From Wings to his solo career, Paul McCartney has released some of the most enduring albums in rock history — which is his masterpiece?
1Band on the RunA 1973 Paul McCartney & Wings masterpiece, widely considered his finest post-Beatles achievement.
2RamMcCartney's 1971 home-recorded gem with Linda, now recognised as a quirky pop classic ahead of its time.
3McCartneyHis 1970 debut solo album, recorded entirely by himself at home right after The Beatles split.
4Tug of WarA critically acclaimed 1982 comeback album featuring collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Carl Perkins.
5Flaming PieHis 1997 Renaissance-era album, written with newfound inspiration after working on the Beatles Anthology.
6Chaos and Creation in the BackyardA 2005 introspective masterwork produced by Nigel Godrich, celebrated for its stillness and craft.
7Venus and MarsA sparkling 1975 Wings record showcasing McCartney at the height of his arena-rock confidence.
8McCartney IIAn oddball 1980 synth-pop experiment, now beloved as a visionary avant-pop statement.
9Flowers in the DirtA 1989 collaborative album with Elvis Costello that restored his critical standing in the late '80s.
10Memory Almost FullA reflective 2007 album that reconnected fans with his melodic gifts and Beatlesque songwriting instincts.
11Egypt StationA 2018 ambitious concept album that debuted at number one and showcased his enduring creative range.
12McCartney IIIA warmly received 2020 lockdown album recorded alone, echoing the spirit of his debut solo record.
13Wings at the Speed of SoundA 1976 Wings album featuring signature McCartney pop craftsmanship, including the global hit 'Silly Love Songs'.
