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Sep 2009
The Beatles' seventh album was released in early August 1966. Following the release of Rubber Soul the group had embarked on what was to be their final UK concert tour and following a lengthy break, they returned to Abbey Road to record continually for three months. The first recordings released from these sessions, engineered by Geoff Emerick, was the single 'Paperback Writer' and 'Rain' and those tracks gave an indication of what was to come.
Having longer in the studio had paid off with greater creativity and experimentation and with John and Paul in fine form as writers. George also made his mark with three of his compositions appearing on a Beatles album for the first time.
Prior to the album's release, the band had set off on a short tour of Western Germany, prior to flying to Japan then the Philippines and finally to the USA for what turned out to be their final gigs, the last of which took place on 29thAugust 1966 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco The distinctive album sleeve design was the work of Klaus Voormann, an old friend from their Hamburg Days. The album entered the UK chart at no. 1 where it enjoyed seven weeks in that spot out of an impressive overall run of 34 weeks. The album released in the US was almost identical – The sleeve looked the same but the album only included 11 tracks. The reason for this was that Capitol had already released three of the songs on a collection issued in June titled 'Yesterday...And Today'. Following a five week stay at # 1, this album was knocked off the top spot by 'Revolver' which then spent six of its 77 week chart life in that position.
NME Friday, July 29, 1966 :
The latest Beatles album 'Revolver' certainly has new sounds and new ideas, and should cause plenty of argument among fans as to whether it is as good as or better than previous efforts. One thing seems certain to me – you'll soon all be singing about a 'Yellow Submarine'. This has been chosen as one 'A' side to be released as a 45 next week, along with the ballad 'Eleanor Rigby'.
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amazing album
29 October, 2010
Have been a fan of the beatles for years and this is the only album i didn't have. This is my fav beatles album. The beatles were masters of songwriting and John Lennon has the most amazing voice. Cant believe he hated his voice. A must for not only Beatles fans but fans of all music.
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Remastered Review
9 September, 2009
When I heard about the remastering project, I got out and played half a dozen Beatles albums to see just how they sounded. Sure enough they all sounded great. However, Pauls vocals on 'For No One' are particularly hissy, so Revolver seemed like the best albumn to try in the remastered format.
Haveing heard the result, there is a clear improvement on Pauls vocals, and the overall sound on the whole albumn is warmer, but is it a worthwhile improvement? Is it 'better' or just 'different'? Very debateable! The 'For No One' example is a distinct improvement, but it is also an isolated one because George Martin did such a stunning job first time 'round that it really is hard to improve on near perfection.
The sleevenotes and Photos on the other hand are excellent - it's just a pity that they had to put it all together in an eco-friendly (carbon neutral - lol !!)
sleeve that will undoubtedly become very battered over time.
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the one that changed everything
11 August, 2009
when i bought this album and played it for the first time I could not believe the sounds that came out from the old alba record deck ! I do not think there will be another album which will have the same impact on me on first hearing. If it's not in your record collection get it ,absolutely indispensable.
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track listing
- 1. Taxman
- 2. Eleanor Rigby
- 3. I'm Only Sleeping
- 4. Love You To
- 5. Here There And Everywhere
- 6. Yellow Submarine
- 7. She Said She Said
- 8. Good Day Sunshine
- 9. And Your Bird Can Sing
- 10. For No One
- 11. Doctor Robert
- 12. I Want To Tell You
- 13. Got To Get You Into My Life
- 14. Tomorrow Never Knows
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