Reviews (page 2 of 16)
The best so far
What do you want me to say... Some of the best by the best. Finishing side A with "She's So Heavy" and starting side B with "Here Comes the Sun" is one of those musical moments you wish you were alive back in the day to experience the way it was inteded (streaming does not give it justice).
*seething with hatred* *teeth gritted* *eyes bulging out of sockets*
A masterpiece.
It's Abbey Road. Enough said.
I forgot how much I love Abbey Road because I am a ride-or-die Rubber Soul girl
thoughts: - LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOO standouts: - carry that weight
Some lovely playing and melodies. Still not fully my thing but a good album.
Look, there's a reason this album is considered one of the greatest of all time. It would have been laughable had this album not been on this list: the final time one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) bands of all time recorded an album together, featuring four virtuoso musicians firing on all cylinders. Part of me has been looking for this album when I checked this website every day for the past 967 days. There are some of the most iconic songs of the 20th century here, including some I knew the lyrics for before I ever can remember hearing them. The sounds of this album have echoed throughout Western music ever since this album's release. This is not my favorite album of all time, but it is one of the most important. Every song is, at the very least, pretty good, with a few all-time greats. Favorite tracks: "Come Together," "Here Comes the Sun," the medley, "Because"
"Y'all mind if a white boy speak a little Italian?" Man... Listening to all of these out of order and by my preference has done well to remove some of the "time and place" bias as well as the " 4 crappy albums in a row before getting a good one" bias but even that's not enough to let true gems shine through. Haven't listen to much of the Beatles discog back to back so I've never been able to pick a favorite album but since each of them will be spread so far apart during this listen through its fair to say most of them will be ranked pretty high. I listened to this one twice and I might listen again tomorrow. Favorite(s): I want you Medley (the end especially) Least: Oh Darling 5/5
Fav: All the abbey road medley and Oh Darling L: Sorry Ringo... 5 I think Come Together might be the most overplayed Beatles song, I still like it though. Almost every song is great, but I think Maxwell and Octopus Garden are not up to par with the rest of the album. Yeah it's amazing how different it is song to song but how themes recur and things fit together. The End not being the last song is something I'm very divided on and Her Majesty is such an odd way to end everything but has some charm. Cover: 4 iconic, even without the cultural weight its still great Title: 3.5 Kind of cool they just named it after the studio Minecraft Parody: I Found Diamonds (Here Comes the Sun)
Yeah they were really cookin with this one
A bit too middle of the road
Just the two Harrison songs alone make this great, the other songs make this a masterpiece.
Come together sounds electric yet restrained. Something is nice but I wouldn't call it one tlof the greatest love Songs ever. Maxwells and oh darling are my least favourite part of the album, usually Paul's ability to make a timeless song is one of his greatest assets as a songwriter but here it just makes them sound generic like they could've been written by anyone. Ocotpus' garden is delightful. I Want You (She's so Heavy) is one of the Beatles' best songs, George and Paul are note perfect, John's vocal performance I think is one of his best ever, and between this and Helter-skelter Skelter, Ringo might be kne of the best metal drummers ever desilpute not being a metal drummer. Here comes the sun and Because are great. You Never Give Me Your Money might be one of my favourite Paul songs and the rest of the medley works really well I liked how the pace seemed to get quicker as it went on.
Love this album, one of my favorites from The Beatles. I love their goofy bullshit songs like Maxwell and Octopus’s Garden, but we also get some heavy hitters like Come Together, I Want You and Here Comes the Sun.
yeaaaa i guess the beatles kinda know what they're doing...
Classic
How could one ever claim to not like the Beatles? Is it possible? You have to like the Beatles. To argue otherwise, I think, suggests a sort of poverty of taste or at least a certain naïveté on the part of the listener. The seeds of every popular music you have ever enjoyed in your life reside in this very album. But there are those who bathe daily in the font that the four saints opened, who will not venture far from the wellspring of Beatlemania, and there are those who take full advantage of having been born in the afterworld and climb to the peaks that hem the Beatles' fertile valley and see other things, beyond the cradle these fellows from Liverpool built. I identify thoroughly in the latter camp and will tell you freely that I will not listen to anything off Abbey Road of my own volition. Can you hate the tree that so lovingly bears the fruits you will savor? Surely not, but I hope you will concede that, with few exceptions, you might still not like to feast on the tree's bark. I am grateful for those who saw the greatness in these songs, because by the time I heard them, they were the colorless substrate that have flowed from the speakers of any mix radio station for three or so generations ad infinitum. Maybe it is because they are so well loved over the previous decades that elsewhere, in the shade, malcontent foments, but I think there is something more. The tinny introductory notes of "Here Comes the Sun" elicit a visceral reaction in my reptilian cortex; I want to claw my eardrums out and defenestrate myself. I wish I could unhear "Oh! Darling" and I feel bad for Paul for him having had done that. There are so many more lowlights, and aside from the things I can't stand, there is simply so much filler that is not worth choking down. But then there are the transcendent moments like Something, possibly Harrison's finest hour, which I first heard downstream in Clapton's inferior tribute. They remind you, for a fleeting moment, that you witness something that has moved so many better people to create great things. Then the moment passes, and you hear the bit about the fellow with the silver hammer. This is the most important album in popular music by a group of men who measurably shifted the course of history with their songs and I cannot rate it even a smidge higher than this.
God that’s good
Pretty unbelievable all these songs came from one album
Good album, I still think it is a bit over rated
I’ve heard this album at least 10 times before.
No notes
I once made a playlist for Stephen featuring Abbey Road with no Maxwell's Silver Hammer. It wasn't as good.
Incredible work by the lads. One of the best ending sequences in all of music
Pretty good. It’s the Beatles!
3.5 It wasn't an album or an unknown artist, although I'd never really heard of them. It was a pretty good one too start! and I'll probably listen to it again soon! also ny favorite song was something!
Very nice
There's a wide range of styles that they go for here. This is one of the records that I've known since I was a kid. I like it.
Amazing album, although I tend to skip maxwell and oh darlin
revolver better
Fantastic classic Beatles album. Great songs. Don’t know what else to say other than I really noticed the drum parts this time around. I like how each drum is sort of panned differently in the mix. 4.2/5.0
Un álbum que junta varias de las mejores canciones de los beatles, la tapa es histórica. Hay canciones que la verdad no me encantaron y es por eso que como un todo, le doy 4 estrellas, pero sin dudas es mi album favorito de los beatles hasta el momento
Now you are talking. A classic right up my alley. Great album.
The sound is perfect for my ears. The songs are easy masterpieces. It's got all kinds of sounds and songs. In a category above five stars. The top of the list, not much else to say. I usually think of the white album as my favorite, so I'm now looking forward to when that gets served up to reassess.
A few weak songs, but the big hitters are so influential that you hardly notice.
I really liked this album easy listening
The album that FUELED the Beatles Snob. Strip away the mythology of the band, and you have an adequate album with a few excellent songs, and a lot of weird filler. If any other band had produced this, it would not be half as talked about. The concept on the back half isn't bad, but it gets into noodly-ness because the band was so famous and popular nobody had the balls to tell them no. It's excellent production, and an excellent sendoff for the band, even though it wasn't planned like that. And the album cover isn't all that deep. Quit reading into things. Maybe he just left his shoes at home that day. Or lost them in the studio. God... It's not that special. My Rating: 4/5
I think this is the best Beatles album. Really really love 85% of the songs on it including one of my all time faves I want you (she’s so heavy). 4.5
Excellent album - so full of musical ideas, from the whimsical to the profound to the obtuse to the ridiculous. A little filler, surprisingly, so 4 stars
It's The Beatles and it contians some of the best songs of all time. But it's not the best Beatles album and in my estimation falls somewhere in the mid tier as far as their own discography goes. But we must give it 5 stars, because there is a lot of crap on this list which inexplicably gets 3 stars or higher.
