Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

The maniac that shot John Lennon should have finished the job and got the rest of them.

I can’t believe the nonsense. Every song has some good bits. Some songs having really impressive bits. All massively outweighed by nonsense, either lyrically or musically. It’s like school kids wrote an album with access to a keyboard like ross from friends, except instead of lasers and rocket sounds its barn yard animals and film scores from the 50s.

The first true concept album. A groundbreaking innovation in music. Highlights for me are always Within You Without You, She's Leaving Home and A Day In The Life. Just sublime, especially ADITL, I think it's one of their finest examples of a Lennon and McCartney song i.e. part bleak and biting, and part jolly and bouncing. From the use of combs on Lovely Rita, to the pieces of tape randomly put together to make Wurlitzer noises on Mr Kite, this album always seemed like it was from another planet. I thought I'd hate listening to When I'm 64 and Fixing A Hole as I see them as songs for kids in a way, but they're brilliant too. Can't fault this masterpiece.

It's the Beatles! What's not to like???

Loved some songs (my mom def used to play some on repeat) and others were pretty mid. Overall good album!

This was a fun album, definitely the best Beatles album I've heard. Favorite songs were: 2. With a Little Help From My Friends 7. Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite 8/10

I know this an absolutely classic album and it's good but it's not mind blowing.

This is one of the most famous albums of all time, and for good reason. I've listened to it hundreds of times and it hasn't lost its luster. Every song is great. My favorites are "Being For The Benefit of Mr Kite" and "When I'm Sixty-Four". This is unquestionably my favorite Beatles record. 10/10

Classic! One of the first concept albums I guess?

Försökte verkligen gilla detta. Men nej, det är på tok för flummigt på ett dåligt vis. Om jag ska säga något positivt så är a little help from my friends en ok låt, även om jag gillar joe cockers live version bättre.

Nice album, cool psychedelic sounds, really like she’s leaving home, good morning good morning, lovely Rita

Hard to find too much fault. Beatles albums may come down to preference at some point… 4.5 because it’s not my fave era and skipped 2 songs.

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Sgt. Pepper's in your teens: Wow! This is pretty neat! Sgt. Pepper's in your twenties: [huge bong rip] This is like...awesome on SO MANY LEVELS. Sgt. Pepper's in your fifties: The cold grey hand of Death waits for us all. Never really absorbed just how *dark* the whole album is taken in it's entirety. Whew. Still amazing.

It's a shame about The Beatles that so many of the bands who are obviously influenced by them lack even a speck of their inventiveness or curiosity.

I have listened to this before. I can recognize its significance in music history and how it was the “first” concept album and I can appreciate the vocals and harmonies in the background, songwriting and their style but personally I did not like it very much.

Another one of my all time favourites. Every song is great in their own way. A lot of albums since 1967 wanted to be like "Sgt. Pepper". Most of them being failures in comparison. Nobody can beat the Beatles and I can say that with pride. 5 stars for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".

Another solid entry from the Beatles. I know a lot of people rate this one, and while I liked it, I thought it dipped more than some of their other albums. When I'm Sixty Four was one I hadn't heard before that I really enjoyed.

I mean. Highlights: She's leaving home, When I'm 64, A day in the life

Well well well, here you are again Beatles, a lesser well known album of yours but still in your Certified bangers list. This is gonna be hard for me to rate, its probably an automatic 4/5 because how could I objectively review one of the GOATs that is the Beatles and one of their best albums. With a Little Help From My Friends: super fun tune that I didn't know what Ringo singing gg Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds: YAY LSD admittedly the only song I knew about on the album before. She's Leaving Home Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! super fun carnival music?!

5 stars

Our 100th album is considered top 3 best albums of all time so... trippy, beautiful, avantgarde - clever, brilliant, future paving mastery. Also part of the social fabric of my childhood, adolescence and all the rest - What to say! Stu I can't wait to hear your review : )

I can't imagine the amount of ink that has been spilled over this album. In that vein - I have little to offer other than - not my favorite beatles album. Far from it. Probably comes in 6 or 7 for me. But that just me. A mild 4.

An all-time album here. Might be a bit of nostalgia going on, but it just hits.

5/5 Perfect.

5 out of 5. There is nothing I can add that everyone else hasn't already.

A classic of course but they were so clearly just smokin and fuckin around with each other when they wrote these lyrics. What silly geese. When I’m sixty-four was a nice new one to me.

3.5★. A seminal album partly because it's one of the earlier concept albums... except of course there is no overarching thematic or sonic ideas here, the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band framing device being employed only to open and close the show (and not even that, given that A Day in The Life is the actual closer). Anyhow, this is probably the most overrated Beatles album; I haven't listened to Let It Be sufficiently but this seems comfortably to be the worst collection of McCartney song, and he seems to be disproportionately represented here compared to the other albums. She's Leaving Home is the only songs of his that I like, and that lonely exception isn't exactly a career or album defining song. Nonetheless, an overrated Beatles album is still a pretty good one. With A Little Help From My Friends is a lovely song (and credit where credit due, McCartney was the primary writer); Within You Without You is one of the most singular and wonderfully out-there Beatles songs; and when all else fails, Lennon is at the rescue, creating carnivalesque psychedelia (Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite!) and everyday surrealism (the inimitable A Day In The Life) from, we are told, newspaper clippings. No one will ever convince me that they were comparable songwriters, whatever else musical talents Paul might have (had). (Which isn't to say that he isn't a great songwriter in his own right, there's just levels to it.)

ok I guess. Would be better with mono mix or through speakers instead of headphones.

How many of these songs have become soundtracks to commercials? My favorite is “Lovely Rita,” which is what Conan‘s band played for Tom Hanks when he came on during Conan’s last night hosting the Tonight Show. Cheeky pick that cost NBC a bundle.

An almost perfect album

What can I say that hasn’t been said. That last song is one of the best of the Beatles IMO.

I don't want to get too ahead of myself here, but these guys just might be able to save Pepperland from the Blue Meanies...

A great album. It's surprising how innovative the Beatlrs were at the time. I was delighted to hear many well-known hits again. 5/5

I've already had The White Album and Abbey Road picked for me in the last month or so and already had Rubber Soul and Revolver in the last 10 months, so going back to Sgt. Pepper is like snuggling into a warm blanket. Though the transition from the Rubber Soul/Revolver era to this is STARK, they went away and changed everything, and free from the constraints of recording and touring endlessly they almost perfected everything... Production, songwriting, instrument choices, and general vibes is off the charts. The only downside is the often derided "granny music" McCartney song, following on from the deplorable "Michelle" on Rubber Soul, we get "When I'm Sixty-Four" here and it was only going downhill on other albums after that. But some scholars wish to include "She's Leaving Home" and "Lovely Rita" from this album too... Still 5 stars, the most important album in music history, and all that.

Really the therapy for bad days

Good funky Beatles. A Day in the Life was a memorable song.

Undoubtedly the most influential band in the world at their creative peak. There is maybe no better way to open a record than the title song, “With a Little Help from My Friends,” and “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.” I do question how much of a “concept” record it is in theme, but that doesn’t really deter too much from the overall strength of the album, songwriting, and production. Nobody is ever going to write home about “She’s Leaving Home” or “Lovely Rita” but this is everything The Beatles are and why they’re so influential all in one album.

A 9 out of 10. Beginning and end are great. I like the middle but they aren't the best beatles songs.

Possibly the best album ever made. Nuff said.

Solid album. Some classic great songs.

They have 5 better albums

Never rated this album. I swear it's just an hour of confused john Lennon on acid spouting random bollocks.

god damn it. what enlightened fellows.

I don't want to go track by track for this one. Might be missing the point, anyway? Realistically scores top marks on the strength of the big songs anyway. The transition into With A Little Help From My Friends still gives me goosebumps, and Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds needs no introduction. The slightly eerie organ melody, the time change, the chorus. It's a stone cold classic. Closing out the album, A Day In The Life is another favorite with its dramatic, dissonant buildup. In between, the album just... takes you somewhere. Like many of the very best records, every track is different and yet it all feels cohesive. On this listen, I appreciated the mesmerizing instrumentation on Within You Without You more than I had in the past. Next time, I suspect a different song will grab my attention. You plumb the depths of this and it rewards you.

A lot of these songs I never want to listen to again Some of those had good parts but then also parts I never wanted to listen to again I few songs are okay for the right vibe

I mostly find Beatles music to be pretty boring. This album isn't the worst offender but I still will probably never purposefully listen to it again. I understand that it has had huge cultural influence, but at the same time all that is so long before my time that I can't really relate or connect with it. I also don't really ever connect with psychedelia so that's also a bit rough Standouts Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) 3/5

6ieme album des Beatles généré. De celui ci j'avais entendu : "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" Mais globalement autant de remplissage que les 5 autres albums ... =>2/5

Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite is too ominous, Within You Without You is too slow; I especially like When I’m 64

I've never understood the reverence for this album. If it was the soundtrack to some part of your life then OK, but otherwise? It's more advanced, compositionally, than some of their earlier music, but some of it I swear you'd have to be high to enjoy. Best tracks: Fixing A Hole, A Day In The Life, and maybe Good Morning Good Morning Worst tracks: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (you know I'm right), Mr Kite 3/5

fav album man

Solid Album, mellow but still energetic.

other than “when i’m 64” i’m not particularly fond of this beatles era

💯

An absolute classic. Good reminder that music can be pretty complicated even if it doesn’t sound like it

Mediocre

8,07

5.0

Sorry, this just be some 60s thing I'm too young to understand. No but seriously it's not bad I guess but I doubt I'll go back to it.

