A Hard Day's Night

Pretty good. Do these guys have any other albums?

It's about damn time. 136 albums and I finally get a Beatles album. I calculated the probability and there was supposed to be a nearly 2/3 chance I should have already got a Beatles album by now. But finally. This album is underrated. I said it. Why? Just look up people's reviews on this page or on reddit or wherever. They'll say, "Oh well I prefer this later Beatles album" and of course you do, the innovation in instrumentation, songwriting, and production spirals out of control following Rubber Soul. But you can't unfairly give this a lower rating cause you have to compare it to something entirely different. Anyway... This is my favorite pre-Rubber Soul album. No covers. Full on McCartney-Lennon pop songwriting genius from start to end. There's something to love about each track. Let's start with the songs I think are perfect. "A Hard Day's Night", "If I Fell", "And I Love Her", and "Can't Buy Me Love". Between superb vocals, complex chord progressions, impactful lyrics, and a fistful of energy and punk, these songs reflect exactly why they're so loved. It's hard to even come close to mimicking these songs, even if you knew their secrets. There are some interesting quirks here and there, like how in "Any Time At All" it feels a bit empty, and yes it is supposed to have more lyrics, but it doesn't detract the power in Lennon's voice, McCartney's high pitch support, and catchy melodic tune. Even "weaker" songs like "I'll Cry Instead" have interesting chord changes and instrument choices that don't make for a dull experience. The Beatles are a pop sensation, and I swear it's really hard for me to write what I love about Beatles albums. I discovered the entire Beatles discography when I was 10, and I never listened to any other album until I was in college. I kept playing those same albums on repeat for years, and even now they're my most frequently visited. I can sing along to every song in their discography. So how can I tell this is worthy of the 5 stars? I can measure how much I like each song but how excited I am to sing along to each of them. So a song like "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" I don't feel much a push to sing along to, and likewise "I'll Cry Instead" I'm the least enthusiastic about. Is this a bias toward catchy pop songs? Well, after knowing all the lyrics to the Abbey Road Medley or the unusual picks in Sgt Pepper or White Album, I don't believe that's the case. Just the ones that really grab my attention. And with this album, more so than any other pre-Rubber Soul album I can belt all the lyrics with some degree of intense enthusiasm. There was nothing that even came close to The Beatles in the early 60s. At least later in the decade you had rock albums by Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Love, etc... but not this early. You were dealing with the likes of Bobby Vinton and Andy Williams... who cares? This album more so than the other pre-RS displays their incredible level of innovation that everyone would follow and adapt to. It's important not to disregard these early Beatles albums. When I'm looking for classic rock n roll, early Beatles albums will always be the first place I look.

This does nothing to dispel my belief that The Beatles are one of the most over rated bands ever. Sound like a slightly updated version of the Everly brothers. I think their position in pop culture buys them a lot of good will.

they're horny and annoying

Top of the pile of the early Beatles albums, and also technically a soundtrack. John has a lot of machismo throughout the record, while Paul seems a bit more coy and smitten. You start to get a small taste of things to come as the songwriting starts to get more focused.

Haven't really done super-deep dives on any pre-Rubber Soul Beatles records, so this was fun - every song under three minutes and the whole record done in 30. Even the songs I wasn't familiar with were immediately catchy. Rightfully thought of as the pinnacle of this era.

Possibly the best of the Beatles Pop albums. Features all time great tracks like ‘Hard Days Night’ & ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ as well as some lesser known greats like ‘I Should Have Known Better’

The first Beatles album containing only original compositions finds the greatest songwriting duo of all time still honing their craft. They won't get it perfect until Help! one year later, but there's enough on this record to show that this lot are here to be taken seriously as composers, not just mop-haired pop stars. Lennon's wicked tongue launches its two pronged attack on, 'I'll Cry Instead' and, 'You Can't Do That', fueled by insecurity and childhood resentment, which contrasts superbly with McCartney's more refined and palatable, 'Can't Buy Me Love' and, 'If I Fell'. They're on their way.

