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Episode 272: "Rubber Soul" Super Deluxe Review!

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2026/10/17

In this episode, Dave and Chris break down the new Rubber Soul release: Giles Martin’s stereo remix, the mono cut, the U.S. album, and the Super Deluxe outtakes featuring demos, instrumentals and alternate takes. We highlight standout tracks, discuss sound and mixing choices, vinyl/CD configurations, fan reactions, and related Beatles and solo releases amid the set’s pros and cons. Should you listen to the set? We give you the verdict... Purchase the set here: Rubber Soul 5LP + 7" Single Special

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26:28

Episode 271: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 39:...

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2026/09/13

In this episode, Dave and Chris go back into the lab to examine the Beatles’ early B‑side “Ask Me Why,” exploring its unusual and sophisticated (for the time) chord progression, three‑part vocals, lyrics, and recording history from the Pete Best era to Please Please Me. As usual, Chris digs deep to find interesting cover versions (linked below)!We also catch you up on a couple of new items including George Harrison’s upcoming photo book, the Rubber Soul box set, and some recent Lennon family

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53:56

Episode 270: Ranking John Lennon’s "White Album" Songs

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2026/08/28

Dave and Chris return from summer hiatus to rank the 14 John Lennon–related tracks from The Beatles’ White Album, including the outtake “What’s the New Mary Jane.”We discuss John's fantastic vocal performances, production choices, alternate mixes, and the songs’ contexts including “Happiness Is a Warm Gun,” “Dear Prudence,” and “I’m So Tired." And of course, we debate one of the most controversial pieces, “Revolution 9.” We finish by recapping some of the Rubber Soul news. What is your ranking

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36:03

Episode 269: Our Thoughts About the Upcoming Rubber...

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2026/08/14

The new Rubber Soul sets are coming on October 2! In this episode, we dive into the new reissues: Giles Martin’s stereo mixes, previously unreleased session takes, mono and U.S. albums, and exclusive vinyl and Blu-ray options. We also give you all the pricing details, bonus items, fan complaints, and whether the vault material still justifies the box set approach.We engage in some speculation (!) as to future releases as well. Want to purchase any of the sets? Rubber Soul 5LP + 7" Single Special

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49:58

Episode 268: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 38:...

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2026/07/26

In this episode, Dave and Chris take a two-for-one deep dive into George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” and its lesser-known companion (or sequel?) “Here Comes the Moon.” We explore the songs’ origins, lyrics, inspiration, unique musical elements (Moog synthesizer!), Ringo’s problems playing the meter changes, and a surprise uncredited co-writer for "Here Comes the Moon."As usual, we mention notable covers — from the Concert for Bangladesh and SNL to versions by Nina Simone, Yusuf/Cat Stevens,

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37:44

Episode 267: IGABP Listener Reaction to "The Boys of...

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2026/06/24

In this episode, we've collected listener feedback on Paul McCartney's The Boys of Dungeon Lane, summarizing four core themes: the album as a slow burner that rewards repeat listens, praise as a surprising triumph for his age, debates about vocal tone and production, and a perceived lack of McCartney-style whimsy. We also highlight listener comments on standout tracks (e.g., "Life Can Be Hard"), track-by-track reactions, and a discussion of album variants and collector culture, concluding that

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91:57

Episode 266: Review of Paul McCartney’s "The Boys of...

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2026/06/10

In this episode, we take our usual detailed, track-by-track look at Paul McCartney’s latest album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane — discussing its Englishness, production, lyrics, vocal performance, standout tracks, and of course, the many release variants (you can buy some below!)We also talk about the album’s dense arrangements and memorable moments, critiques about certain lyrics, vocal choices, and production. -More about all the variants (from Beatles Blogger) -Check out albums to buy, including

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54:00

Episode 265: Review of Ringo Starr, "Long Long Road"

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2026/05/07

In this episode, Dave and Chris review Ringo Starr’s new album Long Long Road, produced by T‑Bone Burnett. We discuss the album’s short runtime, country/Americana slant, and notable guests (Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow), and consider whether this feels like a sequel to his last year's Look Up.As usual with most Ringo albums, his drumming is great and his voice is good, but there are some inconsistent production choices, weirdly-muted guest vocals, and some repetitive or

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Episode 264: "Cool Ends": The Best Beatles Song Endings

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2026/04/16

In this episode, Dave and Chris explore the many ways the Beatles end their songs — from dramatic codas and long fade-outs to chaotic jams, unexpected chord shifts, and of course, studio histrionics. The Beatles have many "cool ends" to go along with their "hot starts!"We cover some of the famous endings in tracks like "A Day in the Life," "Hey Jude," "Strawberry Fields Forever," "I Am the Walrus," as well as some tunes that you may not expect. As always, we also discuss the latest Beatles news

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Episode 263: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 37:...

