25 Classic Beatles Songs
These are not necessarily the “best songs" in the Beatles' storied catalogue, but these are the songs through which we might gain the deepest appreciation for their popular genius.
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George Harrison’s “Savoy Truffle”: Holiday Reflections on Sweets and the Beatles
George Harrison knew that in the time and space that get between us and our food, there's a sense of longing.
‘Agnostic’: Against Theists and Atheists
Lesley Hazleton’s brand of agnosticism simply holds open a space for contemplative thinking.
Various Artists: George Fest
Dhani Harrison’s historical document on music's methods of passage through time shows the anxiety of his father’s influence
‘Petty: The Biography’ Is the Weakest of Warren Zanes’ Work
Warren Zanes utilizes half his talent in this biography, and delivers weak Tom Petty tea to starving masses of fans.
The Beatles Are Pent-Up Prisoners of Their Own Notoriety in ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
The Beatles’ first film feature, A Hard Day’s Night, was never intended to have a 50-year shelf-life. It was created as an exploitation film, pure and simple.
The Cathedral and the Shrink’s Office: ‘All Things Must Pass’ vs. ‘Plastic Ono Band’
All Things Must Pass and Plastic Ono Band are the best of the post-Beatles albums because they demonstrate the opposing modes in the ways we exist.
George Harrison: The Apple Years: 1968-1975
Harrison's legacy and his work was much more than a reduction of earthly values wrapped in a song.
George Harrison: The Apple Years 1968-75
Listening to the entire production on offer here means delving inside an artist's trajectory. Naivety, genius and clever pop.
The 10 Best Concert Documentaries
What separates someone merely capturing a night when a band is on fire from a great concert documentary? Here are ten films that bridge that gap.
Alas, Surface-Skimming Is the Dominant Mode in ‘The Beatles Solo’
Books about the Fab Four need to justify themselves. The Beatles Solo, a handsome but information-light and overpriced doorstop, doesn't get there.