The White Album

This album has some classic Beatles songs: "Dear Prudence", "Back in the U.S.S.R.", "Ob la di, Ob la da", "Revolution". The rest of the tracks are far lesser known, and kind of quirky and fun. That's the thing: listening to The Beatles makes music fun again.

Absolute classic.

Classic!

I listened to this 3 days ago 2 Beatles albums in a row

It's funny how you can love an album even though a couple of the songs sometimes rip your knitting. This is probably John Lennon's strongest Beatles album. His songs most sound like the group playing together and as such give a spine to the thing while Paul swings about all over the place giving the thing breadth. I like his granny music. We also get a George song so good even Clapton sounds great on it. Ringo's tune is great too. Revolution 9 is not among the knitting rippers.

The FOUR Dudes from Liverpool. Great album.

This was the first Beatles album I ever tried to get into. It left me not liking them for years but i think i just wasn't ready to appreciate it. It's completely all over the place but has so many wonderful tracks of all sorts of different genres. The incoherence does take away from it slightly, but not enough to dislodge it from its 5 stars.

5.0

Yeah this is as experimental 60s pop could get, i wouldnt really consider tvu&n pop, this is a great double album and the best beatles album.

Look. Let me be extremely blunt here: THE WHITE ALBUM is a mess. That extends all the way from the state of the band at the time, to the album's conception, to its recording, to the final product itself being a double album. As I expressed over in my review of ALL THINGS MUST PASS: if they don't have the tunes to back them up, double albums, more often than not, can run the risk of coming off as the ultimate ego trip from an artist, with the idea that everything they made is so good they can't afford to cut even one. I said in that same review, too, that even George Martin had famously said years later that he thought this should've just been a single album. And from the onset, ALL THINGS MUST PASS seems to have one clear advantage over THE WHITE ALBUM: cohesion. ALL THINGS MUST PASS was constructed from all the songs Harrison had hoarded for himself while the band was still together. THE WHITE ALBUM, on the other hand, is considerably more patchwork; stitched together from songs from four different songwriters all going in different directions and trying different things. All THINGS MUST PASS roots itself in folksy rock, while nearly everything seems to have a seat at the table in THE WHITE ALBUM. Hard rock and ballads; proto-metal and baroque pop; dirty blues and clean orchestration; goofy songs and serious songs; happy, upbeat tunes and sad, downbeat ones; sappy sincerity and bitter irony... Heck, there's even eight straight minutes of musique concrete courtesy of the infamous "Revolution 9". It can almost play like an unorganized playlist of various artists, the way you're thrown from genre to genre and soundscape to soundscape. It's not surprising that, inspired by Martin's comment, nearly everyone has tried to reorganize this beast into a more cohesive single disc. Of course, all of that is what's so beautiful about this album. 'Coz let's not act like patchwork can't be art in and of itself; that just because something's stitched together from various sources makes it any less art than a pristine painting. I mean, you just need to look at the poster included with the album: a hodgepodge scrapbook of random photos, drawings, film strips and whatever else could be added. That poster, pretty much, is this album. And I hafta commend the band, too, for just **going for it**. They assembled all these desperate ideas and slapped them together under a pure white cover and no name besides their own, pretty much saying, "This is us, separate and together, for better and for worse, the good and the bad — make whatever you want out of it." And people have. Like, are you aware of the Instagram account "We Buy White Albums"? It's an account whose whole purpose is to, well, buy other people's copies of THE WHITE ALBUM and display them for the world. You can see, people have taken that blank, white cover as a canvas. For their own art, for notes to themselves or others... Even the smallest scuffs make each copy unique, reflecting everyone's experiences with it. 'Cuz, of course, no one's going to like every song on it — "Revolution 9" makes sure of it. And, sure, some people have used THE WHITE ALBUM for, well, let's just "less than savory" things — hello, Charlie. But whatever songs you end up latching onto; whatever experiences you have with it; whatever you make of it... That's all unique to you. Even people's own single album constructions, even if track listings line up exactly, the exact reasons will always be different. And that's a beautiful thing to consider. It helps, too, that the music is generally amazing. Like, put aside any essay pontificating about "what this album means to me"; it's The Beatles in my favorite stretch of their career. Even if it's that weird transition point from SGT. PEPPER'S to ABBEY ROAD, and even if they all kind of don't like each other too much, the songs themselves are still phenomenal. I could just list off a bunch of my favorites, and even without explanation, you could still get it. From the 1-2 whombo of an opener "Back In The U.S.S.R." and "Dear Prudence"; to the wild ride through meta references "Glass Onion"; to two of George's best songs ever, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Long, Long, Long"; to the hard n' heavy rockers like "Helter Skelter" and "Yer Blues"; the smaller moments like "I Will", "Julia" and "Blackbird"... And others I can't think of descriptions for: "Sexy Sadie", "Happiness Is A Warm Gun", "Revolution 1", "Everybody's Got Something Except Me And My Monkey", "Honey Pie", "Why Don't We Do It In The Road?", "Rocky Raccoon", "Mother Nature's Son", "Birthday", "Cry Baby Cry"... Even the much maligned "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da". Heck, I can't even picture this album without "Revolution 9", the ultimate mingle-mangle (check my **thesaurus use**). It just wouldn't be the same if it wasn't there. So... Yeah, that's about the size of it, I think. To be honest, I haven't come back to THE WHITE ALBUM as a whole very often. This listen-through is maybe only the second time recently I've travelled all the way through it, and the first time was part of a general Beatles marathon. But: "as a whole." As I'm sure I've made clear, I don't find the whole to be the point. Whatever you get out of it, **that's** what's important. Which, sure, maybe that kind of take isn't unique to this album — I think I also came to about the same conclusion with 69 LOVE SONGS, and I pretty much feel that way about the SMiLE sessions — but this is the album where I feel the strongest about it. Oh, and if you couldn't tell — it's a 5. So, if you've come across this review and somehow haven't heard this album already, go ahead. Go find your own WHITE ALBUM, whatever it may be. And if you don't want to, or if you just don't like it, well, to quote Paul McCartney: "It's great, it sold, it's the bloody Beatles WHITE ALBUM. Shut up!"

An album of wild shifts in tone and subject matter (and also an acid trip known as Revolution 9). Solid 5 Stars.

Well, it’s a 10 – let’s just establish that immediately. Just a trailblazer of an album. This is my second full Beatles album – my image of these guys is still based around their earlier 60s stuff (Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, etc) mixed with the brilliance featured on Abbey Road. We’ve had some solo albums, but those are more indicative of their individual styles. Honestly though, this album does feel like they all kind of just made miniature solo albums and mashed them all together into a 30-song showcase. In that sense, this album has a lot less cohesion than I was expecting going into it, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing – it doesn’t fully align with my tastes for an album experience, but what’s here is so fucking good for 1968 in particular that the quality of almost every track simply overwhelms any complaints I could have about album cohesion. Back in the U.S.S.R. is an absolutely brilliant opener, and one of my favorite Beatles tracks ever. It’s a hard bar to top, and I’m a little biased, because I’m not sure if it ever really does top it. It does stay around that level for most of the album though – a few tracks didn’t click with me as well (namely Lennon’s stuff, which might be a bad omen for whenever his solo albums pop up here), but it’s a true testament to the quality of the band that they can kinda just fuck around, go write a shit ton of songs while they’re off getting stoned (or sorry, “spiritually rejuvenated”) in India, both at a group level and an individual level, and then whittle them down into something that’s this damn good. It’s really an enigma to try and describe this album, because so much of what’s on here feels like the blueprint for the deconstruction of rock & roll into several different genres, subsets, and styles for decades to come. It’s extremely avant-garde for its time, and in a way that benefits any current-day listener. It’s really easy to say “oh, this sounds like [x]” when it should be the other way around. I can hear everything from Muddy Waters, to Ray Charles, to Ella Fitzgerald, to Led Zeppelin, to Gorillaz, to Nirvana, to the White Stripes, and far far more scattered musically throughout this record – it’s all there, but all the credit in the world needs to go to Paul, John, George, Ringo, & George Martin as well. I hesitate to say they “pioneered” these soundscapes, but I can’t imagine a lot of this would be so heavily in the modern mainstream for the decades after without this album making it all feel commercially viable, and allowing the room for even further refinement & experimentation. There are parts of my brain that do wish this had been trimmed down to the very best of the very best – it’s the Beatles, so they could get away with a 30-song album in 1968, but there is definitely a bit of filler here that does pull down the record a bit. Abbey Road is a better album, in part because they knew exactly where to trim the fat down, and make a more cohesive experience… but I have to imagine Abbey Road doesn’t get that cohesion without this album throwing everything at the wall and making most of it stick. For what it’s worth, a lot of this is still too good to throw away, and I hesitate to imagine a world where nobody gets mildly tortured by the (actually catchy, sue me) Ob-La Di, Ob-La-Da, or truly tortured by the (extremely, extremely out there) Revolution 9, which simply didn’t click for me at all. Ultimately… it’s the Beatles. What else can I say? They had the star power to make this work, and they absolutely made it work. It’s a landmark album in its own right, and I really, really enjoyed it. It’s a pretty damn good 10.

what can I say that hasn't already been said. Dear Prudence is one of my favs of all time

ok ok ok ok not my favourite beatles album, but probably the best beatles album back in the ussr one of the best openers ever best song: blackbird worst song: n/a

An experimental masterpiece. Revolution(no. 9)ary

Superb!

Thick with classics. For me this is prime Beatles

Now we're talking. Album 75 for me and the first one I heard worth a 5. My favorite band ever and most of their tunes are classic and worth listening to over and over again.

number 9, number 9, number 9 ......turn me on dead man, turn me on dead man, turn me on dead man....some of the most out of left field music that came out of this album specifically. love this album so damn much.

