Description
Arguably the first psychedelic rock album, REVOLVER was praised for
its musical experimentation--the Indian sounds of "Love You To,"
the Motown-inspired "Got To Get You Into My Life," the backwards
guitar in "I'm Only Sleeping." "Tomorrow Never Knows" was the most
radical departure from previous Beatles' recordings for its
skeletal bass/drums propulsion enhanced only with tape loops
(contributed by all four Beatles and added in the mix-down
process), more backwards guitar, and an eerie John Lennon vocal.
Still, the Beatles' experimentation grew out of their songwriting,
which had matured beyond formula pop. "Tomorrow Never Knows" was
inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead, Harrison's "Taxman" was a
bitter diatribe, and McCartney's "Eleanor Rigby" was a bleak
portraitof loneliness. Balanced with upbeat songs like "Good Day
Sunshine" and "Yellow Submarine," REVOLVER proved The Beatles were
not mere pop stars, but musical artists in search of new sounds and
ideas.
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