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Universal acclaim- based on 200 Ratings
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Positive: 164 out of 200
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Mixed: 12 out of 200
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Negative: 24 out of 200
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Feb 9, 2016Listening to Love, I get the same feeling as if someone is caressing my skin. It's inexplicably beautiful. I love the way they mixed the songs. The remix of Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! is outstanding. 100% recommended.
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Apr 20, 2015
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Nov 21, 2012These songs are all fantastic classics and yet this album couldn't be more of a chore to get through. Why, might you ask? I still can't even put my finger on it.
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Sep 3, 2012
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Feb 18, 2012Love is a brilliant album which takes the classic Beatles tracks and make them gel into a seamless flow of music. New energy is brought to old tracks without tampering with what made them so exceptional in the first place. When you listen to it you are reminded of just how diverse and inventive the Beatles really were.
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Oct 27, 2011
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Oct 28, 2010
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Sep 9, 2010If Abbey Road side 2 gave us a ground-breaking 20 minute medley of Beatles magic that was the precursor to the rock "opera" format of studio bands of the late 60's onwards then "Love" is the crowning epitaph.
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EdwinBAug 4, 2009
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FrankHJul 31, 2009I don't get it either. It sounds like a ripped up Vegas Beatles to me. Do yourself a favor and buy the original albums.
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rik4536sJun 9, 2008
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RayBApr 15, 2008
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KenS.Mar 1, 2008I'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.
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RoyE.Dec 30, 2007
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JImKSep 20, 2007Beatlemania reigns in the 21st century. Another generation can ALMOST understand what we did when they first hit the shores.
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DavidZ.Sep 7, 2007Contributes nothing to the understanding of what made the Beatles great. Sorry, don't get it.
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ronaldG.Aug 12, 2007Great fun figuring out where the various sub-parts come from, and a great variety of Beatle sounds - not necessarily #1 hits. The one Beatle album to take on a desert island.
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mattcJul 20, 2007I love the Beatles, obviously. I believe their tunes are masterpieces, not to be ever tampered with. But, sadly, this album doesn't prove that wrong. When i was listening to 'Here comes the sun', the Indian drum beat vibe was interesting yes, but the song itself didn't feel the same. Seriously, classics should never EVER be remixed
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DustinP.Jul 5, 2007A truly outstanding and original twist on the Beatles music.It's just as fun to try to identify all the little sound effects in each song as it is to just enjoy the music.
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RitaXJun 30, 2007wonderful
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MarkRJun 26, 2007They were a good band. Grow up everybody...
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SeanG.May 27, 2007One of the fab four's best....bar none.
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BlakeJMar 29, 2007Very fun. If you are a Beatles fan, that is.
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patbMar 16, 2007nothing new per se
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JosephAMar 9, 2007A best of type album, with a few differences that make it better, this is a fantastic album of the most popular band ever
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JimWFeb 26, 2007Incredible!
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[Anonymous]Feb 26, 2007
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AlexDFeb 25, 2007Absolutely Superb! What a joy to lisen to, what a march back in time to hear how wonderful this music was, and stil lis...I wish the entire Beatles albums would be rencoded by the Martins in DTS 5.1.....what a sonic goldmine! I have never heard the Beatles sound so good, and with all the rereshing remixing and blending in ny the Martins this is a collabortation that is exquisite!! Thanks! AD
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allenhFeb 25, 2007
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PavinKFeb 22, 2007This is a great CD but i dont encourage first time beatle listners to listen to it, listen to the originals then listen to these fantasticaly mixed songs
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AndrewHFeb 16, 2007Martin, 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!
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VirgilDFeb 10, 2007This work is really a showcase of the Beatles increadable talent. Their harmony is quite remarkable and their imagination when these tracks are disected is captivating. A few spots are troubling, but overall Martin does a fine job of piecing it all together. "because" will loop in your head all day long...
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JessicaFeb 9, 2007
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lynnhFeb 1, 2007
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SaraFJan 31, 2007
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jasongJan 30, 2007
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DannyCJan 28, 2007A very refreshing look at the classics. Very enjoyable. And as for Joe P. your rating makes no sense. You are basically calling the Beatles music crap, because all this is is there songs looked at in a different light. Dude we have obviously worshipped the originals for years upon years now. We know they are great. This album is a fun new way at looking at the catalogue.
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WilliamCJan 28, 2007It's all about money...repackage the beatles Las Vegas style...tread very lightly...make sure no one is offended...hardly a touch of creativity..."The Beatles on 45"
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ChuckCJan 28, 2007If 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.
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STEVENRJan 26, 2007Right from the beginning, hearing "Because" in Acapella the CD grabbed me and the songs grab you in ways they didn't before. Hearing well constructed versions of great songs adds a new dimension without dimiinshing the fantastic originals.by the best musicians in history.
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StephenEJan 24, 2007
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halbJan 21, 2007
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YO.Jan 20, 2007Worst mix ever. Un asco.
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JohnTJan 19, 2007Anyone who confuses the songs with jingles is clearly uneducated... Get Back/ Within You Without You/ Here Comes The Sun/Glass Onion are instant classics reborn by the man who is undoubtablyt the 5th Beatle. producer George Martin, joined by his son Giles. Their care is what created this album... any more mixing and it would have become a novelty record. Instead, it is a classic.