Dumb beatles >>>>>> Introspective Beatles

The Beebles

1 Ah fuck here we go. I have a complicated relationship with The Beatles - in that I generally really don't care for The Beatles. However, after sitting down and giving A Hard Day's Night a good listen... Yeah not much has changed. This is The Beatles at their most bubble gum-poppy, and I just really can't say I see the appeal. Don't have much else to say on this one. Favorite songs: ???? Any Time at All I suppose

The perfect early Beatles album. Has a ton of classics and some hidden gems too. The harmonies on this one are unmatched and the instrumental is improved from "With The Beatles" (although even that was good). This album is pretty significant for The Beatles because it is the first one to feature only songs written by them. The lyrics are an improvement from previous albums but don't compare to later ones. Still, it's an album I like to listen all the time. Also the cover is great! Favorite songs: A Hard Day's Night, I Should Have Known Better, If I Fell, And I Love Her, Tell Me Why, Can't Buy Me Love, Any Time At All, You Can't Do That, I'll Be Back

The best of the early Beatles records, and the peak of their early pop, Beatlemania years. The quintessential pop album by the quintessential British band. First album of fully original material and every song is a winner from the opening iconic chord of the title track, to the unexpected and premature fade out at the end of 'I'll Be Back'. What's staggering is this would be most bands high point yet the Beatles would get better than this, albeit their best albums would be purely studio affairs. Much has been written elsewhere about this album, it's influence and legacy but all you need to know is that it is that good and is easily a 5 star affair.

Great stuff.

’m a much bigger fan of John than Paul mostly due to the Beatles post touring years. Regardless, a John dominated LP suits me just fine. Very solid album with only a  few minutes of filler.  And HDN is from the days when few bands (particularly white bands) putting out  a lot of pumping music.

Not the Rolling Stones.

A John album, but Paul gets to share lead vocals with him on the perfect title track. The George song is fine, but he's not trying to take you home as much he's just looking for someone to dance with. Not much for Ringo to do, although he allegedly originated the album's title, which in turn means he originated the movie's title, where he's featured prominently. Plus I enjoy his cowbell on the title track he inspired. This is either the sixth or seventh best Beatles album, but it's a landmark album: the first one where every song was written by Lennon/McCartney. It's also 30 minutes of pure bliss.

"A Hard Day's Night" is the third studio album from The Beatles and the first album with all Lennon/McCartney originals. The writing and recording of the album coincided with the filming of their movie with the same name. Side one contains all songs written for and from the movie and were recorded before the filming. To complete an album, additional songs were recorded both before and after the filming. As for the music, yeah, they're all pop classics. "Sputnikmusic"'s Dave Donnelly said it best and I have nothing to add: "short, peppy, pop songs characterized by layered vocals, immediate choruses and understated instrumentation." The US version is different with songs from the George Martin's film score. I admit I would need a diagram of all the US and UK early Beatle album differences. This is the first album with George Harrison using a 12-string Rickenbacker guitar which had great influences on bands like the Byrds. Also, of note, no songs sung by Ringo and no Harrison written songs. Oh, Ringo is credited with the album'/film title with a comment he made during filming. Fun fact. Hard to critique classics and side one starts out with three bona-fide classics: "A Hard Day's Night" with Harrison's guitar starting note. Here's your short, peppy, pop. Oh, McCartney on the cowbell. "I Should Have Known Better" has that great harmonica start and those harmonies. Speaking of harmonies, the third song "If I Fell" has plenty of them and is a ballad of sorts. And, the first side ends with the first single and McCartney song and composed "Can't Buy Me Love." What I can say? Although not as hit-packed, the second side continues the great pop songs. Two favorites for me are the McCartney "Things We Said Today" with his lead singing and the harmonies and Lennon's "You Can't Do That" - I'm a sucker for cowbell. This album is an obvious classic and I admit it's the first time for me listening to it from start to finish. I've listened to their albums starting with "Rubber Soul" multiple, multiple times. Not so much their very early stuff. Well, that's changing.