My mom once spent like 15 minutes explaining all the "Paul is Dead" symbolism in this album cover to me. Anyway, this is some of Billy Shears best work.
Thank you, Mr Generator! Bangers all. Played on repeat I don't know how many times. Love this one, all the things.
I wish I could take extra stars from some of the shite albums I've been subjected to and give them to Abbey Road. It's just so fucking good. Bangers galore. And that cover is iconic. I've got a print of it hanging in my house. 10 stars, no notes.
Top 5 album
Quite the iconic album, that does hold up with time. Come Together, I Want You, Here Comes the Sun are some of my favorite songs of all time. The only thing keeping me from ranking it a 5 is the B side is a bit of a slog. I'll be tossing all three of the aforementioned songs onto the playlist.
It's a fine Beatles album. Come Together is pretty great. The rest of the album is pretty typical Beatles. Meh.
Pretty cool, huh?
Not going to think to hard on this one. At this point in Beatles history, John, Paul, and George were songwriting equals. It's a shame they couldn't find a way to fit more of his songs from the late 60's onto Beatles albums, but we got All Things Must Pass as a consolation prize, so all is right. And who doesn't love the Medley?!
What can I say? It's fucking Abbey Road. This one holds a special place in my heart as the first Beatles album I ever listened to from beginning to end. It blew my mind when I was 10 and it's still blowing my mind when I'm 30. Idk why but Sun King hit me like a ton of bricks this time through. They create such a nice atmosphere with that song; sounds like a dream to me.
The medley is some of the best stuff they've ever done. Side A is also very good but has Maxwell's Silver Hammer which I think does get too much hare but is also undeniably the weakest track on here.
Hard to rate an album like this which is so well known. Maybe I'm bored of some of the songs but the highs are so good still.
Couldn't finish listening to it. A band completely out of ideas.
A true classic and wonderful album.
Track By Track Come Together - Inspired by a Chuck Berry song I think? It is a classic. But most songs on this album are. Brilliant bass and I think Lennon enjoyed himself on this despite the tensions of the band fraying at the edges contextually. Something - Although previously this was not my favourite of his, I am at the current moment a big fan of this. The lyrics are so tender and honest and human. The harmonies and chords are so simple but so intricate at the same time. Lovely melody work. I do feel that this and Here Comes The Sun could perhaps have been more stripped back but it’s a small note. There is a more acoustic version on Anthology that I prefer. It’s still a very strong song, don’t get me wrong. I definitely really like it. Key change (sort of) near the end is great. In fact this song’s meaning is deepening in me and growing on me as I age. I think it’s testament to Harrison’s originality and maturity as a songwriter. It’s got this yearning, sad, smoky quality. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer - I like Paul. Liking him more as I get older actually. And it’s a weird, silly song this. I like the instrumentation. But it seems out of place and bizarrely dark. Strange to follow Something. Oh! Darling - it’s a great one for Paul’s belting. The backing vocals are also great. They were so very good at that. Very classic rock inspired. Quite simple structure really. Octopus’s Garden - I love this song. It’s Ringo at his best. A fun time had by all. Makes me feel all warm and happy. I Want You (She’s So Heavy) - great guitar work. Fairly heavy blues guitar. It really paints a world of heavy rock guitar. Murky almost, that then abruptly gives way to the next track that kind of works! Here Comes The Sun - A beautiful song. Very well produced. Such a warm world painted here. Little pocket of loveliness. Also would lend well to an acoustic version. Because - it sounds psychedelic influenced to me. Lovely harmonies. I do know a version that is just the voices that is great. You Never Give Me Your Money - one of my favourite pieces on the record. Just how it develops and goes into Paul’s signature plinky-plonk is a great example of one of these songs. Harmonies great, instrumentation 10/10. Just magic. Sun King - so beautiful, ambient and vibey. I believe Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Albatross’ inspired this. Another ambient banger. Mean Mr. Mustard - kind of knarly, could’ve been on the white album. Polythene Pam - Quite fun and biting little Lennon number. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - great jamming song. Just a fun, great number. I really liked this one. Golden Slumbers - very famous I think been covered quite a bit? Anyway, is a very lovely Paul one (I think!). Rate it highly, despite its short length. Carry That Weight - Quite nice, kind of a chant. Perhaps my least favourite of this medley though. The End - I like this end song, very satisfying. Her Majesty - bizarrely out of place, tacked on by mistake/on purpose at the end. But i do love this little tune. Learnt it on guitar recently and there’s some great harmonies and chord changes. Overall Review: It’s funny listening to this album in this context, an album I know so well. It’s not my favourite Beatles one, but it is strong. I had the privilege of listening to it in surround stereo sound on amazing speakers at a friend’s. It really lent itself to that kind of presentation. Really brightened my day. I thought the production was exceptional and all the instrumental parts blending on various songs were great. The medley from You Never Give Me Your Money… onwards is fantastic. I am rating this highly because even though I don’t like every song, I really enjoy over half of them and it was a very rousing, enlivening experience listening to this as a whole. Tried to have fresh ears and beginner’s mind when listening and it still holds up. Favourite Songs: Come Together, Something, Octopus’s Garden, Here Comes The Sun, You Never Give Me Your Money, Sun King, Her Majesty 9/10 but has five stars as it’s a high 9. Or 4.8/5 to be specific.
you can find the entire side two medley as a single track on spotify; #1 shared party playlist trick.
I actually had never heard anything from the Beatles believe it or not. Well or at least not willingly anyway. I liked it, it's very fun and charming. They seem like cool guys those beatles Come Together ★★★★✩ Something ★★★★✩ Maxwell's Silver Hammer ★★★✩✩ Oh! Darling ★★★✩✩ Octopus's Garden ★★★✩✩ I Want You (She's So Heavy) ★★★✩✩ Here Comes the Sun ★★★★✩ Because ★★★⯪✩ You Never Give Me Your Money ★★★★✩ Sun King ★★★✩✩ Mean Mr. Mustard ★★★✩✩ Polythene Pam ★★⯪✩✩ She Came In Through the Bathroom Window ★★★⯪✩ Golden Slumbers ★★★★✩ Carry That Weight ★★★★✩ The End ★★★✩✩ Her Majesty ★★★✩✩
плотная хорошая работа как альбом даже в отрыве от всего предыдущего и будущего что случалось с битлами хорошие инструменталы, вокал может чуточку надоесть есть хиты, есть трогательные строчки переслушивать буду 4.0
it’s fucking abbey road i gotta give it a 5. almost cried during carry that weight
The subject of innumerate books, blogs and arguements so i cant add anything new. Maybe my favourite Beatles album, one that I own, play and cherish. I put on the super delux album to have an immersive experience and enjoyed every second.
solid beatles
HEEL goed! maar ik vond sgt pepper beter
no puedo opinar objetivamente
4.5
04/09/26 - I think I've listened to it in full before? some of the medley was a little unfamiliar but that might just be in comparison to the Side A songs I've heard approximately a million times songs from this were used to incredible effect in Lindsay Ellis' Yoko Ono video often considered the Beatles' best and I might have to agree though The White Album and Revolver are my personal favourites I actually really enjoy the weirdness of Maxwell's Silver Hammer - Paul's giggle just over a minute in is a highlight of the whole album forgot how good I Want You (She's So Heavy) is! my favourite on this particular listen medley is amazingly tightly constructed A little conflicted on whether her Majesty was a truly necessary addition but i like it nonetheless A well earned and expected 5/5
I mean, how does one review Abbey Road? It still stacks up even today. Some of The Beatles biggest highs are on this one. Sure its questionable lyrics at times but even some of the bands worst songs are others absolute favorites.
