Love
by The Beatles
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2006
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 200 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 164 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 200
  3. Negative: 24 out of 200

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  1. SwitSwat
    Sep 3, 2012
    10
    Me, being a huge Beatles fanatic, received this from a family member having heard good things about it. I turn the volume up, and... Oh my god. It's so beautiful! This album designed for "The Love Show" (The Beatles Cirque De Soleil) is a wonderful, beautifully crafted remix album of the world's greatest band ever. Combing different tracks and never before heard recordings into a wonderfulMe, being a huge Beatles fanatic, received this from a family member having heard good things about it. I turn the volume up, and... Oh my god. It's so beautiful! This album designed for "The Love Show" (The Beatles Cirque De Soleil) is a wonderful, beautifully crafted remix album of the world's greatest band ever. Combing different tracks and never before heard recordings into a wonderful album, that will surely delight any Beatles fans. Examples include the wonderful alternate version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", setting a more relaxing feel and sadder tone, it just wants to make you tear up (In both ways). Indeed, it is a great album, and it receives an outstanding 10 from me.… Expand
  2. Paxster
    Oct 28, 2010
    10
    Love is a beautifully crafted, flowing remix album which captures all the mystique of the world's greatest ever band. The remix of 'Glass Onion' which is a microcosom when compared with the album length, sounds better than the original and the album delivers a new sound every time you listen to it making you feel all nostalgic as you relate it back to the original song. It turns out TheLove is a beautifully crafted, flowing remix album which captures all the mystique of the world's greatest ever band. The remix of 'Glass Onion' which is a microcosom when compared with the album length, sounds better than the original and the album delivers a new sound every time you listen to it making you feel all nostalgic as you relate it back to the original song. It turns out The Beatles can be reworked after all...… Expand
  3. Jessica
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    I thought George Martin did an exceptional job on this album. You're taking timeless music and tweaking it brilliantly. The sting instruments and the fact that he brough out the "back" instruments is just awesome. It's almost as if the stage would have the string instruments and drummer in the front and singer/guitarist in the back. What a concept. Well done. I will listen for I thought George Martin did an exceptional job on this album. You're taking timeless music and tweaking it brilliantly. The sting instruments and the fact that he brough out the "back" instruments is just awesome. It's almost as if the stage would have the string instruments and drummer in the front and singer/guitarist in the back. What a concept. Well done. I will listen for years to come.… Expand
  4. ChuckC
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    If anyone other than George Martin had done this, I never would have given it a listen. If you were ever a fan of the Beatles, put on a good set of headphones and fire this one up. Parts will bring tears of joy. John and George would love this.
  5. GlennF
    Jan 7, 2007
    9
    A good pair of headphones, or stereo system, and possibly a 'herbal Jazz cigarette' or two, and you will hear the Beatles in all of their re-mastered glory. This album is just a prelude for the re-mastered catalog that is expected to be released in the near future. 40 years after Sgt. Pepper, and still no one can touch them.
  6. lynnh
    Feb 1, 2007
    10
    Only George Martin could get away with this "heresy." But it creates a Beatles revival that serves as a soundtrack for another Cirque de Soliel masterpiece and a fitting tribute to the Fab 4. Only Martin would know how to take a lot of his previous work and the Beatles songs and remix them into a fresh sound that's almost like hearing the Beatles for the first time. Reviewers can Only George Martin could get away with this "heresy." But it creates a Beatles revival that serves as a soundtrack for another Cirque de Soliel masterpiece and a fitting tribute to the Fab 4. Only Martin would know how to take a lot of his previous work and the Beatles songs and remix them into a fresh sound that's almost like hearing the Beatles for the first time. Reviewers can argue that this should have been used and that should have been done, but you have to appreciate the whole CD as a masterpiece in itself. Let them remix the next CD.… Expand
  7. AndrewH
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    Martin, you beauty! Money can buy you Love! I happen to have every single Beatles' album and I say without any hesitation, my collection is now conclusively complete!
  8. JosephA
    Mar 9, 2007
    10
    A best of type album, with a few differences that make it better, this is a fantastic album of the most popular band ever
  9. JImK
    Sep 20, 2007
    10
    Beatlemania reigns in the 21st century. Another generation can ALMOST understand what we did when they first hit the shores.
  10. KenS.
    Mar 1, 2008
    9
    I'm a huge Beatles fan and really appreciate most of their music but how many more variations of the same music can we be expected to buy? It may be time for us to move on.
