Brilliant, timeless classic album. (Abbey Road - The Beatles)

Member Name: RussellsReviews

Product:	Abbey Road - The Beatles
Date:	03/04/09 (78 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great through and through.

Disadvantages: Their final studio album...

A band who needs no introduction.... The Beatles! The four liverpool lads went back into the studio for their final album in 1969, Rolling Stone's 14th Greatest Album Of All Time. Lets see what all the fuss is about shall we?
The album begins with the sure-footed Come Together. Undeniably foot tapping bluesy number. Feeling a bit restrained at first the boys finally relent and we hear all manner of guitar, drums, bass and even organ. The nonsensical lyrics are so blatantly of Lennon's concoction. Its a brilliant opener that I can't fault.
Something is Harrison's ballad, completed with organ and and flangey guitar. It feels like the 70s already! The real cherry on top is Harrison's majestic guitar solo, Harrison is a great guitar player and makes it full well known here.
Maxwell's Silver Hammer does not include Lennon as he refused to play on it as it was 'Paul's granny music'. Right John....
Oh Darling is a personal highlight, the 3/4 waltz number is only interupted by the screaming chorus which acts as a brilliant clash of genres and demonstrates Paul's brill voice!
I Want You is trippy psychadelic rock of Lennon's creation, notice the abrupt ending which was caused by John's refusal to play any longer. As you can see he was becoming quite a diva...
I love the Mean Mr Mustard collection of songs which see three songs leading into one another: Mean Mr Mustard, Polythene Pam and She Came In Through the Bathroom Window. Really fun and adept songs. I love the scouse accents on Polythene Pam. Its astounding how tight a unit The Beatles appear on this album whereas behind the scenes they were falling apart.
This album is truly a masterpiece and deserves every accolade it achieves. The world will never see anything like The Beatles again so we'd best make best use of what we've got! The musicianship is impressive yet restrained and tasteful and songwriting is on top form, it's really a shame that they all went on to do frankly, worse things. Some worse than others though it has to be said (Ringo stick to playing drums).

Summary: A classic album, a MUST have.