Oh, boy. Here we go. Another polarizing, but objectively great record. If you like the Beatles, you probably either think Abbey Road is their best record or at least, one of the best records. If you don’t like the Beatles or, at the very least, appreciate them for their importance you’re a silly person. I understand it’s difficult for younger people who didn’t experience the Beatles or grow up with boomer parents, to understand how essential the Beatles were to modern pop music. The sounds and styles that they innovated still permeate the music being made today even though it so processed at this point that you have to have an ear out for it. Abbey Road was released before Let It Be, but recorded after. I prefer to think of it as their magnum opus, their final statement. It seems pretty evident that they were all getting sick of each other and if not for the sunshine personality of Billy Preston this album might not exist. Preston’s presence required the Beatles to be on their best behavior and to put forth a better effort than most of the material on Let It Be would indicate. Even John, who had pretty much checked out, reverted back to his charismatic, silly ways. George and Ringo, who had both previously, temporarily quit the group, gave enthusiastic performances that would equal Paul, who was desperately trying to hold things together with paper clips and rubber bands. Come Together is probably the most well known song on the album despite it being a fairly low effort submission from Lennon but, rescued by McCartney’s suggestion to slow the tempo and his and Ringo’s slinky bass and drum parts. Next up is Harrison’s Something, according to Sinatra, “the greatest love song ever written”. George was coming into his own as a songwriter and itching to be free of his two song per album restriction. Next… the Maxwell’s Silver Hammer hatred needs to end. This aggression will not stand! Is it silly? Yes. Does that make bad? No! It’s a vaudevillian style number about a murderous med school student with a Moog synthesizer swimming around the melody. What’s more fun than that? Oh! Darling is another McCartney effort. A soulful ballad that you would’ve liked to hear Otis Redding take a swing at, but McCartney puts his whole being into the vocal here. Is Octopus’s Garden silly? Yes. Do your kids love it? Also, yes. Ringo, you glorious goofball. Also, lowkey, some of Harrison’s best guitar work. I’m not kidding. I Want You (She’s So Heavy) again another skeleton of a song by Lennon that was built into a monster riff and studio wizardry of drop d tuning, double tracking, white noise and, you guessed it… that damn Moog again. Does it go on too long? Maybe… or not long enough? See how you feel after going to YouTube and hearing Nels Cline join the Flaming Lips on a live cover and then see how you feel. This song (along with the first Black Sabbath album a few months later) predated doom metal by a solid decade. And then… Side 2… Here Comes The Sun composed by Harrison is the most streamed Beatles song by a mile and, regardless of that bit of trivia, it’s another beautiful song, the chord progression is lush and bright, but also a little melancholy. Harrison really showed up and gave the best 2 song minimum of any Beatles record. Because is Lennon effort inspired by Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and bolstered by a harpsichord, gorgeous three part harmonies and that damn Moog again. It’s a beautiful song though. Just listen to Elliott Smith’s version. What happens next is called a mind boggling achievement if you break down its inception and the components used. I have to give McCartney proper credit here. He found a way to take several partial and unfinished compositions and string them all together thematically with seemless segues and melodic call backs to previous songs on the album. You Never Give Me Your Money is a fully realized song and is used as the primary music that bonds the “medley” together and features some nice arpeggiated guitar work from Harrison and Lennon… transitioning into Sun King with a lyrical recall to the side 2 opener with some more soothing 3 part harmonies in pigeon Spanish no less. Mean Mr. Mustard was a Lennon leftover composition from the White Album as was Polythene Pam which was recorded continuously with McCartney’s She Came In Through The Bathroom Window providing the upbeat rocking mid portion of “the long one”. The third act begins with McCartney’s ballads Golden Slumbers and Carry That Weight, also recorded together, which features a melodic callback to You Never Give Me Your Money and a round of guitar soloing by Paul, George and John (in that order) that crescendos into a solo, rhythmic piano chord and the line “and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make”… which seems a fitting platitude. And, that’s it. That’s the whole album with a perfect ending. Except for a silly 20 second song about the Queen mother which was not supposed to be on the album but was left at the end of the tape and when they heard it on playback, everyone had a laugh so, they left it on. I’m not going to be cool and edgy and pretend I don’t like the Beatles. They don’t occupy a huge amount of my musical space but, every couple of years or so I’m stricken with a case of Beatlemania and I have listen to their whole discography. Abbey Road is a 5.
Essential. Even though it has Maxwell's silver hammer on it. But hey, it's the bloody Beatles! The rest is brilliant.
A perfect 10. One of the most iconic albums of all time and personally impactful albums in my life. The stretch of You Never Give Me Your Money - The End might be the peak of music. And this is all without even mentioning the songs that made it to the radio - Come Together, Something, Oh Darling, or Here Comes The Sun.
viene muy bien para estos dias soleados casi primaverales
This album is good, I like every song on the album and added them to playlist. 8 put of 10
Perfect
Possibly the best Beatles album.
I mean. Yeah. Probably the best Beatles album, almost certainly one of the best albums of all time.
Amazing
Fantastic! So many great songs on this track and one of the best Beatles albums. 10/10 Top song... Maxwell's silver hammer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FIVE SOLID GOLDEN STARS. BOSH.
Abbey Road was my second Beatles album on the list and is definitely a better album overall than Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It still comes with a caviat that the Beatles make average music, plain and simple. I just cannot put them on the pedestal that some do. The song writing is good not great and at times seems like a very far reach for something more. This album is one that is easy to listen to but also easy to get crowded into the background and ignored.
Not my favorite Beatles album but I really loved this re-listen and the medley at the end always gets me. Still a perfect album.
Listened to this as part of my Rolling Stones 500 project. I like it!
9/10
Amazing singles and A side. B side with singles but tracks blend and refer back to each other in a true album
I've changed my mind, THIS is their best album.
Probably my favorite Beatles album and a near perfect masterpiece (never liked Maxwell’s Silver Hammer and feel like it doesn’t fit with the album). The three track run of Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, and The End is one of my favorites in rock music.
Let's just start with the iconic album cover. No words. They were the biggest band in the world. Didn't need them. Something stood out this time. So there's some songs on here I just don't like: Maxwell's and Octopus's Garden. Carry That Weight is one of my fav Beatles songs. Just a couple songs are holding this from being a 5. "In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make." 4.5/5
quem diria q um dos álbuns mais famosos da história seria bom, me pergunto pq será
Excellent.
5/5
Fun! I'm ready for some gender diversity in this list
u cannot go wrong with the beatles
One of the best albums of all time. Nuff said.
I get the love for this album. Killer start, pretty good end, and it is the last Beatles album. However, I'll never forgive them for putting God Save the Queen after The End. I've heard the reasoning, but it would've fit way better in its original location. Favorite Songs: Come Together, Octopus's Garden, Here Comes the Sun, I Want You, The End
10 - all timer
absolutely glorious
Sooooo tired of these Oasis rip-off bands....ugh...
I have so much trouble rating the Beatles. The highs are so high and the lows are just always there. They're really an inconsistent band when it comes down to it. Come Together and Something as the first two tracks - amazing. Then Paul has to come in with whatever Maxwell's Silver Hammer is and I don't blame John for exiting out the side door on that one. I Want You has some great guitar work in it - and it at least three minutes too long. Here Comes the Sun - go George! Carry That Weight is good. Most of the rest is rather unremarkable when you take the Beatles name off of it. I may have to revise my overall Beatles rankings at some point. But in ranking order, St. Pepper's, Revolver, Abbey Road, White Album, Rubber Soul and I still have two more go get through. The highlights elevate this one's ranking.
Melodically, musically, and production wise, it’s a genius, very special album. But it lacks the lyrical depth to be a 5 star album.
