Despite what its minimalist, monochromatic cover art suggests, The Beatles’ 1968 self-titled release—aka the “White Album”—is anything but basic. Decades later, the sprawling double album is celebrated for its epic diversity, from tender pop ballads like “My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Blackbird” to dark, surreal experiments like “Helter Skelter” and the rambling “Revolution 9.” At 30 tracks, it’s one of the most complex and memorable releases in rock and roll history. But while there was no one sonic influence that defined the “White Album,” there was a singular experience: The Beatles’ time at a meditation retreat in India.
The White Album-Era Beatles
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