  11. BobT
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    Love Love - As I lifelong Beatles fan I thought I'd never get as jacked again now as I did in the '60s when the boys came out with something new - but I have. I need to make the pilgrimage to Vegas now to see the show. My kids already were Beatles fans and now they are listening to their songs all over again - and getting their friends into it too - what more could you ask for.
  12. TomD
    Nov 27, 2006
    8
    Simply put, listening to "love" was like hearing these songs again for the first time. The excitement this album generates is amazing. Sometimes it is a bit overkill, but the mixes created are supurb overall. And the sound quality alone is breath taking. Purists may scream, but I'm a purist myself...and I enjoyed this album immensely.
  13. RussY
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    Only a master like George Martin can keep the integrity of the original recording while paying homage with this masterpiece!!! Every Beatle fan will find this enjoyable and it will prove once again why even today Beatle music blows away the music of today.Martin again shows how The Beatles and himself were so ahead of their time!
  14. RobertD
    Dec 1, 2006
    9
    I did not think I was going to like this but I was blown away by the sound. It works.
  15. MatthewT
    Dec 6, 2006
    9
    When I heard this on Virgin Radio's Geoff Show, (this was before they released it) I thought to myself, wow. This album is amazing. Sir George Martin and his son Jules have done an outstanding job at remastering and mixing old Beatles songs, to make them into something new and fresh. Something for a new generation.
  16. JesseM
    Dec 6, 2006
    9
    If anyone out there is unclear about the genius of Paul McCartney as a bass player, put some headphones on and listen to this record.
  17. PaulG(newcastle)aged19
    Dec 6, 2006
    10
    I think some of the critics haven't read what the concept of the album and the music is all about. The songs feature parts of other songs all the way through album, some really noticeable, some that you can't hear because it fits with the music so well. I honestly do believe that this is one of the greatest albums of the year. It brings together some of the best music ever I think some of the critics haven't read what the concept of the album and the music is all about. The songs feature parts of other songs all the way through album, some really noticeable, some that you can't hear because it fits with the music so well. I honestly do believe that this is one of the greatest albums of the year. It brings together some of the best music ever written, and in a way that you've never heard it before. I think people should just sit back and enjoy listening to it.… Expand
  18. AlexS.
    Dec 7, 2006
    10
    A stunning achievement. Everything old is new again. It is like hearing the music for the first time.
  19. BradP
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    "Love" is all about fun, and making things fun again. I am giving it a 10 because each time I hear this CD I just grin from ear to ear, laughing out loud at the transitions and familiar tidbits. It is like watching your family in a funhouse mirror! I grew up with the Beatles during the 60's, when each new album was greeted with amazement - what were they going to do now, after Rubber "Love" is all about fun, and making things fun again. I am giving it a 10 because each time I hear this CD I just grin from ear to ear, laughing out loud at the transitions and familiar tidbits. It is like watching your family in a funhouse mirror! I grew up with the Beatles during the 60's, when each new album was greeted with amazement - what were they going to do now, after Rubber Soul, after Revolver? Such anticipation has long worn off, but "Love" brings back a palpable feeling of joy and surprise to this material. Imagine all this growth in only 5 years - incredible! I am firmly in the camp that values emotional expression over historical purity - I support a complete remastering of the Beatles catalog that brings the work into present day sonic standards. "Love" demonstrates how powerful those original tracks still are, and how exciting a new presentation can be. The old mixes are a classic experience, but were made with almost no understanding of the potential of stereo sound - the assumptions of the LPs were that of sub-standard delivery systems, and there is no longer a need to hit that lowest common denominator. More than anything else, "Love" reminds me just how great the Beatle's music really is - and how much fun it can be.… Expand
  20. jasong
    Jan 30, 2007
    10
    this alblum comfirms what i always knew,george martin was the 5th beatle."love" takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour of some of the best recordings ever made by any artist."love"could be described as an extension to what abbey road was and is.the word "mashed" shouldn't be used to describe this alblum.love is brillent."love" is the closest thing any of us will ever have to what a this alblum comfirms what i always knew,george martin was the 5th beatle."love" takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour of some of the best recordings ever made by any artist."love"could be described as an extension to what abbey road was and is.the word "mashed" shouldn't be used to describe this alblum.love is brillent."love" is the closest thing any of us will ever have to what a modern day beatles concert would sound like.thanks for the idea george harrison and thank you george & giles martin for a job well done.… Expand
