Memory Almost Full
by Paul McCartney
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 173 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 150 out of 173
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 173
  3. Negative: 17 out of 173

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  1. JASIV
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    THIS is the McCartney that I've been waiting almost 20 years to hear! Sir Paul has had some critical acclaim with his last few releases, but Memory Almost Full is the best thing he has done since Flowers In The Dirt. I like it better than Flaming Pie and Chaos. It's so like the great McCartney of old....I can't stop listening to it! Thanks Paul..
  2. Blue
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    I've been disappointed and embarrassed by McCartney's works over the past 15 years or so (so much so that I didn't bother getting "Chaos"). But this is truly a masterpiece! Poetic lyrics, wonderful harmonies, concept-album style of merging songs. I love it!
  3. SanderV
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    It gets better with every listen. There is just so much on it. Brilliant playing and the best singing we've heard from him in years. It's a must own album.
  4. MariaM
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    I love this album, and I am sure many more will if they listen to it a few times. My husband (who is not at all into Macca's music) loves it too, and shows it to all our friends. It rocks!
  5. JennyT
    Jun 9, 2007
    10
    Superb!
  6. MichealG
    Jun 13, 2007
    10
    Fresh from a great album "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" with its low-key and sparse style, Paul comes up with another great one but with a contrasting up-tempo and more varied style recalling the best of the Beatles and Wings. His great skills, talent and musicianship are all over the album. This should be listened in its CD form and not as a download since the song sequencing with Fresh from a great album "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" with its low-key and sparse style, Paul comes up with another great one but with a contrasting up-tempo and more varied style recalling the best of the Beatles and Wings. His great skills, talent and musicianship are all over the album. This should be listened in its CD form and not as a download since the song sequencing with its varying form and structure allows for refreshing listen even if you play it many times over especially over a car stereo as I did. "Dance Tonight" is so catchy my five-year old daughter wiggles to it. "Ever Present Past" is so contemporary pop and you take notice of the way he sings the chorus. "You Tell Me" is a a great ballad in Beatle tradition. "Only Mama Knows", "House of Wax" and "That Was Me" are rockers that matches Wing's best. "Vintage Clothes" and "End of the End" are songs that will linger in the head not only for the very good melodies but also for its messages. "Mister Bellamy" and "Nod Your Head" have interesting sounds and are so funny and humorous. The other three songs have their moments. Paul is among the great grandmasters of music and certainly this output, being thematic and diversified, entertains. Cheers for Paul for not resting on his laurels but still churning out good music till to this day.… Expand
  7. johnm
    Jun 20, 2007
    10
    Simply wonderful.
  8. Patrick
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    The Boston Globe reviewer is clueless-
  9. ClaytonL
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    His best since "Flaming Pie"...maybe even better than that one...which would put us back even further...I loved "Cjaos & Creation" but it was more low key...this feels very varied...like The White Album did...a truly great album !!
  10. CJJones
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    Mac is back. It's upbeat and rocking. It kind of has the same home spun feel of "McCartney" and "McCartney 2" but I think this CD is better than those Cd's. Only complaint - I do not like it when Paul tries to sing in his high "falsetto" voice - luckily he only does that on a couple songs. Other than that - this is an amazing CD.
  11. BasT
    Jun 11, 2007
    10
    His best album in decades. Great songs , good lyrics, uplifting and inspiring music. The kind of record I was waiting for, but never expected to get. The craftmanship of writing good songs is so rare to find nowdays that 'Memory Almost Full' is yet another example of his genius.
  12. RogerW
    Jun 12, 2007
    10
    Great Album. It gets better with every listen. One of his best. The poor critic reviews are ignorant.
  13. maccafan
    Jun 16, 2007
    10
    The end of the album is wierd in the beginning but after the third time, IT ROCKS!!!!!!!
  14. RonnyboyH
    Jun 18, 2007
    10
    I was absolutely flabbergasted... McCartney rules! I love "You tell me" what a great song that is. This CD has not left my cdplayer from the moment I bought it. Can hear a wink of farewell in some of the song Iám affraid..he's not thinking of retirering I hope??