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joepJan 16, 2007this is crap, who care if some of this stuff fits together, listen to the damn originals for chrissake
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ThomasMJan 16, 2007this album is one of the most brilliant, midblowing, amazing albums ever. the greatest songs ever by the greatest band ever. the beatles will live forever
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HanyJan 13, 2007LOVE continues the experimental explorations the Beatles were fond of. I'm glad that Paul and Ringo told Giles and George Martin to 'go crazy' with the music.
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paulJan 13, 2007did you know sirc de soley performs with this album
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PerAJan 13, 2007The Beatles is the best band that ever existed! I do not mind re-mixes of their amazing music but this is just a like a mixture of jingles. The only clever idea is "Withing Yoy and Without You/Tomorrow Never knows" The rest is unnecessary. Much more interesting to go back to "The Anthology"
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ArthurRJan 7, 2007
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JeffLJan 7, 2007A T-bone steak for a starving Beatle's fan!
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GlennFJan 7, 2007A 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.
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EdwinLJan 6, 2007
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BradPJan 2, 2007
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AndreaCJan 1, 2007
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SYanoffDec 30, 2006
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DannyBDec 28, 2006This album equally celebrates the genius of Sir George Martin as it does the subjects themselves. Martin uses inovative arrangements and mixing to create a brand new twist on some of the classics of all time. One listen reinforces how bad music has become since 1972.
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DavidMDec 27, 2006Wasn't sure anything could improve the memories of "being there" when first heard on vinyl, but Martin's strings with "While My Guitar.." heard in Dolby 5.1 reflects the Love that went into the whole project - amazing
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JCph3Dec 27, 2006didn't let me down and in he end all you need is Love!
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JonathanCDec 27, 2006This album is outstanding. It's hard to make a mess of such amazing tunes and George and Giles Martin have created a further masterpiece to add to the Beatles catalogue. And the 5.1 is incredible!
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AbercrombieFDec 25, 2006Definitely holds your interest, more depth than the originals.
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GlenTDec 25, 2006
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RobWDec 22, 2006
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TonyKDec 22, 2006its getting better all the time
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dannykDec 21, 2006once again, the beatles are the best band ever!
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dougjDec 20, 2006a splendid time is guaranteed for all !!!
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DerekPDec 18, 2006
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JPPDec 18, 2006It is almost as if The Beatles were still alive and making revolutionary music nowadays.
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JustinTDec 15, 2006See the show. It's outstanding. Brought tears to my eyes.
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KudsiaBDec 15, 2006Makes me wish i had been there then - but this is good now!!!!!!
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DavidTDec 14, 2006
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DavidJDec 9, 2006
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ChrisMDec 8, 2006This really is an excellent piece of work.
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Rev.RikardDec 8, 2006
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DouglasLDec 7, 2006Simply Fuckin' Brilliant!!!
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jimeDec 7, 2006best thing i heard this year
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xyDec 7, 2006A Magical Musical Tour
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AlexS.Dec 7, 2006A stunning achievement. Everything old is new again. It is like hearing the music for the first time.
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JesseMDec 6, 2006If anyone out there is unclear about the genius of Paul McCartney as a bass player, put some headphones on and listen to this record.
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DavidNDec 6, 2006
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MatthewTDec 6, 2006When 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.
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PaulG(newcastle)aged19Dec 6, 2006
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RobDDec 5, 2006fantastic
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TylerGDec 5, 2006I am a huge Beatles fan, but I do not like all of the mixing of songs on this album.
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ChristianTDec 3, 2006
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AlexADec 2, 2006If you want to know why did The Beatles become the most important band on Earth, easily listen to this album. That's the perfect Beatles compilation.
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PromoladDDec 2, 2006A definite 10 from the geniuses of George and Giles Martin. No true fan of the Fabs should be without this wonderful album. It only gets better with each listen.
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RoquentinDec 1, 2006Think medley, not mash-up. Just one long medley that doesn't really add much to the originals. What's the point, then?
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RobertDDec 1, 2006I did not think I was going to like this but I was blown away by the sound. It works.
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RussYNov 30, 2006Only 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!
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RobertoSNov 29, 2006
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KennethWNov 28, 2006Classics should be respected, Cirque should be respected. a breath of fresh air from classic Rock on todays stale rock.
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XavierNov 28, 2006
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MiguelSNov 28, 2006This is the Best Compilation i hear of the Beatles. Excellent work to Sir George Martin and Giles Martin.
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KenHNov 28, 2006Gotta agree with All Music Guide when they claim that the Martins weren't adventerous enough throughout this still cool record. But it's the Beatles, man, and that still counts for a lot!
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MattD.Nov 27, 2006Don't expect any re-invention here. But none of the songs are ruined, so because they were great to begin with, this CD deserves a 10!
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ChaudLNov 27, 2006
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AndrewANov 27, 2006The only good thing about this cd is the new remastering.
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TheDudeNov 27, 2006
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TomDNov 27, 2006Simply 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.
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Awards & Rankings
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Love vindicates the Beatles' status as master musicians and conceptualists.
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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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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.