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Beatles best album and concert dvd?

I'm getting older and finally decided to let The Beatles play all day in the background while I work from home.  I've never been a big fan and thought they were overrated (calm down)...  But I'm starting to really enjoy them.  I've listened to the White album a few times and finding a new appreciation for them.  

1. Is the White album generally considered their "best"?  

2. Are there any decent concert dvds where they play live?  
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bdp24
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There are "camps" when it comes to Beatles albums. While Sgt. Pepper was proclaimed the best in the late 60's, I don't know anyone who thinks that now. For some it's Abbey Road, for others (like Mazzy at The Vinyl Community on YouTube) Revolver. For me it's Rubber Soul.

As for good live concert DVD's, no, there are none. Well, maybe the rooftop concert, if you like that sort of thing. The problem is, they weren't all that good a live band (honest. I saw them in '65), and nobody was doing good live recordings when they were still performing. The sound at their live shows was a joke.

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dekay
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Beatles "live" BBC recordings (2 disc CD) is great for their early stuff.

Have a couple versions of this, but never seriously compared them to one another.

It's the music (not the recording quality) that I enjoy.

DeKay

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bkeske
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I agree, the Beatles (one of my favorites) changed so lightening fast to declare ‘the best’, as from Rubber Soul on they changed dramatically. It was like, ‘what will they do next?’ back then.

One I really enjoy now, but not as much when it was released is Let it Be. Great mix.
geof3
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Abbey Road is prob their overall best writing... the 2019 remix sounds way too modern, particularly the drums. My absolute favorite is Magical Mystery Tour. I think both the red and blue “greatest hits” additions are must haves for a great overall Beatles mix.
rcprince
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My favorite is Revolver, but I agree that Rubber Soul started the change.  All in all, everyone has a favorite, but I'd be hard pressed to say which is the "best".
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