REVOLVER

Many people claims this to be their finest hour. Maybe it is, but that is beyond the point. This is an album where The Beatles was using a lot of studio technics nobody had used before. They set a new standard in pop/rock music recordings on this album and it shows. Backwards guitars and loops was a revolution at that time. But as an album, Revolver is just an evolution on their long walk from With The The Beatles to Let It Be. That is what makes a journey through their 13 studio album such a fascinating, enjoyable journey.

This album starts with the rather good Taxman and continues with Eleanor Rigby, one of The Beatles best songs. Both lyrically and musically, that is. Loneliness has never been described better than in this song. The rest of the album includes the rather trippy, childish Yellow Submarine (the movie is great, btw) and some other great songs. They are too many to be mentioned here. There is no waste of space or fillers on this album.

My main impression is that this is one of the great The Beatles albums which has rightfully given them the position they have today. The album is progressive, a bit avant-garde and melodic at the same time. This album has greatly influenced the Canterbury Scene and most other contemporary music scenes today. Revolver is both an icon and a milestone in pop/rock. It is close to being a masterpiece. I prefer Sgt Peppers to Revolver. But Revolver is indeed a very fascinating listening and highly recommended.

4.25 stars

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