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Last side is boring, but very impressive pop album
was a little too long. solid listen though👍
Cozy! And long. Could see myself listening to this!
Alles in allem schon sehr gut. Ich würde nur mal wieder die Längen, die sich hier ergeben, ankreiden.
Macht schon Spaß nur die Laufzeit zieht sich hinten raus etwas. Dafür sind die Highlights wirkliche Highlights und die Lowlights immer noch solide
great album man, absolutely adored the instrumental , the production is fairly good, the essence of the music is on point in every other track, something better in every next one, but i didn't like that one annoying track where the pae pae was playing. Loved the guitar the most. So much. George Harrison gave some to us, but as i read one review earlier "I have heard all of these songs somewhere but I just don't know where". Other than a really good album but I kinda feel like the instruments absolutely stole the show and the lyrics did absolutely nothin for me ion know why, but George's singing hit some spots , man good album man. I liked it. Sneaky , done well, effortful, long asf. But ugh the guitar i really liked. Creative laga uniqueness dikh gya idhr udhr and honestly it felt new anw. Great guitar, amazing snare drums, lord. I didn't expect myself to love the instruments on ts as much as I did.
My sweeeet lawd A bit long
Only listed to My Sweet lord before this, George is probs my least listened to Beatle but i really love the folk sound. I'd Have You All the Time added to playlist! :)
Disc 3 really just a jam track and not really my vibe but the other 2 discs are incredible
For a triple album this is so consistent - so close to 5 stars but that last section with the jams lets it down a bit
Beautiful
Not even a full year after The Beatles came to an end, George Harrison decided to drop a 2 hour project to win over any Beatles fan who wasn’t already interested/listening to some of his earlier solo endeavors, and let’s just say it is an absolute staple of 70s Folk Pop/Pop Rock and still is a defining album for the genre over 50 years later. This album goes back to back to back with killer songs that never really seem to end. It has a lot calmer songs in the beginning and more guitar heavy pieces towards the back, but they flow into each other so well that you almost don’t even realize how much things have shifted until you go back for another listen. My whole experience with this album for a long time was My Sweet Lord and I'd Have You Anytime, I thought this whole project was going to be very Folk-y and I was totally here for it. Turns out I was completely wrong and that was only 1/3rd of the whole picture. Each section, including Apple Jam, has its' own distinct sound and style that all comes together surprisingly well for a 1 hour and 45 minute album. Apple Jam really is a bit of an oddball because some of it is very goofy songs that sadly hold this project down and then other parts are long absolutely killer instrumental songs just going ham in every way. I don’t know if this is an unpopular opinion or not, but the “second disc” of this album absolutely rips and blows the first half clean out of the water. The 3 song streak of Art of Dying, Isn’t it a Pity (2nd version), and Hear Me Lord is legendary in its own right and really cements that previous statement for me. This project is so cool and definitely will soundtrack a lot of my roadtrips in the many years to come, and I am definitely glad I bit the bullet on the long ass runtime because every second was worth it. Don't sleep on George Harrison, he may not have been front and center for the Beatles very often but this project proves he could have handled it and done it with flying colors.
It’s over long and indulgent but it’s also filled with great songs.
Apple Jam could’ve been its own separate LP or EP and it wouldn’t have taken anything away from either.
Loved it!
now ts fire
Behemoth record, wonderful songwriting, thankful for The Shirelles.
Some good songs, some repeats on the album (remaster). Overall decent. “Ain’t it a Pity” was my favorite; especially because it was remixed by John Prine in “Pretty Good”
Easily one of the best Beatles solo albums. Yea sure its pretty long, but that just mean its loaded with bangers. I adore songs like "Isn't It a Pity", "Beware of Darkness" and the title track so much. Then there's "My Sweet Lord" which is one of my top 5 songs of all time. That song is unbelievably good. Overall, this album proves that George had just as much (if not more) talent as John and Paul. Favorite track: My Sweet Lord
a bad free dessert doesnt make a bad meal. 4.5. it would be cool to listen to a rawer version, a la let it be naked
Great album, my favorite post Beatles album from any of them
Okay you know what, yeah I'll give this the 4. It IS very long, but it remains surprisingly pretty consistently solid throughout! I liked quite a few tracks more than I expected.
This album absolutely proves that George Harrison was the Beatles' secret weapon. At over 100 minutes long you'd expect it to drag, but it keeps pace the whole way through in my humble opinion. Even the "Apple Jam" which takes up the entire third LP is some fun instrumental rock jamming to end the album on. Combine that with absolute gems of songs from the first two LPs like My Sweet Lord, Let It Down, All Things Must Pass, and Hear Me Lord, and you've got a triple album for the ages.
Well the whole thing hinges on "George can make good music without the Beatles"; there's no narrative or overarching theme to it. I was ready to discredit it for that, but then it kind of blew my mind how consistent it is in its 2 hour runtime -- somehow, every song ranges from 'pretty good' to 'incredible'. To pull that off with no filler while his contemporaries struggle to make music half as good as this, is pretty remarkable. It's not a full album experience I'm likely to return to, but I suppose its lack of structure kind of works in its favor in an era of streaming. For the impatient listener: a playlist out of these standouts could be a 5 star album on its own. Standouts: My Sweet Lord • Isn't It a Pity • I Live for You • Beware of Darkness • All Things Must Pass • Art of Dying • Hear Me Lord • Thanks for the Pepperoni • Out of the Blue
A whole bunch of wonderful songs.
28 tracks. Going to be fun. I bet a 4 or 5.
Beatle kuiteskin
Alter Beatles Sound.
Nothing to blow you away, padded with a lot of somewhat plain jam sessions, but a handful of iconic songs stand out and make it memorable. Favorite Tracks: My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn't It a Pity, What Is Life, Beware of Darkness, All Things Must Past
what the beatles would sound like if they used tranqulizers instead of psychedelics
Soothing
Overall a beautiful double album. There are some duds (I’m looking at you, Wah-Wah) and it feels sad to have several weak songs when you put out an album with over two hours of music. With some cuts, I’d give this five stars.
Some great songs. A little too long.
Harrison is an exceptional musician and this is a very good record. Not quite my style for choosing to listen, but I can appreciate it.
thoroughly enjoyed. nice companion when alone in nyc.
#782. As I sit here and listen to this on December 8th, also known as 38 snubnose day, I very much come to realize that this man singlehandedly made the Beatles what they were. After having listened to some decidedly mid ass solo albums by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, i can now clearly see that about 80% of the Beatles talent came from this man. [And at least 13% was from Ringo, leaving the other two to scrap it out for last place.] This album is actually good. You don't need any qualifiers, it's just good. 4/5: good
really swell album. has an above average amount of excellent songs. also just too big for its own good, makes for a lot of untrimmed fat i dont need. still settles on a comfortable "really very pretty good". What Is Life is just lovely that's probably my favorite track
Good ass album, just an enjoyable listen whole way through. What Is Life gets the catchy award, Hear Me Lord favorite song award 7/10
Very good! Brimming with gold.
I think of all the Beatles, Harrison is the one that strikes the best balance of interesting and listenable. A lot of these tracks have been burned into my brain since childhood.
Brettert soft, bretter hart in your heart. Habs aber noch nicht ganz gehört. Trotzdem empfhelenswert
From what I've gathered the lyrics throughout this album are reflective of George Harrison's life at that point: a spectrum of one journey away from the Beatles and one journey deeper into his own spirituality. The writing felt generally resonant and certainly proved Harrison's capacity to song write independent of John and Paul. The instrumental work, while very Beatle-familiar, felt fresh and lively, aided by a series of noteworthy collaborators (Dylan and Clapton in the mix). 'Let It Down' and 'Hear Me Lord' stuck with me as earworms, and 'Run of the Mill' as a poignant, time-to-move-on love letter to his former group.