A pretentious-free honest straight up rock pop album. Amazing what the Beatles could from the beginning. I know nowadays songs like You can’t do that are impresentable, and with good reason I guess but it’s an almost 60 year old album! Give it a break and enjoy the sound of simpler times, also, Can’t buy me love and the title track rock hard af. I wonder how this album will sound once they make the “stereo 2024 mix”, for me the top was the Mono edition from 2014

The Beatles’ first record to feature entirely original compositions, and the only one written solely by Lennon-McCartney, A Hard Day’s Night finds the songwriting partnership realizing its full potential, and the band in full swing. George’s jangling guitar had an immeasurable influence on the folk-rock movement, and Ringo’s propulsive rhythms serve as a driving force throughout. Although the group would achieve a higher degree of artistic and critical success in later years, this record stands as the pinnacle of their early work, the purest form of Beatlemania to be heard, and a sign of wonderful things to come. Standout Tracks: A Hard Day’s Night, And I Love Her, Can’t Buy Me Love, Things We Said Today, I’ll Be Back

The quintessential Beatles album. Filled to the brim with catchy tunes and full of the energy that brought them to the top of the music world.

1. + 2. + 3. = 4. + 5. = 6. - 7. = 8. + 9. = 10. + 11. - 12. + 13. +

While my heart lies with post-Rubber Soul Beatles, this album is probably their best showcase of their early sound. A strong and well done collection right here.

One Direction’s “Midnight Memories” for Boomers – two timeless singles and then boardroom-crafted teenybopper filler. Actually, scratch that, because I like the 1D album better overall, and both "A Hard Days Night" and "Can't Buy Me Love" are low-tier Beatles singles, even for the first half of their career. Important for what the Beatles became, sure, but it's the least essential original material in their whole discography, in my opinion. At least the film is actually fun.

Taas kerran Beatles näyttää. Hyvä ja tehokas levy täynnä just sopivan mittasia poprock-ralleja. Kyl tälle femma irtoaa.

It's a remarkable album gleaming with youthful exuberance and inexhaustible creativity—fabulous harmonies, fabulous lyrics, and fabulously on-point. The Fab Four certainly earned the name here!

Classic. Iconic. Amazing.

A great album. One of the best Beatle albums from the first half of their career.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+⭐ An extra star for being almost perfect.

Finally! A Beatles Album! Album 27 on my queue. A true classic - and nice to hear their first true Lennon/McCartney major effort. Lots of hits you know and love. Good to hear some lesser knowns (when I get home) . I forgot how short these albums were - 33 minutes for 13 songs?! Video clip at the end a nice bonus! Enjoy

The Beatles were a staple of the music played in our house when I was growing up. My parents had quite a few of their albums on vinyl (my dad had an opportunity to purchase The White Album on white vinyl, but passed because the person selling it wanted like $20 for it. But yet he and my mom spent thousands on Thomas Kinkade paintings...), we would play "Birthday" on every birthday, and Beatles' lyrics were often quoted in conversation. I still listen to The Beatles every now and then, but I don't think I've ever listened to an entire album of theirs from start to finish (maybe I've listened to all of Revolver or The White Album). I definitely prefer their later works (everyone makes better music when they're on drugs, and I will not be swayed from this), but I really enjoyed sitting back and giving this album a thorough listen. John and Paul really did a great job of writing this album. The lyrics are incredibly catchy and fun to sing along too, and the instrumentation is great too. I love that you can hear so much going on instrumentally; at times it sounds like there's closer to eight people in the studio, rather than a quartet. It's easy to see how these guys started off making "typical pop music," but then evolved so much artistically over their career. Even though the instrumentation may seem rudimentary, every note is executed with perfection, and it all blends together seamlessly to make a sound that was often imitated, but never duplicated. Recently, it seems like The Beatles have been labeled as 'overrated' by a lot of people, but that's utter bullshit. No one has had the career that these guys had, and the sheer volume and quality of their catalog over less than a decade is a marvel and will never be duplicated.

