Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Mojo
    60
    'Lifelong Passion' and 'Don't Stop Running' suggest that there's something inspirational, even cathartic, about making an album under an assumed name (even if the world know it's you). McCartney should do it more often. [Dec 2008, p.111]
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    It's nowhere McCartney hasn't been before, yet it's still richer and more varied than he's been in years. [Jan 2009, p.116]
  3. Without the filter and guidance of a strong writing partner, and without a personality able to temper his every whim, much of this album contributes to the argument that Paul’s output urgently calls for restraint.
  4. It opens with the raucously bluesy 'Nothing Too Much Just Out Of Sight,' a promising start. But before long, McCartney reverts to pop messiah mode and tries to turn each tune into some grand statement about love, life and/or world peace in the hope that positive vibrations might inspire people of all races to join hands and sing along as one. Really.
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. Leon
    Oct 4, 2009
    10
    Paul is master.
  2. ByronJ.
    Aug 9, 2009
    9
    Imagine if THIS McCartney teamed-up with the McCartney of Chaos And Creation... Then we'd see a true return to his Beatle-Day form.
  3. NutS.
    Jan 21, 2009
    10
    Nice collection of positive and adventurous tracks. Every track is distinct from rock to pure electronica. This album shows just why you need Nice collection of positive and adventurous tracks. Every track is distinct from rock to pure electronica. This album shows just why you need a producer. Best McCartney album ever. Not a single filler or weak track and that's something when it comes from Macca. Full Review »