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| UPC: 077774806220 Artist: Beatles (The) Format: CD Release Date: 1988 Record Label: Capitol/EMI Records Genre: Brit Pop, Rock & Pop The Beatles: John Lennon (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, piano, harpsichord, organ, clavioline, Mellotron, maracas, tambourine, tape loops); George Harrison (vocals, guitar, violin, harmonica, Hammond organ, timpani, congas, firebell, tambourine, tabla); Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, flute, recorder, piano, acoustic & electric basses, bongos, congas); Ringo Starr (vocals, drums, maracas, tambourine, finger cymbals, tape loops). Additional personnel includes: Dave Mason... | More | Average Ratings  from 8 reviewsPrice: $8.49 - $17.99 List Price: $18.98 |
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by: phillip4541  ) | Review created: 12/18/05 |
| 3 out of 4 people found the following review helpful. The first six songs of the CD are the only ones to appear in the film; in fact, in Europe, these six were released on an EP. The album starts with the rollocking title track, which you'll enjoy more if you look at not as the theme song of the movie and album, (there's little magic about this album, except how good some songs are), but as an easy-as-pie Beatles rocker. From there, the album pretty much works as an excellence showcase of each Beatle's developing songwriting skills (of course, Ringo doesn't have a song, but, [and I'm sorry to say this] few people will mind.) John tears it up the most here, especially on "I Am the Walrus" and "Strawberry Fields Forever." Paul's Penny Lane is also pretty amazing, indeed one of the best songs he's ever written. George even showbouts a little with "Blue Jay Way," a decent Eastern-influenced tune. All in all, MMT is short, and it does indeed feel like little more than a collection of singles (side B is all already-released singles), but it remains an underrated album that holds many of their best classics. 1. Magical Mystery Tour: A short, simple Beatles rocker with an awesome beat and truly dynamic sound. 9/10. 2. Fool On the Hill: One of McCartney's better-written songs, it presents a soothingness you won't mind after hearing the title track. 9/10 3. Flying: An instrumental that fits perfectly with the era, and with the movie itself. Of course, I wouldn't sit down and listen to it nonstop. 6/10 4. Blue Jay Way: A cool-sounding Harrison number, indeed one of the best of his songs that appear on Beatles albums. 9/10 5. Your Mother Should Know: I've never been crazy for this one, a jazzy dance hall number by McCartney, in the same style as "When I'm Sixty-Four." 7/10 6. I Am the Walrus: THIS is what I'm talking about! Excellent vocals, lyrics and studio effects. And, listen to the basslines-- damn groovy! 10/10. 7. Hello, Goodbye: A lyrically inferior song that is admittingly catchy. 8/10. 8. Strawberry Fields Forever: This is possibly my overall favorite Beatles song (not that I could really pick one), the studio effects, lyrics, and vocals got me again here. It's beautiful. 10/10 9. Penny Lane: An extremely uplifting and infectious piece. It has the power to make anyone recall their childhood memories! From someone who is much more of a Lennon fan, I'll admit that this song is great, possibly the best on this album under Strawberry Fields. 10/10 10. Baby You're A Rich Man: This one's always seemed like the odd song out, it seems to have a lot different sound than any of the other songs on here. Not bad. 8/10. 11. All You Need is Love: Ah, what a way to end the album. A pretty ditty that leaves some great insight on the listener. 10/10............. | |
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by: hbktym  ) | Review created: 08/03/06 |
| 4 out of 7 people found the following review helpful. Remember what John & Paul said! All You Need Is Love Track listing 1. Magical Mystery Tour 2. Fool On The Hill, The 3. Flying 4. Blue Jay Way 5. Your Mother Should Know 6. I Am The Walrus 7. Hello Goodbye 8. Strawberry Fields Forever 9. Penny Lane 10. Baby You're A Rich Man 11. All You Need Is Love Details Playing time: 36 min. Contributing artists: George Martin, Graham Nash, Keith Moon, Keith Richards, Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger Producer: George Martin Distributor: EMI Music Distribution Recording type: Studio Recording mode: Stereo SPAR Code: n/a Album notes The Beatles: John Lennon (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, piano, harpsichord, organ, clavioline, Mellotron, maracas, tambourine, tape loops); George Harrison (vocals, guitar, violin, harmonica, Hammond organ, timpani, congas, firebell, tambourine, tabla); Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, flute, recorder, piano, acoustic & electric basses, bongos, congas); Ringo Starr (vocals, drums, maracas, tambourine, finger cymbals, tape loops). Additional personnel includes: Dave Mason (piccolo, trumpet); Philip Jones (trumpet); George Martin (piano); Mal Evans (tambourine); Mick Jagger, Gary Leeds, Keith Richards, Marianne Faithfull, Jane Asher, Patti Harrison, Keith Moon, Graham Nash (background vocals). Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Olympic Sound Studios, De Lane Lea and Chappell Recording Studios, London, England between November 24, 1966 and November 7, 1967. The first six songs on MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR were the soundtrack to the Beatles' TV movie of the same name. The film was an experimental mess, but the experimental pop of the album included some of their most memorable productions. The soundtrack side was dominated by Paul McCartney pop tunes, including the bittersweet piano ballad "Fool On The Hill" and "Your Mother Should Know," an impossibly catchy bit of Vaudevillian pop. But it also featured George Harrison's mystical "Blue Jay Way" (about his house in Hollywood) and John Lennon's "I Am The Walrus," which wedded a stream-of-consciousness lyric to a fierce drum beat, layers of strings, odd voices and some dialogue from Shakespeare's "King Lear." McCartney's "Hello Goodbye," which led off the assorted singles, featured some neatly arranged contrapuntal vocals, and may well have been about the dissolving partnerships (songwriting and otherwise) between McCartney and Lennon. Lennon's strangely arranged "Strawberry Fields Forever," whose two halves blend different takes of the same song, one slowed down to match the pitch of the other, was a trippy reverie; its bridges, orchestrated with horns, cellos, and backward cymbals, are sheer brilliance. "Penny Lane," a wistful fantasy featuring a beautiful trumpet solo, was McCartney at his melodic best, the AM foil to Lennon's FM headiness. | |
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by: countrymusic100 ) | Review created: 08/24/08 |
Looking back in retrospect, the year of 1967 was a good one for The Beatles. Not only did they release their masterpiece 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in June, but they came back in November with the album 'Magical Mystery Tour'. It is this second album that, in my opinion, is just as good as the previous release. Listening to the songs on this album is like going back in time to when The Beatles were at their most creative peak. The first six songs on this album were the soundtrack to the Beatles' TV movie of the same name. The experimental pop of the album included some of their most memorable productions. Opening with the title track, which is a true highly-charged performance, it shifts gears to the otherwise mellow mood of "The Fool On The Hill". "Flying" is only one of 3 instrumentals recorded by The Beatles ("Cry For A Shadow" and "Twelve-Bar Original" are the other 2). George is in fine form with "Blue Jay Way". "Your Mother Should Know" is almost a repeat of "When I'm Sixty-Four". John's remarkable "I Am The Walrus" is a brilliant piece of satire. The remaining selections represent 4 of the best songs the band ever made; "Hello, Goodbye", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Penny Lane" and "All You Need Is Love" Although "Baby You're A Rich Man" is not in the same league as the other 4, it still fits nicely into the program. The only drawback is that the CD version does NOT feature the 24-page illustrated comic/story book that was part of the original LP. Beatles fans have made 'Magical Mystery Tour' a classic for the ages. | |
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by: jasmine52401  ) | Review created: 06/09/07 |
| 0 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. product was shipped quick and in excellent condition in a timely manner ...seller was very good to work with | |
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by: ljst1 ) | Review created: 03/10/07 |
I put this cd as "My Magical Mystery Tour" because, I haven't listened to my beatles "Albums" for at least twenty years or better. So imagine my delight when I put this cd in and heard sounds that you just coundn't hear on the album when it was released. This cd is so full of new sounds that it almost sounds like brand new music. I will be up dating more of my Beatle music after listing to this cd and how great it sounds. | |
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by: acuteshopper ) | Review created: 02/14/07 |
Developed new sounds and a different image for the Beatles. I have the album since the early 70s. I have a CD and wanted another for my office. | |
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by: myladylynda ) | Review created: 02/08/07 |
Several years ago I lost my entire record collection in a flood. Now I have found out that I can replace my recordings at a fraction of what it costs to get them at a store by purchasing them on ebay. Also, I can find recordings that you can't FIND in any store! It feels like I am finally putting the rest of my life back together by replacing the music that was lost to me. | |
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by: revgds704  ) | Review created: 06/02/06 |
Item was well documented, along with current music reviews. Packaged extremely well. I will definitely reconsider buying from seller again. | |
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