  21. EdwinL
    Jan 6, 2007
    9
    The Beatles left such a large legacy of music it would take too long to come up with something in the vein of "Love" that every fan liked. The Beatles produced a lot of experimental music and this album is experimental. We become conditioned to what we hear, so hearing something so similar but different can be disturbing. But this album was produced as the soundtrack to a The Beatles left such a large legacy of music it would take too long to come up with something in the vein of "Love" that every fan liked. The Beatles produced a lot of experimental music and this album is experimental. We become conditioned to what we hear, so hearing something so similar but different can be disturbing. But this album was produced as the soundtrack to a 'Cirque' show in Las Vegas, so there are limits to what could be done. The best way to appreciate the album is to first see the show in Las Vegas. There are some places in the show where the mash-up is required, but there are other places where staying with something more traditional is better. The combination of the chord from Help, the drum solo from Abby Road leading into Get Back, with the action on stage is one of the most powerful theatrical moments I have ever seen. I want to see it again, because I know I missed some of the action. The stage is very busy. It is one of the shows where every time you see it you will probably se something new.… Expand
  22. RitaX
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    wonderful
  23. EdwinB
    Aug 4, 2009
    9
    If you are a Beatles fan (and who isn't?) who sits around some days thinking, "I would give my left arm if someone could discover a long-lost Beatles album of previously unreleased material - like a sequel to Sgt. Pepper or something... oh my god I'm getting excited just thinking about it!) I'm sorry, but that's never going to happen. This is the next best thing If you are a Beatles fan (and who isn't?) who sits around some days thinking, "I would give my left arm if someone could discover a long-lost Beatles album of previously unreleased material - like a sequel to Sgt. Pepper or something... oh my god I'm getting excited just thinking about it!) I'm sorry, but that's never going to happen. This is the next best thing though. I would even take this over "Let It Be... Naked." It's for Beatles fans.… Expand
  24. ImanL
    Nov 20, 2006
    7
    yeah, yeah, yeah... read the reviews, bought the CD saturday (my early CD place), listened twice, burnt a coupla of copies for friends, and will have filed it away next to Beatles # 1 before this time next week
  25. pierrej
    Nov 20, 2006
    7
    I would prefer a new remastering of the officials albums
  26. EmilyH
    Nov 21, 2006
    7
    I liked it a lot at first, but after a few plays I started to get tired of it. It's like the whole fun is in the surprise element but once that's done there's not much you haven't heard before.
  27. ChrisP
    Nov 22, 2006
    7
    It's great to hear Beatles songs with the added depth of modern production but whilst the reworkings are interesting I rather have just have the back cataloge remastered.They can start with the white album.
  28. Quaid
    Nov 23, 2006
    9
    I have heard so many people say this album fails on the concept, but do these people really know what they are talking about. The album was not intended for a cd. It is part of a show in Vegas. Of course the cd inside the show is much better, but it's nice to hear it on cd. If the cd was all complete tracks, then what kind of show would that be. The inside jacket gives photos from I have heard so many people say this album fails on the concept, but do these people really know what they are talking about. The album was not intended for a cd. It is part of a show in Vegas. Of course the cd inside the show is much better, but it's nice to hear it on cd. If the cd was all complete tracks, then what kind of show would that be. The inside jacket gives photos from the show to sort of visualize the experience. Anyone who gives this lower than a 9 did not do their homework as to why this show was even made into a cd to begin with.… Expand
  29. trygve
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    it`s like hearing a new beatles album......Great
  30. TonyK
    Dec 22, 2006
    10
    its getting better all the time
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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    Love vindicates the Beatles' status as master musicians and conceptualists.
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  2. The Guardian
    80
    The question of whether anybody would listen to Love more than once if the original Beatles albums were available in equivalent sound quality is a nice one. But it doesn't seem to matter much when you can almost feel the spit flying from John Lennon's mouth during Revolution, or when A Day in the Life's orchestral swell comes surging from the speakers. After all, it's hard to ask questions when your breath has been taken away.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    You could figure it as a sop to today's interactive mash-up culture. Or you could say it's just extending the medley-ish, segue-happy ethos of Abbey Road to the band's entire catalog. Really, it's both, and it's bliss.
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