bobdylanenjoyer

Best album I've heard this year

This is easily their worst album. The music is dull and lifeless throughout most of it. They sound about as interested in the music their making, as they look interested in being on the album cover. The most annoying thing is that this album has a lot of potential. If they leaned more into the "old school rock and roll" thing on Rock and Roll Music and Kansas City, it could at least be slightly better. This album still has some great tracks though. like Eight Days A Week and Ill ... read more

A Hard Day's Night is a drastic step up from the first 2 albums. Rather then the same rinse repeat of "12 generic love songs that we can market to teenage girls" thing they did in 1963, The Fab Four grew an artistic spine. The title track is a quirky, fun song, that highlights Johns vocals. More highlights on the A-Side include And I Love Her, which has a classic little riff from George, and some sappy, albeit more eloquent lyrics from Paul, and Cant Buy Me Love, which is a fun ... read more

The first time I heard this album, I thought it was quite good. On second, then third listen, I understand more of the criticism. The first half is quite strong (with the exception of Little Child because what the fuck.) All I've Got To Do and Till There Was You are nice love songs, with the latter featuring some fun experimentation with bossa nova by George. The B side feels far more rushed. I do like You Really Got A Hold On Me, but there rest of this side just feels a bit repetitive, ... read more