With The Beatles

A bit dull for me, but I can see why it's a classic.

meh 1/5

Not my favorite Beatles album. They did record this while Beatlemania was happening in the 1960’s and would record between touring not sure if that affected the quality of the product. Typically sophomore albums aren’t as successful

I do just love the Beatles so always a treat, nit there best but still amazing

y’all ever heard of this band?

More fun pop music! I like the apparent lingering doowop vibes. Fun harmonizing.

Was going to give a three star because the song You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me is a five star but I just learned that it was a cover (the original is better). I was impressed, thinking “wow they created this from scratch!” Mmm, yeah. Okay. 🤷🏻‍♂️

i like this era of the beatles best but i don’t like the beatles. if i were being honest i would probably rate this 4 but i can’t bear to do it. please mister postman was my favorite cause it made me think of that one vine. what can i say. it’s good, it’s fine. i don’t want to listen to six more beatles albums.

decent album filled with originals and covers.

I think this one gets overlooked a lot. It's not their first and it's not as start-to-finish pop perfection as A Hard Day's Night, but it's really solid and a perfect follow up to Please Please Me. Their second best early album.

Iterate through the classics

The covers that John and George sing are the highlight here. The early Lennon/McCartney songs are pretty laughable. This is the Beatles closer to the cover band they were in Hamburg then what they became.

A very early Beatles classic that shows how distinct and new they were at the time.

ground breaking.ground breaking.ground .. maanpintaa rikkoava! little child lyriikat, mielestäni ihan tyypillistä pedofiiliaa mitä tämän ajan musiikki sisälsi aika paljon, ja rokkia jota kuultu tähän mennessä kymmenen vuotta.. jos Beatles bändi olisi suomalainen tämän keskiarvo olisi pauttiarallaa 2.56... mutta brittejä yliarvostetaan kuten aina. en tiedä missä maailmassa... ei... universumissa.. tämä on jotain maailman parasta tuotantoa. i want to kiss you...but i missy you ........... unfatvniombable imaginations.......... potaskaa sanon minä, POTASKAA.... kolme joutuu kestämään ainaki vielä.. all ive got to do

The Beatles again…. Why are there so many on here?? I liked a lot of these songs though

These albums sound so weird in stereo

Great, not amazing. Catchy and quick, great instruments, but I prefer the later sounds.

Notable tracks: Till There Was You, You Really Got A Hold On Me

It bothers me that this website just calls the band “Beatles” without “The”

The first 8 seconds of Please Mister Postman is such a little dopamine hit for me, like 🥁🗣️ wait❗️👬👬 how cute :-)

My least favorite Beatles album :/

Early-era Beatles records really confuse me. The singles from that time are some of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion — even better than their late-era material — but almost none of those songs are ever on an album proper. And listen, I know enough about music history to know why that is the case, but as a result, I leave every pre-Rubber Soul album just wishing I could listen to The Red Album 1962-1966 compilation, which deserves a spot on this list way more than almost any “official” Beatles album. Certainly over With The Beatles. I just cannot stand behind an album that is mostly comprised of cover songs, all of which are worse than their original counterparts. And like, it’s not like these covers are by obscure artist — listen to Chuck Berry, listen to Smoky Robinson, listen to the Marvelettes even!! Don’t get me wrong, though, the original material that does end up on With the Beatles is pretty good. It’s juvenilia, but it’s pretty strong for 4 boys still learning how to be songwriters. Stronger than Hard Day’s Night in my opinion, although a lot more spotty than the non-album singles. It’s mostly growing pains, but it’s less transitional than it feels on the next couple records. I’d still argue With the Beatles is really only worth it for the opener, “All My Loving,” and “Don’t Bother Me.” After that, the boys are still too teeny bopper to maintain my interest, especially on Side B. It’s not the worst Beatles album, but it’s not painting them in a good light, either, and remains absolutely unessential.

Whenever I'm in the mood for some early Beatles' sound, I generally prefer 'Please Please Me' over this album since it's got way more bangers. It may feel less polished and even a bit clunky at times, but it still delivers better both in terms of covers and originals. That being said, I don't think this album is bad by any means. I still wouldn't mind listening to it front to back—it just wouldn't be my first choice. 'All my loving' is one of my all time favourite Beatles songs (although that list is quite long). 4 stars

First Beatles album drop. Awesome start

Gema

Not the record you think of particularly As a classic Beatles album, Hard Day's Night is the obvious classic of the early period. But it's kinda necessary to include this representative of The Beatles as they find their footing. Some of the covers are exceptional. There's a few average tracks here though for sure. Hard to rate. Obviously not a 5, probably a low 4. Nah, forget that. Following this listen, being brutally honest it's all pretty average bar All my Lovin, Postman and Money are the covers that really pass muster, the others are just ok. Besides that it's a fun listen, but if it wasn't The Beatles this for sure wouldn't be here. Warrants a middling ranking.

Early Beatles are delightful, but half of the delight is knowing how different they’ll sound in just a few years. That said, George Harrison’s intro on Roll Over Beethoven is kinda terrible. And I was surprised there were so many covers. I wonder if musical copyrights didn’t come about until later? Of the original songs, All My Loving is a standout. Great song. Not a fave album by any means, but still noteworthy. 3.6

It's good and most of the songs became hits, but it's also a little rough. The vocal double tracking is kind of sloppy, as is some of the instrumentation. The harmonies are on point though. There's definitely a young, energetic feel to it. At times I sort of understand why older folks balked - "I Wanna Be Your Man" seems like it would've been edgy for '63. 4.0

I spent my teenage years obsessed with the Beatles discography. I don’t get back to it as much as before but it’s such a treat to listen again through this project and see which I still love. My favorite tracks on the album: All my Loving You Really Got a Hold On Me Money

I like it but the first few Beatles records are a little lacking in substance.