Classic
I'll never forget the first time I heard this one: I had made up my mind the The Beatles were an overrated relic of a bygone era, and nothing anybody told me would convince me that the band made famous by "Love Me Do" was worth my time. And then the opening bass line grabbed my brain banana, and I literally said "THIS is The Beatles!?!" 30 years later and I'm still slightly embarrassed at how in the dark I was. Arguably the best album from arguably the best band of all time, simply a masterpiece, and it never gets old. So much variety in the compositions, masterfully mixed and arranged, there really aren't any low spots anywhere.
One of those albums where you think you know what youre in for, but it does a change up and you're hearing proto-blues rock / pop-rock. Wow!
Still marvellous and infuriating.
Probably one of their better albums. B sides get a little tedious.
Abbey Road: it’s just as good as everyone says it is. Nothing much else to say, a good mix between beautiful melodies and funky grooves, amazing vocal performances, and pretty much all killer, no filler throughout.
Obviously I know this album. I prefer the white album though.
extremely strong start
I have always loved Come Together, but overall I'm just not a huge fan of their sound. I appreciate what they did for music in general, but that doesn't mean I need to listen to them.
what am ambitious record, especially knowing the entire medley was not radio friendly. as a final send off, it’s remarkable. you can see how they played off each other and built each others songs up. something that would go missing from a lot of their solo records.
solid.
wonderful starting point with come together, absolute classic. Hey lets all wear shoes and not tell paul. very well made album, it is the beatles after all they are not my favorite band the album would be much better if it were not as overplayed.
Of course a fabulous album - since all the Beatles albums are fantastic!
The back half of this one especially is absolute perfection.
I love the medley.
Funny childrens songs recorded on acid and coke 9.5/10
Obviously one of the greatest pieces of music ever Playlist add: “Something” - pretty much a no-brainer as it’s my favorite Beatles song of all time, but argument could be made for “You Never Give Me Your Money”, “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”, or the combo “Golden Slumbers” / “Carry That Weight”
Classic! Great one
This is what happens when you keep studio tricks to a minimum.
ABBEY ROAD! BOOMERS RISE UP! GREATEST ALBUM EVER! GO BEATLES! WOO I wanna start with one thing: I love this album. It's brilliant, catchy, filled with incredible melodies, one iconic song after another and most importantly: it's incredibly produced. The album sounds so pristine, crystal clear, very ahead of its time considering it was recorded in the late 60s when technologies were very limited. The guitar tones are incredible, the vocal harmonies sound gorgeous and it's all engineered so perfectly. The way this album flows together is also wildly creative, especially with the short songs in the back half. There is also so many classic and instantly recognizable moments, straight from the opening of Come Together. Something is an incredible ballad filled with passionate vocal performances and incredible chord progressions in the background, another strike of genius. Same with Oh! Darling, some of the guitars on that song are very heavy for a 60s pop rock song and the vocals are even wilder. That's before we even get I Want You (She's so Heavy) where the 2nd part borders on some metal shit. That song in general is out of this world, the whole song has this overwhelming tension. The contrast between that and Here Comes the Sun, one of the brightest songs ever made, is so funny. Another big standout to me is Golden Slumber, but really the entire ending of the album is really fun and boundary pushing. The record is really great but also a little overrated simply because I don't see how it excels over other Beatles albums. Revolver has even better and more forward thinking production. The White Album is even more crazy and boundary pushing. Sgt Peppers has much stronger conceptual writing and I would argue even Rubber Soul is stronger track for track. Abbey Road has incredibly high highs mixed in with songs like Maxwell's Silver Hammer, Octopus' Garden or Polythene Pam that are just kinda bullshit. They're some of the few Beatles songs that make me think that maybe drugs aren't so awesome afterall. Again I love the album but I don't consider it one of the all time greats, maybe it wouldn't bother me if not for all the uncles calling this the greatest thing ever. Then again, for an album so universally loved, you could do A LOT worse.
If you don’t like this record I can’t trust you
Masterpiece 5/5
A very good beatles album. I loved much of it, and the non-hits still held up. I understand the hype, but it's still not a 5-star album for me. 8/10
"You never give me your money / You only give me your funny paper" A quintessential album by a quintessential band. I was both dreading and looking forward to this review because of the caliber of the material and the mythology surrounding it. I'm very familiar with the individual song on this album, especially from the first side (who isn't?) but I wanted to go into the listening with an open mind. The first half feels more like a best-of compilation than a cohesive album, perhaps reflects the band's mental separation at the time. I did enjoy the songs on an individual level, and the inclusion of Maxwell's Silver Hammer didn't detract from the experience too much. The final song from this side- "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" has been on my individual rotation for a while now, and I think it deserves unique praise from this side. Moving to the second side, I recognized fewer of these songs by name, but I did especially enjoy "Because" and "Sun King" for their return to psychedelia, and a more prototypical LSD-laced Beatles experience that the album would have lacked without their inclusion. A standout "new" track for me was: "You Never Give Me Your Money" I loved the melody it began with, and it is especially experimental with its crazy transfer from ballad to boogie woogie and making that choice feel and sound intentional. This earned it's spot as the song from this album to be added to my 1001-albums playlist. After doing some research on the album after-the-fact, I now know that this track started the "Meledy" portion of the album, where the tracks were mixed to intentionally flow into one another, which I included in my listening notes as somthing I was hoping would happen more often throughout the album, giving it some necessary cohesion the first side lacked. To finish out the set, Carry that Weight was a shockingly beautiful song, and Her Majesty was quite a silly little short song, cool song but not deserving of the final track slot in such an influential album. No album is perfect, and I felt as if a lot of the songs were overproduced and included excessive brass/instrumentation that, at times, distracted and detracted from the well-built core of these tracks. As well as a bit of a lack of cohesion especially from the first side as I mentioned before. All of that being said, I have been flip-flopping between a 5 and a 4 for this album, and despite not wanting to pander to the popular opinion, I truly think Abbey Road has deserved its spot as a 5/5
One of the greats, still. Also, one of those rare occasions of an album being great by virtue of how many cohesive bangers there are in the album itself, even if there's little theme connecting it as a through-line.
i think its kinda boring, maybe its because of i never experience this era but its not bad in general, it has a good vibe fav songs : something & here comes the sun
Though Let it Be frequently gets confused as the final Beatles record, Abbey Road was actually actually the last time they recorded in the studio together (Let it Be had already been recorded but plagued by production delays). In fact, the recording sessions were so contentious between John and Paul, Lennon flat out refused to contribute to many tracks and had quit before the album was even released. Knowing all this you'd expect Abbey Road to be an absolute train wreck of a record, but it's anything but. George Harrison stepped up and filled the void left by Lennon's caustic indifference, providing Something and Here Comes the Sun. Paul's output is strong, but obviously needed to be reigned in. Abbey Road is brilliant but also a disparate and bloated group of songs with no cohesion. It was the end. They knew it, the fans were catching on, and the album reads as a coda.
Simply banger after banger
I didn’t expect to like the Beatles but this was very relaxing to listen to. I walked all of today listening to this album. I like Oh! Darling and I Want You (She’s so Heavy).
Simply awesome, great, a masterpiece. The best beatles album, one of the best albums ever made.
If I’m ever having a bad day, things are difficult or I’m just in a bad mood, I always know I can put on an album by these guys and things will seem a bit better. A gift. The best album by the best band of all time. I don’t think there’s a better moment in popular music than the run through Golden Slumbers, the ‘Never Give Me Your Money’ reprise, into Carry that Weight and into the ‘The End’. Perfection.
what is there to say that hasn't already been said
A lot of filler
music is love
One of the best or the best Beatles albums.