I don’t know how it works. I’m trying to divorce the aura of “The Beatles” from the album and judge on its own merit. I don’t know if that’s possible. This album is a mish mash of styles thrown together from a collection of guys ready to call it quits and it somehow contains sublime songwriting, face melting guitar and instrumental work, avant gard masterpieces and it achieves cohesiveness being the exact opposite. I rate low purposefully if anything is on the border but this is just…it’s 5 and there’s really no question

After listening to this whole record, if someone were to ask for 1 album to represent The Beatles as a band, this would be it. It spans every different styling of music that they produced over the years and has hits and hidden gems alike. While "Abbey Road" remains my favorite Beatles album, this quickly jumped up the list for me as top 3 for sure. Notable Tracks: - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Blackbird - one of the great songs ever written - Rocky Raccoon - Birthday - Helter Skelter 9/10

I haven't listened this album before this challenge but I knew most of the songs. I guess that's normal when listening to one of the best bands in the world. I'm not a Beatles fan but I can definitely understand the hype.

Love love love. And I get to see Paul THIS WEEK in PARIS! Best ever.

A masterpiece of an album. Danceable, singalongable. Perfection. 5/5

Classic

Spent a lot of time listening to this album when I was younger. Good memories. Great songs. It did sound/feel like an album made by 4 distinct solo artists though.

Totally incoherent mix of random songs. This album has Blackbird, but also Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da. This album has The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill, but also While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Not in my top 5 Beatles albums. 5/5.

The Beatles, the band, are widely considered the greatest band of all time. If someone doesn't consider them the greatest band of all time, I would expect a passionate case for a different choice. It's surprising that there is a safe answer for greatest band of all time. I spent some time trying to understand what makes the Beatles greater than say the Stones, Radiohead, or Led Zeppelin. The answer I think is the behavior. Michael Jordan is the GOAT because when he was on the court he was the best. I think the Beatles have a similar ethos. Whatever they did was excellent, and it left all their contemporaries saying "Shit, we should've done that". I think that this album is a legacy defining moment for the Beatles, not because it's their best work, but because they're just showing off that anything they touch turns to gold. I never really understood what the white album was. I always heard of it but I didn't realize it was their longest and I didn't know why there was no artwork. This album is a coat of fresh snow. It seems like they wanted to make a debut album. They didn't know what kind of album they wanted to make now that they were so successful they were no longer bound by pop sensibilities. This is where this album segmented the band. You can tell the archetypes of the beatles here. John is the captain, John the radical, George the rocker, and Ringo the wild card. You can feel when one of the members got to do one of their songs and this whole album just gets passed around. From the poppy and energetic beginning with Ob-la-di, to more philisophical and softer tracks like black bird, to more bluesy and rhythmic tracks like yer blues and helter skelter, to experimental and out there tracks like Revolution 9. And in a really egalitarian way they sacrificed a cohesive vision of the album to make everyone's songs. I think that's really cool. And they put their all into those songs, even the stupid ones. What does it say about a band when they decide for a few tracks to be a hard rock band and put down groovy 70s hard rock before the sound was invented. These guys decided to take us on the writing process with them. They were inventing genres midway through this album and deciding 'eh, let's go back to classics'. This is a band falling apart in the most brittish way possible, and as the band fractured it exposed so many styles of music to the largest musical fanbase. These guys put heavy metal into the pop soundscape. They brought noise rock and art rock on the radio. I don't know if anyone has had the impact that the Beatles had, and I'm not sure that there will be the opportunity for anyone to have that impact again. I honestly didn't realize how big of a deal this album would be until I heard it. It's not just an epic long album full of great songs. It's a question, "What will become of the Beatles?" The answer being, that they went on to make Abbey Road, and then decided to leave the Beatles behind and follow their own roads, apart.

This album has some of my favorite Beatles songs of all time — "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Dear Prudence," "Blackbird," "Helter Skelter," "Happiness is a Warm Gun," "Revolution." Shockingly, not a single one made it to #1 on the charts. I also have flashbacks to high school every time I hear "Birthday," because that song would play if someone swiped in with their ID on their birthday (but that's not the Beatles' fault). This might be my favorite Beatles album — definitely top 3. And one of the few double albums I don't mind. There's really not a bad song on here, with the exception of "Revolution 9," which I could do without. And there are plenty of gems — besides the aforementioned ones, "Long, Long, Long" is another great Harrison contribution that further proves why he was the best Beatle (in my opinion). Most of the best songs are on the first disc, but the second half is pretty strong too. This album isn't as experimental as some of the others (which I don't think is necessarily a bad thing), but it's still eclectic. It has serious, heavy songs, it has quirky, humorous songs, it has orchestral songs, and it has arguably the first heavy metal song. Yet it still manages to flow pretty smoothly. 5/5

Almost knocked it down for revolution 9 but a double album like that is so great.

A double album, with a diversre set of songs. Excellent.

This album had a lot of memories related to it. Strange hearing the music from another perspective due to the passage of so much time. ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ followed by ‘Dear Prudence’, ‘Glass Onion’ and ‘Blackbird’ were my favorites. Close behind them would be ‘Revolution’ and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da. Strongly tempted to give this album a 5 rating….oh let us not be rude to temptation. 5 stars it is!

A lovable mess of an album, it's a slice of history--John's new fascination with Yoko and her artsy approach, the growing tensions between John and Paul, George trying to get his songs heard, really only Ringo kept his cool, and IMO delivered some of his best drumming of all their albums. There's a lot to criticize this album for, but I love it anyway. Of special note, the 2018 Stereo mix is a goddamned horror to the ears. Stick to the mono mixes.

Few albums are as recognized as this one and it deserves all the credit it gets. From classic bangers to experimental oddities, The White Album has it all.

The stretch of songs that open the album on through Happiness is a Warm Gun might be the finest sequence of songs assembled. They even have banging weirdo shit like Revolution 9. I’m frankly amazed that The Beatles are the most hyped-up band of all time, and yet I’m still being blown away again and again.

Ob la di ob la da life goes onnnn

Отлично, нестареющая классика

★★★★★★★

I mean, it’s the White album.

Masterpiece as always. I like it. Almost all songs are hits!

We bought this when it was released, and were blown away with so many amazing songs. 55 years later it is still so solid! Yes there are a few so-so efforts (like Honey Pie, Rev #9), however when you consider how many incredible songs are on this double LP: -Well my Guitar gently weeps -Helter Skelter - Obla de - Back in the USSR - I’m so tired - Dear Prudence - Sexy Sadie - Rocky Raccoon - Piggies - Julia - I will - Birthday - Revolution 1 - Mother Nature’s son Above all my favorite is Yer Blues “The eagle picks my eye The worm he licks my bone I feel so suicidal Just like Dylan's Mr. Jones Lonely Want to die If I ain't dead already Oh, girl, you know the reason why Black cloud crossed my mind Blue mist round my soul Feel so suicidal Even hate my rock and roll” This is truly one of my top 10!

Folksy classics.

Lennon vs McCartney. The epic battle for supremacy and the winner is us! I don't know why people argue about Sgt Pepper or Abbey Rd ... this is the greatest Beatles album by FAR. Banger after banger and the album doesn't let up even after 30 songs deep. This might be the greatest album of all time full stop. Can I give 6 stars? I'd give 100.

The White Album is the eighth Beatles' album, and the only double LP among their studio albums. This was later in the band's career, and Lennon, McCarthy, and Harrison were largely writing their songs independently, and this gives this album an eclectic sense. This collection of songs from some of the greatest songwriters in modern music, at the height of their powers. This incredible collection of songs has songs written by all four members: McCartney's pop, "Blackbird," Lennon's commentary, "Happiness is a Warm Gun," Harrison's introspection, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and Starr's irreverence, "Don't Pass Me By." They were all talented artists, in a rare situation where they amplified each other's strengths.

Basically The Beatles doing every genre of music flawlessly. Should have ended the album with Hey Jude or Revolution (single version) but hey still 5 stars, 9.9/10

Absolutely perfect.

5/5 Doesn't get much better than this, does it?

I mean, it's The White Album.

Another album I don’t need to listen to I know it so well. I am the proud owner of the original release. With a number embossed on front, poster and four Beatle portraits each with drawing pin holes in the corners as evidence that they were on my bedroom wall until I left home. Constant playing on a Dansette record player means that this original copy is not in the best of health but nevertheless a very cherished possession. I have since bought the album a number of times on CD and vinyl as a mark of how much I value and treasure this album. It does contain some of the best and worst Beatle songs but the good outweighs the bad. When I say bad this is probably restricted to Revolution 9 which as a teenage boy I never got. My dislike of this explains the loud click and jump at the beginning of Goodnight caused by the Dansette needle plonking down repeatedly when I skipped this track on my original disc. Nowadays I have warmed towards Revolution 9. Not as a song but more of a historical statement made at the time. Given that I have now moved on from a Dansette to higher end hifi gear I hear different things every time I sit through the track which is probably The Beatles intention from the start. As for the good Dear Prudence, While my Guitar etc, Piggies, Mother Natures Son, I’m So Tired and Yer Blues are the outstanding highlights for me. Some of the finest Beatle tunes ever. Also it is a family tradition now to play Birthday for everyone on their birthday morning. Although now older my son does not always appreciate this if celebrating his birthday the night before but admits he would miss this annual event. One of my top ten ever albums 5/5 8/11/24 Addit- just as I finished typing the last couple of minutes of Helter Skelter came on. Bloomin’ ummer’s is there ever a better ending to a song ? And then “I’ve got blisters in me fingers!!!” Followed by Long Long Long. How many times have I sang that in my head and dedicated it to a lost love? Add them to the good ‘uns above.

imádom a tökéletes káoszt, hogy az egyuk pillanatban gyonyorűszép, aztän full unhinged, meg hogy kurvazseniális számok után abszolűt trash következik. messze nem ez a legjobb albumuk sztem, de akkora trip hogy kap egy ötöst!