LOVELY. had already listened to some of the songs off here but i really liked how guitar-centric it was - felt like a unifying thread across the songs. and the guitar stuff was v nice
Overwhelming…ly good
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. I know it’s considered a classic, but I don’t like Delaney and Bonnie, so I pre judged. Not that wasn’t already somewhat familiar. I enjoyed the performances mostly. I can’t get wah wah out of my head. What is Life is a favourite and the emotive guitar on I’d Have you Any Time is nice. There are some duds on here but it’s a good listen.
Good album. Some good songs somewhere in there. Could probably make a 5 star playlist from it.
Wow, where can I start with this one... It's one massive album with a lot of history to cover, but I'll leave it for everyone to discover. I think it's a masterpiece. I really do. But masterpieces can be flawed some time while still being masterpieces. The entire thing is a statement. It's a triple album- a statement. But the real body here is the "basic" double album. In my opinion not a single song there is bad, and maybe only one (the isn't it a pitty 2) could be excluded or shortened. For that it already qualifies as a masterpiece. The songs themselves- amazing. Beautiful. The bangers and ballads alike. The performances- George never sounded so go. His vocals are absolutely phenomenal. Now, production. It's beautiful as well at times. Phil Spector is a massive musician, no doubt about that. This style of huge production is also another statement, I believe. Unfortunately, and I really mean it, it doesn't have the best affect on the songs themselves. And it makes the listening experience- a task. (It can also be a good thing sometimes, that's why it's still a masterpiece. I've had the same experience with Rosalia's LUX lately.) The double album, for me, is something I'll keep coming back to for the rest of my life. It means a lot. Let's ignore the third LP, right? No need for much explanation. (I appreciate jam albums when they're good. This one isn't) I would love to ignore the flawes and give it a 5, but in this scenario the album is too big for the flawes to be small enough. An amazing, life changing, 4.5
Not really the type of music that I'd normally seek out, but it's a pleasant listen. I think the remaster version might be padding out the thing though.
long but damn he showed the beatles who the boss is
Really long. but some good old fashioned classic rock
It's george harrison for cryin out loud
Really good album. I really liked the live tracks.
Despite this being a HEFTY listen, I do think it’s my favorite of the solo Beatles albums I’ve heard.
8/10 Favourite: All Things Must Pass Least Favourite: Plug Me In
Great easy listening. George Harrison showing his abilities.
New listen. +1
This album has some high highs, but overall seemed pretty bloated. With that said, I still enjoyed it and love George's weepy guitar tones.
Would have made an excellent double album.Some wonderful tunes..Great mix of ballads and rockier stuff...Many tracks rejected by his ex bandmstes in The Beatles..Harrison never reached these heights again
i like it. very up-beat
Overall a solid entry. Guitar work is amazing, as expected for Harrison; vocals are better than he's often given credit for.
I already know and like some of these songs, but I'm surprised to find how long this is. I think this will work to its detriment. I listened to the 50th anniversary release which is hopefully a little tighter. Lots of nice songs, but could have been trimmed down. Highlights: my sweet lord, all things must pass, isn't it a pity (v1), what is life
Yes it’s too long, yes it’s overproduced. But the songs are incredible. George Harrison is my favorite Beatle. I prefer living in a material world to this release but still glad to see this one here.
It’s a really good album but it’s difficult to rate just simply by how much is contained within it. Maybe a 5 but a great 4 for now
Really good, slightly repetitive at times some songs were v similar
best triple album ever
Really good. 4.45 stars
iskreno... ovo je dosta bolje od svih albuma bitlsa koje sam odslušo. zbog toga će harisonče dobit jednu četvorku
One of the best post Beatles albums but a little too long.
Beautiful album with warm sounds and melancholy themes. I listened to the A side of the album and not always is a breakout album a success or even as independent from their previous work. The sounds are familiar if you have listened to the Beatles obviously, but this feels like George stepping out and talking about his own passions, philosophies, and spirituality. It's nice.
Decent album. A little sleepy. "My Sweet Lord" is an ear worm. The outro of "Wah Wah" is pretty terrible. All in all it was a good listen. I rather enjoyed the 11-minute instrumental jam "Out of the Blue" at the end of the album. Note: The 2014 remaster that was available to me has some of those 'deluxe edition' sort of tracks on it, like alternate versions of the tracks, but they're smack dab in the middle of the album, which made me think I had reached the end of what was the original release, but, no, it's just a few inserted tracks, and the original album really was a 23-track slog across a triple-album release.
Thoroughly enjoyed this
To make me listen to 2 hours worth of music in one go, on two discs was bold, but look for me to be happy to have done it after that speaks volumes. Just a really nice relaxed feel where you can sit back and enjoy without feeling too bored - and you know what the craziest thing is, I’d consider listening to it again
An entirely too long album from best Beatle
Really beautiful album. I already like “my sweet lord” a lot. I listened to this early in the morning and it was a great early morning listen. Joyful, airy and sunny feeling. A long album, but I enjoyed all of it. Felt whole. Favourite song: Isn’t it a pity
Really like the range even in the first few songs. The harikrishna backing vocals in 'My Sweet Lord' are so good. Bit more country on 'Apple Scruffs' because we can't get enough. Can definitely hear the prog influence on 'Hear me Lord' which I really liked. Definitely the best of the three so far. 'Out of the Blue' is so good.
Some real gems in here, but way, WAY too long and didn't finish it. 4 stars on My Sweet Lord and Apple Scruffs alone.
I liked some songs on here but this didn't need to be so long...
Very easy listening apart from a couple clangers, but very consistent for a long double album
It's a fantastic album. But I wish it was one disc and the "fillers" were removed.
What a jam.
Why on Earth is this over 2 hours long Best Song: My Sweet Lord Rating: 7/10 Stars: 4
album 🤝🏻 herbst
Solid 4 for sho. Lots of timeless classics on here. Yes it’s long AF, but a great album for working around the house. It just rolls on and flows seamlessly.
I always thought he was underrated as a Beatle, and this album overall doesn’t disappoint. It’s just too darn long. The variety of styles here while maintaining quality is pretty amazing. But because of the length, it really does drag over the last third or so. Particularly the long drawn out instrumentals. Still, lots of good stuff on this one.
Always liked me some George Harrison. Solid album. Maybe a lil too long…perhaps a lil pent up writing from the Beatles. 3.75
Some really good stuff here but damn is it too long. Could have done without many of songs towards the end. 3.75/5
8/10 Some very, very good songs, but George Harrison seems almost embarrassed by them, unable to really deliver them fully in the way a true front man would. His vocal is often low in the mix, with a voice that is shy and timid. With lesser production, this would have been fine, but with Spector's wall of sound it just comes across as a bit weak. However, as I said l, the songs themselves are great. A bit of a slog to cut out the subsequent additions that bring nothing to the album (I'm including Apple Jams in this), but very glad I heard this
🙏🏽🕉️
At first I balked at the long run time. But as I listened, I found myself enjoying this more than some Beatles albums. Ordinarily I don’t like jam bands and there was a lot of jamming in this album, but I still found it to be pleasant to listen to and it finished much quicker than I was expecting. There are a few jams with “Let It Down” and “Hear Me Lord” as the biggest standouts for me. 4/5
Incredible - have to skip around all the duplicates and not-full-production songs - makes it way too long
This is a classic that has eluded me and it wasn't a let down. If I could describe it, I'd say it's the most Beatles-y sounding non-Beatles album I've ever heard. Makes sense I supposed considering it was made less than a year after their break up and included a bunch of Beatles personnel on the tracks.
