I've been revisiting this over the last couple of days, and it sounds better than it ever has. It's eclectic to the point of inspiration, and the variety rampant on both discs is mind-boggling. Not only that, but it somehow manages to gel as a complete listening experience.
I don't think I can pick a fave song, but the first disc (side 1/side 2) tops the second one (side 3/side 4) in synergy. The only song which I truly don't like is 'Revolution 9'.
In terms of composition and arrangement, The White Album is a fascinating ride. I've never heard any song resemble the dynamic time-changes of 'Happiness Is a Warm Gun'. Same goes with a tune like 'Glass Onion'. I could go on and on. Somehow, The Beatles made their rich pop-rock into artsy detours ready for disembowelment and minute analyzing. And they did it in such a short period of time from their debut (5 years!) you might believe there was another band going by the name of The Beatles.
George Martin's sharp production work also needs a shout-out. The album's character owes much to the vibrant vocals, lush instrumentation, and the tight melding of all the band members' contributions.
I don't think I can pick a fave song, but the first disc (side 1/side 2) tops the second one (side 3/side 4) in synergy. The only song which I truly don't like is 'Revolution 9'.
In terms of composition and arrangement, The White Album is a fascinating ride. I've never heard any song resemble the dynamic time-changes of 'Happiness Is a Warm Gun'. Same goes with a tune like 'Glass Onion'. I could go on and on. Somehow, The Beatles made their rich pop-rock into artsy detours ready for disembowelment and minute analyzing. And they did it in such a short period of time from their debut (5 years!) you might believe there was another band going by the name of The Beatles.
George Martin's sharp production work also needs a shout-out. The album's character owes much to the vibrant vocals, lush instrumentation, and the tight melding of all the band members' contributions.
