Rubber Soul

The Beatles grow up, plug into a sitar, and start writing for themselves.

In this episode, the McGuigan Brothers dive into Rubber Soul, the moment everything changes. It’s out with the covers and in with confessionals, fuzz bass, and French ballads. Track by track, we unpack Dylan’s influence, the invention of album cohesion, and the sharp left turn that set the stage for Revolver and Sgt. Pepper.

We also talk about the In My Life piano solo, the Help! leftover that still made the cut, and whether George’s songs get enough love. Plus: Matthew’s Headphones Moment, Ryan’s boldest take yet, and Producer Kate’s no-nostalgic rating.