The Beatles - The Beatles (The White Album)
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Free Music Review: Mis-hap's
Hit: 5 Stars
I'd actually intended to buy another Beatles album for me mum, yet, somehow instead ended up with this one which made it just right as they were mostly song's she hadn't even heard yet.
Great addition for ANY beatles fan.
I mean, c'mon, It's the BEATLES people!
Free Music Review: The Beatles White Album
Hit: 5 Stars
This came to me in very good shape. I have been enjoying it alot. I am proud to own it. Free Music Review: Stills holds up
Hit: 4 Stars
Maybe not their best, most cohesive album, but it might be their most influencial. They flirt with many styles of music during their career, but this album showcases nearly every style of music that ever made an impression on them, more so than any of their other releases.
Not many bands ever have had the balls, clout, and talent to pull an album off like this, and back in the day, The Beatles had all three. The Beatles had so much credibility they could put out a double album of very divergent and experimental songs, and still keep their fanbase - people who didn't care for this album just accepted that the lads went exploring.
For some reason, I like the production. Yes, its a mess, but I like that the songs sound as if they were done in one or two takes - on a good system, some of these songs have such a 'you are there' quality, which is a welcomed break to their sometimes overly busy sound. This is also interesting since most of the songs were done track at a time, so few of them were performed with all four members in the studio, playing at the same time. Yet, some songs have such an organic sound to them.
No, I would'nt use this album to showcase The Beatles to someone who wasn't familiar with their albums per'se, but I think everyone who hasn't sit down with this album and given it a few spins, should.
Free Music Review: An Album for its Time
Hit: 5 Stars
Some people just don't get it. In my opinion, the notorious "White" album was never meant to be a collection of songs (having said that, "Martha My Dear" is as good as any melody they composed). If people prefer a sequence of neat songs then the Beatles already did that with all their albums prior to Rubber Soul and Revolver. This album was different: it reflected the unstable era it was conceived in .
You really had to have lived through that era to understand that 1967/68 was a time of experimentation in record making. The White album was like a journey through the labyrinth of human emotions. As a young teen when I got it for a Christmas present, it scared me a bit. It was a musical orgy of neurotic feelings, mixed up emotions and dark thoughts. Those who say that half the tracks should have been shelved and the album made as a single album are missing the point (even if it was George Martin who said it). The consequence of that would have been just another commercial exercise to make lots of money on a Beatle record.
This album was a social statement; it had to be made. It reflected the times it was made in; a time when the Western world was delicately poised on the brink of both social and artistic anarchy. I believe it should be judged in that context. But if you just like good songs, there are at least 18 or 20 here that travel very nicely thank you.
Free Music Review: White Album should be entitled "toilet paper Album"
Hit: 1 Stars
Wow - I had always heard that you must have the "WHITE ALBUM" by the Beatles and how great it is and diverse and classic. Ummm...let me put it this way...I love Rock and Roll, I love the Beatles..but this is a compilation of experiments gone awfully wrong. I could take a dump better than most of the songs on this album. Granted there are about 4 classics on here that you should just download for .99 Cents but the rest don't waste your hard earned cash. Use it to buy "True" toilet paper as this is expensive and is not as soft as Charmin but both can be used in the same fashion. Buy Sgt. Peppers you will be happier. Happy new year to all.