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My Sweet Lord best song ever?
Who knew that not liking the Beatles would translate to not liking one of their solo projects?
Excellent songs, if overproduced. 4.5
ngl lowk enjoyed this didnt expect to but lasted ages i could only rly enjoy for a couple songs at a time tho gotta take breaks yk coz allat rock makes a man go crazy i would say 3.5 coz cant rly listen all at once would lowk make me go insane
pretty boring
good music best consumed in small doses tho because songs follow similar structure
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
Boring and all sounded the same. Didnt finish this marathon of a snoozefest
Really cool hearing how similar yet different to The Beatles this album is. I liked the instrumental/guitar riffs on many of the tracks
So Beatley in parts. Did George provide the foundation for some of the Beatles' most swelling beds and choruses or did he learn this from being a Beatle? Overall, as I thought it would be. Some decent tunes but way to many that are uninteresting. A big old vomit of songs written over the years. I didn't find the magic. But better for trying.
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.
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
It's 2.5 HOURS LONGG
Wish you could give have stars cause this is better than McCartney
Decent
It was enjoyable but too long. A curated version would be a 5.
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.
I think this might be the best solo Beatle album. Probably is. Likely makes Harrison the best solo Beatle.
George writes a lot of songs and songs them
10/10
Nice album, I like "My Sweet Lord" most. Second disc is a bit repetitive.
I love this album!!
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)
A bit bloated but some great hits.
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.
My sweet lord Art of dying Hear me lord I remember jeep
a 2 hour mellow jamming album with many instrumental tracks and remixes of itself on side B … ok George let’s make it hard It did take me couple of days to get through but ultimately it did grew on me, can’t deny there’s lots of good music here. Type of album I can play and just read or work for hours
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.
As big of a Beatles fan as I am, the solo careers largely miss me except for John’s wanderings. I mean, they defined and stood above an entire decade, a bridge between early rock’n’roll and what it turned into in its various strands. What else is there to do when you reach that kind of artistic and societal, global success? Mostly it’s: bitch about each other and also return to the well and sing about love. Throw in a whole mess of spiritual concerns and you have the entirety of All Things Must Pass. I dunno, I’ve tried with this multiple times over the years, focusing in on a few tracks at points, doing the entire thing (jams included), seeing what GH liked enough to keep in live sets, etc. And the result is almost always the same: I want to listen to Abbey Road. George gets a lot of love for being the quiet one, which allows you to project anything you want onto him: deep, passionate, cute, hurt, wise, heartfelt, wide-eyed, gregarious. To me he just seems like a dude and as a musician one who benefitted tremendously from having collaborators either at or above his level. Preston and Voorman aside, they are not present here. I do admire the “wall of sound” approach revisited here by George and Spector and one can make a case it set things in motion like shoegaze. There are interesting songs and some melodies here and there are also several attempts at internalizing the drones of raga into the conventions of rock music - guitar, drums, bass, maybe some keys, vocals - yielding songs that don’t have many changes, if any. The lyrics, not unlike John’s, grow more and more basic, simple, to the point, but hanging over all of this is...he’s a freakin’ Beatle! It’s George! The band just broke up! He also really does not like Paul! As such, it’s hard to hear these songs separate from that, nor from the trends of the late 60s that his heroes/friends Dylan, The Band, and Clapton started or were in the middle of continuing. I dunno, one day I might find something here to go back to, but it really wasn’t until he hooked up with Lynne and co. that I heard something that best used his talents (to what end, well...).
decently vibey but had me googling “did george harrison convert to hinduism”
3.5/5 Adorable lyrics and overall fun sound. Too long and disorganized to qualify a four for me
Not bad! A little long, but pretty good nonetheless.
THE rebound album Really put an 11 min song at the end 💀💀
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.
pretty boring, sorry george
HALLELUJAH MY SWEET LORD
(35 known/80 new)
my sweet lord the only real banger
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.
