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RAM - the first "indie" album?

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  • 25-05-2021 6:15pm
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    eviltimeban
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    Paul McCartney's "Ram" is 50 years old this week. While it suffered from bad reviews at the time, it has enjoyed a resurgence in critical acclaim in recent years, so much so that many consider it McCartney's best solo album (me included).

    Some commentators have called this "the first indie album". What are your thoughts on this?

    While it's not "indie" in the strictest sense (it was released on EMI / Capitol), it does capture a certain spirit - a man working to his own agenda, owning every part of the process, from music to artwork to promotion.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQwdanGKILI


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    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,360 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    Ram - only the band Wings could have been.


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    Hotblack Desiato
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    many consider it McCartney's best solo album

    Low bar tbh.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    eviltimeban
    Registered Users Posts: 5,088 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118844392#Comment_118844392

    You probably haven't spent a lot of time listening to his solo albums.



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