Although Ive heard many people say they find Rubber Soul and Revolver could be Volume 1 & 2.... such claims hold no foundations with my own ears
For me, Rubber Soul is the ultimate Beatles Album.
Such a claim, obviously needs explanation..(or defence..on such an edgy forum
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When looking through the chronological order of the Beatles Albums... the fresh contemporary trend which is absorbed through Rubber Soul symbolises the blossoming imaginative streak that the Beatles adopt..striving into the matured sixties..very much apart of the movement they helped to push into the mainstream.
Its this commercial yet underground feeling that Rubber-Soul Offers; a blend of doped up moods mixed with the rapid realisation of music entering a phase which will transform goals and push boundaries.
I feel Rubber Soul offers a soothing, soulful and more graceful listen, while Revolver is sharpened by the electric riffs and singing styles.
Although rough naive concepts..I see Rubber Soul as the Dope Album...and Revolver as the Acid...the simple characteristics can be clearly seen in attitude and edge. This does not decide which is better, as it is merely opinion, but Rubber Soul..for me..has a very forced style..Something which totaly grasps me..even after the 6000th listen.
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