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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Participated by The Beatles
Studio : Capitol
by Capitol
Brand : Beatles
Release Date : 2002-07-15
Publisher : Capitol
Released : 1987
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0077774644228
UPC : 077774644228
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 1183 reviews)
List Price : $18.98
Our Price : $8.12
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Album Description |
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One of the most famous and influential albums ever recorded, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band had a huge impact on the music world, signaling the beginning of a new era of sophistication and maturity in rock. The musical experimentation was dynamic and fresh, several tracks were edited to create seamless transitions, and even the visual design was more elaborate than anything previously attempted. Producer George Martin and The Beatles searched for new sounds and studio effects. They added crowd sounds and animal cries from sound-effects recordings, sped up Paul McCartney's vocals in "When I'm Sixty-Four" (to make him sound younger), and sustained a single piano chord for 40 seconds to end "A Day In The Life." The orchestrations, scored by Martin, were hailed by critics as bridging the gap between pop and classical music, and many people who had never bought a rock record bought Sgt. Pepper's. EMI. 2005. |
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Americancivilwar.com essential recording |
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Before Sgt. Pepper, no one seriously thought of rock music as actual art. That all changed in 1967, though, when John, Paul, George and Ringo (with "A Little Help" from their friend, producer George Martin) created an undeniable work of art which remains, after 30-plus years, one of the most influential albums of all time. From Lennon's evocative word/sound pictures (the trippy "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," the carnival-like "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite") and McCartney's music hall-styled "When I'm 64," to Harrison's Eastern-leaning "Within You Without You," and the avant-garde mini-suite, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper was a milestone for both '60s music and popular culture. --Billy Altman |
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The greatest of the greats! |
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Frankly, the album has obviously secured itself the "classic" title. Honestly, how could it not? While many feel it to be over-rated and pretentious, the impact it had on pop-culture, and the impact it continues to have, is simply massive. It is a fair assumption that there will never be another band like the Beatles, and by extension another album like Sgt. Pepper. While this is rather sad, it's also for the best. Anyone who loves the album shouldn't have a problem with this fact, as they can simply put on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band; thirty-nine minutes of music that changed the world. |
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Beautiful album... |
... but I only gave it 4 stars because Paul died before this album was finished. Had Paul (not Faul) been involved in the making of this classic album, it would've been even crazier.
Still... beautiful album by the 3 remaining Beatles. Highly recommended. |
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41 yrs latter |
"Before Sgt. Pepper, no one seriously thought of rock music as actual art. That all changed in 1967, though, when John, Paul, George and Ringo (with "A Little Help" from their friend, producer George Martin) created an undeniable work of art..."
Really?? Before this album NO ONE considered rock music art. I didn't know. Guess they were just all wrong then weren't they?! Huh. And to this day it is "undeniable" that Sgt. Pepper is a work of art. Maybe...but *undeniable* is such a strong word. In anycase I find this album came at exactly the perfect time to maximize it's success.
"I declare that the Beatles are mutants. Prototypes of evolutionary agents sent by God, endowed with a mysterious power to create a new human species, a young race of laughing freemen." ---Timothy Leary
Yeeeaahhhh. Well, people were getting into somethings and this album seemed to really connect. Does it still matter so much? Does it stand the hard test of time? The answer is NO to that question. Obviously it's place in history is secured as one of the most important and influential albums in late 20th century pop music. Sgt. Pepper is undoubtedly an interesting album with the concept of creating alter-egos and an imaginary band for The Beatles as well as the studio innovations that went into the songs. Honestly though, the one song that truly stands out and I find interesting circa 2008 is "A Day in the Life". Why that is I can't put my finger on it, but that's how I feel.
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A very influential album |
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Influential and historical, no doubt about it. However, I did not, nor do I now, feel this was the Beatle's best work. It is perhaps the most unique album because of the time and the circumstances in which it was recorded. Very "arty" and polished. Influenced countless bands in the seventies who perhaps even outdid the Beatles at their own game. It is a decent album though, with some strong moments. Lucy, Kite, and A Day are strong. The rest of the songs are pleasant enough and you might find yourself humming some of them. This is not a trivial album by any means even though there are better albums by the Beatles themselves and other artists. I do agree with some of the trashers out there that the Beatles were outdone by others, but I wouldn't go as far as calling them the Nsync of the sixties. Some of our reviewers need a history lesson before they go spouting off. The Beatles were NOT manufactured. They were from working-class families, worked and toured for years in Germany and Great Britain before realising fame,and were a tight-knit dance band before they DEVELOPED *THEIR* composing ablilities. Nuff-said. |
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Hurry Up Crapitol Records |
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It's taking forever for Capital Records to release the Mono version of this recording.The Mono sounds better and is quite different,a couple songs are even played in a different key than the stereo versions. Pick up the Millenium Remasters Collection import for true joy |
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