Banger after banger after banger. Each track stands out and cements itself deep in your mind. Even the not-so-popular tracks are catchy as hell and very good. The worst song on this album would be someone else's one hit wonder. Favorites were Day in the Life, Getting Better, When I'm Sixty Four, and With a Little Help

This is really the Sgt. Peppers of Beatles albums not gonna lie. The album cover fits the varied colorful tracks contained within perfectly. A Day In The Life is just one of the best songs ever. I even appreciated some of the less popular songs more than I have in the past. Fixing A Hole is great, Within You Without You is an absolute journey, Good Morning Good Morning features animal noises, truly something for everyone here.

A wonderful and dense exploration of the Beatles at their peak.

What an interesting little indie band, excited to see more of them in the future!

I don’t like Mr kite or the Indian song

Favorite Tracks: Lovely Rita, She’s Leaving Home

Has some classic songs but not really

It's the Beatles so it's great, but it's not my favorite of theirs.

Inventive, fun, evolutionary, psychedelic vaudeville. Brimming with creativity. A truly classic album that changed the rock genre for the better for good.

Imagine not knowing much about the Beatles aside from songs you heard your grandpa play and then seeing this track listing. The only other album that would blow a persons mind would be the White album. Listen, this is the Beatles, you either like this or not. I don’t believe that this album is the be all and end all of Beatles albums. After the big 3 tracks at the start, it does fade a bit. Choice cut: When I’m 64

Bangers! Bangers! More bangers!

Still a solid 5, but my least favorite of the non-teeny bopper albums (Rubber Soul on through to Abbey Road), and yes I even like Magical Mystery Tour better. Except for the title track this doesn’t seem like a concept album at all. It was really cool when this came out because it had lyrics included which was novel at the time, plus I believe it came with some ephemera extras related to the Sgt. Pepper theme. No real super fave tracks here, all solidly Beatles gems.

Duh

I mean its a classic for a reason right?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 13. Good Morning Good Morning 12. Lovely Rita 11. With A Little Help From My Friends 10. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band(Reprise) 9. When I'm Sixty-Four 8. Within You Without You 7. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 6. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 5. Getting Better 4. Fixing A Hole 3. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite 2. She's Leaving Home 1. A Day In The Life

For the longest time, this was my favorite Beatles album, though it (not so recently) got dethroned by their seminal 'Abbey Road'. But I'll admit the opening three tracks might be the best opening track run on a Beatles album - you've got the viscera of the live (sounding) title track, the peppy and sweet Ringo-driven cut that is 'With A Little Help From My Friends', and the impeccably catchy, and psychedelic 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'. And everything after is just some solid Beatles at their peak - you know the harmonies, basslines, catchy choruses, colorful production, and occasionally experimental passages...all that. And this album really emphasizes the 'colorful' aspect of it all - sorta like this wacky pop-culture-reference-filled album cover. It's no secret that Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' (a response to 'Rubber Soul') was one of the main inspirations for this record. That's most evident in songs like 'Getting Better' and 'Fixing A Hole'', though these songs are undoubtedly bluesier and more steeped in their contemporary Rock N' Roll influences. 'She's Leaving Home' on the other hand is ruthless in its Pet Soundsisms, especially with those harmonized chorus vocals and string arrangements. While I do think the Beach Boys did this 60s pop sound better, what 'Abbey Road' has over the Beach Boy's records is just how out there it can, and is willing, to be. Be it the gorgeously dissonant instrumental interludes on 'Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!' or the entirety of the Eastern-influenced Harrison track 'Within You Without You'. I feel like these are the key moments that gave Sgt. Pepper's its undeniable reputation. But then there's also one of the greatest songs of all time on here - the orchestral (wall-of-noise-esque) 'A Day In The Life'. It's incredible, though I admittedly always get a chuckle out of the funny juxtaposition between Paul and Lennon's parts - with Lennon highlighting the gruesome scene at a green light and Paul panting through his cluttered morning routine. But how well has all of this aged? Well, it manages to be boundary-pushing in pop all while still sounding disgustingly '60s without a doubt. Though a song like 'Within You Without You' is still pretty trippy today and I'll mention again those wild-ass interludes on Mr Kite. Nevertheless, there's a reason this record is revered to the degree it is today - it's, above all else, a near-flawless album.

the best beatles album tbh. argue with a wall highlights: she’s leaving home, within you without you, a day in the life

I thought I’d be giving this a 5 but so many of the tracks do not holdup to the brilliance around them. Lucy, and a day in the life are 2 of the best songs ever written imo. But the rest of the album doesn’t do as much for me.

My Beatles enjoyment seems to inversely correlate with how wacky they are - this one has a fair chunk of wackiness that puts me off, but I do enjoy the Indian influenced moments.

Very familiar with this. Part of my DNA.

Thoughts before listening: One of the most beloved Beatles albums with some of their most enduring songs. I am glad to listen to this today and will likely be giving this 5-stars. Review: This isn't my favorite Beatles album...some of the songs are a little too whimsical to truly be their best...but there are some absolutely terrific songs on here. I can also recognize that the studio magic they were able to create for this album may seem fairly common by today's standards, but it was absolutely groundbreaking in 1967. This album is worthy of the praise that it receives, and I'm giving it 5-stars.

You can really start to see the band members start to explore their own creative leanings.

Rating a Beatles album is like picking a favourite child.

it's a good album but not a favourite of mine

Probably an unpopular opinion here. It was just okay. Not my favorite Beatles album. I dig the album art though.

Incredible album from front to back, great songs, and well-paced. Nothing bad to say about this one.

Great album all the way through. Loved the hits, loved the deep cuts. I can see why this is often on the top albums of all time lists.

Sometimes I forget how good the Beatles are.

There's nothing to say about the album itself. Of course, it is five stars. It is interesting to listen to it closer to the end of the 1001 challenge (I have a bit more than 100 albums to finish) because it's easy, fun, and quite interesting to see the influences used by the Beatles in the album, as well as how much they influenced other artists (almost all) that we also have on the list.

iconic beatles album, unfortunately for them I have got too used to beatles songs so I didn't really notice them

Just superb.

surreal, interrupting

bopping for sure

Dieses Album soll der Wendepunkt in der Rock- und Pop Geschichte sein. Das Albumcover bunt mit allen möglichen Prominenten sensationell auffällig. "With a little Help from a friend" von Joe Cocker eigenwillig gecovert, dass seine Weltkarriere gestartet werden konnte. Das Album sozusagen ein Konzeptalbum. Hier wurden die Beatles erwachsen, dennoch verspielter und vielfältiger. Kurzum: ein Meilenstein

In general I'm not a huge Beatles fan, but this wasn't a bad album at all.

These fellas may be on to something here.

Come on now.

not as bad as i thought

The album many consider to be the band’s magnum opus, and the first to explore new territory from the mop-top I Wanna Hold Your Hand era. It really is a phenomenal piece of music history, and a 5 star is obvious.

This is probably my 2nd least favorite Beatles album, but still better than most.

Oy. 2 stars predicted?

From my point of view, it's the groundbreaking concept - album.

Difficult to review fairly as so much of this is ubiquitous. Some of it is objectively fantastic but there's a good bunch which is overly twee and now we're so far removed from the music hall influences, hasn't really stood the test of time so well

So I'm supposed to write something novel about one of the most towering artistic pop music achievements of the 20th century, often cited as one of the greatest albums by the world's best and best-known band. Got it. You could say it's a pretty good record.

Uspio preslušati nekoliko puta. Mislim, nema kaj, super album, samo mislim da meni fali konteksta za neko opsežno mišljenje jer nisam baš pretjerano upoznat s tim razdobljem. Raznolike pjesme, to mi je super, primijetio sam nekoliko dosta fora melodija i dionica. Sve u svemu, ne bi se bunio da mi ga netko pušta sa strane. Osim Lucy, dobijem proljev :) 7/10 jer nemam osjećaj da bi si ga opet baš puštao.

Među prvim konceptualnim albumima koji je promijenio tok razvoja mnogih žanrova. Album je ko flaša piva na žedan jezik, nemreš stat dok ga ne popiješ do kraja.

Jedan od onih albuma koji mijenja živote 😁 svevremenski klasik!

Uhh, dosta dobar prvi album. Jedan od 3 albuma od njih koje volim. Ne znam koliko mogu biti objektivan oko ovog albuma, ali meni je ovo tipa 9/10

6.5/10 Kultni album ali not really my cup of tea

LO escuché 25mil veces pero nunca está de más. El primer disco que me compré con mi plata en mi vida. con eso digo todo.

