Love
by The Beatles
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2006
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 200 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 164 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 200
  3. Negative: 24 out of 200

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  1. rebeccafdez
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Listening to Love, I get the same feeling as if someone is caressing my skin. It's inexplicably beautiful. I love the way they mixed the songs. The remix of Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! is outstanding. 100% recommended.
  2. SwitSwat
    Sep 3, 2012
    10
    Me, being a huge Beatles fanatic, received this from a family member having heard good things about it. I turn the volume up, and... Oh my god. It's so beautiful! This album designed for "The Love Show" (The Beatles Cirque De Soleil) is a wonderful, beautifully crafted remix album of the world's greatest band ever. Combing different tracks and never before heard recordings into a wonderfulMe, being a huge Beatles fanatic, received this from a family member having heard good things about it. I turn the volume up, and... Oh my god. It's so beautiful! This album designed for "The Love Show" (The Beatles Cirque De Soleil) is a wonderful, beautifully crafted remix album of the world's greatest band ever. Combing different tracks and never before heard recordings into a wonderful album, that will surely delight any Beatles fans. Examples include the wonderful alternate version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", setting a more relaxing feel and sadder tone, it just wants to make you tear up (In both ways). Indeed, it is a great album, and it receives an outstanding 10 from me.… Expand
  3. ImUnavailable
    Feb 18, 2012
    9
    Love is a brilliant album which takes the classic Beatles tracks and make them gel into a seamless flow of music. New energy is brought to old tracks without tampering with what made them so exceptional in the first place. When you listen to it you are reminded of just how diverse and inventive the Beatles really were.
  4. Ricko
    Oct 27, 2011
    7
    You really shouldn't mess with something that's already perfect and can't be improved upon. While the raw material is brilliant without question, I'm not sure what the point of this project was really. The best bits are the songs that are pretty much untouched from the originals (Hey Jude, A day in the Life, Revolution all have minimal changes). The other standout moments have alreadyYou really shouldn't mess with something that's already perfect and can't be improved upon. While the raw material is brilliant without question, I'm not sure what the point of this project was really. The best bits are the songs that are pretty much untouched from the originals (Hey Jude, A day in the Life, Revolution all have minimal changes). The other standout moments have already been enjoyed on the Anthology collection. Anthology was a great project and very worthwhile because it's like a documentary on how the greatest band of all time grew and developed their ideas. This add's very little to the Beatles story. Of course it's impossible to make a record using this material sound bad and it is an enjoyable listen, but more because of the original songs rather than what Martin has done with them.… Expand
  5. Paxster
    Oct 28, 2010
    10
    Love is a beautifully crafted, flowing remix album which captures all the mystique of the world's greatest ever band. The remix of 'Glass Onion' which is a microcosom when compared with the album length, sounds better than the original and the album delivers a new sound every time you listen to it making you feel all nostalgic as you relate it back to the original song. It turns out TheLove is a beautifully crafted, flowing remix album which captures all the mystique of the world's greatest ever band. The remix of 'Glass Onion' which is a microcosom when compared with the album length, sounds better than the original and the album delivers a new sound every time you listen to it making you feel all nostalgic as you relate it back to the original song. It turns out The Beatles can be reworked after all...… Expand
  6. ugob
    Sep 9, 2010
    10
    If Abbey Road side 2 gave us a ground-breaking 20 minute medley of Beatles magic that was the precursor to the rock "opera" format of studio bands of the late 60's onwards then "Love" is the crowning epitaph.
  7. EdwinB
    Aug 4, 2009
    9
    If you are a Beatles fan (and who isn't?) who sits around some days thinking, "I would give my left arm if someone could discover a long-lost Beatles album of previously unreleased material - like a sequel to Sgt. Pepper or something... oh my god I'm getting excited just thinking about it!) I'm sorry, but that's never going to happen. This is the next best thing If you are a Beatles fan (and who isn't?) who sits around some days thinking, "I would give my left arm if someone could discover a long-lost Beatles album of previously unreleased material - like a sequel to Sgt. Pepper or something... oh my god I'm getting excited just thinking about it!) I'm sorry, but that's never going to happen. This is the next best thing though. I would even take this over "Let It Be... Naked." It's for Beatles fans.… Expand
  8. RayB
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    The Beatles were truly the greatest band in the history of music, and their music is timeless. This album is a prime example of how great they really were. Other folks say you should'nt mess with the classic songs of the Beatles, so what are we to do? Look and listen but not never touch? Thats exactly the opposite of what the Beatles were all about. The White Album's "Revolution The Beatles were truly the greatest band in the history of music, and their music is timeless. This album is a prime example of how great they really were. Other folks say you should'nt mess with the classic songs of the Beatles, so what are we to do? Look and listen but not never touch? Thats exactly the opposite of what the Beatles were all about. The White Album's "Revolution 9" shows my point completely. Anywho I think this album would have made John and George very happy, as it had Paul and Ringo. Peace.… Expand
  9. KenS.
    Mar 1, 2008
    9
    I'm a huge Beatles fan and really appreciate most of their music but how many more variations of the same music can we be expected to buy? It may be time for us to move on.
