The Beatles

the beatles are the best band ever

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The Beatles
“still discovering references you missed sixty years later”
YouTube is full of people in their 70s talking about how Beatles songs were the soundtrack to their youth, with one bloke mentioning Soviet soldiers marching to Yellow Submarine in 1986. Reddit keeps finding new fans who are 'blown away' after finally listening properly, catching references that went over their heads for decades. even the haters on Reddit admit it's a proper unpopular opinion to dislike them. basically they're so embedded in culture that avoiding their influence is like trying to avoid gravity.
best comment YouTube · agrees
“I'm old now, but so are the remaining two. Saw them at the Hollywood Bowl in 64! Their music ageless, happy memories.”

what's working

  • They produced an extraordinary amount of great music in a short period of time
  • Their songs became the soundtrack for generations and continue to resonate across different eras
  • The Beatles were one of the first bands to use the recording studio as a creative tool in revolutionary ways
  • Their music has stood the test of time, remaining relevant almost 60 years later with undeniable influence on music and culture

what's not

  • Some people find their early music simple and unremarkable rather than magical
  • Their style is closer to pop than rock, which doesn't appeal to all rock music fans
  • There were serious personal conflicts between band members, including tensions between John and George over Paul's songs
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