Clearly
What can ya say? The final album where the Beatles were a somewhat cohesive unit. They patched together unfinished song scraps and called it a suite, and it was brilliant.
One of the most iconic Beatles albums - not for everyday but a brilliant thing to listen to.
Classic. Top ten.
One of my favorite albums ever
Even the songs that I had never heard were great!
The most modern sounding Beatles album. As much a touching & triumphant finale for the group as it is a sampling of the four members’ impending 70s solo careers. Cheers mates!
3 stars for the 3 good songs on the album. Prefer druggy beatles
There’s no better final statement in music than this — a summation of their talents, a realization of their ambitions (particularly on side 2) and also a snapshot of their interests at the time. Paul clearly knew in his heart he was losing his first real love, and was coping by looking back to their roots in a simple yet heartfelt Oh Darling, one of best John’s formal experiments in diving deeper and deeper into a repetitive single idea before it crescendos then instantly evaporates (an oft stolen moment since) in I Want You, George fully coming into his own as a songwriter with his two best songs with the Beatles, and Ringo’s got a song about an octopus. (It’s fucking great though, also always-excellent drumming and I won’t hear otherwise). What an album. I have stronger personal relationships with other Beatles albums so end up ranking if lower but I probably shouldn’t.
Ambitious, immaculately produced and varied. There are moments I love, especially on side 2, but there's something lacking here that you would find on earlier albums, a certain soul. And I don't like Paul's songs on side 1. I see it as impressive more than something I reguarly return to.
May be a bit controversial but I think this is possibly the weakest Beatles Album… can hear the influences of Clapton / Hendrix but it doesn’t really work (for me) as an album. Harrison’s Here Comes The Sun though is lovely.
Tiene muchos hits, se mantiene la calidad a lo largo del disco con pocas excepciones, me parece un hito cultural y que marco la musica de su decada
A masterpiece of an album. George blossoming as a songwriter, John and Paul at their absolute pomp, even Ringo’s Octopus’ Garden is a highlight. The invention of heavy metal. The genius that is the medley. THE album you just hear before you die.
5 stars is not enough.
My dad's favorite Beatles album. Come Together is a solid start. Something is a great song. George Harrison is the most underrated Beatle. Maxwell's Silver Hammer is a throwback to the Beatles earlier, sillier work. I hate it. I have a soft spot for Ringo songs. Octopus's Garden is just as silly as Maxwell's Silver Hammer but the goofiness works better when it's Ringo. John was right, the medley to close the album mostly sucks. I have always loved Golden Slumbers and Carry That Weight...I wish they were both full songs rather than part of this medley.
Holyy banger
Everything, absolutely everything about this album is 5 stars. Starting with the cover, which is not only one of the most iconic music covers, but also one of the most famous photographs of all time. All four Beatles were at their technical peaks. The best, most polished, and crystalline production of their 13 albums is found here, as George Martin was also at his technical peak. And the songs... well, as a colleague said in another popular review on this site: Each song has an entire wiki page dedicated to it. Need I say more? In this album we simply have George Harrison showing 10% of his songwriting ability (since he forcibly released the other 90% on the incredible *All Things Must Pass*). We have Ringo releasing the best composition of his career in *Octopus's Garden*. We have Paul. And we have John... these, at this point in the band's career, need no introduction. The B-side medley remains uncopyable to this day. A true gift to humanity. It may not be your favorite, but this is the BEST album by the Liverpool quartet, and 5 stars seem insufficient to represent how great this album is... but perhaps the final line of "The End" makes up for it... "And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make"
Уже много раз слушал, 5/5
Excellent album from start to finish. This will always be one of my favorites.
Album of All Time
Influence. If there’s one word, I would describe this album and the Beatles in general it is influence. I think this album and its brilliance can get lost to time by some. But I just want you to imagine listening to this album before Nirvana, before Guns N’ Roses before Red Hot chili peppers before Jimi Hendrix before AC/DC. There was nothing like this when this came out some still hold up today something that you would hear on the radio playing today as the number one hit. It’s truly unbelievable. How influential this album is and how influential the Beatles are. This is the easiest five I’ve ever given, and this is the greatest album of all time.
I mean, come on. It’s the #1. This album is far and away the best. Easiest 5 I’ve ever given.
For me the only album that can rival this for number of good songs is The Wall which is one of my favorite albums. Easy 5/5
A bit more than enjoyable
I love coming together….wait a minuteeeee
Basically perfect. Songs, production, performances all top-tier beyond belief. The highlights, you ask? "Something" is a smooth soul track perfectly enhanced by its anticipatory organ part during the chorus. The onomatopoeic dark humor of "Maxwell" punctuated with those legitimately awesome synthesizer stabs? "Oh Darling" is a wonderful doo-wop revival track with its great McCartney vocal. "She's So Heavy" has this amazing Billy Preston Hammond Organ feature and that famously strange abrupt ending. "Here Comes the Sun" is simply one of the most gorgeous acoustic ballads ever written. Such a delightful sound. "Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/In the End" is an extremely emotionally-charged closer, feeling like a bittersweet kiss to a lover you'll never see again, or a boat voyage into heaven.
I’ve listened to this before and loved it, 10/10
Love the transitions from one song to another
This album, like all Fab Four recordings lives large in the zeitgeist of modern culture, but the standout for myself is the 16-minute medley of short songs and song fragments presented as eight tracks on side two. Dubbed the "The Long One" during the recording sessions, it’s truly an epic feat by the boys from Liverpool!
Classic art, some classic songs. Might be my favorite Beatles album. Kind of zoned out towards end for some reason
Not my type of music but there is a few songs I liked!
Liked; Here comes the sun Maxwell's silver hammer Octopus's garden You never give me your money Carry that weight Mean Mr mustard The end Her majesty Polythene pam She came in through the bathroom window Golden slumbers Oh darling! Something Disliked/Didn't care for; I want you (she's so heavy) Come together [As an opening song, not a bad song in general] Because Sun king
Perhaps the Beatles at their best. Without a doubt one of the greatest peaks of recorded music.
classic. really well constructed.
5 stars. Goddamn it I love this album. Varied soundscape, wonderful genre switch ups, the MEDLEY is so ambitious and whimsical and fun UGHHH. Alright. Listening time.
Would've been a 2 but Octopus's Garden saved it
About half of these songs are wonderful and have completely stood the test of time The rest of strange and quirky oddities that require a skip forward but let be honest here, nine stone cold classics on a single album is one heck of an achievement, beaten only by some of their other recordings I wanna go 4.5 here
Yep it’s a great album by the greatest band of all time. Such amazing talent and such prodigious output over a relatively short career. Some all time classics on this album, also a couple of cringes like Maxwell and Octopus. Still it’s 5 stars all the way for me.
The best album I have listened since yet and I think George performed well here and I think come together and something is the best song from this album.
Classic and overall good! Not my personal favorite but lots of iconic music. 3.5/5
honestly such a great album, it has such a homey feeling and the composition of each song was so so beautiful. i love the closer, its such a warm way to end the album, my favourite songs are i want you (so heavy)- the instrumentals are just wondefulllll and also idk what it is about sun king that like yes. the beatles got all the hype they deserved back in the day
WOW
Oh my god they’re actually good :(
How about those Beatles huh folks? Pretty good band if you ask me, hopefully they keep making bangers like this one for a long time to come. George and Ringo cooked soooo hard. That long section in the second half makes me grin and also roll my eyes at the same time which I think is the only correct way to react to the Beatles. Whole album jangly af, one of our jangliest. Second act montage needle drop in my biopic: "Octopus's Garden" (duh)
Some albums are just undeniable. This is one of those. First time I give 5 stars in a row.
