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Japanese pressing of the standard version of the album. Apple. 2006.It begins with a twittering of birdsong lifted from "Across the Universe." And once the triple-tracked a capella harmonies of "Because" enter, followed by snatches from "A Hard Day's Night" and "The End," leading into a fired-up "Get Back," it becomes obvious that this is far more than just another Beatles compilation.

This is Love, conceived by the Fabs' former producer George Martin and son Giles as a stageshow soundtrack to Cirque de Soleil's Las Vegas spectacular of the same name, but appears to have taken on a life of its own. Whereas the Beatles' last release, 1, delivered the (over?) familiar hits in a nice, simple package, Love is a mélange of the familiar and obscure, all literally mixed together in one 78-minute audio collage which succeeds in reminding the listener just why the Beatles truly are, as Lennon put it, "toppermost of the poppermost." There's no new Beatles material per se, but the songs are all approached differently--some are cut together in a flawlessly mixed medley (check out "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!/I Want You/Helter Skelter"), some reassemble different backing tracks and vocal performances to create new spins on old classics; but all the songs are revitalized considerably.

Even in its weakest moments (which probably work better in the context of the show itself), Love is still a formidable prospect, and one has to admire Martin's willingness to go out on a limb with such a project. While purists may complain that the cut 'n' paste nature of the project is simply tampering with perfection, at the very least it'll make them reach for the originals and enjoy them all over again. For newcomers and everyone else, it makes a fine listen, both in its sonic clarity (the actual tracks are the best they've sounded on CD) and audacious nature.

--Thom Allott More from the Fab Four The Capitol Albums, Vol. 2 Revolver Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Anthology 1 Anthology 2 Anthology 3

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    Adrian Brantley Armendariz liked and reviewed Love
    
    amazing live. ill never forget how amazing this show was.
    
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    Brian liked and reviewed Love
    
    A good primer for those just learning about The Beatles
    
    TRACKLIST:
    1 Because
    2 Get Back
    3 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
    3 Glass Onion
    4 Eleanor Rigby / Julia
    5 I Want To Hold... more
    
    A good primer for those just learning about The Beatles
    
    TRACKLIST:
    1 Because
    2 Get Back
    3 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
    3 Glass Onion
    4 Eleanor Rigby / Julia
    5 I Want To Hold Your Hand
    5 I Am the Walrus
    6 Gnik Nus
    7 Drive My Car / The Word / What You're Doing
    7 Help!
    8 Something
    9 Blackbird / Yesterday
    10 Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! / I Want You (She's So Heavy) / Helter Skelter
    10 Strawberry Fields Forever
    11 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds
    12 Octopus's Garden
    13 Lady Madonna
    14 All You Need Is Love
    14 Within You Without You / Tomorrow Never Knows
    15 Here Comes the Sun / The Inner Light
    16 Back in the U.S.S.R
    17 Come Together / Dear Prudence / Cry Baby Cry
    18 Revolution
    19 Hey Jude
    20 A Day in the Life
    21 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
    
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    oyendo at this moment en mi pc
    
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    i love
    
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    love it
    
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    Show was supper. Drinks were way to pricey. Bought a watch. Battery died in 3 days. Would see again. All seats seem like good seats.
    
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Japanese pressing of the standard version of the album. Apple. 2006.It begins with a twittering of birdsong lifted from "Across the Universe." And once the triple-tracked a capella harmonies of "Because" enter, followed by snatches from "A Hard Day's Night" and "The End," leading into a fired-up "Get Back," it becomes obvious that this is far more than just another Beatles compilation. This is Love, conceived by the Fabs' former producer George Martin and son Giles as a stageshow soundtrack to Cirque de Soleil's Las Vegas spectacular of the same name, but appears to have taken on a life of its own. Whereas the Beatles' last release, 1, delivered the (over?) familiar hits in a nice, simple package, Love is a mélange of the familiar and obscure, all literally mixed together in one 78-minute audio collage which succeeds in reminding the listener just why the Beatles truly are, as Lennon put it, "toppermost of the poppermost." There's no new Beatles material per se, but the songs are all approached differently--some are cut together in a flawlessly mixed medley (check out "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!/I Want You/Helter Skelter"), some reassemble different backing tracks and vocal performances to create new spins on old classics; but all the songs are revitalized considerably. Even in its weakest moments (which probably work better in the context of the show itself), Love is still a formidable prospect, and one has to admire Martin's willingness to go out on a limb with such a project. While purists may complain that the cut 'n' paste nature of the project is simply tampering with perfection, at the very least it'll make them reach for the originals and enjoy them all over again. For newcomers and everyone else, it makes a fine listen, both in its sonic clarity (the actual tracks are the best they've sounded on CD) and audacious nature. --Thom Allott More from the Fab Four <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="4" cellpadding="4"> <tr align="center" valign="top" class="tiny"> <td width="33%"> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000EQHXQY.01.SWATCHZZ.jpg" border="0"> The Capitol Albums, Vol. 2</td> <td width="33%"> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002UAR.01.SWATCHZZ.jpg" border="0"> Revolver</td> <td width="33%"> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002UAU.01.SWATCHZZ.jpg" border="0"> Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band</td></tr><tr align="center" valign="top" class="tiny"> <td width="33%"> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002TYX.01.SWATCHZZ.jpg" border="0"> Anthology 1</td> <td width="33%"> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002TYZ.01.SWATCHZZ.jpg" border="0"> Anthology 2</td> <td width="33%"> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002TZ2.01.SWATCHZZ.jpg" border="0"> Anthology 3</td> </tr> </table>

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