All Things Must Pass

Still remember seeing this vinyl in my parents record collection and wanting to listen to it. Eventually bought my own copy and can definitely say it is my favorite of all the Beatles solo efforts. This re-listen affirmed that and maybe made me love it even more.

Wonderful. Top George.

Day599 - i would have loved just to be in the studio watching all these all time greats record this album

This is the two hundred fifth album I’m rating. I’ve never heard a full album by any of The Beatles. Adding to my Playlist - I’d Have You Any Time, My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn’t it a Pity, What is Life, If Not for You, Behind that Locked Door, Let it Down, Run of the Mill, Beware of Darkness, Apple Scruffs, Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let it Roll), Awaiting on You All, All Things Must Pass, I Dig Love, Art of Passing, Isn’t it a Pity (Version Two), Hear me Lord, Out of the Blue, It’s Johnny’s Birthday, Plug me in, I Remember Jeep, and Thanks for the Pepperoni. Not Adding to my Playlist - Nothing. All in all I liked 23/23 songs. If The Beatles are this good then everybody was right.

Mochte ich gern, höre ich jetzt öfter Fav: I‘d have you anytime

Monster of an album. The Beatles were the dam holding back George's songwriting, and when they ended, that dam burst! Incredible stuff. *Heard before

just a perfect album. and so many low key bangers!

Як добре, що практика потрійних альбомів не набрала великого розповсюдження. Кращий сольний з бітлів. Велике різноманіття чудових пісень

Якщо брати всі сольніки екс-бітлів що я слухав, то цей мій улюблений, причому так було завжди. І хоча це потрійний(!) альбом, мені його завжди легко й цікаво слухати, бо тут купа різноманітних пісень, купа топових музикантів (до речі цікава історія як нікому не відомий, тоді ще підліток, Філ Коллінз, випадково потрапив на еббі роуд під час запису цього альбому, записав партії перкусії в одну з пісень, але на фінальну версію вона так і не потрапила) і загалом Джордж Харрісон у своєму найкращому вигляді.

Banger after banger

My man Lil Georgie H dropped this banger then basically just disappeared

i mean, duh

🗯 Already one of my all-time favourites, but hearing it in the context of this project only deepens it. If Abbey Road was George peeking out from Lennon/McCartney’s shadow, All Things Must Pass is him stepping fully into the light — sprawling, spiritual, and absolutely overflowing with songs that prove he’d been underestimated for far too long. It’s a presence. I often think I can feel his energy here, and it projects the same onto me: calmness, openness, connectedness. For an album produced by Phil Spector and featuring moments of his trademark “wall of sound” and being so monumental in scope, it somehow remains deeply intimate, almost spiritual. It just gets better with time. ‘My Sweet Lord’ glows with devotion, ‘What Is Life’ races with pure joy, ‘Isn’t It a Pity’ aches with resigned beauty, and the title track feels like universal truth set to melody. Deep cuts shine just as brightly: the intimacy of ‘I’d Have You Anytime,’ the wall of sound on ‘Wah-Wah,’ the weary wisdom of ‘Beware of Darkness,’ and the quiet resignation of ‘Run of the Mill.’ Even the sprawling Apple Jam disc, indulgent as it may seem, feels like George celebrating his newfound freedom in his own way. This isn’t just the best Beatles solo album, it is George fully realised — a moment where his quiet grace became towering greatness. It’s also one of the greatest testaments to what music can be: a transmission of spirit, something that steadies you, lifts you, and stays with you long after the needle lifts. Verdict: Essential — the finest solo Beatles statement For fans of: The Beatles (post-breakup), Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, cosmic introspection set to melody

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A bit long but a beautiful concept album that illustrates the writing and musical skills of the man who was the heart and soul of the Beatles.

Fantastic album. Hard to believe George released this in 1970 on the heels of the Beatles breakup. A masterpiece!

Before listening: Oh nice! George Harrison. I’ve never really delved into his solo stuff—the album is HOW LONG? After listening: I understand.

Probably the best solo effort by an ex-Beatle.

Feels like a masterpiece, I think the length and scope of the album works in its favor. Like if you had one George Harrison album to sum up his identity, one album take with you and listen to again and again. Indeed, if you had one post-Beatle solo album, what else could it be?

Some of the best songs ever are on here. It's not an album I'd listen to every day, which is usually my criteria for a five-star album, but this one is so skillfully done... Let's give it a five without Apple Jam, eh?

There are, like, 8700 songs on this album. They're all good. They all have their own character.

This was a dilemma, as I could honestly live without the Apple Jam. But the rest of it is so good, it might have to be five stars anyway. (Speaking of Apple though, Apple Scruffs is all the sweeter for coming from the Beatle you'd least expect to appreciate fans hanging around on his doorstep.)

too long, but a 5

Excellent album from a legend. He had so much music “stored” that had to release a triple disc! He even financed the 3rd record himself. We are all lucky he did !

One of my favorite albums. Beautiful lyrics, interesting melodies, and a wide range of emotions. Love it.

Excellent ! Harrison est celui qui a le plus profité du démantèlement des Beatles.

Meilleur qu'Abbey Road.

Tout un statement.

One of the best albums EVER.

Meisterwerk!

As we all know, John, Paul, George, and Ringo all had successful solo careers after the breakup of the Beatles, but clearly George had some serious pent up creative energy going into this album. From the variation of track types, to the expressiveness, he just shined. The guitar playing is inspired, and his voice goes from mellow to bluesy, to full-on rock mode and back again. I wasn't looking forward to re-listening to My Sweet Lord, which had been so overplayed on radio, but I really appreciated the guitar solos and the layering of sounds that came through on the 2020 mix. Harrison's collaborations on this album are inspired, and they made me think about how one musician influences another, who then influences another, or how one style impacts another, and it all flows like rain drops into a stream that becomes a river, flowing to a sea of sound. There are tracks on this album that could have been made by McCartney & Wings (I'd Have You Anytime), or the Beach Boys (What is Life) or an early Billy Joel (Ballad of Sir Frank) or Willie Nelson (Behind that Locked Door), or Chicago (Let It Down), or Barenaked Ladies (Run of the Mill), or a future version of George himself with the Traveling Wilbury's (Apple Scruffs). There are so many beautiful tunes here that just embody George's sound, especially the title track, All Things Must Pass. This album is definitely worthy of its place on Best Of lists.

The first LP (side one and two) is incredible. George brings a lot of variety to the sound but it's all magical. Folk rock / soft ballads - I'd Have You Anytime, My Sweet Lord, Isn't it a Pity, Run of the Mill. Harder / uptempo rock - Wah-Wah, What is Life. Country(ish) rock - If Not For You, Behind that Locked Door. Baroque(ish) - Let It Down. Great lyrics and musicianship throughout. He could have just stopped there. The second LP isn't quite as good, but it's still quite good - you can't expect perfection over 18 songs can you? As an encore, it's better than most's main course. Beware of Darkness and The Art of Dying, Awaiting on You All and I Dig Love, and the title track and Hear Me Lord are just as majestic, rollicking, or beautiful as the first LP's songs. I'm not counting the third LP because that was a bonus LP of George playing around. For probably most people's third favorite Beatle, he delivers the best solo album I have heard of the lot. And best albums period.

Absolute masterpiece. George Harrison, released from the limitations put on him by Lennon & McCartney, creates arguably the best solo album by a former Beatle. With songs like Something, Here Comes the Sun, and While My Guitar Gently Weeps, George had already proven he was a great songwriter, but this album proved that those were not rare exceptions - the Beatles were actually holding him back. I'm ignoring the Apple Jam album - that was just a "bonus" and not really a part of the main album (but I like the Out of the Blue jam). The first album is just mind-blowingly good. The second album isn't quite as strong, but still very good (with some great tracks). RIP George and thanks for the amazing tunes. Favorite tracks: My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn't It a Pity, What Is Life?, Let It Down, Beware of Darkness, All Things Must Pass.

Utterly brilliant. Can’t believe I had never listened to this

Best Beatles solo album by far

This is an actual work of art. Nothing is left behind, it is raw and beautiful and epic. Imagine leaving something so perfect behind for us all to share.

I loved this album. Harrison manages to mix influences from his work with the Beatles, from Dylan, and also his own style to make a record that feels personal but relatable. He's also an outstanding songwriter. The biggest highlight of the album for me is Harrison's versatility, he sings great, he's an amazing guitarist, he's a great songwriter and he can mix different styles and compositions. His collaborators sound great too, Spector's production makes some songs sound huge and the occasional appearance of Clapton playing the guitar is excellent too. Thematically I loved this album too: it's personal, spiritual and reflective. Even though I'm not religious, there's a lot of life philosophy from some of the songs here that I found relevant and relatable. I also really liked that it offers a peek into The Beatles breakup and how Harrison took it. In terms of specific songs, there's so much to like here: the classic "My Sweet Lord", "Wah-Wah" is outstanding and super catchy. The rock sound of "Art of Dying" is great too, and "Let It Down" is a superb song too. The folk songs, like "Apple Scruffs", "Behind That Locked Door" and his cover of "If Not for You" are beautiful too. The only song that wasn't as good as the rest was maybe "I Dig Love", which is kinda silly and fun, I feel like it serves a purpose but it's still not as good as the rest.

A masterpiece really

Straight up masterpiece. If you're listening on Spotify, find the 50th anniversary edition and listen to discs 1 and 2. I believe that's the original tracklist and much preferable than the other remasters track order. This album is so great I even enjoyed the jams. It's wild how many great tracks are on this. 5 stars all day.

thoughts: “my sweet lord” is one of my favorite songs of all time but having heard this all the way through for the first time, this is an amazing record. i’m a sucker for a slide guitar, but i swear it’s not just that! songs: “my sweet lord”, “let it down”, “art of dying” rating: 8.6/10

He kept dropping hints. Throughout the White Album and Get Back sessions he was presenting songs, in some ways just to see what the other two would do. There is an argument that he deliberately held some back, knowing that he was going to do this record. Either way it makes for an astonishing collection of post Fab tunes. Listening in 2025 brings forth two things: the wall of sound production and the slide guitar. As we now have access to the demos, on some tracks you really wonder about the Spector approach. Run of the Mill is a great example of a wonderful song that was smothered in instrumentation to the detriment of the melody. On the other hand on the biggies like Wah Wah, What is Life and My Sweet Lord they are bang on, it is hard to contemplate them without the wall coming at you hard. And the slide guitar! Wherever you are Delaney we thank you for talking George through how to play slide because it is one of the greatest sounds in pop music. When you hear it you know it is George, it is sublime and a key element in the greatest of these tunes. I've listened to the third record a couple of times on this mortal coil, and it is not worthy of any further consideration. I'm generally very unforgiving of 70's double and triple albums for the hippy indulgence they are, and on the third album George stands condemned. That said, knowing that he was stockpiling these tunes during the latter hairy scary Fab period, I completely get why he felt the need to put them all out. The songs are incredible, the Dylan co write and the wonderful cover are added joys. There is no limit to the greatness of these songs, Beware of Darkness, the stunning intro and shift in Let It Down, Behind that Locked Door and of course the title track. We can become inured to records such as this due to their ubiquity. Something of this quality, as a collection of pop songs, is rare. Yes it is important to get its context, that it was born out of what he'd experienced in writing these tunes, but it stands alone as a fantastic collection of great songs and great performances. If not this then what?

