295. Paul McCartney and Wings - Band on the Run

Release Date: 1973
Label: Apple

I've had this album a fair while and don't feel the need to review it. Having said that, it's possible my least favourite Beatlesolo album I own.

Rating: 7/10

216. John Lennon - Imagine

Release Date: 1971
Label: Apple

As mentioned, I already own this album. I think it's good, but not as good as Lennon's debut.

Rating: 8/10
Favourite Track: Jealous Guy

202. Paul McCartey - McCartney

Release Date: 1970
Label: Apple

The third solo Beatle album from the book, and critically the least succesful. Missing both John's raw/confessional anger and George's production, this record feels like a lost opportunity for Paul. Of course you can applaud the fact that, save for some backing vocals by Linda, this is a solo album in the strictest sense and therefore showcases McCartney's musicianship, but it also lacks consistency and direction.

Rating: 6/10
Favourite Track: Maybe I'm Amazed

196. George Harrison - All Things Must Pass

Release Date: 1970
Label: Apple

During the latter months of the Beatles' recording career, George Harrison squirreled away a number of songs he had written rather than present them to his bandmates as potential inclusions for 'Let it Be' or 'Abbey Road'. Free from the the pressure of competing with John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Harrison was able to record and release a triple-album of songs seven months after the official split. Of course, the last 'side' is full of instrumental jams, and therefore pretty much pointless but the rest of the album is excellent.

Rating: 9/10
Favourite Track: My Sweet Lord

183. John Lennon - John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Release Date: 1970
Label: Apple

The first Beatle solo album of the book and arguably the best. It is certainly the rawest and most personal, and it could on;y ever come from John Lennon. I've had this album since it was re-released in 2000 (around the twentieth anniversary of his death) and it is hauntingly beautiful. As far as I'm concerned, there isn't a weak track on the album.

Rating: 10/10
Favourite Track: God