Disco de The Chemical Brothers: “Let Forever Be”

As maligned as Oasis usually is for so openly idolizing the Fab Four, this track actually accomplishes what the Gallagher brothers have seemingly been trying to do ever since Definitely Maybe was released - i.e., update the Beatles sound and make it jam in this post-punk, post-hip hop world.

How Ironic then that it is only through the very un-organic and sonic sounds of the Chemical Brothers that the sound of the backbeat era has finally fully met the breakbeat era (imagine the White Album released with Roni Size remixes).

Die-hard fans of the electronic and dance genres will not count this track among their favorites, but first-time listeners and those fairly open to various styles of music can feel free to hail this song as a seemless blend of two very British musics, one old and one new.

This single is a very good example of the Chemical Brothers work. However, Let Forever Be isn't their best track, it's worth the listen. Oh, and the music fan from Stamford, do your research before you post. Please.

"Let Forever Be" is a catchy rip-off of the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows," While some may question why such an obvious tribute to John Lennon's acid-trip garners such criticism, I feel that the Chemical Brothers, like any musical talent, should have done a bit more than lift an entire riff from a classic album. After all, poor George Harrison got nailed for making "My Sweet Lord" a tad too close to "He's So Fine." At best it's in the wannabe vein, at worst it's simply not doing your homework. Please.

They chose the name "Let Forever Be" on purpose, as a nod of the ole head to the Beatles song "Tomorrow Never Knows". It however is no where near the same song.