This is the independent critical review of the Beatles on record, on film, and in concert. Drawing on rare live film from the archives, this powerful re-assessment of the work of the Beatles features every major release from the birth of the band through to the final split. A leading team of rock critics and musicologists provide penetrating insights into why the music worked so well. This is the ultimate critical reference guide to the work of a band whose influence is still felt today. —Shoreline Entertainment