#258 - Revisiting 1966: 60th Anniversary LPs

This WorkTape edition kicks off our annual retrospective series by revisiting 1966, one of the most influential years in music history. From The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, The Beatles' Revolver, and Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde to the explosion of soul, folk, psychedelic rock, and British invasion classics, we explore why this remarkable year continues to shape artists six decades later. Along the way, conversations about Brian Wilson's creative rivalry with The Beatles, Dylan's songwriting, Simon & Garfunkel, Motown, and the broader evolution of popular music all point toward a larger question: did 1966 permanently redefine what an album could be? Pull up a seat as we kick off our retrospective series by revisiting one of music's most transformative years.🎧 Episode Highlights:Is Pet Sounds still the most influential album ever made?Would Sgt. Pepper's exist without Pet Sounds?Is Revolver the Beatles' true masterpiece?Was Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde the peak of his songwriting?Did The Beach Boys and The Beatles push each other to make better music?Has any single year matched 1966's impact on popular music?