It’s hard to believe how they were churning out music at the time that was really really good. While this isn’t my favorite Beatles album, it is great early work that has to be admired.

It sounds like the Beatles. It is good, but nothing astounding, but it sounds similar to many of their songs that are popular.

This was fine, but definitely not my favorite Beatles album.

I know this by heart. Just a great rock and roll album.

Basic Boy Band Beatles. Not their best. But a few large early hits. 3.75

Generally described as feeling a bit tired (and I bet they were) but nothing The Beatles ever did was less than four stars.

It’s the Beatles. 4 stars

No. 185/1001 I Won't Be Long 4/5 All I've Got To Do 4/5 All My Loving 4/5 Don't Bother Me 4/5 Little Child 3/5 Till There Was You 4/5 Please Mister Postman 4/5 Roll Over Beethoven 4/5 Hold Me Tight 3/5 You Really Got Your Hold On Me 4/5 I Wann Be Your Man 3/5 Devil In Her Heart 3/5 Not A Second Time 3/5 Money 4/5 Average: 3,64 Their songwriting isn't quite as it is in their later projects. Still these songs are damn catchy.

STANDOUTS: It Won't Be Long All My Loving Till There Was You Please Mister Postman Roll Over Beethoven Hold Me Tight OVERALL: 4.5/5; FINALLY an album I could see myself returning to.

It’s not a bad album. But it’s far from their greatest. This album sounds rushed. And when I was looking up the history of this record, it seems like the writing and recording was squeezed between a massive amount of live appearances and broadcast obligations.. The production choice to put the vocals in the right channel and the instruments in the left channel too much of the sloppiness that the band exhibited in the sessions. The fact that there are cover songs here as well as what we might call transitional Beatles pieces means that the record is somewhat disjointed, but I can see how it might be a reflection of their live appearances at the time. So, we’re definitely with the Beatles here, but we’re not completely consumed by them yet.

I never cared a whole lot for early Beatles. Sorry fellas, it has not changed. I am not with the Beatles yet. I’ll wait for their souls to turn into rubber.

noooot a fan which is weird because i usually love the beatles. i think their later works are masterpieces but noooowww it’s like mmm you’re still babies ykwim.

Wasn't their best showing

cool, don't see myself listening to it again

just lost my Beatles album virginity

Not the biggest early Beatles fan, and this album is just simple, straight rock n’ roll, which I love. However, I prefer so many of their other albums in comparison. I know it’s borderline blasphemy to rank this so low given their impact, but judging on a curve compared to their other albums.

Zijn altijd goed

Ok

great first try, boys! oh, this was their second album? well, nevertheless,

A classic that I have on vinyl.

Easy 5.

What can I say?

It’s not a good thing when the best songs on an album are the covers.

Early Beatles is best Beatles.

till there was you is my fave <3

Took them a while to get good...

My favourite Beatles albums come near the end of their time together where they branch out and become more experimental. However, their early stuff can still be enjoyable, including this album. It's not the most mind blowing through a modern lens, but it is not bad at all.

Pretty good. Obviously doesn't get near their best, but Til There Was You is a sweet little song.

Quite good. Easy to see how they became so famous. The relentlessly romantic themes are a real grind, but the skillful performance through a broad range of sounds makes listening worthwhile.

not my favourite

beatles <33

The first Beatles album I'm reviewing is pretty boring as a listener in 2024. Play a song off of this one next to one of the Beach Boys or Monkees tracks I reviewed previously, and I couldn't tell one from another. It's gonna take till projects post-Help pop up for me to really start digging these boys.

Some early classics on this one. I was surprised how many covers were on here. A preview of the greatness to come.

The album released as "Beatlemania" was becoming a thing. A mix of original works and covers defined the early Beatles sound

"With The Beatles" is the second studio album by The Beatles, originally released in 1963 on Parlophone Records. The album was released as a debut under a different name in the US ("Meet The Beatles") along with a different tracklist. The Beatles had already become a household name in the UK and were well on their way to becoming one in the US around this time. Because of this, the label required them to record and release more than 1 LP a year to cash in on the success, and it shows on this record. It's almost evenly split half-and-half with covers and originals. The originals are ok, but the covers are mostly lackluster. They're covering motown and early rock & roll, and these covers just don't hit the same. The compositions are ok, they're just lacking that extra energy.

Always a fun listen. The Beatles hadn't quite developed their compositional chops, but these older songs still have all the joy and energy of that time in their career arc.

Beatles. oder wie andere schrieben: „beim ganzen hören dann doch etwas limitiert.“ - yep, passt! 😎

Die meist überschätzte Band der Musikgeschichte. Finde sie einfach langweilig. Vielleicht war es damals ja wegweisend aber heute muss man Beatles nicht mehr hören.

classic beatles

An enjoyable listen but really musically its not pulling up any trees nowadays.

Still sounds a fresh and new as my first listen 58 years ago. Even the covers are new and alive.

Good vibes, very calm, whole album sounds like I wanna hold your hand.