3.4
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.
Not for me.
Me falta tiempo para escuchar. My sweet lord es la mejor y la que más recuerdo.
The remastered/rereleased version of this record is a mess. There are so many repeats (different versions) of songs and extended versions and every song is in a different order than the original pressing. I love how modern tech can gives us the ability to hear all of these albums without having to go and get the physical copy someway, but I wish I could hear this in its original form. This album could be cut back by at least 40% and still be really good, but the length is a bit much, particularly since there are like 4 songs that have 2 versions. I really like early George stuff, and shows that he was more than just a really good guitarist, he can write some strong lyrical content too. 7.0/10 #55/1001
Went back to listen. It should have been four stars. It cemented my opinion that he's my favourite songwriter from the Beatles. I side with those reviewers who describe these songs as having been overlooked by Lennon & Macca, for whatever reason, rather than being less good than theirs. They're good songs. But yes, it needed a really good edit. It's understandable that he spewed it all out in one go but it stopped it from being an objectively good album.
Some good tracks and some truly terrible ones. I think if he’d cut the rubbish he’d have had a good album that wasn’t too long to endure
If this album were half as long I would have liked it more. It felt very one note and dragged on a bit.
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).
If you only listen to the original tracks (the track list is on the Wikipedia page) it makes it much less of a pain in the arse to listen to Some songs I quite enjoyed, like the title track and both parts to Isn't It a Pity (and that last three track run is amazing), but others were just average. It wasn't consistent enough for me. Some of these average ones should be cut out for the sake of easiness
super sprawa
There are flashes of brilliance on this album, but there is too much bloat. Some songs are absolutely in 5 territory, while others are more 2-3. The jams are fun but not really conducive to an album. 3.5, I round down 1=Crap that shouldn't be here 2=I didn't like it but get why it's here 3=I thought it was ok or even like it, get why it's here, but won't revisit 4=I like it, will revisit 5=This is some of the best music I've ever heard and will continue listening to it
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.
classic
Why do I keep getting triple albums on the days I've got the least time to actually listen to them? Anyway, George Harrison looks like a gnome on this, which makes it disappointing that it's really not all that whimsical. Plus, Nina Simone makes the versions of "My Sweet Lord" and "Isn't It a Pity" on this completely and totally obsolete with her unsung classic Emergency Ward! Probably like a 2.5, but I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt because the aforementioned Nina Simone album is so good it justifies all this excess.
By all accounts a well loved classic album, but the main descriptive word I'd personally use is long. This album is very, very long and thanks to the various reissues, remasters and remixes its almost impossible to find the shorter original version (only 104 minutes!) in the original order. Side A and B are very solid with Harrison outlining his vision, a good mix of hits and more thoughtful folk rock, but the further down the road the rarer the quality cuts become. You can have too much of a good thing.
Not sure if it's good but was roughly what I needed on that day
George is a full heart with a small tear
yeah it's fine but it goes on a bit, and don't think we need alternate takes and instrumental versions of songs.
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
wow
Great songs, but too long and too much noodling
Wonderful! If George Harrison is anywhere in your top 4 Beatles, you'll probably enjoy this.
didn’t listen
Too long and the songs sound more or less all very similar to one another. The religious songs did not appeal to me. It was not a bad album but the length, the decision to put on some songs twice in different versions, and the mushy mixing in many of the songs absolutely killed it for me. 2 stars.
Too tired for notes. Just no.
Not everything that George produced was my cup of tea, but some things are pure gold. A solid album from an under appreciated musician
Seminal, best post-beatles production.
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
so very long. the ending got pretty damn cool but i was sick of it by that point so didn’t appreciate it much. it was good but not good enough to constitute almost 2 hours
Ниче так даже прикольно
Outstanding. Great tunes all around
A truly wonderful album. Not my favourite Beatle but possibly my favourite Beatle solo album
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would, but it loses a star for the unnecessary “jam” tracks at the end.