Beautiful fun album. Maybe it’s a little long, but it’s worth it. George was clearly the coolest Beatle.
probably the best solo work of all the beetles post break up
I liked this album a lot. It was a really pleasant listen. The sound was consistent throughout but had enough diverseness to not get boring in its run (notable too because of the length). For me, it's up there with (and possibly better than) the best of the Beatles' offerings as a whole group. While I'm not the biggest fan of the Fab Four, George is probably my favorite Beatle. Lennon and McCartney seem a bit too snobbish and controlling together or separate. Lennon likely started off the strongest, but kinda fell off with all the personal stuff as he went. McCartney has a ton of talent, but some of the songs he wrote were the worst the group put out. Ringo is not as good of a songwriter/performer, and I think he'd probably agree with that himself. George was pretty good at everything, even while being overshadowed by other members of the band (but probably still outshining Ringo). His talents started to show up more in the band's later works, and they are on display here. Even the "jam" tracks at the end were good, though make more sense as a bonus album than as part of the actual track list here. They showed more the bluesy rock side, whereas the majority of the album stayed in a poppier rock, folk rock, and spiritual rock vein. Their style is appealing to me, even if I liked the style of the rest of the album too. The biggest negative for me is the length. I feel like it's important to be able to listen to an album all the way through at one time in order to evaluate it and appreciate it fully. That's a bit of a struggle with this one given how long it is. And, despite liking pretty much all of the songs, there were probably a few that could've been left off to make the album more manageable. As it is, I found ATMP to have some really really strong parts, including a few great parts, surrounding a few less-strong parts. Considering the jams as part of the album probably brings it down a few notches just because of the length they add to an already long work, but I thought they themselves were strong too. Importantly, I didn't find anything here to be bad, or really all that close to it. It was good all the way through, except the parts where it was better. Make it a bit shorter and it's unquestionably a great album, though I still I have it as a really good, close-to-great album. Overall: 4.25/5
Me ha gustado, nunca había oído un disco de George Harrison
There are some amazing tracks on here but there are plenty that should have been cut as well. I do love the wall of sound production, and the guitar parts are consistently great. I really enjoyed the jam tracks at the end, though they're definitely not gonna be on regular rotation. Other favourites: Wah-Wah, My Sweet Lord, I Dig Love, Art of Dying.
Was really enjoying the first disc but the second just brought it way down for me. This could have been 5 stars if it was 40 mins long. Doing this albums thing has taught me that they should be capped at max an hour. Very hard to get it right past that mark. Some complete bangers in here though. Specific rating- 4.0 Fav song- my sweet lord Least fav- it’s Johnny’s birthday
Pre: know decently well but not the non hits Post: beautiful album , best Beatles solo album? Way less silly then band on the run
There are more good songs on this double album than either Lennon or McCartney managed across their entire careers after dissolving their partnership. The 11-minute Out of the Blue was great but the other 'jam' songs were tedious.
Some great songs but bit messy overall …still listened happily all way through
You can see why George wanted out of the Beatles by this point. Such a large amount of material to work with. That said there is filler despite how consistent the album is. The first 5/6 songs are perfect and then there’s some amazing songs scattered throughout some good work. Maybe it will reach a 5 one day but I still done fully get it. That said it’s iconic and definitely up there with the best post-Beatles work
Easily would have been 5 stars for me but this is just way too long. I hate the gimmick of double and triple albums
Rediscovered this about a week ago and have had it on repeat ever since. Super cozy feeling album with lots of soul. All the charm of the beatles but without the poppyness. Starts off ridiculously strong but slows down a bit, Beware of Darkness was a high point though. Captures the time period well. Closer to 5 than 3
Great Album. I wish it wasn't so long, but I think it has some of George's best songs. I love most of it, and am surprised with how much range it has in the last quarter of it. Great guitar parts and solos throughout with solid songwriting
Gorgeous music, earnest and emotional but not mawkish. Layers upon layers of touching vocals, airy guitars and a dynamic rhythm section make for an effective and varies musical bed for Harrison's revealing lyrics - the whole thing is confident but vulnerable. Favourite tracks: It's A Pity, If Not For You, Let It Down
I’m cheating a bit with this one, as I didn’t listen all the way through but was already sufficiently familiar. The consensus among critics and many fans is that this is probably the strongest post-Beatles solo record. I would posit that ‘Something’ was a clear indicator that Harrison was saving up some seriously accomplished work and just needed the opportunity to put it out. It is too long, but the quality of the material is enough to forgive this. On a final point, Harrison’s guitar playing is an object lesson in restraint and good taste.
I love Harrison’s guitar playing and there is some excellent songwriting. There was a nice amount of variety but it also went on too long and my attention was starting to drift by the end.
Interesting listening to this after Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ a few weeks back. To me, this is just much more immediately appealing, shows better musicianship and songcraft, and just generally gives me a feeling of more authenticity in Harrison’s work. I do wonder if there was a sense of creative freedom that was afforded to him here after being increasingly sidelined immediately prior to this.
Continuity Beatles.
I’m always reluctant about going into a Beatles-adjacent album, especially if it’s this long. There’s just something about that 60s / 70s ‘pop rock’ sound that puts me off. And the only song I’d really heard from this, My Sweet Lord, is one of those songs that everyone seems to like whereas I can only find a hollow template of what should be a great song. Oh George, you went to India! With your mates! Did loads of psychedelics! Haha, awesome, George. That’s awesome. Hare Krishna, etc. Past that unpopular opinion though, All Things Must Pass holds up and just about justifies its runtime (for the main two discs anyway). Wah-Wah immediately counteracts the antecedent track via its odd muffled jamming sounds, and by the time Let It Down rolls around you can’t help but be sucked in. Which is a good job as you’d have trouble slogging through the rest of this otherwise. And the jams? Well, Out of the Blue is stupendous. The rest are as you’d expect; some psychedelic jams. But you don’t really associate this album with those, so it’s hard to lump them in, even if Mr Harrison did intend for them to be. When it’s radio-friendly, it’s a bit of a whimsical bore. When it’s a properly developed track, it’s a bit of a whimsical triumph. When it’s the third disc of jams, it’s a bit of a whimsical oddity. All things on All Things Must Pass must pass as whimsical, I suppose.
Started very pleasent, but the album lost direction at the end. It felt like he wanted to put all his material on this album. The last 4 songs did‘t fir at all. I mean boogie?? hell no. very good first par though. That would be a 5*
Beatles are good at writing music
Worth it for "My Sweet Lord" alone, though no other track comes close to hitting that high.
2 LP's worth of solid songwriting in which Harrison gently pushes the boundaries of rock music on each cut. At the same time, he keeps everything here relatively straightforward, avoiding the gimmickry that plagued the final few albums of his previous group. The third LP in this set is a lot of jammy stuff that is definitely optional listening but that doesn't mar the overall quality of the album as a whole.
two of the songs sounded like james bond themes, but this is really just further proof of the range of the Beatles. Certainly excellent, but a little too much in here without cohesion to be 5 stars.
Great stuff, and some fun jams.
Really solid. I wish I had time to listen to the full thing.
can't pass on this though
A pleasant album.
Very good - a little long, but still great stuff
That's a refreshing take on music.
This derailed my progress this week bc it was my first double album. Y'all, a double album is a LOT. But I largely enjoyed it! Lots of very pretty songs (Isn't It a Pity, If Not For You, and All Things Must Pass for example) and some fun goofy ones, which I wasn't expecting (I Dig Love with its playful odd keyboards, and Apple Scruffs. What ARE Apple Scruffs, I ask you.) I even enjoyed most of the instrumentals at the end--lots of guitar but not too screechy. Downsides: It is not George's fault that My Sweet Lord has been played to DEATH but it IS his fault that the part where people are chanting to various gods/religious leaders, which I'm sure is meant to promote religious tolerance, is so fucking boring and repetitive and LONG that I always end up mentally shrieking PICK A DEITY AND SHUT UPPPP!!! It is also George's fault that the last instrumental on the album is ELEVEN MINUTES LONG. GEORGE NO. But way more good than bad. 4/5
too long
George Harrison will always be the best beatle and that’s all I’ll say about that
Some of the songs dragged out but overall very enjoyable experience.
This is a good one. Probably my favorite of the ex-Beatle solo projects. It feels expansive, forward-looking, and fun. In contract I find some other Beatle solo-work to be a bit too navel-gazing. This is definitely one to revisit. The spirituality of the album isn't smothering, but rather feels genuinely positive and welcoming.
This album has been on my list to listen forever, and I was fortunate enough to find this as my selection today. I think this is a fantastic album, but I came in expecting for this to sound like a Beatles album. It certainly did at points, but at others it certainly did NOT. 4 stars, though in the future I can see this bumping up to 5.
