The White Album at 40

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The self-titled Beatles opus that became known as “The White Album” is either an eclectic masterpiece … or a beautiful mess. As the beloved double-album with the blank cover turns 40 this week, Zeth Lundy of culture site PopMatters.com joins us for a close-up look at one of rock music’s weirdest, best albums.

Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on "The Messy Album"

Tell us: What does the White Album mean to you personally? Where does the White Album rank in the Beatles catalog?

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