I was expecting not to like it, on the basis that the only song I don't like on Sgt Pepper is the one Harrison wrote, but I actually enjoyed most of it a lot. I've had My Sweet Lord stuck in my head all day and liked Wah-Wah, though I can't see me ever revisiting the jam tracks at the end - I fundamentally don't see the attraction in listening to a recording of a jam session. 3/5 (3.5 if I was allowed half stars)
Some good songs on here but the whole thing is just too dang long. If some of these were left out of the album it might've been a 4.
Type of music that makes u wanna find god. Love my dad.
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
Nice album, didn’t wow me though
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!
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.
Nice and easy album although the re-issued version had a number of songs which isn't bad when they are new but I do not need to hear various iterations of the same songs.
Harrison is probably my favorite Beatle honestly. But this album is waaaaaay too goddamn long. It's as if all of George's pent up frustration with the Beatles stifling his creativity just exploded all over the studio and he couldn't bear to dispense with at least a dozen or so mediocre (at best) songs on this triple album to have one cohesive and interesting record. The quiet Beatle my ass! 2/5 Album 54/1001
SOOOOO good but SOOOOO long.
This is the Beatles going supernova. A triple album of Harrison's work developed through the late 60s. Its got Clapton. Its got Spector and Dylan and its got a Who's Who of 60s session musicians (Ginger Baker hiding out a jam number even!). After this explosion there wasn't more than elemental gases dispersed throughout the galaxy to be sucked up by shitty 70s bands. I'd Have You Anytime starts quite fusiony before reverting to a bit more of a late Beatles structure. My Sweet Lord is a really moving moving chord progressions and lyrics which do a great job of maintaining western pop credibility despite being a krishna chant. Hearing Isn't it a Pity for the first time tells me that Pink Floyd have a lot of explaining to do about where their influences for Dark Side of the Moon came from. What is Life has an amazing northern soul drum track from Jim Gordon. If Not for You should have probably stayed in Dylan's hands, Spector's maximalist production doesn't do it justice. Harrison doing country in Behind that Locked Door is surprisingly good, there's some really satisfying slide guitar and more than enough pop sensibility to stop it from getting too boring. Let it Down is again proto-Dark Side and much less wanky (still kind of wanky). Its amazing how many of these tracks have quite complex time signatures, struggling to even count out Run of the Mill. At this point we are one third of the way through and my ears are getting a little fatigued. I don't think it helps that there are a lot of slow songs like Beware of Darkness, again a spacey Dark Side number. Apple Scruffs is Smiley Smiles level deranged which is cool I suppose. There's some fun mouth organ. The rest of the second disc is great. If I'd listened to it first I would have written a paragraph about it instead of the second disc but also I'm kind of struggling to say anything new. Its George Harrison releasing a huge backlog of stuff that was suppressed by Lennon and McCartney. Its really good but its Beatles cutting room floor and Pink Floyd inspo and that's what it sounds like and I'm not sure you need to say much more. There are occasionally some more interesting notes. Art of Dying would have made a great Bond film but also some almost Mr. Bungle esque pastiche with mexican horns. Last disc is blues jams. I love instrumentals and jam tracks and these are perfectly fine. As mentioned above this is like a great tribute to the session players that made the 60s possible. This is a great monument, but that's all it is. Its for visiting and paying respects, not for daily driving.
Wasn't bad.
Bom álbum, apesar de dar a impressão que algumas músicas são "forçadas", no sentido em que não acrescentam muito ao álbum.
Too much of an ok thing. Sprawling beyond the confines of Beatles pop songs this is a loose jammy pastoral album with lots of psych, spiritual searching, and bucolic atmospheres. Tender vocals, unhurried pacing, maximalist wall of sound instrumentation but a relatively murky reverby production style, and a clean/acoustic core give it a gentle relaxed soothing but melancholy feel. Bluesy slide and twangy country lapsteels guitar over loads of it for an additional layer of pathos. The melodic style and harmonies are so classic and familiar from the Beatles, but it has a very Big Pink aesthetic that's a big departure. I have a lot of patience for bluesy jams, these are just fine, nothing remarkable, like blind faith or traffic outtakes, or just want a bar band noodles on to warm up. The longest one is best though as it evolves through a few phases in an interesting way, the rest are just 12 bar progressions with solos.
