HELP!

There is not a lot to choose between "Help !" and "A Hard Day's Night". The first seven songs on both albums were used in the movies the records were named after. I do like "Help!" a little better though, and the "sound" on this record really paved the way for the next one "Rubber Soul". This would be the last BEATLES record to have a cover song on it. Actually the last song "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" was a cover tune that was apparently added on the end of the record to reach the U.S. market, and it does seem out of place even though it's a fun, uptempo song.

The song "Help!" was a favourite of mine as a kid, I really like the vocals but the song is way too short. I like the harmonies on "The Night Before" while "Youv'e Got To Hide Your Love" is a Dylan influenced tune with flute. The next three songs are all good quality songs in their own ways. "Ticket To Ride" is a huge song from the band and a major hit. "Act Naturally" is a Ringo song that has a country feel to it. "It's Only Love" is a slower paced song with Lennon singing. Nice. "Iv'e Just Seen A Face" is an uptempo song I like a lot. "Yesterday" is a classic ballad with a string quartet.

I definetly recommend this album to any who want to check out some BEATLES material.