I definitely prefer the later Beatles sound. This is ok with a few classic tracks on it. It's a mixture of covers and self penned songs. 'All My Loving' is by far the best offering. The rest vary in quality but they all sound really sharp and undeniably iconic for the era. 2+ stars.

Pretty good album if I say so myself. Gotta love the Bettles.

I just never got the allure of the Beatles. This album did nothing for me.

Meh.

Early Beatles is not good.

With the Beatles, by the Beatles, is a nice opening to the most famous band, or artists, of all time. It feels old, but in a good way. Till There Was You was moving and attention grabbing, while Please Mister Postman and Money (That’s What I Want) eek of that pure sensation of vibes. Its a good introduction, and paves the path for them in the future. Im excited to listen to more of them. All in all, With the Beatles is a great album. Best Song: Please Mister Postman Worst Song: All I've Got To Do

5 stars obviously. Most of the covers they do are on here.

It's the Beatles. 5 stars

some bangers' and nostalgic bits but i cant see myself ranking this above a 3.

Alright

another beatles album. a mixture of original tracks and covers, including some songs that were pretty popular during that time. while it did sound nice, and those panning techniques are ever-present, this is probably only a four star for me just because this album is more of their earlier sappy love song ventures. beatles in their PRIME beginnings. yeah yeah yeah yeah baby!

Vocals in the right speaker ruined it.

Favourite cover: Money (That’s What I Want) Favourite Original: All My Loving

Not the most exciting but still enjoyable. fav= roll over beethoven

Pretty good album but when compared to other beatles projects, you can feel the immaturity and lack of depth on this one

Not a huge fan of early Beatles

Of all the Bealtes studio albums, this is easily ranked dead last for me. And that doesn't mean its bad (Love Lennon's cover of Money - and McCartney's All My Lovinge and Harrison's Don't Bother Me). Early Beatles has nothing on creative/psychadelic Beatles. Also, this is the only Beatles album comprised mostly of covers. Of course, 99% of their catalogue is originals, so this album just doesn't do them justice in anyway shape or form.

i would probably rank higher if i was born before the 50’s.

they were down so bad. I finally understand the ‘boyband marketing’. I already new All My Loving, a new favourite is You Really Got a Hold On Me. all in all the album was ok, but for the beatles, quite simple and rudimentary.

Can’t help but think that if this album were from any other album then it wouldn’t be on this list

Early Beatles is nursery rhyme tier. These guys are down so bad. They’re so thirsty for just a bit of human affection on every song on this album. Beatles pre-drugs are one of the most overrated and cap bands of all time. Beatles post-drugs are genre-defining, game-changing psychedelic pop. Sadly, this album falls in the former category.

14 songs in 33 mins is kind of cap. But i enjoyed some of the songs. I kind of agree with ben that early Beatles are not as meta as later on but I didn’t hate it. Was not expecting the Mr Postman cover lol

4 - This one felt a bit harder to rate than some other Beatles albums. It's got a mix of absolute bangers and just decent stuff. Nothing bad, but there's definitely a couple songs I don't care as much about. Still a solid album. I am an early Beatles apologist, so I don't mind their early albums nearly as much as some people. The songs are definitely simpler, but I still think they're pleasant.

Not my fav Beatles but I still enjoyed a lot !! Luv the vocals! Can imagine loving this back in day Standouts: I wanna be your man, you really got a hold on me, please mister postman

3.5/5 - I thought I disliked the Beatles.... consider my ignorant self proven wrong Standout tracks (I fell in love with both instantly): - It won't be long 5/5 - All I've got to do 5/5

There was something so clean cut and young about this album. I don't know if I enjoyed the motown covers. They just didn't have the same energy and passion as the originals. I didn't really feel like they were pleading with the mailman for their letter, but maybe they were in the British culture. I liked the original songs on the album.

Early Beatles. Nope. Get these guys some goddamn drugs. Mr. Postman was a number one hit by The Marvellettes in 1961. Seems weird that they are covering a song that was a hit just 2 years prior but okay. Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry did it better in 1956. Till There Was You is a beautiful song, it's also a cover. Apparently 6 of the songs on this album are covers. Not sure why it's such an influential album when they didn't even write half the songs and this is only their 2nd album.

I lean towards later era Beatles, but this was a happy, old-timey vibe and the covers were a fun addition.

Good. But you can tell they haven't hit their stride yet.

Perfectly delightful musically and lyrically. Changed my life. Changed the world

My problem with the Beatles is that I find them comforting so I'll eat anything they do. It's like playing a silly sitcom like friends when you don't feel like watching something heavier.

Is it even possible to objectively review the Beatles? These guys are so woven into the fabric of music and culture that they stand alone as titans. I was raised in a Stones household and not a Beatles household and I consider it the biggest failure of my parents. This isn't one of the big albums so I hadn't listened through for a long time. God it's good. It's not got the depth of later stuff, but it's still amazing pop music that stands the rest of time. If this was their only album on the list I'd give it 5 stars but I need to leave space for their others.

Great album, but the beatles have betters albums

Easy one to rate today. Great collection of original songs and Motown hits that were blended into the Beatles early signature sound. You really got a hold on me is an all time fav. Such a great groove and smooth melody.

Fantastic album from a much more innocent time. There isn’t a song on this album that I would skip. The covers are a treat and the originals are gems.

i want money

Heerlijk album! Verschillende nummers met hitpotentie of inmiddels al bewezen hits. ****

Subjectively one of the weakest Beatles albums, inferior to it's predecessor, "Please Please Me." Not even the Beatles are foolproof. I'll give credit when credit's due. "With The Beatles" has got a few good numbers, namely "All My Loving" and "Till There Was You." The second half was a boresome listen. There was not one redeeming track. The people who rate this five stars are gaslighting themselves.

