1001 Albums Summary

Al's voice is soothing, calm, vulnerable yet controlled. I like the rhythm section, don't love the horns and strings that permeated soul music of the 70s. Al's voice and backing vocals are the highlight. I find myself trying to sign along to songs that I don't know. Fun album to groove to.

Listened to this at least 20 times previously. Not my favorite Beatles album. It does have one of my favorites, Happiness is a Warm Gun. The album is less cohesive than most later Beatles albums. Still a great album that has an anthology/b-side feel.

I’m very familiar with most of the songs on this album. I’ve even listened to this album a few times prior. Growing up with classic rock stations also hammered some of these songs into my head, for better or worse. I’m not in love with this album. I appreciate it for what it is, and it’s just overplayed. Going to California is my standout track. I understand the praise for Stairway to Heaven, and it just doesn’t do it for me. I’m giving a 3, it’d be a strong 3.7-3.9 if this rating system were more granular.