- Audio CD (15 July 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Toshiba EMI Japan
- ASIN: B00005GL0P
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 340,077 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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THE BEATLES Rubber Soul (1998 Japanese CD issue of the 1965 14-track album great English/Japanese lyric booklet picture sleeve with obi-strip TOCP-51116)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Beatles start to become more of a studio band,
By Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Rubber Soul (Audio CD)
"Rubber Soul" (1965), along with "Revolver" (1966), clearly representation the transitional period between the "early" Beatles and "Sgt. Pepper." In terms of performance this was the shift from a live band to a studio band, and the influence of producer George Martin is obvious on several of these songs. The growing sophistication of Lennon & McCartney as songwriters is equally apparent, spurned as much by the influences of eastern music (e.g., Harrison's sitar work on "Norwegian Wood") and the burgeoning drug culture (e.g., "The Word") as by their desire to write more than pop hits. This album might offer up a melodic love song like "Michelle" and a simple rocker like "Drive My Car," but there is also the poignant lyricism of "Nowhere Man" and "In My Life." On the one hand, the Beatles are still singing mostly love songs on "Rubber Soul," but on the other hand their is a great leap forward in terms of what they have to say about love this time around. I have also seen a compelling argument that it is on "Rubber Soul" than John Lennon and Paul McCartney start to really become different songwriters (which is seen by some as being the influence of Bob Dylan, a logical explanation to be sure). Much has always been made of how the "Sgt. Pepper" album burst on the music scene, but "Rubber Soul" definitely begins laying the groundwork. "Girl" especially sounds representative of the "Sgt. Pepper" period, while "Run For Your Life" is consistent with the hits the Beatles had produced over the previous couple of years. The first record I ever owned was "The Beatles Second Album," which, of course, is not available on CD because it was produced in America and took songs off of three or four British Beatles albums. But even before I was aware of these differences "Rubber Soul" was obviously a shift in direction for the Beatles with "Revolver" representing the next step in their evolution, which explains why "Rubber Soul" is #5 and "Revolver" #3 on the list of 500 greatest albums of all time put out by "Rolling Stone" (Yes, "Sgt. Pepper" was #1). I have always thought of the two albums as a set, and I doubt I am the only one who feels that way. Rating this CD was interesting, because in its day it was definitely a 5, but looked at in the context of the Beatles's entire career it is more of a 4.5 ("Run For Your Life" certainly seems outdated, even by that standards of 1965). However, if there is anybody in music history for whom you automatically round up, it would be these guys. Especially when you go back and really listen to songs like "I'm Looking Through You" and "Girl," and reconsider them in terms of the group's evolution, because they are more than just transitional works.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews) 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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THE BEATLES GROW UP!!!...,
By Lawyeraau - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rubber Soul (Audio CD)
This fabulous, fourteen track CD, with twelve tracks by the Lennon/McCartney songwriting duo, one track by Lennon/McCartney/Starkey (Ringo), and one by George Harrison, is a significant departure from their earlier works. Here, the music is lusher, darker, and more complex. With the release of this album, The Beatles bid goodbye to their "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" days and established themselves as a musical force of note, more talented than anyone had imagined.
With vivid imagery and themes, they sang about life and all its turbulent emotions, a virtual social commentary. From the rock and roll refrains of "Drive My Car" to the sitar laden "Norwegian Wood", followed up by the existential "Nowhere Man", The Beatles had a lot to say, and they did so with a vengeance. Love was still an important theme, however, to which Paul paid homage with the romantic ballad, "Michelle", as did John in "Girl", a song so filled with yearning it is almost palpable. As if this weren't enough, add the lament of love lost in "I'm Looking Through You", as well as the achingly poignant "In My Life", and you have a musical experience so complete, that no music collector should be without this CD. 17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Release the American version.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rubber Soul (Audio CD)
When Rubber Soul was originally released in the U.S. on Capitol Records, "Drive My Car" was missing from it. It was thought not to fit with the rest of the album, and so it was replaced. In its place came John Lennon's "It's Only Love" and Paul McCartney's "I've Just Seen a Face," two songs which made the American version superior to the current UK import. While "Drive My Car" can be easily found on the '62-'66 best-of collection, "It's Only Love" and "I've Just Seen a Face" cannot be found (Yes, "It's Only Love" is in the Beatles Anthology, but its an alternate version of the far superior original song that appeared on the American release. If ever it should be released, I'm sure Beatles fans would love to hear the American version of "Rubber Soul."
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Beatles in Transition,
By Lonnie E. Holder "The Review's the Thing" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rubber Soul (Audio CD)
"Rubber Soul" was some of the same and something different. "Rubber Soul" yielded the first Beatles hit song that had nothing to do with love or girls ("Nowhere Man"). "Rubber Soul" marked a transition from The Beatles early boy band love songs to a mature sound that could cover any subject well.
The songs on this album are classic mid-60s. "You Won't See Me," "Norwegian Wood," and "Drive My Car" are each classic Beatles songs that are staples of classic rock stations. "You Won't See Me" in particular has been covered numerous times by other groups. "Nowhere Man" is excellent. A song about everyman, and a commentary on everyman. This song with its political overtones perhaps expressed some of the frustration the youth of the 60s had with the desire to change the world, and yet could not get oldsters to understand what they were about; and changes that happened were too slow. It's funny looking back, because now we are the oldsters, and the wheel has turned once again. The most incredible thing about this song is that it has nothing to do with love, and ranks as one of the best Beatles songs of all time. The only flaw with this song is that it, like so many other songs of the era, was a paltry 2:44 long, which was LONG by the standards of those days. Think of what The Beatles could have done had they had CDs to work with! I think "Michelle," "Girl," and "In My Life" are excellent Beatles ballads, with outstanding harmonies on "Girl" and "In My Life;" classics in a different vein from the other songs on this album. Of the remaining songs, "Think for Yourself," "I'm Looking Through You," "Wait," and "If I Needed Someone" offer quality Beatles music. Each of these are harbingers of The Beatles that would see one more transition album, "Revolver," followed by the revolution in rock music, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." "The Word" is very 60s pop music, with little to distinguish it other than it is a Beatles song. "What Goes On" is an interesting song for The Beatles in that it has a country flavor with Ringo taking the lead vocal. Clearly the idea of a concept album was yet to come. "Run for Your Life" finishes off the CD with some novelty. The "end" in the song is pronounced "end-uh", matching the music well. Note that in written lyrics this is written as "end-a". The album is a little uneven in a couple of places. Following "Think for Yourself" with "The Word" is not a smooth transition. Similarly, following "Michelle" with "What Goes On" causes "What Goes On" to grate somewhat. The songs could have been changed to have some flow to the style and mood of the songs. However, as I noted earlier, the concept album was two years away. The flaws in this CD are minor. The music proved once again that even with small bumps in quality, the Beatles were consistently able to fill an album with good to great songs. This album is a must have for any fan of mid-60s rock, and definitely for any fan of The Beatles. Note that there are several versions of this album available. Because of varying availability and price you may want to see which version best meets your needs before buying. |
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