Beatles For Sale – THE BEATLES*****

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The Beatles fourth album Beatles For Sale, topped the UK album chart but disappointed some critics since, unlike it predecessor, it included some covers, leaving only eight new Lennon-McCartney compositions. However, it should be remembered that The Beatles were not only the best songwriters, they were also the best performers. Includes the US No. 1 Eight Days A Week. (UK:1)

"Beats me why this album is underrated. The originals are just as good as anything the fabs made pre-Rubber Soul. The covers are awesome as well."

"Beatles For Sale, the Fab Four's fourth album, is not regarded as highly as their other works. The Beatles hammered this record out pretty fast as they recorded it between tours, and they were pressed for time in coming up with new stuff. Thus, the album is only half original material. But I'm not bothered by this one single bit. Yes, more original songs would've been appreciated, but we must remember that one of The Beatles' early trademarks was doing excellent cover songs as well as their own stuff, and Beatles For Sale gives you a healthy dose of both."

"Coming on the heels of the highly touted, critically successful album, A Hard Day's Night, this one pales somewhat in comparison. It is still certainly worthy of note, however, as are all albums put out by The Beatles, and it is a very good album by any measure."

"The Beatles are about as close to perfection that we're ever going to get from any band. How could one not love this album? There really isn't any low point."

"Maybe I'm biased, but I've listened to this album over and over for many years, and I just don't hear the so called 'weak spots' that so many critics have spoken of."

"Beatles For Sale is still a strong album. The resigned, weary feel of the album actually suits the more introspective, Dylan-influenced songs the band have written, and the best songs here showcase a maturing of The Beatles' sound that would become more evident over coming albums."