The Beatles - Side B - Round 1

WestwayKid · Post by **WestwayKid** » 13 Jan 2021, 1:05pm

I really dislike "Don't Pass Me By" and I hope it's the first track to go.

WestwayKid · Post by **WestwayKid** » 13 Jan 2021, 1:10pm

Ringo's out a tune warbling is too much to take. The screeching violin is just icing on a bad cake.

Wolter · Post by **Wolter** » 13 Jan 2021, 1:25pm

I adore Don’t Pass Me By, but unlike some people defending a fucking reprise I know it won’t last long.

matedog · Post by **matedog** » 13 Jan 2021, 1:49pm

This is my first time hearing most of these songs. I love the "let's double track to cover up his shitty voice" approach of "Don't Pass Me By." I don't have much of an opinion on these songs, so I might not vote. This song isn't terrible for me at least relative to the shit on Side A.

tepista · Post by **tepista** » 13 Jan 2021, 3:37pm

Rocky and Tired already have a vote? Those are the only 2 good songs here!

BitterTom · Post by **BitterTom** » 13 Jan 2021, 3:46pm

Rocky Racoon. Dull, don't like the faux-Western accent and seems to drag on forever.

As a side though, I really liked this one.

Heston · Post by **Heston** » 13 Jan 2021, 3:56pm

BitterTom wrote: ↑
13 Jan 2021, 3:46pm
Rocky Racoon. Dull, don't like the faux-Western accent and seems to drag on forever.

As a side though, I really liked this one.

I went with Rocky for the same reasons. It's actually irritating to listen to.

Heston · Post by **Heston** » 13 Jan 2021, 4:49pm

Wolter wrote: ↑
13 Jan 2021, 1:25pm
I adore Don’t Pass Me By, but unlike some people defending a fucking reprise I know it won’t last long.

It's certainly not the worst here.

Heston · Post by **Heston** » 13 Jan 2021, 4:51pm

No votes for why Don't We Do It in the Road? At least their filler was listenable earlier in their career.

BitterTom · Post by **BitterTom** » 13 Jan 2021, 6:11pm

Heston wrote: ↑
13 Jan 2021, 4:51pm
No votes for why Don't We Do It in the Road? At least their filler was listenable earlier in their career.

I quite like this one, it's not the most inspiring but a good fun tune.

WestwayKid · Post by **WestwayKid** » 13 Jan 2021, 6:15pm

Julia needs to win this round, though I'm sure it will come down to that track and Blackbird. They're both incredible tracks, but Julia is better.

Heston · Post by **Heston** » 13 Jan 2021, 6:32pm

WestwayKid wrote: ↑
13 Jan 2021, 6:15pm
Julia needs to win this round, though I'm sure it will come down to that track and Blackbird. They're both incredible tracks, but Julia is better.

Probably not a popular opinion but Martha is my favourite on this side. Exquisite arrangement and I love the way the vocal wanders down different avenues in the middle. It comes up a bit short lyrically but tunes come first with me.

Blackbird is a bit too I'll Follow the Sun-ish for me, and that song got short shrift earlier in the thread.

Flex · Post by **Flex** » 14 Jan 2021, 12:51am

This might be my single favorite side of wax the beatles ever out together. Top songs.

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