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| Before Sgt. Pepper, no one seriously thought of rock music as actual art. That all changed in 1967, though, when John, Paul, George and Ringo (with "A Little Help" from their friend, producer George Martin) created an undeniable work of art which remains, after 30-plus years, one of the most influential albums of all time. From Lennon's evocative word/sound pictures (the trippy "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," the carnival-like "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite") and McCartney's music hall-styled "When I'm 64," to Harrison's Eastern-leaning "Within You Without You," and the avant-garde mini-suite, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper was a milestone for both '60s music and popular culture. --Billy Altman |
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Reviewed by C. L. Messina of Columbus, GA on August 26, 2010
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| Let me start by saying Sgt. Pepper is a five star album by any measure for more reasons than I could list. I love the packaging, the extra booklet and the bonus video included with this CD. My only complaint is the mixing. I HATE IT!!!! Voices move from one channel to the next, instruments are at center then over here and there, etc. All in all it's very distracting, especially over headphones or in the car where the balance is too noticable. If feels like a five year old is having a blast fooling with your balance/fader knobs. Perhaps some people like the idea of hearing Lennon's voice drift from left to right when Paul describes going into a dream or having Paul permanantly hang out on the right while the Pepper band plays on the left but, again, it's distracting and entirely unnecessary. This music doesn't need soundboard tricks- it's strong enough to stand on it's own. For that, I deduct a star.
As for the album, I've returned to it after a long spell (it was 27 years ago today!) and as a musician (thank you very much for the lessons, Sarg). I don't think it's their strongest album as a whole (my vote goes to Majical Mystery Tour) but in terms of powerful songs this one is unbeatable. If we step back from the important but often covered groundbreaking aspect of the album and look closely at the songs we find a pretty amazing thing: the songs incorporate wildly diverse and seemingly incompatible instruments, change keys and time signatures within songs and still retain their popular/catchy musicality. What's more impressive is the Beatles appear to make it seem effortless. The only problem I have with Sgt. Peppers is the high bar it sets. When you listen to it and really 'get it' you suddenly realize that you're often being served a hot dog passing as fillet mignon these days. Unmatched songs: Day in the Life, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, She's Leaving Home, Good Morning Good Morning. Questionably not included though written during the same sessions and very fitting: Strawberry Fields Forever. | |
Reviewed by PennyLaineLiverpool on August 16, 2010
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| Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is truly a masterpiece, a seminal piece of work that, after forty-three years, has lost none of its magic. As a native of Liverpool, England, I can honestly say that the only way this album could have been improved upon was if a revamped version of the majestic Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields (both of which capture with amazing accuracy the vibe of these places in Liverpool, and that only true Scousers, as the Beatles were, could articulate) had been included. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band illustrates succinctly the geniuses and visionaries the Beatles were. Definitely the greatest album of all time. | |
Reviewed by DevilDogCota on July 27, 2010
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| The shipping was quick, and greatly packaged. Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club is one to buy. | |
Reviewed by Monty2584 on July 24, 2010
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| If I could only pick one alubm to have for the rest of my life, it'd be this one. It's amazing. I'm glad that the Beatles and George Martin left it like this and didn't change anything. It's perfect as is. It starts with the title track (a great rocker)and then blends into,maybe, the most famous anthem of friendship ("With A Little Help From My Friends"). Next is "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" which is said to be about a picture paited by a 4 year-old Julian Lennon. Many people also rumor that it's about LSD. I don't know which is true, but it's still a great song. "Getting Better" is a funny one, thanks to John's sarcastic back up vocals. "Fixing a Hole" is whimsical. "She's Leaving Home" has a poor string arrangment, but it amoung the Beatles's best work thanks to some of the best, sad Lennon/McCartney lyrics ever. "Mr. Kite" is sort of a spooky song, but is also a fun one. "Within You, Without You" is probably the weakest track here. I still like it,however, because of it's lyrics. It sounds really great when it is blended in with Lennon's "Tommorrow Never Knows" on the Love soundtrack. "I'm I'm Sixty-Four" is just a pleasant love diddy with a music hall sound. I love that song. "Lovely Rita" is one of Paul's best rhyming songs (next to Maxwell's Silver Hammer). It also has great music. "Good Morning," is the most sarcastic track by the Beatles, which has John poking fun at average English life. There is then a brief reprise of the title track and then the strongest song on the album, and almost the strongest song by the Beatles (next to "In My Life"). "A Day In The Life" has great music, lonley vocals, and spine-tingling lyrics. It's the grandest finale. Ever.
Many people say that this one goes to Paul. Although, Paul did the majority of the writing, I really think him and John were working hard together for this. But, it's not so much the songs that make this album great. It's how well the songs go together. So, I think this one goes to George Martin. The only way this album could be improved is if they had included the singles "Penny Lane" and "Strawberry Fields Forever" on it. That's the best double A-side single ever. This is a fantastic album. | |
Reviewed by photo chick on July 15, 2010
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| This is definitely a classic and one of the greatest ever made. If in doubt get the cd and you will see! | |
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Obnoxious mixing on an outstanding album
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