Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

d bestwhkibb (January 1, 2008)

what hasn't been said before? the greatest album ever? maybe.. i prefer Revolver and The Beatles, as well as some non-fab albums (*shame*), but it's certainly possible. Never have they been so on-the-ball. The melodies are still always fantastic, never drowned in druggy production (speaking of the production, possibly the best produced album in history), and experimentation abound! Has bigg candidate for best Beatle song ever, A Day In the Life, a TRUE paul/john collaboration (its made of two mini-songs, one by each). Not to mention the literally orgasmic orchestral transitions. the only real flaw I could name would be that it sorta lacks the energy and spontaneity that made albums like Hard Day's Night and Revolver so great, but it MORE than makes up for it in pure gimmickry. The way the distorted guitar comes in through the empty ear in the middle of Fixing a Hole blows my mind time and time again. That's really just one example. Also, Paul's bass playing was never better.

Bruce Beatlefan (August 19, 2005)

All you need to know about this album can be captured in some of its unforgettable sound bites..."We hope you will enjoy the show"..."I get by with a little help from my friends"..."Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers"..."It's getting better all the time"..."I'm taking the time for a number of things that weren't important yesterday"..."Fun is the only thing money can't buy"..."A splendid time is guaranteed for all"..."With our love we can change the world"..."doing the garden digging the weeds, who can ask for more?"..."Give us a wink and make me think of you"..."Everyone you see is full of life"..."We'd like to thank you once again"..."I'd love to turn you on". That takes care of each track once. What this album, what the sixties and what the Beatles were all about was hope and joy, and in this album it just radiates so much you just cannot listen and not catch it.

No exclusivity in this album--this is not "Party at the Palms" reserved for the Hollywood A-list...the Beatles extend their invitation to anyone willing to listen...even 64-year-old fogeys, single people (in A Little Help), bored suburbanites (in Good Morning), and lady cops. You don't have to go to Disneyworld; you can find this joy in taking a walk by the old school, counting 4000 potholes, watching Mr H demonstrate ten summersets on solid ground, or knitting a sweater by the fireplace.

This is not the Beatles' best collection of songs. John Lennon was not in top writing form for this album (except "A Day in the Life"--the best Beatles track in their career). George is a little preachy in "Within You Without You" (But Gosh, listen to that instrumental passage with you headphones on full blast). Ringo is finally handed a vocal to sing which is not hokey country or a children's song, and I'd say yes, he didn't sing out of key...in fact, he got by with a little help from his friends. Other Beatle albums had better songs, but never never never did any rock and roll album ever pack such a charge of ecstasy.

kyle (May 1, 2005)

get it
no more needs to be said

Beatles Fan (July 26, 2004)

What an incredible album. If you enjoy classic rock this is one to buy. The Beatles took rock to another level on this disc. They seemed to understand how to touch every emotion through music. Yes today Sgt. Peppers does sound dated however it still touches you. If youve never heard it before be sure to listen its a pleasant experience. Having somewhat of a dreamers mentality helps when listening to this style of music. I dont think classic rock like this was ever intended to touch the realist in any way whatsoever. Those with an artistic side can truly appreciate this album. It evokes "feelings", human emotions that some people just cant handle. Enjoy