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2008-11-16
we all wanted more......
This was the last Beatles album that you could buy if you bought them all sequentially. This was the first Beatles album that I bought as it was released because I was 11 years old at the time. I love them all and I love The Beatles more than any other musicians and this is still my favorite from them. Sure, they revolutionized what could be done in a studio, but this is essentially a "Live" album by the greatest rock and roll band there ever was. They had already announced their breakup by the time this hit the record stores, so we all knew that this was it.
Every song is up there amongst my favorite Beatles tracks, not considering Maggie May or Dig It of course, but I love them also. Just Great music...
2008-10-18
Wonderful and Not Over-played...
Easily the most disregarded album amongst the Beatles' body of work, Let it Be contains some of the bands best tracks, even if they were basically solo efforts. Although it was recorded prior to Abbey Road, Let it Be sat shelved for about a year before it finally saw the light of day. The story goes that Paul and John were belligerent with each other during the making of this album but that didn't seem to effect the quality of music that they were able to contribute together. "Across the Universe" and "Let it Be" stand up as two of the best tracks the group ever recorded, and "Two of Us" is one of the albums wonderful hidden gems. Phil Spector's production has been criticized many times over because of his use of strings and his (many feel) innapropriate (for the Beatles) wall of sound. However, most of the original music was unchanged. It was clear by the time Let it Be hit stores, the Beatles were quite irritated by the restraints that the band was placing on them as individual musicians. All of this being said, in no way do I consider Let it Be to be second-rate in any way when compared to other Beatles releases. In fact, I consider it to be one of the greatest albums of the 1970s, which is no small feat, considering what a revolution in musical styles was soon approaching.
2008-09-30
Some Really Great Songs...
I'm not sure why so many people consider this to be The Beatles' one sub-par album. Can I point out how great the songs "Across The Universe," "Get Back," "I Me Mine," "Dig A Pony," and "Let It Be" are? "I Me Mine" is probably my favorite of Harrison's songs, melodic and angst-y and full of meaning. "Across The Universe" is one of Lennon's best (I think "A Day In The Life" is the only one I like better). Also, "Two Of Us" is pretty good, and "The Long And Winding Road" is a major hit (though not one of my favorites).
So I'm not understanding where this album fails. Like every Beatles album, this album has more than it's share of greatness and winning songs.
2008-09-19
A fine Beatles album...
Many reviews go over the context of this album, with the band beginning to come apart at the seams, the production work of Phil Spector, and so on. Since that has been dealt with at considerable length, I'll just focus on my responses to the music.
The start of this is so quirky! I always enjoyed it. If I have it right:
"'I dig a pygmy,'
By Charles Hawtrey and the DefAids.
Part 1,
In which Doris gets her oats."
I haven't the faintest clue what it means, but it is a good humored introduction. Then, into the first song--"Two of Us." This is one of the "smaller" songs on this CD, but still a bunch of fun! The instrumental work is clean and spare and nice to listen to. Indeed, there are a number of other lesser known works, a number of which are interesting and fun (e.g., "Dig a Pony" or "I've Got a Feeling").
One of the finest of the Beatles songs--"Let It Be." This is one of my personal favorites from their body of work. Neat line:
"When I find myself in trouble,
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom,
'Let it be.'"
The piano and organ backing is rather spare and effective.
"Long and Winding Road." I enjoy the song, even though it is--in my view--way overdone (Phil Spector gone mad!). Still, it is an effective work (it's interesting to compare this version with a "stripped down" version available elsewhere, as per other reviews).
Another of my favorites--"Get Back." There is an enjoyable start, with the Beatles bantering. Then, the familiar opening music leading into a wonderful song, well sung.
So, not the best of the Beatles. But, I think, underrated by many. Still worth a listen.
2008-09-08
What else can be said....?...
Okay, let's face it this is The Beatles last studio recording and it still holds up today!
The truth about this group is that for those who actually saw them or even heard them during their short but triumphant time in the music biz there has never been a group that can hold a candle to them, they changed the music industry and the sound of modern day music for the best!
While music that is being produced today (some) is very inventive it is still eons behind The Beatles contributions.
There are many songs that we still hear today that many of us still know all of the words to and usually sing them with great fortitude.
There are very few "Beatles" releases that are not worth the price being asked and this is not one of them....
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