Review the debate surrounding Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as outlined in the latter portion of Module 8. Note that while everyone agrees the album had a powerful impact on popular music, some see that impact as good while others see it as pernicious. Note too that while some consider it the Beatles' best work, others see it as a falling off from the heights of, say, Revolver or Rubber Soul.

Take a stand in the debate, explaining and supporting your position with specific references to the texts -- print and audio -- involved.