I’ve borrowed from the library the newly (2009) remastered CD of Magical Mystery Tour just to see what the fuss is all about. I saw the reviews saying that the “original” (i.e. released in 1987) CD was horrible and 2009 version is either as bad as that or stunning. I never had that 1987 CD, so I can only compare it with the American LP I remember all too well. After a few listenings I have to confess that I can’t hear any difference (bar the vinyl crackle, of course). Not the best example of stereo panning I’m afraid but this is how I first heard The Beatles: drums in one channel, voice in another one. Anything different — apart from mono — would not sound right. In addition, the CD includes the Magical Mystery Tour mini-documentary viewable on PC, but I don’t think anybody really needs to watch it.
As for the album itself, it is an absolute classic. My favourite song? Far too many for such a short record. Perhaps Your Mother Should Know.
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