Really, really good.

Ik had een mooie review geschreven over hoe dit klonk als de Beatles met een extra vleugje George, maar die heeft hij niet opgeslagen. Anyway, geweldig album, 5*

The album itself doesn't feel like a 5 star masterpiece (to me), but so many of the songs do individually. "If Not For You" is a perfect folk song & love song. It alone would make this album worth listening to, even if the other tracks were low caliber. I would give many things to hear any selection of Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, Wilco, et al. sing "Behind That Locked Door." It is a lovely nod to Bob Dylan, and I think it is a great example of George Harrison's universal skill in songwriting. "Let It Down" too, show this skill, in my opinion. "My Sweet Lord" is exceptional, and yet one of the lesser songs on the album for me. Might be a familiarity curse. Most tracks on the album either remind you of his role in the Beatles, or show his growth beyond that time. I changed my mind whilst writing this up. 4.5 stars but rounding up.

Sure, it’s long, but it’s nothing but BANGERS.

I absolutely LOVE this. It’s by far my favourite of any of The Beatles solo albums. There are so many brilliant tracks on here. I actually only listened to this a few days ago but I had zero objections to giving it another go today. Top Track(s) - Wah-Wah, My Sweet Lord, Awaiting On You All, bloody hell I could stick half the album on here lol

This is a very good album. Standout tracks include My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn't It a Pity, What Is Life, Beware of Darkness, Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp, All Things Must Pass, Art of Dying, and Plug Me In and I Remember Jeep from the Apple Jam disc. For such a long album, it has hardly any duds.

One of the best albums of all time honestly … no notes! “if not for you” played at 4:44pm for me — angel sign! Thanks collin :)

Best Song: What is Life First time listen and a great album. Poor George needed to get more attention from the Beatles!

If this is a first listen I kind of understand the it’s too long response, particularly as the what was a added bonus jam disc is counted straight on streaming and extra tracks appear in the middle for some reason etc. I’ll admit I only listen to Apple jam when in the mood, and when if up for it then it’s fine for what it is. There is a lot written about this album, how the breaking of a certain band freed George to be able to record his songs, and surprise the world with the biggest, and likely best solo album. The full on of Spectors wall of sound. The spirituality of the thing. But at its heart for me it’s pretty essential, I don’t subscribe to the there is a good album in there, there is no one song from the album proper I would cut, it’s songwriting on another level, before we get to the singing, the inflections on single words that send it to another level, and the playing. Took me a while to do more than just dip into this album but nowadays wouldn’t be without it - god was always a 5 Star.

ALMUBAZO. Donde empiezo. No saba que esto era un TRIPLE ALBUM hasta que casi terminé el primer LP. En general nunca se siente aburrido y lo hay ningún tema quw yo quisiera skippear, ni siquiera las apple jams larrrgas, que son buenísimas btw. Wah Wah temón, I Live For You temón, (aunque no esté en el release original, salió en el 30th anniversary) If Not For You, Art of Dying, Run Of The Mill, etc etc etc. Las apple jams son bien bluesy y crunchy, amo Out Of The Blue. Podría ser un 10

Still one of my all time favorites

By far the best Beatles solo album. If this had been a Beatles album, it would have been one of their best — maybe top 3.

Excelente album me sirvió mucho para trabajar de forma proactiva y tranquila

long, indulgent... but really good!

the best post-beatles album (though ram is great too)

George is underrated. Full stop. Classics here - “My Sweet Lord”, “Wah Wah”, “Isn’t It A Pity”, “What Is Life”, “My Sweet Lord”, and the title track “All Things Must Pass.” Very poignant from a lyrical perspective looking back on The Beatles, George, and one’s own life.

Best solo Beatles album.

Perfect

Iconic.

One of my all time favourite albums. I think this album just shows George’s exceptional creativity that was at times overlooked or not embraced during his time in the Beatles. An easy listen my highlights include his cover of Bob Dylan’s “if not for you” and “wah-wah”. I think people forget George was still only 27 when he released this album and had already conquered the world of the music. The greatest ever.

As classic as it gets. The strings section permeating throughout some of these songs gives such a pleasant and warm feeling like home or in front of a campfire. So ornate and elegant but not hyper or rushed. Middle part is very folk song like. Ends with just good rock and roll instrumentals. Approachable and easy to re-listen to over and over again.

My sweet lord this is good 5

One of the best ex-Beatles albums.

Solid. A daydream of 60's/70's music. I would fault it for the theistic elements but eh, I'm feeling generous.

My Sweet Lord best song ever?

Excellent songs, if overproduced. 4.5

Easily the best post-Beatles solo release. The rock songs rock incredibly hard. The soul songs are mystifyingly spiritual. The pop songs are supremely catchy. The folk songs are warmingly cozy. The songwriting, arrangement and production are nothing short of perfection, from the huge Wall-of-sound on ‘wah wah’ to the soothing Dylan written ‘if not for you’. I would go as far as to call this better than the vast majority of Beatles works, proving just how powerful of a songwriter Harrison was behind every ‘Lennon-Mcartney’ track.

This is the most successful solo Beatles album and it definitely deserves it. With epic proportions, it demonstrates "the quiet Beatle" at his absolute best. This alone is argument that Harrison could be the best Beatle. It is the first non-compilation triple album ever made. (With the third disc also called a separate "bonus" LP "Apple Jam") It also has an all-star cast of musicians such as Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and Billy Preston. Side 1: Opening with a co-written song with Bob Dylan. This side also has the ethereal, and most successful, track My Sweet Lord. Which shows Harrisons longing for a relationship with God, making reference to both Christian and Hindu religion, reflecting his own personal experience. The ending track to side one, Isn't It A Pity had me in tears, a perfect end to the side. Side 2: Once again containing a song co-written with Dylan, (you can really tell with the organ) and the song Behind That Locked Door written about their friendship. It ties the first disk as a heartfelt collaborative effort between two amazing artists. Side 3: This side represents an ever so slight tonal shift in the album. It leans back into the spiritual aspects of Harrison's life. With tracks like Awaiting On You All, Beware Of Darkness, and the title track. Speaking of the title track, unlike some albums, it perfectly coveys the themes of the album on its own. Gold star. Side 4: With tones of death and a redux of Isn't It A Pity (once again making me cry) this side ends off disc two right on theme. An introspection of human existence through love and pain, spiritual and physical. Apple Jam: The bonus LP contains only Instrumentals except for a one minute tribute to John Lennon. This is symbolism of death where no words are heard. The tribute is almost an epitaph, calling out for rebirth. Apple Jam puts the final bow on the experience of listening to this album. And shows off Harrisons superior instrumental composition skills in comparison to the other Beatles. Overall, this album is a masterpiece. Grappling with spirituality, death, and friendship. No track feels out of place, and is deserving of being included. Even though it is long, I didn't feel it and was engaged all throughout. Outstanding album! Notable Tracks: My Sweet Lord, Isn't It A Pity, If Not For You, Behind That Locked Door, Let It Down, Beware Of Darkness, I Dig Love, I Remember Jeep, Out Of The Blue

A phenomenal album. Harrison's first after the Bestles broke up makes it sound like an album of lost Beatles songs. It has a long runtime at close to two hours, but manages to stay strong throughout its runtime.

Pretty gppd

My favorite Beatles solo album. It's a towering achievement, and a kind of flex: listen to all these great songs that certain people didn't want on Beatles albums. Sometimes I remember that scene in 'Get Back' where they're rehearsing "All Things Must Pass" and McCartney is clearly bored and I get mad all over again. God forbid a song has pacing. I digress. It's too bad about the copyright drama around "My Sweet Lord". It's one of the few pop pleas of faith and devotion that strikes me as moving rather than corny. Usually when I give this a spin I skip the final instrumental sides, so this listen was the first time I'd heard those jams in a while. They're like, fine. I'm probably in line with most people when I say this already long album could do without them. My head says this should probably be a four-star review given the album's flaws, but my gut and heart say this is five stars, baby. I'd have it anytime.

10/10

I love this album!!

The best album by a former Beatle of all of them. This album is great cover-to-cover. I'll even tolerate some of the indulgences because the rest of it is so good.

I love this record so much. In fact, I like this record more than many albums by The Beatles. There's so much to this record. Its thoughtful and spiritual. The songwriting is self-reflective but also somewhat humorous and also really sweet and also really deep. It reminds me of Cat Stevens. I love the folk / country elements. This is something that The Beatles never really landed the plane on, but something that George could. I think George was also the most psychedelic of The Beatles, and he isn't shy about that with this album. There are so many weird little guitar solos that kind of take your mind places. The remastered version of this album is weird, because they mix demos and version2's of songs in the track listing, making it an hour longer than original. 2 hour albums typically drive me crazy, but this record is such a mood, I don't even mind.

Wow, this album has some straight heat. It's a long album, but I think it uses each song wisely. The guitar is nuts, some of the singing is really soulful, and I loved almost every song. I don't know if it would get a 5-star review on every listen, but I'm glad I listened to this before I died.

This remarkable album has a long gestation, reaching right back to 1967 when with Bob Dylan and The Band he experienced musical equality and recognition of his worth and talent for perhaps the first time. By common consent the best Beatles solo album, it contrives to be both varied and thematically consistent. Harrison’s new enthusiasm, slide guitar, makes a very worthwhile debut. In keeping with the twin themes of a man liberated and a man on a spiritual journey, a number of songs overlooked for inclusion on Beatles albums surface here and many focus on the search for spiritual enlightenment. The album is a record of enjoyable sessions for the vast and stories collection of musicians who gathered in Abbey Road Studio One and became part of Phil Spector’s vast production ambition. Backing was often recorded live. Spector’s departure part way through recording due to ‘I’ll health’ ( a euphemism for a fondness for cherry brandy) gave Harrison a chance of prove he was no slouch at production either. This really is a monster of an album, huge in scope and ambition and somehow warm and intimate at the same time. Hands down the best Beatles solo album.

George is a full heart with a small tear

wow

Wonderful! If George Harrison is anywhere in your top 4 Beatles, you'll probably enjoy this.

Seminal, best post-beatles production.

Outstanding. Great tunes all around

A truly wonderful album. Not my favourite Beatle but possibly my favourite Beatle solo album

In a nutshell (pardon the pun), throughout his time with The Beatles, George Harrison was edging and All Things Must Pass is the resulting glorious load. Pure magic from front to back, ATMP completely shatters my theory that double albums are never worthy of a five star rating, and that yes even a fucking TRIPLE album, as it was originally released, can be perfect under the right circumstances and when created by the proper genius. Thanx George! BIG 5! And a GREAT album cover!

