REVOLVER

Finally, The Beatles are considered a part of this site. I have waited a long time for them to be recognized as they should be among the other prog bands listed here. The works of art that this legendary band produced over their career always added something new and fresh to the rock industry, and this album is no exception. "Revolver" brings out more progressive-style techniques, and rocket launches music into the next generation.

This album is by far my favorite album by the Beatles, second only to Sgt. Pepper. Why? Because it is truly a masterpiece in many ways. The different effects that are achieved in this album were impossible to accomplish at the time it was recorded, and yet somehow The Beatles dulled it off. All of the different types of editing and mixing done here were on many occasions the first times anything in that vain was ever attempted. If it hadn't been for the four (or should I say five?) musical geniouses pushing the envelope, we may not have the same type of music out today. This album is the perfect example for The Beatles' influence in music, and if anyone wants to claim that The Beatles were nothing more than a dumb brit pop band with a few good hits, then I suggest they listen to this album.

The real genious in this album is in the song "Tomorrow Never Knows". It was accomplished by a group of people holding tape loops in all corners of the studio on pencils, and such (The technology at that time was not able to give them the equipment they needed, so this was the alternative they came up with). The result is nothing short of astounding. I know that many people say that Ringo was not a great drummer, but the ones who say that, and the ones who crictisize The Beatles for that matter, obviousely haven't truly listened to the music, or seen the perfection that is contained within. Ringo's drumming on this album is astounding as well, and all of the band members seem to be at the top of their game.

I won't review every song in detail, because I honestly feel that this album is much more enjoyable as a whole, and should be reviewed as such. If anything, this album will satisfy those of us who know how great The Beatles really are, and most likely it will convert those who seem to always bash the band. This album shows just how progressive in style The Beatles became, and how much of an influence they undoubtedly had upon the rock world. If only more people would allow themselves to see that, maybe The Beatles wouldn't be as underrated and misunderstood as they are.