Was it really that cutting edge coming from the 1950’s sound which was much different than the 40’s.
In my view yes. I think the ding chased off the charts in my area was the really hokey “Sugar Shack”. The Beatles were one of the first to use double tracking where Paul or John could harmonize with himself; sounds basic but it wasn’t done much then. Lyrically they were a match for people like Dylan but with much more upbeat rock. They evolved from a simple boy band to a real force in music
In the end it’s a matter of taste but I’m a bit older than rock and roll itself so I’ve seen it from the beginning. They were different.