I'm not the kind of person that hates the Beatles just because they are popular. However, I can't help but think that if this came out today it would get lukewarm reception. There are some really great moments, particularly with A Day In The Life and Within You Without You, but as a whole it just feels boring and bland retrospectively. There are way better Beatles albums, and honestly way better albums from '67 (Are You Experienced? AND Axis: Bold As Love in the same year?? Those are way better psych-rock albums IMO). I appreciate the classical infusions through the whole thing and the production is solid as usual, but it falls flat for me overall. 7/10

I'm not very familiar with the material The Temptations were putting out in the '70s, but this is pretty damn good. Songs like Papa Was A Rollin' Stone, Run Charlie Run, Mother Nature, and I Ain't Got Nothin' are absolute highlights. When the group leans into the funk and soul side of things they really shine, and it's wild that they thought this record would flop since they were straying from their typical ballads and do-wop. This album feels so confident and powerful, and I respect the hell out of them for their bravery in trying something so different from what they were known for at the time. It's not the most groundbreaking record, and there are definitely more competent soul and funk records from the time, but this has some great songwriting, performances, and production - making it a highlight of The Temptations' discography. 8.5/10

One of the best albums The Beatles ever put out, but still bogged down by some significant bloat. That’s not surprising since it’s their first double LP, but songs like Revolution 9 are enough to drop this a point or two. 9/10

This album is, without a doubt, a modern classic. It's not perfect, but most of these tracks are genre-defining. It's an incredibly forward-thinking record, feeling far beyond its time while simultaneously being the perfect encapsulation of what was to come for the remainder of the '00s and the 2010s. From the production to the songwriting and performances, MGMT really tapped into something special. 9.5/10

A fun dance/electro album that goes on for way too long and meanders on the same loops far too often. 7.5/10