Wild Life (Wings album)

Wild Life is the debut studio album by the British-American rock band Wings, released in December 1971. It was recorded in a spontaneous and relatively raw style, a deliberate departure from the more polished sound of Paul McCartney's previous solo work, Ram.

The album features eight tracks, a mix of original compositions by Paul and Linda McCartney, as well as Denny Laine, and covers of earlier rock and roll songs. Notable tracks include "Mumbo," "Bip Bop," and "Some People Never Know." Wild Life saw the band exploring a bluesy and at times almost reggae-influenced sound.

Wild Life received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its raw energy and others criticizing its perceived lack of polish and songwriting consistency. Commercially, it was a moderate success, reaching the top ten in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Despite its initial reception, Wild Life is now viewed by some as a significant and transitional album in Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career, marking the beginning of Wings and showcasing a more experimental and less predictable musical direction. The album is notable for its live-in-the-studio recording approach, aiming to capture the energy and spontaneity of a live band.