Revolver

One of the greatest and most important albums of all time.

Easy classic

Best Song: Eleanor Rigby I don't know if I have ever listened to this album front to back but am familiar with 90+% of the songs. It's a good album, but by no means my favorite Beatles album. I am still giving it a 5 because it's still the Beatles. 5/5.

Awesome

What a streak I am on! The third 10/10 perfect album in 11 days after a drought of 140… This one is placed near the top of this list and for good reasons. You would be hard pressed to find a more audacious, experimental, and unusual album from a band at the absolute top of the world. This would be the equivalent of Taylor Swift dropping a disco indie jam band album in 2026. The Beatles (influenced heavily by certain psychadelics) didn't care. They went for it and what we are left with is one of the greatest albums to ever be put to tape. You have to imagine how absurd it was for a band to do something like this when their livelihood depended upon people liking the music. The tracks on here are all just different enough to drive curiosity, but still stay cohesive as a whole albums project. Tomorrow Never Knows sends it over the top as a bonafide 10/10 in my book.

Hui die Beatles. Best Band Ever! Lustig ich war früher eindeutig ein "Stoner" und in Argentinien gibts es eine Subkultur die nennt sich "Rollingas". Mag den Indien Einfluss, Sitar, LSD-Style sehr. c

This album is still great to listen to.

And your bird can sing onwards 🤌🏻

Great showcase of their varying talents and songwriting abilities.

The Beatles

This is #day382 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... "all the lonely people, where do they all come from?" Definitely an LSD/transformative record. Without any prejudice, I guess this is my favorite Beatles' work. It has that nice mixture of psychedelic/acid/experimental rock with the softer pop side of the band, although I do prefer the psychedelic moments more. Great harmonies all over. My personal highlights are "Taxman," "Eleanor Rigby," "Here, There and Everywhere," and "Tomorrow Never Knows." This is a 5 out of 5. Looking forward to #day383.

This is a great album

J’adore les Beatles

Not my favorite Beatles album but it's up there. Banger after banger after banger.

The only track that didn't fit was Yellow Submarine which I think is a 3 but some of the other tracks are so good.

Surprised I loved it

Кращий альбом Бітлів, баланс між раннім та пізнім звуком.

This album is one of the greatest albums of all time

4.5

top 3 beatles albums

Gun to my head, probably my favourite Beatles album. I love how it straddles the influence of their earlier boy band sound with the more experimental approach they would take on future albums. It also feels like the first time McCartney’s bass playing was elevated to be a prominent sound across a whole album. The early attempts of experimenting with tape delays and unconventional instruments are charming and show a band hungry to leave their past behind. Revolver marks the turning point for The Beatles being the biggest band at the time to becoming the biggest band of all time.

Legendary and fantastic music, truly groundbreaking album. One of the best ever and changed rock 'n roll for the better.

Used to sing a lot of these songs on the bus in middle school with my friend. We were super cool. Anyways, 10/10 would still keep this in the set list for a bus performance. My mom also sang a lot of these around the house when I was little I think that even if this album wasn't saturated with good memories for me, it would still be a 5 :) So happy this is on the list, because otherwise I don't think I would've listened to it in it's entirety anytime soon

An amazing achievement by The Beatles. You can really tell that they were experimenting and expanding what was possible in the studio.

Obviously full marks, but it's not one of my favourites - some classics but no bangers. Here, There and Everywhere is awesome. Paul at Samba said that his sister was a big Beatles fan until she heard Tomorrow Never Knows and then she just stopped liking them!

The Beatles, stop fighting, here, in India

When I think of the Beatles I don't think of albums but of singles. Don't think I ever listened to this as an album but I did now nearly all trackes. Innovative (at the time), influential and enjoyable you can't really ask for more can you.

Would be best album of all time if Yellow Submarine wasn’t on there

What can you say about The Beatles without sounding like you’re jumping on the bandwagon. Nothing. They are head and shoulders above anyone else. Like cricketer Don Bradman; they are not just the GOAT, but they are so far ahead of anyone else before or since that they may never be surpassed (partly because the evolution of cricket/music make it almost impossible). Revolver has everything. From the effects to the production, to say nothing of the quality of the songs (yes even Yellow Submarine sounds great). Nothing more to say here. Except I don’t even think this is my favourite Beatles album. ...And I can't put into words how good Eleanor Rigby is

The Beatles have at least three perfect albums, and this is one of them. Admittedly it is #3 in my personal ranking (with Abbey Road at #1 and Rubber Soul at #2), but that doesn’t mean it’s really any less of an album than the other two. In fact, this album actually contains my favorite Beatles rocker (“Taxman”) and my favorite Beatles ballad (“Here There and Everywhere”). I know, I’m so unique. For real though, The Beatles, especially their later career, is an area where I can’t bring myself to be contrarian. Their legacy is deserved. Must-listen #193.

Their best album ever, so the best album ever

Three words. Tomorrow Never Knows.

Banger after banger.

A masterpiece

———————————— My non-musician scoring system. 5 - Love it. Would play anytime, buy, see live… 4 - Good music. 3 - Average playlist. Depends on time and setting. 2 - I can’t listen to whole songs. 1 - No.

one of the greatest albums of all time

First time listening to a Beatles album from start to finish and it was worth every moment. Highlights: - Taxman - Got To Get You Into My Life - Yellow Submarine

GOAT

An album full of memorable tracks, easy listening, delightful melodies and harmonies, with great composition. The differences in songwriting between John, Paul, Ringo, and Harrison are on full display. The Beatles are in a class of their own, this isn’t the best Beatles album but still an easy 5/5

Fantastic album. One of my favourites.

Such a fantastic album. This honestly might be their best. Every song sounds different and uniquely perfect. Eleanor Rigby gave me goosebumps, and might be their best song.

Psychedelic Beatles is the best Beatles. If I was forced to list the most influential albums of modern music, this would be in the top 10. Culturally, the album speaks directly to the 60's counterculture. This is important to musically because part of the intent was unraveling convention, which exploded artistic creativity. Technically, the album was important because the band explored many newly-developed production and recording techniques, forever changing the recording industry. Okay, so what about the music itself? There are many fantastic tunes on this record and together they helped inspire the development of genres like psychedelic rock, prog rock, world music and even electronica. Considering I appreciate all of those genres, it is not surprising that that I love this record. A perfect example of it being better to burn out that fade away. Recommendation: Best experienced stoned.

I did really like this album. You can hear what they are becoming as a band. It's is so soothing that takes you to different places looking at love, regret not to mention living in a yellow submarine. For an album to come out in 1966 and still sound this good speaks volumes about what a generational band they were. I'm always surprised by the depth of their music.

This album marks a before and after in the band, in a way it marks their descent into psychedelic chaos. I love chaos, and I love the Beatles' journey through it.

☺️

My favourite Beatles album and in my top ten of all time. Infinitely relistenable, fascinating songs. Final track is the most acid-y psychedelic song I've ever heard. Just amazing.

5/5 one of the best albums from the beatles

Completely perfect, probably the best Beatles album besides Abbey Road.

Listened to entire Beatles catalog…this one’s particularly great!

When I was 16, this was my favorite album. I'm now in my thirties and it still one of my favorites.

Great Album

Amazing. My favorite Beatles record.

Turn off your mind, relax and float down-stream, isn’t that one of the greatest song lyrics ever? And it’s on this album so obviously this is a great album. I’m a boyhood Beatles fan and it was the Fab Four who inspired me and who were the catalyst to give me my life long love of music. So anything The Beatles did get an automatic 5 stars from me. Many argue which is the greatest Beatles album and many nominate Revolver. I prefer not to get involved in such arguments although for many years I would have said Sgt Peppers was the greatest album ever recorded. As I’ve matured and my music appreciation has widened I just think of The Beatles as I think of my parents. There at the start and responsible for all the love and nurturing I received. Any Beatles track holds a special place in my heart. So I equally love Here,There and Everywhere on this album, to Anna on their first and Come Together on Abbey Road. A few highlights for me on Revolver - Is it the only album ever to mention two British Prime Minister’s? For No One is one of the best songs about being ditched which I and I dare say many can relate to. Tomorrow Never Knows will forever stand as an aperitif for what was to follow. Yellow Submarine is derided by many but even that song had its uses as a football chant. What fun I have had over the years singing at Elland Road “We all piss in a red and black pot, a red and black pot, a red and black pot”. 5/5 27/7/25

Masterpiece. Incredible from front to back. An iconic, highly influential, appropriately loved album. When reviewing the songs I found myself repeating that I love the vocals, so I'll just mention it here instead. The Beatles have good voices, no surprise here. I didn't mention it next to most of the songs but the writing here is really good. Taxman - Great guitar, vocals, drums, general theme is fun as hell too. Eleanor Rigby - Paul's vocals (and the vocals in general) are nice. It's been a while since I listened to this song, I love the violins, the whole piece is super effective. I'm Only Sleeping - really like the idea, among other things it points out that life is often too fast, no one does take a break nor feel like they even can due to the judgement that's passed on them. Good lyrics, and reversed guitars are very fitting here. Love You To - way less familiar with this song, but I quite like it, quite unique instrumentally and out there, George doing his thing. The idea meshes well with the previous in a slightly different way, the fact that life really does just fly by. Whilst not currently a favourite of mine I can see this growing on me. Here, There And Everywhere - loving the background vocals, good guitar too. Yellow Submarine - Ringo! Fun, what else is there to say. The water/sea sounds are a nice touch, and I like John's vocals coming in after the submarine sounds - which are interesting in their own right. She Said She Said - like the guitar a lot, actually pretty catchy too. The lyrics are stuck in my head, I especially love the line "she's making me feel like I've never been born", I feel like Lennon just has these unbelievable lyrical gems on occasion. Good Day Sunshine - a more typical theme from the group, a love song, quite nice, super upbeat. Really groovy piano, and good drums to go along, the chorus has this nice punch to it. And Your Bird Can Sing - John sounds so good here, and the guitar is great too. For No One - I adore this song, the lyrical content being so clear in meaning and sounding so good. I can't think of a song that portrays the losing of someone's love in such an effective way. Doctor Robert - pretty fun song, I always enjoy the characters they make up. Nice guitar. I Want To Tell You - enjoy the opening guitar, in general the song is certainly not the most stand out thing, but solid idea and good execution. Got To Get You Into My Life - the horns are so good. Great energy on this track and in the vocals, good guitar (surprise surprise) Tomorrow Never Knows - nice drums, loving the more out there sounds and the way they handle the vocals here. The piano at the end is cool too. I think this is a fitting note to end on, being the most experimental and really representing their shift to psychedelic music. Favourites - Taxman, Eleanor Rigby, I'm Only Sleeping, "Here, There And Everywhere", She Said She Said, Good Day Sunshine, And Your Bird Can Sing, For No One, Got To Get You Into My Life, Tomorrow Never Knows The cover art is very cool too, and all of this in 1966, wow.

didn’t pay nearly as much attention to this one as i should’ve when i was a kid.. it’s just so freaking good. also in their top 3 album covers for me i think highlights: taxman; eleanor rigby; here, there and everywhere; for no one

Listened to this a bunch over the years (as with every beatles album) and of course this is one of the greatest albums ever made. I suppose this is the first album I've gotten that I've listened to a bunch and know all the songs by heart. All in all, its great. Never had a problem with Good Day Sunshine or any other song on the album. It's very well put together and Tomorrow Never Knows is still insane for its time.

