| rdfs:comment | - The Beatles is the ninth official album by English rock group the Beatles, a double album released in 1968. It is also commonly known as "The White Album", as it has no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed (and, on the early LP and CD releases, a serial number) on its plain white sleeve.
- The Beatles (A.K.A The White Album) is the ninth album by The Beatles. It was released in the United Kingdom on 22 November 1968 and on 25 November 1968 in the United States. It is often referred to as The White Album because it has no text other than the band's name (and, on the early LP and CD releases, a serial number) on its plain white sleeve, and included a poster featuring a collage of photos of the Beatles which was designed by pop artist Richard Hamilton.
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| abstract | - The Beatles is the ninth official album by English rock group the Beatles, a double album released in 1968. It is also commonly known as "The White Album", as it has no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed (and, on the early LP and CD releases, a serial number) on its plain white sleeve. The album was written and recorded during a period of turmoil for the group, after visiting the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India and having a particularly productive songwriting session in early 1968. Returning to the studio, the group recorded from May to October 1968, only to have conflict and dissent drive the group members apart. Ringo Starr quit the band for a brief time, leaving Paul McCartney to play drums on two tracks. Many of the songs were "solo" recordings, or at least by less than the full group, as each individual member began to explore his own talent. Upon its release in November 1968, the album received mixed reviews from music critics, who criticized its satirical songs as unimportant and apolitical amid a turbulent political and social climate. However, it reached number 1 on the charts in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The album has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has since been viewed by critics as one of the greatest albums of all time.
- The Beatles (A.K.A The White Album) is the ninth album by The Beatles. It was released in the United Kingdom on 22 November 1968 and on 25 November 1968 in the United States. It is often referred to as The White Album because it has no text other than the band's name (and, on the early LP and CD releases, a serial number) on its plain white sleeve, and included a poster featuring a collage of photos of the Beatles which was designed by pop artist Richard Hamilton. In 2003, the album was ranked number 10 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2006, the album was chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best albums of all time.
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