This is a difficult one to rate. Much more adventerous than other pop music at the time, it was my favorite Beatles album as a youth... but now I think it starts to drop off on the second side. Paul's bass playing throughout is marvelous but I feel like with the execption of a couple songs the last half is weak.

decently mid

Beatles time. Coming off a 4 into what promises to be better than the last album we were exposed to on this list. Ten seconds into the first track, if they recorded gorilla fight audio for the remainder of this bad boy, it would be better than that David Bowie thing. Odd, musical, invigorating. Good start. This song suffers from its success. Overplayed beyond belief but it’s also quite bland. I like the backup gang vocal call and response sections, but overall this one is mediocre and less exciting than some of their other work. This is psychedelic rock. While again, overplayed, I am interested in this and it holds not only my attention but excitement for what comes next. We’re the rocking horse people REALLY eating marshmallow pies??? With that bombshell aside, a slightly annoying chorus is made up for with fantastic verses and fascinating lyrics/sounds. The simplicity does not thrill the way their other albums have. The vocal melody here is nice and the Beatles songwriting is just the top tier but there’s nothing too grippy about the “traditional” parts of the album. This one repeats far too much and ironically, is getting worse as the track continues. This album feels thin somehow. I don’t know if it’s the remaster but there’s some punch missing with the production. This one is fairly listless. Guitar tone is kind of cool and the organ backing is interesting again, but there is nothing to really write home about in this one. Maybe I’d write home to confess my drug habit and my consortium with scouse hippies, but other than that, this song remains a DEEP track. Harps and violins are a little dramatic. This feels like a fantasia soundtrack backing a blow by blow recounting of a breakup. Hey, I’d leave too if my weird friend’s band started describing me putting on a shirt with accompanying Violas. Nah this one is not doing it for me. Worst track so far, by far. Mr. Kite has to actually be pretty happy with this one. I like this one a lot more. Bizarre and obtuse which appeals to me. Polka circus infused with psychedelics. Perfect nightmare combo. Love this. After some run of the mill tracks, this is wonderful. Sitar time. No white guy on DMT is complete without it. I guess when you cover enough American blues songs and make enough money, you become enlightened. Nirvana achieved by the Beatles, whereas I wasn’t ready for said nirvana. This one is too self-indulgent somehow. Not as good. Actually not good at all. This just keeps Going. Make it stop. When I’m 64 is nice. It’s happy and nice. I don’t know how this fits in though. It seems like an anomaly and 1967’s answer to Pixar music. It’s so out of place and simple that while it is a delightful little romp, it’s kind of silly. Alright. I prognosticated kazoos and they have arrived. This is not my kind of thing. It’s fine. That’s the crux of all of this. It’s got some fascinating ideas and then a deluge of stuff that doesn’t work for me. The end was super cool though. Loved that combination of sounds. There are sections of this album that I LOVE. There will be passages here and there that are so fresh and exciting despite being almost 60 years old. Good morning indeed. Bring on the animal sound effects baby. Maybe we will get that extended gorilla fight. A reprise??? Not in my review. Although a reprise of what was arguably the best song isn’t too shabby. Fine. Good song. So many changes within and a bunch of ambient noise to go along with it. The beautiful vocal melody on the refrain is haunting. I like this one. This album is cool. Slightly cringe in the way that it’s very much “white 20 something discovers mushrooms and makes it his personality” but there are so many cool ideas that would be built upon and improved with the white album. 3-3.5 easily. HIGHLIGHTS: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!, A Day in the Life

Disclosure: I am a Beatles fan. Sgt. Pepper's is more than just an album; it's a sonic adventure. From the psychedelic soundscapes to the introspective lyrics, every track is a masterpiece. The Beatles' experimentation and creativity shine through, making it a timeless classic.

Overall a really good album. A few of the songs feel ever so slightly out of place or don’t quite appeal to me/have bits that are don’t feel quite right. Overall 4/5 but only just not a 5/5

OK here it is.... the behemoth of great albums. It is of course very heavily flawed. Good Morning and Mr Kite are nonsense. Ringos song is naff and that sitar thing at the start of side 2 is a big mistake. Having said that it is revolutionary and epic. Easy 4.

Classic Beatles. 1960's music will last forever.

Classic

A weird closing song...

A damn near perfect album, but not as strong as at least one other of theirs so can't give it a full five.

now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall

kind of epic ! who up going to strawberry fields forever

me and my gang making a concept album and the concept is that we are weird 4.5/5

Lots of classics.. didn't float my boat

Only a few great songs stick out

Exactly how I felt listening to every other Beatles album I heard on this list - I respect, understand, and see the greatness and influence the Beatles had on music. I just wish I personally enjoyed their music a little more in practice.

Well, duh.

Soo close to a five for me. The opening and closing tracks promise an entire world to open before your eyes. A lot of the tracks within deliver, but there are a few stinkers for me. A Day in the Life is my favorite Beatles track of all time. And there are songs here that inspired entire genres. Overall, bravo boys, thanks for launching something amazing

It’s the Beatles, and it’s a mind blowing listen even today. I started listening to this album today after watching the movie Kinds Of Kindness, I’d definitely recommend by the way, so I was already in a weird headspace as that movie has heavy philosophical themes and strange scenarios throughout. At one point I ended up at the grocery store when “Within You Without You” came on and I immediately felt as though I was in dream. Watching people do the most mundane things while a song about human connection, or lack there of, was playing in my head. It was just one of those moments that’s hard to explain it’s significance to someone, much like the difficulty of explaining a dream to someone can be. Either way it made my assignment for today even more interesting and I’m glad I got to revisit this classic.

Never heard of these guys. Hopefully, they don't suck like the Shitty Beatles. A bit of a different album for these guys. I wonder if they had partaken in any drugs at this point... the world may never know. Great album. The opening track is baller. Not my favorite album from them, but I'll give it a 3.5

You know you have a classic album when each track has its own dedicated Wikipedia page. What can I say about this album that hasn't been overly stated by those with more eloquent tongues for decades now since 1967? Yes, this was the album that broke all of the rules of popular music, adding classical Western and Eastern instrumentation and incorporating the most modern of musical inventions (mellotron) and recording techniques (tape loops, backmasking). Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band not only pushes the sound and songwriting of modern pop, but also harkens back to song styles of yesteryear's earliest recordings. To this day, it is still a genre-divergent sampling of the best of what humankind can produce musically in the 20th century. Not just an album of the year or decade, but of the century. "Fixing A Hole" (along with "Penny Lane", also recorded during the Pepper sessions) is one of the greatest songs Paul has ever written. John was on a hot streak with "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds", "Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite", and "A Day In The Life" (along with "Strawberry Fields Forever", also recorded during the Pepper sessions). George contributes an absolute masterpiece of meter, melody, and lyric with "Within You Without You." And Billy Shears himself adds lead vocal to "With A Little Help From My Friends", the second best song ever to feature Ringo's voice after the self-penned "Octopus's Garden." "The Beatles were so high, they let Ringo sing a couple of tunes." --Bill Hicks As much as I love this album, I would happily remove "When I'm Sixty-Four" and "She's Leaving Home" to be replaced by "Penny Lane" and "Strawberry Fields Forever." Also, I am surprised that John let Paul throw in a mundane, meaningless middle section into his epic "A Day In The Life;" the best work here was John's and in figuring out how to transition out of Paul's part. I'm sure Paul patted himself on the back for adding such an 'important' part to John's already impressive work. I guess there are some things that I say about the Beatles that I haven't heard other critics say: 1. The Beatles were so influential partly because they were so influential. Dominating the cultural spotlight, they were able to broadcast a beacon of love, and their voice carried the political weight of the people. Suddenly, other groups were free to write their own songs, if only in desire to get a message across. Music was seen as a legitimate medium to give voice to those who were otherwise muffled, and the ideas were no longer empty confection but something to be respectfully and sometimes fearfully considered. 2. For all of their acclaim, they are still the most underrated band of all time. People are so blown away with Lennon's songs and lyrics, they overlook how well the Beatles harmonize with each other, each a fan of vocal groups like the Everly Brothers (imagine "If I Fell" or "Girl" or even later on with "Because" or "Dig A Pony" without the crucial backing vocals). People are so adamently fans of cute Paul's clear vocal range and songwriting, that the average fan overlooks that he was one of the most melodic bassists ever to play. From numerous perspectives, they were at the very top of their game, and accolades highlighting any aspect of their genius always overlook some other equally impressive attribute. They deserve even more recognition than they received, and unlike other legends of their time that are fading away with each generation (Graceland had the largest handicapped parking lot I've ever seen), the Beatles' music has and will endure forever. Regardless of when the aliens invade and ask for evidence as to why humanity should be spared annihilation, our best offering always is to let them hear Sgt. Pepper.

