A parody rock of musical perfection, where love and satire intersect.
This parody album by the fictional band The Rutles reconstructs the musical characteristics of the Beatles while blending humor and skill. It is known for its creativity that goes beyond imitation.
The melody is reproduced with astonishing precision, and even the chord progressions and harmonic placements are lovingly crafted. The arrangements are precise, with a texture that seems to capture the atmosphere of 1960s London. Though a parody, the musical perfection is exceptional, conveying both humor and respect at the same time. The recording has a warmth, and the instrumental soundscapes are soft and expansive. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece that lies somewhere between satire and nostalgia, conveying a deep love for music itself.
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A:
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1)
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Hold My Hand
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2)
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Number One
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3)
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With A Girl Like You
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4)
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I Must Be In Love
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5)
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OUCH!
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6)
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Living In Hope
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7)
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Love Life
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8)
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Nevertheless
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B:
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1)
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Good Times Roll
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2)
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Doubleback Alley
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3)
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Cheese And Onions
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4)
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Another Day
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5)
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Piggy In The Middle
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6)
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Let's Be Natural
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Engineer - Steve James
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Engineer - Steve James
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Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Written-By - Neil Innes
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Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Written-By - Neil Innes
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Guitar, Bass, Sitar, Tabla, Vocals - Rikki Fataar
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Guitar, Bass, Sitar, Tabla, Vocals - Rikki Fataar
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Percussion, Vocals - John Halsey
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Percussion, Vocals - John Halsey
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Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards - Ollie Halsall
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Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards - Ollie Halsall
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Artwork [Album Booklet Conceived] - Eric Idle
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Artwork [Written By] - Eric Idle
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Artwork [Album Booklet Conceived] - Eric Idle
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Artwork [Written By] - Eric Idle
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Bass - Andy Brown
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Bass - Andy Brown
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Arranged By [Brass, Strings] - John Altman
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Arranged By [Brass, Strings] - John Altman
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Photography By [Additional Photos] - David Gahr
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Photography By [Additional Photos] - David Gahr
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Design - Basil Pao
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Design - Basil Pao
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Artwork - Dennis Hawkings
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Artwork - Dennis Hawkings
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Art Direction - Tony Cohen (2)
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Art Direction - Tony Cohen (2)
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Photography By - David Strickland (3)
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Photography By - David Strickland (3)