I didn’t love this when it first came out and grew to love it more and more over the years.
George woke up day one post-Beatles ENERGIZED.
This was great.
Lyrically & sonically, this album rips. If you surround yourself with great musicians, you get great results. That's exactly what Harrison does. Does this run long? Yes, especially the Apple Jam but it's Derek & the Dominoes. What are you complaining about? It's a high & tight jam with George Fuckin' Harrison & a great band!
The version I listened to (2014 remaster ob spotify) had too many instrumental jam b sides I dont know what the original track listing is. George Harrison was great. 5 star toan. Wrote great songs.
Veel mooie nummers, maar ook veel van hetzelfde. Ik mis John en Paul.
Decent album - some really good tracks - mainly Disc 1
Long. And good.
Its a long album, starts out strong, but wears me out towards the end.
Some of y'all were conceived to this album. Bunch of little kids running around cause mom and dad were dirty hippie kids. So George was the best Beatle followed up by Ringo. You all know it's true. I could listen to this and didn't once wonder if there is a better cover version out there. The album very much feels it's age. So if you want tunes near modern it isn't here. These hold up though. Really well. Far better than I expected if I'm being honest. Like What is Life for example. It feels like a late 60's early 70's tune, but damn if while listening to it I started drumming on the steering wheel and bobbing my head to the beat. Now not every song hit. Ole George needed someone to slow him down on a couple of them. Even if I didn't enjoy the lyrics the music was good. So that was nice. This album made me honestly enjoy a Beatle. Thanks George.
George is my favourite Beatle, and this albums explains why - loved it!
overproduced but it does have george harrison 4 out of 5
Didn't finish, but sure did like the sonic landscape
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this album! I think I listened 2, maybe 3 times throughout the day. Excellent choice and I would absolutely pick this up if I saw it in the thrift store. I would say 4.5 stars; I'm saving the 5s for life-changing albums.
As a single album this could easily be 5 stars, but as a longer album it falls to 4 stars or B+ for me.
I didn’t expect to love this album as much as I did. My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Beware of Darkness and Thanks for the pepperoni really stood out to me.
7/10 When this album hits its highest points, it is really, really good. At its best, it’s an understated and subtle display of great songwriting and musicianship. The first couple of tracks, for example, are just excellent. It rarely blows your socks off, but it just wraps you up in a blanket and feeds you a metaphorical warm bowl of soup, while you sit back and sink into the audio delights. But there are flaws here. I feel like this is a bit of an exercise in clearing the decks for George Harrison. A lot of these songs are ones that were rejected by The Beatles, and it feels like he’s just throwing all of his ideas out in one big splurge, perhaps without casting enough of a critical eye over the combined consistency and quality of the collection. There are bits that drag, songs that don’t quite meet the highest standards, and just a bit of an overwhelming mass of music on display. I also feel like there are places when Phil Spector’s ‘wall of sound’ really swamps the songwriting and clouds a very good song under an overwhelming wash of instrumentation that actually detracts from the experience, whilst also often washing out any dynamic range. As has been stated a couple of times already for the longer albums on this list, there is a really excellent 9 or 10/10 45 minute album in here, it’s just a shame that there’s an extra hour that saps away some of the magic. I’d Have You Anytime - I really like the way he plays with switching between bars of four and three in the transitions here. The guitar playing is excellent too. It’s really chill and a pretty listen. My Sweet Lord - Obvious classic. It’s just a really well written song. It’s got a solid rhythm section that drives it, and I really, really like the transition of the last line of the verse into the chorus. It’s a bit sickly sweet in some respects, but it’s still a really good song. Wah-Wah - There’s a lot going on in this song, it’s a very Phil Spector production. In some respects, that doesn’t really give things a lot of room to breathe and it loses something from the dynamics because of it. It’s not got the most compelling chorus either. It’s a good song, but not a great one. Isn’t It a Pity - Another solid track that builds nicely from a stripped back start, into something more full by the end. When the bass appears it feels so weighty and rounded. There are some nice chord choices in there too. It’s a nice song, but it does drag on a bit. What Is Life - This has got great pace to it. It’s another very full, wall of sound production, but there is a bit more dynamic range to it, which really helps the flow of the song. Really solid chorus and there’s a lot of movement among the instrumentation that keeps things rocking along. If Not For You - I really like the cadence of the bass chord structure. It’s a Dylan cover and it’s good. Some nice slide guitar playing. Funnily enough, it sounds a bit like a Bob Dylan song done by a Beatle. Who’d’ve thunk it. Behind That Locked Door - It’s a pleasant little country song. There’s some nice guitar playing, and I like the piano part too. It’s simple, but effective. Pretty little ditty. Let It Down - This is a dreamy number until it builds into something more bombastic in the chorus. Some more great piano and guitar playing in there too, but it never really quite lands on something particularly coherent and engaging for me really. Run of the Mill - Love the little toying with the emphasis of the beat during this with a few bars of three thrown in to pull things off kilter. The horn parts are nice here, along with the piano work. It’s an understated song, but it has a little edge of magic to it. Really nice. Beware of Darkness - Again, there are some quality transitions here, with some interesting chord progressions. More lovely playing too. It’s just a really nice wash of a song. It just sweeps over you and wraps you up. Apple Scruff - Ah, blow in and out harmonica playing. Sounds like a small child that might have some musical potential. This song is, frankly, a bit of a mess. The singing isn’t great, there’s too much bad harmonica playing, and it doesn’t really do anything interesting. Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) - There are some nice elements to this, but it feels a bit unfocused and like there’s just a bit too much to the production. It would probably work a bit better if it was stripped back a bit. It just sort of drifts along without ever really getting that interesting. Awaiting on You All - This has got a lot more to it than the last track, straight off the bat. It’s still very busy and that wall-of-sound production does unnecessarily clutter things. It’s a really decent song, but there’s just too much going on. All Things Must Pass - Is it just me, or is this ‘The Great Gig In The Sky’, but released three years earlier? It’s good. The horns are not great though, and again, I feel it’s over-orchestrated. Solid songwriting though. I Dig Love - This is cool. I like the use of different rhythms, and the space that allows. It doesn’t ever offer a great deal of development though. More quality playing, as usual. Art of Dying - Holy 70’s theme tune intro, Batman. There’s a great pace to this. It’s kind of like if The Beatles had joined with a mariachi band to write a knock-off James Bond theme. There are some great elements, but some of the horn sections don’t fit and it never really lands on a memorable hook. The vocal almost feels like it’s from a completely different song, one that has a completely different energy. Isn’t It a Pity - As if to illustrate that this album is too long, George gives us a second version of a song that is already on the album. At least this one is shorter. It’s got a bit more going for it as well, with some extra developments and a nice build of instrumentation. But why did we need the 7 minute version of this? Hear Me Lord - This is decent. Great playing again. Solid piano in particular. But it’s a little bit dull. I’d probably have more patience for some of this if the whole album was more concise, but it’s getting a bit tiring at this point. Out of the Blue - And as an answer to my prayers, he chucks in an 11 minute track. Thanks George. Again, good musicianship. There are some great ideas in here, some really good grooves and some of the guitar work and tones are really, really good. But it ends up riffing on the same ideas for too long. It’s Johnny’s Birthday - Like it. It’s weird but fun. Plug Me In - This kicks off really well. Great drive, quality playing and a good bit of fun. It’s very much a rock ’n roll electric blues number, but everyone’s letting loose and having a great time. The freedom of the playing gives it plenty of interest too. I Remember Jeep - More blues, less excitement this time. It feels a bit more slap-dash. It’s not bad, but it’s also not vastly interesting, and goes on for fgr too long. Thanks for the Pepperoni - This is another one that’s more like Plug Me In. There’s a bit more to it. The playing has a bit more interest to it and there’s a great pace to it. Not sure we needed 17 minutes of blues rock jamming to end the album though. I’d have more time for this if it hadn’t already been an hour and 40 minutes of music, I expect, because it’s very good.
I feel Harrison was the most over-shadowed Beatle. Always behind Paul and John, never getting as much focus and I feel his solo work shines.