The first Beatles album with all songs written by Lennon and McCartney, the album and film combo kick started the rock and roll/folk music explosion in the 60s and opened up the door for British musicians to get big in the US. MEGA influential in other words. There's something so charming and appealing about this album. It makes me feel safe and cosy and nostalgic because all these tracks remind me of endless hours of drinking wine and working through the Beatles chord book with friends. The fact of how freaking difficult to play/complicated their tunes mostly are is confirmation of the song-writing genius, even if they sound like simple catchy songs. It sounds great, the 12-string electric guitar gives it something very unique for the time and the signature layered but very close harmonies add to those feelings and make it very distinctive. They had such a knack for writing extremely relevant and catchy tunes, this album was kind of the first time they show cased those skills after two albums of mostly rock and roll covers. A Hard Day's Night is iconic, I love the fact that Ringo always said really weird things like this and they just built it into their songs, it makes me want to be part of the group because it just sounds so nice and funny. And I Love Her is also a top banger. The artwork is excellent. This vintage photography style makes them all look like statues/busts which is cool.

Of course like many fans I prefer the later Beatles period but this album is probably one of their best early-years ones. First of all it’s all original songs. Some of them sound even more « modern » than others from 1964. McCartney/Lennon prove their songwriting talents and their ability to create simple yet not that simple melodies. Though not as elaborated as their later period albums, A Hard Day’s Night still shows some audacious chords changes and original arrangements. Of course my favourite song is “And I Love Her” which for me could totally have been a post-Rubber Soul song. Brilliant album. Loved it.

I mean...

It’s The Beatles: of course it’s going to be great

Its the Beatles...but not one of their best. Sadly, because they are the Beatles, they get judged against themselves.

A good album but they hadn't hit their creative stride quite yet

It was better than I thought. Sometimes the simplicity in the music just makes you feel good and it made the vocals stronger

This record couldn’t have been recommended on a better day. The Best Show is doing a 24 hour marathon show, and I am way more interested in that than hearing The Beatles for the 100,000th time in my 42 years. I know this record, grew up with it thanks to my Mom. So I don’t have to listen again to have an opinion on this one. If you love the Beatles, you’re gonna like this record. Hell, if the Beatles walked in to your house and dropped a deuce in your cereal bowl, you’d probably like that, too. If you don’t like the Beatles, you’re probably not gonna like this one either. Like most everything else, the truth is somewhere in between…it’s an ok record. Now if you’ll excuse that gross over-simplification masquerading as a review of an album by a band most people think can do no wrong, the last three hours of the Best Show 24 hour show are calling my name.

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I mean, does it get better than this? This is like a turning point of music and possibly even society. This is the beginning of their albums not really having any duds or forgettable takes. And the movie is great.

Hard to complain about this one. Tons of excellent singles, and a few really great deep cuts. The movie is also pretty fantastic. “Can’t Buy Me Love” is one of my favourite Beatles tunes, the wistful chorus melody is one of the best things to come from the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. I think the only complaint I can come up with is that this album isn’t Rubber Soul. There’s a good reason that the Beatles were far and away the most popular band in the world for a very long time. There’s really not much more to say about this record, it’s just super enjoyable to listen to. 4.5*

Always great

I love this album and I love this movie. I know a lot of pop stars have stints as film actors, but I don’t think anyone can do it with the same style as the Beatles. Extra fun with my 10-year old singing along in the backseat.

Forgot how much I liked this album

I'm at home listening and Everything seems to be right.

Earlier Beatles is obviously a different proposition than the later records, but this is still an album full of lovely melodies and harmonies. We're starting to see more intricate or offbeat compositions with some darker tones. A Hard Day's Night is a strong start and the next few album cuts are all good to excellent. And I Love Her is one of the great early Beatles ballads. Can't Buy Me Love closes out of the first half. Onto side two, and Any Time At All is a great lesser known song with a strong chorus. Things We Said Today is another very good one with a darker feel to it, mostly in a minor key. We close with I'll Be Back and it might be my favorite song here. Haunting and beautiful. They always manage to start and finish both sides of a record with really strong pieces and this pulls everything together. Not my favorite from them, but still gets top marks.

my favourite beatles record. the red canadian version was one of my first lps. this version has more songs, unfortunately including "you can't do that," one of john's spousal abuse anthems.

Superb, a real band

30 minutes of utter perfection. There isn't a duff track here. They're all so well-written and precisely tooled.

Not the best Beatles' album but I can't vote anything but five stars when it comes to them.

