The Independent — The young John Lennon may have once irreverently boasted that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus. But not, it seems, in Jesus's birthplace and among some Palestinians at least. more info

Idolator — With all the endless chatter surrounding the record industry's slow-motion apocalypse—downloading, business models, livestock, etc.—it's refreshing to read someone who makes a salient point. Tim Whitwell, writing in Word, puts aside tiresome ethi... more info

Popdose — 1968’s The Beatles, aka “The White Album,” is the Beatles at their most frightening: the sound of drugs, of implosion, of tension and competition. Added to that are the numerous songs which present the band at their most menacing, loaded with e... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Press Assoc. - Sir Paul McCartney was preparing for his controversial concert in Israel, more than 40 years after the Beatles were banned amid concerns over youngsters being corrupted. more info

The Independent — Sir Paul McCartney was today preparing for his controversial concert in Israel, more than 40 years after the Beatles were banned amid concerns over youngsters being corrupted. more info

The Independent — Sir Paul McCartney was today preparing for his controversial concert in Israel, more than 40 years after the Beatles were banned amid concerns over youngsters being corrupted. more info

Guardian Music — Will Byers: For most bands, bringing in a string section is an attempt at instant credibility and maturity. But as Elbow have shown, there is more to be gained than sounding a bit like the Beatles more info

Buffalo News, New York — JERUSALEM -- Beatles hits command the Israeli airwaves as the country counts down to a Paul McCartney concert Thursday that the show's financier hopes will “right a wrong.” more info

Gigwise — Gary Lightbody Thinks... more info

Mojo 4 Music — Before Dangermouse, who sampled The Beatles? more info