01) Back in the U.S.S.R. - 10,0 02) Dear Prudence - 9,0 03) Glass Onion - 8,5 04) Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - 10,0 05) Wild Honey Pie - / 06) The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill - 9,0 07) While My Guitar Gently Weeps - 10,0 08) Happiness Is a Warm Gun - 9,0 09) Martha My Dear - 8,5 10) I'm So Tired - 8,5 11) Blackbird - 10,0 12) Piggies - 9,0 13) Rocky Raccoon - 8,0 14) Don't Pass Me By - 9,0 15) Why Don't We Do It in the Road? - 9,0 16) I Will - 9,0 17) Julia - 9,5 18) Birthday - 8,5 19) Yer Blues - 9,0 20) Mother Nature's Son - 9,0 21) Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey - 9,0 22) Sexy Sadie - 9,0 23) Helter Skelter - 9,5 24) Long, Long, Long - 9,5 25) Revolution 1 - 9,5 26) Honey Pie - 8,5 27) Savoy Truffle - 8,5 28) Cry Baby Cry - 9,0 29) Revolution 9 - / 30) Good Night - 9,0 TOTAL: 9,07 (91/100) Current ranking: 30/358 "Revolution 9" is really a piece of crap and I didn't want to rate it so it wouldn't detract from an album that deserved five stars.

mid. am i going to say something about the beatles that already hasnt been said?

Timeless classic!

I had a hard time rating this because although there's some great tracks there's also some real experimental garbage as well but in the end I've come to the conclusion that the greatness overrides the crap so...

I GOT BLISTAS ON ME FINGAS

What's left to even say about the White Album?

5

Amazing.

The White Album! What more can be said? How about this: The Beatles defined a decade one album at a time. With the White Album, they went the opposite direction of the previous year’s revolutionary Sgt Pepper. The fact that the album cover contained NOTHING (besides the band's name) is the first clue that this is something very different from their previous year's musical revolution. They moved from the optimism (and "pop"-timism) of the Summer of Love to something more individualistic, varied, and untamed, and at times more overtly political. There is a wider emotional range as well, more deeply emotional and raw. So this album - like all Beatles albums - is best heard in the context of the band's history and the history of the counterculture. Also, this album - like all Beatles albums - is ridiculously amazing and still holds up nearly sixty (!!!) decades later.

This album gets five stars, but it was a bit difficult to pick between 5 and 4. I just think bands shouldn't do double LPs. They pretty much invariably drag in sections, and it gets really tiring to get through the whole thing. Every double LP I've ever heard, it always seems the band was packing in their actual filler songs to reach the double LP length. Luckily, this is The Beatles. So while the length does still make the album drag at times, and it's difficult to listen to all in one go, their filler songs still would've been one of the more popular songs of any other band. Whether that's because of actual merit, or because of Beatlemania at the time is up to you, but I feel it's the former. Anyways, so I was pretty inclined to give it four stars but like, fuckin come on, they put Ob La Di Ob La Da on this album and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of my favorite songs of all time. As it stands, this is already one of the most definitive albums of all time, but imagine if they stripped it back like 10-15 songs? It would practically be a requirement of basic, general elementary education to listen to it at that point to understand the context of music itself to this day.

Es dankeschön an wunderschöni eminem bitrag vum timon. Daher au na es neduzer update. Au bi mir sind - vor allem i de junge jahre musik iflüss sehr chli gsi - da ich weder grossi gschwösteti, na musik interessierte eltere han. Natürlich kennt mer die grosse hits vo de beatles. Aber is ganze album ihtauche heds bi mir sozege nie geh. Anyway long story short. Es macht eifach verdammi spass i sones album inezlose. 30 tracks vo de beatles zemeklöpft zu eim banger album. = 90 minute spass for free (abgseh vo spotify abo). Bravo, first time maximum puntos vum Neduzen

Can't not give this 5 or more

All other songs could be Metallica live but if the album has My guitar gently weeps it's a 5. An elixir of life atop which Blackbird and Helter Skelter are colossal cherries.

I mean its the best

One of the best ever

Perfect double album

It's not my favourite Beatles album, but it's still a classic.

stellar track after stellar track. For me the highlights are back in the USSR, while my guitar gently weeps and I’m so tired but almost all of these songs are just excellent. Makes me glad to have done the Beatles’ discography

Two thoughts that should not be controversial but are: 1) The Beatles are my distant third favorite British Invasion band after The Who and The Kinks 2) The White album is an unimpeachable 5 star classic and an all-time great, but it can be very annoying.

Good album. Amazing to realise just how many of the songs are familiar

how can you really rate this album?

Absolutely sensational

First Beatles album I heard and the first album in general to truly blow my mind.

There is a staggering breadth of artistic ability on display in this album. As someone born long after the Beatles dissolved, it's kind of shocking that this album could have been so popular, as strange and experimental as it is. Not that I am complaining- it is obvious how much this album influenced the artists I listen to even today. Favorite track: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"

How do you follow up the most important album of the 20th century? This wasn’t a bad effort. I’m 950+ albums through this list and there have been 1-2 more notable exclusions than this iconic album. Glad to see it finally show up. I won’t add any more adulation than this album surely deserves. I find it cool that this was originally released with serial numbers and album #0000001 was recently purchased at auction by Jack White for a ridiculous sum of money.

I abhor Bungalow Bill, but love everything else about this album.

This record feels like a collection of moods. Each song has its own small world. There’s a looseness here that reminds me of Bob Dylan at his most freewheeling, but with a sharper edge. It swings between tender moments and pure chaos. It’s playful, yet introspective. You can tell the band was exploring new ground, and you feel that adventurous spirit in every track.

This is a record that is a great example of what an album should be. More than the sum of its parts. As an album it’s immaculate. As a double record made for radio/singles it’s got some oddballs, perhaps even some mediocre fillers. But that isn’t what this is- it’s a record. And having listened to it through a few times this weekend it still stands up.

I can't explain why, it just is.

The White Album is sprawling, strange, beautiful, and completely essential — a double LP that refuses to be pinned down. Every track feels like a world unto itself, bursting with personality, invention, and the kind of songwriting range that only a band at the peak of their powers could pull off. There’s no filler here — just a kaleidoscope of styles and moods, each song revealing something new with every listen. Favorites shift with the wind, but certain tracks always rise to the surface. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” aches with sorrow and Eric Clapton’s searing guitar. “Blackbird” is simple and perfect, a quiet anthem of hope. “Mother Nature’s Son” feels like a soft breeze through an open window. And then there’s “Savoy Truffle” — funky, playful, and full of George Harrison’s dry wit. The White Album isn’t just a collection of songs — it’s a complete experience. Chaotic, brilliant, and endlessly replayable. One of the greatest albums ever made, and somehow still full of surprises.

classic album

Impossible not to vibe while listening. Love it.

Its's going to be very difficult for me to remain impartial for this one. White Album was one of the first albums I owned- my sister burnt it for me when I was about 11 year old. I have heard the full album a few times over, and it has long lived in my heart as a favorite album. Listening for the first time in a while with fresh ears, its been a big nostalgia trip. There are just so many hits, so many catchy tunes, and so much variation in tone/timbre/style between songs, its hard not to find ones you are immediately drawn to. The album almost feels like the Beatles wanted to take a stab at every genre that had influenced their sound in one album. Even a song like revolution number 9 is a Beatles perspective on Avant Gard music. That isnt to say the album isnt without flaws. Now that im older and listening to the album with a new perspective, there are definitely songs that dont carry as much weight and feel like they lack depth or seriousness. The instrumentation is simplistic at times (as is kind of signature for the Beatles sound). Still, the album is very strong overall. I actually feel like I am teetering at a 4.5/5, but I think the scope and accomplishment of the album, combined with my own history, push it up to a 5 star

Many, many hits. Accessible to people who like early Beatles, while still retaining the pop sensibility that their early albums were full of. Experimental, uninhibited, yet easily listenable. Even though it is a double album, it never seems too long. It always kept my attention. This album is a beautiful and raw unpolished gem.

To quote Bill Hicks: "The Beatles were so high, they even let Ringo sing a few tunes." This has a fabulous collection of tracks and, to me, stands out as one of their best.

It's the White album - iconic songs w/ new ideas on sounds and lyrics - what else is there to say?

Finally got a song out of Ringo that didn’t involve the ocean.

I don’t care if it’s more of a collection of songs as opposed to a cohesive album. Shit is great

Never heard of it but pretty good actually

I hope the world does not need me to tell it how good this album is.

October 4, 2024 Perhaps I should’ve saved this after I got caught up on the Metallica double album, but it’s the friggin’ The Beatles (The White Album) [2009 Stereo Remaster]. When it calls, I answer Matter of fact, I’ll tier-list the whole thing: C Tier: “Wild Honey Pie”, “Cry Baby Cry”, “Why Don’t We Do It in the Road”, “Savoy Truffle” B Tier: “Bungalow Bill”, “Rocky Raccoon”, “Don’t Pass Me By”, “Birthday”, “Everybody’s Got Something to Hide”, “Sexy Sadie”, “Honey Pie” A Tier: “Back in the USSR”, “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da”, “I’m So Tired”, “Blackbird”, “Piggies”, “I Will”, “Yer Blues”, “Helter Skelter”, “Revolution 1”, “Revolution 9”, “Good Night” S Tier: “Dear Prudence”, “Glass Onion”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, “Happiness is a Warm Gun”, “Martha My Dear”, “Julia”, “Mother Nature’s Son”, “Long Long Long” I might find this ranking laughable in a couple years, since as a teen I would’ve ranked “Glass Onion”, “I Will” & “Julia” much lower, and perhaps “Monkey” and “Birthday” a bit higher. It is telling that a lot of my favourite moments are among the album’s loneliest & quietest moments, like Paul’s “Mother Nature’s Son”; considering the White Album’s indulgent length & jarring genre shifts, it has provided a comfort listen many, many times. It’s not even the best of the Beatles, but it may be my favourite album, period. Blame me in the late aughts for choosing the least accessible one to start my Beatles journey with. Everybody wanna be demons / til they play Revolution 9 at night with the lights off

Another classic from the boys. So experimental and all over the place. I won't lie that every track on here is a banger (Bungalo Bill, Honey Pie, longlonglong, and even revolution 9 are just a little much for me). However, this is such a great shift from their summer of love psychedelics to incorporating all aspects of their songwriting talent and influences up to this point. You can definitely hear the distinct styles of each member (except Ringo sorry you only wrote one track on here even though it's good). Definitely just listen to it every other track on here is great.