I tried to listen to this yesterday with fresh ears, which is difficult (impossible?) considering the influence of this album and the amount of times I've already heard it. I won't try to do a definitive write-up, because scores of people much more informed than I have already done it. I carried out the listening of this album on my factory-issued minivan speakers, and I felt like the levels of everything were really off somehow. My dad, being an enormous Beatles disciple, had all of their albums, so while growing up I would spend a lot of time listening to them with headphones. I know this album makes extensive use of stereo mixing, where you'd often hear John in one ear and Paul and the other, or whatever, and things would fade back and forth or be isolated on one side or the other, and I really lost all of that in the minivan, which changes the listening experience completely. But also my perception of entire melodies seemed to change listening to it without headphones because I guess I was only getting some parts of the harmony while others were subdued, and the overall effect wasn't matching up with my memory of how the song should sound, so it was a little disconcerting. I guess this album continued some of the aspects present on Revolver, the moving away from songs about romantic love, the influence of psychedelia and Indian music, Edwardian vaudeville and brass band. All of that deepened and became more firmly presented on this album. A lot of the songs have an air of sunny, childlike simplicity with their major chords and sing-song choruses, but on closer listen, the lyrics have meaning beyond fluff and rainbows. Like in "Getting Better," which so exemplifies that McCartney/Lennon duality: the bouncy optimism of "it's getting better all the time" undercut with Lennon's wry "can't get no worse" preventing it from going full-on saccharine, the verse from Lennon explaining how he used to be an asshole to his woman but he's trying to change "Man, I was mean, but I'm changing my scene..." Probably the song that stands out the most on this album, not blending in with the others, maybe standing out the most from their entire body of work, is "Within You, Without You," so somber and earnest and, well, Indian, in the midst of the vaudeville and circus vibes permeating the rest of the album. It's a really beautifully-written song that encapsulates the 60’s when the West was trying to search beyond pervasive shallow marketing and constricting conformity to find hope and meaning in ancient exotic spiritual philosophies. Another thing that this listen made me consider is the secret mini-track of noise and gibberish at the end of the album. Is this the first instance of such a thing? It's got to be one of the first, or one of the first on such a high selling album. Maybe this could be considered an early form of the concept album, but I don't think all songs adhere closely to the Sergeant Pepper aspect that begins and ends the album. If there is a common thread among all songs, maybe it could be "nostalgia." There seems to be a lot of looking back and reflecting on this album, remembering childhood (expressed musically in the Edwardian, brass band, vaudevillian elements), or contemplating crossing over from youth to adulthood and how best to live out that second half of life. It's an easy five stars for me, because of the influence this album has had on the music industry, and that the songs are all enduring classics in their own right.

One of my favorite Beatles albums. So many bangers. Lucy In the Sky With Diamond and Being for the Benefit of Mr.Kite!, and A Day In the Life are my favorites. I really wore this album out in highschool. I feel like it was a real departure from what the Beatles had been doing at the time and has a different sound from they did up this point. If you've never listened to the Easy Star Allstars version of this album, you should do it immediately: https://open.spotify.com/album/7iehh77UNP03AllcLAB69M?si=UR8IyHukTSSUgIWmdTotNA

This is the definition of a perfect album. It set the standard for so many records.

Nothing interesting besides 2-4 songs

I listened to Andre 3000 instead it rocked

Culturally appropriative carnival music I kinda loved

One of my all time favorites. Even if the music isn't for you, it's worth checking out the recording production techniques that were essentially invented for this album.

A masterpiece. Only could have been created in the moment it was. Timeless as a result.

Personal fav Beatles album

Time since the last The Beatles on this list: a year and a month Time since I last listened to a Beatles album: like a day ago, when I put on Beatles For Sale 🤠 It’s not every day that I can just vibe with Sgt Pepper like I can with, say, Abbey Road or Rubber Soul, but today is one of those days. Between the orchestras in “Within You” & “Day in the Life”, the animal sounds in “Good Morning” & the tape samples in “Mr. Kite”, it’s as colourful as its sleeve suggests, but noisy in a way no other Beatles albums are (save Yellow Submarine, where “Only a Northern Song” & “It’s All Too Much” take the cake for Beatlesque avant-garde). The title track reprise & “Lovely Rita” sound much newer than the 60s, in part because the innovations from Martin, Emmerick & co. are felt in later releases all across the rock and pop spectrum. I was shopping for milk when the dog whistle came on @ the end, and it was all I could do not to attack the other customers in a feral rage, but apart from that I’d say the almost 60 years of hype for Sgt. Pepper is warranted. August 27, 2024

I love the Beatles. All their albums are great. If someone told me Sgt. Pepper's was voted greatest rock album ever, I'd say ok. This shit was musically revolutionary at the time. I keep looking to see if my dogs hear the dog whistle part, so far their ears haven't perked up at all. I wonder if Sir Paul is just messing with us.

Really good album

great

What a great album to help out a Monday.

Is there a better Beatles album? The answer is no. My only gripe with this album is Good Morning Good Morning which sounds like the song they use to wake everyone up in Hell. It's not that bad but it would rank at the bottom of the list of songs on this album for me. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds would rank at the top. I remember the first time I listened to this all the way through and enjoyed every song. It's quirky, it's endearing, it's psychedelic man, it's Hare Krishna man, it's the pinnacle of Beatles albums.

probably objectively a super influential album, but just didn’t do it for me. the only song i’d maybe listen to again was a day in the life. it felt sort of like i was listening to the soundtrack of a movie or play which maybe is the style for the time???

Plenty of terrific moments - so much to love.

Я много сомневался. Но поставлю этому альбому 5. Я не знаю, это я уже достаточно наслушался Битлз, или просто Пеппер попал вот в нужное место в нужное время. Или это всё желание выпить тридцать банок Пеппера. Лучшая песня - A Day In The Life.

Inte mitt favoritalbum av Beatles Favoritlåt: With a little help from my friends

The standard.

It is good. A little front loaded for songs but does finish off strong. Will I listen to again: 75%

Great album. One of their best.

Still stands up today. I don’t like a lot of Beatles stuff, but this is invention pure and simple. From the songwriting to the way it was recorded, this is something special

4.8/5 listened 2x

The very best Beatles album, pretty much every song a classic.

Amazing start to finish, and maintains a distinct character despite the wide variety of musical styles.

It's drug Beatles.

See previous review

Classic album. I enjoy The Beatles and feel like I really love many of their songs and others are easier skips for me, which always leaves me torn when rating their albums.

I’ll admit that I approached this pretty cynically - and to be honest, I’m still not entirely sure why it’s the highest rated album on this list - but it’s good. I don’t think I had ever listened to the album in its entirety, and aside from the big hits, there are some lesser-known gems too (“Within You Without You” was a standout for me). There’s charm, heart, and wit here. Although it lacks the emotional punch for me to give it a full five stars, even I can appreciate it as someone who sometimes finds The Beatles overrated. That said…I can’t help but wonder how much of my rating is caught up in the expectation and hype and history of this album, how much of it is obligation. In my truest heart, I’m still not sure I really get it.

Nice, knew most of it

I just have an aversion to the Beatles

Das beste Album aller Zeiten!!!!!!!!! ******

Like, it's ok. But nowhere near worth all the hype. Jumps all over the place musically and you have the usual Lennon nonsense track that loads of people probably think is genius, but it's actually shit. Just don't see where all the hype and acclaim comes from.

I have listened to this record too many times to do a full listen through. But it’s great, and nothing sounds quite like it still. The weird panning is kind of annoying though. Some of the tunes are so cheeky and ghoulish they feel like a thoroughly engaging dream sequence. It also ends with “A Day In the Life” which is debatably the best Beatles song ever!

Beatles are almost always a fun, solid listen. They aren't a favorite, but you can't go wrong with most of their discography

Hey, it's a classic for a reason. Silly fun boppy bouncy music,

I admit that I am probably holding this to incredibly high standards just because of the incredibly high praise this album gets. It's one of those albums I am glad I finally got to listen to. I understand that it's an incredibly influential album, but even then, I really feel it hasn't held up compared to other influential albums I've heard (135 so far). The songs felt a bit too saccharine for my liking, ironically enough the intro and outro being among my favorites.

For an album with a fairly iconic reputation, I didn't feel like it had the quality across the board which I would come to expect. It may be a victim of its own success in that regard.

My favourite Beatles album changes weekly, but this one might actually be my favourite. Do not bring up this review to me next week.

Absolute masterpiece and the first CD I ever heard as a young boy

It was fun to hear this the whole way through and remember what a classic it is. Such an iconic sound and style. I love that it is quite surreal and touches on psychedelic riffs and goes in lots of different places

Good stuff, these guys are gonna be big.

Great

Clever. Catchy. Contagiously happy.

I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I think this album is over rated. I'm not saying it's a bad album, far from it. And yes it deserves praise for being groundbreaking, but musically I find it a bit lacking. There's good songs on here, along with some duds. I certainly don't think this deserves the moniker of best album of all time.

It's so hard to listen to this in any way objectively: all the post-"Help!" Beatles albums have such an outsize place in my life, as well as in culture more broadly, that I'm listening to everything it's associated with as much as the music itself. Still, I'll try: "Sgt Pepper's" has never been my favourite Beatles album: there are a few songs that seem a bit too schmaltzy or trivial. That said, really re-listening just now, paying proper attention, was beneficial. Some tracks that I hadn't particularly loved before stood out more, e.g. "Mr. Kite." There are some absolute classics - "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," the title track. And then there's "A Day in the Life," arguably the greatest Beatles song of all, to close it out. So in the end, I can't give it less than a 5 - even if it's boosted by subjective experiences.

Maybe it's because I'm an uncultured millennial but I just do not personally get this album. Like, I understand that it's culturally significant and is one of the most impactful and important albums of all time, but I lack the context for it; I didn't grow up listening to The Beatles. It didn't click with me.

È davvero un peccato perché gli altri album dei Beatles che ho ascoltato qui erano proprio belli. Questo mi cade un po. Ho sorriso molto quando ho trovato qui una delle canzoni usate ne "I promessi sposi in 10 minuti”

It was 20 years ago today…Iconic

Fantastic

fantastic both in concept and sound, love it

The only knock I ever read about this album is that it falls short on the concept. Who cares? It’s a masterpiece - The Beatles at their creative peak. “A Day in the Life” is unbelievable.

