No, you're missing my point. I'm commenting on the fact that A LOT of young and newbie fans like LIB. A lot of first generation fans, on the other hand, think little of it.
If it's taste, why do different generations have a noticeably different appreciation of the album?
How would you know that? I mean, just on this tiny board, there has been so many different opinions on that album from ALL age groups. BTW, first generation? So you lived through the 60's? Just curious. Cuz there's not too many around here who did.
No, you're missing my point. I'm commenting on the fact that A LOT of young and newbie fans like LIB. A lot of first generation fans, on the other hand, think little of it.
If it's taste, why do different generations have a noticeably different appreciation of the album?
I think Ydoll raises a very good point here. Are peoples perceptions of the music affected by their age? I think I've probably been effected by the critical lashing it took at the time and don't like it as much because of it.
I think LIB is maligned because it's not very good.
As much as Ydoll and myself dont see eye to eye, I think he summed it up perfectly with this quote. If the album was better, we wouldnt even be talking about it right now. It had its bright spots (allopiniated and i'm not getting into my personal tastes), but all in all,,,,I feel it was their weakest album. Besides Paul, did any of the other guys really want to do it?
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The only problem is the awful, ridiculous Teddy Boy - but John mocks it with his dosie-dos.
Wasnt 'Teddy Boy' one of those tunes like '909' where it was written when the boys were really young? I'm just to lazy to look it up and I was wondering. Its so simple, I would almost have to think so.
No, you're missing my point. I'm commenting on the fact that A LOT of young and newbie fans like LIB.
I remember when I first listened to it, I thought that it was decent with some catchy stuff, but each repeated listen lost the appeal somewhere. I said to myself,,,'Well this definately isnt a Sgt. Peppers or White album, but its the Beatles nontheless.
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A lot of first generation fans, on the other hand, think little of it.
Rightfully so. It was listened to as for what it is, and afterwards, the history lessons probably kicked in and reenforced some of the lost love. Thats what happened to me.
How would you know that? I mean, just on this tiny board, there has been so many different opinions on that album from ALL age groups. BTW, first generation? So you lived through the 60's? Just curious. Cuz there's not too many around here who did.
It's a trend I've noticed for a long time. Notice that I say trend.
I don't feel the Beatles ever made a bad album, but LET IT BE is my least favorite (though I prefer LET IT BE NAKED). I don't see it being maligned these days, though.
Maybe younger fans enjoy it because we have the Naked version, which is much better
There's a few things worse:
1) I think LIB is the best on the original album, because of the really neat orchestral accompaniment and rocking guitar solo 2) Get Back cuts abruptly
Other than that, the vocals sound much better on LIBN
Let It Be was a mess. If they would have stayed in the studio and given the songs love, care and attention to detail... the album would be considered a classic. As it was, in the 'naked' rough state the songs were in, they were still great songs. Remember....they were rehearsing for a live gig. Go and grab tapes from any bands rehearsals and tell me if the songs are stellar. That's why they call it rehearsals.
Two Of Us - Classic Everly Bros style. A song that other artists would kill to have written. Great opening track.
Dig A Pony - Amazing riff! Woohoo! John, Paul and George playing the same notes in unison. Really smoking, bada** riff. Pretty cool John vocals too.
Across The Universe - Another classic. No other artist could have written this song. I could imagine the Pink Floyd guys melting in admiration for his song. Drifting. Nonsensical. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I Me Mine - Killer bass lines from Paul. Some excellent riffs too. Gotta love this Spector version.
Dig It - KGB/BB King..brilliant fifteen seconds of disconnected thoughts. Sets the stage for
Let It Be - Classic. Always thought of it as a gospel song. No need to explain.
Maggie Mae - For me it is an essential track. I just love how the song segues into
I've Got A Feeling - This is probably the most overlooked track on the album due to the fact that it is the least popular. No other band could play this right and then someone said here somewhere that it is just some COMBO EFFORT. Sorry, I really couldn't forget that comment Nobody could even come close to Paul's vocal on this one. Well maybe Little Richard..
One After 909 - Strange. I could just imagine the Beatles playing "I'll Cry Instead" in '69.
The Long And Winding Road - Another classic. Another song that other artists would kill to have written.
For You Blue - Fantastic slide by John. Great honky tonk piano from Paul. Overall a catchy great George 12-bar blues song.
Get Back - Classic. Gotta love Billy Preston. Needs no explanation.
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Nobody could even come close to Paul's vocal on this one. Well maybe Little Richard..