Obviously a classic

An unmitigated triumph

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Is it REALLY a five star album? No. The indulgences of tracks like Wild Honey Pie and the much-maligned Revolution 9 honestly rob this album of its full potential. That said, focusing on the low points is exactly the wrong way of going about this album. It is otherwise a phenomenally consistent album; in fact, is we could do away with Wild Honey Pie, side one album one might be the best side of any album I've ever heard. That said, you can't reward nonsense, so this comes in at a very secure 4.5

This album has everything.

Part of the furniture

the most disjointed album of all of them. you can tell they are minutes from breaking up. but they still make great music. So may of these songs have been copied. panic at the disco, ELO, just unbelievable how many people have been influenced by this group. While it may not be their best in my opinion, it is an awesome album.

It's so good. All the way through. Also learned some songs that should be more popular than they are.

- Ein weiteres absolutes 12/10 Album von den Männern - Quasi jeder Song ein Hit oder mindestens ein geiler Track, daher macht es wenig Sinn die jetzt alle aufzuzählen - Abermals extrem vielfältig: Psychedelia, Rock ’n’ Roll, Blues, Progressive Rock, Country, Folk, Ragtime, Reggae, Hard Rock, Balladen alles auf einem Album - Der erste Hard Rock Song der Geschichte (und damit ein Grundstein für die spätere Wntwicklung des Heavy Metal) ist mit Helter Skelter auf diesem Album zu finden - Klingt in der Remastered immer noch top! Rating: 5/5

The mind blowing thing about this album, it's their 9th record and the quality of songwriting is ridiculously high. The amount of killer, all time classic tracks is astounding. The Beatles might be the best band ever. Helter Skelter is heavy heavy. Side note, this is my 420th album. It's 133 minutes long, yesterday's album was 16 minutes long. Man I love the variety of music on this list. The generator keeps giving me great albums. I'm thoroughly enjoying my experience with this project.

Great album

classic--but not my fave beatles

This album has some of the bands best songs. Written during a time of friction for the band it really showcases the talent of these artists.

Amazing

Usually when I'm listening to a album for this project, I am forming opinions and things to write for this comments section. However very little of that happened while re-listening to the White Album, and the reasons are twofold. One is obvious: its The Beatles and its so familiar and so much is known and has already been said. As a fan since I was around 4 being played "I Want to Hold Your Hand by my older sibs, probably the 1st song I can remember, it is difficult to have any original take. Second, this album is famously more of a collection of songs than a unified album. The band was fragmenting at the time and it is reflected in the album. Thus commenting on each individual song is the best approach here, but I will not be doing that. However it became clear to me as I attempted, mostly unsuccessfully, to listen with fresh ears, that the bands' friction led to the double album in which some songs were included that could easily have been cut to make a single, better album. However I did listen to a podcast of about 6 people discussing this album and it is clear to me that everyone has songs they like that others would not include. The most consensus for songs that should have been left off was Obladi-Oblada and Honey Pie and possibly Piggies, Rocky Racoon, Wild Honey Pie, Birthday, and the controversial Revolution 9. I find it interesting that despite the album selling well and being critically well received for the most part, there was no big single from it. Revolution 1 was a good single but a different faster version than on the album. I like most of the songs but my favorites are Back in the USSR, Glass Onion, Blackbird, Yer Blues ( despite being billed as a parody of white British blues, Lennon sells it so well and I really feel it when he sings the line "Feel so suicidal, Even hate my rock and roll"), Helter Skelter, and Savoy Truffle. As for Revolution 9, I can't say I like it but its impact, and creepiness is important for me and apparently as a gateway for similar (shorter) interludes in rock music to come. As for a rating, I find it hard to give this, a Beatles album anything less than a 5 unless perhaps I use a Beatles scale and compare it to Sgt Pepper, Abby Road, Revolver, Rubber Soul, Help, and Let It Be.

Absolutely sensational. Loved the stripped back feel to this which the title and album cover encapsulates. Superb, but it IS The Beatles. No one can top them

Sounds like a greatest hits volume now.

Don't threaten me with a good time... I mean, its the goddamn White Album by The Beatles... A band being torn apart never sounded so good, so many killer songs on this double album. "Dear Prudence", "Glass Onion", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Blackbird", "Birthday", "Helter Skelter", "Revolution", "Savoy Truffle".... Just typing that list out gave me blisters on me fingers. But it also has "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" so lets not say it's perfect by any means. Honestly, a lot of it sounds like throwing shit at a wall to see what sticks, but when it sticks its so so good that you can forgive the mediocre (or way below in Ob-La-Fucking-Di's case) efforts.

Classic album…

A favorite

Go back and read my reviews of “Revolver” and “Sgt. Pepper’s” to know how I feel about the Beatles (spoiler: I love them and know a stupid amount of trivia about them). So instead of gushing about them here, I instead will just write about my experience with this album through the years, and then what I think about it now. I’ve gone back and forth on “The White Album” for a long time. I used to think it was an album with some of their best tracks, diluted by a bunch of filler crap they never would’ve released otherwise. I then evolved and came to believe that it was something different - an incredible creative endeavor that pushed them to their limits as artists. I now think the truth lies in the middle. The band was contracted for a double album and so HAD to produce 30 songs to make that work. So while there were some great songs here that wouldn’t have ever been released on a mainline Beatles album, there is also some real crap here. But that crap is so vastly outweighed by some of each of these writer’s best songs (well, maybe not Ringo) that this is actually one of their best works. I don’t think it’s their absolute best. But damn if it isn’t really up there. The range displayed here is incredible. Paul’s classic granny music, John’s dark side, John’s soft side, John’s classic cynicism. George’s absolute masterpiece, George’s song about truffles. Huge, soaring orchestral arrangements, loud builds of swelling guitars and drums, contrasted by quiet acoustic songs and songs about a cowboy named Rocky Raccoon. There’s something for everyone here. People complain about its length. They argue (as I have in the past) that it should’ve been a single album, that it would’ve been better. But I think Paul said it best when he said, “It’s great, it sold, it’s the bloody Beatles White Album. Shut up!” Five stars. Standout Tracks: Back in the USSR, Dear Prudence, Glass Onion, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Happiness is a Warm Gun, I’m So Tired, Blackbird, Rocky Raccoon, Don’t Pass Me By, Why Don’t We Do It In the Road, I Will, Yer Blues, Mother Nature’s Son, Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey, Sexy Sadie, Helter Skelter, Revolution 1, Savoy Truffle, Cry Baby Cry, Goodnight

Beatles third best album. Would be completely flawless if not for the last two tracks. Try as I might, I just cannot sit through Revolution #9 and Goodnight is just too much dreariness, especially following the aforementioned track. Both discs start off brilliantly though, Birthday has been a family tradition, played as loud as possible to whichever family member it may happen to be their day! Its also the album where George Harrison finally got to shine properly, While My Guitar Gently Weeps is stunning.

My second favorite Beats

Iconic beatles album, want the record.

Music for gods, by gods.

It's the White Album it's great congraguritos

there are no bad songs or sound mosaics on this album. if you disagree with me you are wrong

No words

It's the white album.

An hour and a half of proof that The Beatles are the greatest band ever. So many ideas, so many jarring cuts between completely different feeling songs, and it all works. And yes even Revolution 9 is a favorite, what an insane work. Ringo shines on his 2 songs and is sorely missed on the first 2 tracks (though Paul actually does really well on drums). Love this album. Even though I was sleep-hallucinating near the end due to being tired as hell

There's so much variety in this album that for me personally I never get bored with it (even with the insane 31 songs on this). A rollercoaster if you will. With that being said falling asleep to Good Night on repeat while being fried off a penjamin was one of the more comforting experiences I'll cherish (the piano version is a tad bit better imo). The Beatles shall always reign supreme. Best - Dear Prudence (2nd), While My Guitar Gently Weeps (1st), Blackbird, Julia, Yer Blues, Helter Skelter (3rd), and Good Night Worst - Revolution 9 (it's a given if we're keepin it a buck) 4.75/5

This had already been my favorite album of all time. It is the one that has introduced to all the music I know and love today. There's nothing better

Already one of my favorites- 5/5

Goat album

Awesome, magical, melodic, impactful, beautiful… Don’t have the words to express just how good this is! The first Beatles album that I truly LOVED and remains one of my favourites of all time!

While Beatles are a easy 5 stars, the shite album is my least favorite so it’s going to be 5 stars

Ich habe mir das Album noch einmal ganz bewusst angehört, um besonders kritisch zu sein. Nicht wieder 5 Sterne zu vergeben. Die Beatles sind ja fast abonniert auf diese Bewertung. Also: Es ist sehr unterschiedlich von poppig, psychedelische bis experimentell. Aber gerade das machte es aus, es ist mutig, akustisch und Klasse. Was soll ich machen? 5 Sterne

The best

🎵 Blackbird stinking in the debt of night 🎵

Pop Rock, Rock

Loved it

10/10. Rolled out a new scale today and this sits on “iconic” levels. It runs a bit long, but the variety is so good.

За те песни, которые прям вау. А так мне немного много 2 диска

I had low expectations but I actually liked it

mega vibik będę do niego wracał mega mega 9.5/10

Un clasico

Of course the White Album is great. It could have been even greater if some songs of Paul were dropped (Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Wild Honey Pie)

Classic

So many great Beatles songs.

As usual a masterpiece of songwriting and music from the fab 4

The range of revolutionary sound, vast influences, instruments, span of styles, and uniqueness is epic. I can’t imagine the world without them. They really pushed way beyond any boundaries and truly created from the heart, mind and soul.

This one is tricky. If they are they to blame for the many ill advised double albums released in its wake then perhaps the White Album deserves to be docked a star. But upon relistening it is a clear - most people didn't really listen - or at least they didn't take notes ok what make a great double album. It's not just more songs. It's the diversity of the songwriting. The genres. The throw aways that become meaningful because it is a double album. There are clearly 10-12 standouts here that are classics (aka a full album). Of the remaining songs they swerve all over the place. But every attempt/experiment/exercise has something to offer. From Don't Pass Me By to Savoy Truffle to Everyone's For Something...maybe not perfectly crafted songs but offer a unique flavor. And when Dear Prudence returns you are reminded just how good music can be.

