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 Beatles 1 cd Sep 02, 2010
Thank you so much. This CD was in perfect condition, and I am immensely enjoying it. I appreciate it! -Renee
The Disadvantage of Chronology Jul 25, 2010
No one could dispute that this CD contains some of the most wonderful pop music ever recorded. My only reservation is that the chronological progression, however valuable as document, does not present some of these songs that well. Because "Love Me, Do" was their weakest song (I am certainly glad they recorded it---it put them on the map), this CD has a weak opening. "From Me To You" is not all that good, either, compared with other songs they did at the time. And "The Long and Winding Road", with the dread Phil Spector overdubs, sounds so little like the Beatles. So this CD both opens and ends weakly. And where is "Please Please Me", not only a wonderful song, but their first number one?
I guess it could been regarded as a musical trajectory---the artistic rise and fall of the Beatles. But it's a good CD to play on shuffle.
Think of how strongly "Pepper" and "Abbey Road" both begin and end. The Beatles 1 does not have this quality. But do not misunderstand, it is essential anyway.
 Exceptional music, but 'Red' and 'Blue' are stronger compilations.... Jul 22, 2010
In theory, '1' is a great idea; collect all the Number 1 singles from one of the greatest bands in pop history on one disc. Not only would such an album be an exceptional collection of music, it would also be very useful for fans, given the haphazard nature of some of The Beatles' compilations, and the fact that many of their singles never appeared on studio albums. And that's exactly what '1' delivers, all 27 (!) of the Fab Four's singles that reached #1 in either the UK or the US (or, often, both).
From an artistic viewpoint, there is certainly no arguing with the music here. This is simply some of the greatest music not just of its time but ALL time. From catchy pop songs, to folk-influenced minor chords and introspection, to ambitious psychedelic epics, The Beatles redefined the idea of what a rock band could do. Every song here is a classic, from the simple 'Love Me Do' to the sweeping orchestration of 'Penny Lane'. The songs are presented in chronological order, allowing us to follow their increasing ambition and complexity, and the packaging is generous, with a collection of photos from every era and a short essay by George Martin.
But as a collection, '1' falls just short of being the definitive collection it wants to be. I know it sounds very churlish to claim that an album containing 27 outstanding songs is lacking something, but it must be noted that some very important tracks are missing. Collecting only those singles that made #1 means the album leaves off songs that fell just short of #1 ('Please Please Me', 'Strawberry Fields Forever') or that formed the B-sides ('I Am The Walrus, 'Revolution'). There is no question that these four songs are an essential part of The Beatles' legacy, and their absence is noticeable as the album plays. For this reason, I would still recommend the 'Red' and 'Blue' collections ahead of this one, plus of course the original studio albums.
So I've got mixed feelings about '1'. Everything that's here deserves to be, and having so many important singles on a single CD is handy. But by definition the album is not quite as strong and comprehensive as it could be, and I can't recommend it ahead of 'Red' and 'Blue'.
Number 1 Jul 11, 2010
Ok this misses out some of the good No2's and lower Poisitioned songs, Sgt Pepper, Lucy in the sky with diamonds and I'am the Walrus for example. But you can't complain because all these songs are brilliant and thats all I need to say because I leave this album, to go by the bands reputation
Beatles Stil Rock Jul 06, 2010
This CD is a good collection of Beatles songs. Every song is something I remember and liked! I would recommend this CD.
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