John Lennon’s “Early Beatles” ‘Gurgling’ Rhythm Guitar

Posted on August 27th, 2010 by liamom

Been listening to “Meet the Beatles” a lot lately and I love the sound of John Lennon’s rhythm guitar on the early Beatles records.
His playing and sound on “I Want to Hold Your Hand” is just phenomenal, it’s got this almost gurgling, underwater sound to it.  Those two chords at the beginning, the rhythm; exhilarating. [...]

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The Beatles’ Second Album. Vinyl. In Glorious MONO

Posted on May 19th, 2010 by liamom

Picked up an LP of the Beatles’ Second Album this weekend at the Park Slope Flea Market.
Oh man, what a great record! I remember my brother Mike and I blasting this baby over and over again from the little crappy one speaker turntable we had.
This record totally rocks from start to finish.
BANG! “I’m gonna write [...]

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