This takes me back to the Beatles phase I went through in high school. The one fun fact I feel obligated to share is that “Why Don’t We Do It In the Road?” was written by Paul during the band’s trip to India. He wrote the song after seeing two monkeys having sex in the middle of the street This album was made when tensions in the group were at an all time high, and it shows in how scattered the songs feel. Some of their best work is on this album, as well as their worst. But somehow, they manage to make it work.

What????? Two albums in a row that are absolutely perfection??? I’m in heaven!

Ok, can I pass out like a giddy schoolgirl at a Taylor Swift concert with this album popping up as today’s pick? So many emotions come rising up with this one, which isn’t a surprise since The Beatles are easily one of my “Mount Rushmore” musical artists. To admit my love/lunacy as a Beatles Stan: I’m not entirely sure they’re humans…their story is too epic and almost mythical in scope, and the amount of amazing music they gave us…I can’t describe it fully. When I found them as a young teenager, I remember thinking maybe they’re aliens, sent here to spread love and knowledge to humankind through music. Silly, sure…🤔🤔🤔 but even at 55 I can still listen to one of their masterpieces and be brought to tears, so who knows!?!? 🤷🏽Nutty childhood remembrances aside, the BEST artists to me are ones that create art, and their next artistic statement suggests they just don’t give a shit about what they just made, they’re going to follow their creative muse, commercial benefits of “staying safe” be damned. The Beatles were THE kings of that, thirteen albums and not one of them is the same except maybe their first two releases. They were aggressively focused on musical change, which I love… Every time I walk past my guitar I think about picking it up and starting to practice and play again. Maybe this album being today’s selection is an omen to move passing thought into concrete action. So many of the songs here were the reason I wanted to play in the first place, and I adore every single song which is saying something considering it’s a double album. It’s schizophrenic nature makes sense as the personal tensions that would soon end them were percolating but I love it did that; it’s like four mini solo albums with all of the Fleetwood Mac-level interpersonal drama too. C’mon, any album with “Dear Prudence”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, “Happiness Is a Warm Gun”, and “Blackbird” is gonna be killer, but the deep cuts are nearly as good as the classics. So happy to have this and all the Beatles on vinyl too; they sound amazing. And yes, “Revolution 9” absolutely does suck but I just think that’s John’s alien nature fucking with us after giving us an album filled with so much beauty.

The White Album, one of their many masterpieces!

Awesomeness!!!

One of their most complete album, it has everything

NO SKIPS OMFGGGGG

I don't know what I can say that hasn't already been said. This album like many other Beatles albums is a masterpiece, you couldn't take away one song without hurting the album. Every single song tries something new and absolutely perfects it. 10/10

My favorite Beatles album, and just a fantastic album all around. Number 9 Number 9 Number 9

Best album of all time

Probably the most I’ve enjoyed a Beatles album and I’ve listened to most of the highly praised ones. Not really sure what it was about this one specifically though. Maybe I was just in the right mood or something. Regardless, it was really just one lovely instrumentation and great vocal performance after another. The narratives from a songwriting perspective were also quite interesting on a lot of the tracks here too. I wasn’t super crazy about some of the more “rocky” moments but that’s just me. It was also a pretty draining listen which I suppose is to be expected given the length. Still, it was super consistent and enjoyable pretty much all the way through.

Just noticed that the text is on a slight angle and that bothers me. Still 5 stars

Famously the soundtrack of the Beatles starting to break up. The White Album always felt to me like a sketchbook of musical ideas from all four Beatles that they were too tense and fed up of each other to agree on and properly produce. Had they not been breaking up by this point, they could conceivably have trimmed half of the album down, polished the chosen tracks and made another tight, 35-minute album. But luckily for us, we got to see the full workings of their minds and hear them play around with a whole smorgasbord of genres and styles. And astonishingly, they rarely miss. It’s a brilliant, if at times bonkers and confusing, absolute masterpiece.

Probably my favorite by them.

I mean it's the white album, there are so many great songs here. It feels experimental, interesting and fresh. There are so many hits but also so many weird songs that is surprising to find on the album. Like how is "Ob-La-DI, Ob-La-Da", "Helter Skelter" on the same album. I think this is not a perfect album though, the second half really drags and has not as many iconic songs as the first. I realised I never really listen to end and couldn't mention all the songs on it. Still, with "Blackbird", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" and many more on this album it must be a 5, although it could've been nearly half its running time. With so many hits and so many different styles, there are bound to be some duds, even if you ar "The Beatles".

There’s a reason they’re the GOAT. Great album with a lot of genre variations. Maybe not my favorite Beatles album but amazing non the less.

Just a fabulous album. I think this one shows how much talent the Neatles actually had.

A must listen to with headphones. Great use of stereo

Excellent album - first time I've listened from front to back

Excellent. Amazing variety of songs and also a lot of depth.

"The Beatles," more commonly known as "The White Album," is the ninth studio album by the Beatles, released on November 22, 1968. It's a double album with a total of 30 tracks and stands as one of the most eclectic and complex works in their discography. The album's plain white sleeve has no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed, which starkly contrasts with the colorful and intricate cover art of their previous album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." "The White Album" represents a departure from the psychedelic themes of the previous album, diving into a broad array of musical styles and themes. ### Lyrics #### Themes and Content The lyrics on "The White Album" cover a wide range of themes, from personal introspection and social commentary to whimsical narratives and avant-garde expressions. John Lennon's "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" weaves together surreal and fragmented imagery, reflecting the influence of drug culture and personal turbulence. Paul McCartney's "Blackbird" is a gentle, acoustic piece with lyrics that metaphorically address the Civil Rights Movement. George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" expresses a deep sense of spiritual longing and disillusionment with the world, while Ringo Starr's "Don't Pass Me By" offers a more straightforward, country-influenced lament about loneliness and missed connections. #### Notable Tracks - **"Back in the U.S.S.R."**: A playful pastiche of the Beach Boys and Chuck Berry, featuring lyrics that humorously blend Soviet imagery with rock 'n' roll bravado. - **"Dear Prudence"**: A serene and inviting song urging a friend to embrace the beauty of the world, inspired by Prudence Farrow, who was meditating with the Beatles in India. - **"Revolution 1"**: A slower, bluesier version of the politically charged single "Revolution," reflecting Lennon's ambivalence about violent protest. - **"Helter Skelter"**: McCartney's attempt to create the loudest, rawest rock song possible, with chaotic lyrics that match the intense musical delivery. ### Music #### Stylistic Diversity Musically, "The White Album" is a tour de force of genre exploration. It incorporates rock, blues, folk, country, reggae, avant-garde, and music hall, showcasing the Beatles' versatility and willingness to experiment. This diversity is both a strength and a point of contention, as the album can feel disjointed to some listeners. #### Instrumentation and Arrangements The album features intricate arrangements and innovative production techniques, thanks to the Beatles and producer George Martin. Tracks like "Glass Onion" and "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" demonstrate the band's ability to create complex, multi-part compositions. "Savoy Truffle" includes a horn section that adds a rich texture, while "Good Night" employs a lush orchestral arrangement to close the album on a soothing note. #### Notable Tracks - **"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"**: A bouncy, reggae-infused pop song with catchy melodies and playful lyrics. - **"Julia"**: A delicate and hauntingly beautiful acoustic song written by Lennon for his mother, blending tender lyrics with intricate fingerpicking. - **"Yer Blues"**: A raw and powerful blues track with anguished vocals and heavy guitar riffs, showcasing the band's ability to delve into darker emotional territory. - **"Cry Baby Cry"**: A whimsical and eerie song with nursery rhyme-like lyrics and a haunting melody. ### Production #### Recording Process The recording of "The White Album" was marked by significant internal tensions and conflicts within the band. The sessions, which took place at Abbey Road Studios and Trident Studios, saw the Beatles often working separately rather than as a cohesive unit. This fragmentation is evident in the diverse musical styles and varying production techniques used across the album. #### Innovative Techniques Despite the tensions, the album features numerous innovative production techniques. The use of the eight-track recording system allowed for greater flexibility in layering sounds and effects. The experimental "Revolution 9" is a notable example of avant-garde production, with its sound collage of tape loops, spoken word, and random noises. ### Themes #### Personal and Political "The White Album" reflects the Beatles' individual and collective responses to the turbulent social and political climate of the late 1960s. Songs like "Revolution 1" and "Revolution 9" address the political unrest and cultural upheaval of the time, while "Piggies" offers a satirical critique of the establishment. #### Spiritual and Philosophical Many tracks delve into spiritual and philosophical themes, influenced by the Beatles' experiences with meditation and Eastern philosophy. "Dear Prudence" and "Long, Long, Long" convey a sense of spiritual seeking and introspection, while "Mother Nature's Son" celebrates the simplicity and beauty of nature. #### Whimsy and Absurdity The album also contains a fair share of whimsical and absurd elements, evident in songs like "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill" and "Rocky Raccoon." These tracks add a playful, surreal quality to the album, highlighting the Beatles' ability to blend serious themes with lighthearted humor. ### Influence #### Musical Impact "The White Album" has had a profound influence on countless artists and genres. Its eclectic mix of styles and willingness to experiment with unconventional sounds paved the way for future innovations in rock and pop music. Bands like The Pixies and Radiohead have cited "The White Album" as a major influence on their work. #### Cultural Significance The album's impact extends beyond music, influencing broader cultural trends and movements. Its exploration of political and social themes resonated with the counterculture of the 1960s, while its avant-garde elements contributed to the development of experimental art and media. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros 1. **Eclecticism**: The album's wide range of musical styles showcases the Beatles' versatility and creativity. 2. **Lyricism**: The lyrics are rich with imagery, emotion, and social commentary, reflecting the band's evolving perspectives. 3. **Production**: Innovative production techniques and arrangements enhance the album's artistic depth. 4. **Influence**: Its lasting impact on music and culture underscores its importance as a groundbreaking work. #### Cons 1. **Cohesion**: The album's diversity can be seen as a lack of cohesion, making it feel disjointed to some listeners. 2. **Length**: At 30 tracks, the album can be overwhelming, with some songs considered filler by critics and fans. 3. **Tension**: The internal conflicts during recording are sometimes reflected in the music, leading to uneven performances and production. 4. **Accessibility**: The experimental nature of certain tracks, like "Revolution 9," may not appeal to all listeners, making the album less accessible to some. ### Conclusion "The White Album" by the Beatles remains a monumental achievement in music history. Its ambitious scope, lyrical depth, and innovative production techniques have solidified its status as a timeless classic. Despite its occasional lack of cohesion and the challenges posed by its length and experimental elements, the album's strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. "The White Album" is a testament to the Beatles' unparalleled ability to push the boundaries of popular music and create a work that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists and listeners.