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2026/03/31

In this "emergency" episode/Song under The Microscope we examine Paul McCartney’s new single "Days We Left Behind" and discuss his forthcoming album The Boys of Dungeon Lane (out May 29). We break down the recording, falsetto vocals, lyrical references to John and Liverpool, and the song’s nostalgic tone, as well as ruminate on what it means at this stage of Paul's career.We also cover album details: tracklist, production background, formats and pricing, as well as Paul’s recent intimate

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47:09

Episode 262: Our Review of "Man on the Run" (Paul...

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2026/03/16

In this episode, Dave and Chris review Morgan Neville’s Man on the Run, the new documentary about Paul McCartney’s first post‑Beatles years. We summarize the film’s release, Neville’s approach to telling Paul’s journey in the 1970s, and discuss the narrative, archival footage, photography, and contributions from all Wings members. Is it worth seeing?As always, we also read listener feedback and cover recent Beatles‑related news and releases. Enjoy! Feel free to email or record a message about this

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Episode 261: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 36 -- ...

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2026/02/28

In this episode we trace the life of "Act Naturally": written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, turned into a hit by Buck Owens, and later covered by the Beatles with Ringo Starr on vocals. First, we explore the original version, followed by discussion about why the song suited Ringo during the Help! session and what made their version stand out.We also look at notable cover versions (including a Ringo–Buck duet and a Muppet performance), and share related music news and upcoming releases

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Episode 260: A Deep Dive into the Beatles'...

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2026/02/09

In this episode, we discuss what makes rock music "psychedelic" and debate the Beatles songs that best capture the era’s "trippy" sounds.We rank our top psychedelic Beatles tracks (including "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Tomorrow Never Knows," "I am the Walrus," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," and many more), examine instrumentation and studio effects and of course the lyrics. We then cover news about reissues and Record Store Day releases. Mentioned in the episode: Interview with William Echard,

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Episode 259: Famous Covers - Elton John, "Lucy in the...

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2026/01/19

Happy 2026! In this new occasional series "Famous Covers," we'll explore some of the most successful Beatles and solo artist covers from a wide range of musicians.The first entry features a 1975 double-sided single by Elton John, covering two John Lennon-penned songs - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "One Day At A Time." Elton stays largely faithful to the original recordings, but puts his own spin on the tracks. John Lennon himself contributed guitar and background vocals on Elton's version of

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Episode 258: 2025 Year In Review!

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2025/12/21

Our annual holiday tradition is providing a year-end review episode covering the big Beatles and solo releases of 2025: the Anthology 4 launch and remasters, streaming-only content and marketing missteps, major John Lennon and Paul McCartney archival sets, George’s quiet reissues, Ringo’s strong country album and vinyl runs, the Sam Mendes film buzz, notable books and merch, plus non-Beatles reissue standouts and a seasonal gift guide. We also discuss the highs, lows, fan reactions and what to watch

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67:13

Episode 257: All Things Beatles Anthology!

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2025/12/06

We're back to discuss all things Anthology! We do a review of Anthology 4, as well as the Disney+ Anthology series in detail, and even have a strong disagreement about the new remixes of the "Threetles" songs! ("Free As A Bird" and "Real Love"). What do you think? Are you into all the Anthology hype?Here's the fan site mentioned in the episode -- this person catalogued all the differences between the versions of the Anthology series. Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to

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54:58

Episode 256: Celebrating Wings! Two Rankings (Album...

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2025/11/15

With all the Wings-related merchandise coming out in the past week -- a book, an audio collection, and an upcoming film -- we thought we'd join the fun and give you two ranked lists:1) Best/Worst Wings Album Covers 2) Best/Worst Wings Albums We had a lot of fun revisiting the Wings catalog and hope you will too! Buy your new Wings items here! Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run - Audible Audiobook – Unabridged https://amzn.to/43e2Nfz (paid link) WINGS deluxe triple

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Episode 255: Review of "Power To The People: Live At...

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2025/10/30

We are back after a hiatus to discuss the new release of the "One to One" concert from 1972 featuring John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Elephant's Memory. This concert appears in a beautifully remixed version that substantially improves over the 1986 John Lennon: Live in New York City release. But how does the concert hold up all these years later, and what about the set list, performances, and political messaging? We dig into all of it! Because only the concert was available on streaming (as of the time

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71:40

Episode 254: "Help!" at 60!

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2025/09/25

We take a break from all the news to look at an album that sometimes gets overlooked in the Beatles canon: 1965's Help! It's not just a movie, but a great listening experience as an album (the UK version, in particular). We talk about the album, all the songs, its lyrical themes, its place in the Beatles' output, and what it foreshadows for future albums. Enjoy!Purchase links: Help! LP https://amzn.to/3VzEuod (paid link) Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid

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44:57

Another Bonus Episode: Our Takes on the Upcoming...

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2025/09/13

For the second time this month, we're back with a bonus episode tackling another hot-button Beatles release. This time, it's the Beatles Anthology—a sprawling project spanning film, book, and audio. And just like last time, fans are divided.We break down each format, share our personal takes, and talk about what’s next. If you'd like to get a copy of anything, preorder links are included below. Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid link) https://amzn.to/47MvDH3 Anthology Collection

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