Beatles, Post-Beatles, it doesn't matter. "Ram" is the quintessential Paul McCartney record. The places this record takes you are unparalleled. Few Beatle songs compare to the songwriting on this record: "Too Many People," "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey," and "Back Seat of My Car," are epics that capture some of the best songwriting McCartney has ever done - equal to "You Never Give Me Your Money," and "Maybe I'm Amazed." And yet, "Ram" just keeps on giving: "Dear Boy," "Ram On," "Heart of the Country," "Long-Haired Lady," "Eat at Home," and the disturbing "Monkberry Moon Delight." The songs on this record display the very essence of what makes Paul's writing so great: descending guitar riffs, passionate vocals, ("Hey Jude" has absolutely nothing on "Back Seat of My Car.") soul-crushing chord progressions, unforgettable melodies... Paul has never recaptured the muse that led to what he did on this record. "Ram" is the standard by which I measure all of Paul's work and I'm waiting for him to tap into that groove one more time. That would be something