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The Beatles (The White Album) [Enhanced]

Beatles , The Beatles Audio CD
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Disc: 1
1. Back in the U.S.S.R.
2. Dear Prudence
3. Glass Onion
4. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
5. Wild Honey Pie
6. Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill
7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
8. Happiness Is a Warm Gun
9. Martha My Dear
10. I'm So Tired
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Disc: 2
1. Birthday
2. Yer Blues
3. Mother Nature's Son
4. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey
5. Sexy Sadie
6. Helter Skelter
7. Long, Long, Long
8. Revolution 1
9. Honey Pie
10. Savoy Truffle
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Better known as the "White Album," this was meant to be the record that brought them back to earth after three years of studio experimentation. Instead, it took them all over the place, continuing to burst the envelope of pop music. Lennon and McCartney were still at the height of their powers, with Lennon in particular growing into one of rock's towering figures. But even McCartney could still rock, and the amazement on "Helter Skelter" was that he had vocal cords at the end. From Beach Boys knock-offs to reggae and to the unknown ("Revolution #9"), this has it all. Some records have legend written all over them; this is one. --Chris Nickson

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2 LP set. Better known as the "White Album," this was meant to be the record that brought them back to earth after three years of studio experimentation. Instead, it took them all over the place, continuing to burst the envelope of pop music. Lennon and McCartney were still at the height of their powers, with Lennon in particular growing into one of rock's towering figures. But even McCartney could still rock, and the amazement on "Helter Skelter" was that he had vocal cords at the end. From Beach Boys knock-offs to reggae and to the unknown ("Revolution #9"), this has it all. Some records have legend written all over them; this is one. EMI. 2005.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Erratic, uneven, sloppy...yet somehow brilliant Dec 25 2005
By Allan Tong TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Ironically The Beatles entitled their Sgt. Pepper follow-up "The Beatles" when it was really a solo effort by four musicians. There are few harmonies on this album, and minmial songwriting collaboration. Also, a good third of the songs are disposable (by Beatle standards) such as Honey Pie and Piggies.

Yet despite the dips in quality, The White Album is an album I play regularly from start to finish. I suppose that a lot of the White Album's charm comes from the sequencing of songs that juxtapose rock with country with folk with experimental; that four composers are at work; Paul excels with Back in the USSR and Blackbird; that George's songwriting takes a big step forward (White My Guitar Gently Weeps just may be the best cut); that John returns to the forefront of the band with outstanding work (Dear Prudence, Julia and Yer Blues; and the album creates its own universe by sheer size and variety.

Though not my favourite Beatles album, and not a masterpiece along the lines of Revolver and Pepper, The White Album is a great album.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Warped records Nov 26 2012
By Charles
Format:LP Record|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered the White Album, Let It Be, Abbey Road and the Past Masters compilation all together and was disappointed to find out that both discs of the White Album were warped. The 2nd disc is okay, but the 1st one is warped enough to make the first few tracks on both sides nearly unlistenable. Reported it to Amazon and they promptly sent me another copy that was as bad as the first one. Must be their entire first batch! Luckily, I have an early Capitol Records pressing that plays nicely.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Summary of the 60's music expression Jun 7 2001
Format:Audio CD
1968 was a very significant year in pop & rock's music growth and development. The psychedelic mood that started in 1967 together with the experimentation concepts were evolving into a heavier and more aggressive sound that eventually lead into progressive and hard rock during the 70's. The Beatles contributed to the process of change with this album that consists of a combination of solo and group efforts, and a large variety of different music styles.

