Please Please Me [3.14 Stars]

1. I saw her standing there

Rating: *****

Explanation: This is the song that pushed the previously quasi-unkown Beatles to the superstars we know them as today. The instruments are perfection and the vocals are rockin! Go beatles!

2. Misery

Rating: **

Explanation: Next to I Saw Her Standing There, this song is mediocre. By itself it would be mediocre, but its position does not help it. Not terrible but not very good.

3. Anna (Go To Him)

Ration: ***

Explanation: I love the guitar in this song! The vocals are a tad bit weak, and the other instrumentation is also a bit weak. A fairly good cover, though it pales compared to their amazing Twist and Shout.

4. Chains

Rating: **

Explanation: Yet another cover. Pretty average, nothing special, but nothing terrible.

5. Boys

Rating: ***

Explanation: Ah Ringo! Another cover, yet this one has something special about it, though I don't know what it is. Good cover.

6. Ask Me Why

Rating: **

Explanation: Simple lyrics, and rather dull. The song sounds like some bizarre bossa nova, and it just doesn't work.

7. Please Please Me

Rating: ****

Explanation: The title track for the album, and for good reason! One of the better originals on the album, though not quite 5 star worthy. Still really good!

8. Love Me Do

Rating: ****

Explanation: Very catchy, with great lyrics and instrumentation. Again, not quite 5 stars in my mind, but good.

9. P.S. I Love You

Rating: ***

Explanation: Cheesy as hell, but pretty good nonetheless. Also, Ringo's absence is very noticeable, and not in a good way.

10. Baby It's You

Rating: **

Explanation: Pretty boring. Just an average cover. Nothing special at all.

11. Do you want to know a secret

Rating: ****

Explanation: First harrison original on the album. Often mocked, but I find it to be lovely. The guitar, while simple, is still very good. The lyrics are cheesy, yeah, but in the 60s it wasn't. Who can blame the man? Not 5 stars, but more than 3. Go George!

12. A Taste of Honey

Rating: **

Explanation: One of the reasons this album is not my favorite is the constant covering, without throwing any toppings on, the exceptions only being Boys and Twist and Shout. This is no exception. Just a boring cover.

13. There's A Place

Rating: ***

Explanation: Jumps out at you when you first listen to it, but then fails to impress. Normally would be 2 stars, but since it is the beatles trying to write deeper material, Ill throw in an extra star.

14. Twist and Shout

Rating: *****

Explanation: The Best beatles cover EVER. If youve heard the original, youll know it sounds NOTHING like the pure rocking of this version. When its in Ferris Bueller, you know its good.

Overall: 3.14 stars {average}