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Before Sgt. Pepper's, 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 3-plus decades, 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's was a milestone for both 1960s music and popular culture in general. --Billy Altman
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Sgt. Pepper" is arguably the Beatles most recognized album. Released in 1967 at the peak of the 'hippy/flower power' movement, it combined art with music in a way that no album had previously done. From the way upbeat, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" to the surreal, somewhat somber, "A Day In The Life", every song is a classic. The sound is what makes this album amazing. George Martin and his son remastered and remixed several songs for the "Love" album. This same remarkable remastering has revitalized "Sgt. Pepper's" to an unbelievable clarity. Mixed with an array of sound effects, the remastering not only enhances the instruments and vocals, but brings all those art/music sound effects throughout the album to a vivid height. It's really remarkable how great this album sounds.
Also included in the great album is a multi-paged booklet with some excellent liner notes. There is also a diagram identifying all the famous people in the cover photo! On your computer, you can play the five-minute mini-documentary about the album (Quick-time), which showcases comments from all four Beatles and George Martin. All of this is mixed in with rare photos never seen before. Imagine learning that this album was recorded at night with over 400 hours devoted to it. That's perfectionism and its shows. In fact, there is a mini-documentary for all the Beatles albums. This CD is a collector's item and a perfect showcase for the Beatles genius.
Also included in the great album is a multi-paged booklet with some excellent liner notes. There is also a diagram identifying all the famous people in the cover photo! On your computer, you can play the five-minute mini-documentary about the album (Quick-time), which showcases comments from all four Beatles and George Martin. All of this is mixed in with rare photos never seen before. Imagine learning that this album was recorded at night with over 400 hours devoted to it. That's perfectionism and its shows. In fact, there is a mini-documentary for all the Beatles albums. This CD is a collector's item and a perfect showcase for the Beatles genius.
30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
That 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is an iconic album in the history of popular music is without question - the Beatles, with the aid of producer George Martin, were pushing boundaries in terms of the kind of sounds and production techniques they were using, and producing something genuinely different from a lot of their earlier material. If you're familiar with the Beatles' music, the chances are you know the album inside out already. So, to the most important question - is the remastered edition worth getting?
In a word, yes. There isn't perhaps the night-and-day difference between the old CD and the new that one might expect, but it's certainly a difference you can notice - especially when comparing the two versions side by side. There's a 'cleaner', less hissy sound to the tracks now, which benefits some tracks immensely - 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' and 'A Day In The Life' particularly. On others, which were arguably a little more 'lo-fi' to begin with, such as 'Lovely Rita', there's a less pronounced difference. One thing all the tracks benefit from, though, is a slightly heavier bass presence - always there, but the remastering makes it much clearer.
Frankly, some of the hype surrounding the remasters is going to leave potential buyers with unrealistic expectations, and as I've only heard selections from other remastered tracks from the catalogue, I can't comment on how it compares to the other Beatles albums undergoing the same treatment. If you're perfectly happy with your current CD of 'Sgt. Pepper', you needn't feel too pressured into picking up this new version, but if you've ever felt a little disappointed with the original CD, go for it. You won't regret it - and, you get it all in an attractive gatefold sleeve akin to the original vinyl, with sleeve notes and lyrics in an accompanying booklet, plus a short featurette on the making of the album included as a CD-ROM element on the disc.
In a word, yes. There isn't perhaps the night-and-day difference between the old CD and the new that one might expect, but it's certainly a difference you can notice - especially when comparing the two versions side by side. There's a 'cleaner', less hissy sound to the tracks now, which benefits some tracks immensely - 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' and 'A Day In The Life' particularly. On others, which were arguably a little more 'lo-fi' to begin with, such as 'Lovely Rita', there's a less pronounced difference. One thing all the tracks benefit from, though, is a slightly heavier bass presence - always there, but the remastering makes it much clearer.
Frankly, some of the hype surrounding the remasters is going to leave potential buyers with unrealistic expectations, and as I've only heard selections from other remastered tracks from the catalogue, I can't comment on how it compares to the other Beatles albums undergoing the same treatment. If you're perfectly happy with your current CD of 'Sgt. Pepper', you needn't feel too pressured into picking up this new version, but if you've ever felt a little disappointed with the original CD, go for it. You won't regret it - and, you get it all in an attractive gatefold sleeve akin to the original vinyl, with sleeve notes and lyrics in an accompanying booklet, plus a short featurette on the making of the album included as a CD-ROM element on the disc.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First of all this is a great album so i dont have to bang on about its merits. I do wonder what album would have emerged if the beatles had completed their original idea which was to write an album based around their childhood memories and about Liverpool and growing up in Liverpool. Strawberry fields forever and Penny Lane were the first two songs recorded and were originally to be included on said album. When those songs were released as a double a side single (against the beatles wishes, i beleive)the beatles dropped that idea and made sgt pepper. Sgt Pepper may or may not have been the beatles greatest album but it could have been even better.
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Love This Album, But Buy The Mono Version
I bought this album as part of the 2009 Beatles Stereo boxset and, I have to say, I did not like it at all the first time I listened to it. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Fox in the Box
1967s Masterpiece
What can one say about this. Lennon and McCartney gave the world what is without doubt a work of sheer genius. Lennon wrote "A Day In A Life" to close the album. What a track! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barclays
The best of the bunch
Around this time the Beatles were experimenting restlessly with studio magic, trying to come up with an album that McCartney would call his new pet project. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Annie J.
Rarity & oldies
This CD is previous version, better than the new remastered editions, no strange remix audio, no loudness effects. Perfect for audiophiles, but not for car listening.
Published 2 months ago by hc900
brilliant!
The cd is fantastic, what more can be said? Each song is crystal clear and gets you singing along at the top of your voice! Just warn the neighbours if you buy it!
Published 3 months ago by JULIA
sgt.pepper
a masterpiece, one the best albums of all time, timeless perfection, not heard it for years and still fresh. this generation needs to give it a try.
Published 3 months ago by chuckawalla
Too good to be true
Another amazing album! Remastering sounded amazing ! But don't let them go out of fashion and let modern pop take over . anyway lovely item! I love it
Published 4 months ago by jamie
Beatles - what memories!
I love this album. It is wonderful to hear it again after all our LP's have been lost in our move so it is great!
Published 5 months ago by Soon to be skinny
My little cousin wants this cd for x-mas
I'm from Portugal and here it's still very unusual to shop on the www. But the young people are trying it and figuring out what is amazing about it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by imp
A truly epic concept album
I won't beat about the bush, because just about everyone in their lives will have heard something relating to 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tom Cat
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