The Beatles - Help! [UK]
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Free Music Review: The second star is for persistance
Hit: 2 Stars
While not quite as bad as some of the stinkers which were to follow, this is another terrible effort by the so-called fab four. Yesterday is instantly forgettable, Dizzy Miss Lizzy sounds like it could have been written in the 50's and Ticket to Ride is an insult to my ears quite frankly. As usual, I did enjoy Ringo's excellent drumming and I liked the song Act Naturally. For shame!
Free Music Review: Question about the song "Help"
Hit: 5 Stars
There were two versions released of "Help" -- one as it is sung in the movie (begins immediately with "Help! I need somebody") and the other begins with the "James Bond guitar riff" before the song.
Where can I find the second version? Is it on the American version of "Help" or this UK version? Or is it available only on an anthology CD or such?
Anyone out there remember this alternate version?
Free Music Review: Folkie (and Other) Favorites
Hit: 5 Stars
'Help' is easily a pleasing, yet less substantial classic in their repertoire. The hits are formidable, including the title track (another Lennon confessional that proves he wasn't just satisfied with being the top of the pops) and also "Ticket to Ride," and "Yesterday". The overall effect is mellower than some of their other offerings, but even with the folk influences that came from Dylan and others in 1965, they manage to keep the electricity pumping. The fun of the film and the spirit of this soundtrack are formidable, whether folk-rock or not. "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" is a substantial Dylan imitation, but "It's Only Love" shows John to himself being true. McCartney also puts in a fine, upbeat folk ballad with "I've Just Seen a Face".
Though every Beatles' album seems to have a mood or focus, 'Help' doesn't just fit the mold of folk rock. McCartney offers a fine rock ballad "The Night Before," with simple, but pointed lyrics. Lennon, however, gets more direct with "You're Going to Lose that Girl". Subjectively, "I Need You," is a fine George Harrison song, complete with his best lyrics to this date. Ringo adds variety by extending the country-rock genre from their previous album, 'The Beatles for Sale' with "Act Naturally," a song lyrically matched just for him.
Unfortunately, the rest of the album isn't as strong. The other offerings are pleasant, but not as important lyrically or musically. Nevertheless, "Tell Me What You See" and "You Like Me Too Much" are engaging enough to recommend this C.D. Of course, "Yesterday," is either the clincher or the linch-pin. Like the title track, it tends to be taken for granted, but few pop songs have ever been as haunting as "Yesterday". A rift may have developed in the band, for it is significant that the album ends not with "Yesterday," but with "Dizzy Miss Lizzy," their only remake. Undoubtedly, Lennon had his two cents worth about what the band meant musically. Oddly, it does seem to be a poor transition from pop to rock, especially from the Beatles. Without the strife, however, we wouldn't have the variety we love from the greatest band ever assembled.
Free Music Review: They do appreciate you being 'round!
Hit: 4 Stars
The Beatles exploded into the music scene in 1962, but it wasn't until 1964 when they reached a phenomenal status by conquering America and the rest of the world.
Help was released in the midst of Beatlemania, and became an instant success triggering a movie with the same title and nonstop touring for the fab four.
Of course, The Beatles were destined for bigger and better things as the 60's came to a close, but the early decade was nothing short of fun. Help features the fast pop/rock flavor that the Beatles were known for during that time: John's cry for help Help!, early Bob Dylan impression on the brilliant You've Got To Hide Your Love Away, the classic Ticket To Ride, and the rockin' You're Going To Lose That Girl; Paul's classy The Night Before, solo debut Yesterday; and George's splendid I Need You.
Help's teenybopper appeal and mega success was followed with more artistically sophisticated work by the Beatles starting with Rubber Soul and then Revolver before entering Pepper land. But for what it's worth, Help remains to be an excellent album that highlights a period in time when the Beatles were the biggest craze since Elvis Presley- just watch the movie for extra proof!
Recommended
B+
Free Music Review: My Favorite
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the first record they made after being introduced to marijuana by Bob Dylan. They paid more attention to instrument sounds and other elements of music making thanks to their altered perceptions. Compare this to their previous record which sounds rough by comparison. The real accomplishment, though, is the maturation of their song lyrics, especially in Yesterday and It's Only Love. With these songs, they left their adolescent fans in the dust. The one Beatles record I would own if I could own only one.