Revolver (Beatles album) as the Beatles'. While also highlighting the importance of the production, David Howard writes that "Revolver" was a "genre-transforming album", on which Martin and the Beatles had "obliterated recording studio conventions". Combined with the similarly "visionary" work of American producer Phil Spector, Howard continues, through "Revolver", the recording studio had become "its own instrument; record production had been elevated into art." Whereas "Sgt. Pepper" had long been identified as the Beatles' greatest album, since the 2000s "Revolver" has often surpassed it in lists of the group's best work. Sheffield cites the album's 1987 CD release, with the full complement of
Weapon (album) in 2000. However, not all reception was positive; "Spin" gave "Weapon" a middling review, calling the band "tired". Willie Nelson of Sputnikmusic praised "Weapon", but also recognized that it could disappoint fans who want a return to Skinny Puppy's more industrial sound. Notes Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Skinny Puppy Additional personnel Weapon (album) Weapon is the twelfth studio album by Canadian electro-industrial band Skinny Puppy. It was released on May 28, 2013 through Metropolis Records. Skinny Puppy received mainstream media attention when the band billed the U.S. government for using its music as torture in the