It's the white album. Go read other people's reviews if you want detailed analysis. Or better yet, just put on some headphones and immerse yourself in quality.

Fantastic! 5/5

Gema

Just amazing. Might be my favorite

No words needed

What can you say about one of the greatest albums ever made…? To keep it brief, this is an exceptional piece of artwork. I listened to the 2018 Super Delux edition - the ‘extras’ are outstanding. Other bands must have been weeping at what the standard had been raised to with The White Album. Stunning.

Surely it's THE must-hear before-you-die album?

ta bueno pero no había submarino amarillo así q 9/10.

9/10

Something for everyone on this one

- this album has aura - insane variety of sounds and talent keeps all 90 minutes interesting - The Beatles are the greatest

From Wikipedia: "I'm So Tired" was written in India when Lennon was having difficulty sleeping. Lennon wrote [Dear Prudence] about Mia Farrow's sister Prudence Farrow, who rarely left her room... So... Lennon was always just writing about himself? I couldn't stand his solo albums, largely for that reason. Maybe what made the Beatles so magical is that they could get the best out of Lennon while curbing his ego. Anyway, it's the White Album. Five Stars.

True classic. Demonstration of their desire to evolve and experiment. The Beatles were ahead of their time.

Some of their strangest and some of their most beloved songs. Absolutely love Rocky Racoon.

Insane record, and I mean insanely good. There are no words to describe how impactful this album (that I own in at least 5 formats) is for me. The first album I bought of my own money, when I was about 11 years old.

Possibly the greatest album in the history of music!

I forgot how quirky it can get at times.

Only ever heard a handful or so of these (probably 2ish handfuls) of these 30 tracks before. Quantity AND quality? Among the most beloved and influential albums by perhaps THE most beloved and influential rock bands of all time? 5.

Number 9? more like number 2-3 on our hearts. Late Beatles > Double LP with plenty of familiar hits and strong deep cuts. Love it.

No es la mejor obra de The Beatles, pero igual contiene algunos de sus temas más emblemáticos que se entrelazan con varios otros que se sienten como de relleno.

Didn't listen to all of it since I've done that a few times before. Obviously solid, the beatles are geniuses

Some great stuff, some weird stuff. While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Don't Pass Me By, and Happiness Is A Warm Gun are two standouts. Also enjoy Rocky Raccoon. Listened to this a lot my senior year of high school (1988).

I always love this. Broad mix of songs and they are clearly willing to stretch creatively.

Second in my own personal Beatles ranking only to Abbey Road. Thanks Dad, for sharing your appreciation of side three.

I decided to refrain from commenting on 5 stars, I decided I only give 5 or 1 to those I am missing words for.

weiterhin großartig

My favorite Beatles album. Other two in my top-3 would be Rubber Soul and Revolver.

One of the best albums ever.

so long but manages to never be bad

This is undeniably an incredible album. To have been alive and just gone to a record store and brought this home and then just been amazed at the songs one after another would have been incredible. I haven't listened to this album in years, but it's amazing how much I knew. The songs just kept coming back and back to me. 5 stars for sure.

Wow this is good. Aside from the obvious hits, theres some 'wow wtf' moments, as well as the 'ew wtf' moments but for a double album it does not drag.

What can you say... More ideas on one side of this album than you might get in 5 years from another artist.

Legendary classic. So many songs, so many bangers, so many classics.

Name a more iconic LP

C'mon, it's The Beatles White Album! 🥰💯❤️😍

Yes

I haven’t listened to this front to back since my teens. Like most double albums there is some bloat but even the weaker songs have interesting musical or lyrical ideas (or are just plain weird)

The cracks had begun to appear, the dam ready to burst. Having established dominion over the music world with the one-two punch of Sgt. Pepper's and Magical Mystery Tour, seeking and failing to achieve transcendence in the form of Rishikesh and fully coming to terms with how to grasp and conduct business, The Beatles were now ready to go their own ways. Their eponymous double album is proof of that. Back to basics rock and roll, stray ruminations on complex topics masked by relations to animals, schizo genre hopping from reggae to baroque to country to musique concrete, the creativity flourishing from the sojourn to India paying dividends and a written song from everyone's favorite neutral Beatle. It is all gathered here in its messy, glorious, confounding, enlightening, rollicking, barebones best. Much has been said, much has been condensed, much has been imagined to be whiitled down to proper digestion. It's still great, it still sold, it's still the bloody Beatles White Album.

One of the greatest records. Always reminds me of my late [British] father who introduced me to the Beatles at a very early age. The range of musicianship on display is practically unparalleled and we understand why the Beatles are considered one of the best. Such elite-quality diversity spun throughout this project which is why I give it such a high rating. The band was on a high and they rode it so well in the studio and elsewhere.

I don’t think I’ve listened to this all the way through since the first time. So many classics, and some stuff which is them fucking about but would be other bands absolute best work. Such trailblazers but try not to think how briefly they were even a band because it’s freakish levels of productivity. Album of the year and then Abbey Road was the next fucking year?!!! Madness. Also McCartney invented heavy metal on this album!

I'm not a Beatles fan but I understand the art of it all. That being said this my favorite of their records.

Предисловие: я хуй знает как оценивать альбомы Битлов, потому что в их дискографии как будто нет промахов. Ставить всем 5 не хочется, а низкие оценки - издевательство. Возможно, один из их лучших альбомов. Масса песен на любой вкус и цвет, каждый из битлов авторски преисполнился. Альбом без лишних студийных заморочек, просто красота

I was a massive Beatles fam in my teenage years. I listen much less nowadays but it was nice to revisit these albums after some time and to find a renewed appreciation. It’s clever album with tons of favorite songs. The album not only captures the period of time but the state of the band as well. It still feels fresh to me in so many ways even if it’s not a perfectly packager double album with disjointed songs all within the umbrella of one album. Favorite Tracks: Dear Prudence Glass Onion While My Guitar Gently Weeps Happiness is a Warm Gun Blackbird Helter Skelter Revolution 1 “I’m so Tired” is a new favorite. Might listen to it more. I forget how much I like “Long Long Long”. Least favorite: Piggies

One of most prolific bands ever to make music. Too many hit songs to count, each member is/was a genius musician in their own right. Amazing!

A classic album.

Take this, brother. May it serve you well.

Previously rated: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (5/5) Rubber Soul (5/5) With the Beatles (5/5) A Hard Day's Night (5/5) ************************************************** Every Beatles album is probably going to get 5/5 from me, but they aren't all perfect. This one is a good example. Several songs took a few listens before they grew on me (Dear Prudence, I Will, Mother Nature's Son, Sexy Sadie). Some I loved right away (Back in the U.S.S.R., Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Happiness is a Warm Gun, Birthday, Everybody's Got Something to Hide, Helter Skelter). But there a few I will never like (Piggies, Long, Long, Long, Revolution 9 (ugh), Good Night). I would usually stop the album after Cry Baby Cry, but if I made my own song order, I'd put Helter Skelter at the end. It seems like the perfect exclamation point. By the way, I love Ringo's drumming here. He undeservedly gets guff for being the least talented Beatle, but it's all good on this album. I even like the goofy, fun Don't Pass Me By that he sings. (I already mentioned I didn't like Good Night though.) I don't know how many more Beatles albums there are on this list -- Abbey Road and Revolver will for sure be here, and I like those albums better than the White Album, but I still love it. Low 5/5.

I own a copy of this. It is good.

One of my favorite albums of all time

Lots of fillers on this album but there’s still so many iconic songs not to rate this album 5/5

ADOROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Otro álbum mítico, desde la portada hasta la última nota. Se trata de un disco controvertido, del que siempre se ha dicho que hubiera sido el mejor álbum del grupo de haber quedado como sencillo en vez de doble, lo que implica descartar temas como Revolution 9 (recordemos que estamos en 1968), un tema experimental fuera de los registros de los Beatles (y de casi cualquier grupo coetáneo, también posterior) pero que en este doble disco aporta un carácter poliédrico muy importante. También otra gran canción como Long, long, long tiene su punto experimental. Al margen de conocidas y estupendas canciones como While my guitar, Helter Skelter, Hapiness in a warm gun, etc. hay que valorar como se debe temazos como Blackbird, Rocky Raccoon (que se hubiera quedado fuera del disco según G. Martin!!), o Why don't we do it in the road. En realidad este disco es un caleidoscopio que incluye múltiples estilos, todos ellos resueltos con la maestría que solo The Beatles podían lograr. Por si había dudas del nivel de inspiración en las sesiones de este álbum, decir que se quedaron fuera del mismo himnos como Hey Jude o Revolution. También Child of nature (luego fue Jealous guy), Mean Mr. Mustard, Polythene Pam, The Long and Winding Road y Across the Universe. Imprescindible. Más discos excelentes de 1968: THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - Electric ladyland, Odessey and Oracle de The Zombies, THE VELVET UNDERGROUND - White light, white heat, THE KINKS - The Village Green Preservation Society, VAN MORRISON - Astral weeks, THE ROLLING STONES - Beggars banquet, CREAM - Wheels of fire, THE BYRDS - Sweetheart of the rodeo, THE SMALL FACES - Ogden's nut gone flake, THE PRETTY THINGS - S.F. Sorrow, OTIS REDDING - The dock of the bay, BLOOMFIELD , KOOPER & STILLS - Super Session, JAMES CARR - A Man needs a Woman, Dance To The Music de Sly & The Family Stone, Safe As Milk del Capt. Beefhart, Surrealistic Pillow de Jefferson Airplane, Lady Soul y Now de Aretha Franklin, The Notorious Byrd Brothers y Sweetheart of the rodeo de The Byrds, We're Only in It for the Money de Zappa, Idea y Horizontal de los Bee Gees, For Once in My Life de Stevie Wonder , A Saucerful Of Secrets de Pink Floyd, Spirit de Spirit, Bookends de Simon and Garfunkel, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida de Iron Butterfly, el Soundtrack to 1968 TV special de Elvis, Nuff Said! de Nina Simone... Debuts de BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS (excelente disco y también su continuación de ese mismo 68), JEFF BECK GROUP, NEIL YOUNG, THE BAND, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, OS MUTANTES, SILVER APPLES...