é um álbum meh... Definitivamente não é o melhor dos Beatles (talvez nem o top 5), definitivamente não recomendaria para alguém e muito menos diria que é um álbum para se escutar antes de morrer. As músicas originais são genéricas e repetitivas, e as que se destacam são covers. A separação de instrumental e vocal no fone fez With The Beatles ser realmente MUITO dificil de se ouvir até o final.

Not the most interesting Beatles record, compared to their later releases. Musically and lyrically very bland. I guess greatness have to start from somewhere, but this ain't it for me.

Pre-1966 Beatles walked so post-1966 Beatles could run. All of their earlier material is essential to understanding their eventual brilliance, but it’s undoubtedly far less enjoyable. Maybe I’m just not a fan of the LOVE smothering in every song or the Chuck Berry pastiches they initially relied upon to garner their stardom. 🤷🏼‍♂️

The two songs I liked: All My Loving and Till There Was You. Can't say anything else on here was, like, groundbreaking? I don't dislike The Beatles, but I've never understood their mass, years-long appeal. I'm sure someone will say that of the music stars of the 2010s/2020s in years to come.

For me, the Beatles are a band that never seems to have problems with musical quality, but rather with quality of content. Most of the songs are good to listen to, but absolutely irrelevant, and I don't buy that the band feels any different, which gives the feeling of inauthenticity. I expected that the early Beatles offered more ups and downs. Absolute rivets and quirky hidden gems, that you feel are somehow unrefined, but authentic. This album proves the opposite. Completely ironed and aimed for commercial success, with the most generic and bland lyrics revolving about "love". Not exciting. Radio music. But I'd like to think that I only feel that way because the Beatles shaped the mainstream so much with their unique style and that it was revolutionary new hot shit at the time.

Though they wear their influences conspicuously with classic RnB and rock and roll covers and a brash surf sound, you can start to see the emergence of their more complex pop song writing to come. But this is them still in full teenybopper mode, jangly and sweet upbeat love songs with a funny playful side. They mastered the genre though, these songs are nearly all pretty perfectly crafted little gems and the recordings are brimming with energy.

I was thinking this was not going to be a 5 for me but it ended up really fascinating to hear. Yes there are covers that are maybe not the best version of the song but the playing is on a level that goes beyond a pop band. Some of the rhythm guitar parts are marvelous and will be something I did back into to try to learn from. George’s song is in a place of maturity the rest of the band had not reached. They play with such abandon and skill, the singing is unvarnished yet beautiful. Already setting themselves apart from others.

There are some decent songs on this album, but there are also some rather poor ones too. I would probably like this album more if The Beatles hadn’t grown as much as songwriters after this.

lowkey jarring start lmao. just straight into it. first song was pretty short, lacking structure?? second song has kinda harsh harmony in some parts. still its got a nice vibe. rhythm wtv. i liked all my loving. btw all these songs are kinda short i just looked and before i looked it was very clear. so they do feel a little incomplete. don't bother me was boring. also i don't like when songs just end by fading out. little child feels like something i would hear in a country bar or some shit. like the harmonica lol. i like till there was you, but random comment - "i never saur them" didn't know cursive singing existed already lmao. i think hold me tight is an original? it's alright. ok im finally done and mostly what i have to say is that was pretty boring. saw some guy say this isn't their best album and he's definitely right and i haven't even listened to any other album by them. overall 2/5

Beatles

Ríos de tinta y de códigos binarios se han escrito y se escribirán sobre los Beatles. ¿Qué puedo decir de novedoso? Mi experiencia. Que siento que fue la primera banda que disco a disco se fue superando. Que es una banda que conocí por mi mamá, que redescubrí en mis años universitarios y que siempre me acompañó y me acompañará. ¿Cómo no sentir alegría con un disco que empieza con "It won't be long"?

I don’t just give Beatles albums an auto 5 stars, but everyone I listen to I’m like “yeah that’s a 5 star album” they’re the goats for a reason.

I know you don’t get the latter day Beatles without these Beatles. I just wasn’t interested in doing this kind of musical archaeology. This has got to be their worst.

OG album for Beatles. This was actually the first vinyl I ever owned. 4 stars for nostalgia.

Maybe when this is all done I’ll go try to listen to the Beatles chronologically. It would be super interesting to see how they evolved. Here near the start it’s so tight and by-the-book, focused songs, no frills. But they could use an intro or a solo sometimes. There’s no room for anything to breathe here. It almost feels like they’re trying to get through the songs as quick as possible without really speeding up at all? And why does the Beatles doing covers feel so odd? Ultimately, there are no signs of a revolution here. It may be near the peak of early 60s carefully label-crafted boy band pop music, but even though the Beatles wrote these songs themselves they still feel like they came out of the pop machine as opposed to the bursting creativity of their later work. But this is the stuff that enabled the British Invasion and the millions of screaming Beatlemaniacs in the US. It’s the safe stuff that made them a worldwide sensation and allowed them the goodwill to be followed through the experimentation of the years to come.

I guess this is what made the Beatles popular, but it isn't what made the Beatles pioneers and icons.

I don’t think this should be on the list. I’m not saying it’s bad, but it’s not a consequential Beatles album compared to their others on the list. Removal of this one would lead to room for deserving entries from other unrepresented artists.

