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Musically it is a very varied album, spanning over many different genres, a development which should continue on the next album "Sgt Pepper". The new psychedelic wave which emerged around 1966 is apparent on several tracks, especially on Harrison's and Lennon's songs. McCartney's songs range widely from Motown ("Got to Get You Into My Life”), over classic-inspired pop(“Eleanor Rigby") , to pure-pop balladry ("Here, There and Everywhere")

Harrison, in charge of opening track "Taxman", demonstrates many places on the album his recent interest in Indian music, not least his own "Love You To." Among Harrison's three contributions, I find "Taxman" by far the greatest, though one must acknowledge his ability and desire to seek new paths with his two other songs.

Psychedelia is evident on Lennon's songs "Tomorrow Never Knows" and "She Said, She Said". Both are among the most important songs on the album, without being melodically as strong as Lennon's best. The other three Lennon songs, "And Your Bird Can Sing", "I'm Only Sleeping" and "Dr. Robert" are more classic rock / blues, - though with very innovative guitar solo on "I'm Only Sleeping".

McCartney's songs are especially ranging far. His love of sentimental ballads is reflected on the beautiful "Eleanor Rigby" and "Here There and Everywhere". It is worth noting that McCartney with "Eleanor Rigby" demonstrates ability of lyrics with food for thought. McCartney vocally displays great form on the Motown-inspired "Got To Get You Into My Life". "Good Day Sunshine" is also a good number, with elements from both the music-hall, soul and Motown. Ringo sings the silly "Yellow Submarine", which of course was extremely popular at its time, and even today is a popular melody for football chants.

Despite the album’s versatility, it works fine as a whole, and like most of the group's output, it has become a milestone in rock history.