No question about this one: 5 stars. George's heart, soul, faith, tenderness, and unique creative perspective shines through any preconceived notions of "just another Beatles album". RIP George

Let’s give George Harrison his flowers. This is the best solo album that came after the Beatles broke up in my opinion, and the 2nd album in a row you have given me that I own on vinyl. The album really gives us an idea of what the Beatles would have sounded like if they decided to let George take control of an album. What an amazing album that would have been!

SOOOOO good but SOOOOO long.

Ook een klassiekert, easy.

Another 5/5 for me

Nearly perfection. To drop this just after leaving The Beatles is incredible. The last half hour of jamming shouldnt be here though.

A treat from top to...well about side 5/6. Previous to that - impeccable. Benefitting from including my songs written during the meaning days of the Beatles - there's plenty of Beatlesque moment - but also lots of excellent slide. Moments feel like the perfect amalgam of The Band, the Beatles and the Dead. There's an argument this is the best Beatles solo record. More than a bit of magic is captured here.

I'm listening to the Quiet Beatle and imagining wandering a summer field above Lake Chautauqua in a time and place that didn't exist with people who weren't there. The guitars are smooth and even and flat with that kind of tickling sparkle that sits just under a voice so well. That cover must be a palladium print. I'd like to be back in that convertible driving up the coast with those three. That day, one of the best of my life. All things must pass.

Yeah yeah yeah, people claim it's a triple album to try and add more greatness to it but it's not really. It's a double with some jams added as bonus tracks. However, this is a great album. Easily George's best and one of the best solo Beatles' albums overall. He needed to escape and show that he was an equal to John and Paul - with this album it appeared he could be but we all know he couldn't keep it up. The Phil Spector production however was huge misstep - especially as George was more than capable of producing it himself. Anyway, great songs, great album - even all the God bothering and pompous holier-than-thou stuff can't put me off. Best Tracks: What Is Life; Apple Scruffs; All Things Must Pass

One of my all time favorites …

great and immortal

Such a great album. I like Plastic Ono Band, but this may be a better "first solo" album from the Beatles. He did such a great job both looking back and pulling from what he knew, while also looking forward. 5 stars.

great album

Dude this is one of the greatest albums of all time. George Harrison was like “lol fuck Paul and John, I’m a brilliant songwriter too watch this” and made this album

fantastic album - best beatles album??

I love you George!!!!!!

George is probably the best Beatle

This album brings me so much comfort. It transcends music into just big-picture thinking. And George is such a trustworthy tour guide. Everyone has choice When to Or not to Raise your Voice Like reading Walt Whitman. So spiritually calming. Thank you George.

George at his finest

So many great tracks, one can feel his frustration having so many great songs written and rejected by other Beatles. The remastered version uncovers more of George’s backing vocals.

Тут неглядя 5 звёзд, а то и 10 бы поставил, один из лучших альбомов, чего уж тут. Харрисон 💔

The best solo Beatles album? Despite the length of this album, I'm certain it was not this long on release, it works really well. I'm discarding the 3rd 'bonus' disc when rating this album. The 2 discs have plenty of big hitters on them that raises this album above the other solo Beatles albums. My favourites are, beware of darkness, all things must pass, isn't it a Pity...in fact too many to mention. Brilliant stuff!

Just listened to this album a few months ago for the 5th or 6th time. In my opinion, it is the best of the ex-Beatle solo albums. Harrison is a fantastic song writer and musician. Although a double - album, there are no “skip” songs. Didn’t listen to Apple Jam on this run. It’s fun, but just a bit much after 2 LP’s. I’m scoring it sans Apple Jam (which pushes the runtime beyond most peoples tolerance). 76 minutes without it. Top 100 all time in my opinion. 5⭐️

I LOVE YOU GEORGE HARRISON!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow. I am OBSESSED. This is amazing! I'm definitely getting myself a copy (LP) of this album! The singing, the instruments... 10/10 It has such simplicity yet it's so complicated and intense. It makes me feel nostalgic although the songs are new to me. I felt sad finishing the album. I will be listening to it more often in the future.

The only Beatles solo album that matters (sorry Ram fans). Introduced to it 15+ yrs ago. Have it in my collection. It is PERFECT, even with Phil Spector's echo-laden production. Beautiful songs, great musicianship. 5/5

Very Beatlesque obviously and that alone get this 5 Favorite track: Isn't it a pity other picks: my sweet lord, what is life, let it down, all things must pass

Classic

My sweet George

Hard one to rate. I really enjoy a lot of the songs on here and its a beautiful listen. The third records' jam session is pretty enjoyable as well, even though it gets a bit boring quickly. However, I really don't tend to come back to this one often due to its length. Still incredible to listen to.

Wah-Wah might just be the greatest diss track of all time

Album 734 of 1001 George Harrison - All Things Must Pass (1970) Rating : 5 / 5 Regarded as a masterpiece and I'm not going to argue with that. Such a great album. So creative with influences from rock, pop, gospel, country. Kind of its own thing, though bordering on a bit too lengthy.

Very good.

FUCKING BRILLLLLIANNNTTTT

Classic must have. The jams are just so so.

The first and best ex Beatle album. (OK the live jam stuff is a bit of unnecessary padding, but...)

god

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This is the greatest Beatles solo album of all time. George had so many songs left over from The Beatles that he put them all Out on this masterpiece . There are a few tracks I’m not huge on (“Behind That Locked Door and “Art Of Dying”) but they are not necessarily bad and don’t bring the experience down. There are the 5 jam songs in the end that I don’t really consider part of the album And more a bonus tracks. George put his heart and soul into this. Even with some of the more religious songs it comes out more hopeful and isn’t jamming his ideology down your throat This is mainly an acoustic folk album That is treated with the Phil Spector wall of Sound! It really gives these tracks an edge and fun George never topped this record and really probably should of saved a few Of these songs for Future records. However I think it works because of The plethora of material. Beautiful And the insightful. The Quiet Beatle is Quiet No More 5/5

Fav: My Sweet Lord Least Fav: I Dig Love Dreaded this as it’s a triple album, only to discover that George Harrison may infact be the GOAT

My all time favorite Beatles solo album.

Great album but perhaps a bit thin for a triple album. I felt there was one legendary album or a great double in there but triple seemed to stretch things.

A beautiful, pleasant album by George Harrison. Okay, there's nothing experimental or groundbreaking, but why should there be? Can't an ex-Beatle just deliver a few beautiful songs? I don't understand the criticism here at all. I really like the opener, "I'd Have You Anytime," simply relaxed and beautiful. I don't agree with "My Sweet Lord," but the song is great, and I respect Harrison's beliefs. The absolute highlight, though, for me, is "What Is Life," which sparkles and crackles with energy. A great song that definitely deserves to be rediscovered; fantastic. The whole album simply radiates a lot of positive energy. Well done! 5 stars, without question!

I do love stepping into the mind of George Harrison. And having had this LP on Vinyl, it was beautifully crafted/sectioned for that format. This double album is a holy grail of beatles solo material and deserves its recognition as such

Near flawless the best of the beatle solo albums, many stand out tracks.

Never listened to this in full and I’m glad I did coz is good

An (kind of) unexpected surprise, but I enjoyed every single minute of this record.

When I read about the background to this album I thought George was just trying to get a bit more of the Beatles pie, writing some naff ditties that Paul and John had dissed, patted the young lad on the head and sending him on his way. But these songs are really good. Even (maybe especially) the ones that Lennon and McCartney rejected. Easily enough for a quality double album I'm not sure it needed the third record 'Apple Jam'. I skipped a lot of that first time around as overlong and tedious. But after a second listen to the 'main' 2 records I think having the third set was a great chill out. Maybe I wouldn't listen to it very often but it's like the additional film director's narratives they used to add to DVDs. Interesting. A bit of self indulgent jamming - like a warm up before the main recording session with your mates. I'm glad it's there. Most of my 5* ratings are previous loves rediscovered. This is a new love and a nailed on 5. How was there so much talent in the Beatles.

I have never hid the fact that George Harrison was my favorite Beatle and I loved every one of his songs in The Beatles. He was the true talent in that group, although John was right up there with him. Sad that him and George are no longer with us and we're stuck with Paul and Ringo. This album is absolutely perfect in every way. Do not skip this. Listen to it. Enjoy it, Love it. 5/5

This shit ass bruh, my sweet lord dope tho

This is my karma for complaining about how many double albums I gotten recently. This is probably the only triple album that works because of the very specific circumstances that came about to make it. Mostly because it's a fuck you album. The music is incredible but does it need to be three albums? Probably not. Only does because he needed to prove a point and it really comes across.

Thoroughly enjoyed but it’s a classic that I probs wouldn’t listen to on repeat. Cannot believe it’s live

Few albums equal the breathtaking opening sequence of songs than on disc one of this album--maybe "The Joshua Tree," "Sgt. Pepper's", "Purple Rain"? The best of the post-Beatles solo albums by the Fab Four. Loses momentum towards the end with the jam sessions, but George Harrison was letting off a lot of creative steam after feeling like his songs weren't making it into the Beatles' later albums.

All Things Must Pass is the third solo album from George Harrison, but it is often thought of as his first. He released two albums before the Beatles disbanded: one of Indian music and another of synthesizer experiments. All Things Must Pass is a very different effort that his first two albums, and was released only six month after his first band's breakup, so it was seen as the first post-Beatles solo effort. It's a three-LP release, a rarity in popular music and an opportunity for Harrison to publish a fairly extensive catalog in one release. Driven by the success of "My Sweet Love," the album was an international success. The album has an impressive collection of songs, some written while Harrison was still a Beatle. The sixth album side is a set of instrumentals, and part of the band involved became Derek & the Dominoes.

# Album Name: All things must pass # Artist: George Harrison # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: First album is a great. Really good stuff. I'd give it a 5 on its own merit. 2nd album falters a bit imo. Its still good but doesnt hit the highs of the first album. Id give this a 4. Now album 3. Fuck me, by this stage, its a lot for any one to listen to. HOWEVER, theres some great jamming sessions on that third album. Really enjoyable if you are into that kind of thing. The third album brings it back to a 5. Overall its a bit of a journey. Great stuff. I'd give it a 5. Its just a shame that lull in the 2nd album. I'll give it another listen. But still, its a piece of art. Nice one George. Great album from an underrated beatle. # Top Tunes: have you anytime / MSL / Wah-wah / isnt it a pity / what is life / let it down / Beware of darkness / age of dying / hear me lord / Jammin sessions (3rd album) # Would I listen to it again? Yes

The greatest of the solo Beatles albums, and the only album to justify being a triple. This feels like years of pent up ideas unleashed all at once, and is great documentation for how Harrison’s music writing really made The Beatles’ sound what it was.

Despite any criticism this album receives, I absolutely adore it. 5 stars!