How do you not get excited for what’s to come, when the band is introduced and you’re on the edge of your seat waiting for Billy Shears to open the show by telling you he gets high with a little help from his friends, knowing that Lucy is on her way next to take you away with kaleidoscope eyes?! Iconic!!

Classic.

could i write poetry to this? n

I love that this is the response to Pet Shop Sounds by The Beach Boys

Well, ok

Literally the greatest all round album of all time.

It’s the Beatles man!!

A really cool trip, that made me so in love with music when I was a kid. Coming back to it, it still sounds so concise and wonderful, but Within You Without You is not one of the best experiements with the sitar

Classic, we been knew this. not much needs to be said about this one. Masterpiece, super inspiring and all that.

9/10 It’s the Beatles, but is it even their best album? Last time I listened to this album I was actually a little disappointed, but this time it worked very well for me Production is outstanding, loads of great little details. Excellent tactical use of mono sound. Unparalleled deployment of melody Is there another album where so many people know so many of the songs? It isn’t perfect, though, no album with BFTBO Mr Kite! on it can be. Even for a band as unserious as this it is too whimsical Best: A Day In The Life

Right after Sgt. Peppers came out, Clapton took some of the guys out to a show telling them they HAD to see the wild guitarist. The wild guitarist turned out to be Jimi Hendrix and he opened the show with an announcement something to the effect that he had heard the greatest album and wanted to share it with them. So The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the Sgt. Peppers album to a crowd that had Clapton and multiple Beatles in it. It had just come out and were so impressed that they played someone else's album for their show. Hell, if it is good enough for Jimi, it's good enough for me.

I’ve never wanted to give a 4.5 more than I do here. On the one hand, changed the game, amazing production, tra-la-la. On the other, a lot of it was…fine. Filler tracks. On the other-other hand, we are clearly listening to the work of a master, especially with the intro, out to, and Day In The Life. The great parts catch me, the twee parts bore me, it’s got a great legacy, put all that in a blender and… I’ll give it a four-and-a-half, then round up in deference to the landmark achievement that is this album.

Man, keep the 5's coming. This is such a trip and it's so good to hear The Beatles growing and experimenting here.

This was an... experience. I'm not entirely sure what I just listened to but I think I know where early Panic! at the Disco got their inspiration from. This definitely works much better as an album than any of their "classic" singles do on their own. Wild.

7.35 Album. Has Its Highs and Lows

Finally, a Beatles album on my journey. This is not only an album I've listened to before but one of the most notable. There's been plenty said about Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band through the decades since its release, with the big takeaway being just how experimental and pivotal it was for popular music during the counterculture of the late 60s. It's hard to imagine how many mainstream groups before 1967 had songs like "A Day in the Life" with its swelling crescendo or "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" with its Hammond organ-driven carnival madness. It's a good kind of weird, and the boys have taken full advantage of different instruments and studio techniques since they stopped touring. Other highlights include the comb and paper on the instrumental breaks of "Lovely Rita", the clarinets on "When I'm Sixty Four", the tambura and congas breakdown for the final verse of the otherwise uptempo "Getting Better", the harpsichord used throughout "Fixing a Hole", and the Indian instrumentation and overtly spiritual lyrics of "Within You Without You". That all said, my main criticism of Sgt. Pepper is the replay value. The album is bookended by interlude pieces of the boys identifying as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Band and the songs in between are performances from said band. It adds to the overall weirdness, and the opening track and reprise are well executed, though those songs do not get a lot of repeat listens out of me because they serve as loose narratives that segue into their respective next tracks. Also, while I appreciate the song construction and finality of "A Day in the Life", the high-pitched tone and spliced studio chatter at the end come off as a weird afterthought and don't meaningfully contribute to the overall track. Overall, there's a reason why this album usually gets brought up when discussing the Beatles. It's one of those records that in its drug-induced madness helped widen the landscape for popular music. Give it a chance.

Tgis is the beginning of when The Beatles get very, very interesting. They are really coming into their own here, while still letting their influences show, weather those influences be older or newer. Tgis is one of my favs

Iconic classics album.every track a hit.

The sleeve is iconic and there are great songs on it, but its not that great. sorry not sorry

BOM PRA CARALHO

Pretty alright. Still, they need more chicks in this lonely hearts club. A real sausage fest as it stands

Love it

So good.

I enjoyed the show!

Not much more to be said about one of the greatest albums of all time.

I love it, plain and simple. My Beatles journey Bagan when I was really young, and never paid much attention to them until a day in which I listened to them on detail and they blew my mind! Such raw energy, such experimenting minds! Truly one of the most influential bands of all time

Sgt. Pepper’s isn’t just a landmark album — it’s a world unto itself. The Beatles fully embraced the studio as an instrument, crafting an immersive, kaleidoscopic journey that redefined what pop music could be. Every song offers something distinct, yet the album flows with a strange, theatrical cohesion that feels both whimsical and profound. While tracks like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “A Day in the Life,” and the title track often get the spotlight, “Within You Without You” is the quiet revelation — a meditative, mystical piece that transports the listener beyond the psychedelic circus into something deeper. It’s George Harrison at his most spiritual and daring, and it gives the album a philosophical depth that balances the playful experimentation elsewhere. From start to finish, Sgt. Pepper is rich, strange, and timeless — the kind of album that rewards both casual listening and deep dives. Favorite Beatles album, or just one of many in the rotation? Favorite song: "Within You, Without You"

It can be difficult reviewing an album as iconic as this one. What is there to say that hasn’t already been said about this or any Beatles album? What can you honestly contribute that hasn’t already been written and talked about for the last nearly 60 years? I guess it’s the personal stuff, what this album means to you and how you enjoy it. So here’s that. I adore this album, though I do find that I’ve ingested it so much over the last 20 years that I just cannot find anything new about it. My listening today absolutely flew by. I know every inch of every track. There’s nothing new for me here, and it’s impossible for me to pretend to be someone listening to it for the first time and finding something new. It just can’t be done, short of a case of amnesia. This album means a lot to me in that it’s a place of comfort, nostalgia, and familiarity. It makes me think of my parents (who grew up adoring the Beatles), about how they got me a copy of this album on vinyl for my 20th birthday because of the album’s opening lyrics. It makes me think of high school and my Beatles phase, of listening to this album while doing homework or on the bus to and from school. It makes me think of the day the Beatles landed on iTunes and how weird that felt at the time. It makes me think of all the times I felt like my taste in music was superior to everyone else’s my age because this was “real” music. And it makes me embarrassed for my younger self because of how my taste has grown, and how much more tolerant and accepting I am of music I once thought was beneath me. You can get lost in the music itself, but when it all becomes so worn in and comfortable like old leather, what’s left is the memories and emotions you attach to it. And that is what art can do, some say should do. Inspire emotions within the person experiencing it. That’s how I experienced this album today - by remembering it at different times in my life and reminding myself of how long it’s been with me. That’s priceless. I will talk a little about the album itself. “With a Little Help From My Friends” was always a song I wanted to skip to get to “the good stuff.” Today it hit very different, and I love it. How can you dislike the charm in Ringo’s voice? Everything else hit the same as it always has (see my favorites below). Not every track is a complete and total winner in my mind (looking at you, George), but man this truly is a masterpiece. The concept, the art, the songwriting, the arrangements, the production - it all comes together and makes something nearly unbeatable. One of the all timers. Five stars and don’t look back. I hate to play into the narrative and the hype around the band and the album, but it’s hard to deny this album. Standout Tracks: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, With a Little Help from My Friends, Getting Better, When I’m Sixty-Four, Lovely Rita, Good Morning Good Morning, A Day in the Life

Paul McCharmly

I enjoyed it

duh.

Love the Beatles earlier stuff. But this one just doesn’t quite do it for me. It’s fine. Just gets a bit too weird.

Beatles are goated

This album feels like a bunch of musical side quests of each Beatle starting to hone their individual styles. Not my favorite Beatles album overall, but a very solid listen with a perfect ending in A Day in the Life

Great album of classics and fun songs from the Beatles. Not the most cohesive, but a fun mix of songs that I love. Grant finds When I’m 64 to be relatable today.

An ok album

One of the all time greats

Classic for a reason. Huge juxtaposition between songs such as within you and she’s leaving home but somehow it works 8/10

I legally have to give it a 5, sorry. Back in my Beatles days (9-11th grade), I would have said it was a 4 instinctively (out of hatred for She's Leaving Home and loyalty to Magical Mystery Tour) but I love the second half too much to not round up to a 5. I won't even write out all of my thoughts bc I have too much to say. Good Morning Good Morning + Lovely Rita...... the GOATs.....

Might be a tad overrated as far as Beatles albums go, but still one of the all-time greats. A Day in a Life is my fav Beatles song, so it definitely has that going for it. 5/5

overrated in some respects, still a 5

Anyone who says this is less than five stars is fake news

Not the best album in their discography but had a bunch of highlights.

Obviously wonderful. In many ways this feels the initial blending of rock and pop that would be so prevalent across the industry for the next few decades.

3.5

Great at the time of its release and age has not diminished it.

