Early works: The Beach Boys
"Good" period: The Beatles
"Magnum opus's" (Pet Sounds vs Sgt Pepper according the media): Pet Sounds
Careers after bands fell apart: The Beatles
Music talent and ability overall: The Beatles (I believe that Brian Wilson and McCartney are equals but without Wilson The Beach Boys would've been nothing. While The Beatles' quality on many songs come directly from either Paul's pen or input I have faith that John and George would've had wonderful careers on their own)
Overall: The Beatles.
If SMiLE came out as it was supposed to when it was supposed this may be an entirely different argument though.
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