I guess I never knew that the album name really isn't really the name of the album. I guess if the color of the cover had been red, it would have been known as the Red album? It's amazing to me that some albums transcend time. When Rick Astley performed at Glastonbury in 2023, all the kids there weren't born before the album was released,, and yet they knew every song word for word. The Beatles fall in that category. While My Guitar Gently Weeps is one of the all time best songs.

It feels too long and a bit too experimental at the end for its own good. There's at least 5, up to 10 tracks that could be dropped and this would be improved. However, what is left is a pretty amazing library of great and interesting Beatles tracks. Compelling.

Amazing album. Heard many times but not fully through. Was a pleasure

What more can I say about perfection??

One of the classics

Duh

Classic

The first half of this album made me understand the hype around the Beatles more. Absolutely fantastic music. Blackbird is a beautiful song, though Piggies is certainly a choice for follow up. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da is super catchy and different from what one would expect. Throw in that no one else had done much of what they did and it is even more impressive. I thought the back half of the album got a bit winded at times but still had some solid entries like Revolution 1 and Helter Skelter. I think this album is probably a 4.5.

Maybe a bit long and could cut some tracks to concentrate the greatness of this album. However, I think this is one of their more impressive records and I've already listened to it a few times before and love it.

Going into this I was going to rate this album a 4 but you know what it doesn't fall off it stays good it's a 5 for me

Classic. Duh.

Bili su bili vrhovi planina bila je košulja paulovog sina😃

Sorry, I’m a Beatles boy. This is probably one of the albums I’ve listened to most in my life. I had it on CD in high school and would play it all the time! I didn’t even need to download this one on Spotify yesterday, it was already downloaded!!! Has been for years!!! I love the Beatles!!!

Everything was great until revolution 9. Dang near perfect album

Genre exploring, psychedelic, crunchy riffs

Crown jewel of the Beatles catalog

I'm always very torn on this one. On the one hand there are some incredible pieces of music on here. On the other hand, it's a hot mess, and you can almost hear the band falling apart behind the scenes. Songs written and performed by only one member, random songs, overlong..... It's easy to see why this is considered the weakest of the peak era Beatles albums. I do still love it though. So confusing!

classic - great album with dear prudence, bungalow bill, birthday and blackbird!

LP

No need to even listen. One of the greats of all time.

A truly amazing album with some absolutely classic songs. Eclectic in many ways but truly great.

I'd been away (not the USSR) and had a few albums to catch up on. Left this one to last- an album so familiar to me I can't really look at it objectively. Pretty every track on the double album has had an influence on the culture we live in today. Iconic.

Great stuff! 5.

Es una locura compositiva, quizá sobre extendida.

Innovative, goofy and timeless. One of the best albums every produced. Lots of classics on here that still hold up today. Standout Tracks: Back in the U.S.S.R., Dear Prudence, Glass Onion, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Happiness is a Warm Gun, Blackbird, Rocky Raccoon, Julia, Birthday, Helter Skelter, Revolution 9

My favorite Beatles album. Although all four Beatles are not playing together on all of the tracks, there is a lot of varied types of songs. Rockers, acoustic, piano and an orchestral piece. So many great songs from the band and solo pieces such as Blackbird and I will.

Can I give this more than 5 stars?! Absolutely amazing showcase of all 4 "lead men" and an array of musical styles, all during a time of high tension for the band. Masterpiece!

It’s the most Beatles album, so it must be the best! Despite the seemingly overstuffed tracklist, I do like most if not all the songs. Shows off their versitility more extensively than any other release and every beatle gets to shine. It’s not their best album though… it’s their second best

Som ett hem.

The White Album explodes with raw energy, a hodgepodge of styles from psychedelic rock to country ballads. Each Beatle shines with individual songwriting, showcasing their evolving talents.

I mean, it’s The Beatles 💙

Perfection

very creative and formally well composed

The double whammy of being both good and interesting. WHAMMY!!

this is 93 minutes of music across two albums, but most of it is really solid and has stood the test of time. the first disc here is like wall-to-wall bangers until about the halfway point, and there are just so many iconic tracks here. the beatles are in their element and cranking out the hits, along with some super weird shit in between. there's definitely filler here, a lot of it on disc two (PSA: can we stop with the double albums already, they're just not worth it) but the sheer volume of classic singles is enough to make me give this a 5. definitely deserving of its spot on the list. favorites: back in the USSR, dear prudence, glass onion, ob-la-di ob-la-da, the continuing story of bungalow bill, while my guitar gently weeps, happiness is a warm gun, blackbird, birthday, everybody's got something to hide except me and my monkey, helter skelter, savoy truffle

Obviously

Truly great. May as well be a "best of" compilation.

5 stars for while my guitar gently weeps

Awesome

All of the good stuff.

A few songs I would take off if I had to but still a Beatles masterpiece.

Ah, the weird one. The beginning of the Beatles' end. This, and the cover artwork is so fitting, is their shoebox. Filled with random bits and bobs. Some are great, some are not. Lift the lid, take a look inside. This is them, "The Beatles", both the group and the four dudes. What they're about. Or were. All of it. No filters. And this is fine. It's not Abbey Road or Sgt. Pepper but it doesn't have to be. I wouldn't have rated this a 5, maybe, but just a few weeks ago, I happened to listen to the Esher demos, raw versions of these songs they recorded when they were hanging out at George's place, as friends, still or again, having fun and with those in mind, how can I not.

This is the only time I'm going to do this, but as a Beatle fanatic, it's a right of passage to rank the entirety of The White Album. It is definitely too long, but the ecclectic nature is part of the charm. Probably not a true 5 stars, but I'm biased. Back in the USSR- 9/10 Dear Prudence- 8/10 Glass Onion- 8/10 Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da- 7/10 Wild Honey Pie- 2/10 Bungalow Bill- 5/10 While My Guitar- 10/10 Happiness is a Warm Gun- 10/10 Martha My Dear- 10/10 I'm So Tired- 7/10 Blackbird- 9/10 Piggies- 6/10 Rocky Raccoon- 6/10 Don't Pass Me By- 5/10 Do it in the Road- 6/10 I Will- 7/10 Julia- 8/10 Birthday- 8/10 Yer Blues- 8/10 Mother Nature's Son- 7/10 Except Me and my Monkey- 7/10 Sexy Sadie- 7/10 Helter Skelter- 9/10 Long Long Long- 6/10 Revolution 1- 8/10 Honey Pie- 7/10 Savoy Truffle- 7/10 Cry Baby Cry- 5/10 Revolution 9- ??/10 Good Night - 5/10

brilliant

Yeah there's some stinky stuff on here but that is more than made up for by the excess of all time bangers. Top 5 songs: - Back in the USSR - Dear Prudence - While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Happiness is a Warm Gun - Helter Skelter

Lol who hasn’t heard this?

Terrific collection of songs from The Beatles Maharishi era. Superfans will enjoy the album knowing the stories behind the songs but casual listeners can appreciate the tunes all the same.

4.6

My first time listening to this album, what a treat!

Complicated album to review, I'll start with the negatives, as there are far more positives. Songs I don't like; Piggies, Bungalow, Bill Rocky Raccoon (although it okay), Wild Honey Pie, Revolution 9. If Revolution 9 is some mad weird thing thats really influential, that's brilliant, but no thanks, i detest it, it's probably the worst song by an artist i really like I think its fair to say, of all Beatles albums, this has the most songs that i don't like. On the other side of the coin, of all the Beatles albums, this has the most songs on it that i like. If i was cutting the album, i wouldnt even remove the other songs i dont like, apart from Revolution 9, i would remove it in a heartbeat, and i will skip it on every re-listen today. Now the praise; Glass Onion, Dear Prudence, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Happiness, I'm So Tired, Blackbird, Helter, Sadie, Monkey, all some of my favourite Beatles Songs Special shout out to Long, Long, Long, which is a low key favourite. underrated Side two is better, but both have classics

There is not a single album in The Beatles’ discography that comes close to being as audacious, innovative, and inconsistent as The White Album. Is it perfect? Hell no. But it is extremely interesting. Whereas other albums have bad songs that you don’t want to listen to, The White Album has bad songs you can’t help but listen to because they are so varied and out there that to skip them would change the listening experience entirely. In isolation, some of the songs are downright stinkers. But combined, the album shines as the best example of talented artists throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks. That being said, one can only dream of an alternate reality in which The Beatles released a modest, 14 track album in place of the sprawling 30 track double album. Without hyperbole, it would probably have been the best album of all time. Here is my take on that track list: Side A 1. Long, Long, Long 2. Back in the U.S.S.R. 3. Dear Prudence 4. Rocky Raccoon 5. Don’t Pass Me By 6. I’m So Tired 7. Helter Skelter Side B 8. Revolution 1 9. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da 10. Happiness is a Warm Gun 11. Martha My Dear 12. Blackbird 13. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 14. Julia