Glorious

First off, I have never met someone who says "The Beatles are overrated" who has a good taste in music. This is probably the most important album in modern music. This album really did shape all future music. However, I don't even think it is close to being my favorite Bealtes' album. If I had to rank my top 5 without putting much thought into it it would be something like: 1. Abbey Road 2. Sgt. Pepper 3. White Album 4. Magical Mystery Tour 5. Revolver I think my biggest problem with this album is their are a few songs in the middle that are a little weak when compared to the rest of their work. I still like the songs, just not as much. Mid 5.

"People that don't like The Beatles are fucking idiots." - Noel Gallagher 5

Really good album, couple of hits that I'd heard of, Eleanor Rigby and Yellow Submarine, but the rest of the songs were equally enjoyable.

Their best album by far.

Stoked to get a Beatles album! I admit, I am a lifelong, hardcore Beatles fan, so this is a 5 before I even listen. (I last listened to Revolver a few months ago.) it's not my favorite Beatles album (and I definitely take issue with folks in the camp of this is their best). I would probably rank it as my sixth favorite.:) Eleanor Rigby is just phenomenally written. For No One is beautifully sad. I love the sitars. The evolution from arriving in the States in early '64, playing their gorgeous, upbeat She Loves You and I Saw Her Standing There to the completely different styles and orchestrations on Revolver--to have accomplished that in a couple of years blows my mind. Five stars. Always happy to listen front to back. <3

Honestly, if this doesn't deserve 5 stars, which album does?

A great record!

My favorite Beatles album, I just think this one has the strongest set of songs. A true classic

They really meant business with this one.

The petals of psychedelic rock opening onto the history of music. This might be one of the most obvious 5 stars on this list.

What more can you say about an album like this. Absolute classic. Kicks off with Taxman, amazing. Elanor Rigby, incredible. I'm Only Sleeping, great. There are songs I never think of, but then when I put them on, I remember how great they are. For No One, a former favourite Beatles song for myself. The little instrumental break is perfect. Doctor Robert, great, great harmonies

Overhyped of course but I’m not gonna ding them a star because of it. It’s good. I think I liked abbey road more though tbh

Banger

The best Beatles album, probably. Before they got too weird, but after they were done singing about holding hands and stuff. Revolver is all killer no filler, man. Which is incredible when you think about it, because a big reason this album is one you need to hear before you die is because of the technical innovations and breakthroughs it accomplished. But even out of context, not experiencing any of that first hand, the songs here are amazing. And with a career full of closing out albums with certified bangers, "Tomorrow Never Knows" might be the best album closer of all time. FIVE STARS

My brother gifted me this CD when I was 13 or 14 and I've always been a big fan. There are some hits, but I really love the lesser known tracks on this album. Taxman, Here, there and everwhere are great. It's a solid album I put on quite frequently.

Huge leap forward. Revolutionary songs and productions. Perhaps the best example of what each member contributed to the overall band. Each song seems to define a genre in the future.

These guys are going places

Pre-listening thoughts: whenever people meet me for the first time a lot of them say “oh your name’s Elanor like Eleanor Roosevelt” but I wish more of them said like Eleanor Rigby 😔 Post/during listening thoughts: man Beatles just don’t miss. This is an incredible album all the way through. Listened twice and enjoyed it more the second time. Great balance of every member. Stunning instrumentals and some of my favorite lyricism by them. 9.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: yes Fav tracks: Eleanor Rigby, Here There and Everywhere, And Your Bird Can Sing (literally such a good song. Underrated I feel), Got to Get You Into My Life Least fav tracks: Love You To

I’m a Beatles fanboy. So of course I loved this. One of the best! 5/5

Top 1

Great album, so psychedelic, so experimental. If it wasn’t for Yellow Submarine, this would have been a perfect album. Still, easy 5 stars.

Cet album changera la musique pour toujours ce qui mérite un 10/10. Personnellement, je préfère Abbey Road et je donnerais 9/10 à cet album (mais pas 8/10) ; très solide mais pas parfait (Love You To, pas mauvais mais elle casse le rythme). La meilleure chanson de l'album, Tomorrow Never Knows est TELLEMENT en avance sur son temps que s'en est quasiment ridicule. Sinon, Eleanor Rigby et For no One sont mes autres chansons préférées de l'album.

One of their best.

Solid gold, every track 2-3mins of storytelling, catchy melodies and enough variety to avoid being formulaic

Probably my favourite beatles album, even ringos song is good.

Great album

Listened in the truck via YouTube music. 14 songs most around 2 minutes long. It’s the Beatles, it’s great.

here there and everywhere!!!!!!!!

So many great songs and still overshadowed by the rest.

Absolute classic, some really great Beatles songs that are more mature than the earliest boy band stuff but not too heady or dissonant. Tomorrow never knows isn’t great, but I love Taxman, Eleanor right, she said, and and your bird can sing

*My* perfect album would be a little rougher or edgier, I’m sure. But “Eleanor Rigby” and “Yellow Submarine” are just about enough for five full stars, eh? And there’s more good stuff here, too—including the swoon-worthy “Got to Get You into My Life.” So, so good.

Obra maestra. No es (para mí) uno de los 3 mejores de los Beatles pero aún así es una maravilla. Generacional.

This might be a perfect album to be honest, every song is so good and it even has its fair share of experimentation and use of the sitar with George’s eastern inspired influences. It’s also super influential of course and has super ahead of its time techniques with how they used recording techniques. It’s also a contender for my favourite Beatles record but it’s hard to say. Favourites: all of them but favourite favourites: Taxman, she said she said, good day sunshine, and your bird can sing, for no one and got to get you into my life. Overall, 10/10.

Perfection.

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Trying not to let my Beatles bias show, but I love this album. I love the artwork, even Yellow Submarine can’t sway my score.

Easy 5, obvs… even taking into account that ‘Yellow Submarine’ doesn’t quite fit this album. I’ve always thought it was an odd addition to the track list. ‘Here, There and Everywhere’ was our wedding song 😍 🏝️

# Playlist Track - For No One # Notes - Full of gems from start to finish. - Is it weird that Yellow Submarine is in this album? Feels weird to me. - I totally get the praise for the depiction of Eleanor Rigby. It is a GREAT song. Having said that, "For No One" is criminally underappreciated. It's a brutal depiction of heartbreak and being so trivially mundane makes it worse. - Totally recommend!

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Revolver and Abbey Road have always been my favs into adulthood with these guys... just kinda back to back bangers and with every beatles album i just have such incredible nostalgia for these songs... i suppose I'll love them for the rest of my life...

Trying not to let my Beatles bias show, but I love this album. I love the artwork, even Yellow Submarine can’t sway my score.

Legendary album.

Якщо на Rubber Soul (1965) гурт тільки починав натякати на психоделічні експерименти, то цей альбом уже повноправно можна назвати psychedelic-pop. У цей час Леннон експериментував із ЛСД, що впливало на його творчі ідеї, а гурт загалом почав потроху розвалюватися зсередини. Саме на цьому альбомі Бітли перетворилися на виключно студійний гурт і максимально зосередилися на написанні пісень. Вони багато експериментували з різними інструментами та темами, створюючи "щільну" за звучанням, досі небачену роботу. Деякі треки, як-от Tomorrow Never Knows (що відтворювала досвід вживання) або Eleanor Rigby, яка взагалі була "мозковиносною" баладою про самотність звичайних людей, досі відчуваються як ті, що прийшли до нас з іншого часу. Це вже не був той "легенький" і наївний, оптимістичний поп про любов. Тепер це складна, цілісна робота, що повноцінно відображала в собі дух того часу. На ньому, як завжди, вигадливі аранжування Пола стали ще більш вишуканими, а "дивацтво" Джона під впливом "речовин" досягло нового рівня (Tomorrow Never Knows, наприклад, надихалася Тибетською книгою мертвих). Об'єднавшись в єдине ціле, ці дві "сили", на мою думку, і роблять Revolver найбільш інноваційним альбомом The Beatles та моїм улюбленим у їхній творчості. Але якщо говорити про "психоделічні ідеї", які він заклав, то повноцінний розвиток вони вже безумовно отримають на Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967).

