Billy Joel slams one iconic Beatles album with brutal honesty

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Lately, Billy Joel has been making headlines frequently. At the age of 76, he’s been dealing with health complications and a captivating documentary about him was released on HBO Max recently. Given his stature as a renowned musician, it’s worth examining him more closely, and he certainly deserves to express his musical viewpoints.

In an episode of Bill Maher’s podcast, Club Random, Bill and Joel were chatting about some remarkable double-albums in rock history. However, their discussion didn’t venture too deep, as Bill brought up Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, praising it highly. Joel responded by saying he found it just “good.

Later on, Maher brought up The Beatles’ self-titled album, often referred to as the “White” album due to its white cover. However, Billy Joel was not impressed. He openly expressed his dislike for the album, stating that it sounded like a haphazard collection of songs they didn’t finish writing because they were too high, or they no longer cared about them.

Billy Joel has some harsh words about the Beatles’ White album

It’s fair to say that Joel has probably amassed more musical knowledge than many of us will ever possess. One of the appealing aspects of The White Album is its eclectic nature, filled with various concepts. The tunes don’t seamlessly blend together as one might expect, yet this very disjointedness somehow enhances the overall project.

This double-album isn’t flawless, mind you, but it’s not fair to dismiss it outright. It boasts numerous fantastic tracks and doesn’t shy away from praise. Among the Beatles’ collection, some less celebrated tunes can be found here. Additionally, “Helter Skelter” demonstrates their ability to venture into harder rock styles.

On this two-record album, you’ll find songs such as “Blackbird”, “Here There And Everywhere”, and “Back in the U.S.S.R”. This collection offers something appealing for everyone, with a strong possibility that many will appreciate every track.

As a devoted fan, I found the White Album to be a remarkable departure from the Beatles’ previous work and unlike anything else out there at the time. Instead of a linear progression of tracks, it was more like a sprawling, intentionally chaotic patchwork. Many songs on this album were experimental, but they weren’t just tossed onto the record haphazardly; each one had its purpose and place within the larger context of the album.

Well, it seems like many folks feel that way, but it’s important to remember that everyone, including Billy Joel, may have unique perspectives on music. While his view might differ from the majority, it doesn’t make it incorrect – after all, it’s just a matter of personal opinion when it comes to music.

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2025-07-24 19:00