Chaos And Creation In The Backyard
by Paul McCartney
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    By teaming up with Godrich, McCartney has come out of his safety zone and challenged himself in a way not seen since his first solo album way back in 1970. But the feeling remains that the one person who could really inspire him to write one final classic record was tragically murdered in 1980.
  2. Blender
    40
    It's rather straight where [his 1970 debut] was eccentric and charming. [Oct 2005, p.139]
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#13 Most Discussed Album of 2005
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#27 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 271 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 242 out of 271
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 271
  3. Negative: 19 out of 271
  1. Ricko
    Jun 18, 2021
    7
    This is decent and has a few great tracks. I would argue there are about 4 songs here that are really top level songwriting. Unfortunately theThis is decent and has a few great tracks. I would argue there are about 4 songs here that are really top level songwriting. Unfortunately the album falls a bit flat at times and the downbeat nature of the album further emphasises this aspect of the record. Then you have some really good songwriting at times which is emphasised by the sparse enough production (very little of Godrich's stamp on it). Not my favourite McCartney album but certainly an effort to be lauded when taken in context.… Full Review »
  2. thegetaway
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    What a beautiful, introspective and bittersweet album, containing some of the most gorgeous falsetto vocals I've ever heard. I consider thisWhat a beautiful, introspective and bittersweet album, containing some of the most gorgeous falsetto vocals I've ever heard. I consider this to be Sir Paul McCartney's greatest work since Band on the Run.… Full Review »
  3. DanteLennon
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es una obra maestra. Cada canción te sumerge en un mundo totalmente diferente, hay canciones que se sienten tan íntimas queEste álbum es una obra maestra. Cada canción te sumerge en un mundo totalmente diferente, hay canciones que se sienten tan íntimas que literalmente sientes que estás en una habitación con Paul y él te está cantando. Es algo impresionante.… Full Review »
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