One of the all time classics

Easy 5/5

jawn

So many fantastic musical works trace their roots back here. Sgt Pepper’s shines when eschewing traditional pop structures, and indeed the only subpar portions of the album are a few repetitive choruses that outstay their welcome. The breadth and creativity of instrumentation has rarely been matched since. I wouldn’t say this is my favorite Beatles record, but i’d wager it’s their most important. Listened to: on a bus to NYC. Favorite tracks: She’s Leaving Home, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

I'll state upfront I love the Beatles music, it's all important and it's all beautiful so Ill review this ranked against the Beatles other albums. This isn't that good. Revolver has better songs. Magical mystery tour is more psychedelic,. The white album is more experimental. Please, please me has more energy. Most importantly it's the actual last Beatles album I would recommend to someone. 6/10 overrated

my use of the daily 1001 albums generator (sticking strictly to cursory listens rather then full multi listen multi day chewings like i usually do now) begins by: derailing my already occurring beatles revisit project. yay! as such i will leave it to that project to fully reckon with my weird relationship to this thing. i have instinctively strong reactions to all of the peak period beatles records Except this one...something about its particular showmanship keeps me at a weird distance even tho all the songs r nice. it makes me feel insane honestly, just within the boundaries of my own taste...this is an eccentric, striking, detailed piece of art that contributed dna to basically all of my favorite aesthetically unified pop albums from hounds of love to skylarking to the works of the moody blues. hope this gets easier to reckon with when i reach it in chronological order, but none of this difficulty is from lack of trying or experience...i have listened to Way too much beatles, but this is the only record so far where i rly feel that fact weighing on me

with a little help from my friends lucy in the sky with diamonds

I’ve been waiting for a Beatles record to come up. Never listened to an album in its entirety so looking forward to this. It should be noted I always thought the Beatles were overrated. Yeah it is fine I’m Not blown away.

It's Bloody Sgt Pepper what more do you want you don't need anyone to tell you to listen to it just do it. It's one of the most influential albums of all time by one of the most influential bands of all time, free from touring they could create and play about in the studio and in doing so influenced generations to come. Is it their best album? To some yes to me no but I'm not going to argue how great this album is. The title track and it's reprise are exceptional as are Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Getting Better, She's Leaving Home & Lovely Rita but the closing track A Day In The Life is mind blowing.

Overrated! The Kinks nailed the Little England concept album a year later, with The Village Green Preservation Society. With that said, A Day in the Life is one of the greatest songs ever written, and must have sounded like a bolt from the blue in ‘67.

The grand daddy of concept albums. Features, arguably, the greatest Lennon McCartney collaboration, A Day In The Life.

Great album. Great performance, exploring sounds and styles. Made a timeless album

Top Banana.

This is very obviously a classic album and getting five stars. It was nice to have the excuse to listen to it again. It's probably not my favourite album by the Beatles. In fact, it's "classic" status puts me off from listening to it! I feel like there should be a version of this that has the album as one disc and then Strawberry Fields... and Penny Lane as disc 2. And nothing else. So you don't need to muck about searching among various takes and rehearsals to find the songs of the single.

What can said that’s not already been said… a game changer at the time and remains an interesting enough musical oddity to retain its charm….

Big up, Billy Shears

This music was probably a play at some point, or a musical that I haven't been much aware of. I wonder if this was very odd to fanatical Beatles fans at the time.

That was a good album.

One of the main albums that my Dad went out and bought, I learned most of the words, and loved it, playing many time!! 4 stars

слишком много цирка, я люблю поклассичнее, не мой любимый альбом

Much more enjoyable than the other Beatles stuff. Their experimental phase created some more fun music, rather than the early pop stuff that is whiney and samey. 4/5

Lots of Art Rock. Most well known song probably "Lucy in the Sky with diamonds".

Det bedste ved den er, at det nok er toppen af Lennon/McCartneys samarbejde - McCartneys popsange er på sit mest kreative og eksperimenterende, Lennons eksperimenter har ikke taget overhånd. Rigtig fed og banebrydende produktion. Det dårlige er, at de enkelte sange (med undtagelse af A Day in the Life) simpelthen ikke er bangers :/

Jeg elsker at det her er et klassisk "konceptalbum" men der er ikke rigtig noget koncept. Produktionen er mindblowing for sin tid og alle sangene er gode. A Day in the Life er en all timer.

God start på den her plade, men bliver lidt kedelig i længden. Jeg var mere til Revolver, på trods af et par enkelte bangers på den her. Pladen virker som om den har haft mere fokus på konceptet, end at lave gode sange.

Mostly for Day in the Life. I agree with the modern take that revolver is better.

Not my favorite from them but still an awesome album

While not my #1 favorite Beatles album, definitely top 5

Not great for a Beatles album

I've never actually listened to this album. I didn't know they did With a Little Help From my Friend. Pretty much the only good song here. Lucy in the Sky isn't bad, but takes a while to pick up. Overall, a garbled mess. Would never listen to this again.

Perfection

For a long time this was my favourite Beatles album. I think I switch every few years, I would have said the White Album last while here. I recently came around on Abbey Road after hearing it on vinyl and the album making so much more sense than listening on iTunes. I picked Sgt Peppers up on vinyl a few months ago and may have to put this back at the top of my rankings. I also totally turned into that guy when A Day in the Life came on and I was trying to explain what each of the sections meant hahah. When I got into the Beatles in the early 2000s Sgt Pepper was the Center of my fascination. I’ve read several books about this and seen most of the best documentaries about this period. The most impressive part is most acts going to make their ‘Sgt Peppers’ are going to take several years, use several different studios, pull in every musician and likely never complete a master to submit to the studio. Ask Brian Wilson how it went for him. The Beatles knocked this out less than a year after their last album and because McCartney didn’t want to tour. In 2024 parlance this is called ‘king shit’ Anyways I don’t think this is a perfect album. There are misses; With You Within You is a skip. For The Benefit of Mr Kite I’m usually waiting for what’s next. So I think in terms of what the ‘best’ Beatles album it’s gotta be Revolver, Abbey Road, White Album or Rubber Soul. But Sgt Pepper is their greatest because this cements their legacy and it’s honestly the reason we talk about which record is best. It’s such a swing for them and they are at the limits of what technology of the time came do for them. Usually when someone has the resources all available to them in the studio and they want to go for a reach it’s usually pretty messy, bloated, self indulgent. This record is why everyone think a they can succeed where others have failed.

Great, smashing, super!

Kinda expected this to be an automatic 5, I almost gave it 3. Brilliant at their best, much of it felt like filler. Can't say I am a huge Beatles fan, but I do respect them. Probably first time listening to this in entirety. Dunno - just expected more from the songs I hadn't heard 1000 times before.

Highlights: Within You Without You, A Little Help From My Friends. In a nutshell: everything all at once. George: "Try to realise it's all within yourself. No-one else can change your mind." Ringo: "I get by with a little help from my friends" John: "I want to turn you on..." Paul: "Lovely Rita, meter maid. Nothing can come between us. When it gets dark, I tow your heart away..." George is pretty deep here as a 24 year old. Paul's vaudeville fixation starts. John get's lazy and writes a song that's circus themed. Refreshing to hear Ringo up front on his sole song with Paul George and John providing backing vocals. So many styles and influences jumbled together onto the one album. One of the highest selling of all time. Critically lauded. Pop culture fixture. I daresay this is the overrated Beatles album on the list. Ambitious for the time, for sure. It just doesn't hold up with repeat listens as a full album. I'm disappointed. Maybe the hype killed it for me? Overall: 3/10

I wish this album was as good as everyone says it is. There's some great stuff, like a couple of the opening tracks, 'A Day in the Life' obviously, 'Mr Kite' is nice too. The rest is just not very interesting at all, or they try and make up for a mediocre song by throwing some weird instruments into the mix to throw you off and make you think you're listening to some great experimental bit of genius. The best bands of this era managed to make exciting and interesting songs while experimenting at the same time. The Beatles seem to always be struggling to manage that.

Awesome album. Love it!

Noteworthy songs - 808080808 Magical Dream - Kinda catchy synth, but the rest is bland. Ancodia - Good background noise. Cobra Bora - Actually kind of cool, reminds me of Bomberman Hero. Pacific 202 - N64 vibes, but melody isn't great. Donkey Doctor - Nothing too special, weird ending. 808080808 - Really cool beginning. A little slow in the middle but stays interesting enough. Sunrise - Nothing remarkable. The Fat Shadow - Eerie. Very short.

One of the greatest alums of all time!

Not my favorite Beatles album, but still a masterpiece.

