Revolver

The Beatles had sort of a folk rock sound before they released Revolver. They were already an established successful band. They were the English rock band that just took over and continued to dominate the charts for years. They had some non-musical interests that affected the album. They were very politically charged throughout the record. They felt that had to address some issues that were not sitting well with them or the people. They also made a lot of references to drugs on the album too. The Beatles used the studio in so many different ways. I mean these guys just got very creative with it and started techniques we still use today. They would do things like record their tapes backwards. The reverse tape effect, simply putting the needle on the record and spinning the opposite way. They would carefully pre-record the track then reverse it. After that they would edit the master tape to synchronize with the music. They also did things like double vocal tracking. Where they would record different vocals takes on top of each other. That would make a beautiful blend of sound. The innovation found on this Beatles album is amazing. The way they recorded their instruments, stacking them making sound larger than life. The recording techniques on the vocal tracks. The album as a whole is just a classic. The impression Revolver has on the listener is that its definitely an album where they and trying to be different. There is no question about that they were definitely going for a revolution. As an industry professional i would be in awe. The production is so before its time and the overall quality of the record is pure masterpiece.