I don’t know. Did t give it full attention. My first listen was while driving to and from work and it was a bit forgetful. This morning with earbuds, I shuffled through and heard lots of good jams, though some slower tunes I just skipped.
This album is my favourite solo album from the Beatles. The lyrics are amazing, George’s vocals are top notch and the instruments are brilliant. However, the last 4-5 songs seem a bit stretched to me. My favourite songs are the title track, Art of Dying and I’d have you anytime.
227/1089 - George sure likes diminished chords. Cool folk rock sound. First half is stronger than the middle. I liked the instrumentals at the end. Really between a 4 and a 5 on this one.
I am not interested in the Beatles and groaned to see a triple album by The Quiet One on the dock. I liked it! Not usually a fan of this instrumentation but some of the songs were so sad and made me ache in a way that is rare and precious.
Album 1/1001 Favourite song: If Not for you 💑 Honourable Mention: Run of the Mill🏃♂️🏃♀️ Out of the Blue 🟦➡️ Hear Me Lord👂🙏 What is Love❤️❓️ Wah-Wah😒🤫
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Probably the best Beatles solo project. Absolutely gorgeous singer songwriter pop. George's voice is beautiful, the songwriting's incredible and (naturally) so is the guitar playing. It is long as shit tho and has a few misses in there Fav Tracks: Run of the Mill, My Sweet Lord 8.8/10
This one took me a few days to get through. Not sure why, as objectively it’s a really great album. I think maybe it was just so long (I listened to the 2 hour version) and at a certain point a lot of the songs started to sound the same (outside of the actual duplicates). Again, 3 feels too low and 4 feels a tad too high, so I wish I could do a 3.5 here. Great for cooking dinner under low lights. Wish I could spend more time with this before giving it an official rating, but overall good.
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So many good songs
Classic.
One of George's best.
Awesome album
Really good, I would argue this is the "best" solo Beatles album. It's solid. Bonus points for My Sweet Lord - definitely in my all-time favorite songs list. 7.0
Definitely some cool songs and good quality
Really good stuff, great songwriting, together with his Chrimbo album probably my fav Spector production. I kinda consider the obviously weaker 3rd album a "bonus" disc rather than officially part of the album which gets me off the hook from listening to it as well as probably securing an extra star.
Cover 7 Glad he could prove his talent. Makes it pretty obvious he was being held back by the Beatles. The only issue I have is the length. I was more forgivable when I was younger. Now, double albums take too much time. Even if they're good. That doesn't reflect poorly on the music though. That's a me thing.
I mean it's George Harrison what do you want from me
If I were alive then, I would have smoked a bowl to this album. It is kind of long, and some of the songs sounded sandy. However, I still liked the music.
está chulo, vibes de los beatles pero como más indie, me ha gustado, muy de banda sonora de película
This was a solid album. Didn’t know much about Mr Harrison’s solo work but I definitely get the appeal. Not really any skips here but definitely felt a little burnout towards the end
already heard this a while back I'd Have You Anytime - 5/5 My Sweet Lord - 5/5 Wah-Wah - 3/5 Isn't It a Pity (v.1) - 5/5 What Is Life - 4/5 If Not for You - 4/5 Behind That Locked Door - 5/5 Let It Down - 5/5 Run of the Mill - 4/5 Beware of Darkness - 4/5 Apple Scruffs - 4/5 Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) - 4/5 Awaiting on You All - 4/5 All Things Must Pass - 4/5 I Dig Love - 3/5 Art of Dying - 2/5 Isn't It a Pity (v.2) - 5/5 Hear Me Lord - 3/5 Apple Jam - no rating (can't find it) Out of the Blue - 3/5 It's Johnny's Birthday - no rating Plug Me In - 3/5 I Remember Jeep - 2/5 Thanks for the Pepperoni - 3/5 Average score: 3.8/5 (rounding up) only gripe i really have is that it's 27 fucking tracks long. momentum of the tracks dies down significantly in the 2nd disc as well i guess I'd technically round this rating up, but realistically this is a 3.5 star for me
I dont see how people are rating this 5. A perfect album? Hardly. Has multiple songs that just don't land and the production is messy at times. That said it's still a good album and I actually liked the instrumental songs on the last LP. Side note: When listening to Art of Dying all I could think was that sounds like Eric Clapton on guitar and sure enough it was. Feeling generous so I'll go 4/5.
biz e bummer dasi chli wenig ziit gha han zum es ganzes 2 Stunde Album durezlose, darum ischs es usepicke gsi vo songs. Aber bin grosse grosse Fan. Falls ich meh Ziit het chöne investiere hettis viellicht für meh wie 4 VW Beatles glanget.
Love this album, mostly. I just watched the Peter Jackson "Get Back" documentary, where Harrison takes a few of the songs that end up on this seminal solo album to McCartney and Lennon, where he is met with fierce indifference. It seems to me that Harrison's songwriting prowess was a force that was too great for the egos of The Beatles. A few standouts for me are "Wah-Wah", "Isn't It a Pity", "Run of the Mill", and of course the title track, "All Things Must Pass". Harrison has such a melancholic and introspective tone in his music and lyrics, it is captivating. The only reason this doesn't get a 5 is because there's definitely a bit of chaff toward the end.
Wow glad I finally listened to this. Obviously with it being so long, there’s a lot of variety, I think hearing this which was seemingly recorded right after/even during the Beatles, you realise which parts he contributed to the late Beatles work, quite a lot of abbey road’s sound is also in here. I think I heard that he was trying to be seen more as a guitarist in this, and trying to impress people like Eric Clapton, which I think you can hear. I sort of expected more weird stuff, as him (and I guess John Lennon) were more so the weirdo psychedelic members of the Beatles, and he also had a moog in the late 60s but there’s not really too much besides a few bits towards the end (which are great). Obviously it’s also well written and sung. I feel like some of the blues rock stuff could be cut, but I guess who could fault him for having a lot of material after being sidelined in the Beatles. Favourite songs: I’d have you any time, isn’t it a pity, what is life, if not for you, I live for you, ballad of sir Frankie Crisp (let it roll), all things must pass, hear me lord, I remember Jeep Overall around 7/10
I think the best single word for this album is unfocused. The third album is filled with a bunch of ridiculously long blues instrumentals. There's a lot of good on the first two. I would listen to the first two LPs again but maybe not the third.
Very nice. I enjoyed this.
Best album i've gotten so far by a pretty good margin. Only real complaint is 2 hours of George Harrison can start to feel a little one-note. Full of catchy tunes and I like the moodiness
Damn it's long. And while I did enjoy it, it was also a slog to get through. However, it is definitely worth 4 stars.
Way too long of an album, but chalk full of hits that showcase Harrison's brilliancy. Good thing he was freed from the Beatles.
As someone with little previous exposure to beatles, I quite enjoyed this. Plenty of great tracks in here (what is life bangs) and I enjoyed the instrumental pieces. Sometimes dragged a little but overall very much enjoyed
7/10
The second half of this album really drags down a near flawless first half. But by god, the first half is glorious. George was, by far, the most talented of the Beatles and this album showcases it beautifully
Nice to the post Beatles vibe from a different perspective. My sweet Lord is such a great song
This is the first time I’ve listened to this all the way through and I really liked it more than I expected to. This review is without the Apple Jam. I don’t like the Apple Jam, I don’t vibe with the Apple Jam, and I’ll never listen to the Apple Jam again. It’s the third LP and can be safely set aside and ignored.
För långt för att vara en femma. Men jävligt nära. 28 låtar. 2 timmar. Jag lyssnade igenom hela jävla skiten. Bra grejer!
Obviously very remminiscent of his work on the beatles, but I vibe a lot with it
YES. Always a fave. I can (and do) usually live without the jams, but the actual songs are by and large amazing.
Great album but just far too long
I saved this one for a road trip, and was so glad I did. Just a groovy vibe throughout. I feel like George Harrison is an underrated Beatle.