It's A Hard Day's Night.

It's the fab 4 need I say anymore!!

The impact these Beatles albums have had on the music I've listened to in my life is immeasurable. Jerry Garcia saw A Hard Day's Night in the theater and decided he wanted to be a musician. No Jerry, no Grateful Dead. Immeasurable.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! RINGO HAS A SEXY NOSE!!! RINGO HAS A SEXY NOSE!!! AND PAUL MCCARTNEY, IF YOU'RE LISTENING. ADRIENNE FROM BROOKLYN LOVES YOU WITH ALL HER HEART!!! This is peak beatlemania, early Beatles at their best. Perfect harmonies and great melodies. Their first album full of original material too

The best early Beatles album by far, listening to this walking the cold streets of Xi An was a heart warming experience. They may all be soapy love songs but the fab 4 really know how to pull on the heart strings. And I love her top 5 Beatles song no competition.

Am I being nostalgic? Perhaps.

🫶

I feel like I have heard this album before even though I don't know if I ever listened to it in it's entirety. I really enjoyed all the songs. I wouldn't change a thing. Go Beatles. These guys are pretty good.

Bangers all. Track after track. Sure, some of their later material is more inventive and creative and cool. However, it couldn’t have happened without this material coming first, and, in certain moods, this is the highest art of the form, ever.

## In-Depth Review of *A Hard Day's Night* by The Beatles The Beatles' album *A Hard Day's Night*, released on July 10, 1964, is a landmark in the history of popular music. It marks a significant evolution in the band's sound and songwriting, showcasing their ability to craft memorable melodies and relatable lyrics. This review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence while also outlining its pros and cons. ****Lyrics and Themes The lyrics of *A Hard Day's Night* reflect the everyday experiences of love, work, and the emotional highs and lows that accompany them. The title track opens with the iconic line, "It's been a hard day's night," immediately setting the tone for a narrative about exhaustion juxtaposed with the comfort found in love. This theme resonates throughout the album: - **Work and Exhaustion**: Many songs express the fatigue that comes from hard work, such as "I’ve been working like a dog," which captures the universal struggle of balancing labor with personal life. - **Love and Connection**: The recurring motif of love as a source of solace is evident in tracks like "And I Love Her," where McCartney’s heartfelt lyrics convey deep emotional sincerity. - **Frustration and Jealousy**: Songs like "You Can't Do That" explore themes of jealousy and possessiveness, showcasing Lennon’s ability to articulate complex emotions. Overall, the lyrics are characterized by their simplicity yet profound relatability, making them accessible to a wide audience. ****Music and Production Musically, *A Hard Day's Night* is notable for its innovative sound and production techniques. The album features a blend of rock and pop elements that were groundbreaking for its time: - **Instrumentation**: The use of George Harrison's Rickenbacker 12-string guitar creates a bright, jangly sound that became a defining characteristic of the album. The opening chord of the title track is particularly iconic, instantly recognizable and often cited as one of the greatest opening chords in rock history. - **Vocal Harmonies**: The Beatles' signature harmonies are prominently featured throughout the album. Lennon and McCartney's vocal interplay adds depth to tracks like "If I Fell" and "Things We Said Today," showcasing their growth as songwriters. - **Production Quality**: Produced by George Martin, the album benefits from his expertise in blending raw energy with polished sound. Martin utilized new four-track recording technology to enhance the clarity and richness of the music, allowing for intricate arrangements that were previously unattainable. The combination of these elements results in an album that feels cohesive yet diverse, with each track offering something unique while contributing to an overall sense of joy and exuberance. ****Influence *A Hard Day's Night* had a profound impact on both The Beatles' career trajectory and the broader music landscape: - **Cultural Significance**: Released alongside their first feature film of the same name, the album helped solidify The Beatles as cultural icons during the height of Beatlemania. The film's success introduced their music to an even wider audience, further embedding them in popular culture. - **Songwriting Evolution**: This album marked The Beatles' first entirely original soundtrack, showcasing their maturation as songwriters. The quality of their compositions set new standards for pop music and influenced countless artists who followed. - **Legacy**: Songs from *A Hard Day's Night* have been covered by numerous artists across various genres, demonstrating its lasting appeal. Tracks like "Can't Buy Me Love" remain staples in popular music repertoires today. ****Pros and Cons While *A Hard Day's Night* is widely regarded as one of The Beatles' essential works, it is not without its critiques: **Pros**: - **All-original Content**: This is the first Beatles album featuring only original songs, showcasing their songwriting prowess. - **Catchy Melodies**: The album is filled with infectious hooks that have stood the test of time. - **Cohesive Sound**: Despite its diversity in style, the album maintains a cohesive sound that reflects The Beatles' early pop-rock identity. - **Cultural Impact**: It played a significant role in shaping 1960s pop culture and establishing The Beatles as global superstars. **Cons**: - **Simplicity in Lyrics**: Some critics argue that while relatable, the lyrics can be overly simplistic compared to later works by The Beatles. - **Limited Musical Complexity**: Compared to subsequent albums like *Rubber Soul* or *Revolver*, *A Hard Day's Night* may seem less musically adventurous. - **Perception as 'Lightweight'**: Some listeners view it as part of their early 'moptop' phase, which can overshadow its artistic merits. In summary, *A Hard Day's Night* stands out as a pivotal moment in The Beatles' evolution as artists. Its combination of relatable lyrics, catchy melodies, innovative production techniques, and cultural significance solidifies its place in music history. While it has its limitations compared to later masterpieces, it remains an essential listen for anyone interested in understanding the trajectory of popular music in the 1960s.