Top. Einige Stücke, die ich nicht so kenne und Yellow Submarine und Eleanor Rigby

Favorite song: I'm Only Sleeping This is a very good album. I can't believe how short it is when I finished my first thought was "is that it". This might be my favorite Beatles album. It definitely needed more than one listen. Taxman is a fun first track and sets the tone for the album perfectly. It can be a little repetitive but that doesn't really take away from the song for me. Eleanor Rigby is a classic. Those strings are beautiful and add huge depth and feeling to the song. I wish the vocals were louder in the verses though. I'm only sleeping is amazing the vocals create a perfect feeling of peace and the switches between verses are masterfully done. I like the lyrics too, they're fun and match the music perfectly. I wasn't sure what to expect when I Love You Too first started playing given the very different instrumentation than I'm used to from the Beatles. They create a fun/bouncy and distinct sound to the song. It feels like something to move/dance to. I don't know what the horn-like sound in the background is but I like it. They build tension perfectly in the pauses. Here, there, and everywhere is a perfect track to calm the album back down after the previous one. The softness when he's talking about "her" is perfect and the song, lyrics included, very clearly show how much he loves "her". It brings me an odd amount of peace to listen to. Yellow Submarine is another classic one. It's a really good song and the feeling they were going for is again created effectively. I really like the use of sound effects in this one. I love the first line of she said she said. Otherwise, it's a good song and I don't have anything else to say. (Apparently McCartney walked out of the recording session for this song) I love the piano in good day sunshine. I love that the sun burns his feet. Another fantastic one. I need to wake my sister up with this. And your bird can see is probably one of the less memorable tracks of this album. It's still good but it doesn't feel like it brings anything particularly unique or that hasn't been done already in the album. For no one is definitely the end of something on the album. It's the shift, the girl he's talked about the whole album is suddenly gone. The sad trumpet is perfect to add a little something to it and avoid feeling monotonous. Doctor Robert feels like a joke song almost after most of the album with a feeling and lyrical content similar to Taxman. Almost like they went, too much feeling, we need a non feeling track after that last one. I like it but it feels like it should be somewhere else in the album or a B-side. I want to tell you feels like a logical progression to For No One. "It's not me it's my mind" is a bold thing to say. The denial and unawareness in the songs lyrics along with the undying longing is perfect. Got to get you into my life has perfect vocals and the beginning feels powerful. I love the way they build the song. I like the seagull like sound effect in Tomorrow never knows. This feels like the Beatles when they got really high. There needed to be some way to end to end the album and I guess this experimental chaos was good enough. I think the short length of each track and the album itself is really good because it avoids the problem of it getting boring or repetitive.

Within the first 4 songs, there is more variety and experimentation that many artists have across multiple albums. Insane to think what this would have been like to experience upon release.

Used to listen to this at the cafe I worked at in college - love!!!

You know what's crazy? "She Said She Said" is a damn near perfect psychedelic pop song. It would be a highlight of any other pop album. Here it's, like, the eighth best song. Crazy, like I said.

I love The Beatles and Revolver is in my top 5. This era of The Beatles is probably my favourite and it really shows their transformation from poppy rock boy band to the experimental geniuses they would become. Some of the stuff on here is insanely revolutionary for its time and it’s all so good.

39/1001. First, and I'm sure not the last, Beatles album hear. And also this happens to be one of my favourites, familiar from my childhood, as mum lived through the Beatle-craze and owned two or three Beatle records (music was expensive back then!). And since they got rid of their record player I got to keep the vinyls :) btw, my grandparents hated "this trash" at that time, but I think they later changed their minds after hearing me listen to heavy metal ;) Anyway, another album full of classic songs only, and the sonic and production experimentation and eastern influences never feel additive. Somehow I think if the hippy movement had ever happened without this album. Taxman and I want to tell you also showcase Harrison's rising talent as a songwriter, which for whatever reason even Lennon & McCartney sometimes criticized (another Harrisong?). So all in all amazing album. Ok, I could live without Yellow Submarine, but for me this is Beatles at their bestles.

One of the best albums ever.

Classic Beatles, enjoyed a lot.

Does anything else need to be said about the Beatles?

Amazing all the way through, incredibly varied, never gets boring, every song is great. It does lack the conceptual cohesion of Sgt. Pepper but I like the type of music genre tapestry they got going on here. A few of these songs can be seen as patient zero for pop music tropes that would become recurring in the decades ahead, like a pop song back with just strings, a rock & roll songs with a horn section, weird tape music excursions, you name it. Key Tracks: Taxman Eleanor Rigby Here, There and Everywhere Yellow Submarine Good Day Sunshine For No One Got to Get You Into My Life Tomorrow Never Knows

This band is much better than Incubus, despite not having a guy who just does turntable scratching.

Love

THE GOAT!!

classic joder, antes hasta las tocaba con el trombón

SO SO SO GOOD

p84. 1966. 5 stars. Flawless. Arguably their best album.

The Beatles are in a class of their own and this album deserves a place at the top of any "best albums" list. The only critique I could offer is that it is slightly less cohesive than some of their other albums - I feel like Taxman, Yellow Submarine and Doctor Robert almost sound like they could be from a different era than the rest of the album. The flip side of that though is that your get this incredibly diverse journey of sounds, melodies and themes from beginning of album to the end.

It’s wild that an album this good is only my 5th or 6th favourite Beatles album

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One of my favourite Beatles albums, further branching out of their Merseybeat sound, a massive influence on rock music.

The best Beatles album! Pretty much hit after hit on here (except doctor robert) and has that Beatles magic throughout. 10/10

Favorites: Eleanor Rigby; Here, There and Everywhere; For No One One of those records that I cannot imagine much of my life without. Every single song is memorable and a classic, even the more weaker tracks. I’ll always hold a special place in my heart for it.

This was good. Maybe my favourite beatles album after 'the best of'.

A band transitioning from great to GREAT. The music swells and is all over the place but it works.

Klaus is under John’s nose.

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One of The great albums of all time. Revolver is the point where the Beatles have truly refined the art. From the very start this album delivers. The perfect mix of of more upbeat songs like taxman and Good Day Sunshine to the sweeping beauty of Eleanor Rigby and For No One. Tomorrow Never Knows with its loops etc is so far ahead of it’s time whilst delivering a great song. Got To Get You Into My Life is a truly underrated classic. There is nothing to dislike on this album, even the Ringo track is Yellow Submarine!

I mean, it's just a classic. I could do without the sita (Ravi Shankar's attempt to educate me on the beauty of the sitar in a previous album pick has clearly failed) but I love everything else. Yes, including Yellow Submarine. From The Beatles getting political on Taxman to apparently inventing electronic dance music on Tomorrow Never Knows, it's a collection of fantastic songs. I sometimes struggle to get through a whole album pick when the album generator is feeling mean, but I listened to this at least 4 times. The sitar was not enough to knock this down a star, so a well deserved 5/5

Fantastic album with so many classic tracks. This group really pushed the boundaries and influenced so many future musicians and producers.

what are your twenties for if not experimenting with drugs and hare krishna?

Some of their best.

Revolver is the moment The Beatles stopped chasing the charts and started chasing their own artistic vision. It’s not just another pop album, it’s a psychedelic explosion, a turning point that redefined what music could be. With Revolver, The Beatles dove deep into studio experimentation, and emotional depth, and they mostly struck gold. Haunting strings of “Eleanor Rigby” to the dreamy harmonies of “Here, There and Everywhere”, and the guitar-driven swagger of “And Your Bird Can Sing”, this album is packed with highlights. But for me, the crown jewel is “For No One”, a track I’d argue is the most underrated in The Beatles’ entire catalogue. McCartney crafts a quiet heartbreak masterpiece—elegant, restrained, and devastating. “And in her eyes, you see nothing / No sign of love behind the tears” might be the coldest line he’s ever written. And that French horn solo? Pure melancholy. It’s a song that says more in two minutes than most breakup albums do in 40. Revolver is also where the band’s sonic curiosity truly took off. Zany instruments, backwards guitars, tape loops, Indian ragas—everything is on the table. Sometimes it gets weird, and sure, a couple of tracks might feel slightly out of touch, but that’s part of the charm. It's a band pushing themselves, and us, into strange and beautiful places. Out of their many classics, Revolver feels the most complete. Not because it’s flawless, but because it’s fearless.

Revolver by The Beatles is about as good as an album can get. So much depth, even within an album where all but 1 song don't even reach the 3 minute mark. It's truly incredible what these 4 guys were able to do. This record is so awesome. It has so many absolute bangers, with songs such as Taxman, which is just so fun; to Eleanor Rigby, a sadder song; to FREAKING YELLOW SUBMARINE? Yellow Submarine is the first Beatles' song I remember ever hearing, and it's still a banger in the decade+ I heard it for the first time. So many happy songs on this beautiful album, such as Love You To and Good Day Sunshine. This album is truly so good, that's all I can really say. It's not even my favourite album from The Beatles alone, if that's any indication as to how much I and so many other people love The Beatles. Obviously, I have bias, but you're not gonna find a better 35 minute album anywhere else. Revolver, by The Beatles, 10/10. Masterpiece.

Forget 1001 Albums, this is in the Top 3 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It is probably THE top album. First: We wouldn’t have a list of “albums” apart from the Beatles. One of the myriad of ways they shaped music was to produce albums versus singles, and to make them monumental. Second: The Beatles were light years ahead of their contemporaries musically, conceptually, philosophically, experimentally, and technically. Third: Perhaps burying the lead here, this album just sounds GREAT through and through. And it still sounds great and has tremendous impact almost 60 years later. There are likely those who want to be contrarian and dismiss the Beatles. They do so to their own diminishment. By the way: Three songs by George on this album (versus the typical one or two). All fantastic. Taxman, Love You To, and I Want to Tell You. 5/5 doesn’t tell the whole story…

It is hard to talk about how good the Beatles are and feel like any kind of justice has been done. I personally have argued that this is their best, but I am never sure. All I can say is that this album is a 5/5 with unflinching confidence. Right alongside almost every single Beatle album ever produced (Magical Mystery Tour and Let it Be slightly faltering only because they weren't official albums but pieces of different projects). Great Great Great album! I had been on a Beatles run through lately so I have had a recent listen. Still shaken by Tomorrow Never Knows, Eleanor Rigby, For No One, She Said, She Said... and every song on the album. If you're inclined, go ahead and add Paperback Writer and Rain to the album. You won't be sad about it.

Sensational. This album changes music forever. I

Clearly the best Beatles album, if you ask me. Full of creativity, boldness, and musical playfulness. Each song has its own character, yet it all fits together as one cohesive piece. From the mournful strings of Eleanor Rigby to the psychedelic explosion of Tomorrow Never Knows – this is The Beatles at their most inventive and fascinating. An album you can listen to again and again and still discover new layers. A masterpiece.

Another five star album, absolutely beautiful. A lot of experimentation coming out from a band like this, it was really nice to get to go back and listen to it again. I didn’t care for it for the longest time, but really is beautiful, the transitions, the guitar work on some of the heavier songs, the theme in the Indian influence. I even appreciate the transition from some existential songs to yellow submarine, back to existentialism. Now again, it’s up there with one of my all-time favorites, it wasn’t super high with me before.

