Beatles For Sale

The Beatles may have been tired from the constant grind of touring, writing, promoting, and recording, but their fourth album, Beatles for Sale, still has moments of joy and growth. The influence of Bob Dylan and folk-rock can be heard in Lennon's darker and more confessional lyrics, overshadowing the covers and showing the band's evolution from Merseybeat to sophisticated pop/rock. Despite some unevenness, Beatles for Sale showcases the group's progress in their mid-career.