  10. RoyE.
    Dec 30, 2007
    10
    This is a great Cd...Its fun hearing things that were pushed back a bit in the original mixes and less of the "stacked" sounds that covered up some great things proving that sometimes less is more. Now...to all you purest...This Cd is what it is...a new fresh way to listen to the fab four...You still have the original cds and I'm not in any way implying that this is better....just a This is a great Cd...Its fun hearing things that were pushed back a bit in the original mixes and less of the "stacked" sounds that covered up some great things proving that sometimes less is more. Now...to all you purest...This Cd is what it is...a new fresh way to listen to the fab four...You still have the original cds and I'm not in any way implying that this is better....just a new aproach!… Expand
  11. JImK
    Sep 20, 2007
    10
    Beatlemania reigns in the 21st century. Another generation can ALMOST understand what we did when they first hit the shores.
  12. ronaldG.
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    Great fun figuring out where the various sub-parts come from, and a great variety of Beatle sounds - not necessarily #1 hits. The one Beatle album to take on a desert island.
  13. DustinP.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    A truly outstanding and original twist on the Beatles music.It's just as fun to try to identify all the little sound effects in each song as it is to just enjoy the music.
  14. RitaX
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    wonderful
  15. SeanG.
    May 27, 2007
    10
    One of the fab four's best....bar none.
  16. BlakeJ
    Mar 29, 2007
    8
    Very fun. If you are a Beatles fan, that is.
  17. JosephA
    Mar 9, 2007
    10
    A best of type album, with a few differences that make it better, this is a fantastic album of the most popular band ever
  18. JimW
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    Incredible!
  19. AlexD
    Feb 25, 2007
    10
    Absolutely Superb! What a joy to lisen to, what a march back in time to hear how wonderful this music was, and stil lis...I wish the entire Beatles albums would be rencoded by the Martins in DTS 5.1.....what a sonic goldmine! I have never heard the Beatles sound so good, and with all the rereshing remixing and blending in ny the Martins this is a collabortation that is exquisite!! Thanks! AD
  20. PavinK
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    This is a great CD but i dont encourage first time beatle listners to listen to it, listen to the originals then listen to these fantasticaly mixed songs
  21. AndrewH
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    Martin, you beauty! Money can buy you Love! I happen to have every single Beatles' album and I say without any hesitation, my collection is now conclusively complete!
  22. VirgilD
    Feb 10, 2007
    9
    This work is really a showcase of the Beatles increadable talent. Their harmony is quite remarkable and their imagination when these tracks are disected is captivating. A few spots are troubling, but overall Martin does a fine job of piecing it all together. "because" will loop in your head all day long...
  23. Jessica
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    I thought George Martin did an exceptional job on this album. You're taking timeless music and tweaking it brilliantly. The sting instruments and the fact that he brough out the "back" instruments is just awesome. It's almost as if the stage would have the string instruments and drummer in the front and singer/guitarist in the back. What a concept. Well done. I will listen for I thought George Martin did an exceptional job on this album. You're taking timeless music and tweaking it brilliantly. The sting instruments and the fact that he brough out the "back" instruments is just awesome. It's almost as if the stage would have the string instruments and drummer in the front and singer/guitarist in the back. What a concept. Well done. I will listen for years to come.… Expand
  24. lynnh
    Feb 1, 2007
    10
    Only George Martin could get away with this "heresy." But it creates a Beatles revival that serves as a soundtrack for another Cirque de Soliel masterpiece and a fitting tribute to the Fab 4. Only Martin would know how to take a lot of his previous work and the Beatles songs and remix them into a fresh sound that's almost like hearing the Beatles for the first time. Reviewers can Only George Martin could get away with this "heresy." But it creates a Beatles revival that serves as a soundtrack for another Cirque de Soliel masterpiece and a fitting tribute to the Fab 4. Only Martin would know how to take a lot of his previous work and the Beatles songs and remix them into a fresh sound that's almost like hearing the Beatles for the first time. Reviewers can argue that this should have been used and that should have been done, but you have to appreciate the whole CD as a masterpiece in itself. Let them remix the next CD.… Expand
  25. SaraF
    Jan 31, 2007
    7
