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The opening "Too Many People" is an appealingly melodic rocker that combines the two sides of McCartney--melodious popster and unabashed rocker--to unprecedented effect. He gets bluesy on "3 Legs," homespun-acoustic on "Heart of the Country," and appealingly jocular on the radio hit "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey," whose whimsy recalls his best light-hearted Beatles efforts. What he maintains throughout all this is his vision, never getting sidetracked into loopy experimentalism or sentimental mush. RAM is McCartney at the peak of his considerable powers, spontaneous-sounding but still expertly crafted.
At the beginning of his solo career, McCartney took the term rather literally, recording virtually alone, playing and singing nearly all the parts himself. Nowhere is that approach more effective than on RAM, arguably his finest solo recording. Admittedly, he had a little help from guitarist Hugh McCracken and a couple of others here and there, but for the most part, this is Paul's show. Instead of succumbing to self-indulgence, though, he used this forum to focus his artistic energies, thus turning out some of the best songs of his post-Beatles career.
Personnel: Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass instrument); Linda McCartney (vocals, keyboards); David Spinozza, Hugh McCracken (guitar); Denny Seiwell (drums).
Ram Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Excellent fan album
This was Paul McCartney's second solo release and it contains the hit "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey." Some great songs on this album include "Three Legs," "Heart of the Country," "Smile Away" and "Too Many People"--which he performed for the first time live on his recent tour. The album is upbeat, fun, and full of surprises.
Submitted by whitesox9 (Kirkland, IL) 
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good melodies and catchy lines. not a masterpiece from mccartney, but worth giving as listen to.
Submitted by bsflash27 (Flint, MI, USA)
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 Pure Paul
Just Paul doing what he does, I loved it when I first bought the LP, and I HAD to have this on CD. It has been in the car CD player over a week now.
Submitted by Lenny (Columbia, Md. USA)
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Ram on, give your heart to somebody.
Considering that Paul was under fire for the continuing Beatles legal fiasco, this album is especially impressive. From beginning to end, it is delightful listening.
Submitted by Gerald (Bakersfield Ca)
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This is a record that defies analysis and explanation; it simply is what it is. And, in the case of the music, that is a good thing. This album shows Paul at a creative high, and he goes all over the place, never stopping for too long on a particular topic. The result is an album that has stellar moments blending seamlessly into what critics could label as "filler". In reality, this album is cohesive; it just spins off in so many directions that you have to tread carefully, or you'll fall into a stereotypical pit and miss something. I know I have, and I should listen more carefully to the album. Get this album and listen, too. Who knows what you'll hear?
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