Reviews
Honest reviews of McCartney, Wings and Beatles releases, box sets, books and gear. Every format compared, with a clear verdict.
Rubber Soul Special Edition (Out Oct 2, 2026): Every Format Compared
Wings (2025) 3LP Box Set Review: Is Paul's Own Wings Collection Worth It?
Man on the Run Soundtrack Review: Three Rarities and Nine Classics From Paul's 1970s
The Boys of Dungeon Lane Review: Paul's 2026 Album, Formats and Variants Compared
The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present Review, Paul McCartney's 154 Songs in His Own Words
1964: Eyes of the Storm Review, Paul McCartney's Beatlemania Photographs
Band on the Run 50th Anniversary Edition Review: Is 'Underdubbed' Worth Buying Again?
Wings: One Hand Clapping Review, the 1974 Abbey Road Sessions Finally Released
McCartney I II III Box Set Review: Paul's Home-Made Trilogy in One Slipcase
Revolver Special Edition Review: The 2022 Remix, Sessions and Which Box to Buy
The Beatles Anthology 2025 Edition Review: Anthology Collection 12LP and 8CD, Plus Anthology 4
Abbey Road Anniversary Edition Review: The 2019 Super Deluxe Box Seven Years On
Tune In by Mark Lewisohn Review: Why McCartney Fans Should Read It
Hofner Ignition Violin Bass Review (2026): Specs, Sound, and What the GEWA Takeover Means
The Beatles: Get Back Book Review, the Official Companion to the January 1969 Sessions
How our reviews work
Every review on Fab Four Fans answers the question our members ask most often: is this release worth the money, and which format should I buy? We compare the official track lists, the mixes and masters, the packaging and the extras across every format, from the single CD to the super deluxe box, and we say plainly when a cheaper edition does the job.
We cover new releases like the Rubber Soul Special Edition and The Boys of Dungeon Lane, archive sets like Band on the Run 50th Anniversary, books such as The Lyrics, and gear like the Hofner violin bass. Each review lists what is in the box, how it sounds, who it is for and what to skip.
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