HELP!

After making a step step with "Beatles for Sale", the band stepped 2 steps forward on "Help!". The last traditional early Beatles album and the last one without drugs/alcohol I suppose. The band is not willing to rest on their laurels and open themselves up to folk/country. There's actually only one rock'n'roll number (well played and sung) for which you have to wait till the end. McCartney, Harrison and Starkey make a leap forward with their contribution to the album. McCartney offers fantastic vocals on "The night before" and writes an unforgettable revolutionary "Yesterday" + provides great harmonies to Lennon's vocals. Harrison finally writes his first outstanding compositions "I need you". He contributes with diverse guitar playing (country, folk). Starr will be mainly remembered for his "Ticket to ride" beat. Lennon is traditionally strong on vocals and delivers several strong compositions. The weakest songs here are the two covers but the band did a good job on executing them, though.