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. JenkinsB
    Nov 26, 2006
    9
    Great album. Keep in mind that this was produced as a soundtrack to a Cirque du Soleil show, not just as another Beatles re-release. Some of the mixes were designed for the live performance in mind and without that performance, they may lose some of their "oomph". Overall, it's a great CD. See the show in Vegas to complete your experience.
  2. JaneyS
    Nov 26, 2006
    5
    I'm sorry, but this is terrible--the Beatles equivalent of a Fifth of Beethoven. It's a freaking medley for a Vegas show, fer crying out loud! Martin does a tasteful job, but he cannot change the purpose of this exercise: to provide condensed, shortened versions of legendary songs as backing music to visual spectacle. Had this truly been done as an artistic endeavor, to I'm sorry, but this is terrible--the Beatles equivalent of a Fifth of Beethoven. It's a freaking medley for a Vegas show, fer crying out loud! Martin does a tasteful job, but he cannot change the purpose of this exercise: to provide condensed, shortened versions of legendary songs as backing music to visual spectacle. Had this truly been done as an artistic endeavor, to reimagine the Beatles catalog, it would have been fascinating. But it isn't that at all. And it was never going to be.… Expand
  3. PeterD
    Nov 24, 2006
    10
    I love this record. Just to hear Beatle music remixed is fantastic.
  4. Anandgyan
    Nov 23, 2006
    8
    Must be considered as a soundtrack to a stage show and on its own, this edible mash-up succeeds for me solely on is capacity to pull heartstrings for I was weaned on their music. Nice crisp sound that has me salivating for more and the game that is 'spot the song' is agreeable but then again; it's not a gimmick but something I shall not listen to as often as the two other Must be considered as a soundtrack to a stage show and on its own, this edible mash-up succeeds for me solely on is capacity to pull heartstrings for I was weaned on their music. Nice crisp sound that has me salivating for more and the game that is 'spot the song' is agreeable but then again; it's not a gimmick but something I shall not listen to as often as the two other remastered works.… Expand
  5. SteveG
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    Listening to "Love" for the first time was an astronatical lift off into an emotion-filled startosphere. WOW! WOW! WOW! The feeling was intense. Can you still remember the first time you rode a tilt-a-wheel or a roller coaster? Can you imagine the joy of holding a ressurected loved-one in your arms once again. If you can, then you have an idea of what listening to this album did for me. I Listening to "Love" for the first time was an astronatical lift off into an emotion-filled startosphere. WOW! WOW! WOW! The feeling was intense. Can you still remember the first time you rode a tilt-a-wheel or a roller coaster? Can you imagine the joy of holding a ressurected loved-one in your arms once again. If you can, then you have an idea of what listening to this album did for me. I can only imagine what listening to these sounds again did to the remaining Beatles, Paul and Ringo. If I were one of them, I could not have held back the tears of emotion. Thank you Giles and George. Your legacy is postively imprinted forever on the hearts of the listening public.… Expand
  6. trygve
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    it`s like hearing a new beatles album......Great
  7. 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
  8. SarryB
    Nov 22, 2006
    9
    There certainly seems to be 3 camps to this one. Those that think any altering of the originals is sinful and evil, those that are OK with the idea, but not with the execution, and those that love it. And, contrary to the post below, I doubt any 16 year-old with GarageBand could have made anything as clean and impressive as these new mixes. Here's a news flash to those who don't There certainly seems to be 3 camps to this one. Those that think any altering of the originals is sinful and evil, those that are OK with the idea, but not with the execution, and those that love it. And, contrary to the post below, I doubt any 16 year-old with GarageBand could have made anything as clean and impressive as these new mixes. Here's a news flash to those who don't know - this was put together for as a soundtrack for the Cirque du Soleil show "Love". Some tracks were mashed up to create a varied soundscape, others remained whole because of the "weight" or importance they apparently carry in the show. Plus, I respect any reverence Sir George Martin would have for these recordings, imagine the history he has with them. And no, this ISN'T some purely money-hungry attempt to "market" the Beatles to a new generation. The founder of Cirque du Soleil approached George Harrison regarding this project, and thus we have this final product. This wasn't a case of, "hey, kids will love Beatles' remixes for Christmas this year!". It was the desire of Cirque du Soleil to do a show based around (altered) Beatles music. So those guys make some coin off this, who gives a rat's ass? They only made some of the most timeless music ever - it deserves that kind of (monetary) respect. Think of all the money that's been wasted on crap like K-Fed and the flavor-of-the-month boy-band and girl-band crazes a few years back. At least purchases of this album are money well spent on real music. Great stuff, no controversy, no complaints (except now the whole Beatles catalog needs to be remastered...)… Expand
  9. zman
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    Other then the odd -not really dvd-audio disk- this is a wonderful cd. This music is truely Magical and timeless.
  10. TomM
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    Anyone and everyone who loves or even remotely likes the Beatles (and, really, shouldn't that be just about anyone who enjoys rock?) should purchase this special edition with the DVD. Not only is the music itself incredible, not only is the remastering job on the CD amazing, but the DVD in surround is absolutely mind-blowing. You cannot believe how huge and clear the sound is in Anyone and everyone who loves or even remotely likes the Beatles (and, really, shouldn't that be just about anyone who enjoys rock?) should purchase this special edition with the DVD. Not only is the music itself incredible, not only is the remastering job on the CD amazing, but the DVD in surround is absolutely mind-blowing. You cannot believe how huge and clear the sound is in surround. Fantastic! What Goerge M. and son have accomplished here is a work of art, pure and simple. Finally, one last comment - in remastered sound, it is astounding how fresh and new these recordings sound. The music is beyond timeless - most, if not all of it sounds as though it was literally recorded a few hours ago. They are, and always will be, the best band ever.… Expand
  11. JerradH
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    Being able to hear some of the old classics in remixed, remastered versions is something I've been waiting for longer than I can remember. I am the Walrus and A Day in the Life are worth the price of admission alone.
