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The Beatles: “Revolver” 1966

Revolver is the seventh studio album by the Beatles, released August 5, 1966. It was a significant departure from their earlier sound, incorporating elements of psychedelic rock, Indian classical music, and avant-garde experimentation.

The album features some of the Beatles' most innovative and influential songs, such as "Taxman," "Eleanor Rigby," "I'm Only Sleeping," "Love You To," "She Said She Said," and "Got To Get You Into My Life." "Tomorrow Never Knows" in particular is often cited as a pioneering example of the use of tape loops, backward recording, and other studio effects in popular music.

Revolver was also notable for its use of innovative recording techniques, such as close-miking, double-tracking, and automatic double-tracking, which helped to create a dense, layered sound that was ahead of its time.

Critically acclaimed upon its release, Revolver is now regarded as one of the greatest albums in the history of popular music, and a landmark in the development of rock music as an art form. Its impact can be heard in the work of countless musicians who have followed in the Beatles' footsteps, and its influence continues to be felt today.

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