Espectacular
Among its many achievements this record includes what I consider the first ever heavy metal song: “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)”
I actually feel insane for not liking the Beatles asuch as everyone else. Yes I know at the time these sounds were new and interesting but I don't think this holds up at all. I'm glad they did what they did cause they influenced some of my favorite modern bands, but this on its own just isn't it. 2/5
I liked this a lot, especially side 2 with the medley, really nice transitions between the songs and I like the tonal shifts, big smiles for octopuses garden I love you Ringo. I didn't realize how many different genres they would have on this album, really interesting listen, no one ever says this except for me I guess but the beatles were a very talented and influential band. Likelihood that the members of this band lezzed out (in my opinion) 5/5 we all know this
Not bad.
The Beatles past their prime. At this point they all had become individuals, and abandoned the idea of a cohesive vision for their albums. Their last few releases were all over the place. A few good songs on here, sure, but nothing to write home about. Fav tracks: Octopuses garden, here comes the sun, and I would say come together is an objectively great song but fucking hell is it overplayed. same with here comes the sun tbh.
Really good but not quite their best. Octopus' Garden and I Want You are amazing
it’s fucking abbey road like what am i supposed to say. i love to hate the beatles and hate to love them. thank god they stopped after this. listened to a very high quality version of the super deluxe so that was a treat favorites are i want you (she’s so heavy) and mr. mustard/polythene pam honorable mentions octopus garden lol and the entire weirdness of the back half
Arguably the greatest rock album ever
solid 4.5.
Come together - 9/10 Something - 9/10 Maxwell - 7/10 Oh Darling - 6/10 Octopus - 8/10 Heavy - 9/10 Here comes the sun - 10/10 Because - 7/10 Money - 8/10 Sun King - 7/10 Mean Mr Mustard - 8/10 Polythyne Pam - 8/10 She came - 8/10 Golden Slumbers - 8/10 Carry that weight - 8/10 The End - 9/10 Her Majesty - xx
An often under appreciated Beatles Album at the end of their journey. Still great after all of these years.
no words
First album is one I've listend to must bs 20 times
Really enjoyed
Ugh, another britpop album ... jk, it's Abbey Road. Seeing it pop up my only thought was "4 stars or 5?". I've forgotten just how uneven this record was. Everything up until the end of 'Here Comes the Sun' is five stars. The rest seems unfocused so I'd knock the album a bit for that.
Liked some of the songs, some gave me anxiety like too many layers or something? My brain didn’t know what sound to listen too lol. I liked the octopus song can’t remember the name.
a true masterpiece and it shows why. listening to this album its always a great experience. i want you (she's so heavy) is one of my fav songs OAT.
She was quizzical, studying pataphysics.
Who are the people out here giving this less than 4 stars?? We need to have a sit down
I’ve only started listening to the Beatles in the last few years. I’m unaware of which are the important albums, and am glad I get to make up my own mind without influence. It does bother me that online streaming services have too many versions of the album - remix or remaster? Is what we listen to today comparable to what was initially released and loved? I enjoyed this, but didn’t think it was incredible. It felt uneven, I was drawn in and cut off. Would I feel the same if I listened to the original? Who knows.
My favorite Beatles' album featuring my favorite Beatles' song I Want You (She's So Heavy). Most every album of theirs showcases their variety and versatility, but I think those really shine here.
Nonsensical lyrics, utter gibberish, corny melodies and outdated production. The album cover is iconic and has stood the test of time. Difficult to say the same about the music It was a drag to get through this. Simply not relevant in 2026.
Very entertaining and light. Found one song that never heard before and loved it
There is a reason all music is compared to the Beatles - music is born here. Original lyrics, natural harmonies, and clever chord progressions create a beautiful mix of art and science. If you're already a Beatles fan, you can hear the individuals behind the band. If not, the eclectic genre blending is a gift to the new listener.
1969 pop, last album Come together Here comes the sun
Easiest 5 stars I have ever given.
I never realized it before but this album pretty much invented the arena rock genre. Also, Octopus’ Garden slaps, actually.
Beautiful songs. Guys at the height of their collective power. One last official send off. The B side blends the chaos into one long stream of consciousness. It stinks they had to break up.
I honestly believe this is a perfect album. Even the one complaint someone could through at it (Octopus's Garden) brings needed levity. The singles are classics for a reason and the 2nd half suite flows like the coming and going of the tides, storms, clear skies and all. If I could only have 10 albums to listen to for the rest of my life this makes the list without hesitation. Easiest 5 stars I have encountered on this journey.
I mean yeah it's a classic
Probably the goat. Every song is excellent. The medley is awesome. This album has like 5 of the best songs I’ve ever heard.
It’s Abbey Road. I could write paragraphs on how much this album means to me and it wouldn’t do it justice. Easy top 5 of all time.
Not a Beatles fan. Never listened to this album in full (some tracks are inescapable). Will attempt to listen without prejudice. Nope. Still not convinced. I have a feeling I’ll be subjected to more Beatles over this project (I’m up to 3?). Don’t know what it is, but these tracks don’t grab me. Unmoved. Kinda bored. 2/5 for the She’s So Heavy part of I Want You.
5. How could I not? Just like with the stones between radio, movies, bars, commercials, sporting events I know all the songs. Plus it’s the Beatles, I know all the songs. Couldn’t tell you which album they come from. Is this their best album? Perhaps, probably. Showcase their brilliant songwriting but also shows their musical chops. I often lean towards zeplin or The Who because I’m a music first, lyrics second guy and this albums show the Beatles can not only craft a tune but put together great music.
4.5★/5 07.24.2026
best album of all time, argue with the wall
zeer goed album.. medley is soms wat bij het haar getrokken
"God it’s the worst. Shut up and sue each other already" -Willow
80
we need to move on from this fuck ass band.
All these songs just to cross a road, what would the chicken say.
It's the best Beatles album
I see Beatles, I rate 5. Just kidding, sort of, but this album is diverse and innovative, keeping most of the tracks enjoyable. The medley on side B elevates it to its critical acclaim which I think is entirely justified.
OHHH YEAAHH
Perfect Album in All Aspects just PERFECT!!
What needs to be said?
Honestly, wow. I really get why this is one of the best albums ever. I had already heard some songs before but it really surprised me how good the album is. The transitions between songs are smooth and the songs are amazing. My favorite songs are 'Here Comes The Sun', 'Sun King' and 'Because'. Love The Beatles.
Im not really a huge fan of English rock but i enjoyed listening this album. I had already listened to some songs before which made me catch a little rhythm.
Fantastic record. Definitely in my top ten, possibly top five. Everything works here, and each member contributes work that is among the very best of their careers.
Never heard that second half before. It was great
A classic album and my favourite from the beatles
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Classic legend.
ITS ABBEY ROAD I MEAN COME ON <3
would have got a fifth star if it had a bit less paul
Aside from the (fittingly) silver medal in Maxwell's Silver Hammer, Abbey Road is as close to a pure-gold record as it gets. Was just listening to this one last week and I was already keen to pump through it again. There's no beating around the Beatles bush: Abbey Road has long enjoyed the impressive commendation of being the 'best' album from the 'best' band. As of writing it's currently the highest-rated album on the 1001 list. From the opening notes of Come Together, to the abrupt terrifying stoppage at the end of I Want You, to the tender pinings of Here Comes The Sun, Abbey Road is undeniably a tour-de-force of four of the greatest songwriters of the 21st century at their most brilliant. It's no secret that side A is the stronger of the two, setting a ludicrously high bar for the kind of B-sides that would carry any other album to instant-classic greatness. Abbey Road's greatest achievement, perhaps, is that it's able to live up to its hype. I went in fully expecting to find it some slightly-overrated pop, but it's REALLY good. Fav tracks: Come Together, Something, I Want You, Because, Here Comes The Sun, Carry That Weight, The End
Fucking amazing. Come together - classic. Something - beautifully haunting, that bass line. Oh Darling is great. Octopus's Garden is so fun, lowkey my fav; ringo didn't write much, but when he did... I want you is different, but at least it's a vibe, very dire straits now that I think about it, long af. Here comes the sun is a classic, what can you say. Because is again a weird one, lennon certainly was influenced by yoko lol. [You never give me your money is cool. nothing to say, until she came in through the bathroom window, which is awesome. Golden slumbers is one of the best songs ever. Carry that weight is a cool interlude. the end is good, cool solos.] Her majesty is just a tune idk. Overall pretty great songs, some average ones and some weird ones.