"Watch out now, take care beware..." I always felt this album was like The White Album. There's a lot of good stuff here but the whole Apple Jam could have been left on the cutting room floor. And two versions of "Isn't A Pity"? I thought that that was a bit much. I can't call it a perfect album, but it has a lot going for it. Some of my favorites are on here. Definitely my favorite of George's wqork. Top tracks: "My Sweet Lord," "Wah Wah," "What Is Life," "If Not For You," "Let It Down," "Beware Of Darkness," "All Things Must Pass"
This album is sweet and lovely. I guess he didn't need help from his friends. 8/10
This is a great album. Several of my personal favourites on it, with a surprising high-energy finish. It makes for an entertaining 2 hours.
So much is great. But the last 5 tracks feel like they just don't belong on the album.
This was an odd one because it's obviously GOOD, like Harrison has so much talent, and I really liked parts of this, but man alive when it decides to get self indulgent he goes nuts with it doesn't he?
If this had "What is Life" and a bunch of total filler, I'd still be tempted to give it a four, because that is one of the greatest pop songs ever. But there's other good stuff on here too, most of which I'd never heard. "Awaiting on You All," "Isn't it a Pity," "If Not For You," and "Let It Down" are some of my other favorites. (I've never liked "My Sweet Lord.") The rest does include a lot of filler but it's mostly listenable.
I was surprised how much of this album I already knew. Very impressive work and a wide range of musical styles from "the quiet one."
Far too long, but a real survey of “everything George.” I love the uptempo songs with the Spector wall of sound and horns, but could have done without the stoner jam band elements towards the end.
I didn't have time to listen to this album yesterday. "All Things Must Pass" is the best post-Beatles album by any of the Fab Four. It even surpasses John Lennon's "Imagine". Harrison was way ahead of his time. I can't explain why I hadn't listened to this album before. 4 stars for "All Things Must Pass".
There's nothing on here that hits me as hard as his Beatles stuff, but I still find it a powerful album. Possibly his most personal, but still with his characteristic sense of the absurd.
Super dense, I’ve listened to the whole thing and repeated sections for this project. George is the best beatle I think.
4.5
Love it! Some of my favorite post-Beatles music. A little long though....
Pretty good! Too long though
You know the Beatles made bangers when THIS is George's scraps
I own this CD. Long album. Would rate higher if it was a proper album (no jams). It was rated higher as a whole because of the quality of jams and the musicians involved.
Some amazing tracks. A bit long. Excited to listen again
Not my favourite Beatles solo and not even my favourite George solo. It’s worth being here, but while there are some of the best songs written by a Beatle on it (What is Life, for example) there’s a bit of dross. Nonetheless as a guitarist myself, George’s introduction of slide guitar to pop music was genius. Yes, Eric had played slide, and Brian jones, and Jimmy page. But they’d all done it in a blues context, George showed it could be done in pop. My Sweet Lord is a sublime example. And the stupid court case in which Phil Spector was found guilty of plagiarising his own song doesn’t detract from it at all. I prefer the Wilburys and Cloud Nine, but I’m in the minority. 4 stars.
A chore to get fully through but the songs are very good
Pretty good, actually! Way better than The Beatles.
now were talking, 28 tracks is the right size for an album.
7/10
I find most Beatles solo projects have the signs of that undeniable genius that went into their collective projects, but just lack that magic touch that occurred when they all worked together. Still better than most other albums but not quite what I'm after.
This is probably my favorite of all the Beatles solo or side projects, and I especially love it because it sounds like Harrison and not the Beatles. I do think it could use a little trimming and then it would be about perfect, but there's not a lot of dread weight cause even the excess fits the vibe. This is one that gets better every time I listen to it.
ja classic halt aber hat viel Bloatware, 2h playtime bisschen zu lang für mich...
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First half is an easy 5/5 for me tbh but then it drops off a bit but still enjoy it a lot! Fav song: Run of the Mill
Very nice tunes. Sprawling and lengthy but really pleasant to listen to, I think the album would benefit from being a bit trimmed for general listening experience but I am sure fans want all they can get. Incredible guitar work
Quite long, but good. George Harrison was the best Beatle, in my opinion.
I’ve always thought George Harrison was the most underrated member of the Beatles, and beyond that, his vocals were always my favourite part. I think one of the reasons I like rubber soul so much is how heavily Harrison that album leaned. This is probably top three for me personally as far as solo albums by former Beatles members. It’s got such a beautiful, almost haunting feeling that envelopes the entire almost two hour runtime. Instrumentally Harrison’s slide guitar really stands out to me, it’s just a unique style and it fits so well into the mix that you almost can’t imagine this record without it. I’m glad that I was given the reminder by this list to revisit this record, it’s one I almost forgot how much I enjoy. 4.49*
I'm glad this album finally hit for me. I tried it a few years ago and was underwhelmed. But now I get it and I'm even more mad that John and Paul were such dicks to George in the later years of the Beatles. I swear in that let it be documentary there's an audio clip of Paul calling George's songs shitty right to his face. Brutal. They even rejected some great songs that ended up on this album. Those fuckers rejected Wah-wah and Isn't it a pity (i assume he put it on the album twice just for Paul) and All things must pass. 3 beautiful tracks that woulda been great on a later Beatles album. All this to say, I am not normally forgiving of artists doing double albums... but for George, after years of being told no, I kind of get why he threw everything at this. He was finally allowed to do his own thing and decide which songs were good enough for the album and the answer was all of them. Sure... would I cut some from the middle? Definitely. There's no bad songs really, just songs that kill the momentum of the album (Beware of Darkness, Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp, I'd have you anytime). But I get why George kept every track on this album... spite. And I can respect that. And for me, it works for the most part. It’s a really beautiful record… maybe the best double album we’ve hit so far. Thoughts on the album: This thing even has a third disk that was a bonus pack in with the original record called Apple Sauce. It has these random long jams with him and Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker (i think) etc? I listened to it too and it was pretty fun. The highlight though is definitely It's Johnny's Birthday. It's apparently a birthday song to John Lennon for his 30th. What a strange and deranged birthday song. It sounds like they’re gradually speeding up the tape. It sounds psychedelic and sinister. Really cool. Harrison really sells religion hard on this and he’s damn good at it. As an atheist, he has me intrigued. He makes god seem almost romantic. Perhaps it’s because he speaks about his partner as if she’s a god that he’s devoted to. Well he’s really selling love and god very well. Behind that locked door - feels like the first alt country song. If not for you - feels like a Traveling Wilburys track, which i dig The run of My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn't it a pity (V1) and What is Life is incredible. Just 4 amazing songs. Makes it hard for other parts of the album to compete. Some great deep cuts: apple scruff (great dylan-y folk track with some awesome harmonica), run of the mill (the chorus feels so beatles and it's amazing), awaiting on you all (great church song - this is what christian rock wishes it was - but i guess since it's George, it's Hindu rock?) All things must pass and isn't it a pity (v2) are also great. I think i even like v2 better than v1. Whoever is running George's spotify needs to get their shit together. One version of this album puts some of the bsides in the middle of the album and totally breaks up the flow. The 50 year anniversary version is much better with how it's organized and with the mixes.
5 stars if just the first disc, 2nd bumps it down to 4 for me. My Sweet Lord and Wah-Wah are the best.
I’ve always loved this album because my dad loved it. His voice is raw and sad and I like old sad bastard music.
After a lifetime making snide comments about The Beatles, I am utterly stunned by George Harrison. I similarly paused for John Lennon's Imagine, but All Things Must Pass is something else entirely. There are ear-worms throughout. The entire first half are songs I swear I've heard before. Whether or not that the case in fact, there is a tonal familiarity in these songs that make me feel like I'm revisiting an old friend (and I don't even gravitate towards this style of music!). The range of styles was also impressive ("Out of the Blue"!!!) Granted, the album is long and there are bound to be low points ("I Dig Love" was fine; "It's Johnny's Birthday" is delightfully odd). Such a great record!
I used to say he was my favorite Beatle so I could be cool
Long
Fantastic album. Ben has this in vinyl.
Wonderful. Just a tad long.
