Thursday. Just Play it Loud, Mr McCartney

  1. “Helter Skelter” – The Beatles (1968) Raw, chaotic proto-metal. McCartney at his loudest and most unhinged. 2. “Oh! Darling” – The Beatles (1969) A blues-rock belter powered by one of his most shredded vocals. 3. “Jet” – Wings (1973) Explosive glam-rock energy with a huge riff and soaring chorus. 4. “Hi, Hi, Hi” – Wings (1972) Dirty, riff-driven rock ’n’ roll; loose, loud, and a bit scandalous. 5. “Junior’s Farm” – Wings (1974) Fast, punchy, bar-room rocker with a relentless groove. 6. “Beware My Love” – Wings (1976) Dark, driving rock with intense vocals, especially fierce live. 7. “Smile Away” – Paul McCartney (1971) Gritty, bluesy swagger; stripped-back and defiantly rough.

Honorable mentions • “I’ve Got a Feeling” The Beatles Loose, live-wired rock with a rooftop-concert edge. • “Let Me Roll It” Wings Hypnotic riff and heavy groove with a nod to Lennon. • “Old Siam, Sir” Wings Sharp, punchy late-Wings rocker with real bite. • “Run Devil Run” Paul McCartney High-octane rock ’n’ roll throwback played with modern fire.