### "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles: An In-Depth Review #### Introduction "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," released in 1967, is often heralded as one of the most influential albums in rock history. The Beatles, composed of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, created an innovative and experimental work that not only captured the zeitgeist of the 1960s but also pushed the boundaries of what an album could be. This review delves into the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and its lasting influence, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. #### Lyrics The lyrics on "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" exhibit a range of themes and emotions, reflecting the eclectic nature of the album. 1. **Narrative and Characters**: The concept of the album revolves around an imaginary band, allowing The Beatles to explore various personas. "With a Little Help from My Friends" introduces Billy Shears (Ringo Starr), who sings about the value of friendship and camaraderie. The lyrics are simple yet effective, resonating with a universal message. 2. **Surrealism and Imagery**: Songs like "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" are rich in surreal imagery. Allegedly inspired by a drawing by Lennon's son Julian, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a fantastical world, though often interpreted as a reference to LSD. The song's dreamlike quality is enhanced by its poetic language. 3. **Social Commentary**: "She's Leaving Home" addresses societal issues, depicting the story of a young girl leaving her parents. The lyrics capture the generational divide and the longing for freedom. Similarly, "A Day in the Life" comments on mundane and profound aspects of daily life, culminating in a powerful reflection on existential ennui. 4. **Whimsy and Nostalgia**: McCartney's "When I'm Sixty-Four" is a whimsical look at aging and domestic life, contrasting sharply with the more experimental tracks. "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" draws from a 19th-century circus poster, showcasing Lennon's ability to transform mundane objects into compelling lyrical content. #### Music The musical landscape of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is diverse and groundbreaking, incorporating various genres and innovative techniques. 1. **Instrumentation**: The album features an array of instruments beyond the standard rock setup, including sitar ("Within You Without You"), string sections ("She's Leaving Home"), and brass bands ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"). This eclectic mix adds richness and texture to the music. 2. **Melody and Harmony**: The Beatles' talent for melody is evident throughout the album. Tracks like "Getting Better" and "Fixing a Hole" showcase catchy, upbeat melodies. Vocal harmonies are meticulously arranged, enhancing the emotional impact of the songs. 3. **Rhythm and Structure**: The album's rhythmic diversity is notable. "Good Morning Good Morning" features complex time signatures and abrupt changes, while "Lovely Rita" has a playful, bouncy rhythm. The structure of the songs often defies conventional pop formats, adding an element of surprise and creativity. 4. **Psychedelic Soundscapes**: The influence of psychedelic music is pervasive. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "A Day in the Life" use studio effects like tape loops, reverb, and backward recordings to create otherworldly soundscapes. These techniques enhance the songs' dreamlike and surreal qualities. #### Production The production of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," overseen by George Martin, is one of its most lauded aspects. The album was a pioneering effort in studio experimentation. 1. **Studio Techniques**: The use of multitrack recording allowed for complex arrangements and layering. "A Day in the Life" famously uses an orchestra crescendo, creating a dramatic climax. Techniques like ADT (Artificial Double Tracking) and varispeed were used to manipulate sounds, giving the album a unique sonic character. 2. **Sound Design**: Attention to detail in sound design is evident. For instance, the crossfades between songs create a seamless listening experience. Sound effects, such as the animal noises in "Good Morning Good Morning," add a playful element. 3. **Innovative Use of Technology**: The Beatles and Martin pushed the limits of the recording technology of the time. The mono mix, which the band considered the definitive version, contains subtle differences and unique elements not found in the stereo mix. The meticulous approach to both versions demonstrates the band's commitment to quality and innovation. #### Themes The themes of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" reflect the cultural and social environment of the 1960s. 1. **Identity and Transformation**: The concept of adopting an alter ego band allowed The Beatles to explore themes of identity and transformation. This is particularly evident in the title track and its reprise, framing the album as a theatrical performance. 2. **Nostalgia and Futurism**: The album balances a sense of nostalgia with futuristic elements. Songs like "When I'm Sixty-Four" and "Penny Lane" (recorded during the same sessions) look back with fondness, while tracks like "A Day in the Life" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" push towards new, uncharted territories. 3. **Inner and Outer Worlds**: The lyrics often oscillate between introspective musings and observations of the external world. "Within You Without You" delves into spiritual introspection, influenced by George Harrison’s interest in Indian philosophy, while "Lovely Rita" humorously examines a mundane encounter. 4. **Social Commentary**: The album subtly critiques the status quo and reflects the countercultural movements of the time. "She's Leaving Home" and "A Day in the Life" both provide poignant social commentary, resonating with the youth of the era who were questioning traditional values. #### Influence The influence of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is profound and far-reaching. 1. **Musical Innovation**: The album set new standards for what could be achieved in popular music. Its innovative use of studio techniques and blending of genres inspired countless musicians and producers. 2. **Album as Art Form**: "Sgt. Pepper" elevated the album format to an art form. The cohesive concept, intricate artwork, and seamless flow of songs encouraged artists to think beyond singles and create unified works. 3. **Cultural Impact**: The album captured the spirit of the 1960s, influencing not just music but fashion, art, and literature. It became a symbol of the psychedelic era and the counterculture movement. 4. **Legacy**: Many artists, including Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, and Radiohead, have cited "Sgt. Pepper" as a major influence. It continues to be celebrated in lists of greatest albums and remains a benchmark for artistic ambition in music. #### Pros and Cons **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Production**: The use of advanced studio techniques and experimental soundscapes set a new standard for music production. 2. **Diverse Musical Styles**: The eclectic mix of genres and instruments creates a rich and varied listening experience. 3. **Conceptual Cohesion**: The album's concept and seamless flow contribute to its status as a unified artistic work. 4. **Lyrical Depth**: The lyrics offer a blend of whimsy, social commentary, and introspection, appealing to a wide audience. **Cons:** 1. **Inconsistent Quality**: Some critics argue that not all tracks maintain the same level of quality, with songs like "Lovely Rita" and "Good Morning Good Morning" sometimes seen as weaker compared to others. 2. **Overproduction**: While innovative, the heavy production can sometimes overshadow the raw musicality of the band, making some tracks feel overly polished. 3. **Psychedelic Excess**: The psychedelic elements, while groundbreaking, may not appeal to all listeners and can date the album for those who prefer more straightforward rock. 4. **Concept Limitations**: The loose concept of an alter ego band is not always evident, and some songs feel disconnected from this theme. #### Conclusion "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" remains a monumental achievement in music history. Its innovative approach to production, eclectic musical styles, and profound influence on both music and culture ensure its place as a landmark album. While not without its flaws, the album's strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, making it a timeless classic that continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

Het creatiefste, gekste en muzikaalste wat de Beatles te bieden hebben samengebald op de plaat met de iconische titel en de iconische hoes. Er is vaardig gepield en geknutseld en vervolgens geschaafd om tot een meesterwerk te komen. Zoals bij For the benefit of Mr. Kite, waar uren aan bioscooporgelspel werden verknipt, om maar wat te noemen. En het tegelijk idiote en majestueuze slotakkoord A day in the life (ook leuk om de live-versie van The Analogues eens te bekijken). Ik word hier meer dan vijftig jaar na dato nog heel blij van.

Weer die Beatles…Na een aantal dagen moed verzamelen toch maar eens voor gaan zitten. Even was ik nog hoopvol. Want de eerste rauwe zang luistert best prettig. Het duurt helaas maar kort. Maar het nummer belooft een voorstelling en dat prikkelt zo wel de nieuwsgierigheid. De nieuwsgierigheid wordt al snel de kop in gedrukt. De opening gaat over in het tergend saaie With a Little Help from My Friends. En het stereotype Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds volgt. Ja hoor, weer die verlengde lettergrepen. Lucy in the Skyeyeyeyeye with Diamonds. En die komen nog een paar keer terug: Getting Better (all the tiaaaiiiime), Sheeeeeeeeeeeiiieee’s Leaving Home. Even komt er een blokje semi-bijzondere muziek. Met wat kermis geluid en bijna knappende sitar (en even ook bijna knappende stembanden). En dan krijgen we het muziekles-nummer van dit album: When I’m 64…Denk je dat je alles hebt gehad, krijg je een hele boederij…Zo beloofden een voorstelling en dat is het. Dit gevarieerde album is uiteindelijk een soort tussenweg. De ergernissen zijn niet zo ernstig als bij andere Beatle-albums. De verlengde klinkers zijn veel minder gek dan op With The Beatles. En het muziekles-nummer van dit album is bij lange na nog geen Yellow Submarine. Tegelijk mis ik de positieve uitschieters. De creatieve nummers zijn veel minder interessant dan bijvoorbeeld Tomorrow Never Knows (Revolver) en het album mist sterke kleine nummers als Blackbird (White Album).

Dit is nu zo'n album dat je vooraf verwacht bij de 1001 beste albums aller tijden. Iconische band, iconische hoes, iconisch album. Om nog maar te zwijgen over wat voor invloed dit heeft gehad op de rest vd muziekgeschiedenis. Elke band wil een Sgt. Pepper's maken. Wat mij betreft het beste van the Beatles, omdat het zich ontwikkeld heeft van de zoetsappige Love me Do liedjes van de eerste albums tot volwaardige composities. En afgezien van Within You Without You, waarbij Harrison vooral wil laten zien dat hij de sitar kan bespelen, staat er ook geen enkel slecht nummer op. Al is Good Morning good morning nog wel een twijfelgeval met die boerderijgeluiden. Desalniettemin een vrij eenvoudige 5 om uit te delen.

This album in isolation is very solid but with context of what music was sounding like before it's a huge achievement. You could spend an entire review talking about the experimental nature with rebranding the band and the cover, but the music alone does enough. Great instrumental work that stays forward enough to all stand out when it needs to. Also the amount of instrumental complexity across the album is fantastic.The songs are some of their best, but lyrically and vocally. The only real downside is there isn't a ton of consistency throughout the album, which feels like a gap when the first song pitches it as an experience. Anyone who says this is the best album may be overselling or overgeneralizing some, but anyone who says it's awful is so clearly wrong.