A nice album, pleasant to listen and probably the easiest to listen from them. It flows 3.5
It is good. Lots of classic songs that I enjoy. 3.5
It's Abbey Road
I can appreciate how well it's made and don't get me wrong it's a good set of songs, but realistically this isn't peak music, ofc they have the edge on the fact that they were first which makes it cool/impressive.
Yeah, obviously 5/5 I don't feel even the need to write a long review, you know why it's 5.
Brilliant
i like it
A classic
My dad's favorite Beatles album. Come Together is a solid start. Something is a great song. George Harrison is the most underrated Beatle. Maxwell's Silver Hammer is a throwback to the Beatles earlier, sillier work. I hate it. I have a soft spot for Ringo songs. Octopus's Garden is just as silly as Maxwell's Silver Hammer but the goofiness works better when it's Ringo. John was right, the medley to close the album mostly sucks. I have always loved Golden Slumbers and Carry That Weight...I wish they were both full songs rather than part of this medley.
Masterpiece! The best one by Beatles. or at least number 2. It is in my top 30 of all albums. "Because", "You Never Give Me Your Money", "Here Comes The Sun", "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" and "Sun King" are almost all my favorite Beatles' hits. Altough all tracks in this album are very-very nice.
What else can be said about one of the greatest albums of all time?
Couple good songs, and a few great parts of songs, but overall naff. Suffers greatly from Seinfeld effect I feel
Cracking singles, the rest is pretty filler. Overall, mid. Which seems to be my general feeling about the Beatles.
Love it
Muy bueno
One of the first records I bought with my own money (used from a yard sale, of course). Rarely listen to these songs anymore, but I still know them inside and out. Like a lot of the world, I went all in for a while. Definitely became part of my DNA.
So I have a problem with the Beatles which is that I think they were insufferable and overrated (as the prototype of the boy band they were the first to go there and to crap the bed), in particular I didn't find the musicianship or lyrics particularly noteworthy on this one, but there's a couple of solid riffs (and I just kept getting annoyed at the pretentiousness and fighting described on Wikipedia for each song) That said, I really wanted to give it a fair shot, and I absolutely love Booker T and the M.G.s, so after listening to Abbey Road I listened a couple of times to McLemore avenue So, the tunes are actually pretty good, I get some of it now, and I can in good conscience give this album a reasoned 3 for re listening potential (which means that in all likelihood abbey road is a 2 and won't relisten, but McLemore avenue is one I'll listen to over and over hence a 4)
Wish i could give 4.6, great album with plenty of bangers. Iconic album first listen
Amazing
Where do I even start on this one? I guess this album cannot be rated not only as a whole, but also deserves a more detailed rating, since it is so incredibly complex. The album starts with "Come Together", an incredibly groovy track with a prominent bass and delightful guitar playing! It makes you groove along with the song right from the beginning. The next track, "Something", starts off as a soft ballad with soothing vocals and delicacte guitar accents, but then takes a turn to a more powerful middle section (with an exceptionally smooth transition). "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is probably one of the quirkiest Beatles-tracks I know. The happy feeling combined with the dark lyrics and the almost comical hammer sound makes it incredibly funny (even Paul laughes a little during the second verse). "Oh! Darling" sounds probably the closest to blues-rock as The Beatles can get. The powerful vocals by Paul are amazing and so rich and colourful! "Octopus's Garden", being one of the rare tracks where Ringo has the lead vocals, is a happy song, that just makes me feel good. The duett between the electric lead guitar and the vocals is just beautiful! "I Wan't You (She's so Heavy)" is the final track on the first side and one of the longest tracks the Beatles ever recorded and yet another blues-rock-ish sounding song on the album. The way Lennon sings in harmony with the lead guitar is incredible. Billy Preston's work on the Hammond is astonishing and contributes to the feeling of the song as much as the rest of the band altogether. The ostinato-like outro section, which never seems to go anywhere although it's almost screaming that it will, before abruptly ending is utter genius! It maintains suspense (in a musical way), which remains unresolved as the song abruptly ends, and when listening on vinyl, it would be the last thing you'd hear before you'd have to flip the vinyl, only to hear the rather contrastinly light "Here Comes the Sun". This song is also the last song all four Beatles made together, and the ending hits different whith that in mind. "Here Comes the Sun" is a highly complex song, and one of Harrison's most beautiful tracks. He clearly shows off his incredible song-writing-talent here. The vocals in harmony with the Moog singing in the background are otherworldly! Personal story: the first day the sun really shined this year I listened to it outside, and it made me smile and really feel happy. I just love this track. "Because" ultimately preceeds the medley, which takes up most of the second side. "Because" has an interesting harmony structure, supposedly influenced by Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (but backwards) and remains unsolved (not returning to the root) before leading into "You Never Give Me Your Money", the first track of the medley, featuring guitar solos by both Lennon and Harrison, and arpeggiated guitars reminiscend of "I Want You". "Sun King" is yet another track with complex vocal and musical harmony structures, and is a rather big contrast to the rest of the medley. "Mean Mr Mustard" then picks up quite some speed and provides some story for the medley. "Polythene Pam" and "She Came in Through The Bathroom Window" are both fun little tracks, in which we can find musical detail and even guitar solos albeit that they're very short. Harrison yet again proves his talent by providing small guitar interludes, that never seem to want too much attention, and yet are an esscential part of the songs. "Golden Slumbers" is outright beautiful. Paul's quiet vocals at the beginning, underlined by the strings and the piano, then followed by the loud and once again colorful and rich "screaming" vocals in the middle are amazing on this track. "Carry That Weight" picks up musical themes from earlier tracks (notably from "You Never Give Me Your Money", here reprised by the brass section) with a grand sound (due to the orchestra), before leading to "The End", the last (official) track on the last album the Beatles ever made. After a short vocal introduction and a drum solo in stereo, there are guitar solos by McCartney, Lennon and Harrison, before the song comes to an incredibly satisfiying end. "Her Majesty" is funny. But apart from all of the above mentioned details of the individual tracks, there is more to point out. Every track seems finished, there's nothing "bumpy", nothing that seems out of place, but yet the album is not over-enginnered in any kind of way. There are subtle detailes all over the album here and there, making every second interesting. For me, the album sounds incredibly timeless, and most certainly not like 1969. Part of it sounds like the 60s, part of it like the 70s and another part could have been from anytime until now. This album is a masterpiece and one of the best albums of all time. Period.
Creo que para este álbum el mito supera a lo qué en realidad es, tiene un par de canciones de sobra 4.7
hate them
One of the top albums ever made.
