The Beatles Stuffology Podcast

While this podcast might feel that it's been running for considerably longer than twenty years, we can assure it's been substantially less as we move on to a new album and song, both in the shape of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Does the song function as an effective prelude to the album? How many kids TV references can be shoehorned into one episode? And just how long can it take to get round to talking about the actual song? Plus we dip into the mailbag for a little bit of correspondence.

 

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: JG McQuarrie with a broken arm, so I hope you're all grateful

As we flip the single from Strawberry Fields to Penny Lane, there is much to consider. Is this as good as, or potentially even better than, Strawberry Fields? Does it manage the same deftness? And is the video any good?

Alternative Penny Lane video

 

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Produced By: JG McQuarrie and not AI, in case there was any doubt

Songs don't come much bigger or more important than Strawberry Fields Forever so it's time to tackle one of the all-timers this episode.

Does the song really deserve its reputation as a psychedelic classic for the ages? Do the lyrics manage to convey what Lennon's actually aiming for? And do the rest of the band's contributions help or hinder the song's reputation? And perhaps most importantly of all, can Andrew sketch JG over the course of this episode? 

 

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time to sum up another album and take a look at Revolver as whole, rather than a series of parts.

Does the album deserve the oft-sited "best of all time" monicker? How does it compare to the likes of Pet Sounds? And is it even faintly representative of what was going on in the charts at the time?

(Apologies for the quality of Andrew's audio - thanks to technical issues, he's a lot less clear than usual - JG)

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eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: JG McQuarrie and not AI. You can kind of tell.

Time to round off Revolver with the mighty Tomorrow Never Knows, as JG and Andrew take a dive into psychedelia. Or do they?

Does the song deserve its towering reputation and Capital-I Importance? Do we think Lennon really understood what it was he was writing about? And just how critical is George Martin this time out?

 

Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: Some technology, JG McQuarrie, but definitely no AI

Revolver is nearly done but before we get to the totemic final track, there's Got To Get You Into My Life to tackle.

Does the song work as a Motown/Stax homage? Does it matter that it's actually about drugs? And how are the guitars sounding at this point in the album?

 

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: Super Human Being, JG McQuarrie (and not AI)

It's time for George's third go-around on Revolver as I Want To Tell You takes its spot in the limelight. Can George justify an unprecedented three songs on an album? Does the song succeed in capturing the uncapturable flow of ideas he wanted to express? And just what could put Andrew off JG? (You know, apart from everything)

 

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: JG McQuarrie, and not AI

Time to visit a medical practitioner for this episode as JG and Andrew pay a visit to Doctor Robert.

Is it really about some alleged New York doctor? Is the NHS a worthy recipient of a Lennon lyric? And can the Beat Bugs really be the best cover version of this song?

 

Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: A resident of Sol III, JG McQuarrie, and not by machine.

This podcast is definitely for someone but also, in a very real sense, For No One.

Does the song's air of detached melancholy work? How good is that solo? And can any of the cover versions manage to capture the austere distance of the original?

 

Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking

eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com

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JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: An Earthling named JG McQuarrie and not AI

Time for something tuneful this episode as JG and Andrew tackle And Your Bird Can Sing. Does the song maintain the quality of the album? How much fun can be contained in one song? And are there any interesting cover versions?

 

Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking

eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com

Instagram: beatlesstuffology

JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…

Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

 

Produced By: alleged Human, JG McQuarrie, and not AI