Rolling Stone Rank:5
This album marked the change. The beginning. For The Beatles, and for popular music. While still holding on to their pop-music roots, The Beatles began to branch out their sound. Admittedly, they were heavily influenced by Bob Dylan's recordings (so in a sense you could credit Dylan for starting this whole movement). But, The Beatles did it better than anybody ever will. They are the Beethoven of rock music...see his work was credited as "bridging the gap" between classical and romantic music.
We have a lot of innovation in this album for The Beatles. Something the Rolling Stone article talks about... First, the use of Sitar in popular music (Norwegian wood). Also, the overall tone of the album takes a cynical, sarcastic, self loathing tone. Definitely a change from Love Me Do.
Anyway, it was great but it brings about the one criticism that people have with The Beatles.
Mainly this thought: If this is a list of the 500 greatest albums, how is it possible that The Beatles are 3 of the top 5? Are you saying that The Beatles 3rd best album is better than The Rolling Stones' greatest effort?
In a word. Yes.
No doubt, Keith Richards can produce a killer riff. And Mick wrote some prolific stuff. But, not better than John, Paul, George, and Ringo. For me, there is no argument. It is simple, The Beatles are leaps and bounds above the rest. Disagree? Write a comment...
Take some time, take a listen, post your thoughts.
Artist: The Beatles
Year: 1965
My Favorite Song: In my life
Later Today: I have a long car ride in front of me tonight. So I expect to get through Marvin Gaye and my first Stones' album.
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