Ok it’s the Beatles sooooooo

There are many lenses through which to look at a Beatles album. Having been a huge Beatles fan since toddlerhood, I have an inherent bias which automatically places their entire discography in a tier unto its own. A 6-star so to speak. Having said that I want to see it from different angles and offer the impression it gave me this time around. Musically speaking, The Beatles have always commanded a balance of pop sensibility, lyrical prowess, and catchy rock rhythms. They also were notorious for flourishing as the apex of studio experimentation and pioneering how pop music could not only reflect the larger world but influence it as well. This album feels very stripped down compared to some of their other works. There is a lack of anthemic songs that soar from their other albums. Even though we do hear some classical instrumentation, there isn’t as much orchestral influence. The last few albums were decidedly psychedelic, and this album feels more post-psychedelic. It also presents itself as perhaps the least pop of any of their former releases as even “Sgt. Peppers”, as surreal as it can be, has excellent production value indicative a strong pop record. The songs on “The Beatles” have a very scattered and less cohesive feel to them. I always wonder if it isn’t due several factors. The recent death of their manager and friend, Brian Epstein could have exacerbated the sudden fractured energy between the group. Their recent travels to India brought about new and personal, individual inspirations that we hear begin to take shape in the songs of this album. We hear more than ever before, songs with simple vocals over simple instrumentations that seem almost more like solo material rather than the tight collaborative music of the past. Musically and lyrically, this album contains some of the most inventive and whimsical music in their entire career as well as some of the most forgettable and downright unpleasant material as well. Many of the narratives largely revolve around various stories and characters that are both timeless offer insight into the spirit of the 60s. I find myself loving even the offbeat songs on this record and it almost feels like this album is more of a close friend who is on your level and who is brilliant but clearly has flaws, rather than a larger-than-life album. This album also features collaborations with others that were not previously part of the Beatles style like Eric Clapton and Yoko Ono. Even though it may not be their best album by far, more of a personal favorite, I do thoroughly enjoy this record and would recommend it to anyone. So many moments bring me such joy. It is slapped with the ironic name “The Beatles,” having so many disjointed and individual efforts rather than cohesive wholes. And despite that, these tracks feel as quintessentially The Beatles as anything. Part of the review by my family and I was us stripping down the album into our own all killer no filler mix trying to aim to be no longer than approx 40-50 mins, with at least 1 ringo and 2 georges: 1. Back In The U.S.S.R. (The most epic intro song) 2. Dear Prudence (Soft and reflective, hopeful, perfect composition) 3. Glass Onion (Meta, self-referential, full of symbolism) 4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Masterful storytelling, gripping harmonies, chorus and bridge) 5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (incredible composition and guitar work) 6. Happiness Is A Warm Gun (personal Top 5 Beatles song, unique song structure, harmonies) 7. I’m So Tired (one of the most satisfying late stage Beatles song) 8. Blackbird (masterpiece, social commentary, new finger-picking style) 9. Rocky Raccoon (timeless drinking song of sorts) 10. Julia (hauntingly beautiful and gentle poetry) 11. Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey (raucous and amazing bass) 12. Sexy Sadie (Arguably the best song on the album, referring to historical events sung in metaphor) 13. Savoy Truffle (Honestly it was just because I needed a second George and I know Piggies is really great too, but this one just hits me, great lyrics, rich textures) 14. Revolution 9 (Incredible Avant-Garde composition, bizarre and worth noting, has infamous recognition) 15. Good Night (The Ringo track and natural end to the album especially after Revolution 9, sorry Sean but “Don’t Pass Me By” is one of my least favorite tracks of theirs historically) This was hard because I omitted songs that I truly love as well, as I am sure all of you had done. Even though there are clunkers in the album, I still give it a 5 star because it is just excellent in so many ways and I recommend it stronger than I would the other fours I have given.

A few shit songs (Wild Honey Pie, Revolution 9, Don't Pass Me By), but still has to have more strong tracks than any other album in history. Can't mark it down any, honestly. 5/5

I was really surprised to discover that I have not heard this whole album before, but know about half of it very well. The highlights are some of the best songs ever written, but the lows are so stupid “let’s do Julia in the road 100x” that’s it’s so hard to rate. I would rate it 4.5 if I had the option

Exceptional

Simply iconic.

Best album I've been given so far!

Easily the Beatles most experimental album. It flows effortlessly

One of the best of all time

So good!

I wish I could give this one 4.5 stars, because it’s not a perfect album (I’ll never understand “Revolution No. 9”) but it comes close. I suppose you could say that if they’d just been willing to do some editing (or were working better as a team - we all know that their breakup was impending at this point), there’d be no need for a double album. However, I appreciate that they had the space to work in multiple genres. I love their homage to The Beach Boys in “Back in the USSR,” and truly enjoy their forays into other styles on this album, especially the folkiness of “Ob-La-Di.”

Always loved this album, in my top 3 Beatles album. I love the uniqueness of some of the songs & how we get almost every musical style. I liked songs like Rocky Raccoon & ob-la-de, again for such originality. But I really liked all the songs. And what is in my top 5 Beatles songs, While my Guitar Gently Weeps.

As fresh, original and brilliant as it was upon release a lifetime ago. Many, many really good songs here and massive innovation.

grew up on these guys

Some of my favorite Beatles songs are on this album - Blackbird has to be one of the greatest songs of all time. Only one skip, otherwise a flawless album.

Love this album. I got it on vinyl from someone who was selling it on Facebook in Chatham, shout out to my mom for finding it. Lotta great bangers: "Back in the USSR", "Helter Skelter" as well as low key tracks: "Revolution 1", "". It's got it all. Damn near perfect album. The book I'm reading just cited "Revolution 9" as an early appearance in rock music of the sample-based "musique concrète" form of avant-garde classical music

Love the Beatles, love this album, first time listening all the way through. My high school band teacher (Mr. T) always said, do not listen to the second disk of The White Album late at night. What I think he meant was do not listen to Revolution 9 on psychedelics because holy shit, what a trip that would be. Many bangers on this album including Blackbird (all time fav, listened to it outside on my daily walk and I shed literal tears bc I haven’t heard it in what feels like years), Sexy Sadie, Dear Prudence, and Happiness is a Warm Gun.

There’s a reason why “It’s like their White Album” is phrase when referring to an artist’s piece of work that is sprawling and overflowing with artistic expression, but in retrospect could be seen a sign of trouble ahead. Well, welcome to the OG. The energy in this double album is chaotic, avant-garde, and abundant. The White Album doesn't declare itself to be flawless but rather claims its imperfections as integral to its identity and therefore bolsters its gloriousness. Most importantly, this album is bursting full of life and is in alignment with the beautiful and fallible instinct of following inspiration and passion wherever it takes you. Fave songs: Back in the USSR While My Guitar Gently Weeps Happiness Is A Warm Gun Blackbird Rocky Raccoon Birthday Yer Blues Helter Skelter Revolution 1 Cry Baby Cry

It’s very hard for double albums not to wear out their welcome. But the Beatles’ White Album manages it, even with several silly or bizarre songs that seek to derail the momentum. It helps that each of those oddball tracks is followed in short order by an absolute classic, and also that the Beatles may have been the last masters of the short, concise rock song that didn’t overstay its welcome. (At least until punk took on that mantle.) With so many notable tracks, I can’t single out any of them to extoll its virtues. Different things stand out to me on different listens, and this time around I paid more attention to “Yer Blues” than I think I have before. I do think it's interesting, though, that as many times as I’ve heard the White Album, there are still bits where I’m confused because I’m expecting the Jay-Z mash-up from Danger Mouse’s “The Grey Album” to kick in.

Maybe not the "best" Beatles album because there is a lot of weird on here. But it's the album in my parents collection that I wore out. It's got my favorite individual Beatles songs and some fantastic storytelling.

I happened to watch Yesterday yesterday. It’s a movie about a struggling musician that wants to give up. Something happens (I’ll spare you the details) where the whole world forgets that The Beatles or their music ever existed. So this guys starts playing Beatles tunes as if they are his own and his career blows up. Ed Sheeran loses a 10 minute song writing contest to him. Anyway. The point is that the plot was meant to allow the whole movie to be filled with covers of The Beatles greatest hits. It helped me appreciate just how large their catalogue of hits is. And while they aren’t my favorite band, they put an indelible mark on music forever. The Beatles (aka the white album) is filled with songs I love. It’s a bit silly and a hell of a lot of fun. Being a double album, there are a couple tunes that don’t keep my peak interest, but overall it’s a great album. I used to listen to this on the record player at home with my sister when we were young and I love Back In The U.S.S.R. and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da just as much as I did as a kid. This is my second favorite Beatles album behind Sgt Peppers.

Legendary album by reputation, and when I opened it up to stream I assumed it was a super bonus edition because of the 30 tracks, but no that was what it came with at the time. Crazy. "Back in the U.S.S.R" is a great opener, has so much going on with the parody, melody, drum situation. That screech is kind of rough, but still a great song. With this being one of the biggest band's albums, there is a whole backstory to every song, a little footnote about who wrote it, what the studio was like while recording, how the lore of the song came about. It's all very fascinating. There is also a wide variety of music here with all 4 taking a hand at writing, singing,and I can't think of another band that has quite that kind of rotation. This kind of approach also gives way to several different genres and tones, ranging from rock, folk, blues, songwriter and satire, love, or nonsense songs. Favorite tracks "While my guitar gently weeks" "Revolution 1""Back in the USSR" "Blackbird" 6/6

This album was truly amazing. There are however some very odd songs on there a well. If I could give half stars I'd give this a 4.5, but in this case I'll round up.

Listened!

I have never listened to this album all the way through. I know pretty much all of the songs. Such a classic!

Not as great as other Beatles albums but substantially better than many of the albums this project is making me listen to.

Yea, it's the White Album. It has everything - every idea any band has ever had since stems from this work. It's nearly 60 years old for christs sake. Why doesn't anyone try to make anything interesting any more?

So much to say. As an album, it makes no practical sense. Songs styles are all over the place. This would never work for any band but The Beatles. And maybe that’s because they do every style so well. Paul’s voice! How can he sing both “Helter Skelter” and “I Will” and sound perfect for both? Same for John. “Yer Blues” and “Julia” - so different! I’d be curious to learn how they landed on a song order. They don’t try to transition the listener smoothly from one song to the next. Maybe that’s the secret sauce of the album. The fact that there were no singles from it?! Mind blown. So many classics. It’s a masterpiece. 5.0

Los Beatles, como siempre, maravillosos. Mi grupo favorito por siempre!

Classic album. I think their best. I've gotten Sgt Pepper and Rubber Soul already and this is just leaps above.

10 very strong 10 easy 10 Best: all Worst: wild honey pie, rev 9

The best