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MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

The Beatles

 

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4.18 | 918 ratings

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4 stars Very Magical not so mysterious.

After the great production of SGTP, The Beatles decide to make a movie a whimsical movie at that. Tons of Monty Python similarities are present. This is probably the best Beatles album, in my eyes. Not only is it the Beatles most experimental record, but while being different from most of the other albums you can still hear the Beatles in each song, every song is another hit, the Beatles can do no wrong. Is it a trippy album? it also and has my favorite Beatles song on the album. Also a great album in-between SGTP and The White Album.the mono version of Magical Mystery Tour is the way it was meant to be heard. With the exception of faded out drums in-between the first couple of verses of "I am the Walrus," every version on here is superior to the Stereo version of the album. Ringo Starr's drums sound fantastic, and the mix generally sizzles (even on "I am the Walrus," with the exception of the specific detail I mentioned earlier). "Baby You're a Rich Man" and "All You Need is Love" sound substantially better on the mono version. Definitely worth tracking down if you have the time. 4.5 stars watch the movie too!

Lobster77 | 4/5 |

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