The Beatles Bible - Forum: Rubber Soul

Egroeg Evoli on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:00:05 +0100

Zig said
I would imagine it would depend a bit on which one you heard first. I have yet to listen to the Capitol version although it would be easy enough to recreate. I just have no desire to - couldn't imagine RS not starting of with the opening guitar riff from 'Drive my Car'.

Agreed.

Duke_of_Kirkaldy on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:06:47 +0100

I've always been baffled by those who think the U.S. version has a greater folk-rock feel when it omits the U.K. version's 2 most blatantly folk-rock tracks: "Nowhere Man" and "If I Needed Someone."

meanmistermustard on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:43:17 +0100

To me the US is nothing more than a nice compilation in the same vein as any of the other american albums, im too much used to the uk running orders to be swayed by something slightly different. There are a couple of cool alternate mixes, one of the few positives to come for the Capitol bastardising.

At least they had the sense to keep the artwork.

Zig on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:48:49 +0100

I would imagine it would depend a bit on which one you heard first. I have yet to listen to the Capitol version although it would be easy enough to recreate. I just have no desire to - couldn't imagine RS not starting of with the opening guitar riff from 'Drive my Car'.

WhereArtEsteban on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:46:11 +0100

I think I prefer the UK version toooo! I miss "Nowhere Man" way too much with my Capitol copy! But at least they both have "The Word" - my favorite as of late

I Me Mine on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:18:08 +0100

UK ol the way! Generally, UK albums have a beter flow because that's how the Beatles and George Martin intended them to be. They surely know better than Capitol who just wanted to ommit tracks in order to have extra albums and get more money.

IMDeWalrus on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:13 +0100

I've always thought the USA Capitol version flows better than the UK Parlophone version, and that "I've Just Seen a Face" makes a better intro for "Norwegian Wood" than "Drive My Car" does. I also like the false start on the US version of "I'm Looking Through You".

But both versions have one thing in common: they're excellent! Whichever version you have (and I have both), it's among the best albums the Beatles ever released.

Von Bontee on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:05:50 +0100

Egroeg Evoli said

Von Bontee said
I dunno about the US one being more consistent, though..."It's Only Love" is on that one, and it's weaker than "What Goes On", in my opinion.

I love It's Only Love!

Oh, I like it too - the music's great! The words aren't much, though.
All in all, I slightly prefer "What Goes On".

Expert Textpert on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:27:41 +0100

Von Bontee said

(One thing about that Capitol version I wlll praise is the choice of "I've Just Seen A Face" as the album opener. A great beginning to an album! Especially that little unrelated-to-anything instrumental introduction; and then perhaps the fastest tempo on any Beatles track ever! Great, great beginning.)

I agree.

Von Bontee on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:57:05 +0100

Actually it's weird...if you compare the two and think about it, some of the most uptempo songs ARE the ones with prominent acoustic guitars promelling them along! "I've Just Seen a Face", "I'm Looking Through You" and "Run For Your Life", all of them with that driving acoustic rhythm guitar.

I know I've seen it claimed by various people (fans) many times in print before, but I still kinda have my doubts that Capitol had any grand creative vision to create any kind of concept album out of Rubber Soul. I just don't give them that much credit, and probably never ...

Inner Light on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:54:11 +0100

The whole concept of Capitol's idea with 'Rubber Soul' was to make it more of an acoustic album. I do feel the songs flow more smoothly on the american release as opposed to the British release. The UK version has more up-tempo songs. I feel both versions were done very well.

Expert Textpert on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:43:28 +0100

Ah yes, I can see that "What Goes On" is the weakest...but I don't think any of them are clunkers. And I agree that "It's Only Love" is a good song!

Egroeg Evoli on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:20:30 +0100

Von Bontee said
I dunno about the US one being more consistent, though..."It's Only Love" is on that one, and it's weaker than "What Goes On", in my opinion.

I love It's Only Love!

Von Bontee on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:19:38 +0100

I dunno about the US one being more consistent, though..."It's Only Love" is on that one, and it's weaker than "What Goes On", in my opinion.

Into the Sky with Diamonds on Rubber Soul: USA version vs. UK version

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:09:11 +0100

Yup....