Listened to the whole thing to check it was still 5 stars and fuck yes it is.

Not my cup of tea but I recognize that the Beatles are supremely talented trailblazers.

Con la beatlemanía recorriendo el planeta, en 1964 este disco y la película que lo acompañó pusieron a los de Liverpool muy por encima de todo lo visto hasta entonces. La canción que da título al disco, "A Hard Day's Night" anuncia un disco brillante y con una producción extraordinaria, y una letra eufórica y alegre sobre el amor. La letra, eso sí, pertenece a su tiempo, cuando la mujer no se había incorporado plenamente al mercado del trabajo y solían ser amas de casa. Pero el amor al que cantan los Beatles del hombre que llega a casa tras el duro trabajo es un sentimiento real y verdadero. Más allá de ésta, el disco está repleto de auténticos temazos que no me canso de escuchar una y otra vez: "Can't Buy Me Love", "Tell Me Why", "If I Fell" o "I'll Be Back" por decir unas pocas. Pero para mí la canción de este disco que más me ha marcado y más me gusta por encima de todas es "An I Love Her". Si alguna vez te has enamorado, seguro que esta es tu canción.

Great album!!! Every song was great.

Early Beatles never disappoint

Quite Lennony. I do find it a little sad that “And I Love Her” sounds like it could have been written at any time in the last 60 years of McCartney’s career.

I love the Beatles' early work. All the experimentation is fun and everything, but sometimes you just want some straight ahead pop that has a few interesting chordal choices and notes choices.

Full 5 stars

kurt cobain!

The temptation is to look at an early Beatles and hesitate to give it top marks because it's so earnest and sunshiney. But I'm just happy when listening to it, singing along and harmonizing. A Hard Day's Night is imprinted on me — and pop culture, both.

October 18, 2024 Album 930: After 7 main albums and 5 solo ones, no more Beatles for the rest of the list! I kinda liked knowing the next random album might be an excuse to revisit the Fab Four, but since many of the albums I dreaded the most- Napalm Death, Public Image Ltd., 2-hr-long drum-and-bass records- are also behind me, I shouldn’t need my comfort listens to fall back on for a while 🥺 About AHDN: In a perfect world, it would contain “This Boy”, labelled as “Ringo’s Theme” in the actual movie soundtrack. But alas, we must settle for near-perfect. The songs that ARE contained within are gems. If I had to choose a least favourite it would probably be “I’ll Cry Instead”, but only because John did the country ditty better on Beatles for Sale and Help!. If I had to choose a favourite… today it’s “If I Fell”, a fragile duet that heralds the more artsy direction they would be heading in. But most days- it’s all about that title track baby 🎸 🎸 🎸 “I’ll Be Back”, “Things We Said Today” & “I’m Happy Just to Dance With You” shoulda been big, but considering the saturation of Beatles Billboard hits at the time, maybe it’s best they didn’t

Bingo, Bango, Bongo and Irving are pretty good!

