This is such a melancholic album. What’s surprising is that the uplifting tracks all appear to be written in the minor key. It’s very difficult to listen to it with fresh ears, as these are all standards: Norwegian Wood, Nowhere Man, In My Life - pure pop classics that tilt towards that crossover when the Beatles became slightly druggy.
It’s surprising to see that Help was the album released before this, and in the same year as well. Rubber Soul is a great stepping stone onto Revolver, but it’s also far more than that. Whenever exploring the Beatles, Rubber Soul somehow gets overlooked. That’s a shame. It stands up there with some of their finest moments.
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