Ook een klassiekert, easy.
Muzak basically 4/10
Fühlt sich sehr nach Beatles an, ziemlich lang aber bleibt konstant. 3 1/2.
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.
Others may not agree with me, but the Beatles are one of those groups that are more than the sum of their parts. I like this fine, but when I want to hear a Beatle I'm just going to listen to the Beatles.
love George. this gets a 4 for the songs on here that I love - my favorite beatle <3 he can do no wrong : )
Solid album, although not my go-to when it comes to the Beatles or solo albums since.
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.
TRIPLE? A triple album? Brah... There's some truly great stuff in here, and with the proper editing I could have easily justified giving it a 5, but the bloat drags it down. Way down. This could and should have been 1/3 5-Star Album, 1/3 Deep Cuts Album, 1/3 unrecorded scrap (i.e. Apple Jam).
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.
The guitar work on this record is truly top notch. The slide playing in particular is peak Harrison. The Spector production is possibly his best as well. It has a lot of his usual elements of sound but feels even more complete. Yes, it’s one of the songs I was most familiar with coming in, but What is Life definitely stands out as my favorite track. The album is definitely a LONG one, somewhere between 24 and 28 tracks depending on which version and clocking in around 2 hours, so it does drag on a bit and I mentally checked out somewhere around song 13 or 14, which is its reason for 3 stars instead of the higher score it could have earned based on taking the 10-12 best songs from the sessions. Lyrically, my man was GOING THROUGH IT. Between the ending of the Beatles and a failing marriage? Good god there are some sad ones in there. Men will literally release a triple album with Phil Spector instead of going to therapy.
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
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.
Not my taste. Some short passages are quite charasteristic and the general vibe is very Beatles-like, but it lacks the energy and rebelness of the full band.
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
This might be the most Beatles sounding album of any non-Beatles album I've heard
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
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I’m sorry, this probably deserves higher but it’s soooo long.
Weren’t bad just seemed to go on forever
Heel rustige muziek. Prima te luisteren, maar niet mijn favoriete muziek. Zit ook weinig pakkende melodie in.
One of my all time favorites …
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.
great and immortal
What's not to like from George Harrison?
Super
Pretty good.
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
Sneaky goat
nice discovery
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??
Kind of cozy, kind of boring.
Folky album with loads of variety between songs. Really good
I love you George!!!!!!
Would.
good soup
Kind of just...boring music? Good for zoning out or ambience.
Nice and chill
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
George is probably the best Beatle
The first third of this album is amazing. The random other versions are unnecessary. They’re not terrible, but it feels like so much bloat weighing it down-like I can’t even finish it. But the first third is so good, so I round up to a three. (I thought this album would be higher until I realized I had to listen to all this other stuff.)
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.
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.
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.
George at his finest
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.
Great album! I love a few songs on here. Not something I'd listen to too often.
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.
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.
Тут неглядя 5 звёзд, а то и 10 бы поставил, один из лучших альбомов, чего уж тут. Харрисон 💔
4 stars! I've listened to this album hundreds of times.
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!
All Things Must Pass is wildly considered the best of The Beatles solo albums and probably deservedly so. George has so much music built up that had to be released this turned into a TRIPLE album. As everyone knows, double albums are the worst invention in human history so this is way too much. But it really is beautiful. Just too long 6.3/10
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
Great album all around. Definitely one of the best, if not the best, solo Beatles albums
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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
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
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.
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
One hell of an album, that's for sure. Harrison is certainly prolific, but its length is also its biggest detriment - after a while you start hankering for something else.
