KnockBack, Episode 248 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Beatles album)
Added 2022-11-07 17:00:15 +0000 UTCIn the history of rock, there are seminal records... and then there are the true cream of the crop. The Beatles' 1967 classic Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is very much in the latter camp, a record so mind-bending and fresh that, 55 years later, it remains one of the most-revered albums ever recorded. And when we say recorded, we mean it in the old-fashion way: Using tape reels and decks without a semblance of computer assistance, which wouldn't have even been possible ast the time. From musicianship to lyrical work to production, Sgt. Pepper's may be unrivaled even in the Beatles' very own discography of genre titans. So let's delve in, go through some of these amazing songs, and discuss the neverending legacy of what some would argue is the strongest LP ever set to vinyl, one that shook the world it entered into, and continues to morph it to this day.
Topic starts around 0:19:23
Comments
Gotta check out the new Revolver mix!
Aaron
2022-12-02 05:07:22 +0000 UTCOne of the best albums of all time. Really enjoyed this episode. Also laughed when Dagan mentioned the fact that he thought John was singing on "When I'm Sixty-Four" - that song was recorded in a different key and was sped up to make Paul sound younger, so it's not your typical Paul voice! Good ear on Dagan!
Giovanni D'Amico
2022-11-27 23:45:14 +0000 UTCWho was bigger: Beatles or Elvis?
Michael
2022-11-16 17:53:19 +0000 UTCYou guys are crushing it at the moment. Loved the month of horror and looking forward to the month of albums.. sgt peppers is a masterpiece and was happy to spin it again after the ep. Cheers bros
Billy boob
2022-11-15 00:43:52 +0000 UTCAnother great concept album is Francis the mute by mars Volta! Enjoy!
Tony LaMacchia
2022-11-14 22:11:23 +0000 UTCI suggested this a few times in the general Knockback Threads, but it usually became too buried by other comments to be noticed. Glad to see you two sat down to cover this album despite that :)
The Unseen
2022-11-14 04:06:51 +0000 UTCDefinitely a steady presence.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:31:18 +0000 UTCI'll have to look into that.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:31:12 +0000 UTCPretty deep insight! You could be right.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:31:00 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:30:47 +0000 UTCI wonder what Dagan would think of that.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:30:43 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:30:36 +0000 UTCAwesome.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:30:33 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:30:27 +0000 UTCThen you're really going to like this month. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-13 18:30:24 +0000 UTCRingo's drums in A Day in the Life is the perfect example of a drummer "sitting in a song" and amplifying it. Those little fills at the start are so integral to building to the crescendo later. Their best song imo.
joefray_
2022-11-08 13:44:36 +0000 UTCYou guys question whether there was any intent or meaning in the album cover at one point in this episode. I encourage you to check out the conspiracy documentary Paul McCartney Really is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison. Now it’s all based on a long debunked hoax, but there are some really interesting and creative little coincidences that are truly puzzling. It goes into detail on hiding clues in the album covers and the “real” reason behind the experimental sounds, mixing techniques, and concept albums.
Derek Williams
2022-11-07 23:43:19 +0000 UTCI’ve always long contended revealing a favorite song, especially an all-time favorite, song says more about the person than the song. Sure, it may be a compositional masterpiece, but it gains more when a piece of yourself and your history is attached. Colin, I think this is the case with your pick of “She’s Leaving Home.” Tremendous track, no doubt. But I can’t help picture a younger Colin packing his bags for destinations unknown and then, by the end of the track, an older and more weathered Colin returning to VA with new wisdom and a new appreciation for the liner notes of life.
Jeremy Henderson
2022-11-07 20:23:00 +0000 UTCBeatles content ❤️❤️ yessssss sirrr
Whitewinwolf
2022-11-07 19:59:39 +0000 UTCA future album knockback recommendation. Toxicity (2001) 🤘
Napoleon in Rags
2022-11-07 19:36:02 +0000 UTCI literally just bought this on vinyl. It has a good summary included about the iconic cover. I have it on my self right now front and center
Napoleon in Rags
2022-11-07 19:33:18 +0000 UTCFuck yeah 😎
Jacob R.
2022-11-07 18:12:18 +0000 UTCI still have my sister's copy on vinyl. Strictly for looking at these days, but a great album
Boomboom Washington
2022-11-07 17:31:14 +0000 UTCOh yes
Michael (ObjoGaming)
2022-11-07 17:06:11 +0000 UTCAh now this a amazing topic. I love when you guys talk about music!
Jack Doheny
2022-11-07 17:05:29 +0000 UTC