All things must pass, the diarrhea album...in Harrison's own words ! A monument, triple album, super (over) produced with P.Spector, full of hits. It confirms Harrison's introspection: Beware of darkness, isn't a pity...haunting songs...hare krishna....alleluia

I was on a sports team. It wasn't a specific sport but there was a uniform. I started in the basement and made my way through a dungeon of a house guided by my sister running into different guys I knew throughout my life all wearing the same uniform as more. We were all trying to get to the game but there was always an excuse not to leave. And though trying to leave was the bulk of the situation I can't really recall any of them. They were too abstracts.

Fantastic

A perfect album by the best Beatle.

Incredible album. Rightly claimed to be the best of all the solo albums from the Fab Four! There is absolutely not a bad tune on this album! Easy five stars!

Obvious 5, a feast of George’s talent. To be honest though…could’ve been a bit shorter…but that’s just preference.

The best Solo album by a Beatles, it falters a little at the end but the highs are just too high for anything less than a 5

Ok so I've already heard this one and I was initially going to give it five stars. But I relistened to it because I like it so much and I started to rethink my opinion. There are no bad songs here, but the album might just go on a little too long, but I decided that's not to its deficit because most of the songs are so good. You have classics in My Sweet Lord and What is Life, but there are several underrated tunes in here too. I particularly enjoyed Let it Down and The Art of Dying. Also the Apple Jam disc is a nice addition while completely unessential, it was fun to listen too although I'll probably never go back to it. Overall, I love George, he's my favorite Beatle, and I'll always love this album 5 out of 5. Best Song: What is Life Worst Song (not counting Apple Jam): Apple Scruffs

Well what a coincidence, I just got imagine 2 days ago and I liked it hut I brought this up cause I like it more. And I sure do like it more. Why didn't the Beatles use more of geroges songs? They are sooo good. I saved damn near every track on the first disc. And half on the 2nd. And I like the 3rd. It's all jams but jams are nice. Such a great writer and his steel guitar sound is nice. Some country vibes on some songs but that's cause it's the only place people use it anymore. I like everything about it. I get why some people wouldn't and that's fine but it feels like it was made for me.

I'm glad I listened to this after John Lennon's debut solo album, because it gave me some fresh perspective on that one. That was a single album, and only a few of those would be Beatles songs in a mostly unchanged form. On this one, on the other hand, most, if not all of the first two discs would have been Beatles songs, with only some trimming or some harmony added. As a double, you think it's flagging, only for it to throw a banger like "Art of Dying" at you. I think the Allman Brothers-esque jam on the third disc should be treated as its own thing. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but it's clearly different from the rest of this. If you look at it as it's own separate thing, the entire album looks much better.

One of the greatest albums of all time

Perchance the greatest Triple LP of all time? Hit after hit after hit after hit after hit after hit af… Who knew George had this in him? Love the spiritual nature of this album and the themes of love, introspection, and wonder. He communicates it all so well in a huge format, but no song seems forced somehow. Each one hits for a different reason and it almost feels more like classic rock than a lot of the Beatles records. A fantastic baseline for a good album and a nice introduction to the Beatles post break solo work

What a gift this album is! How lucky are we to get to experience the magic of a solo George Harrison. Wonderfully sweet, soulful and spiritual. Truly captures what I would imagine the vibe of the late 60s and early 70s was? Also to be a fly on the wall writing songs with George Harrison and Bob Dylan. Only issue was the length. But I think the genius was worth the extra time.

Spectacular disc(s) - it was a triple album, if I recall correctly. Really shows how much George's talents were overshadowed by the rest of the group.

This (triple!) album has got to be one of the biggest flexes in music history. On All Thing Must Pass George says "Hey John and Paul, you don't wanna do my songs? Ok well I'm gonna take Ringo and do them anyway and oh yeah, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Bobby Keys, and others are gonna help me play them, and oh yeah Bob Dylan is gonna write one with me too." These are some great songs and while I think they would be equally effective stripped down, Phil Spector's wall of sound production style gives them a larger than life feel which is appropriate for songs about religion, death, and the breakup of the greatest band of all time. I don't normally feel that double or triple albums are justified, but here I think there were absoultely enough great songs to justify its length. I will say that while I enjoyed the third disc of jams given who the band was, those songs were probably the least necessary and a double album would have been sufficient. Ultimately what we hear on this album is George breaking free from the Beatles with everything that's been pent up in him for years. It's too bad the beatles didn't stay together for a few more years, as I can only imagine how great this could have been with John and Paul involved too.

it's just a classic

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Very good.

10/10 album, I already had listened to it before (it's already been a favorite of mine) and relistening just reaffirmed.

One of my favorites ever. So good. Listen to the most recent mix if you can, they took off all that Phil Spector reverb.

This is a fantastic record! It's like the dam broke after he left the Beatles and all this incredible music poured out

Несомненный шедевр. Я чувствую влияние этого альбома на весь советский рок. Харрисон выдал базу, от My Sweet Lord до I Dig Love.

I Dick Love, I Love Dick 9/10

Classic easy 5

Wow, I feel like just found the missing Beatles album! Liked Songs Added: My Sweet Lord What Is Life

Fun, great mix if emotions and tempo. Saved entire thing as a favorite.

This album was excellent. It always confuses me and blows my mind that George was a Beatle because I really only ever knew him as a solo artist. His music is wonderfully mellow and I discovered some new songs off the album that I really enjoyed.

Nunca falla

Masterpiece

Not properly listened to this box-set before, it really is very good (listened through the whole set twice), giving George five stars on this one (wish you could do half stars on this website, probably better as 4.5 star), love so many of the songs and the feel/vibe of the album, will be working on acquiring a physical copy, a classic piece of work ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One of the reasons George is my favorite Beatle.

Fantastic record. Really great songwriting top to bottom. The kind of stuff that makes songwriting feel easy, but it’s anything but.

Top 15, maybe 10 album for me all time, no debate. It also has the greatest first side of any album with 3 of my favorite songs of all time "My Sweet Lord", "Wah Wah" and "Isn't it a Pity".

Amazing debut album!

what a legend

This album was never going to get less than 5 stars from me. George Harrison is my favourite Beatle and this is my favourite solo Beatle album (first one on the list so far that I’ve listened to before!). I maintain that this is the best solo Beatle album as well. It has so many great songs like My Sweet Lord, All Things Must Pass, What Is Life and Behind That Locked Door. You can see how many ideas George had had during his time with the Fab Four and this album really shows how far he had come as both a musician and songwriter, he was getting too good to not be taken seriously by John and Paul. A phenomenal album and my favourite so far!

Serious contender for greatest album of all time.

One of my favourite albums. Harrison being my favourite Beatle really gets his moment to show off his strengths.

Very good

Classic, sprawling with beautiful songs built up during the later Beatles period

Perfect album. Glorious way to start my 1001 albums project. I love George so much.

Only heard one of these songs prior to listening. Fantastic album, listened a few times throughout the day.

excellent

5/5 for guru brahma 👌

Take that, Paul! #teamgeorge

This album is proof that George Harrison didn't need The Beatles to be the legend he is today. Every song in this album is at least a 7/10 with some songs being close to perfection. The first 6 songs are definitely the highlight of the entire album. Although "My Sweet Lord" may have copied "He's So Fine" it's so much better then that song it doesn't even compete (although the similarities are impossible to deny). "What is Life" is easily the best song on this album with its heartfelt message and amazing guitar riff that keeps getting stuck in my head. This is undeniably the best solo Beatles album. Favourite songs: I'd Have You Any Time, My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn't a Pity, *What is Life, If Not for You, Let it Down, I Live for You, Apple Scruffs, Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let it Roll), All Things Must Past.

This had a ton of great stuff on it, very versatile rock vs blues vs folk

Within a four man operation, the field was beyond crowded. If the whole world becomes bowled over by the compositions of two men who would ultimately redefine the industry, it becomes incredibly hard for a third man to obtain the same level of attention. However frustrating and bitter it may have been, it could very well be the best thing that happened to George Harrison. The slow trickle of material would eventually morph into a flood and that flood is what makes All Things Must Pass such an enduring and revelatory monolith to the present day. Talk about letting it all hang out. Making the best use of all the space newly acquired. It would have been wise to spread these songs out over the course of a couple of years or more but statements had to be made; that there was more than one straw that had been stirring the drink but no one had been paying any mind until rather recently. All Things Must Pass is all about increasing momentum and the shifting of a couple of posts. The defining album of George Harrison's career and, quite possibly, the greatest post-Beatles album.

This is my first time listening to this album, though I’m familiar with a few tracks already. I love how beautiful and welcoming these songs are. It’s a big album but very earnest and open-hearted. The country influence on many of these songs imbues the music with a wonderful warmth. Bob Dylan has two songwriting credits (a co-write with Harrison and a cover of one of his songs) and I think a lot of the album sounds like a joyful middle ground between Dylan and The Beatles. There’s a lot on this album other than country though — guitar rock, blues, gospel, funk and soul — and I’m excited to absorb it all on future listens. Interesting that the last chunk of the album is a bonus disc of blues rock jamming with Eric Clapton. It rocks! It really feels like its own mini-album.

I love this album, and George Harrison. I always felt like this was such an interesting statement even right from the album title, with this being the first solo release after the Beatle's breakup. "My Sweet Lord" is on my personal top 100 songs of all time. It's beautiful and so impressively catchy. I love the verse chord changes, they really help to highlight some lyrics and make for this strong pull towards those words, like "i really want to SEE you", "really want to BE with you". It's true Beatles magic there. I will always remember the day where I finished my last graduate school assignment- presenting my thesis project in front of my professors, school board members, industry professionals, and classmates. I did it over video chat because of the pandemic, but I remember finishing it, thanking everyone, closing the video chat program, and then standing up and dancing and singing "hallelujah, my sweet lord, hallelujah". I didn't have it planned or anything but all of my effort and physical tension from completing the program just poured out of my body into dance and song, and this was the song. There's lots of Clapton in here- some songs he is credited fully on, and then some others you can hear guitar parts that sound like it's coming right from his hands too. Great record. Great album cover.

Amazing Album. Great songs. Some classics. Lots of catchy tunes.

Happy to re-discover “my sweet lord”! Great song.