Difficult to rate. It's The Beatles, so obviously it's great. At the time, it was sensational and changed the world, but to modern ears it's a little unsophisticated. Some tracks remain timeless, but a few are forgotten and sound like prototypes for the future. I want to give 4.5 stars - it's not quite a 5.

Great album but I'm sick of The Beatles

5/5 of course

Felt uninspired, 0 bangers, seemed like a product of the label milking everything they can out of the 4 fellas. This album was everything I dislike about the beatles. Favorite song: Roll Over Beethoven; honorable mention to mister postman.

Oooooh some early Beatles. I'm not sure if I've heard any of these tracks before. I've heard "Roll Over Beethoven" but only ELO's version. I'll have to check out Chuck Berry's original version as well. I don't think this album is quite as consistent as their later legendary albums, but it's still a fun listen.

Not much to say tbh, not my cup of tea but pleasant enough Favorite song: Til there was you (cover) 5/10

The most Beatles Beatles album (yes Beatles is used as an adjective) but my least favorite of the three). Not terrible but a bit too on the nose

The vocals are good. It was... Fine. It's got a 50s diner vibe which I enjoy. The songs did blend together a bit. Top songs: Please Mister postman

Is this as impressive lyrically or sonically as what the Fab Four would eventually do later on? Certainly not. But are these tunes catchy? Absolutely. It truly is weird to see how much their sound matured and deviated from this starting point in just a few short years. The softest of 4s Fav Songs: It Won’t Be Long All My Loving Don’t Bother Me Till There Was You You Really Got A Hold On Me

Still good but not as exciting as other Beatles albums!

3.5 I was just thinking a few days ago that I was almost 100 days into this project and had yet to have a Beatles album and somehow, lo and behold, the next day I got one! One of the least essential Beatles albums, tbf, but a Beatles album nonetheless. Listen - I love the Beatles, probably most of their other albums are going to get 5 stars, and even this isn’t bad per se. It can’t be, with the lovely lads from Liverpool singing and playing. It’s just, other than the iconic cover, what does this really have going for it? A couple classic songs up front, then most of the rest of the album is (good) covers! It’s not the most exciting or necessary work from them. But it’s the Beatles, and there’s some classic tunes on it, so it’s still getting above 3 stars from me.

I remember being around 10 and staying with my Aunt and Uncle. They had a bunch of Beatles albums. I remember playing them and thinking the vocals were outstanding. I think there is a defining line with the Beatles. They directly influenced every band that came after them. Brit pop at it's finest. 5 stars all day every day.

It's the Beatles. Never got into them, never really found them as ground-breaking as everyone else seems to. It's fine, but won't be going back to this.

This album reflects the Beatles during what I refer to as their "boy band era," which obviously goes over well in casual conversation. My point being, the band dressed similarly and wrote songs that were intended to be short and catchy. Nothing wrong with that, as someone who does enjoy the music, but doesn't think it is quite as revolutionary as is given credit for. This album absolutely deserves a spot on this list, as this is very influential music, even if I do not like their version of "Roll Over Beethoven." The Beatles have better albums with better songs that are much more interesting. This era can't be ignored obviously.

I almost gave it a five and then I thought of other Beatles albums that are better and wanted to make room for them. ♥️

I love the innocence the songs and the youthful exuberance from the lads. The seeds of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting chemistry are apparently

Changed the world as we know it. Always great listening, too. I wonder if they knew when they were making this music profoundly influential they were being.

This was great, several classics on here including “All My Loving,” “Please Mister Postman,” and “I Wanna Be Your Man” among others. I could keep this on repeat.

One of the first albums I ever owned. A lot of great songs on here.

Full of classics. Fun to revisit.

I wish the rating system had more resolution because, while this isn’t the best Beatles album, it’s still a five because, come on, it’s The Beatles! And plenty of all-time classics here to warrant a five. I listened to the stereo version, which was quite odd since I’ve heard the mono version so much at this point. But it was interesting to hear some of the parts a little more clearly to get kind of a different perspective on the record. It shows what a fantastic band they were and how exciting they were able to make every single tune. Just a classic.

Super stereo left right

Honestly as much as I love The Beatles this album just doesn't really do it for me

The pop era of the Beatles isn’t my thing. I love their later work that is less trite and therefore more meaningful. But I gave this a listen anyway. My favorite song is “Money (That’s what I want)” as it showcases Lennon’s stronger, harder voice.

Solid album. All great songs

Classic!

Bro, when Don’t Bother Me hits … George changes the game.

With all due respect I thought it sucked

Undoubtedly, the greatest band of all time. Their music is timeless, and always in style. The range of different music on this album is incredible.

3,3

featuring none of the songs you associate with the beatles

Perfect album. Showcases their early versatility

The best songs on the album are the covers, but these versions are kind of lacking. At least it's listenable.

Beatles are good

It’s obviously not as technically impressive as their later stuff but it’s still got some fun songs and their voices are impeccable. Just because it has covers and they weren’t writing shit like In My Life and Strawberry Fields Forever yet doesn’t make this a bad record.

could i write poetry to this? n

Pretty good album. Even though it´s old album, i found it catchy and simply fun. Vocals were great, instrumantation too, but you can really hear it´s a 60´s record. Probably wouldn´t skip it if a song from this album came in while driving or something, but not for an active listen. Although I can see why The Beatles were so popular even early on in their career. Pretty good record, but not for me.

A classic

This was a nice listen. But I can’t give an album with this many covers a very high score. Especially when the black artists they’re ripping off do it better.

