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One of the great covers in the Oasis catalog began showing up in setlists in 1994, and contained the early wall of sound that Noel was able to capture in many of the early arrangements in his own songs. This was all noise, contrary to the original Beatles/Lennon song, full-on energy from a band that lacked energy on stage. Liam was born to sing this way, even if you don’t like him, he carries this track with a snarl.
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As we were writing about the Beatles yesterday, we kept thinking toward Southern California and the Beach Boys. They were grand on a different scale, as Brian Wilson grew to be a studio production genius on Pet Sounds. Few, if any albums made in America, have topped this 1966 gem. Lush, introspective, hopeful and perfect, this album is the sum of all parts of what pop should be.
It starts with the sublime “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and ends with “Caroline, No.”
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Of course, anything Beatles related is going to have a touch of cool to it, but we have never seen a photo like this before of their early stage set up, and we just love all the wires but minimal pomp to the whole get up. No pedals, no effects, just two guitars, a bass, piano, and drum kit, and they made the best rock and pop music ever, so take note kids. You don’t need a 311 set-up to make it. . .
Watch this clip of the Beatles documentary of their first trip to the US.
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If the Beatles circa 1964-65 are not considered the original badass hipsters, then we don’t know who could be? How awesome do Paul and George look here?
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The only vocal group in which Phil Spector was a member, The Teddy Bears and Spector took this song went to #1 on the Billboard 100 in 1958. The Beatles even covered it. Look at Phil with that flat top in the right corner.
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Last night while driving around last night, we got this track on our shuffle, the 2004 craze, Danger Mouse’s Grey Album track “Public Service Announcement.” You know, Beatles x Jay Z, specifically White Album and the Black Album. Enjoy.
We have been hearing that the Robert Williams documentary “Mr. Bitchin,” that premiered at LACMA on Wednesday, is badass. Robert being the godfather of lowbrow and the founder of Juxtapoz, he has earned the status. He is even compared to the Beatles in the film, so you know what that means… impact has been large and in charge.