I cannot possibly add what hasn't been said before. It's a - maybe even the - masterpiece.
not as good as Joni Mitchell’s Blue
not my usual style but I like it, i like heaviest stuff
5/5 Favorite Song: Golden Slumbers ONCE THERE WAS A WAY TO GET BACK HOMEWARDSSSS
After cringing at yesterday's Belle and Sebastian album, this came up and I said, aloud to no one in particular, "Now there we go." I can’t say for sure whether this is my *favorite* Beatles album or the *best* Beatles album, but it’s definitely the one I turn to the most often. This is one of those records that makes you wonder what could have been if tensions hadn’t boiled over. Would they have been able to sustain these creative heights for another decade or more? Probably not, but considering everything they turned out in just six years culminates in this (and Let It Be), it’s sort of astonishing to think about. Of course there are probably 50 or more books exploring this very idea that it’s that much better than me, but it’s hard not to think it. This is a truly wonderful, all over the place kind of record. It displays their creative versatility (“Come Together” “Because”) their ability to write perfect pop songs (“Something” “Here Comes the Son”) straight-up rockers (“Oh! Darling” “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)”) and more. Even the Ringo song and its Paul-song equivalent (“Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”) are fun listens. And the medley. Oh the medley. I find it almost impossible to be in a bad mood after listening through it. My favorite song and it changes constantly, but I think each and every one of them is absolutely fantastic. “The End” and then the surprise coda of “Her Majesty” feel like a beautiful and to the greatest rock band that ever was. Perfect album. Perfect album cover.
Ну це ж шедевральна класика!!!
It's ok. I may not be mainstream but this music just does not excite me. Some of the songs have nonsensical lyrics that feel less like poetry than just word salad. Not impressed and not going to rate it high just because society tells you to do so.
A flawless distillation of everything that makes The Beatles great, not to mention one of the greatest albums of all time. Favorite track: Because (since the medley is not one track)
I like this one a lot. This was the first album I heard from them, I still have it burned it into a CD.
STupid ass list has given me everything except White album now, meanwhile I still live in fear for the day I get a Morrissey album. BUt on to Abbey Road, a classic sure, they're the Beatles and they don't really have anything under a 4/5. I love this album, I always belt out Oh Darling, but I'm on everybody except Paul's side in regards to Maxwell's Silver Hammer; you can hear the rest of the band's tediousness and frustration with Paul really working this song up. The dude made them bring in an anvil for the bang bang sound, what the hell was he thinking? I also have my reservations on the B side melody, because even without their admittance of it, it is clearly just throwaway songs mashed up together. Even though it is a fun listen, it's a compressed White Album with less effort on it. Enough of my qualms though, because this is still the fab four. Besides Maxwell, Side A to me is one of the most perfect runs of songs ever for this band. Come Together by Lennon, Something by Harrison, Oh Darling by McCartney, and Octopus's Garden by Starkey; just these four make Side A so heavy. And then there's I Want You, one of the most unique songs in their catalog for its epic coda and next-level playing in the rhythm section. The End serves its intended purpose as well, showing off fantastic solos by each Beatle. Maybe I'll come back and drop it to a three, I basically scoop out the middle of the album. But what's left after is just so good.
4 just cause of few fillers imo
This may not be a perfect album, Maxwell’s Silver Hammer makes sure of that, but it is still a brilliant, brilliant album. The Long One, despite being to gather a cobbling together of ideas, still stands as one of the greatest musical works ever created.
I think this listen really showed me that while not as dramatic as the white album, this is the BEST Beatles album. Simple as
What can I say, there are a lot of Beatles albums I love, but this one just feels like their best. So many moments that capture you, from that Come Together through to the medley at the end. I really cannot think of much more I can add except if you never heard this album, you NEED to. Biggest Hit - Come Together Biggest Miss (if I had to choose) - Sun King Not So Hidden Gem - I Want You (She's So Heavy)
Nice. Nostalgic. Enjoyed. Made me think of my dad. Loved that.
Done
It's the Beatles. Better than Sgt Pepper, for sure. 3.75 rounded down to 3. Favorite tracks: Somewhere, Because, Octopus's Garden.
I have to give it a there because of its cultural significance but there are just to few of the song that are good enough to rate it higher. Most of the songs have pretty stoned lyrics and some weird melodies. I’ve been made swede of it’s cultural greatness but I will never listen to the entire album again.
It just a really really good album. It’s not one I would ever crave. But it is undeniably great.
No notes. Top songs: Come Together, Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, Octopus’s Garden, Here Comes The Sun, Carry That Weight
un clásico
Great album! I So many classics and bangers. It’s a nice mix of sad, joyous, energetic and melancholy songs. It’s a timeless piece of music.
Can't really add anything to this.
Review - the best songs are incredible, but it has some less than perfect songs too. Octopus' Garden isn't bad but it's not that good either. Something isn't great, but I'm just not as big a fan of George's songwriting. Definitely worth a listen, but there are more consistent Beatles albums out there. Score - 8.5/10 Need to listen? YES
I want to rate this album the lowest possible because the Beatles are annoying and their lyrics are dumb and they are way way WAY overplayed. But if I’m honest this album has a variety of sounds (some of them are even interesting or nice) and a few deep cuts that I don’t often hear.
Classic
Ik kende bitter weinig liedjes van hun bekendste album. Aangenaam om te luisteren, veel afwisseling
Vind ik echt super, zo aangenaam, rustgevend en toch afwisselend
Like all Beatles album there are some great songs surrounded by a lot of filler at best, tat at worst. Come together, Something, Here Comes the Sun, and Sun King are excellent but none of the rest is even particularly memorable one way of the other. 4/17 isn’t a an acceptable hit rate even when the good songs are so good. 2.8
There are some wonderful tracks obviously and the album is really diverse, covering lots of genres. There's a few tracks that I would not be bothered about if I never heard again. But overall fair do's - I can see why this is so influential and revered.
Enjoyed it, knew it all off by heart having grown up with it
This has to be the best Beatles album
A really strong album. Come together as an opener is just so peak. Immediately into it. So many good songs and very few just okay ones
A very good album but doesn't quite hit that '5' sweet spot for me. Enjoyed listening to it a few times this weekend though.
Some of my favorite Beatles songs are on here! Love how George got to show off some of his best songwriting on here, and I love the contrast between John and Paul's sounds on here. Also the second half "suite" is such a fun, creative idea. Obviously don't have much to add to all of the praise this album has gotten for decades, but what a great record! Favorites: Come Together, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, Octopus's Garden, I Want You (She's So Heavy), Here Comes The Sun, Because, Mean Mr Mustard, Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight
Not too shabby!
My parents used to sing the end medley (or just Golden Slumbers and Carry That Weight if they didn't have the energy) as a lullaby when I was small so this was always gonna be a five star album. The first best band's final album and they knocked it out of the park.
Es ist das letzte große, gemeinsame Aufbäumen der Beatles – poliert, melodisch, technisch auf höchstem Niveau. Das Album wirkt wie eine Band, die weiß, dass sie auseinanderdriftet, aber noch einmal alles an Präzision und Harmonie in die Waagschale wirft. „Come Together“ eröffnet mit ikonischer Coolness, „Something“ zeigt George Harrison auf seinem emotionalen Zenit, und das Medley auf Seite zwei ist ein kunstvoll verzahntes Finale, das die kreative Kraft der Gruppe bündelt.
I mean, I am not about to tell you that this is a bad album, I'm not enough of a contrarian to say that an album where every song has it's own wikipedia page is a bad album, but I can't quite justify giving it a 5 star rating. The best songs on this album like Come Together and I Want You are excellent, however it has songs like Maxwell's Silver Hammer (a goofy novelty song that is both kinda annoying and doesn't really have anything interesting going on) and the medley (a collection of short half-formed songs that are a mixed bag). It is still a very solid album though.
I like the Beatles. I don't go gaga over them, but I like them. Come Together is one of my top three Beatles songs. Funny, to me it sounds more Rolling Stones than Beatles. The rest of the album is good too. Many consider it the best ever. It doesn't hold that status with me, but I get it. 4.25 rounded down to 4.00 (And, finally the first album I've had above a two in three weeks)
Kinda unfair to start with this one. Every single song is an absolute banger in its own right