Review by scapp70
April, 28 2006
Pros: Good Debut
Cons: Only eight original songs
Review by starcollector
March, 23 2008
Pros: The songs are catchy, happy and well played.
Cons: This is their worst album (unless you count Yellow Submarine.
Review by andaryl
September, 17 2009
Pros: The Beatles first album, raw sounds of their live act, signs of melodic writing talent
Cons: Ringo singing Boys?
Review by akasashinai
March, 28 2008
Pros: Energetic, shows potential
Cons: too many covers, overshadowed by later albums
Review by GePop
September, 07 2000
Pros: Pure energy!
Cons: If you're looking for the latter-day polish, you might be put-off by the primitiveness
The Beatles: George Harrison (vocals, guitar); John Lennon (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Paul McCartney (vocals, bass); Ringo Starr (vocals, drums). Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England. "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You" were recorded in September 1962. The other 12 tracks were recorded on February 11, 1963 ("Twist And Shout" was the last song to be recorded). Includes liner notes by Tony Barrow. Recorded in between a cup of tea and a cigarette, this album is raw yet dazzling. Here were four lads, highly experienced on stage, but with little or no idea of what a recording studio was like. They were subtly marshalled by the much-respected George Martin to deliver an entire album that was exactly what the fans wanted, but was still a surprise. Things were never as simple as this again, yet the genius is there. Examples are Lennon's unmatchable rasping on "Twist And Shout," McCartney's graceful ease in singing "I Saw Her Standing There," Harrison's sparse but definite Gretsch chords, and Starr's ...