Sheer brilliance!

Innovation and power around every corner. I can't get up on the karaoke stage and sing Can't Buy Me Love this many times and not award the full 5 stars.

One of the Beatles greatest albums .. but they are all good really

There’s a certain lofi charm to this album. This feels smack in the middle between their rockabilly influences and their genre-defining future. A cool cultural artifact.

Good album, but to be honest I am kind of sick of The Beatles.

The first album where Lennon and McCartney write all the tunes and prove beyond anyone's doubt that they really were leagues ahead of anyone else out there. On the surface they songs seem to be fairly straighforward pop but dig a little deeper and all the misery, frustration, lust, love and raw sexual innuendo is surpringsly there - how did no one spot this? I'll answer: the tunes are just too fucking good. Also, the film is great too. Best Tracks: A Hard Day's Night; Can't Buy Me Love; Things We Said Today

Their best early period album before they started experimenting on Rubber Soul. It’s their best early album because all of the songs are Lennon and McCartney originals. Everything is good, nothing objectionable or clunky. I probably wouldn’t turn to it if I was in a Beatles mood per se but I would t skip any of the tracks either.

A true classic

Pure effortless gold. The Beatles of the early 60s produced perfect sound that the bands of today cannot achieve with auto tuning. Albums like this require 6 stars.

Hard Day's night is significant for being the first Beatles album where all of the songs were written by the Beatles. And even though they would go on to make much better albums, A Hard Day's Night would be the best album in nearly any other band's catalog. It's the culmination of the sappy romantic Beatles period. And it gives the first peeks into what they would soon become on albums like Rubber Soul and Revolver. I never reach for this album. But I don't get mad when it's on.

WOW, 60 years ago. Still sounds GOOD!

Best Beatles record.

People tend to underlook The Beatles' early albums, but it's crazy to hear how far ahead they were from their contemporaries. I mean, let's be real, albums like The Kinks' debut or the Stones' 12x5 might be good, but they're clearly not in the same league. It's also a big leap forward from the rather disappointing With The Beatles. Really fun album, this and Help! are among my favorites.

Imagine hearing this in 1964. This album could've raised the dead if it was possible.

Imagine living in 1964, dropping the needle on this record and then... "BAAAAM", the wildest chord you've ever heard rings, followed by one of the most energetic catchy song of this year. There are so many great songs on this one...the haunting vocals of If I Fell, the wonderful Paul's classic ballad And I Love Her, the superhit Can't Buy Me Love, the upbeat and catchy Tell Me Why and Anytime At All and the wonderful closer I'll Be Back. The Beatles wasn't already at the top of their art, but if you compare to any rock album of 1964, they were on another planet.

This is my third Beatles album here. After Sgt. Peppers and Rubber Soul, both landmarks in the Beatles' evolution and a massive influence on the music of their time, A Hard Day's Night was the first evolutionary step they took after their international breakthrough. All the tracks were written by band members, and not one was a miss. I haven't listened to A Hard Day's Night for years, maybe decades, but still knew most of the lyrics by heart. Easy vote.

it good

Pre-listening thoughts: HEYO first Beatles album! About time considering how much Beatles related material comprises this list. Glad we got an early album from them to start versus like the white album. Post/during listening thoughts: The Beatles have such tight harmonies and this is just really classic stuff. These songs are so short though 😭. I went in thinking I only knew one song but that is just not true lol. They are just everywhere it is impossible to avoid the Beatles. And ya know what? I’m not mad about it. I think some of their other albums have higher highs but i would be lying if I said this wasn’t no skips and fantastic all around. I feel like almost every Beatles album on this list may be a personal 5 stars whoops! 9.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: like yes for me personally? I feel like everyone should hear at least one Beatles album. And maybe this isn’t the one for everyone but I would put this on my list of albums to hear before I die Fav tracks: A Hard Days Night, If I Fell, And I Love Her, Tell Me Why, Can’t Buy Me Love, I’ll Be Back (but also like… I enjoyed all of them) Least fav tracks: none. I mean the Beatles just didn’t miss as far as I’m aware (may eat these words in a few albums)

Another perfect mix of lyrics, harmony and music on every song. Haters gonna hate, but the Beatles just perfected their art.

