Let It Be

The Beatles - Let It Be
Critic Score
Based on 7 reviews
1970 Ratings: #88 / 161
User Score
1970 Rank: #113
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CRITIC REVIEWS

95
Beats Per Minute

Let It Be is easily the most flawed Beatles album. It may also be the most underappreciated of the band’s late output, a collection of powerful tracks that summed up The Beatles’ illustrious career, though it almost wasn’t to be.

91
Pitchfork

After the discord of The Beatles, the group sought to get back to basics with a rock LP and a film about its creation. This was the eventual result.

90
AllMusic
As flawed and bumpy as it is, it's an album well worth having, as when the Beatles were in top form here, they were as good as ever.
80
Billboard

If the saga must wrap with Let It Be, the record is a reminder that no one is infallible, you can’t force inspiration, and nothing lasts forever. Also: The Beatles at their worst were still pretty great.

60
Rolling Stone

Let It Be, the ill-fated documentary soundtrack, wasn't even released until 1970. The singing, playing, and writing are weak, despite the White Album–style gems "Dig A Pony" and "Two of Us."

40
The Telegraph

The discomfort between the members of the Beatles is all too apparent in Let It Be.

HoodieBraden
70

I like it better with no clothes on

Bimapolis
84

I was initially not fond of this album, and in response my friend said a simple "Bruh". That was enough to make me reevaluate my whole life, and now here I am, fond of this album.

"Let It Be" is weighed down by some "meh" tracks, but the highlights are absolutely impeccable, such as "Across the Universe", which is my favourite song from The Beatles. I'm about to get poetic so forgive me, but it feels like a spiritual permeation into space, reflecting on ... read more

BartDaGoat
83

[The Beatles discography ranking 13/14]
Let It Be...NUDE!!!
(Original review and rating 81 > 83)
After release of "Abbey Road", John have told rest of band that he is leaving for good the band. New manager of band decided to release film about "Get Back" sessions and soundtrack for it. Phil Spector was brought to polished songs from it. Of course he is killing with his production and wall of sound. He added to some songs choir and orchestra. Paul McCartney didn't like it. ... read more

rbAOTY
82

Okay, NOW I'm done with the Beatles Discography. You can't make me listen to Yellow Submarine, YOU CAN'T MAKE ME

95

Let it cream

Beatlesfan
100

Finally… Let it goose

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Track List

1Two of Us
3:35
86
2Dig a Pony
3:55
82
3Across the Universe
3:48
94
4I Me Mine
2:25
86
5Dig It
0:50
62
6Let It Be
4:03
96
7Maggie Mae
0:40
63
8I've Got a Feeling
3:37
86
9One After 909
2:53
75
10The Long and Winding Road
3:38
91
11For You Blue
2:32
74
12Get Back
3:07
90
Total Length: 35 minutes

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Added on: September 2, 2012