Rubber Soul

It is my opinion that the Rubber Soul album by The Beatles is probably the most under listened to compilation ever released by this or quite frankly any band in the history of music.

I find it absolutely bizarre that while many of these songs may be recognizable upon hearing them from commercials or the background music in a movie, none of them seem to be songs that I have EVER heard any Beatles fan I've known listening to. I find it even more bizarre that the only part of this entire album included in the movie Across The Universe was two lines from the beginning of "Girl".

I understand that this album strays pretty far from anything else the Beatles are known for, as it has heavy Folk influence and goes a little far off the beaten path when it comes to instruments included on various songs (E.g. Norwegian Wood, featuring the Sitar), but I also believe that this is exactly what makes it so wonderful. For once these songs are actually infused with real feelings and opinions opposed to lyrics representing only what 60's pop audiences wanted to hear.

Prior to today's History of Rock and Roll (Part II) Class, I personally had never heard most of these songs by name, and had only really heard clips of songs like "Drive My Car", "Michelle", "I'm Looking Through You", but I can safely say that I am SO glad that has changed!

I'd also like to throw in, for one last thought, that John Lennon was one HOT piece of ass circa 1963-1966!!!!!