One of the best albums of all time. Innovative, diverse and enjoyable. Only criticism is that it's not longer.

Well, it's "Revolver".

A near perfect album

This is as good as it gets, in particular for that period of time

The Beatles are a very good band, and they're iconic, and a lot of their songs are completely timeless. However, I initially had this scored lower and it was only repeat listens that helped me to appreciate the approach and execution a lot more. You still have the kind of classic Beatles sound with jangly guitars and nice harmonies. They really know how to beautifully craft a song, and the song writing in general is seriously on-point. I like how bold it is, with lots of approaches and instruments, and its left-field decisions. A song like Eleanor Rigby is brilliant, and it has an entirely string backing. It's maybe a bit less successful with something like Yellow Submarine, but hey, you still have to admire the ambition and personality of it. I don’t know why I was holding off from giving this a 5 before. It’s excellent and pretty much the whole album holds up to serious scrutiny. Very well made, and a very good listen. And yes, it is timeless and iconic.

Easily one of the best albums of all time.

I mean, come on. So good.

The Beatles are one of those bands where if you ask me what my favorite album from their discography is, it just depends on the day. Having said that, I’m a huge fan of their “middle era” which includes this gem. Beyond that, there’s not much to say; millions of reviews have been written about Revolver.

The Beatles first freak-out album, among their best.

I have been averse to listening to the Beatles. Boy was I stupid. Incredibly fun.

One of my favorites

Overall: 10/10 There were shades of brilliance in every single Beatles album before this one, including Rubber Soul which I consider to be my favourite album they made. This one though....this is the one that changed everything. Quite possibly one of the most important albums of all time, it tows the line between pop and rock. The creativity on display here is almost unmatched, and every song is a trip. You never know what to expect (unless you've heard it a million times like I have) and every member of the band brings their A-game. I don't particularly enjoy Yellow Submarine but not enough for it to ruin the album in any way. Such a great record and one that has stood the test of time and many would argue is their best work. I'd probably put it at 4 or 5 in my Beatles ranking, but that just shows how much I love this incredible band. Fav Song: Eleanor Rigby Least Fav Song: Yellow Submarine

some seriously good tunes and love the audio being pan l/r favs probably i’m only sleeping, for no one, and of course the classics from this

Duh

## In-Depth Review of *Revolver* by The Beatles *Revolver*, released in 1966, is widely regarded as a landmark in the Beatles’ discography and in the evolution of popular music. This review will examine the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, and will present a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## Lyrics **Narrative Depth and Diversity** *Revolver* marked a significant evolution in the Beatles’ lyricism, moving beyond simple love songs to embrace introspection, social commentary, and surrealism. Paul McCartney’s contributions, such as “Eleanor Rigby” and “For No One,” explore themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and existential despair. “Eleanor Rigby” stands out for its stark portrayal of social isolation, with lines like “All the lonely people, where do they all come from?”[5]. McCartney’s “Here, There and Everywhere” is a tender, straightforward love song, notable for its sincerity and emotional clarity[5]. John Lennon’s lyrics veer into the psychedelic and philosophical. “Tomorrow Never Knows,” inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead, invites listeners to “turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream,” signaling a radical departure from conventional pop lyricism[5]. “She Said She Said” and “I’m Only Sleeping” are introspective, exploring altered states of consciousness and the boundaries between reality and dreams[5]. George Harrison’s songwriting also matures on *Revolver*. “Taxman” is a biting critique of the British tax system, while “Love You To” introduces Indian philosophical concepts and imagery, reflecting Harrison’s growing interest in Eastern spirituality[5][6]. **Balance of the Ordinary and the Surreal** The album juxtaposes everyday experiences with the surreal. “Yellow Submarine,” sung by Ringo Starr, is whimsical and childlike, yet its communal spirit and singalong quality mask subtle undertones of escapism and utopian longing[5]. In contrast, “Doctor Robert” and “And Your Bird Can Sing” are more opaque, with lyrics that invite varied interpretations but sometimes lack the depth of the album’s stronger tracks[2]. --- ## Music **Genre-Blending and Experimentation** Musically, *Revolver* is a melting pot of styles, incorporating rock, pop, classical, Indian, and avant-garde influences. The album opens with “Taxman,” a sharp, riff-driven rocker, and quickly shifts gears with the baroque string octet of “Eleanor Rigby,” which features no traditional rock instruments at all[5][6]. “I’m Only Sleeping” employs backwards guitar effects to create a dreamlike atmosphere, while “Love You To” is built around sitar and tabla, representing one of the earliest and most authentic incorporations of Indian classical music into Western pop[5][6]. “Here, There and Everywhere” showcases lush vocal harmonies influenced by the Beach Boys, and “Got to Get You Into My Life” is driven by brassy Motown-inspired horns[5]. “Tomorrow Never Knows” is the album’s most radical musical statement, built on a single chord, tape loops, and innovative studio effects that prefigure electronic and psychedelic music[4][5]. **Melodic Strength and Arrangement** Despite its experimental edge, *Revolver* retains the Beatles’ gift for melody. Even the more avant-garde tracks are anchored by memorable hooks and inventive arrangements. The album’s sequencing ensures a dynamic flow, balancing upbeat tracks with more contemplative moments[4]. --- ## Production **Studio Innovation** *Revolver* is often cited as a turning point in studio production. Working with producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick, the Beatles exploited the limits of four-track recording technology, using techniques such as tape loops, automatic double tracking (ADT), reverse recording, and close-miking of instruments[6][4]. The mono mix, which the band prioritized, is particularly lauded for its punch and clarity, while the original stereo mix has been criticized for its sometimes awkward separation of instruments-a result of technological constraints and the band’s lack of interest in stereo at the time[2]. The 2022 stereo remix has been praised for finally doing justice to the album’s sonic ambitions, allowing listeners to appreciate the intricate layering and detail of the recordings[2]. Songs like “Rain” (the B-side to “Paperback Writer,” recorded during the *Revolver* sessions) benefit enormously from these modern remixes, revealing new depths in the arrangements[2]. **Creative Use of Effects** The album’s production is characterized by adventurous use of effects. “Tomorrow Never Knows” features Lennon’s vocals fed through a rotating Leslie speaker, creating a swirling, otherworldly sound[4][6]. Tape loops and varispeed effects are used to manipulate instrumental and vocal tracks, giving songs like “I’m Only Sleeping” and “She Said She Said” their distinctive psychedelic textures[4][5]. --- ## Themes **Psychedelia, Social Critique, and Introspection** *Revolver* is thematically diverse, reflecting the Beatles’ expanding horizons. The album’s psychedelic elements are most evident in Lennon’s songs, which explore altered states of consciousness, spiritual awakening, and the dissolution of ego (“Tomorrow Never Knows,” “She Said She Said”)[5]. Harrison’s “Love You To” and “Taxman” introduce themes of Eastern philosophy and social criticism, respectively[5][6]. McCartney’s contributions often focus on relationships and emotional vulnerability, but with a darker, more mature perspective than earlier Beatles albums. “Eleanor Rigby” and “For No One” are poignant studies of loneliness and the passage of time[5]. Even lighter tracks like “Yellow Submarine” and “Good Day Sunshine” are tinged with a sense of nostalgia and longing for innocence[5]. **Contrast and Cohesion** The album’s thematic range is both a strength and a weakness. While it showcases the individual personalities and interests of each Beatle, it sometimes lacks the conceptual unity of later albums like *Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band*[6][4]. Nonetheless, the diversity of themes contributes to the album’s enduring appeal and sense of creative restlessness. --- ## Influence **Revolutionizing Pop and Rock** *Revolver* is frequently cited as one of the most influential albums in the history of popular music. Its innovations in songwriting, production, and genre-blending set new standards for what a pop album could achieve[6][1]. The album’s embrace of studio experimentation paved the way for the psychedelic movement and inspired countless artists to push the boundaries of recorded music[6][4]. Songs like “Tomorrow Never Knows” anticipated the rise of electronic music and sampling, while “Eleanor Rigby” demonstrated that pop could tackle serious, adult themes with sophistication and artistry[6][5]. The album’s impact can be traced through the work of artists as diverse as Pink Floyd, Radiohead, and Oasis. **Critical and Cultural Legacy** Upon its release, *Revolver* was hailed as a masterpiece by critics, with *Melody Maker* declaring it a work that would “change the direction of pop music”[6]. Over time, it has been recognized as a pivotal moment in the Beatles’ career-the point at which they fully embraced the possibilities of the studio and moved beyond the constraints of live performance[6][4]. --- ## Pros and Cons | Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Groundbreaking production and studio innovation[6][4] | Some tracks feel like filler compared to the album’s highlights[2][4] | | Diverse and sophisticated songwriting[5][6] | The original stereo mix is sonically flawed due to technological limitations[2] | | Successful blending of multiple genres and styles[5][4] | Thematic and stylistic diversity can make the album feel less cohesive than later works[4][6] | | Lyrical depth and maturity, addressing complex themes[5][6] | Certain songs (“Doctor Robert,” “I Want To Tell You”) are considered weaker entries[2][4] | | Major influence on subsequent generations of musicians[6][1] | Some fans miss the more unified sound of earlier or later Beatles albums[4] | --- ## Conclusion *Revolver* stands as a watershed moment in the Beatles’ career and in the history of popular music. Its lyrical depth, musical innovation, and production wizardry mark the point at which the Beatles transcended their roots and became true pioneers. While not every track achieves the same level of brilliance, and the album’s diversity can sometimes undermine its cohesion, the overall achievement is extraordinary. *Revolver* not only redefined what a pop album could be but also laid the groundwork for the musical revolutions that followed. Its influence continues to reverberate through the decades, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in the evolution of modern music.

genius work from my favorite band, 9/10

I believe in George Martin supremacy

Yep pretty darn good actually. Fave Tracks: Eleanor Rigby, I'm Only Sleeping, Here There and Everywhere, And Your Bird Can Sing, Tomorrow Never Knows 4.8/5

Was not excited to revisit this as the first choice but thoroughly enjoyed my morning with it.

