Damn near impossible to say something original or pertinent about this album. What fascinates on a deep dive listen is the approach the band take to song writing, especially given the producing complexity of Sgt Pepper before it: much here is stripped back, straightforward rock'n'roll - a band returning to where they first set out. And yet, there is still experimentation with form and style and structure, as well as forays into pastiche and parody. The Beatles challenge the listener - if we stray from our sound will you come with us? The answer is resoundingly yes - the magic is retained, the band turn sound into art.