Beatles were brilliant for the same reason they were overrated. When psychedelic was coming around, and they were struggling to keep up, they learned how to extensively use new innovative studio tricks to compensate for the instrumental limitations.
In that, they truly are like the godfathers of post-production. In that essence, though, they were actually a really kind of a flawed band. Good band, even great, but not to the standard of excellence brought to their reputation.
It doesn't, however, mean that their innovations in studio production are not significant, and that they should be appreciated as such. They could have continued to **** in a bag at one point, and been a happy boyband who smile, and sing silly love songs, but they chose to be more.
That's why I appreciate the Beatles. (Albeit, I wish I could punch Paul McCartney in the face every single time I see him speak.)
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