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Points: 19535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 20:30
Quote I'm not a huge fan of the early stuff. As for timeless - Abbey Road. Particularly the second side of the LP.

I'm sure many fans consider a lot more of their stuff timeless, but from beginning to end I think Abbey Road is their best work.

Absolutely agree with you Raymon , that's exactly how I feel Abbey Road side B is a masterpiece, even when I like Sgt Peppers I don't see it as the great masterpiece, and absolutely don't care for early stuff.

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Points: 242 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 19:57

I can say I love everything from Rubber Soul to the end.

The Beatles and Pink Floyd are the two bands I've listened to my entire life.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 19:48

Wondered how long it would be before the Beatles came in...

Hit list:

'Yellow submarine' (Check out ''Northern Song''!

Sgt peppers lonley hearts club band'

'Magical mystery tour'

'white album' (My fav)

'Abbey road'

 

Never cared for 'Let it be' album much

If you have a top play back system you'll appreciate EMI recordings they the best, it shines me old diamonds, with early Floyd recodings for example

 

 

 

 



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Points: 780 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 19:18
Ah yes, the inevitable 'Beatles Thread'...

In a nutshell, there are two categories of music: 'The Beatles' and then 'Everyone who came after'.

Rather than post my comments on them (after all who really gives a flying f*$@ what I think) it's always best to look at what influence they had on their peers and also what those peers think of them.

FLOYD for one, were always in awe of them. That should say something...

Also, a slightly depressing thought for those of you aged 30 years and older. The Beatles created all their music BEFORE the age of 30. What have you accomplished in the equivalent time?
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Points: 401 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 19:11
If it wasn't for their commercial beginnings they probably wouldn't have had the freedom to do albums like Revolver and Sgt Peppers. Their music evolved thru' the sixties... and certainly affected and influenced many following musicians in a big way.

"Why say it cannot be done.....they'd be better doing pop songs?"
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Points: 94 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 18:58

I'm not a huge fan of the early stuff. As for timeless - Abbey Road. Particularly the second side of the LP.

I'm sure many fans consider a lot more of their stuff timeless, but from beginning to end I think Abbey Road is their best work.
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Points: 16 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 18:52

Opinions about the Beatles by music critics are very devided, they were blamed of being too commercial and simple as much as they are praised for their influence on pop-music, creativity and timeless music.

I can't deny they were commercial, especially in their earlier years and had made some easy-listening tunes, but in spite of that I don't think they were superficial, in my opinion they were very creative in their accessibility. Their music was very diverse and during their existence they developed a lot. I'd like to know your opinion!
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