Biggest complaint about the album is the mixing, when the vocals are in just one ear for a good portion of the time it gets hard to listen to, would easily be 4 stars otherwise.

Andre album av the beatles. Er jo obviously bra, men ikke 10/10. Føler de er litt mellom to ting med dette

Classic. Set the stage for... for... forever.

Not a huge Beatles fan. Probably shouldn't have bothered listening.

Great Album, easy listening.

I thought "Money (That's what I want)" was a Spinal Tap original. Such a funny song, and I loved hearing The Beatles perform it!

Better than expected.

relisten. im not the biggest fan of the early Beatles, i much prefer their albums from the late 60s but this one is very pleasant .

Well made and great harmonies and catchiness.

A wild mix of classic hits, covers of soul and blues standards, and forgettable sugary pop songs. A respectable debut album from the goats with parts that unfortunately did not stand the test of time.

I mean. It’s the Beatles. Really cool to listen to some of the less famous songs, but not my overall favorite album by them.

I'm only rating this a 4 because I know we’ll be listening to other Beatles albums that I know are 5’s (I can't wait for you, Abbey Road). It’s fun to hear how their style solidified even in their earliest albums.

Every Beatles album is at least baseline good and easy enough to get through front to back, but this is on the weaker end of their catalogue.

Not my favorite Beatles generally, but this album has a few songs that I really love among the broader catalog. It’s a really sonically cohesive album - something the band definitely moves away from later in their time together as they begin to branch out their own writing. It’s not the best (by far) or most interesting Beatles album for that reason, but it’s a pleasant listen and I think it perfectly captures the energy the fueled that initial Beatlemania (says the person born in 1992 but whatever). After I listened to this I went into the Across the Universe soundtrack and man that movie is such a fever dream

Very fun album. Felt like a lot of covers that I enjoyed but also a lot Beatles classics. Definitely one that I would revisit

Nostalgically quaint

I think I would’ve been a big fan back in the day

They don’t make bad songs, but they’ve made much better.

It's very interesting to dive this far back into the Beatles catalogue as you can truly see the things that make them special were always there from the start. Just as solid as their later more popular albums, just more in line with the "standards" of the time. Standout Tracks: It Won't Be Long, All My Loving, Till There Was You

The ultimate tunesmiths!

Ég hef lítið hlustað á Bítlana í gegnum tíðina eins fáránlegt og það hljómar (ég myndi bara segja að ég er meiri Stones-maður). Þess vegna vissi ég ekki að Bítlanir hefðu coverað einhver lög. Þetta var bara vel gert hjá þeim og platan bara mjög góð til að hlusta á. Renndi meira að segja tvisvar í gegnum hana.

Great

Meh

10/10

<3. Es un clásico, los Beatles son un clásico por canciones como estás, han pasado a ser parte de la historia y ser leyendas de la música.

Unfortunately a bit of a low point in The Beatles catalogue for me.

I got yelled at multiple times by Angelina for tapping my foot too much, 5!!!

not into this flavor of beatle

I really liked some of the songs. "Till There Was You", "Roll Over Beethoven". A lot of the others are a little samey, but it's definitely pleasant to listen to. I'll give it a 7/10.

Not a bad album from the Beatles. I wouldn't call it their best, but it's far from their worst. 3.5/5

It's obviously pretty good and super well known. First time I have actually listened to the whole album. Not bad, I'm sure I will listen to it again.

Goed spul

Beatles album I haven't listened to yet. Thoroughly enjoyed.

2.5/5 - few catchy songs but nothing special, really like Roll Over Beethoven

Obviously good.

I’m a Beatles fan although I don’t think their original tracks on this album are the best while the covers are all great

Absolutely brilliant. Such an iconic band. They are beyond legends. Love their early stuff, love their later stuff. Just love them. ❤️

One of my favourite Beatles albums.

A bunch of covers and a disparate selection of songs does not an album make. Terrible (but sincere!) Chuck Berry cover is a low, All I've Got to Do is a high.

Not their best but still the Beatles.

1n 1963 The Beatles were on the cusp but were certainly not world dominant. It would take Ed Sullivvan for that. But is this music 'tipping point' material? Absolutely not? Its tedious, nasal, predictable and quite uttely bland. But the haircuts on the cover were revolutionary. The idea of 'Beatlemania', 'the pop star', the teenager with disposable income were all part of the melting pot thaty indeed did create a tipping point. And the singles were absolutely top notch. 'All My Loving' was, for the time, op perfection. As was the marketing idea of starting to include singles on albums rahter than them being totally stand alone as had happened previously. Rubber Soul (was it 2 years later in 65?) was the first proper album. Up until then - this included - was a single or two padded with filler. Tellingly, the 'Lennon/McCartney' composoitions were also thin on the ground here. Second rate old fashioned rhythm and blues, rock n roll with trensdy haircuts and dapper suits. This was still the music of The Cavern and, remember, The Cavern was a dive.

It took me just over 100 albums to get my first Beatles album. Great early showing by the greatest of all bands still finding their way. A good mix of originals and covers was a smart production move to firmly establish them in the hearts of new fans. Not my favourite Beatles album, but still better than more than half of this list. 5 stars

Classic Beatles

Enjoyed that, including the covers that I didn't know they'd done!

