Music·June 26, 2017·By Nick Cino

Sgt. Pepper's 50th Anniversary Review

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 50th Anniversary

The Beatles have released a 50th anniversary edition of their seminal 1967 record Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band! Nick Cino is a huge Beatles fan and did a little “musical review” of the 2-CD deluxe edition.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is widely regarded as one of the greatest — if not the greatest — albums ever recorded. Released on June 1, 1967, it represented a quantum leap in studio experimentation and remains a foundational text of rock music more than half a century on.

The 50th anniversary edition, remixed by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, breathes new life into tracks like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, “With a Little Help from My Friends”, and the legendary closer “A Day in the Life”. The mix brings the instruments and vocals into sharper relief, making what is already a classic sound even more vibrant.

Watch Nick's musical video review above for a full rundown of the 2-CD deluxe edition. Whether you're a longtime Beatles devotee or a first-time listener, this anniversary release is an essential listen.