CHOBA B CCCP (1988)
After a run of studio albums that either didn’t get the love they deserved or were rightly critiqued for being just alright, Paul gets back to his roots. CHOBA B CCCP is a live studio album recorded over the course of a couple of days, where Paul pays tribute to the music he loved growing up.
I won’t break this one down track by track, because the 1950s style all kind of blends together. It’s pure rock ‘n’ roll, and McCartney sounds just as good as he ever did. This record had to have been fun in a therapeutic way. It felt good to hear. It felt good to hear Paul singing songs he obviously loves and clearly had a blast playing. Is this a 5/5 album? No, but there truly are no skips. There’s no song here that’s better or worse than the one before it. They’re all solid, and they’re all fun! Paul… congratulations on your fifth NSA. It’s not your most remarkable or memorable NSA, but it’s well deserved. This record is consistent from start to finish and a joy to listen to.
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Highlight Songs:
Kansas City
That’s All Right Mama
Just Because
Ain’t That a Shame
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Own it, Stream it, Forget about it?
It all depends on how you feel about rock ‘n’ roll before The Beatles. If you love it, own this and play it without any worry of skips. If you don’t care for it, then this album just isn’t for you. Objectively, the record is a fantastic tribute, but it may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
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Overall Rating:
4 Stars