Go away

Not my taste

ein paar Klassiker - aber eigentlich nicht meine Musik

I mean you can just tell how much of a joy they would have been to listen to when they first came out in the 60s and that being so apparent all these years later speaks for itself

Epic

Feels wrong to give the Beatles less than a 5. But, they've got way better albums than this, so a 4 it is. 4/5

Maybe not so bad

Aside from the mix being kinda terrible, It's the Beatles, so its good. They hadn't hit their creative peaks yet but as pop songs go, these are fine songs.

Studio versions don't do justice to what a great live band they were at this point: listen to live versions of Money; All My Loving; etc., and you'll see the difference. The least good Beatles album.

Great album

There are some good jambs on here. A lot that just didn't catch my attention though. I didn't actually look up which tracks were originals and which were covers, but the ones that I thought felt like originals vs covers were more enjoyable.

Cute

Classic

despite being often discussed as one of their worst, i’ve always had a soft spot for With The Beatles. it’s got a few of my favorite early originals like Hold Me Tight, Don’t Bother Me, and It Won’t Be Long while also having some of their better covers like All I’ve Got To Do and Please Mr. Postman. sure it’s got some stinkers but nothing too bad imo. overall a fun listen for me. 3.5

Da gibt es keine Diskussionen. Beginn einer unvergleichlichen Geschichte. Hier spielen sich Liverpooler Jungs für ihre Meisterwerke warm! 5/5

own

The was fine except I think they had the singers standing outside the room and they put the guitar Right On The Mic

Nothing I say can add to a Beatles convo

Instrumentation was great, individual song lyrics were okay. But when you have to listen to basically the same song lyrics wise even the short runtime becomes taxing to get through.

I fully understand the Beatles hype, this album was so good.

It's... Beatles. Other people love this, I know this, but I don't understand the hold they have. A nitpick: this album seemed to be from the dawn of the stereo era and they're really EMPHASIZING it with wild unnecessary panning on all tracks. Almost stopped to find a mono version.

absolutely as good as the beatles get in my ears

The panning was tough, but otherwise this was a great album! I love all the covers.

every time i am asked to listen to a standard or cover as part of this project i am filled with rage. i simply do not care what anyone does with roll over beethoven but mr. berry, not even the beatles. 2.5

oh hey it's the Across the Universe soundtrack but by all dudes playing with stereo sound look, it's fine, some songs are fun, but it's almost tiresome to listen to The Beatles for this. I know most of their music and they're on every music list ever

Mid

Not my favorite Beatles, but still good stuff. There are hits in there, but the album doesn't play as cohesively as I prefer. I found myself distracted at times. Still deserves a listen.

Great

Weird to hear so many covers by the Beatles who were absolute masters at writing their own music. Best song is "All My Loving." It's a little unpolished but undeniably fun. While I enjoyed this, since almost half of the songs were covers, I am only awarding 3 stars.

Schön

Fun happy album. Didn’t really resonate with me

Almost unlistenable in stereo lmao. But a cute lil upbeat album from the youngins.

I kind of like Don’t Bother Me and Roll Over Beethoven

I'm just happy the Beatles got better

I prefer the Beatles on psychedelics🙃 2,5!

Maybe not the best Beatles album but sti find it better than everything else from the period

not as good as later albums, but still fun. 3.9/5, listened 2x

cant connect to the music

Not as great as some of their later albums, but still excellent.

Loved this when I first got into them in my teens (not thaaat long ago, honest). Me then would say 5/5 however the grown up cynic in me hears this differently. Perfectly serviceable but had forgotten how many covers there are on the album. Good clean fun for the hit parade but (and I feel bad for saying this) sweet but slightly bland. 3.5.

jingly jangly scouse moptop era not the cooler beardy era

Quality set of Beatles tunes as always

Un album muy entretenido y con un clima soleado. Hasta con un estilo folk, si bien cierra más rockero. Muy lindo.

Even though it's not their first album, I tried to listen to this as though they haven't been ubiquitous my whole life. Pretty much impossible but it's cool their unmistakable sound was there from the beginning! Really enjoyed it. Did not know until now that Money (That's What I Want) is not an original Beatles song!

Some feel this is one of the weaker Beatles releases but with "All My Loving" and Gearge Harrison's first song " Don't Bother Me" it was a sign of big things to come!

Always love to hear some beatles songs. I liked Please Mister Postman the best (though I do prefer the original by the Marvelettes). I also really liked You Really Got a Hold On Me and Money (That's What I Want).

Brilliant. Every track a gem.

Listened to this several dozen times now and I absolutely love it.

3.4 stars rounded down. "All my loving" and "Money (That's What I Want)" are the standout tracks.

was not the best album they did.

By far best choice , I loved it with all my heart

One to watch

With the beatles. A pesar de no tener muchos exitos que se mantienen relevantes, empieza fuerte fuerte con it wont be long que es una cancion de rock solida con tremendo riff. Una de mis top 3 canciones de los beatles esta ahi que es all my loving y un karaoke go to mia. Luego de par de canciones originales entran en covers que pues le meten pero no son originales la mejor de ese batch del disco es money tuats what I want que canta Lennon y esta bien cabrona y rockea para cerrar el album en un higher note. El que escogio el orden de canciones es el fucking mejor porque hay 2 o 3 canciones que bajan intensidad y despues boom right up otra vez. Todos los albums de los beatles para mi son 5⭐️ menos 2 de ellos

Oh, ein Beatles Album. Ich finde die Beatles ganz toll, vor allem die Blaue Phase. Eines meiner ersten Albem überhaupt in meinem Leben war das "Please, Please me". Aber ich bin kein Fan der frühen Phase. Aber ich habe mir das gesamte Album sehr brav angehört und siehe da: sehr schön. Wirklich hörenswert. "Til there was you" und "Devil in her heart" haben mir besonders gut gefalllen. Ein Anreiz, die Alben der Beatles systematisch durchzuhören.