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.
My sweet George
Nicht schlecht aber auch nicht spannend
Ganz schön laaaaang. Kann man mal aber mal so hören.
кто придумал делать альбомы по 2 часа? 3/5, довольно неплохо, но затянуто слишком, что пиздец
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.
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
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.
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 !!
Just good
Very good.
It’s ok. Couple toe tappers suspended in fluff. When it’s good it’s good but not great, but when it’s bad it’s just ok. It’s a mild hot sauce without much to write home about.
1970s rock
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.
I’ve never listened to this album
FUCKING BRILLLLLIANNNTTTT
listened to disc 1 few times before and finally listened to disc 2 after it showed here. enjoyed
That was pretty good.
Soft rock. Good listen. Artist is one of the members of the Beatles
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...)
I mean, sure. But at the end if the day it's very preachy, very quarter-Beatles
Fine, I admit it… This is the best solo Beatles album and yes, it is 5*, all 2 bloody hours of it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fine. Better than I expected.
George really was sitting on a stack of music that John and Paul wouldn't let him put on Beatles albums.
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
da sempre il mio scarafaggio prefe 🥰
Would be a 4 but it’s crazy bloated
It's just so boring. And so long. I fuckin hate the Beatles man
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.
Why so long? Not a question I get asked often.
My all time favorite Beatles solo album.
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
The album was good but it just kept going on, and for this exercise makes it tricky to stay engaged. The album is 2 hours long as it’s 2-sided, the music is generally good but sometimes a shorter album will leave you wanting more, this left me wanting less. 5/10.
Really liked it to start! And then it just kept going and going and going. Favourite song: My Sweet Lord Least: Out of the Blue
Its pleasant listening but tbh, maybe too long. Fav = if not for you
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.
If you release a triple album you didn’t release 1
Not really my vibe honestly. I’m a little bored by it. Nothing too bad to the ears, nothing I wanna skip, it’s listenable, just not enjoyable for me.
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.
Beatles fucking sucks and so does every solo act from past members.
Really suffers from its length. It has some interesting songs, but I'm on my fifth attempt to go through it and I haven't managed to complete it.
uzun ama güzel
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
I love GEORGE. I know My Sweet Lord which is a tremendous song. I do know the legendariness of this album. Double disc.
More of the same
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.
OK, couple of familiar tunes. Very Beatles feel
Another good folk rock album. Ending your album with 23 minutes of jam session is quite bold.
Of course I didn't use a private session on Spotify for this one. I like a lot of the songs on this album. Whenever I listen to a double album I think "Wow. this would be an excellent album if it didn't have half of these songs." This double album was no exception, I would start with cutting those meandering jams songs at the end. I get Harrison had something to prove after having some of his song writing stifled while in the Beatles,
Near flawless the best of the beatle solo albums, many stand out tracks.
Whew! All Things Must Pass is tough to rate. That was a lot of music to get through. It’s my biggest issue with double, or in this case, triple albums. Too much material. Take the best songs, put them together and make a classic album. To be fair though, a majority of this project is pretty good. It wasn’t until the very end where I started skipping through songs. I get it. First album after the Beatles break up. George had a lot to say and probably prove. That’s fine. Getting your ideas rejected while being in the most famous band in the world surely takes a toll. I did enjoy the “Wall of Sound” production. It’s an added piece that kept me engaged. At the end of the day, I just don’t know if I would listen to the album again, much less, many more times. I’m leaning no, to a slight maybe. So noncommittal. Right or wrong, I’m going a middle of the road 3 for this one. 3/5
Never listened to this in full and I’m glad I did coz is good
Strong Stuff. George proving he’s got plenty good songs here. Too bad he couldn’t write any more good songs cos this is the only album of his worth listening to. Fight me Also apple jam stuff is rubbish
A bit long but it’s a double album so I’ll give it some slack. Georgey boy did well on this one, album cover kinda goes hard too
Excellent album. Lots of great songs on the album.