Eu não gosto de armas. Mas eu mataria um por esse álbum

Gets so much love and for good reason. Must have been absolutely groundbreaking when it was released. Sonically beautiful and the songwriting is top tier. Rumour has it thta Dylan introduced the lads to cannabis and then they recorded this. Whatever happened, one of the greatest albums.

Sure, it’s only my second favorite Beatles album, but it’s also my second favorite album of all-time. Not a wasted note. Perfection to the highest degree. 5+/5

Niet mijn favoriete beatles album, maar toch nog steeds geweldig

Ein Album das nicht bei mir im Regal steht und dessen Songs ich trotzdem alle kenne. Ab Rubber Soul volle Punktzahl.

Very Upbeat I love "Eleanor Rigby," great words, great instrumental. Absolute dope song, "Yellow submarine." That alone brings 4/5 of the stars. Though doesn't fit the album, so brings 2/5. "Good Day Sunshine," pretty good. "For No One," really liked it, quite unique, fits the album. Overall, great themed album with wonderful vocals and a fun listen.

Peak Beatles. Varied, trippy, catchy and full of hits.

Listened to it already

Highlight Song/s. Taxman Love You To Here, There And Everywhere And Your Bird Can Sing For No One

Amazing record, one of the greatest albums of all time. 9/10 because of Yellow Submarine

90% Best: Taxman; Eleanor Rigby; Doctor Robert; Got To Get You Into My Life; Tomorrow Never Knows Must-Hear? Yes

All time classic - real earworm

For me, this is THE Beatles album. Great songs (with one obvious exception!), and just the right amount of experimentation to make this sound fun, fresh and exciting without veering into self-indulgence. It sounds very much of its time and yet also sounds timeless. The backwards guitar and added trickery actually serve to pull this together as an album, rather than being a group of songs put together - which a few of their later 'albums' suffer from. And then there's Tomorrow Never Knows, which still sounds like nothing else, and seemingly bears little connection to the four that performed 'Twist And Shout'. This still feels like a quantum leap in music, and later albums, as inventive as they were in places, never moved so far from what the band was doing before.

It doesn't have the flow of Rubber Soul, but it signals growth in their songwriting and studio experimentation.

102/1089 - Ah, the last one before MI5 installed the new Paul McCartney. One of the more consistent of the experimental Beatles albums. The first and last songs are really great. Cool sonic textures throughout with reversed guitar solo, string octet, sitar, tabla, french horn, canons, vocals through a leslie speaker, etc.

Without question, Revolver is a major turning point for the Beatles, but that doesn’t quite tell the whole story. Revolver is truly one of pop music’s key moments of evolution and the format becoming something drastically new and different (while still being great) right before our ears and eyes. Not only was the band eager to expand their artistic and sonic pallet for this release, all 3 of the Beatles main songwriters were leveling up so notably it makes this album such a showcase of both worlds, the writing and the production. From the distorted to the dreamy, from psychedelic obtuseness to the sunshiny-pop bangers, Revolver boasts the world’s greatest band in the middle of their true ascension. Any day of the week, any time of the day.. Revolver is a 5 star album. 10/10

Every time I listen to this album it creeps closer to being my favorite Beatles album. Everything about it works for me.

This band is way better than Incubus which is extra impressive because this album came out 33 before Make Yourself and the Beatles didn't even have a turntable guy.

I really like it. Fabulous!

Totally enjoyed

One of the best albums of all time. Favourite Songs: Taxman, Eleanor Rigby, For No One, Tomorrow Never Knows. Least Favourite Songs: Yellow Submarine.

Easiest 5 star ever. One of the greatest albums of all time.

Ooft

A ground-breaking album that sees the Beatles stretching the boundaries of pop/rock with psychedelia, power pop, music hall, raga rock, garage rock, sunshine pop, baroque pop and more. A one of a kind album especially for 1966

My favourite Beatles album. Although, replace Yellow Submarine with Paperback Writer and Rain and you’ve easily got the greatest album of all time.

1005 stars.

the weed album. exponential songwriting growth not just for lennon/mccartney but for harrison too. almost loses a star because there isn't enough of lennon's sardonic wit on gooday sunshine, which is so saccharine it gave me multiple cavities. but Here, There, and Everywhere, Got to Get You Into My Life, and For No One really show how McCartney's powers were approaching full Super Saiyan status.

Has been a long me since I’ve heard this and forgot how interesting / experimental some of the songs are and that was cool

An absolute classic album for me. Taxman is a weird opening, but many of the songs on this record defined the psych-pop music that I love most.

9/10. For No One is such an accurate representation of my dating life.

This has been my favorite Beatles record for a long time. This time through did not change that.

Revolver and Rubber Soul were always my two favorite Beatles albums. So many great songs. Favorite tracks: He Said She Said and Here, There and Everywhere

And Your Bird Can Sing is in my top 5 or so songs ever, so that's that. Listening today it occurred to me that if you heard these songs for the first time knowing nothing about anything you might not believe that the John songs and the Paul songs (never mind George and Ringo) were by the same band. If I knew my Beatles chronology better I might suggest that this album planted the seed of their eventual divergence. (I tend to think Paul's a sap but his beautiful songs are very beautiful, and For No One is one.)

Well. Many people much smarter than me will write about this much more smartly and eloquently than I ever will. For me: Rubber Soul opened the door to Future Beatle, and Revolver walked through. The hair on the cover is getting wild, but their real eyes show you it's still them. See all their past selves lurking inside? Tomorrow Never Knows should easily rank with the Day In the Life and Strawberry Fields epics. The studio emerges fully as the 5th Beatle (sorry, screaming legions): they can finally hear themselves.

Minds expanded, creativity in full bloom, veterans in the studio, this and Rubber Soul mark a shift in the Beatles as songwriters and producers. What more need be said? I'd rate this a 4.5 if given the choice, there are just a couple of songs that personally don't land in my upper echelon of Beatles tunes, but any gripe with a particular song or two is swallowed whole by the many high points. This is an album you can listen to a dozen times in a row and A) not get tired of and B) hear new things every time you listen. Magic. OK... a few quick points. "Yellow Submarine" is just great. "Love You To" may be my favorite of Harrison's sitar-based tunes. McCartney's range of tracks — Eleanor Rigby, Good Day Sunshine, Got To Get You Into My Life — is extraordinary. And Lennon's contributions of She Said She Said and Tomorrow Never Knows are among his best work.

There are great albums, and then there's Revolver. It's ambitious, inventive, and avant-garde, but it's also charming, inviting, and fun. And the fact that it might not even be their greatest album is such a testament to how fucking great The Goddamn Fucking Beatles were that its no wonder they are so revered to this day. And I think we might not even revere them enough. This was my favorite Beatles album from the very first moment I heard it. It had the adventurousness of their later period while still retaining the joyful pop of their early period. It was perfect. Then the CD came out and I got to hear the original British version, which included three extra songs ("I'm Only Sleeping", "And Your Bird Can Sing" and "Doctor Robert")... and my head exploded. This perfect album got even more perfecter. I'll never forget hearing Tomorrow Never Knows for the first time. I must have been about 12. It was Christmastime, and my parents took me to Penn's Landing. Earlier that day, I'd bought Revolver on cassette, and I listened to it in the car for the trip. We were headed back home when TNK came on. The music (that drum beat! those seagull sounds! that tambura! those lyrics!), combined with the Penn's Landing Christmas lights, just absolutely melted my brain. I've never recovered. I didn't know music could do that. The range of musical styles on Revolver is outrageous. And the fact that these disparate songs all sound so good next to each other simply defies logic. How do you go from Taxman to Eleanor Rigby to I'm Only Sleeping to Love You Too to Here There and Everywhere to Yellow Submarine? It shouldn't work. And yet they all flow so perfectly from one to the next, it was like they were destined to be that way. And yet, with all the stylistic ground being covered, all the ground-breaking innovations, all the harmonies, melodies, sounds, noises, and rapturous vibes on this 14-song beast of an album that changed popular music forever, the fucking thing clocks in at just 35 minutes. If I were to reduce this entire list to just one single album, I'd pick Revolver. It does everything; it does it perfectly; and it leaves you craving more. And it might not even be their best album.

Revolver wow'd me from the first spin and it will never stop impressing me. Pure perfection.

Among my many memories associated with The Beatles, one that always brings a smile to my mug is the time I saw them live. Yes... i did indeed see the Beatles live at a wedding reception about a decade ago. And let me tell you they were magnificent playing songs from their entire career. I danced and drank and danced and drank... and drank some more. I woke up on Brighton's stoney beach around 4am having missed my train home with no money in my account to afford another. I called a friend (who was fortunately up eating before sunrise... i love the muslims) and she transferred some money. I got home in London about 8am with a colossal headache, stones in my stones, BUT... i saw The Beatles live. Well... I'm pretty sure it was them.

It's Revolver. You could argue it's the best album by the best band ever. Interesting, quirky, a bit stupid, just really good. Great wedding band too.

Great Haven’t disliked any of their albums so far

Masterpiece. Solid 10.

