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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0094637980828 Label: Capitol Manufacturer: Capitol MPN: 79808 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Capitol Release Date: November 21, 2006 Studio: Capitol Editorial Review: From Amazon.co.uk: 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
Album Description: Japanese pressing of the standard version of the album. Apple. 2006. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - AnthologyI bought the CD as a reaction to the movie "Across the Universe" and because I had heard a few cuts at a friend's house. After the novelty wore off, I realized i had heard it all before. Many of the cuts used tracks from the previously released "Anthologies", so there was really nothing new. It is interesting to listen to another person's opinion on how the wealth of the Beatle's catalogue could be remixed, but it may only make real artistic sense if you also see the Cirque de Solier performance. Rating:  - Made Me Fall in Love with the Beatles All Over AgainI grew up with the Beatles, listening to "Something" when I was 9 years old, but over the years I forgot about the Beatles. Then came "Love," a remarkable remix that I saw performed and I was stunned. It was like falling in love with the Beatles for the first time. This mix will appeal to loyal fans and newcomers. Lush, crisp, and bright, this salient remix is a classic. Rating: - Know every Beatles song by heart? Not these versions!It's very fun to hear these versions and try to figure out what song a little snippet came from. This does for the brains of baby boomers what mozart music does for the brains of babies. If you bought Beatles albums as they were released originally, you will really enjoy these mixes. I do not want to say more, because the surprises are part of the fun. Rating:  - save your moneyWhen I bought this cd (from Barnes and Noble) i thought to myself this is going to be great listenting. What is it? songs sung by the beatles that sound like they're high or stoned or whatever. Most of the songs are awful there are only two I liked. Please don't waste your money. Rating: - A LOVE JOURNEY THROUGH THE EYES OF THE BEATLES.Even though I haven't been a beatlemaniac in the 60's and 70's, through the years, I have learned to appreciate THE BEATLES work as the greatest composers of rock-pop music from the last century. LOVE is a wonderful compilation edited for a show, with a choice of such beautiful BEATLES masterpieces (how could the songs not be beautiful as all they work is wonderful?). By all means, the choice of the songs and the edition of them, with almost no interruption between one song and the following, ... Read More |