I love it when this site sends me an album that I have in my collection, because it encourages me to dust off all of them hahaha. Anyway, Beatles, right? 5 Automatic Stars activated! You can go away, there's no review, it's Beatles! You don't need one. Just kidding. This is probably the best early Beatles album and probably one of the best film soundtrack albums of all time. It was the album that opened the doors of the world wide open and said "We are the best band on the planet!". I wanted to highlight the title track for one simple reason: how many songs do you know that can be easily recognized by the first chord at the beginning? It's as if the music stole that chord for itself, so much so that if you play it (if you're a musician) in any other context in your life, you'll immediately remember A Hard Day's Night! Fun fact: I watched Paul Mcartney in December 2023 here in Brazil, and he opened the show with Can't Buy Me Love and I was curious to notice how a song that I've heard since I was a child still gives me the same chills that I felt the first time. Seeing Paul sing that day was like watching my entire life flash before my eyes! Anyway, like I said, Automatic 5 stars!

Simply the best. But hey, I was there when they came out and took the world by storm. I mean, hit after hit after hit on this album alone! Only one song that I was not very familiar with (when I get home) off of this thing. The rest are all classic Beatles and just great music. 10 stars!

good

Old school great

With the Beatles you start with the red and blue compilations to have all the legendary songs and one-off singles, then you buy all the studio albums to have some of the insanely great deeper cuts. I bought this one pretty late in the game, long after the essential LPs from the band's later psychedelic and mature rock phase. And I've never regretted it since. The most legendary track is probably the title track starting the proceedings, propelled by that harmonically complex chord strummed on the guitars, not to mention George Martin's piano -- the ensemble now triggering a Pavlovian response for all Beatles fans out there... That initial chord is then followed by a perfect pop song, brightly enhanced by George Harrison's solo on his 12-string Rickenbacker. The second most legendary song is the insanely catchy "Can't Buy Me Love", already a hit single by the time of the album's release. And if course, you need to add the delicate ballad "And I Love Her", also present in the red compilation. But you must also go beyond the hits, because some so-called "deep cuts" are actually as good as those world-famous tunes. The best ones are found on side two, not devoted to the soundtrack of the promotional film that gave its name to the album (and filled the contents of its first side). There's John's lively rocker opening side two, "Any Time At All", with its elated vocal hook. And there are also Paul's "Things We Said Today" and John's "I'll Be Back", both oscillating between major and minor chords, to a mesmerizing effect in the listener. Those awesome tunes nicely foretell the later periods of the band, hereby establishing the genius compositional skills of the Lennon / McCartney songwriting team. *A Hard Day's Night* is the epitome of the first half of the band's career, when their massive success established them as the figurehead of the 'Mersey Beat' pop-rock sound. In all honesty, I think later LP *Help* is at least equally pleasant (and relevant) for that same period, with the same mix of legendary cuts and stellar outlier songs. But I guess that's a story for another time, kiddies... Number of albums left to review: 79 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 397 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 230 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 295

Still fresh and upbeat!

The whole album is great. Every. Single. Song. This is the best EARLY Beatle album. And they just kept getting better. If I Fell is one of my favorite songs, although I love them all. Harmonizing is so good. The opening chord is all you need to hear to identify the first song , “A Hard Day’s Night”. The way the last song, “I’ll Be Back”, fades out at the end is brilliant and the perfect ending to the beginning of more great music to come. How can anyone not like (or love) this???

The Beatles are one of my favorite bands, so I’ll be biased towards any of their albums. Is this the best from them? Not even close. I’m not sure it should be on this list honestly. If there was a Beatles album to leave off, it would probably be this one. But it’s still a 5 star album. Great top to bottom and fun in the unique way early Beatles albums are. Not their greatest, but still great.