The Beatles

Howard the Duck · 07-07-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheNiceGuy

I've heard plenty of their hits but I want to delve deeper into their albums, so thats why I asked the question.

if that's the case, go for Rubber Soul

it's some sort of bridge between the early pop era and the later experimentation

Unknown Soldier · 07-07-2011, 06:29 AM

As said by BOY the Red and Blue compilation albums are the best place to start as they cover the Beatles discography pretty well. After that see which songs and period you like best and go from there. If you want to go straight into their albums, then the mid period of "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver" is the best place to start.

Blarobbarg · 07-07-2011, 07:23 AM

I would start with Abbey Road. Fantastic record.

Don't start with the White Album. Too much filler.

William Zanzinger · 07-07-2011, 05:55 PM

For a complete Beatles beginner, "With the Beatles" is a very accessible album.
Some great tracks-best ever versions of " Please Mr Postman" and "You really got a hold on me" and "Money", plus great originals like "All my Loving" and "Not a second time".
Very much Lennon`s band at that time.

Electrophonic Tonic · 07-07-2011, 06:59 PM

Considering how the Beatles evolved, compilations are a great way to narrow down your interest and then focus on a specific album.

I think '1' probably is the best one. Because it give you a healthy dose of their entire career, without it overloading your senses. I say this probably because this was the album that started me off. But I say the compilation method is the best way to go.

storymilo · 07-07-2011, 09:07 PM

Okay guy, whatever you do, please don't start with a compilation. Rubber Soul and Revolver are varied enough, they practically could be comps.

ThePhanastasio · 07-07-2011, 09:41 PM

Abbey Road or Revolver are definitely my suggestions.

Lord Dweedle · 07-09-2011, 06:47 PM

pfft, just get John Lennon's Solo stuff, he WAS the Beatles

BastardofYoung · 07-09-2011, 07:33 PM

no^ All the members contributed to The Beatles and each one in their own right are equally deserving of praise.

George Harrison is my favorite Beatle.

William Zanzinger · 07-10-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord Dweedle

pfft, just get John Lennon's Solo stuff, he WAS the Beatles

No way.McCartney single handledly wrote " Michelle", "Let it Be", " Hey Jude",
"Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby", "Penny Lane", "All my Loving", "Here, There and Everywhere", "Get Back", "The Fool on the Hill" "Obla Di" " Hello, Goodbye"and "Paperback Writer".
He also contributed to much of the early stuff-"She loves you", "Please please me", "I`m only sleeping" etc, etc.

IMO, Lennon and McCartney were far better as a partnership than solo artists.

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07-07-2011, 09:41 PM	#217 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Abbey Road or Revolver are definitely my suggestions. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

07-09-2011, 07:33 PM	#219 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	no^ All the members contributed to The Beatles and each one in their own right are equally deserving of praise. George Harrison is my favorite Beatle. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

07-07-2011, 06:29 AM	#212 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	As said by BOY the Red and Blue compilation albums are the best place to start as they cover the Beatles discography pretty well. After that see which songs and period you like best and go from there. If you want to go straight into their albums, then the mid period of "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver" is the best place to start.

07-07-2011, 07:23 AM	#213 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	I would start with Abbey Road. Fantastic record. Don't start with the White Album. Too much filler.

07-07-2011, 05:55 PM	#214 (permalink)
William Zanzinger Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Wasteland Posts: 77	For a complete Beatles beginner, "With the Beatles" is a very accessible album. Some great tracks-best ever versions of " Please Mr Postman" and "You really got a hold on me" and "Money", plus great originals like "All my Loving" and "Not a second time". Very much Lennon`s band at that time.

07-07-2011, 06:59 PM	#215 (permalink)
Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	Considering how the Beatles evolved, compilations are a great way to narrow down your interest and then focus on a specific album. I think '1' probably is the best one. Because it give you a healthy dose of their entire career, without it overloading your senses. I say this probably because this was the album that started me off. But I say the compilation method is the best way to go.

07-07-2011, 09:07 PM	#216 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	Okay guy, whatever you do, please don't start with a compilation. Rubber Soul and Revolver are varied enough, they practically could be comps.

07-09-2011, 06:47 PM	#218 (permalink)
Lord Dweedle Music Addict Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 127	pfft, just get John Lennon's Solo stuff, he WAS the Beatles