An amazing album from top to bottom, one of my favorites

My 4th least favorite Beatles album is still an EZ 10/10.

This is before peak greatness beatles but still fantastic for its time. Don't bother me and little child are somewhat duds for me, but overall I have to give a 5 to the greatest band of all time.

It’s was good, not my style

Ehhh

Ik snap gewoon niet waarom de beatles zo populair zijn

Meh

Can't understand the Hype around Beatles. But might have been great at the time of release

Not my fave Beatle album

Interesting to hear as it's definitely a product of the times

The era of The Beatles I don't care for but still a quality record none the less.

Exceptional album, catchy riffs, solid drum grooves by Ringo

This is not a Beatles album that I've heard before. It was quite interesting, I feel like I could hear the seeds being sewn for albums to come. Funnily enough, I have heard their first album "Please Please Me" before and there are a few tracks on that I really like. All in all, I don't think it's as good as their first and I don't think it's as good as later records. It's okay

Any Beatles is practically oxygen at this point, but while I enjoyed to now retrospective power-pop sound, alot of it was remarkably forgettable. "All My Loving" is a stone classic, and I like "I Wanna Be Your Man" a lot, the rest just sort of just became "Beatles sound". Certainly, not indicative of the riches to come.

It is definitely an early Beatles album, but it’s influences are obvious: 1950s rock, rhythm and blues, and moments of western and surf. Sometimes you can even catch hints of the Beatles to come. Overall, a fairly interesting album with a couple of standout tracks, but it does start to wear thin towards the end.

I acknowledge the importance of this band's later innovation and experimentation, but their early bowl-cut bubblegum bullshit belongs in the bin.

This album didn't do much for me. Except maybe 2 or 3 songs.

If Meet The Beatles didn't convince you, their second album did, no?

The Beatles in form, not perfect but almost.

Early era Beatles with some lovely covers like Till There Was You. Not my favorite of theirs but a taste of what's to come!

Speak of the devil, this isn’t exactly the Beatles album I was referring to when I said that VU were channeling them yesterday, but it fits: this album is basically a bunch of poppy singles thrown together, so it’s not completely tonally consistent (compared to, say Revolver or Rubber Soul or even Abbey Road), but it’s a wonderful collection of songs that you can’t help but enjoy.

Not a fan of the Beatles

Beetoes are good innit

If we accept that all Beatles albums are 5s (they are), this would probably be a 5.1 on a scale to 5.9. Nonetheless, several great originals (All My Loving), and while it seems insane that the Beatles would release an album with 40% covers, the covers are very solid. Could listen to on loop

The early Beatles albums are not half as good as the later mature ones like the brilliant White Album or Sgt Peppers. If other bands would have made this album, by now we would maybe have forgotten about this one. Not best version of e.g. Mr Postman or Roll over Beethoven. Do like Money though. 3 stars enough

First thing I think of when I see this cover is singing along to the radio and strumming a badminton racquet like a guitar. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ __________________________________ 🎧 LPs reviewed: 39 🎧 LPs left to review: 962 🎧 LPs I found great/relevant enough to be mandatory listens (5): 9 🎧 LPs I *might* include in my own list (4): 14 🎧 LPs I will certainly *not* include in mine (1-2): 10

Just a fantastic album.

Really short songs. Hard to find a memorable one

I’m not sure what to say about this — it’s a 60-year-old album that still sounds fresh. Have listened before; would be happy to listen again.

I haven't spent much time with the early Beatles. I think Rubber Soul is about as early as I have listened. First impressions are that, these definitely sound like the Beatles that I know, but the cuts are definitely rougher and the songs are more direct pop-rock in structure -- less experimental. Don't Bother Me is one that I like more than the rest so far. Has an almost surf-rock vibe about it with a lived-in atmosphere to the production. I've heard other versions of Please Mister Postman. This one has the early RnR sway about it with beautiful harmonies. Roll Over Beethoven is another cover that does fine service to a classic. Straight through, this is a fine enough album, but ultimately pretty forgettable. There aren't really any "stand out" singles that commanded my attention, and a lot of the songs washed together. Even so, the production is quality and you can see this as a less evolved version of a band that would go on to change music. For me this is a 3.5 leaning 3.

Great album, I give it a 4.5 stars. Not my favorite Beatles songs but I can still listen to this anytime.

14 songs in 33 minutes is pretty impressive. Short and sweet. Sounds more like the Beach Boys with a surfer pop rock sound. I think this one falls around the 3.5 range, but it gets the Beatles Bump. I think I take a lot of The Beatles for granted, but I'm sure this was awesome in 1963.

A fine enough album but not even close to a top Beatles album for me. There were no low points at all, just a pleasant 33 minute listen

While this is not my favorite Beatles album by any stretch, it is pretty damn good for what it is and the time it came out. Has a bunch of catchy tunes that show off their songwriting, particularly It Won't Be Long, All My Loving, Hold Me Tight. It also has Little Child which is weird. Bunch of great covers as well. This is probably a 3.5 for me but rounding up because I'm biased as hell.

Too many covers on here to be on this list. Sounds great but doesn't belong on here.

The most forgettable album in the entire Beatles catalog.