I both hate and love Lennon and McCartney for not believing in George because this album would not exist without them Truly a masterpiece

mother

His best album

The album is notoriously long (it's the first *famous* triple-album), so I'll keep this review short. If you consider the third disc of self-indulgent blues jams as bonus tracks before the latter were named so, it's a really good record, nicely channelling a lot of what was *still* going on during the early seventies (the baba cool mysticism, the Bob Dylan contributions for two great ballads -- "I'd Have You Any Time" and "If Not For You" -- Eric Clapton among the performers, Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' production -- admittedly a little tiring at times on the more grandiose cuts.. ). The chord changes are sometimes supremely exquisite and if the charms of this record are a little quaint once in a while -- never quite reaching the timeless nature of the Beatles' LP -- they can still nicely operate today for anyone invested in that prolific time period. "My Sweet Lord" is a legendary earworm, of course ; and "Isn't It A Pity (version one)" is a touching ode to a loved one, not shying away from the qualms and worries that go with true love ; lively and gargantuan "Wah Wah" displays a one-of-a-kind mood, almost devilish in its profusion of wealth ; in a similar 'wall of sound' vein, "What Is Life" is pretty effective ; "Beware Of Darkness", opening the second disc, sounds both soothing and ominous - if such a thing is possible ; "Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp" is as driven and tight as a "ballad" can be (superb guitar and piano work in this one!) ; and "Art Of Dying" is groovy as hell and its tex mex-flavoured are quite infectious. What's peculiar about the record is that the second disc flows even better than the first (even with the extraneous "version 2" of "Isn't It A Pity"). There are "deep cuts" that I won't bother naming in both discs, but the ones on disc two go to more interesting places, I'd say. So yeah, not perfect. But worthy of a 4.5 grade in my book, which isn't too far off the mark for me. 4.5/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums, rounded up to a perfect 5. 9.5/10 for more general purposes (5 + 4.5) Number of albums left to review: around eighty, as I've gone over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 448 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 269 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 32

Always oscillate between this one and RAM for the best post-beatles album... it really does appear as if George was bursting at the seams to get his ideas out during the Beatles run, it makes this album all the more sublime... almost like listening to a decade of one man's thoughts

Slide guitar. Phil Spector. Eric Clapton. Religious themes. There are so many reasons I should hate this album. But this is one of my all-time favorites. George Harrison is just that good (I will forever be willing to die on the hill that he's the best Beatle). Does this album sound like it's from the early 70s? Absolutely. But in the best way. It's lush, it's wall of sound, it's experimental. Lyrically, it covers a lot of the spiritual themes George was known for throughout his career. It's clear he was searching for something, and he was inviting the listener to come along on his journey, but somehow it never feels preachy. And along with songs about his relationship with God (My Sweet Lord), there are also songs that explore spirituality in more abstract terms, like "Isn't It a Pity" which laments the all-too-human tendency to hurt the ones you love despite aspiring to be a more enlightened being. Songs like "Wah-Wah" (one of my favorites) also explore George's newfound freedom from the crushing pressure of being a Beatle and in the constant shadow of John and Paul. The fact that it was such a successful solo album proves that he was every bit as talented (who knows what other amazing Beatles songs we could've had if George had been allowed to have more input in the group?). Musically, this album experiments with a lot of genres and sounds, from gospel to liturgical chants to raucous rock to country western. Billy Preston's organ work and Eric Clapton's guitar work help elevate the album to even higher heights. If there's one valid criticism of this album it's the length. Very few releases warrant being double albums, let alone triple. But the first two discs of this album are pretty strong. And even the third one, which George intended as a bonus, has good stuff on it. I probably wouldn't listen to the third disc that frequently and might skip a couple songs on the second one if I didn't have a ton of time to do a full album listen. But when I'm in the mood for a long session, I'm perfectly happen to let it play through from beginning to end. I'm giving this a 5/5 in the full knowledge that I can't be objective about this album, but even if I wasn't a massive fan it wouldn't get less than a 4.

Awesome work and the best post-Beatles album are enough labels for this album. I had never listened to it fully until today, but it was an amazing experience.

This is a great.

10/10 Banger of an album

From the cover in, this album is a delight. It’s as though a genius was oppressed by two other geniuses, abetted by a fool, and, with the other geniuses flaming out, that oppressed genius ran straight to the front with a collection of wonder that the others had somehow held back, presenting the best of all of them to the rest of us.

Honestly a sonic masterpiece from the Quiet One.

Back when I talked about BAND ON THE RUN, I made a point to try and separate it from the Beatles legacy and look at its legacy as one of the greatest albums of the 1970's. As much as I'd like to do the same for this album — and it might be an even greater album, let's be 100 — I feel like it's a lot harder to separate this album from the band the man who made it used to be a part of. Not just because of its proximity in time (I believe this was one of the first Beatles solo albums to come out), but because of where a lot of its material came from. Looking back on The Beatles in 2024, George Harrison comes across as the unfairly sidelined songwriter of the group. Like, sure, he did contribute a **lot** of great stuff, from "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" to "Something", and while his number of contributions aren't as small as Ringo's, they're still kind of dwarfed when put next to the beast that is Lennon-McCartney. Which, yeah, they were amazing songwriters, let's not kid ourselves — but you gotta imagine how insane it would drive someone to have all these songs, and yet only be allowed two on the record at most. Maybe three if you wanna help ghostwrite Ringo's. So, we come to the line about ALL THINGS MUST PASS that I've always heard: that these are the songs George decided to hoard for himself. And, boy — he saved himself quite a few. Like, I wanna address this real quick: the fact that this is, at its core, a double album. (I mean, it's actually a **triple** album, and the first of its kind, but I'll get to that later.) If there aren't the songs to justify the length, the whole thing can come off as pretty egotistical. The whole sort of "All my ideas are so good, I can't afford to cut **any of them**" mentality that'd only get worse when CDs are introduced and record companies don't hafta pay that for a second disc, or even that much more. I mean, heck, even George Martin has been quoted saying that the Beatles' White Album maybe should've been a single disc. So, on that face already, ALL THINGS MUST PASS has an uphill battle for most people. "Did you really hafta drop **all** the songs you had saved **at once**?" Yep. Absolutely. These songs totally justify this being a double album. I mean, y'know how good the two songs George gave to ABBEY ROAD were? Yeah, "Here Comes The Sun" and "Something"? Imagine they're a bit more Allman Brothers-y, and imagine there's two discs worth of them. That's what we're dealing with here. If there's a reason why the "George was an unfairly sidelined songwriter" thought exists, it's this album, 100%. You're tellin' me that any Beatles album could have had **more** of these? Goodness. And there's a lot of songs I could focus on, draw attention to. Throw a dart; you're bound to hit something incredible. But I wanna focus on... Y'know, what's maybe the obvious choice: "My Sweet Lord". Does it plagiarize a Chiffons song? Honestly, I don't even care — for reasons mostly beyond how much I like it, but let's just keep focus on that for now. I'm not a very spiritual or religious person. Not that I don't, won't or can't believe; I just don't feel the need to align myself with any one belief. "My Sweet Lord", then, is the closest I've ever come to complete religious bliss. It's a chorus; a hymn to a higher power that grows bigger and more joyous and, like, really feels like it could go on forever. I've heard it more than any other solo Beatles song. Nothing else compares. I wanna shout out "What Is Life", too. That's my other favorite song on the album. I mean, hey, anything good enough for Weird Al to cover has to be high up on my list. And with just how driving it is, too — goodness. That's not even to mention how nuts "Art Of Dying" goes. Or how pretty "Behind That Locked Door" can be. Or, goodness, that horn line on "Run Of The Mill". Or what a nice tribute to the fans "Apple Scruffs" is. Or how hard "Wah-Wah" plays (as a song dissing Paul, by the way). And it's like that across the board. All this folks-y, Allmans-y rock, played just perfectly by a band including Ringo, Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, Eric Clapton (anyone else hear the "Layla" riff?)... An', heck, I even gotta give sum' up for noted murderer and producer Phil Spector. I can't say his production doesn't add on to how good this whole thing is, even if I did listen to the 2020 mix that removes a lot of his Spectorisms. Jus'... Wonderful all around. It's incredible I haven't listened to this album as much as I really should have. So, now that we've got the feature presentation out of the way, let's talk a bit about that third disc. Like, yes, as I said, this is a triple album, and the first of its kind. I give it all the credit for that. However, at the same time... Y'know, to me it's like, if this is a triple album, then SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE is as well 'coz it happens to come with the A SOMETHING EXTRA EP. In other words, I've never thought of the third disc, titled APPLE JAMS, as anything but an extra little bonus. I mean, the whole disc is just some jams they recorded, and I'd honestly never heard them before today. Like, if I were to complain about the album's length in any way, it'd just be that including this disc seems, y'know, a little excessive ("Out Of The Blue" specifically). It's not even like any of them are all that bad; they're just not entirely necessary to the ALL THINGS MUST PASS experience. Still, I can't give ALL THINGS MUST PASS as a whole less than a 5. Like, maybe if I didn't consider APPLE JAMS a bonus I could maybe bring it down to... I'unno, a 4.5? But I still round it up a 5 regardless. It's just remarkable that on his solo, non-soundtrack debut, Harrison managed to put out **two albums** worth of amazing material, proving to everyone that he deserved to be considered on the same level as Lennon and McCartney. And it says something as well that even with those two later putting out masterworks like PLASTIC ONO BAND, IMAGINE, RAM and BAND ON THE RUN, ALL THINGS MUST PASS still manages to be in good conversation for the best Beatles solo album ever released. Heck, among Beatles albums **period**. I listened to it **three times in a row** today (minus APPLE JAMS the latter two times around) and I never got sick of it once. If that don't tell yah how I feel... Not, hey, bad for the Beatle who'd previously been considered the quiet one, Harrison. Seems like you got the last word after all.

Just simply stellar. Solid 5 Stars.

I’m at a 10. From my own internal perception, in terms of enduring star power & legacy, the importance of the individual Beatles has usually gone in the order of McCartney, then Lennon, then George, then Ringo. Sorry, Ringo. I’ve never really reflected on why though. Obviously, Paul had the longest and most successful career, and John Lennon’s place in pop culture is only exacerbated by his murder. The extent of my knowledge on George’s solo stuff, before listening to this album, was “Got My Mind Set On You,” and even that, that’s just a cover. I truly genuinely can’t even tell you anything about Ringo’s solo stuff. He does some funny MS Paint art, though. Again, sorry, Ringo. All of this is preamble to say that going into this, based on the album title, and my general unfamiliarity with George’s work, my expectations weren’t that high, even with the acclaim this album has. I wanted it to be good, but I would’ve totally settled for “pretty solid”. I deeply fucking underestimated this guy. I knew he had written hits as a part of the Beatles, but my brain has always associated those songs as just that – Beatles tracks. They’re not “George Harrison tracks”, and that feels like a bit of a cardinal sin now; I might be overreacting on a first pass, but what’s here is a remarkable showcase of his own talent, in a way that even now, feels understated and underappreciated. This is a rich album, with fantastic songwriting across the board, and I’m genuinely struggling to put my enjoyment of the album into words. There’s really no analog comparison to make here, save for maybe Dave Grohl’s work with Foo Fighters after the death of Kurt Cobain, but even then, that first Foo Fighters album, where it’s basically all him, doesn’t reach the level of quality that this album immediately clicks on. Even from Track 1, the immediately smooth guitar subverts any expectation of coming out swinging with a big rock hit, only for My Sweet Lord to immediately satiate that taste, and the album genuinely never stops rolling from there, save for maybe one or two little snags across the way. It’s a truly mesmerizing experience, especially if you’re as unfamiliar with the quality of his work as I was. It feels like listening to a man truly free his soul and his creative spirit in real time, and it is truly pleasing. There are a few things I can point out – I do think this album goes back to the well of the Beatles split a few too many times, to the point of near exploitation, but he treats the subject with such a sincerity and an honesty that it does come across as a necessary exercise for himself and any lingering demons than a chance to capitalize on the band’s breakup. There’s also not as much variety in the subject matter throughout (mostly love, the Beatles split, and religion), even if his songwriting and the bombastic instrumentation supersedes it and makes something compelling out of almost every track here. There also really didn’t need to be two versions of “Isn’t It A Pity” on here; this is the only time I can ever compare Fred Durst and a member of the Beatles for committing a sort of album sin. The Apple Jam tracks are pretty fun too; just 30 minutes of some really fun instrumentals – they are a bonus, but I can’t help but wonder if including them throughout the album as the last tracks on each of the 4 main sides would have worked. I think it could have created a cool variety throughout. At the very least, “Out of the Blue” by itself could’ve been cut up into 4 miniature parts on each side – that is 11 electric minutes. I can keep trying to find the words to gush about this album, but I truly don’t have them right now. All I know is this: this immediately gets a seat at the table next to Band on the Run (also a 10) as far as solo Beatle albums go, and it already feels like a quintessential 70s album. I don’t know if it’ll personally match Band on the Run for me (mainly because of the runtime, and the fact that this explores a really wide variety of genres past just “rock”), but given time, it could get there. Just a spectacular effort across the board that’s truly mesmerizing to listen to on a first pass, and I think it’ll get better with any subsequent listens. It’s an incredibly easy 10. I really gotta listen to more of the Beatles, man.

