miller stuff). It's as good as anything he ever did.