They’re at once embracing the older order and thumbing their noses at the establishment. From the album’s opening moments presenting an orchestra tuning up, The Beatles tap into an interesting dualism.
So, what’s the headline news from this new reissue? Well, Ringo’s drums have never sounded bolder and the haul of unreleased gems is the most revealing since Anthology 2. It’s also George Martin’s finest achievement as a producer. Like Revolver from 1966, the diversity of musical styles and tone – from Lennon’s acerbic bitterness and psychedelic imagination to McCartney’s whimsy and Harrison’s mysticism – is really what should lie at the heart of Pepper…’s long-term appeal. As arguably the most influential long-player of all time, its reputation as rock’s first concept album has always been a misnomer – the ‘fake band’ conceit unravels after its second song and only makes a cursory reappearance on the penultimate track. However, the accolade for the most important surely rests with Sgt.
Beatles fans will, of course, endlessly debate which is the band’s best album.
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