Of all the Beatles, I think George Harrison had the musical style that I most enjoyed. Not to say he's the best Beatle, but I came into this project expecting to enjoy it, and I did enjoy it. But much like 1am after a drug bender, I started to get desperate for it to end. Sure the songs were good, but I just couldn't follow this thing the whole way. I was lost in an ocean of Mr. Harrison. The thought of deep listening to this album shocks and terrifies me.
One of the most underrated musicians of our time. His songwriting is superior and no one plays the slide guitar like George.
good music best consumed in small doses tho because songs follow similar structure
Really cool hearing how similar yet different to The Beatles this album is. I liked the instrumental/guitar riffs on many of the tracks
This was a lovely album, which I knew fairly well, but enjoyed the jam tracks in the back end.
1. good piece of psych rock, george was def the best composer in the beatles 2. beatles out of tune doubled guitar leads all over everything, stills sounds like the 60s 3. lyrics are not this record’s strength, they’re simple and effective though 4. wah wah has a great lead line i will be learning that
Great album, even though it was 2 hours. Loved it all, and the music is legendary. 8.4/10
I didn’t need the Apple Jam material. Best outward expression of introspection. Right place and right time for me.
listening to any popular album from post-2000s on spotify 9 times out of ten is like the worst experience every. theres two versions of this album on here, neither have the correct track listing, both have just random bs in the middle of said tracklist. why tf is what is life and the backing track version on the same disk wtf. i spent like 5 minutes rearranging my queue to match the og tracklist im so annoyed fuck. espicially with such a long album too like why make it longer. idgaf how good this album or any album for that matter i dont need a 3 hour extended deluxe version with a bunch of bs demos fuck offffff similar to yesterdays album, this is delightful. like a beatles album minus the type of beatles songs i don't care for (particularly the more folky experimental songs)
My sweet lord Art of dying Hear me lord I remember jeep
Highlight Song/s: Wah-Wah, Isn't it a Pity and all of Apple Jam My first solo Beatles album. it's a very long album which makes it harder to re-listen to and staying engaged with it. Lots of the songs sound very folky which I kind of like and the backing tracks sound very busy (of course it's produced by Phil Spector.) George's vocals sound really nice in this (sky is blue, what's new.) The song Art of Dying sounds very reminiscent of While My Guitar Gently Weeps which I really like.
Not bad! A little long, but pretty good nonetheless.
HALLELUJAH MY SWEET LORD
(35 known/80 new)
The cards just never fell in the right order for this to have landed for me as a truly great and consequential album. But damned if it doesn’t always hold up. First time it’s ever really registered for me that the majority of the album (not just “Apple Scraps”) must be a massive influence in the jam-band world.
Me falta tiempo para escuchar. My sweet lord es la mejor y la que más recuerdo.
Don't have much to say other than nearly everything on this record is a winner (if not everything. Hard to remember stuff when its nearly 2 hours long). I mentioned yesterday how The Sex Pistols album was the longest 39 minutes I've listened to (despite liking the record), this is the shortest hour and fourty six minutes I've listened to, haha. Even silly little songs like Apple Scruffs are good. And you can tell a lot of these tracks feel like holdovers from his Beatles days. Had The Beatles used some of these, their records would have been different, but still great. Don't know if the instrumentals at the end "count" as part of the original tracklist (they were there originally, but they're different from everything else on the record), but those could have been left off, honestly, even if they too are great. Especially the Chuck Berry worship in Thanks for the Pepperoni. Definitely gonna listen to it again to see if I want to playlist anything and see if my opinion changes (I could see it getting a 5 on subsequent listens, my only problem really is the length even if everything is great. Double/triple albums are gonna struggle to get a 5 from me no matter how good they are. But off the top of my head, this is the best one I've heard).
super sprawa
Not sure if it's good but was roughly what I needed on that day
Hed halt scho vorallem sini zwöi Banger aber söscht trotz de Längi nüd wiiters wo mega usestecht. A my sweet lord fühli halt t Akörd ond allgemein das Feel-good elemänt ond esch au no huere noch a de Beatles aber halt au hüte guet gemacht und Feel-good
Not everything that George produced was my cup of tea, but some things are pure gold. A solid album from an under appreciated musician
Some good stuff, some nonsense. One of the better post-Beatles album I've heard. Feeling generous so a 4, but probably closer to a 3.5
Type of music that makes u wanna find god. Love my dad.
I feared this, because I like George - who doesn't - but tend to find his solo works a bit too sugary at times. But once My Sweet Lord was done with (mercifully early on), this turned out to be a bloody good record that I really enjoyed. Could've done with a bit less instrumental stuff at the end, and I also never, ever want to hear My Sweet Lord again. Still, a solid 4/5.
Bom álbum, apesar de dar a impressão que algumas músicas são "forçadas", no sentido em que não acrescentam muito ao álbum.
love George. this gets a 4 for the songs on here that I love - my favorite beatle <3 he can do no wrong : )
This could have easily of been a 5. Lots of great songs in here, mostly in the first half. There was way too much in between that could have been omitted. George needs to edit a little bit. I’m sure if I gave it multiple listens I’d find more value in some of those tracks. I don’t think I will be giving myself another two hours to try again.
I needed a second listen of this one to really get my head around it. It’s clear George was both exorcising the bad vibes of the Beatles and letting loose all his creativity, which meant an album that is probably 10 songs too many. But it’s a pure testament to George at how fucking good all those songs are…right up to the “Apple Jam” segment. Guitar wankery is guitar wankery, even when it’s the coolest and loveliest Beatle, and if we could get rid of the third LP, this probably would’ve been a perfect record. Still, it’s phenomenal. Grade A stuff. Love you George.
slide guitar to open the heavens beeebeebeebeebeebeebeeeeeeee
A good album slightly dragged down by the number of songs/length of the album. 1/3 of the album dropped and it's a definite 5 star album. It might even be a 5 star album because the other 2/3 is so good, but to be consistent with other long albums I've rated, I'm gonna give this one 4 stars.
Let me get this out of the way: this better be the only fucking triple album on this project. No album should be anywhere close to 2 hours, unless it’s some deluxe album filled with demos and other shit thrown in to make it feel “deluxe”. I already have a problem with double albums as is, especially ones from the seventies where it’s nothing but solos for 60% of it. Honestly this album is just a double album with an instrumental LP duct taped to it. And while I’m at it, that LP is forgettable. I actually don’t really consider it part of the actual album, since it feels like bonus. It just bloats an already stuffed album. Now, while I have my issues with double (or triple) albums, if there is enough good content to support a double album, I’m perfectly fine with that. And to tell you the truth, there was a lot of good songs on here. Kind of impressive for an overshadowed Beatle that’s not Ringo. Yeah, that one might have been below the belt. For real though, this might be a contender for the best solo effort by a former Beatle. Tapping into his spirituality and some of his experiences with his former band mates, Harrison brings a nice collection of mellow melodies and some good rock songs. I won’t say every song is a banger. Apple Scruffs and I Dig Love weren’t exactly my favorites. And I don’t think I needed two versions of Isn’t It A Pity. But there are some good hits, like Awaiting on You All, If Not For You, All Things Must Pass, and Art of Dying. If it wasn’t for some of the awkward stuff and the fucking length thanks to the stapled LP, this could have been one of my 5-stars. But hey, for a long album, I liked it and that’s honestly good enough for 4. Favorite track: If Not For You Other hits: Art of Dying, All Things Must Pass, My Sweet Lord, What Is Life, Let It Down
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I think I listened to this multiple times but it might just be that long that I didn't realize it was still going. Yea, it's way too long but some amazing songs as well. You can hear a lot of his influences of the time in the recording.
Super
Sneaky goat
Folky album with loads of variety between songs. Really good
Would.
good soup
really like what I've heard so far but I don't feel like listening to an almost 2 hour album right now, I'm so sorry. I will try to revisit in the future so I can get the whole experience. would love to give a higher score but having not listened to the full project, I can't in good faith give this any higher than a 4.
Классика. Единственная проблема — песен так много, что некоторые из них просто хуже остальных.
