Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Well, this was inevitable, might's well get it over with.

Yep, "Sgt Peppers" is an incredibly important record that inspired countless important bands in later years.

But do I ever want to listen to it again? No. (Aw come on, even "Day in the Life"? NO.) This record came out when I was nine years old and has been on constant rotation ever since - so yes, I have heard it, thank you.

Hard to say what I thought about the album. Most of it is solid classic rock music, but one song struck me as being very aware of the Beatles's star power.

It's good, but not without filler (Fixing a Hole, Mr Kite!, Good Morning). Luckily, being the 60s, the filler songs are not overly long.
Lucy, With a Little Help from My Friends and the title track are all amazing, and there is some whimsy in Rita and 64. And A Day In The Life will always rank as one of the greatest pop songs ever, for me at least.
If some of the filler was more compelling, this would be an easy 5. But only a 4 from me, in spite of its reputation.

Can a record be overrated but still one of the greatest of all time? Some of these songs I’ve known for literally as long as I can remember. I sang “When I’m 64” in Kindergarten chorus. Other tracks such as “She’s Leaving Home” and “Good Morning Good Morning” (which anticipates Pink Floyd’s Piper by only a couple of months), I didn’t remember as well but are still bangers. Layers and layers to enjoy in this one.

Solid album.

I am disappointed from my own ignorance. I thought Strawberry Fields Forever was on this album. Oops. Well it was a big mistake not to include it and Penny Lane on the album replacing some more, shall I say, boring inclusions. The highs of this album are great though. Psychedelic rock is one of my favorite genres and this definitely was a good album. There just is not really a standout song. I think maybe if I were to listen to some songs more, I could really love this album.

I mean…what is there more to say that hasnt already been said. Wow that first half is a classic...39 mins on the shorter side but just so classic.

can’t believe i actually listened to a beatles album
interesting … and good 👍 some bangers

It's as good as it's reputation. Maybe even better. At the time it was a staggering achievement. Now, it's a fucking brilliant album. The tracklisting is perfect, it sounds like summer and it has the best George Harrison song.

Many more astute, qualified, and eloquent people have reviewed this album before me, and I think they've done a great job. Nothing I say here will add any value, with the possible exception of my very simple review:

I listened twice in a row. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is #day438 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… I read the news today, oh boy! It's rather hard to approach this record without a bit of prejudice. I mean, "all-time classic," "an early concept album," "one of the most definining records of the 1967," and all that jazz... Musically, it's a fascinating album, and I bet they had a blast in the studio. "With a Little Help From My Friends," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," "When I'm Sixty-Four," and "A Day in the Life" are my highlights. It's probably my first time listening to it front to back, but I can confidently say this is the kind of Beatles I'm after. This is a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day439.

To me, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is the ultimate classic Beatles album. It starts with the incredible triad of the title track, "With a Little Help From my Friends" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" without losing much of the momentum afterwards. I guess this might be the most reviewed album of all times so I see no point in adding more.

yeah....

This is a 5/5 easily. I wouldn't have said this a few years ago. My listening experience with the Beatles was from my Mom's record collection. For some reason, Sgt. Pepper's was the most damaged record, and I never spun it. I fell in love with Rubber Soul mostly, followed by Revolver.

Now that I've heard a version uninterrupted by scratches and skips, I know now that it's their best album. I still love Rubber Soul, but let's be real.

My biggest "ah-hah" moment today was listening to "Lovely Rita" WHAT IS THAT ENDING?! What a groove!

I still want to say "Rubber Soul" is my favorite, but this album is objectively better.

3.15

One of the greatest of all time.

Yay............Not my favorite Beatles Album but one of the best albums EVER... 5/5 #albumsky #MusicSky

I used to be obsessed with the beatles, but never liked their back half as much as their earlier albums (Rubber Soul is my favorite). Today I'm revisiting this after years.
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Who am I kidding, this album is excellent, there's so much variety in musicality, no dull moments, an evolution for the Beatles. 5*

Some highlights: a day in the life (that iconic end), with a little help (one of the best ringo songs), she's leaving home (the harmonies! the strings!), lucy in the sky with diamonds, when i'm 64 (adorable)

Honestly, surprised I'm not giving this full marks as I thought going into it, it'd be one of the easiest 5s I would have ever given. Totally get why this album is being reappraised down while Abbey Road is going up.

That said, still a fantastic album, just kinda hits a lull through the middle (She's Leaving Home -> With Or Without You).

But when I think of The Beatles, the quirky, silly stuff is what I think of. Stuff like With A Little Help From My Friends, When I'm Sixty Four, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, etc. Just has that super unique sound no one else has been able to come close to (despite trying). And not that it's a quirky silly song, but A Day in the Life is top 10 Beatles songs, easy.

VERY GOOD. I fucking love The Beatles
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I remember my music teacher at primary school teaching us Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds … at the time I had no idea it was a Beatles song but I’ve loved it ever since (she also taught us when I’m sixty-four which I loved not so much 😁)