Meu primeiro disco do Beatles dessa lista e, apropriadamente, também o primeiro disco deles que ouvi inteiramente na minha vida. Minha história com Beatles é longa, mas vou resumir: Por volta dos meus 8 anos de idade tive meu primeiro contato com a banda, através do filme Yellow Submarine, que assisti com meu irmão mais velho. Uma história que guardo com muito carinho e que escrevi detalhadamente na minha review do filme no Letterboxd. Para o interesse dessa review aqui, é importante notar que uma das primeiras cenas do filme inclui a faixa “Eleanor Rigby”, do Revolver, (e que cena maravilhosa ein, pqp, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuS5NuXRb5Y) e foi nessa faixa que eu fiquei instantaneamente mesmerizado e viciado. Passei a infância toda absolutamente vidrado nessa canção, e em algumas outras dos Beatles. Ao atingir a adolescência eu comecei o hábito de ouvir álbuns inteiros, e obviamente, fui ouvir o álbum que deu origem ao meu crack juvenil, Revolver. Hoje, 15 anos depois, já me aprofundei tremendamente em toda a discografia da banda e todo tipo de informação que pude encontrar deles. Já rankeei toda sua discografia e a discografia solo dos quatro membros e, além disso, rankeei individualmente cada música deles (209 canções, aqui vai o link para a playlist que montei contendo todas as músicas em ordem decrescente da favorita pra menos favorita https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RsvOxaH0v2Yh9o7GGG9Gi?si=eyZgwJoKTe6vs9a-PJet5A) E depois desse longo prefácio, o que tenho a dizer a respeito desse disco? Prefiro o Rubber Soul! Brincadeiras à parte, tenho esse álbum como meu quinto favorito da banda. Não o vejo como absolutamente perfeito e impecável como alguns outros trabalhos da banda (Rubber Soul e Abbey Road). O lado 1 é maravilhoso, mas o lado 2 deixa um pouco a desejar pra mim. Particularmente, não ligo muito pra canção “Good Day Sunshine” ou “Got To Get You Into My Life”. Não escondo o fato que sou fanboy do John, mas até ele chegou a pecar um pouco nesse disco com “Doctor Robert". Essas três músicas são ótimas, mas pra mim, que vejo cada disco principal da banda como um manto sagrado, “ótimo” não é o suficiente. O que mais faz falta nesse disco são as duas faixas que eles lançaram no mesmo período como singles, “Rain” e "Paperback Writer". Ok, todo mundo pensa a mesma coisa, mas não deixa de ser verdade! “Rain”, particularmente, é uma das melhores canções da banda e muita gente nem a conhece porque ela nunca esteve em um LP. Sim, era uma política da banda na época de não incluir faixas dos compactos nos álbuns para não fazer o ouvinte comprar a mesma música duas vezes. Gesto bondoso, mas em retrospectiva, esse gesto acaba nos roubando de “Rain” em Revolver e “Strawberry Fields Forever” em Sgt. Pepper’s, duas músicas que elevariam drasticamente o patamar de seus respectivos discos. Mas, na realidade, tudo isso sou eu tentando achar pelo em ovo. Beatles tem discos perfeitos, esse infelizmente não é um deles. Mas eu ainda tenho um carinho infinito por esse álbum e por tudo que ele significou e significa pra mim. Ouvi minha cópia do álbum em LP pra escrever essa review, e enquanto o ouvia, nenhuma dessas imperfeições pareciam importar. Revolver é simplesmente Revolver. Mesmo que você não goste particularmente do estilo musical deste álbum ou da banda como um todo, você precisa ler sobre o impacto que ele teve na cultura pop e no mundo de forma geral. Uma das minhas coisas favoritas de Revolver é o crescimento imenso que o George Harrison exibe. Aqui temos não apenas uma, mas sim TRÊS faixas dele, e todas elas são destaques positivos no álbum. A abertura “Taxman”, possivelmente o melhor álbum opener de toda a discografia da banda (junto de “Come Together”). Seu primeiro flerte com música indiana com “Love You To”. Eu particularmente não gosto das músicas indianas do George, mas essa, no contexto do álbum, eu aprecio muito. E minha favorita de suas três faixas, “I Want To Tell You” com suas letras sardônicas e guitarras noiosas. As adições do Paul a esse álbum são extremamente… McCartney… Não tem palavra melhor para descrevê-las! “Here, There and Everywhere” é a balada mais linda que ele já escreveu, se você conhece um hater da banda, apenas toque essa música pra ele e diga que o AMA! Já li vários beatlemaníacos negando o valor de “For No One” no disco, mas eu amo seu posicionamento em seu Lado 2. E sinceramente, eu não preciso dizer nada sobre “Eleanor Rigby”… A música diz tudo por si só. Uma composição dessas em um álbum de música pop em pleno 1966. Paul McCartney tinha 24 anos de idade quando compôs essa canção. “Os Beatles não foram uma banda, eles foram um milagre” -David Gilmour. E meu favorito… John Lennon. Suas adições elevam esse disco pra estratosfera. O storytelling de “She Said She Said”, as harmonias e riffs joviais de “And Your Bird Can Sing”, a atmosfera de “I’m Only Sleeping”… TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS!!!! Jesus Cristo, é díficil achar as palavras pra descrever o que John Lennon fez em Revolver. Se você tá lendo isso, bota pra tocar “Tomorrow Never Knows” aí rapidão e tenta se imaginar em 1966 ouvindo essa canção, com seus tape loops, com suas tracks reversas, com suas letras místicas… Sério… Se você aprecia música, naturalmente reconhecerá e respeitará o legado e a influência desse disco e desses quatro meninos de Liverpool. Talvez você não ame a banda e suas músicas, mas você realmente precisa ouvir esse disco antes de morrer, não só ele mas sim toda a discografia da banda. O mundo em que vivemos é um mundo pós-Beatles. Imaginar um mundo sem Beatles é como imaginar um mundo sem eletricidade. Não tem como! 5/5

This album is sandwiched between Rubber Soul and Sgt. Pepper's, and boy does it sound it! Revolver feels like the missing link that connects the Beatles' early, silly music ("Good Day Sunshine", "Doctor Robert") with their artsy, matured sound ("Taxman", "Tomorrow Never Knows"). "For No One" is a song that couldn't have been created before Revolver for its serene and feeling lyrics (and I love the French horn). The Beatles incorporated more psychedelic aspects, too. I'm not going to skip a chance to express how gripping George Harrison's songs are. "Love You To" showcases the burgeoning Indian influence, "I Want To Tell You" is stop-in-your-tracks beautiful, and then he creates the scathing "Taxman," which is still relevant today. These three songs are great examples of Harrison's depth, growing musical talents, and songwriting.

So this is the album with classics like Yellow Submarine. It's really good and not too long.

Immaculate. There was a stretch in my junior year at FSU where I listened to this album on repeat for weeks.

This is a lovely album, it makes me happy. All the songs are good!

The coolest Beatles album. It’s the one I want to say is my favorite but they did so many great things. Definitely the most psychedelic Beatles release. Eleanor Rigby is a top three Beatles track for me.

Very good

I mean, this is Revolver. Five immediately. Having been born long after this album made a splash and revolutionized culture and the possibilities of rock and pop music, I can say from a song by song basis, and feeling how the tracklist flows or doesn’t flow together, I prefer their later work. Abbey Road is the best Beatles album, then White Album, then Peppers. Stop saying Revolver is the best. This album is the launch-pad to the greater state. It is not in itself the greatest state. When I listen to Revolver, it makes me want to listen to the later albums (sans Let it Be). Listening to the later albums doesn’t make me want to listen to Revolver. Discuss. Still, Revolver is better than 99.9% of all other albums the world has produced. Just take Taxman, for instance. Taxman is supremely badass, and not just because of its witty lyrics about taxing your feet. This is literally The Beatles doing battle against a supertax that would’ve wrung them dry. They didn’t sit back and accept it, especially as the tax in question would be allocated for military use. George, as you can guess from his later ‘Within You, Without You,’ was not so keen on the idea of going bankrupt to fund instruments of death. So he wrote a song about it, risking the group’s massive popularity across party lines, and in the end, won. Sorry Mr. Heath, but you’ll forever be known as an absolute douche. You don’t go up against the Fab Four.

IMO, this is the first truly great Beatles album. I like the pop stuff.....Rubber Soul is really good, but this transcends exponentially. Experimental Beatles are the best Beatles. They pretty much cook from here to the end. Multi-tracking is mastered at this point, the basic pop stuff has dropped off, the drugs are flowing, and experimental mindset is in top gear. I sometimes wonder it what it must be like to be in a fully immersed mindset and scenario that allows you to just fuck around and find out. No one tells you no, everyone says how can I help, and you are....just kind of free to make it how you want to make it. You release a bomb at this point and you are still good. It is not like they were constrained before, but this sounds like freedom to me.

Hi ha tants angles com tòpics quan toca parlar dels Beatles. Primer, meditava sobre els verbs del desig en anglès. Tenim desire, need, want, like, long, crave... i yearn. Yearn és intraduïble. Mira endavant i enrere alhora. És un ansia, un sospir impossible nascut de la boca del estómac, i, també, un enyor. I Revolver és conjuga, sencer, des del yearn: Eleanor Rigby, Love You Too, Here There and Everywhere, Got To Get You Into My Life, i la genial For No One. Un al.lè es torna verb, angoixa i desig. Yearn. Una turbulencia que edifiquen musicalment, i que amaneixen amb tracks divertits. Perquè són els Beatles. Encara ho són. Aquest és el segon angle amb el que parlar de Revolver. El que ens obsessiona a tots des que vam veure Get Back: què i com són els Beatles? Que Peter Jackson ens mostrés què hi havia rere la cortina dels Apple Studios no va decebre'ns, no va aixafar la guitarra amb un Mag d'Oz de pa sucat amb oli, sinó que va atrapar un llampec de la gran colaboració creativa del centre, justament quan les potències que la conformaven eren ja tan fortes que esfilagarçaven el conjunt. Si ho mirem així, Revolver és interessantíssim: l'harmonia, encara regent, comença a dissoldre's, els individus es consoliden més enllà de veus o instruments: comencen a ser creadors. A ser propietaris de cançons i dels seus sons. Encara no hi ha McCartneys dictatorials ni Lennons iconoclastes, però ja neixen, perquè ja els distingeixes. I competeixen. I és apassionant, perquè és un senyal de maduresa. Justament el tòpic més gruixut al voltant de Revolver. "És l'àlbum que marca el pas a la edat adulta de la banda" diu la dita popular que m'acabo d'inventar. Segurament el que hauríem de dir és que Revolver enceta l'edat madura del rock perquè es treuen de la màniga els primers indicis del que serà un so identitari -no del grup o del single- de l'àlbum. I el conceptualitzen com un viatge coherent. Aniràs caient pel talp del conill, des de I'm Only Sleeping fins a She Said She Said. Ja fan alguna cosa més que cançons. I després, per fer servir el perfecte profètic, ha de venir el Concepte. La mitologia se'ns menja i les revisions també. Què paga més la pena d'escoltar per tastar Revolver. La versió Mono? La Stereo? El Remaster del 2009? El recent Remix del 2022? Les tres primeres, amb diferents matisos i intensitats, son un tro. El darrer Mix s'afarta de pistes i no compacta bé les mil i una coses que estan sonant en cada cançó, i l'experiència unitària que et sometia a un encanteri es converteix en una dissecció de cada tema. Sí, desenterra tresors com Lennon inventant-se Yellow Submarine com una aventura de folk dylanià, sobre misèria proletària, fantasies escapistes i una penombra mortuària. Yellow Submarine! Però si parlem de música i no d'arqueologia, el mix 2022 fa que les cançons deixin de ser peces d'un àlbum a ser relíquies encaparrades.Els envitralla. Una natura morta. Excepte per Tomorrow Never Knows. TMK mereixeria una categoria propia. Una dimensió pròpia, si ens hi posem. Si abans parlàvem de com neixen els egos artístics d'enmig d'una harmonia de quatre cabelleres amb forma de tassa, TMK agafa aquesta analogia i l'anorrea. TMK dissol qualsevol ego, i s'esmuny de qualsevol metàfora matussera que busqui enllaunar-la. L'últim mix et trepana el cap.

