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A Hard Day's Night
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Strummmmm! That dramatic guitar chord that kicks of A Hard Day's Night (album, song, movie) still jumps right out at you, slaps you in the face, and jump-starts your heart. And you know what? Both the music and the film are still as crisp and lively as they were in 1964. Of course, only the first seven songs are actually in the movie (and they are the strongest of the bunch, from the rousing rock & roll of title track and the hit single "Can't Buy Me Love", to the beautiful ballads "If I Fell" and "And I Love Her"). But nobody's going to complain about having songs like "I'll Cry Instead" and "Things We Said Today" in the second half of the record; they certainly don't feel like leftovers. Yet another high-point for John, Paul, George, and Ringo--four fab fellows who hit the highest heights imaginable. --Jim Emerson
Not hard to listen to and to love.
Review date: 2008-12-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
This album is a light hearted album from The Beatles, and is their first one to consist solely of their own compositions. It was the soundtrack to their film of the same title, and it was released at the height of Beatlemania.
This album is one that most people will know, and it's probably one of the most popular because it's so upbeat, catchy and well-known.
The title track, A Hard Day's Night opens the album, and there is not a lot I need to say about this one as everyone and their dog knows it. A good song which although it's played a lot, never grows old.
I Should Have Known Better makes me think of the scene in the film where the lads are on the train, and it's a favourite song of mine from this album with a catchy song, great riffs and a welcome addition of the harmonica.
If I Fell is more of a ballad/love song and it's another one which is easy to learn the lyrics to and sing along with.
I'm Happy Just To Dance With You is George Harrison's contribution to the album, and it's probably his most pop-sounding Beatles track.
And I Love Her is a fairly well known and yet somewhat understated love song.
Tell Me Why, when you see it on the film or in general, performed on stage, it's just how I imagine it; it's one of those songs that sounds very catchy and verging on a showtune.
Can't Buy Me Love is another song which needs no introduction. Again, played a lot but very catchy nonetheless.
Any Time At All is a demonstration of the shouty, screamy vocals John Lennon became famous for, and it's another favourite track of mine; it's upbeat despite sounding quite heavy in the instrumental delivery.
I'll Cry Instead is yet another infectiously catchy track and upbeat despite the title.
Things We Said Today is not only my favourite track from this album, but it's my favourite track overall by The Beatles. I love the clever transition between tempos.
When I Get Home is another John Lennon underrated gem. I like the gruff vocals in it and I like the overall melody.
You Can't Do That is a song which is also reasonably well known, and it's a good one to listen to and to dance to.
I'll Be Back is another personal highlight of the album and it is, much as the rest of the record, very catchy.
There is not one questionable track on this album, and I thoroughly enjoy listening to it.
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Addition to previous reviewer's comments.
Review date: 2008-10-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
There's not much I can add to the reviews already submitted, however in respect of Ringo not being given a song, he actually sang lead vocals on 'Matchbox' which was actually recorded during the sessions for a Hard Day's Night. Also recorded during these sessions were 'Long Tall Sally', 'I Call Your Name' and 'Slow Down'. All four of these songs (three of them were covers) were excluded from 'A Hard Day's Night', but released seperately on the 'Long Tall Sally' EP.
Also of interest, the two sides of a single, i.e., 'Can't Buy Me Love' and 'You Can't Do That' were actually recorded at an earlier session in 1964, but included on the 'A Hard Day's Night' album.
Everything seems to be right!
Review date: 2008-09-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
For me, this is the finest Pop album of all time. Every song is a hit, performed with passion, fire and skill. George Martin just let them play and smoothed over the edges without dampening their fire. I don't think they bettered this album for consistancy. No offence to Ringo, but I'm so glad he was not handed a lead vocal.
This is the Pop benchmark. 'Everything seems to be right!'
a good starting point
Review date: 2008-09-03 Rating: 8 out of 10
Really great tunes here! For a contemporary comparison I recommend Nick Worrall. His album is FREE to download as well.
Another great album from the Fab Four
Review date: 2008-07-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
I love every single song on this CD and I am sure others would too especially the songs "Things we said today" and "you can't do that". A great album from the best band in the world
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
The Beatles
Recording label: Parlophone
Manufacturer: Parlophone
EAN: 0077774643726
Binding: Audio CD
Release date: 1998-11-01
Universal product code (UPC): 077774643726
Number of discs: 1
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: German (Original Language)
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. I Should Have Known Better
2. If I Fell
3. I'm Happy Just To Dance With You
4. And I Love Her
5. Tell Me Why
6. Can't Buy Me Love
7. Hard Day's Night
8. Anytime At All
9. I'll Cry Instead
10. Things We Said Today
11. When I Get Home
12. You Can't Do That
13. I'll Be Back
Publishers: Parlophone