Pretty great, I liked at least half of the songs. Big fan of the first disc. The jam session stuff was fine, it’s all decent sounds but without lyrics and more development in general it isn’t something I care to listen to repeatedly
Knew more than anticipated
Great album. Not too beatleseee I thought it was done after listening to the first half but there’s more. This could have been one of the greatest if he would hav made it a single album. Anyway some great tracks on theee.
Maybe a bit overlong for what the album is - but I guess it is in reality one record with some bonus instrumentals. I quite liked the longer instrumentals, but they definitely feel a bit tacked on in the era of streaming, sitting awkwardly at the end of the tracklisting rather than being their own vinyl disc. But the rest of this album is just great. I listened to the 2020 version and the production is immaculate. Really highlights the music and Harrison's lyrics and makes you wonder what the Beatles missed by not having more songs written by him.
Thought it was great, but it's also very long - could be cut down maybe?
Amazing I've never listened to this album all the way through. The Band influence really speaks to me, even in the first few tracks. In addition to the big hits (My Sweet Lord and All Things Must Pass), I'd have you Anytime (co-written with Dylan), Wah-Wah, What is Life, Awaiting on you all are all totally standout tracks.
It really shows how much better the Beatles were because of George Harrisson (and possibly even been better if they listened to him more). My only complaint is that it might be a little too long.
I liked these songs, they were quite good! 4/5 though because it was very long and not as much an album as an assortment of songs.
4 stars! I've listened to this album hundreds of times.
The best of the Beatles solo albums. Could be better than most of the groups albums in general if it was a bit trimmed down. Perfect for a Sunday morning, just avoid the final 1/4th. 8/10
The album was not my cup of tea but I think it is a quality album. The feature track was the best song. Some songs remind me Creedence Clearwater Revival which was nice.
This was a really easy listen. I enjoyed it more than I expected to
Generally great.
Good shit
Loving the vibe of this for a calm Thursday at the office.
Pre-listening thoughts: I just think it’s really funny that we’ve gotten more Beatles solo stuff than their group stuff. We’ve gotten all of Paul’s solo stuff + Wings and now George. No sign of John/Yoko (scared) Post/during listening thoughts: insane Paul and John told this man no so many times he had to make a TWO HOUR album with their rejects. Some of these songs I understand why they weren’t a good fit for the Beatles but they’re good songs regardless. I really wish this were shorter like cmon George I know you could’ve cut the second version of Isn’t It a Pity and all the other ones that repeat and the backing tracks and demos. But whatever this is classic. 8/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nah Fav tracks: My Sweet Lord, Isn’t It a Pity (version one), What is Life, If Not For You, Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp, All Things Must Pass, Art of Dying Least fav tracks: it’s Johnnys birthday and the four instrumental tracks at the end
Gutes Album mit einer Mischung aus Gefühl, Musik und Rock. Top Songs sind „My Sweet Lord“, „Isn‘t It a Pity“ sowie „If Not For You“. Gerne mal Wiederhören.
The album has lots of potential. Iconic melodies, great riffs, and memorable solos. However, the length of the album makes some of the standout musicianship fade into a single jam sesh where the all songs blend into one long jam. I think if the ideas and songs were more fleshed out from long jams into a solid set of 10 songs, this album would be 5/5 stars. But, the length takes steam out of the sails and makes otherwise great songs forgettable.
Only listened to sgt pepper's and plastic ono before this one and I would like to adjust my rating for sgt pepper. This album should be above it but it's not a 5 either. It is too long for that with a lot of filler in between. This should have been two albums with the jam stuff clearly separated. I did like that better than the first part of the album though.
Ought to be five stars but it always bugged me that these could have three separate, really good albums, or two incredible ones.
Опять у нас битлы, теперь по отдельности. Вообще говоря, я сначала ожидал (судя по обложке) какой-то кантри-блюз, но внутри оказался интересный психоделический альбом, с прикольными звуками, песнями про хари кришну, грустными и мелодичными песнями и довольно неплохими инструменталами в конце. Хороший, в общем-то альбом, звучит крайне винтажно (опять музыка из 70х). Короче, если делать будет нечего - зацените
Stop with the 2 albums in one pleaseeeeee. "My Sweet Lord", I looove that vibe it reminds me of The Beatles, like George kept that vibe so much in that album in general ! George nooooo not you not the 7 minutes songs that's way too long even if "Isn't It a Pity" is awesome I love it. "Let It Down" what a song daaaamn, so smooth and deep and meaningful. "I Live For You" was soo damn good as well. George is clearly the underrated member of the Beatles, his work is amazing !!
I've reviewed this album before on a prior playthrough and to be honest, I still am not entirely onboard with giving it a 5. The album itself is a work of art and has so many moments where you think, "This is the Beatles!" but it just can't escape it in a bad way. Every time I think Paul is gonna come on the mic and it isn't there. This is by no means a bad album or undeserving of a 5, but I hyper-focus on this genre and anything 60s to 80s and when I put it up against it's legends, it just doesnt break the barrier.
ok 1/3 of the ay through, really like it so far. obv knew my sweet lord when it came on. i can hear the beatles influence, or rathger georges infl;uence in the bewatls. hoping for more blues tunes. what a wild mix of acoustic and electric from song to song, yet the album is cohesive. the songwiritng is interesting and thematic. i havent listened much to the lyrics i am working.
That was pretty good.
George really was sitting on a stack of music that John and Paul wouldn't let him put on Beatles albums.
4/5 george, you wrote some of my fave songs for the beatles but tackling this humongous album is not easy. a few notes on the songs as i go along: i’d have you anytime: lovely song but not really a song i’d want to start an album with. it feels like a middle song where you need some rest from some upbeat bangers. my sweet lord: heard it before, it’s a bit tiring to listen to 😅 wah-wah: okay i have listened to this several times and i now like it a lot. the electric guitar slaps. isn’t it a pity: such a long outro, but a nice song. what is life: genuinely really enjoy this song! if not for you: i like it!! behind that locked door: absolutely lovely choon mate. that pedal steel is gorgeous. let it down: oh this is a really cool chord progression!!! my fave song so far! run of the mill: another really nice song! summary disc 1: i’ve given it several listens and honestly quite like it a lot! disc 2: beware of darkness: may be my fave george solo song! it’s such a beautiful song. apple scruff: a much needed silly song after beware of darkness. ballad of sir frankie crisp: not bad not bad, some melody is similar to beware of darkness. all things must pass: another george favourite of mine. art of dying: OKAY THIS SLAPS!? isn’t it a pity: yes. again. i don’t know why this is on here twice in different versions 😅and i don’t know which version i like the most xD summary disc 2: after a re-listen i like it better than the first time listening. the apple studios jam disc 3 i will view as bonus content and not include in my rating… for the sake of listening to everything, i did listen to it.
One of the better Beatles solo projects
What is life is a soundtrack to some movie? I think I recognise it. I enjoyed this one - defo beatles vibe, very simple and sweet
Way too long
George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass is timeless, showcasing his profound talent and musical vision in a way that transcends his time with The Beatles. It’s a deeply spiritual and emotionally rich album, capturing Harrison at his creative peak. The sheer scope of the record allows him to explore a vast range of musical landscapes, from lush orchestral arrangements to intimate, stripped-down acoustic moments. Harrison's guitar work on All Things Must Pass is nothing short of exceptional. His playing is deeply expressive, filled with emotion and subtle nuances that reflect his growing maturity as an artist. Harrison’s command of the instrument is both virtuosic and soulful. He blends technical prowess with a deep understanding of tone and space, allowing his guitar to speak volumes where words fail. All Things Must Pass is not just an album; it's a personal journey, and Harrison’s guitar is its guiding light, reminding us of his unmatched ability to blend beauty with raw, unfiltered passion.
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I love GEORGE. I know My Sweet Lord which is a tremendous song. I do know the legendariness of this album. Double disc.
Great solo Beatles album
Yeah, not bad.
There's alot to take in on this one but Iike the flow and more here than most Beatles albums.