Ep. 50: Revolver - The Beatles

Prog Notes

Fifty episodes! Woohoo! Destin and Drew analyze the significance of the earliest album they have ever covered on the show: Revolver by The Beatles. Released in 1966, this record proved to be a veritable musical playground for the international pop stars as they abandoned their restrictive touring lifestyle and instead embraced a spirit of innovation and uninhibited creativity with the studio and all of its various recording technologies being viewed as another instrument to contribute to their artistic visions. While many may not think of The Beatles when referring to progressive rock, Destin and Drew argue (as do many other music historians) that the experimentation with studio technology, the psychedelic sounds, the inclusion of Indian and symphonic instruments, the profound lyrical evolution, and the hand sketched album artwork were all major steps toward the Golden Age of progressive rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s. For that reason, this beloved Beatles classic positions itself comfortably in a category known as proto-prog, home to the earliest forms of progressive rock. Destin provides keen insights into the remarkable sound engineering, Drew explains how their lyrics matured from their previous work on Rubber Soul, and both hosts share a variety of interesting tidbits in another segment of Get Busy With The Facts. One doesn't have to be as big of a Beatles fan as Drew to enjoy this special episode. It is sure to fascinate, and perhaps enlighten, listeners with facts and perspectives that show how the Liverpudlian lads and their ubiquitous influence would soon steer the world of modern music into new and exciting territories. Check us out HERE! **Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.