Iconic album cover. Looking over the track list pretty sure I already know at least a third of them. Little Help from my friends, so catchy. Lucy in the Sky tho odd, works. Getting Better seems off. Fixing a Hole not one I recognized but I really liked. A couple songs that don't click... this album is an odd leftover salad of songs When I'm sixty-Four is pleasant. What is going on with this song Good Morning Good Morning? Hmmm break beat on the Reprise. Strong finish. This was a strange disjointed album. Production and a good chunk of songs make this worth checking out. Almost want to give this a 3 for feeling insane.

a classic. nothing i can say that hasn't been said

I'm not a Beatles diehard. I know most of the singles, less than half by heart. This album blew me away, and reading the story behind not only how it changed the band--and all rock music that followed--was absolutely fascinating. The melting pot of genres, sounds, and the massively psychedelic, zany--and most importantly pleasingly interesting--production value makes Sgt Pepper a GEM. And that album cover? Iconic. 5/5 stars: this album truly, without a doubt, belongs on this list. Interesting Factoids From Wikipedia: * Released on 26 May 1967, Sgt. Pepper is regarded by musicologists as an early concept album that advanced the roles of sound composition, extended form, psychedelic imagery, record sleeves, and the producer in popular music. *A key work of British psychedelia, Sgt. Pepper is considered one of the first art rock LPs and a progenitor to progressive rock. *"We were fed up with being the Beatles. We really hated that fucking four little mop-top approach. We were not boys, we were men ... and thought of ourselves as artists rather than just performers." – Paul McCartney *The Beatles took an acetate disc of the completed album to the flat of American singer Cass Elliot, off King's Road in Chelsea. There, at six in the morning, they played it at full volume with speakers set in open window frames. The group's friend and former press agent, Derek Taylor, remembered that residents of the neighbourhood opened their windows and listened without complaint to what they understood to be unreleased Beatles music. *"Sgt. Pepper" was the first pop album to be mastered without the momentary gaps that are typically placed between tracks as a point of demarcation. It made use of two crossfades that blended songs together, giving the impression of a continuous live performance. *In (author Mark) Lewisohn's opinion, "Sgt. Pepper" represents the group's last unified effort, displaying a cohesion that deteriorated immediately following the album's completion and entirely disappeared by the release of The Beatles (also known as the "White Album") in 1968. * Sgt. Pepper was widely perceived by listeners as the soundtrack to the Summer of Love, during a year that author Peter Lavezzoli calls "a watershed moment in the West when the search for higher consciousness and an alternative world view had reached critical mass". *[On "Good Morning, Good Morning]: (John) Lennon was inspired to write "Good Morning Good Morning" after watching a television commercial for Kellogg's Corn Flakes, the jingle from which he adapted for the song's refrain... A series of animal noises appear during the fade-out that are sequenced – at Lennon's request – so that each successive animal could conceivably scare or devour the preceding one. Standout Tracks: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, With A Little Help From My Friends, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Fixing A Hole, She's Leaving Home, When I'm Sixty Four, SPLHCB Reprise, A Day In The Life

Kinda old tbh. And the military theme really dropped off after the intro

The opening, she's leaving home, and a day in the life are some of the best songs ever. Not my fave beatles, but a very solid pick

This album is good. The framing device of it being a different band playing the music is a little goofy but charming. I like the use of a Clarinet quartet on When I’m Sixty Four. In terms of Beatles albums I find myself going back to Revolver and Abbey Road significantly more than this album. It drags a bit in the middle with For The Benefit of Mr. Kite, and Within You Without You.

Maybe not my #1 favorite Beatles album, but it’s pretty close. All the songs are inventive and filled with great fresh details…but they’re also still just really rocking’ fun songs. Not a missed note or a missed opportunity.

Perfect

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is a great opener. followed by the fabulous A little help from my friends. if you cant sing a long to this song then you are missing out. big style. Then lucy. oh lucy in the sky of diamonds. A great mind fuck of a song. I love it. Getting better. always reminds me of the times ive seen McCartney live. Very fond memories. I love the indian influence in this track. ah Mr Kite. we meet again. Reminds me of the showground. A psychedelic trip to the showground! Within you without you - a very interesting song with a tonne of indian influence. A huge diversion in the sound of the album but actually fits well with all the different influences they have in this record. A day in the life. What a beautiful beautiful track. What a way to finish the album. Now Sgt Peppers isnt my fave beatles album, but i have to say its an absolute cracker.

Ah man, the first album I've gotten so far that I know front to back and already love. Was glad that ended up being a favorite Beatles one. This was one of two Beatles cds my parent's owned (the other being Abbey Road) and I can remember listening to it on repeat on my little portable walkman disc player. I used to love to start at all the faces on on the cover, not knowing who most of them were but being fascinated anyway. I haven't done a full listen in AGES though so I was very excited for this. Obviously I am not coming to this at all objectively. It's hard for me to even articulate and pick out why it's so great. I just get hit with an overwhelming nostalgia dopamine hit. It's exploratory, fun, and psychedelic. You never quite know what you will have next and to me all of it is worth a listen. One thought I had while listening for the first time with actually good headphones was "they don't mix them like that anymore." "Within, Without You" and "A Day In The Life" were particularly superb with actually good headphones. There are a lot of amazing songs on here but I think "A Day In The Life" is actually one of the best Beatles songs, not just on this album, but in general. It might not be as catchy and ear wormy as a lot of their better known stuff but I think it's one of the most (if not the most) artful. Anyway, obvious 5 star for me. Great excuse/chance to listen to it again. It's so influential that even if it's not your thing it's definitely worth hearing at least once in your life. But it's also an incredible album aside from that, so hopefully most people get something from it.

Perfect album! Thank for listening it again.

For the benefit of Mr Kite

favorites - a day in the life, being for the benefit of mr kite, sgt. pepper’s lonely hearts club band least favorites - within you without you, fixing a hole

This is not my favorite Beatles - it's a little all over the place. But there are undeniable songs here and Day in the Life is a fantastic closer.

Impressive. Demonstrates so many different influences, sounds, production techniques - yet doesn't come across as a mess, nor particularly dated. I don't love the lyrics, and the songs that have more overt British music hall influences are the ones I like the least. Best track - the Ravi Shankar / pop mashup of 'Within You Without You'.

Pure magic. What I imagine is hard for most people to pallet here is how jarring some of instrumental choices must be. How the music can go from soft to gigantic in the span of a measure. It is alarming in instances, and that can be tough to grasp. For me it is creative and freeing in its approach to musical expansion. I don’t fully understand the hows, whys, and whats, but I understand the beauty of this artwork. There are some seriously thoughtful compositions here and the music is unlike anything else. This album created genres, and expanded pop and rock.

Classic album that changed the way popular music was recorded and presented.

It is, indeed, a masterpiece ;-)

I’m excited to listen to this album start to finish. I know all the songs. I’ve just never listened to them in this order. This is the Beatles. What can I say? I love this album.

The most overrated, overhyped, over-lauded, boring canonical rock album of all time. I've always hated it. I've hated it since the day I got the Rolling Stone 500 greatest albums coffee table book in like 2005 and set about understanding the shape of the cultural critical consensus canon, and subsequently wasted $15 on a remastered CD copy at my local FYE CD shop. I grew up on classic rock radio where this record got no burn, outside of maybe the occasional spin of Sgt Peppers --> With a Little Help From My Friends, and the even more occasional late night run of "A Day in the Life" which really are the only worthwhile things here. I maybe have a little time of day for "Getting Better" but just about everything else here is like audio melatonin for me. These sonic, studio experiments feel entirely like cerebral exercises and there's little to no emotional heft, weight, or impact in the music. Which is maybe why I actually kind of like "When I'm Sixty-Four" which despite all it's twee, cutesy-ness actually manages to express a cute sentiment. Magical Mystery Tour is superior in my mind, and since I've always been one to take sides in binary musical debates this album can't hold a candle to Pet Sounds.

I don’t love the Beatles but this is my favorite of their albums

Easy 5 for me. Beatles + psychedelics = perfect music.

a fine album from the boys from liverpool. a psychedelic journey brought to us by the fictitious sergeant pepper and his band. every single track on this album is listenable, a feat not often accomplished on this album challenge. there’s a reason that this album is often listed as one of the greatest albums of all time, as it is magical from the first moment until the conclusion. highlights: “with a little help from my friends” “fixing a hole” “being for the benefit of mr. kite!” “when i’m sixty-four”

This album is something so personal to me. nostalgia bias bc i grew up with it but just like holy fucking wow. Potentially the best closing track of all time. so fun, still sounds fresh today, and i absolutely enjoyed the show top 3 - a day in the life, lucy in the sky with diamonds, she’s leaving home

My favorite Beatles album!! There's not enough good things I can say about this record. The deep cuts, the flow, the depth of the lyrics, the drug influence ... it's all there ripe in the 67'. It's just brilliant.

Quoi dire de plus à ce point, ce sont les Beatles. Probablement le meilleur album j'ai eu d'eux à date, après White Album. j'ai bien aimé l'aspect introduction et conclusion de l'album, mais globalement ça ne se fait pas tant ressentir comme un album avec une linéarité ou un concept, donc c'est un peu décevant. Il y a parmis les meilleurs chansons du groupe, mais trop de moments mornes. 7.5/10