My sweet Lord - and Hare Krishna.
A George Harrison TRIPLE album!? Who likes drinking from the fire hose? I guess technically it's a double-album with a bonus "Apple Jam" LP. Thankfully it is pretty great. Around 2 hours long that didn't seem that long at all. Harrison was undeniably a talented musician and songwriter. Fortunately and unfortunately for him he was in a band with two of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. While it is good overall, the problem is there is just too much. Spotify's version appears to be the 30th anniversary edition which includes even more than the original release. I agree with what some reviews say, there could be a 5-star album in here somewhere but it would take some work to find it.
Listened Before? N Interesting solo Beatles member album here. It's very Beatles-esque. Seems like a direction the band could have gone had they continued. Sort of a hybrid of their late psychedelic work along with their early pop stuff. I found this one pretty groovy. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: What Is Life
A loooonnggg boy, but a goooood boy! 7/10
An (kind of) unexpected surprise, but I enjoyed every single minute of this record.
Hard to imagine repeated listens to the entire album. A playlist feature helps to build something digestible. And there is more than enough fine things here. For the most part the songwriting is strong. The musicianship can't be faulted. Maybe at times the production is not well defined.
really great folk stuff here. but with there being two discs it’s just so long (2 hours) and can’t really listen to the whole thing in one sitting. i’d say half is good and half is okay, but it leads me to skip some songs that are 9 minutes of instrumentals
Não sei se estava no clima para esse álbum, mas foi uma tortura escutar ele. Irei escutar novamente uma outra hora para ver se muda minha avaliação, mas por enquanto... péssimo álbum
Less is more.
Would have been a 4 but for the length
consider the third lp as bonus tracks (do the same for Sandanista)
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.
This isn't an album. It's a vast collection of random songs that Harrison had lying about on the cutting room floor, including some good ones. Shame - he could have made a masterpiece, but this isn't a good listen.
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
1. anytime - 1.5 2. lord - 2.5 3. uuah - 1 4. pity - 1.5 5. life - 1 6. you - 1 7. door - 1.5 8. douun - 1.5 9. mill - 1.5 10. live - 1.5 11. darknezz - 1.5 12. douun - 1.5 13. life - 1.5 14. lord - 1.5 15. darknezz - 1.5 16. apple - 1.5 17. crizp - 1 18. auuaiting - 1 19. pazz - 1.5 20. dig - 1 21. art - 1.5 22. pity - 1.5 23. lord - 1.5 24. jonny - 0 25. plug - 1.5 26. jeep - 2 27. peperoni - 2 28. blue - 2
This shit ass bruh, my sweet lord dope tho
This album is a banger. Second song My Sweet Lord slaps like crazy. I have never listened to George Harrison's solo stuff but this is really good. Very Bob Dylan-esque. Very underrated Beatle if you ask me. So close to being a 5 for me but I don't think I can give out a 5 that easily. If this was a decimal scale it would be a 4.8
Straight classic
"Ok boys it's a wrap, we've got a stone cold classic on our hands." "Wait, wait, what if.... bear with me, what if we add a whole extra album with over 30 minutes of nothing but directionless jam-wankery, but like with totally cool cats and we had a really cool time?" "Is there any enjoyment for the casual listener, who wasn't in the room, to be had?" "Little to none." "3 LP's it is!"
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.
It's really interesting to see Harrison with the restrictor plate off and just feeling free. I also love when you get to hear the reject songs, the ones that didn't make the cut. McCartney and Lennon may have been right, but Harrison was also amazing. Crazy that the stars aligned to bring them and Ringo together.
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.
would be very nice if the stupid rock didn't ruin it
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.
