Hanging drywall in uneven spaces




Well, turns out that I was wrong about the spacing. In some spots, the gap was 1/4", some spots, 1/2", others, less than 1/4". What should I do to fix the wall properly?
Went to several Home Depot stores, but only got one definitive answer from someone and that was to slap joint compound on the entire wall to fill up the gaps. I kind of feel as if this isn't the best course of action, but if I can't find a better alternative, this may be the route I have to take.
Auxiliary question: should I put insulation in this wall cavity or does the presence of pipes make that unnecessary? Thanks for all suggestions.




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