Musical Prozac. Always able to take the edge off.

Great album

George gets to be as indulgent as he wants, it's fine.

The best NON Beatles album made by a former Beatle

This was, by a wide margin, my favorite of the post-Beatles albums from one of the Beatles alum. I listened to the recent-ish remaster that clocked in at around two hours with alternate versions and second takes, and it still didn’t overstay its welcome.

What a beautiful album Wasn't impressed by the album length to begin with, but I enjoyed it all! Love the guitar, totally zoned out and went into my own little world George was the underrated Beatle in my opinion, and of what I've heard so far - this is the best album of all their solo stuff 5 ⭐️

АЙД ХЕВ Ю ЭНИТАЙМ - здоровский голос у деда. Вайбы прям такого ковбойского рока смешанные с эстетикой богемы, казино, ночного Лас-Вегаса

очень люблю

The best of the ex-Beatles' solo projects. Richly layered – Spectorian, yes, but never quite reaching the downsides of maximalism. Consistently high-minded and vaguely (though not insistently) transcedental one feels loved and perhaps just a touch spiritually uplifted when listening. Plus, it's deeply warm and humane in tone. There's a bit of fun, too, with the wild-ish "Wah Wah" and the ebullient "What is Life." This is music that mostly defies dayparting, suits most any setting and enhances most any mood. Fully digable, the sound of George enjoying life to the fullest. Given the list of guests, is calling it a solo work misnomer-y?

obviously a huge album (more in scale than in runtime, even), and tho ive heard it a few times before i dont feel hugely confident writing ab it holistically so here's a couple random thoughts lol. (1) is george still the "cool" pick for best beatle? i feel like paul has cinched the title in recent years...something about him has proved enduring thru various eras of taste politics (2) i dont quite have the words for it but george's sense of melody is maybe the most distinct of the entire band. for as distinct as lennon/mccartney are from eachother, lennon/mccartney is still a recognizable Style that people in general call Beatleseque even tho it doesnt even really apply to all the beatles (3) the apple jam is an enduringly interesting inclusion to this thing...not necessarily cuz of the music itself (which is perfectly good, people are mean and dumb) but just the overwhelming Casualness and Backwards Looking Vibes. on a record most famous for sounding big and spiritual, its the biggest tether to earth besides a couple rootsier songs in the "main" tracklist (4) this might be the apex of phil spectors "instruments to be felt and not heard" style, in that u can hear all the instruments generally speaking but it feels so unintuitive to pick them out from eachother...they feel like a ghostly and occasionally ecstatic whole (5) im really bad at picking favorite songs on albums but im not sure i Ever could here. there's like half a dozen even contenders

Of course I knew who George Harrison was. However, I didn't realize that I had already heard some of his music. I wasn't interested in the Beatles, Lennon, McCartney and certainly Harrison when I was young. It was only recently that I realized the genius of the Beatles' music. And so the solo projects of Lennon and McCartney also became interesting. Unfortunately, I neglected Georrge Harrison. When I started listening to the album, I was a little put off by its length. I wasn't sure if I would listen to it all the way through. That wasn't a problem at all. You can listen to good music for a long time at a stretch. The album is great. 5/5

Epic, especially 'Out of the Blue'....!

Phenomenonal album. I fear too long though. Its a tough listen, but aside from that its arguably a masterpiece.

👏 FIVE 👏 STARS 👏 FIVE 👏 STARS 👏 FIVE 👏 STARS 👏 FIVE 👏 STARS 👏 FIVE 👏 STARS 👏 Full disclosure: this album was already one of my favorites of all time before this 1,001 project, so I’m a big fan and very familiar with it. Is every song five stars? No. Could this triple album have been trimmed to two albums on its initial release? Maybe. Do the jams occasionally get annoying? Yes. This album isn’t perfect, but there is so so so much on here I love.

Another Wilbury! Of course it’s 5 stars, even though it’s just a bit overstuffed, and maybe if the instrumental jams weren’t all at the end they wouldn’t be as annoying, but Coke Zero! Or come on! It’s great, and I say that having heard the vastly superior Beatles version of the title track which makes it sound like a Band song.

Whelp, I just listened to this a couple weeks ago and even thought to myself, “You know if you listen to this it’s going to come up on that album generator real fast.” I was right. I wouldn’t mind so much, if this weren’t so long. But I listened again. I’ve heard of this album as the one that George made with all the songs John and Paul wouldn’t let him do. And isn’t it a shame? Look at all these great songs! This is a great album. There is a sentiment that it’d be five stars if you trim the fat. There’s a lot of filler, but the filler is all REALLY good. The peaks of this are amazing. Before I listened to this the second time, I thought it’d be a four. But a second listen after a couple of weeks and I’m over here like, “I meeeeeaaaan….. it’s a 5!”

Lovely album. George was always the understated beatle and he produced some wonderful music. This album is proof. Brilliant from start to finish

This rocked

Even better then most Beatles albums

Loved everything about this.

Soulful. Folksy. Rockin. Personal. Makes me grateful the Beatles broke up. "The music of mountain tops and vast horizons" indeed. First time I've wanted to give six stars.

My favorite solo Beatle album by a pretty good margin, although Plastic Ono Band and Imagine are great too. It’s impossible to listen to it and not compare it to the Beatles, and I’m of the probably controversial opinion that it’s as good as most of the Beatles albums. If I ranked all the Beatles albums and the members’ solo albums, this would be in my top 5. Every song is excellent, even the deepest tracks on various releases. The highlights for me are My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, What Is Life, and Let It Down. George was at such a creative peak at this time of his life. It’s crazy to think that he was only 27 when this was released, and before this he had already had a career in music with success matched by only a handful of people who’ve ever lived.

This reaches absolutely incredible heights in places, paving the way for Spiritualized and The Verve. Still no idea which version I should have listened to.

I've gone in and out on the Beatles over the years. Never so far out as to dislike them, but I'm currently in a place where I don't really feel the need to listen to them when there's so much new and great music coming out. That said, I will always love George. He's my favorite Beatle, and honestly the only reason I keep coming back to them. John was a self-absorbed piece of shit, and Paul is just so obnoxiously optimistic in his songwriting. Nothing against Ringo, but he's unfortunately the butt of the joke. His first solo record is only a decent listen because George wrote and played on much of it. But George... I know he wasn't a perfect human, but I just relate to him so much more than the other three. I even love his shittier later albums in spite of myself. This album is obviously long. Third disc aside, this is on an incredibly short list of actually good double albums (like I said, ignore the third disc, it's actually a bonus disc anyway). If I'm honest, the only other double albums I can think of that I actually enjoy all of are Blonde on Blonde and Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. The first disc hits strong and hard. So many memorable guitar riffs. "I'd Have You Anytime" is sexy as hell. Co-written with Bob Dylan. "My Sweet Lord" almost makes me want to believe in a god. "Wah-Wah" is an incredible fuck you to his former bandmates. "Isn't It A Pity" A reflection on how even the best of friends can part ways with animosity and not able to reflect on what they once had with gratitude. "What Is Life" is a little on the nose, but still way better than any love song McCartney ever wrote. "If Not For You", a Bob Dylan, follows up that love song with another love song that, again, doesn't make me cringe. Listen to Bob's version on New Morning. "Behind That Locked Door", a message to his friend (you guessed it) Bob Dylan encouraging him to open up more. Lovely sentiment. Gorgeous country song. "Let It Down" turned down by the Beatles, is a lusty proclamation of desire, with some sultry guitar licks. "Run of the Mill" remains one of my favorite songs. A song about feeling wronged by a friend. Basically saying "you were a dick and everyone sees it but you, but you're too proud to just say sorry". "Beware of Darkness" has helped remind me to get out of my own head sometimes. "Watch out now / Take care, beware / Of thoughts that linger / Winding up inside your head" "Apple Scruffs" breaks up the seriousness a bit. Honestly silly, but it's a cute song of appreciation to his/Beatles' fans. "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)" has some of the most gorgeous ringing guitar notes I've ever heard. I just love this song, and yet, this is the first time I noticed the "Ohhh Sir Frankie Crisp" in baritone buried in the mix. "Awaiting On You All" is a rebuke to organized religion, and I love his message that you don't need corrupt institutions to believe in something bigger than yourself. I think the first time I heard this I was in the middle of reading Be Here Now for the first time, so I was pretty receptive to this vibe. And, again, kick ass guitar. Title track paints a much lovelier picture of son lamenting his mother's death than anything John could pull off. It's about the general transience of life, but the poignancy of his mother's passing during recording is another level. "I Dig Love" is just catchy as hell, and you know what? Good for you George! You deserve love. "Art of Dying"... dude wasn't even 30 and was already at peace with death. Weirdly catchy. The repeat of the title track, I'm not entirely sure why. "Hear Me Lord"... life sucks sometimes and it feels like no one's there for you. Damn, dude. That concludes the actual album. The following instrumental tracks, take em or leave em, are decent, but skippable for sure. It's already a long album - and my review is somehow longer - but it's nearly perfect to this point and that's what I'm basing my rating on.

Incredibly George. For his first album after his breakup with his boyfriends, it does a great job of setting himself apart from the sound of the Beatles while also showcasing what he brought to the table of the group. Favorites were My Sweet Lord, What is Life, Isn't it a Pity, and Art of Dying.