This is like the sequel to the Beatles Discography. Out of all the Beatles, maybe it is Harrision that retained the 'Beatles' sound the most. Also maybe he was the best Beatle. The first 7 odd tracks on the first side are some of the best from the album. If Harrison was being more precise, he could've created an incredible album with just those songs. Instead, we got a triple album that took a hell of a long time to listen to. For me, around the last 4 tracks which just make up guitar solos/free styling guitar stuff, sort of dilute the album. I appreciate the entire album as a body of work though, seems like the type of work where you come back countless times and discover a new favourite track. It also helps to be feeling good when listening to this; it is quintessential happy music, with a dash of melancholy trailing throughout. "All things must pass" is a mature, varied journey into George Harrison's musical mind. Some of my favourite discoveries include: 'what is life' and 'apple scruffs'. And of course, obviously, Sweet Lord is a brilliant song.
# 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
Med tanke på hur långt album det är, så finns det förvånansvärt lite tråkiga stunder. Till och med inte en enda.
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.
One of the better post beatles projects. All good stuff in here, still could have been edited down.
Despite any criticism this album receives, I absolutely adore it. 5 stars!
Loved every song I listened to. Lots of hits for sure! Little too long though
It's George Harrison, of course it's good. But honestly not really my cup of tea. I liked it, but didn't love it.
Took a long time to finally listen to this album. Need to listen to it more. Very peaceful and moving. 4.5/5
Cool. C'est quand même marrant comme le morceau 1 et le morceau 8 à la 30'' se ressemblent. C'était ma contribution du jour :)
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
Sorry Georges, but it bored me.
Écoute très ennuyante, que fait cet album dans cette sélection ?
underrated, did not know it but loved it.
What an amazing album. A lot of variations in songs.
Very flat for me on the first listen—way too long as well. I just have to accept that I’m not hippie enough to endure this endless parade of songs in a state of ecstasy … and to enjoy the album cover. That said, a few tracks do stand out fairly quickly (Beware of Darkness, Let It Down, Wah-Wah, or Hear Me Lord). It goes down easy, with a blissful smile—like honey: smooth, a little syrupy, maybe even a bit sappy. More often than not, this sounds like The Beatles… just, well, not as good. And Harrison is no Lennon nor even McCartney when it comes to singing. I get the context on why people might give it 5 stars - the shadow of The Beatles, Harrison’s songwriting talents finally recognized, Clapton and Dylan in the mix—but honestly, I’ll save my high scores for albums from the same era that actually shook me. As one reviewer put it, … and that perfectly sums up how I feel : “There’s probably a 4 or 5 stars album buried in here, but I’ll be damned if I’m gonna spend another 2 hours trying to find it.”
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.
This was ok, some songs hood
Double album was a bit ott, but not bad.
Fantastic
Could be a 5 but too long
A perfect album by the best Beatle.
All things must pass, and I'm glad these two hours finally did
This was always gong to be a tough listen. I cannot stand The Beatles, and I despise double albums. I was not pleasantly surprised although the last part of this album is, strangely, better than the first.
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!
21/02/25 I wasn't really sold on the album, and 2 hours was way too long.
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
Bored.
I haven't played this for many years, but listening to it now is like hearing from an old friend. Still hear the joy he felt after breaking away from the Beatles and unleashing all the great music he had stored up. I would give this five stars but for the unnecessary and self-indulgent inclusion of the boring jam on the third disc. Oh, well. He'd been anxious to break away from the stifling atmosphere of the Fab Four for a long time. So, a little self-indulgence may have been warranted and, certainly, forgiven.
My Sweet Lord this does go on. It's got a single album of great songs, but just like Sandinista! and 69 Love Songs guys pls some editing. Also - sorry - the slight whiff of the Travelling Wilberries hangs over some of this. So anyway 3 stars.
A much more gripping listen than I had remembered it being. Loads of ideas, some Beatle-isms, of course, but really well-executed
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
There's a 5/5 album buried in here, but 2 hours is simply too long for my taste, especially when a lot of it is filler. Ending with 11 minutes of instrumental is rough.