  15. FrankL
    Jun 20, 2007
    10
    This is a "10" for a Paul album. Really, if you like Mccartney, why criticize this album. What more can one expect from MACCA. The album definitely harks back to the albums that we all love. The guys vocal and writing ability is still apparent after all these years. It is hard to compare it to his older Beatles/Wings stuff as times have changed and what the public at large considers This is a "10" for a Paul album. Really, if you like Mccartney, why criticize this album. What more can one expect from MACCA. The album definitely harks back to the albums that we all love. The guys vocal and writing ability is still apparent after all these years. It is hard to compare it to his older Beatles/Wings stuff as times have changed and what the public at large considers "cool" has changed. However, If you love Paul's Beatle stuff and the WIngs, I think this album will appeal to you. Even the instrumentals on the bonus disc are well worth a listen. Ultimately, we should all feel very lucky that the guy is still so able in his sixties. Keep the albums coming!… Expand
  16. JTay
    Jun 2, 2007
    10
    Paul's crescendo of his last 4 albums. wow!!!!!!! He is on a roll!! Mr Bellamy is stunningly fresh & jaw-droppingly good! A very ecletic recording - thanks, Paul!!
  17. JohnF
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    Wow! Great Cd. Proof that the best isn't behind him.
  18. JackA.S
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    Christgua from RollingStone said in a video recorded today that he was wrong and should have given the new Paul McCartney CD 3 and a half stars, so metacritic should change it to 70! Spread the word.
  19. ScottM
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    Ranks as one of his best along with Band on the Run, Tug of War, Flaming Pie and Chaos and Creation. He keeps "Getting Better" all the time!
  20. LindaK
    Jun 8, 2007
    10
    Nobody is paying me to like this CD....I flippin LOVE IT! :)
  21. RobB
    Jun 8, 2007
    10
    Superb musicanship, top flight song writing and surprisingly meaningful lyrics
  22. christopherl
    Jun 9, 2007
    10
    Awesome album maybe one of his best (post Beatles).
  23. DennisN
    Jun 9, 2007
    10
    Solid piece of work. Repeated listens bring out the brilliance of the music invention.
  24. jaapv.
    Jul 1, 2007
    10
    the best music possible, certainly for an ex beatle of his age...
  25. billc.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    I find it truly revolting that so called periodicals of import can dis a living legend, whose latest release is spell binding. Paul was afterall, a Beatle...I'll leave all you nay-sayers to Timberlake and Brittany.
  26. andyr
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    best mccartney album since 1970
  27. LeonL.
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    I don't care what you wanna be, I go back so far, I'm in front of me ! Paul is the best singer, musician and songwriter ever !!! Die suckers !!!
  28. MichaelW
    May 21, 2007
    10
    This album is clearly one of McCartney's best - inventive, whimsical, and surprisingly mature. With the exception of the last track (even though it is completely a throw away it still sticks in your head) this album is almost like a retrospective of his entire career - but with new songs. The epic 'House of Wax' may be one of his best ever. 'Only Momma Knows' is a This album is clearly one of McCartney's best - inventive, whimsical, and surprisingly mature. With the exception of the last track (even though it is completely a throw away it still sticks in your head) this album is almost like a retrospective of his entire career - but with new songs. The epic 'House of Wax' may be one of his best ever. 'Only Momma Knows' is a true Macca rocker! No schmaltz on this latest album - On the second listen I ws completely in love with it (exception 'Nod Your Head').… Expand
  29. KentM
    May 31, 2007
    10
    This is an absolute masterpiece. Paul MCcartney is an artist of astoninshing talent, and I will forever be left scratching my head at the fact that his standing could be questioned by anyone. People should cherish this moving and eloquent album, for he won't be with is forever. Thank you Paul.
  30. DarrelL
    May 31, 2007
    10
    This album is a lot of fun, and it is deep and personal at the same time! It also rocks! Pick it up, I think you will like it!
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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Hot Press
    80
    Missing, thankfully, are the twee Paulie-isms that often insult our intelligence, making Memory Almost Full that rare thing, a modern-day Paul McCartney you can listen to without wincing.
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  2. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    It's a way more focused album than usual.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    By McCartney's recent standards, the album justifies the pop eccentricity he pursues so imperturbably.
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