George is my favorite Beatle. George released the best Beatles solo album. He really threw everything he had at the wall and saw what stuck. Fortunately, nearly everything ended up sticking to that wall. Yes it is lengthy, but I feel it justifies its length, included the almost entirely instrumental third disc. I believe this is better than the White Album. He crams everything in here from Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry. Shoutout to the slide guitar.

Probly my favorite solo album from any of the Beatles

As a Beetlemaniac I find it interesting to see/hear George’s side of the story, post break-up. He was underrated in my opinion. I always liked his songs during his time in the fab 4 and think he deserved more credit. I enjoyed the horns and the slide guitar. Excellent!

My Sweet Lord is such a great song. I enjoyed this mellow album.

Beautifull

I'll give this 5 stars if you don't include the "Apple Jam" album, 3 if you do

enjoying the first song, so far this album has been great. lots of great tracks that ive heard before. i can see myself adding it to the collection

absolute classic, perfect for being depressed/loving life

There is an album's worth of stellar material here and another record's worth of very good songs, too. I would've left out the "Apple Jam" tracks from the initial release myself given they are slightly lesser songs. That George Harrison gifted all of them to us at the same time is an act of artistic confidence and righteous subtweeting of former bandmates. For me, at the tail end of 2024, it's a 4.5 star listening experience when taken all together.

Very well thought out album. Lot of great messages. 8.2/10

Quel banger ! Une grande découverte à été faite dans ma vie musicale grâce à ce site, merci. L'album est sincèrement un chef d'œuvre du rock des 70s. Une grande douceur, des arrangements très forts pour l'époque, même si le mix laisse un peu à désirer, notamment au niveau des voix, l'album All Things Must Pass est un ajout de très grande qualité pour ma playlist.

A strong, consistent album made with feelings. The lyrics and music combine to create a wonderful journey.

Love it. A favorite.

Undoubtedly one of the best songwriters out there. If I gave a 4 to Stevie Wonder, this has to be a 5.

I was not a big Beatles fan or George Harrison fan a decade or so ago, and a large part of that was due to the output of the Beatles in the 70's and 80's. However, as I've gotten older, I've learned to appreciate the music and realized that albums like "All Things Must Pass" aren't just "hippy music" but is folk-rock that has inspired so much music since. Harrison always comes off as sincere, in tune with his instrument and music, in general, and just knows how to write hooks and beautiful music.

classic

My favorite of the Beatles and some of the best songs of all of their respective solo careers. Rocking, spiritual and a pleasant listen. Some hawaiian slide/steel guitars at times? Some bombastic, orchestral grand songs. I think the first disc is perfect and the second has the best/titular track but otherwise feels more bloated. Regardless, a great rock album.

Happy I was able to listen to this masterpiece. Straight bangers

It is laughable how much better this album is than the other Beatles solo projects. This is just pure brilliance

Great tunes all around

Comenzamos septiembre con esta obra magnánima de George Harrison, mi Beatle favorito, si aun cabe la rivalidad y la elección de uno entre los cuatro. ¿Será el paso del tiempo? ¿Será entrar en la recta de los 35, que me hace conectar con estos artistas más maduros? Me es inevitable enganchar con sus búsquedas espirituales, introspectivas, más profundas. Increíble trabajo.

The first disc could be a 5 star album on its own - outstanding songwriting, production, and performance from one of the most underrated musicians of the 20th century!

my favorite beatle, my favorite album.

5/5

**All Things Must Pass** by George Harrison is not just a landmark in his solo career but also a significant moment in the history of rock music. Released on November 27, 1970, this triple album marked Harrison's emergence from the shadow of his former bandmates in The Beatles, showcasing his prowess as a songwriter, musician, and producer. Below is an in-depth review of the album focusing on its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with a balanced discussion of its strengths and weaknesses. ### **Lyrics** The lyrics of **All Things Must Pass** reflect a period of intense personal and spiritual transformation for George Harrison. After years of contributing to The Beatles' success with a relatively limited platform, Harrison had amassed a wealth of material that had gone unrecorded. The result is a deeply introspective and, at times, philosophical body of work. 1. **Spirituality and Transcendence**: Many of the songs on the album explore Harrison's spiritual beliefs, which were heavily influenced by Eastern philosophy and Hinduism. The title track, "All Things Must Pass," encapsulates the impermanence of life and the inevitability of change. Lyrics like "Sunrise doesn't last all morning, a cloudburst doesn't last all day" reflect a stoic acceptance of life's transitory nature, grounded in spiritual maturity. Another spiritual anthem, "My Sweet Lord," expresses Harrison's yearning for a closer relationship with God. The song's mantra-like repetition of "Hare Krishna" alongside Christian "Hallelujah" is a bold and innovative blending of Eastern and Western religious sentiments, which was both controversial and groundbreaking at the time. 2. **Personal Reflection and Freedom**: Harrison also delves into his personal struggles and newfound independence. "Isn't It a Pity" is a poignant reflection on the breakdown of human relationships, possibly a commentary on the dissolution of The Beatles. The lyrics are mournful yet empathetic, underscoring the sorrow of misunderstandings and emotional distances that arise between people. On a more optimistic note, "What Is Life" expresses the joy and elation that comes from love, perhaps directed at both a romantic partner and a higher spiritual love. Its lyrics are straightforward yet effective, capturing a universal sentiment with broad appeal. 3. **Social Commentary**: "Beware of Darkness" serves as a cautionary tale, urging listeners to be wary of materialism, fame, and the darker aspects of life that can lead one astray. Harrison’s lyrics are almost prophetic, warning of the dangers of deception and false prophets, which can be interpreted as a reflection on his experience in the music industry. ### **Music** The musical composition of **All Things Must Pass** is as varied and rich as its lyrical content. Harrison, aided by a host of renowned musicians, crafted a sound that melded rock, folk, gospel, and Indian influences into a cohesive and expansive sonic landscape. 1. **Diverse Instrumentation**: The album is notable for its rich and diverse instrumentation. Tracks like "My Sweet Lord" feature the signature slide guitar that would become Harrison's hallmark, while "Wah-Wah" is characterized by its dense wall of sound, with layers of guitars, horns, and percussion creating a swirling, almost chaotic effect. The use of acoustic guitars, as heard in "I'd Have You Anytime" (co-written with Bob Dylan), gives the album a warm and organic feel. This is complemented by the lush orchestration found in "Isn't It a Pity" and "All Things Must Pass," where strings and horns add a grand, almost cinematic quality to the music. 2. **Innovative Arrangements**: Harrison's collaboration with Phil Spector as co-producer resulted in the album's distinctive "Wall of Sound" production technique. This is most evident in tracks like "Awaiting on You All" and "Wah-Wah," where the dense layers of sound create a powerful, almost overwhelming listening experience. However, not all tracks are overproduced. Songs like "Run of the Mill" and "Behind That Locked Door" showcase Harrison's ability to craft more intimate, stripped-down arrangements that allow the lyrics and melody to take center stage. 3. **Blending of Genres**: **All Things Must Pass** is a melting pot of genres. "What Is Life" is a classic rock track with an infectious groove, driven by a punchy brass section. "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)" blends folk rock with a whimsical, almost psychedelic atmosphere, while "Apple Scruffs" is a simple, harmonica-driven tribute to the fans who supported The Beatles through thick and thin. The influence of Indian music, which Harrison had famously explored during his time with The Beatles, is less overt on this album but still present in the spiritual undertones and the use of the slide guitar, which emulates the sound of the sitar. ### **Production** The production of **All Things Must Pass** is as crucial to its identity as the songs themselves. Co-produced by Phil Spector, known for his "Wall of Sound" technique, the album is characterized by its grand, expansive production. 1. **Phil Spector's Influence**: Spector's influence is most apparent in the dense, multi-layered soundscapes that dominate the album. Tracks like "Wah-Wah" and "Awaiting on You All" are prime examples, with their thick textures of guitars, drums, and orchestral elements all blending into a single, cohesive sound. This production style, while innovative, is also a point of contention. Some listeners find that the "Wall of Sound" can be overwhelming, obscuring the subtle nuances of Harrison's songwriting and musicianship. In tracks like "Isn't It a Pity" and "Let It Down," the heavy reverb and layered instrumentation can sometimes feel excessive, leading to a loss of clarity. 2. **Balance Between Clarity and Density**: Despite the sometimes overwhelming production, there are moments of clarity where the production enhances rather than detracts from the music. The more stripped-down tracks like "Behind That Locked Door" and "Apple Scruffs" benefit from a more restrained approach, allowing Harrison's voice and guitar work to shine through. The production of the title track, "All Things Must Pass," strikes a perfect balance between Spector's grandiosity and Harrison's intimate songwriting. The song builds gradually, with each layer adding emotional weight, culminating in a powerful, yet controlled, finale. 3. **Recording Quality and Legacy**: The recording quality of **All Things Must Pass** has been the subject of debate over the years. Some critics have pointed out that the dense production can sound muddled, particularly in the original 1970 mix. However, the 2001 remastered version and the 50th-anniversary edition in 2021 have helped to address some of these issues, bringing greater clarity and balance to the mix. Spector's influence on the album's production is both a strength and a weakness. While it gives the album a distinctive and cohesive sound, it also imposes a level of uniformity that can sometimes stifle the diversity of Harrison's songwriting. ### **Themes** **All Things Must Pass** is thematically rich, exploring a wide range of topics from spirituality and personal freedom to love, loss, and the passage of time. 1. **Spirituality and Enlightenment**: The theme of spirituality runs through the entire album. Harrison’s exploration of Eastern philosophy is evident in songs like "My Sweet Lord," which expresses his desire for a deeper connection with the divine. The repetition of religious phrases from different faiths is symbolic of Harrison's belief in the universality of spiritual truth. The title track, "All Things Must Pass," reflects the Buddhist concept of impermanence, reinforcing the idea that all experiences, whether good or bad, are temporary and will eventually pass. 2. **Personal Liberation and Self-Discovery**: The album also deals with themes of personal liberation and self-discovery. "Run of the Mill" and "Isn't It a Pity" reflect Harrison's disillusionment with the constraints and conflicts within The Beatles, as well as his journey towards self-acceptance and independence. "Beware of Darkness" addresses the dangers of materialism and the pitfalls of fame, themes that were particularly relevant to Harrison at the time. The song serves as a warning against losing oneself in the pursuit of worldly success. 3. **Love and Relationships**: Love, both spiritual and romantic, is another recurring theme. "What Is Life" is an exuberant celebration of love, while "I'd Have You Anytime" expresses a yearning for intimacy and connection. These songs balance the more introspective and philosophical tracks, adding warmth and humanity to the album. "Apple Scruffs," on the other hand, is a light-hearted ode to the dedicated fans who supported Harrison and The Beatles. It's a reminder that amidst the grandeur of the album's themes, there are moments of simplicity and joy. ### **Influence** **All Things Must Pass** has had a profound influence on both Harrison's career and the wider music landscape. Its impact can be felt in various aspects of rock and popular music, as well as in the way it redefined what a solo album could be. 1. **A Defining Solo Statement**: The success of **All Things Must Pass** established Harrison as a major artist in his own right, independent of The Beatles. The album's critical and commercial success demonstrated that Harrison was not just a "quiet Beatle," but a powerful songwriter and musician with a unique voice. The triple album format was unprecedented at the time for a solo artist and set a new standard for ambition and creativity in the music industry. The album’s success paved the way for other artists to explore more expansive and ambitious projects in their solo careers. 2. **Blending of Spirituality and Popular Music**: Harrison's blending of spirituality with rock music was groundbreaking. "My Sweet Lord" became the first song by a solo Beatle to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and its success helped to bring spiritual themes into mainstream popular music. This blending of the sacred and the secular has influenced countless artists who have since explored similar themes in their work. The album also had a lasting impact on the genre of folk rock, particularly in the way it incorporated elements of Indian music and philosophy. Harrison's exploration of these themes helped to broaden the horizons of rock music, encouraging other artists to experiment with new sounds and ideas. 3. **Legacy and Reappraisal**: Over the years, **All Things Must Pass** has been consistently reappraised and is now considered one of the greatest albums of all time. It has influenced generations of musicians, from singer-songwriters to rock bands, and remains a touchstone for those exploring themes of spirituality, love, and personal freedom. The album's 50th-anniversary edition in 2021 brought renewed attention to its legacy, with remastered tracks that enhanced the clarity and depth of the original recordings. This re-release introduced the album to a new generation of listeners, further cementing its place in the pantheon of classic rock albums. ### **Pros and Cons** **Pros**: 1. **Lyrical Depth**: Harrison’s songwriting is introspective, spiritual, and emotionally resonant, offering a rich tapestry of themes that explore the human experience. 2. **Musical Diversity**: The album's eclectic mix of rock, folk, gospel, and Indian influences showcases Harrison’s versatility and musical creativity. 3. **Innovative Production**: Phil Spector’s "Wall of Sound" gives the album a distinctive, expansive feel, making it a unique listening experience. 4. **Cultural Impact**: The album's exploration of spiritual themes was groundbreaking and has had a lasting influence on popular music. 5. **Legacy**: **All Things Must Pass** is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, with a legacy that continues to inspire musicians and listeners alike. **Cons**: 1. **Overproduction**: The "Wall of Sound" technique, while innovative, can be overwhelming at times, with some tracks feeling overly dense and cluttered. 2. **Length**: As a triple album, **All Things Must Pass** is a long and sometimes challenging listen, with some critics arguing that it could have benefited from some editing. 3. **Muddled Mix**: The original 1970 mix has been criticized for its lack of clarity, with some instruments and vocals getting lost in the dense production. ### **Conclusion** **All Things Must Pass** is a monumental achievement in George Harrison’s career and in the history of rock music. Its lyrical depth, musical diversity, and innovative production have left an indelible mark on the music world. While the album is not without its flaws—chiefly, its overproduction and sprawling length—its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. Harrison’s exploration of spiritual and personal themes, combined with his mastery of melody and composition, make **All Things Must Pass** a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners over five decades after its release.