One of the greatest albums of all time.

Sou suspeito pq esse já foi até papel de parede do meu computador, mas é logo aí na dobradinha Rubber Soul/Revolver que eles começam a ficar MUITO interessantes

Easiest 5 I have given.

I think this is an easy 5. Its not just because its the beatles. Its not just because its an album that marks their step into experimentation and opened the worlds eyes to the breadth of music and made it cool. But the songs are just very, very good. Is there a better closing track ever written? I was close to deducting a star for yellow submarine when paperback writer was a non album single, but even shakespeare had comic relief in his work.

Probably my favorite Beatles album. It’s not perfect. That’s what Abbey Road is for. It’s a lot of fun, though.

I have so much love for this album. My older brother showed me this album when I was 10. I was on a RV trip with my family and we downloaded it to my iPod. I think it was the only thing I listened to for a month haha. So I know it in and out. Haven't listened in a looong time tho. So yea, I am very biased. However, I would still argue that this is one of the greatest albums ever. Everything is just so good and tastefull, and the songwriting is just incredible. The combination of Paul's confident songwriting and John's wanting to experiment with psychedlics sounds is such a good blend. It feels like the band were in a great state of mind here. I listened in headphones, and I don't remember the stereo mix being so... stereo. So that surprised me. It definitely feels more natural to listen to it on speakers. Stuff I like about it: - The singing - The silliness and seriousness - Lyrics - Production - Sitar - Lyrics - Backing vocals

Moving up to a 5 due to the respect I have for The Beatles, but the 3 longest songs on this album are not good. I'm Only Sleeping might be the worst Beatles song ever and Love You To is not much better.

I love the Beatles and I love this album! It’s not my favorite album by them but it’s still a great one.

This album really is one of the best things ever created. Books have been written about how many walls came down… east meets west, sunny pop meets deep inward reflection… on and on. And the fact that the most popular musicians in the world to streeeeeeach boundaries is so daring and inspiring. How lucky they had George Martin! 25 stars!!

More whimsical and fantastic than earlier Beatles albums. A lot of the songs feel like interesting, impressionist character sketches, but Revolver as a whole doesn't feel contrived or strained like a concept album might. This is a good combination of artsy and accessible, and all four of the Beatles really get a chance to shine. My only caveat might be to point out that the Taxman seems like an alright dude, and that I support a progressive income tax on the rich.

Possibly the easiest 5 I've given so far. Has several of my favorite Beatles songs (especially She Said, She Said; And Your Bird Can Sing; and Got To Get You Into My Life). What can I say? It's very good and I love it!

Great

Favorite Beatles album. Back-to-back fantastic exploration of music and genres.

Jeeeej najdraži!!! 🫶🏻 Album znam napamet, mogla bih ga slušati do kraja života na repeat 😁 Da mogu dati 20, dala bih, ovako će biti 5/5, 10/10 🤍

This album scores highly purely on innovation and influence but when you add the quality of songs that feature on this album, it gets full marks. Lyrically it’s probably their best work - “wearing a face that she keeps in a jar by the door.” The Beatles at their songwriting and creative peak, I love this album. 5⭐️

Absolute banger with some total classics. You forget how talented the fab 4 were

easy five 🌟 my second favorite beatles album :)

The Beatles start doing Acid, and become a truly great band. I'm not a huge Beatles fan, and mostly prefer their post-drugs albums to their early poppier stuff, so this one is for me. Starts off strong with Taxman, and stays strong. Eleanor Rigby is a song that I didn't initially like years ago but it's grown on me--now I think it's a great tune. A lot of sleeper songs that I'm not as familiar with but that are pretty solid songwriter as well, like I'm Only Sleeping with the backwards guitar solos, and Love you To with the tranced out sitar and Indian drums. Doctor Robert solid. I hate Yellow Submarine--mostly because of the stupid sounding polka like jangle--but that's mostly the only fault I have with the album personally. The rest of the tracks more than make up for it. Then by the end, Tomorrow Never Knows takes you off into space. 4.5/5

Another day, another Beatles masterpiece. This was the start of when they stopped worrying about being able to reproduce their music live and just focused on innovation in the studio, and as someone who wasn't alive to see them perform live anyway, I'm very happy for it.

5 out of 5. My favorite Beatles album so it's an automatic 5 from me.

Man this album certainly starts off on a grim vibe, which certainly matched my mood when I went to listen to it. The few happy songs stick out as they don’t fit the tone, but it all wraps up well on “Tomorrow Never Knows,” which has always been a fun new age-y song.

Top drawer

Brilliant album from start to finish

My favorite Beatles album

OK. It's a classic album. The removal of Yellow Submarine would improve it, but .... it's a five star.

I’m not even done yet and I already know this is a 5. Not a skip on the album. Love You To was a little too sitar-y for my personal taste. But who cares? It’s the Beatles. Do they have a bad song? No. I really enjoyed this album - a couple of my favorite Beatles songs are on Revolver. Eleanor Rigby gives me goosebumps every time, no matter how many times I’ve heard it. This album feels ahead of its time.

So much has been written about this album I have little to offer. I first heard it when I was eight years old and thought Elenor Rigby was the deepest song I’d ever heard. Face in a jar? Wow. Is it a perfect album? Take away Yellow Submarine the, then yes. Not a fan of the brassy Got to Get You Into My Life, but Here, There, and Everywhere is my favorite McCartney song. Better than Sgt. Pepper? I can’t be objective enough to offer an opinion.

I was a hater, but I was a blind hater. Hearing the first few minutes of Taxman was enough for me to change my ways. A very impressive album that uses the studio as an instrument for the first time, allowing infinite possibilities.

4.5★. Hard to find another album outiside of Abbey Road (and, to a lesser degree, the white album) in which all three of the singer-songwriter trio are *this* on. For No One is easily my favorite McCartney song, and it comes right after the FABULOUS And Your Bird Can Sing (will never not be funny to me how Lennon was dismissive of this song while praising Doctor Robert). Always get annoyed with how the album starts Taxman, but the day I learned that ”1 for you 19 for me” was not an exaggeration I suddenly had more sympathy for Harrison. Anyhow, this is really good album.

There are some duds on there but Tomorrow Never Knows solidifies it as a 5. That song is a masterpiece and sounds fresh and interesting after nearly 60 years.

Excellent

guy that's 60 years late to the party: does anyone maybe think the Beatles are really good

28/1001 I was at primary school in the early 80s. From my experience, I'd suggest there was a point during that decade where affection for The Beatles was probably at it's lowest point, when there were few things as uncool as actually liking The Beatles' music. "What, that old 60s shit?" Despite this, without it ever being on the national curriculum, I reckon I was as familiar with the song Yellow Submarine as I was any popular nursery rhyme or hymn I might have routinely come into contact with as a pre-teen growing up at that time. That was how much The Beatles had permeated culture by this point, this was the impact they had, whether it was cool to like them or not. And that is arguably the weakest musical moment on Revolver - even Ringo's novelty song was still being sung in playgrounds more than a decade on. Of course, come the mid-90s, certain events in the UK music scene conspired to provide The Beatles with the renaissance they deserved. Look, it's all been said before, hasn't it - all I can really add is that it is all warranted. The fab four and George Martin were creating magic at this point in their careers - every song is crackling with an absolutely irrepressible energy; every song a unique and fully-formed exploration of different themes and sounds. Almost 60 years since its release, that energy is still as thrilling as ever. Amazing stuff. I expect it'll be a long, long while before I draw anything to match this in my 1001. (Watch Pet Sounds come out next...)

Without a doubt one of the best albums ever made. Here, There and Everywhere, Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Submarine, And Your Bird Can Sing... are all fantastic poprock songs and I think some of the best songs of the Beatles.

The Beatles hebben veel 5 sterren albums, maar dit is toch wel één van de beste 5 ster albums die ze hebben gemaakt (al is het onmogelijk om eentje uit te kiezen). Yellow Submarine, Taxman, Tomorrow Never Knows en één van mijn all time favourite Beatles: For No One 5*

I had never heard "For No One" before and found it beautiful! I truly felt the sadness of it in my heart. Yellow Submarine was a delight to listen to. Loved!

Not much to say other than this fucking rules.

Like a well balanced meal, arguably strongest album of theirs from start to finish, “She Said She Said” +1

Without even listening to this, I already have this album as a 5/5, so this is just serving as my reminder to listen to it again (and again, and again). Just a solid album with 14 perfect rock/pop songs packed into a tight 35 minute package. I don't understand why there's so many detractors on this site over this album, they must just not like music I guess.

Classic album, one amazing song after another in a variety of different styles. Influenced music as a whole towards more studio experimentation and openness to including international sounds.

Beautiful stuff.

quite possibly the most important record in music history. Not only the fact that - in 1966 - it was possibly the first cohesive album but, aside from the quality of the songs, how technology in 2023 used AI to strip out the instruments from a 4 track mix to create gewnuine dolby atmos means it opened doors for AI in misic previous unheard of.

Masterpiece

Probably my favorite Beatles album (depending on my mood) which makes it a solid gold 5/5

There's only one rating possible for this album

Another Beatles album, and one that is often regarded as the best album of all time. I can see why it gets the praise- this really felt like a shift in a global idea of what popular music could be. Unlike later beatles albums where the division in desired effect can make the album feel disjointed, Revolver has no dud songs and flow beautifully together despite changes in tone and instrumentation. Overall- a great album. It definitely lives up to its accolades.

