I didn’t post this in the “other artists” section since Andy mentioned it in his latest diary entry.
So what’s your favourite Beatles album (not counting compilations)? Personally I think they’ve never made a bad record and they sure deserve their reputation as one of the best (if not the best) rock band ever.
My Top 5:
1. The Beatles (White Album)… I don’t know why many people think this should have been a single album only. Every song is great (except for Ringo’s maybe) and the variety of styles is amazing. “Helter Skelter” was like 30 years ahead of its time.
2. Abbey Road… A very close second with some of my very favourite Beatles songs (“Here Comes The Sun”, “Something” and the amazing medley on side B). A great farewell album. Nobody ever called it quits like this.
3. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonley Heart’s Club Band… A great concept album with a few weak spots (“Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite”, “Good Morning Good Morning”)
4. Rubber Soul… “Revolver“‘s musical twin. Some songs didn’t age too well but others are completely timeless (“In My Life”, “Michelle”, “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown”)
5. Revolver… I always thought this one was overrated. Maybe it was revolutionary at the time but IMO it pales in comparison to “Abbey Road” & “The White Album”. Sure, there are great songs here (“Eleanor Rigby” being the most memorable), but there is a bunch of forgettable ones (“Dr. Robert”, “Love You To”).
Posted on Wed, 23 June 2004 at 02:26