Being stifled by two great artists can lead to something like this, once freedom prevails; however, instead of doing a “solo” album, Harrison chose to surround himself with other greats, including Dylan, Billy Preston, Clapton, and members of The Band (among others) to create this masterpiece. Thank you, John and Paul.

huge album. full of classic, timeless

A huge achievement by the Beatles’ most undervalued member, bursting with creativity and spirituality. The length is a little much, but I think it’s appropriate to the album’s scope and its massive Wall of Sound production. I can also take or leave the Apple Jam, but I consider those to be bonus tracks and not really a part of the main album. Either way, this is George’s day in the sun as a songwriter that deserves to be taken just as seriously as John and Paul. Best song: Isn’t It a Pity (Version 1)

Good

I only knew this album for My Sweet Lord which is such a nice, fun song. What is Life is also a lot of fun. Definitely a great poolside album or any vibe that is summer vacation. Also multiple songs remind me of Guardians of the galaxy for being in the movie or their upbeat vibe that could've fit right in.

++: My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn't It a Pity (Version One), Let It Down, Run of the Mill, Apple Scruffs, Awaiting on You All, All Things Must Pass, I Dig Love, Isn't It a Pity (Version Two), Hear Me Lord, Out of the Blue, It's Johnny's Birthday, Plug Me In, I Remember Jeep +: I'd Have You Anytime, What Is Life, If Not for You, Behind That Locked Door, Beware of Darkness, Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll), Art of Dying 9,7/10

An album with a runtime as long as this one has no business being so great. Harrison manages to draw from every thread of influence that made The Beatles a compelling cultural force, and infuse them with something deeper, richer, and mlore complex than any of his former band's efforts. It's very easy to argue the case that this is the best solo work that any member of the Fab Four would go on to release.

Amazing album

Look, you don't count sides 5&6. And even if you did, that's better than almost every other shitty ass jam band or psychedelic freak out album. Arguably the greatest double album of all time. The sound is warm, the songs are great, the band is comfortable.

Uma explosão criativa com toda calma e serenidade iluminadas. Confirma a capacidade de fazer o melhor do rock com as guitarras embarcando as melodias.

Just brilliant. I absolutely loved this when it came out and absolutely still love it. I have played this album so many times over and over through the years and never get sick of it. For me, as a Beatles lover, this is as great as most of the Beatles albums are, and is the best of any solo album by a Beatle.

Undeniably great

Brilliant guitar play

Best post-Beatles album.

An explosion of creativity, of joy, of anger and spirituality and wistfulness, all of the things George couldn’t express in the Beatles he finally lets loose in a sprawling symphony. It just may be the best solo album any of them ever made.

George. Ringo. John. Paul. My favourite song of all time. And a fine taste in coats.

WOW! I really didn’t expect this album to grow on me so rapidly throughout one single listen. My Sweet Lord is a classic, but I do think that the level of exposure I have had to it has slightly dampened it’s impact on me… I am unsure why 😉. My first big favourite came with Behind That Locked Door: so pretty sounding! I Live For You, All Things Must Pass, and Hear Me Lord were additional high notes. But then, as if out of nowhere, came that last however many songs of pure instrumental. I was engrossed the whole time while cleaning out my room! Soulful, Bluesy, Jazzy, Rocky, and everything in between. Prime example of respecting the listeners time; making a comparatively lengthy album justified in it’s length and not over-indulgent. At times, I felt notes of Elton John-y stuff, but somehow this felt different and better in every possible way. A perfect victory lap after his Beatles success - thanks for the experience, George @ Co.

❤️ Masterpiece. Radiates warmth and sunshine. We’re lucky the world gave us George Harrison. This album is heavenly.

Fantastic album. One of my favourite Beatles solo projects and one of my favourite albums in general. This is a solid 5. No doubt.

Best Beatles solo album

I don't think I've ever actually listened to this album but I know it was a proper classic and knew a lot of the songs. It was brilliant.

Oh yeah! George Harrison’s solo career is great, I love this album more than I love my future child.

best non Beatles Beatles album

A Very Nice experience

Top Ten All Timer (even though it’s a bit bloated).

This is probably the best post Beatles album. No filler. No notes.

Really great music for the lovers of Beatles.

graded on a curve (correctly ignoring the apple jam)

George is really being himself here. It might be long but it’s a good listen. Very good!

The Beatles were a really interesting band when you think about it. They were huge and are treated like gods of music or something. And yet, despite that, they didn't even make music for 10 years. The experience of being a Beatle must have been such an interesting one, especially in the time after the band's breakup. And the best way to look to see what was happening with the band members after the breakup is to look at their solo albums after the breakup. All 4 Beatles had/have interesting careers with interesting albums (one of which, John Lennon's "Imagine", I already listened to), but if there's one ex-Beatle album that I've seen praise for more than any other, it would have to be All Things Must Pass by George Harrison. George doesn't really get talked about much in comparison to the rest of the band. He made some of the band's best songs like "Here Comes the Sun" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," but I feel like I've seen more people today talking about Ringo than George. Despite that, this album has been put on something of a pedestal. So, does it deserve that? Absolutely. The first two thirds of this album are, in my opinion, perfect. Every song is just phenomenal. I really like songs like "My Sweet Lord," "Wah-Wah," and "What is Life." You get to hear about things like George's thoughts on his band mates and his absolutely fascinating spiritual journey. The sound is amazing. It's very Abbey Road-esque in a way, and that's still my favorite Beatles album to this day. The last third, dubbed the "Apple Jam" isn't as interesting, but it's at least a fairly enjoyable jam session. The album is very long, the longest one I've done so far as a matter of fact! And yet, I still didn't feel like it was dragging in a way that I felt for other, much worse albums. Also, getting this album on a weekend day definitely helped. Overall, this is a masterpiece. I think this might be one of my favorite albums yet. 5/5.

Never listened to the album all the way through before. Good throughout, stand out tracks: - My sweet lord remaster and 2000 - Wah Wah - What is life - Let it down - Apple Scruffs - All things must pass - Art of Dying (AMAZING)

1. I’d Have You Anytime 8/10 2. My Sweet Lord 9/10 3. Wah-Wah 7/10 4. Isn’t It A Pity (1) 9/10 5. What Is Life? 10/10 6. If Not For You 8/10 7. Behind That Locked Door 8/10 8. Let It Down 9/10 9. Run of the Mill 8/10 10. Beware of Darkness 7/10 11. Apple Scruffs 9/10 12. Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp 9/10 13. Awaiting On You All 9/10 14. All Things Must Pass 10/10 15. I Dig Love 7/10 16. Art of Dying 10/10 17. Isn’t It A Pity (2) 10/10 18. Hear Me Lord 10/10 Score: 167/180= 93%

Great

beautiful melodies

Not the first album after the breakup of the Beatles (that was Ringo with a collection of swing tunes) but surely the one that matters. The title track is best in the acoustic version and the infamous My Sweet Lord really can stand on its own feet. This record shows that Harrison could helm a project. It has these carefully used gospel elements, not too heavy, that make every rock album better.

Been hanging out for this for at least half the list and was left kind of conflicted or at least a bit confused. Its good but soo layered it definitely calls for more than the 5 listens I've given it already this week. Five stars though due to George being the coolest Beatle still though no questions - that clip of him getting out of his rolls with the hat on in front of Abbey Road will go down in cool dude history.

I don't know if I would have given this a 5 were I not obsessed with the Beatles and already a huge George Harrison fan. Not every song is a winner, but I'd buy it and I'd listen to it again, because it's a snapshot of life out on his own for the first time and it's very charming to me. Plus there are some really wonderful songs on here.

What an album!!!! George finally felt free to make songs!!!!

5 for the first disk, 4 for the second. Definitely could be better with less songs, but his songwriting style was so unique and I love the sound space he creates.

Beautiful... It certainly helped me get through a strange day at work ;-) Seriously, George Harrison had something very special when it came to writing and composing songs, they never lost their beauty and intensity

Love . Also there's a song called thanks for the pepperoni? I live for you and all things must pass hit a little different this time around .