The White Album was meant to be the record that brought the Beatles 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 songwriting powers, with Lennon in particular growing into one of music'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
Track Listing
Back In The U.S.S.R. Dear Prudence Glass Onion Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Wild Honey Pie The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill While My Guitar Gently Weeps Happiness Is A Warm Gun Martha My Dear Im So Tired Blackbird Piggies Rocky Raccoon Don't Pass Me By Why Don't We Do It In The Road I Will Julia Birthday Yer Blues Mother Nature's Son Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me & My Monkey Sexy Sadie Helter Skelter Long Long Long Revolution 1 Honey Pie Savoy Truffle Cry Baby Cry Revolution 9 Good Night