    George Martin is absolutely wonderful in his collaboration of all the Beatles songs in this CD, and I must admit I was very impressed with the Beatle songs chosen to make the CD, especially "I Am The Walrus" and "Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite" even though, much to my surprise, the Martin duo chose to put Paul's songs ahead of John in this collaboration... tsk tsk... shame on you George Martin is absolutely wonderful in his collaboration of all the Beatles songs in this CD, and I must admit I was very impressed with the Beatle songs chosen to make the CD, especially "I Am The Walrus" and "Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite" even though, much to my surprise, the Martin duo chose to put Paul's songs ahead of John in this collaboration... tsk tsk... shame on you both! Not that John would have said anything or cared, but as a very well-informed fan, I MUST STATE this to you: John, after all, was the leader and so much more when it comes to the special "magic" we all felt back then when we first heard the Beatles to those who hear it today and feel that same magic. The fact that George and his son Giles chose to put Paul in the forefront of this CD does bring my respect for this duo down a notch or two... come on..... John has earned the right to not only have the obvious -- the first song(s) heard on this CD such as "I Am The Walrus" -- but also his name and his personal touches to each and every project that is put out today having to do with the Beatles. The fact is this: Paul chose to accept the "Sir" title, and John was probably most proudest when all was said and done of all the Beatle accomplishments that the Beatles had "Stayed Working Class". So, I say to you Paul this: "Paul, just Get Back and Let It Be for a CHANGE!." Oh, and by the way, your feeble attempts in trying to get the "Lennon-McCartney" changed over to your name first -- this epitomizes your losing touch to anything that is "real"....Listen to John's Post-Beatle songs and come down to earth! You should listen too George and Giles....… Expand
  26. jasong
    Jan 30, 2007
    10
    this alblum comfirms what i always knew,george martin was the 5th beatle."love" takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour of some of the best recordings ever made by any artist."love"could be described as an extension to what abbey road was and is.the word "mashed" shouldn't be used to describe this alblum.love is brillent."love" is the closest thing any of us will ever have to what a this alblum comfirms what i always knew,george martin was the 5th beatle."love" takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour of some of the best recordings ever made by any artist."love"could be described as an extension to what abbey road was and is.the word "mashed" shouldn't be used to describe this alblum.love is brillent."love" is the closest thing any of us will ever have to what a modern day beatles concert would sound like.thanks for the idea george harrison and thank you george & giles martin for a job well done.… Expand
  27. DannyC
    Jan 28, 2007
    9
    A very refreshing look at the classics. Very enjoyable. And as for Joe P. your rating makes no sense. You are basically calling the Beatles music crap, because all this is is there songs looked at in a different light. Dude we have obviously worshipped the originals for years upon years now. We know they are great. This album is a fun new way at looking at the catalogue.
  28. ChuckC
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    If anyone other than George Martin had done this, I never would have given it a listen. If you were ever a fan of the Beatles, put on a good set of headphones and fire this one up. Parts will bring tears of joy. John and George would love this.
  29. STEVENR
    Jan 26, 2007
    10
    Right from the beginning, hearing "Because" in Acapella the CD grabbed me and the songs grab you in ways they didn't before. Hearing well constructed versions of great songs adds a new dimension without dimiinshing the fantastic originals.by the best musicians in history.
  30. StephenE
    Jan 24, 2007
    9
    If you like the originals more, listen to them. Nobody forces you to only listen to Love. Having said that, I purchased the DVD-Audio version, and it is by far the best sounding Beatles release yet. That alone, warrants a high rating. However, this should be the last Beatles release for a long time. "1" was great for the people who loved the "hit" songs, but it wasn't for me and If you like the originals more, listen to them. Nobody forces you to only listen to Love. Having said that, I purchased the DVD-Audio version, and it is by far the best sounding Beatles release yet. That alone, warrants a high rating. However, this should be the last Beatles release for a long time. "1" was great for the people who loved the "hit" songs, but it wasn't for me and would have rathered listen to the originals. Because I can't always listen to all the Beatles albums in one sitting, I consider this to be my version of "1".… Expand
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#28 Best Album of 2006
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#18 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#21 Most Shared Album of 2006

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    Love vindicates the Beatles' status as master musicians and conceptualists.
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  2. The Guardian
    80
    The question of whether anybody would listen to Love more than once if the original Beatles albums were available in equivalent sound quality is a nice one. But it doesn't seem to matter much when you can almost feel the spit flying from John Lennon's mouth during Revolution, or when A Day in the Life's orchestral swell comes surging from the speakers. After all, it's hard to ask questions when your breath has been taken away.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    You could figure it as a sop to today's interactive mash-up culture. Or you could say it's just extending the medley-ish, segue-happy ethos of Abbey Road to the band's entire catalog. Really, it's both, and it's bliss.
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