  12. 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.
  13. pgannon
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    Fantastic!! NOW. CAN'T THEY REDO THE REST OF THE CATALOG. The sound is great. Good job Gerog and Giles and thank you Beatles!!!
  14. ArmandV
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    Always been a Beatle fan, saw the show in Vegas, was blown away. The CD brings it all back. HIgh point is the way the transitions are made from great song to great song.
  15. Jerffrumfreehold
    Nov 21, 2006
    8
    great idea, well executed, not an embarassment...whew! Could have done more with it, as a lot of songs are virtually "unmashed", but in this day of ipod random play, a nice way to still get off on the Beatles catalogue, when you have beaten the hell out of it...anyone remember the Residents version of this,"Beyond the Valley of a Day in the Life"? Very simliar only 25+ years ago!
  16. AntonioR
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    The Album is perfect !
  17. andrewc
    Nov 21, 2006
    9
    this album is simply remarkable....i only gave it a 9 because it's such a tease. you'll hear certain intros and parts to other songs, and you want them to continue...when suddenly they end. however, another tune starts and you begin to feel the goosebumps. i was very surprised when i heard this album. kudos to george and giles.
  18. fe
    Nov 21, 2006
    3
    Too many of the songs are quite similar to the recorded versions. The Martins didn't take the concept far enough, they were too reverential instead of truly re-imagining what the songs might be. Also the collage technique feels too amateurish. Most 16 year olds with a copy of GarageBand could have done smoother more imaginative cuts and loops. Imagine to have all this material at Too many of the songs are quite similar to the recorded versions. The Martins didn't take the concept far enough, they were too reverential instead of truly re-imagining what the songs might be. Also the collage technique feels too amateurish. Most 16 year olds with a copy of GarageBand could have done smoother more imaginative cuts and loops. Imagine to have all this material at your fingertips but lack the courage to push the opportunity to its limits. Pity. This is an interesting album, but what might have been!… Expand
  19. adrian
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    Yesterday I thought i'd never want to hear some of these songs ever again yet to hear this in surround is simply breathtaking. The mash ups are fascinating but I also hope they start a debate on Apple updating the catalog. Lets get these albums remasterd and release the later ones with 5.1 mixes please.
  20. 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.
  21. ToddW
    Nov 21, 2006
    5
    Because it's the Beatles, I'll meet them halfway. But the whole idea of mishmashing their songs to introduce their music to new generations of potential listeners seems all at once resigned, contrived, desperate, and a bit of yet another money grab from the Fab Four. These guys and their estates already have enough mammon for a jillion lifetimes, so why mess with perfection? If Because it's the Beatles, I'll meet them halfway. But the whole idea of mishmashing their songs to introduce their music to new generations of potential listeners seems all at once resigned, contrived, desperate, and a bit of yet another money grab from the Fab Four. These guys and their estates already have enough mammon for a jillion lifetimes, so why mess with perfection? If there was actually something new in this package, it would be worth spending money on to put under the Christmas tree. But it's like playing musical trivial pursuit with Beatles' songs as the calling cards. Uh, no thanks, but I'll take another glass of wine, please. I've sampled this album, and while it is mildly interesting, not one of the remakes sounds better than the original from which it came. So that leaves me asking: What's the point? Maybe old George Martin is bored living off of his royalties in the English countryside. Oh, what John Lennon, the Beatles' conscience, would think of all of this. We know Yoko, Paul, and Ringo long ago sold their souls to the devil. George would go along to get along, just like the old days. Beatlemaniacs will eat it up, of course. I'll take the main courses that are their original albums.… Expand
  22. EricH
    Nov 21, 2006
    6
    It's a bit disappointing to hear 'Strawberry Fields' mixed with 4 or 5 other songs, then 'A Day in the Life' the album version. There are very creative moments and then there are studio cuts (which I've heard hundreds of times before). A great concept but a little weak on delivery.
  23. 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.
  24. LarryS
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    Amazing!
  25. pierrej
    Nov 20, 2006
    7
    I would prefer a new remastering of the officials albums
  26. RH
    Nov 20, 2006
    5
    It's not a bad idea on paper, but the results aren't full of enough cross-cutting and weirdness. It feels like Martin is holding back, allowing for too many numbers that are practically identical to their original counterparts.
  27. JohnW
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    i listened to this on Beatles.com and wow its so amazing how all the songs fit perfectly...it makes you have another reason to love The Beatles even more! im buying it tomorrow!
  28. BobO
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    The remastering alone would qualify this disc for a '9' rating, as would the pure entertainment value. But more than that, the finely detailed song reconstructions within illuminate the detail and texture that the Beatles put into every layer of their songs -- even though (at the time) most typical sonic equipment was incapable of unveiling it. This is music that had to wait for The remastering alone would qualify this disc for a '9' rating, as would the pure entertainment value. But more than that, the finely detailed song reconstructions within illuminate the detail and texture that the Beatles put into every layer of their songs -- even though (at the time) most typical sonic equipment was incapable of unveiling it. This is music that had to wait for time and technology to catch up with, and which reveals its creators as the major talents they were.… Expand
  29. 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
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#28 Best Album of 2006
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#18 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#21 Most Shared Album of 2006

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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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