McCartney III
by Paul McCartney
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Dec 18, 2020
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 14, 2020
    60
    If III suffers a little from the patchiness endemic to the mission statement, musical freedom – a sense of unfettered “let it be”-ness – is the chief draw here.
  2. American Songwriter
    Dec 18, 2020
    50
    Though it’s by no means essential, McCartney 3 will likely still win over legions of compulsive Macca collectors.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 106
  3. Negative: 11 out of 106
  1. Darren101
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. Loved it. Really impressed by the guys talent still being there at 78. Then again, what could we expect differently fromAbsolutely brilliant. Loved it. Really impressed by the guys talent still being there at 78. Then again, what could we expect differently from Paul McCartney.

    Standouts:

    - Pretty Boys
    - Seize The Day
    - Winter Bird/When Winter Comes
    - Find My Way    … Full Review »
  2. TontoTontoTonto
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    What an album OMG..

    Every song is good. And I say it again. All OF THEM are good. Like the lock down situation: home, love, little    What an album OMG..

    Every song is good. And I say it again. All OF THEM are good.
    Like the lock down situation: home, love, little madness, family.

    Highlights: LTWB, Find my Way, Pretty Boys, Seize the Day, When Winter Comes

    Best: Kiss of Venus    … Full Review »
  3. Torb710
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing as always Sir Paul. "NOOOOOOO HOW CAN A 78 Y/O DUDE SING NOOOOOO HE SHOULD RETIRE"

    Just shut up and listen to this album.
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