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Let It Be... Naked - The Beatles
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68 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: Originally intended as a loose, spontaneous recording called 'Get Back,' 'Let It Be' was eventually released (after the band's breakup) after being shelved and then reproduced/enhanced by Phil Spector, leaving many fans (and an angry Paul McCartney) wondering, "what if?" This new release answers that question to a certain extent, with an altered track listing (which adds "Don't Let Me Down") containing some de-Spectorized versions as well as some originals that have been remixed and remastered.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Mojo
    100
    The cleaning up, editing and resequencing has brought out a warmth and depth of colour we've not heard before and allows the album to stand up to scrutiny next to modern records that aim for this kind of down-homeness and simplicity. [Dec 2003, p.134]
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  2. E! Online
    91
    Hearing the bare-bones "Across the Universe" or a de-orchestrated "The Long and Winding Road" is revelatory.
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    Though it is still faithful to much of the feel of Let It Be, the presentation of Naked, including the slight bits of modern-day editing, reveals that it is revisionist history, not the final word. Which doesn't hurt it as a record -- these are great songs, after all -- but it is a bit disappointing that this long-awaited project wasn't executed with a little more care and respect for the historical record.

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  1. Positive: 31 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
  1. JonathanF
    10
    Admittedly, I am a "hardcore" Beatles fan. But when I heard "Naked" (a terrible and almost immediately dated title, by the way), I realized that the reason I had never cared much for "Let It Be" had to do with the production, not the performances. For me, it was revelatory. The clear, crisp production and mixing made all the difference in the world. Thanks to the team that put it together!… Expand
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  2. j30
    5
    This is just all wrong. It feels like a big scam. I would give this a zero if it wasn't The Beatles
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  3. ByronJ.
    2
    The new mix sounds terrible. It IS Let It Be ... Naked, naked of all atmosphere that is!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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