budlitebrad Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I was talking to someone about music the other day and we got into a hugh Beatles argument. He's convinced that Revolver is the greatest album they ever put out, while I said the White Album. I'm sure that I'm in the minority, but I was curious about what everyone else thinks. It's tough to rank them, but here is my top 5: White Album Abbey Road Sgt. Pepper's Revolver Magical Mystery Tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Tough to rank White Album Abbey Road Let It Be Sgt. Peppers Revolver Those top 4 could easily rearrange drastically based on mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I love them all but if I were given the choice of having just one, I'd take Sgt.Peppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I love them all but if I were given the choice of having just one, I'd take Sgt.Peppers. Heresy I suppose but I think Sgt Peppers is rubbish. The cover art is way better than any of the tracks. White Album would be my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I like Revolver but honestly haven't listened to any of them in some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 You left off "A Hard Days Night" and "Please Please Me". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I cannot rank them as it depends on my mood. That said, I've always been a bit partial to Abbey Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 You left off "A Hard Days Night" and "Please Please Me". Yea, I just put "Other" instead of listing all the pre-1965 albums (Please Please Me, Hard Day's Night, With the Beatles, Beatles for Sale). I'm not as big into the early stuff and I never hear them come up too often in this argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 people, people. it's rubber soul by a landslide. Drive My Car Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) You Won't See Me Nowhere Man Think for Yourself The Word Michelle What Goes On Girl I'm Looking Through You In My Life Wait If I Needed Someone Run for Your Life just the right mix of pop song beatles, folksy beatles, and stoned beatles. you have songs that showcase the strengths of each of the members, like harrison on 'if i needed someone', mccartney on 'drive my car', lennon on 'norwegian wood' and even ringo on 'what goes on.' and it should be noted that it was on this rock album that the sitar debuted. all that, and possibly the best beatles song of all time, 'in my life.' beep beep, beep beep yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Can't believe I'm only the second vote for Let It Be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelap1 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Can't believe I'm only the second vote for Let It Be I'm the other vote for Let It Be, and couldn't believe it either. My favorite, hands down. I guess were in the minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 people, people. it's rubber soul by a landslide. Drive My Car Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) You Won't See Me Nowhere Man Think for Yourself The Word Michelle What Goes On Girl I'm Looking Through You In My Life Wait If I Needed Someone Run for Your Life just the right mix of pop song beatles, folksy beatles, and stoned beatles. you have songs that showcase the strengths of each of the members, like harrison on 'if i needed someone', mccartney on 'drive my car', lennon on 'norwegian wood' and even ringo on 'what goes on.' and it should be noted that it was on this rock album that the sitar debuted. all that, and possibly the best beatles song of all time, 'in my life.' beep beep, beep beep yeah. +1 w/ the White Album and Magical Mystery Tour, as #2 and #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I voted Abbey road as its my favorite and is genious, but close seconds would be Sgt Pepper and Rubber Soul, then Revolver. Not a big fan of the White Album but its really tough to rank them since they are so diverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm not a hugh Beatles fan but when I think of what I like by them, I instantly thing Sgt. Pepper's. I'm probably in a very small minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Tough to rank White Album Abbey Road Let It Be Sgt. Peppers Revolver Those top 4 could easily rearrange drastically based on mood. I take it back. I'm not ranking these albums. They're all excellent and so is Rubber Sole. Screw you people and your incessant need to say that one thing is better than another thing. I won't do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The absolute, hands down, #1 record of all time by the Beatles is the one they haven't released yet.... the reason.... you can't to listen to it. Sorry.... didn't like them when they started... didn't like them when they insisted on continuing.... didn't like them after they quit. And now that you have me thinking about it.... still don't like them I was going to vote "other" but didn't want to mess up your poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Abbey Road followed closely by Sgt. Pepper's. Both are terrific!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Why not just the blue or red album and be done with it? All Beatles albums are worth a listen IMO. Edited January 16, 2009 by TDFFFreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yea, I just put "Other" instead of listing all the pre-1965 albums (Please Please Me, Hard Day's Night, With the Beatles, Beatles for Sale). I'm not as big into the early stuff and I never hear them come up too often in this argument. When I first really got into the Beatles, I listened to everything after 67. When I became a music snob, I almost exclusively listened to the '65 and '66 stuff. When I finally got around to listening to the early material, I can't believe it took so long for me to really hear it. Incredible stuff, with amazing energy. I agree if you're going to pick one album to select as a monument of achievement, it's not going to be one of the first 4, but for pure energy and urgency and fun rock n' roll, I like listening to them more than any of the others at this point in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Sorry.... didn't like them when they started... didn't like them when they insisted on continuing.... didn't like them after they quit. And now that you have me thinking about it.... still don't like them I've heard you say this before, and have never bothered to ask why. Did John Lennon pee on your shoe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 i'd probably say rubber soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The White Album, hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The absolute, hands down, #1 record of all time by the Beatles is the one they haven't released yet.... the reason.... you can't to listen to it. Sorry.... didn't like them when they started... didn't like them when they insisted on continuing.... didn't like them after they quit. And now that you have me thinking about it.... still don't like them I was going to vote "other" but didn't want to mess up your poll. i'm sorry sky, but to not like the beatles is to basically not like any pop music, blues music, psychedelic music, or rock music. this is simply the most influential band of ALL TIME. yes, they wore their own influences on their sleeve, but they fused so many musical types and explored so many different musical arrangements that it is impossible for any true music fan to dismiss their entire catalog of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The absolute, hands down, #1 record of all time by the Beatles is the one they haven't released yet.... the reason.... you can't to listen to it. Sorry.... didn't like them when they started... didn't like them when they insisted on continuing.... didn't like them after they quit. And now that you have me thinking about it.... still don't like them I was going to vote "other" but didn't want to mess up your poll. that's one vote for "the white noise album" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) I've heard you say this before, and have never bothered to ask why. Did John Lennon pee on your shoe? I like Lennon solo. Same for Harrison. As a group I just never got on the bandwagon. Too many early covers of people I enjoyed I guess. You know how it works... see someone and take a dislike of them immediately. Sort of that way with the Beatles. I preferred the Stones, Animals, Kinks and others during the English invasion. i'm sorry sky, but to not like the beatles is to basically not like any pop music, blues music, psychedelic music, or rock music. this is simply the most influential band of ALL TIME. yes, they wore their own influences on their sleeve, but they fused so many musical types and explored so many different musical arrangements that it is impossible for any true music fan to dismiss their entire catalog of work. Ton you have no idea. I live and breathe music. All my life it has been music... right from the gitgo practically. Someday you will have to take a look at what I have digitized out of my collection. I'm through about a 1/3 of it..maybe a bit less. As far as them being the most influential band of all time... well that is mostly good press and hype IMHO. There are several out there that could be called that... and they don't deserve the title either. The Beatles have their niche in history... just like Rap... and I don't have to like either to enjoy music. Heck, one could probably support a case for Beethoven being the most influential person in music history if one was inclined to do so. The song isn't "Roll Over Beatles" it's "Roll Over Beethoven" right? Oh, and on a point you tried to make and should not have.... the Beatles had no influence when it comes to the blues. They have no clue.... in fact they wouldn't recognize the blues if it came up and smacked them upside the head. Just because I don't like the Beatles doesn't mean I don't have an appreciation for music. ETA... just so you don't think of be real badly... I have the Rubber Soul album and I got it when it came out. Edited January 16, 2009 by skylive5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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