Regardless of the different music preferences and the like or dislike for the Beatles' music, the "double white" adds value based on the following concepts. First, it offered a summary of almost every style played during the 60's. (1) Rock'n Roll ("Back To the USSR", "Every Body's Got Something To Hide"...), (2) Heavy Rock ("Helter Skelter", "Birthday"), (3) Electric Blues ("Yer Blues"), (4) Jazz ("Honey Pie"), (5) Folk-Rock (the album's version of "Revolution"), (6) Folk ("Blackbird", "I Will" "Julia", "Rocky Raccoon"), (7) Experimental ("Revolution No 9"), (8) Baroque ("Piggies"), (9) Raw expressions ("Wild Honey Pie", "Why Don't We Do It..."), (10) Heavy Ballads ("Happiness is a Warm Gun", "Dear Prudence", "Sexy Sadie") and, (11) Typical 60's pop (from "Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da", "While My Guitar..." through "Don't Pass Me By"). Second, the sound of the instruments evolved significantly as bass was given a protagonic role ("Dear Prudence" or "Birthday") as opposed to being kept in the back of the tracks. Guitars were used to create a forceful atmosphere ("Helter Skelter", "Every body's Got.."... "Yer Blues"). Third, the Beatles' grew as individual musicians and as a result the instrument switching during the recordings increased, thus George gets to play bass and to invite Clapton into one of his sessions, while Paul plays drums and guitars on more than one track. Many of the tracks reflect the work of a "soloist" or of a soloist with a backing group, and the White Album included more of these solo efforts than any of the Beatles previous material. However, I don't find that these characteristics diminish the quality of the album. "Blackbird" and "I Will" relate more to McCartney's solo music than to the Beatles, but so did "Yesterday", "For No One", and "Fool On the Hill". In addition, "Julia", "Cry Baby Cry" and "Sexy Sadie" were totally Lennon and distant from the Beatles music, but also were tunes like "You've Got To Hide Your...", and "Tomorrow Never Knows". The same cold be said for Harrison's compositions, were "Within You and Without You", "The Inner Light", or "Love You To", reflected more George's mood than the Beatles 60's music.

If you have doubts on the value of the "double white" and its subtleties, let me humbly recommend that you "only" compare this material with the sound of the albums issued during 1967 and 1968. Please abstain from comparing the "Double White Album" with 70's rock groups, contemporary artists, or any other group that emerged and developed after this material was released. I've received comments of listeners who argue that many of the tracks sounded raw, unfinished and disconnected from each other. As a result, some seem to think the "White Album" should have been a one record album instead of a double. Analysing the material I find that there are at least 21 songs that have the same quality standard as the material considered as the group's best. Only 9 tunes out of 30 contained in the album could be questionable. Probably the album should have been a "shorter double album".

My final comment is that the "Double White" was an innovative concept at the time it was released and I remind music lovers that most of the Beatles' music was "perfectly simple", which made it "simply perfect".

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5.0 out of 5 stars No problems Here
I sold my original copy of this album decades ago so I have no frame of reference other than the 1988 Cd. This vinyl copy is definetly an improvement on that. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Seeker
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent replica of one of the greatest albums ever made
First of all I'm happy to say that the copy I received of the new White Album was not warped or flawed in any serious ways. Both discs are perfectly flat. Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. James
4.0 out of 5 stars Essential Third Album In A Beatles Collection.
This would have been better without Revolution 9 and a few others. Still a classic, but it lacks the magic of Magical Mystery Tour and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter Gueckel
5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I had the original white album many years ago but it got lost and I found myself missing the actual last music of THE BEATLES (in my mind anyway! It is wonderful to have it back!
Published 19 months ago by gboss
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent album for an excellent price
Must on any cd collection. Better price than any store in my region. I'm really impressed by the shipping delay.
Published on Feb 6 2011 by The mad stork
5.0 out of 5 stars The Beatles Loud and Clear!
These CDs bring back such memories! The recording is crisp and every voice and instrument is distinct. The difference is noticeable, even
on our car radio and mp3 player. P.S. Read more
Published on Oct 7 2009 by David
5.0 out of 5 stars High End Audio NOT A Music Review
First off I'll start by saying I am under 40 and not cosmically linked to this music as a lot of people older than I am are. Read more
Published on Sep 9 2009 by Chris Sweet
4.0 out of 5 stars not a soundtrack
Dear Mrs Amazon,

Even if The White Album is the Soundtrack of many lives, it is not a soundtrack. So, take out the word soundtrack please. Read more
Published on Sep 3 2009 by Jacques Rioux
3.0 out of 5 stars Sloppy and Unfinished
For a certain type of Beatles fan, the White Album must have seemed like a treasure trove. 30 songs, none identified on the sleeve, and no singles. Read more
Published on Aug 30 2009 by Irishcan
5.0 out of 5 stars Warning! This album is addictive.
Today it is new to many people. However, for me it is a slice of time from my history. As with all great art after one does the best that can be done with the standards, the next... Read more
Published on Sep 17 2006 by bernie
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