One of the best from one of the best. Perfect without yellow sub

It's always a good day when I see the Beatles pop up! Eleanor Rigby is a 5 star song in itself. One of my favourite Beatles songs! Yellow Submarine is such a nostalgic song for me personally, although it seems so out of place on this album Shoutouts to Taxman and Got To Get You Into My Life too for being tunes 5 ⭐️

elanor rigby and taxman alone

the GOAT

Un disco definitivamente ecléctico para ser de los Beatles. Se distancia de los Love Me Do y los Let It Be para ser una versión más arriesgada y salida de la rejilla de lo que eran The Beatles en su momento. Excelente.

I think got to get you into my life is my favorite Beatles song. The whole album sparked good nostalgia vibes tho. I think I prefer abbey road but still and easy five stars

I can’t believe I got two GOATED Beatles albums in three days. I am being BLESSED. Great album of course, pivotal pop album and incredibly influential on the entire genre even til now. Home of so many Beatles bangers and a groove the whole way through. In my ranking of Beatles albums thus far, however, I would say this one is below Abbey Road.

Eines der besten Beatles-Alben. Kaum zu glauben, dass es 1966 erschienen ist, es klingt moderner. 5/5

Who doesn't like The Beatles? This album is really awesome.

Everyone debates what the greatest Beatles album is. Certainly this one is high on the list. This album is where the group moves from their old pop approaches and begins to experiment and move into new directions. Brilliant all the way through. Sure, Dr Roberts is pretty weak. And I'm tired of Yellow Submarine. But there is so much power here, I will never get tired of this album. 5/5

album lancado no ano que minha mae nasceu. gosto bastante da capa ja visitei a gravadora ;) mto legal eu so n gosto mto de yellow submarine nesse album, n entendo mto

*Timeless, and a nailed on “5”.

I had a Beatles phase in my late teens so I am a tad biased This is the first album where the Beatles really showed what they were capable of (imo), and they went on an absolute heater from then on out as far as albums go. The songwriting feels so much fresher, the music more dynamic: it's really the whole package. Even as a 16/17 year old kid, I was mind blown by Tomorrow Never Knows and how crazy it was that something made in 1966 could sound like that. Pair that with the Sitar that George was into at the time, and I thought I had the coolest music taste in the world when I discovered this

Classic!

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) The White Album (5/5) Abbey Road (5/5) ************************************************** Another Beatles album, another 5/5. This one may be the best of them all. It's melancholy, it's upbeat, it's silly, it's serious and heavy. There's something for everyone. What's to criticize? The songs are too short maybe?

The Beatles, nuff said.

Taste in music is by definition a subjective viewpoint. What one person will regard as genius, another will regard as dross, and the beauty of musical appreciation is that they are both right. That said, if you don't give this album 5 stars you are objectively wrong and you should be ashamed of yourself.

Arguably, every Beatles album should be on this list (and might be, I haven't gotten through everything), but especially all of the studio albums post-Rubber Soul are essential listens; not only because the songs and records were popular, but because they had such a monumental impact on music culture, but also on how music was produced and recorded. This is absolutely a contender within The Beatles catalog for their best album. While the group explores their individual personalities more, they are still a cohesive creative force, unlike later albums that were more collections of individual contributions. While Sgt. Pepper's is probably the best example of how their studio experimentation changed the music industry, this album was the start of that journey. Do yourself a favor and listen to the 2022 mix. Every detail is clear and crisp, while preserving the original sound.

Perfection

Great album. A classic.

is dit het beste album aller tijden? HIT NA HIT NA HIT NA HIT

Awesome

After taking >350 albums to get The Beatles, I have them again a week later! My favourite Beatles album is very close between this and Abbey Road. This an album I've probably listened to in full hundreds of times - easy 5*. Fav tracks: Eleanor Rigby, For No One, Tomorrow Never Knows

According to Wikipedia, this album is their 7th studio album which prompted me to go check out their discography and this is kind of smack in the middle of their musical journey. "Revolver is the seventh studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 5 August 1966, accompanied by the double A-side single "Eleanor Rigby" / "Yellow Submarine"." Which was interesting to me that those two songs came pre the actual Yellow Submarine album. I grew up listening to a lot of their music through my dad but he didn't listen to as much as I realize that there is. We also liked the movies ("Help!" "Yellow Submarine" "A Hard Day's Night"). They're kind of like the original music influencers tehehehe. I liked this album a lot, it was a fun listen. I am now currently listening to their first album "Please Please Me" which is just so delightful. They're a great band with always fun instrumentals and lyrics. How can you be mad when you listen to the Beatles?

This is the first Beatles album I listened to and I realized that they drastically changed. They grew up. They evolved from a boy band to adult men with serious skills not only related to their instruments and poetry, but also with the way they engineered the album. The sound of the birds, the looping, etc. this will always be one of my favorite albums.

Classic.

Probably the best Beatles album? Up there with Pet Sounds of one of the best albums of this time, you could make an argument one of the best albums ever. It flies by, has so many classics, and even songs not considered classics are still rock solid. Songs flow nicely, but it's not the same feel or sound over and over. Love Paul's bass tone, maybe Ringo's best album, vocals have cool effects but doesn't feel overdone. The remaster is well done, everything is so clear.

So fun, this is my kids favorite Beatles album.

Another one of these I own a physical copy of. I LOVE this album. Hands down my favorite Beatles album. Such a wonderful mix of styles, moods, and themes that all seamlessly combine into a brilliant easily digestible album. Eleanor Rigby is such a hauntingly beautiful song, and those horns in Got To Get You Into My Life 😍.

5 stars. What really needs to be said? I always thought Sgt. Pepper's was my favorite Beatles album, but every time I spin this one, it gets better and better. Everything is great but 'Love You To' and 'Tomorrow Never Knows' would probably be the top tracks for me.

Les Beatles parlaient du binôme "Rubber soul"/"Revolver" enregistrés dans la foulée...mais c'est avec Revolver, qu'ils s'éloignent des rivages pop/folk du précédent opus pour explorer de nouveaux horizons sonores...ça c'est du défrichage, audacieux ! A la réécoute en 2025, c'est toujours un voyage musical, porté par le génie mélodique de Macca, aiguisé par la verve rock de Lennon et épicé par Harrison...quant à Ringo, le Dave Grohl des Beatles, il fait le taf: les cymbales étourdissantes sur she said she said, et puis le beat envoutant sur Tomorrow never knows (un ringoisme d'ailleurs)... Ah j'allais oublier: Sur Revolver, les guitares sont débridées ! ces sons ! cette attaque du solo de Taxman par McCartney: du miel pour tout apprenti guitariste...Stop ça suffit !

Glad to see this one come up today! I love the Beatles (who doesn't?) but I haven't ever listened to Revolver all the way through in one go. Any time I listen to the song "Taxman" I think about how someone called it the best "conservative" rock song of all time. So I just can't get into it. "Eleanor Rigby" is mixed super weird, it might be because I'm listening on big over the year headphones on mono (although it is the remastered version?). "Here, There and Everywhere" is one of the best sort of undercover Beatles songs, if you could call any Beatles' songs undercover? By the time it got to "Yellow Submarine" I wondered what it would have been like to live through Beatlemania. How crazy it would have been to listen to this record for the first time after it came out? "She Said She Said" has such a great guitar riff and Ringo shines on the drums somehow. "Good Day Sunshine" is so good and I had forgotten how much I like it. "And Your Bird Can Sing" is a song I have never heard before, but I feel like it's quintessential Lennon/McCartney. A cute little ditty pop song about the girl you're in love with. "For No One" is one I forgot about somehow!!!! I love this. I love the bridge on "Doctor Robert" and the vocals on here are so tight I can hardly handle it. Although, the song is kind of boring imo. "Got to Get You In My Life" the horns my goodness are so good and Paul shines so hard during the bridge. Man I love Paul McCartney. Overall, I should probably return to this one again and it's a great time to remember what made the Beatles so great in the first place.

I rember my english teacher showing us the Yellow Submarine song. I love it.

It is the Beatles - great Album, many of the songs were unfamiliar, but still a really interesting listen.

The butterfly emerging from the cocoon. Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant What's to come is mind-blowing. But looking back into this early morning shadow, this album really shines.

Fantastic album. Lots of genres of music I like

For many years this was my favorite Beatles album. Time has shown me that Abbey Road is probably my favorite, but Revolver will always be up there. There are so many timeless tracks. Taxman, Eleanor Rigby, Here There and Everywhere, She Said She Said, And Your Bird Can Sing, For No One, Tomorrow Never Knows: all of these are bangers and many of them were innovative at the time. Tomorrow Never Knows still sounds like nothing else. Arguably the Beatles at their most psychedelic, it’s a timeless record.

Yeah, it's a 5

ALL TIME CLASSIC

One of the better albums.

4.5*

Masterpiece of course. Accidentally had Spotify on shuffle so enjoy: Love the beat on Taxman. Love the depth of For No One. Love the ominous piano on I Want To Tell You. Love to joy of Got To Get You Into My Life. Never noticed how goofy the drumming was on Yellow Submarine. Till now. Stunning guitar on And Your Bird Can Sing. Here, There and Everywhere is just ethereal. Love the key change on the last word of "but to love her is to need her everywhere". Doctor Robert is just so COOL. Love the 'WHENNNN' coming in early towards the end of I'm Only Sleeping. Love You To is still the weakest, but I appreciate it more in my old age. Eleanor Rigby I mean W H A T more can be SAID what a SONG. The harmonies on She Said She Said are so trippy and delicious. Tomorrow Never Knows - trippy delight. Love the birds. Good Day Sunshine - cute but best bit is the key change at the end, and the fade out.

Awesome variety of songs, including the classics Taxman, Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Submarine, Good Day Sunshine, and Got To Get You Into My Life. This album is full of powerful lyrics, harmonies, and instrumentals. It may be the best album created by the Beatles!

Not sure if I've ever listened to this entire album. So many awesome songs on here, the deep cuts are pretty great too. I guess calling them "deep cuts" is stupid for Beatles songs, but the ones that aren't as huge of hits. I hate the sitar song, but the rest is really god damn good.