All Things Must Pass

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

8/10 Favorite Tracks: *Art of Dying*, Isn't A Pity (Part 1 & 2) Least Favorite: Awaiting on you All, I Remember Jeep

The first half plus is brilliant….really plods along with some tracks that could have been cut toward the end of the album

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

Kelvollista taustamusiikkia, mutta en sen suuremmin luultavasti kuuntelisi.

4 stars

**An ok album, maybe 5 out of 28 tracks had a different sound. Most sounded similar. Easy listening, no loud banging instruments. Pleasant but redundant.

Das durchschnittlichste Album ever

It's okay. I'm not a huge Beatles fan, but it's not bad. I'll be generous. 3/5

Very pleased to discover more of George Harrison. Even the jam sessions at the end are pleasant as long as you are in the right environment.

One of the greatest albums of all time

So many serene songs. George Harrison is such an under appreciated Beatle.

I was pretty bored most of the time. Kinda reminded me of Mac Demarco for a lot of it. (I guess you could say it’s more one way than the other) It’s interesting how any of the Beatles in isolation really demonstrate’s one component in their sound, which was so much more than the sum of it’s parts.

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

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

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

Without disc 2 this would be a 5. Love the slide guitar (what is this, 2023?). Standouts are My Sweet Lord, Isn’t it a Pity (although I prefer galaxie 500’s cover), and If Not for You. Disc 2 doesn’t really add anything new and the jamming at the end got tiresome.

This is a great album with so many of his best songs. Still I think it would be even better if about 20-25 minutes were cut. Keeps it at a high 4 for me

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

Stellar album by my favourite Beatle. I don't think I had listened to this album in it's entirety prior to this and especially in one sitting. Daunting with the number of tracks.

Dobar mi je ovaj album, vrtimo često neke stvari s njega, ali brate šta je s albumima od 10h, pa tko ima vremena za to 🫠 uništi mi cijeli dojam kad ne mogu u miru poslušati. Osim toga, lijepa peglica. 4/5,7.5/10

it's just a classic

имба.

Excellent

Just a bunch of very well written songs. Ultimately, I think this would've been better as two or three separate albums.

Besides being a Beatle, had a great solo career.Great voice, great songs.

Some bangers. A vibe.

Groovy but also much too long. Most of it is missing that particular Beatles twinkle but it's way better than Imagine.

Interesting album, very distinctly George Harrison

Åbenbart en fra the Beatles der er underrated og lavede et solo album som viste sig at være rigtig godt. Jeg synes det er rigtig fint rock/pop folk sing and songwriter.

ja, ist halt nur der eine von vier; aber ganz ok

Very good.

Just looking at the songs, it's a 5 star album. But I can't stand the production on most tracks and there's no need to include the jam tracks. 4.5

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

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

There is no doubt there is an impressive collection of songs on this album. I just think it has to lose a star for being so long. It's probably 5 stars if it's an hour shorter.

It was going so well until the blues odyssey at the end.

Dit is ongelofelijk prima muziek. Helemaal niks mis mee, lekker om te luisteren. Misschien zelfs wel heerlijk. Leg één van die platen op je platenspeler, draai hem om zodra het stil wordt. En dan de dag erop of een week later luister je één van de twee andere platen van dit album. Uiteindelijk draai je een keer de derde schijf. Of je draait gewoon altijd alleen maar de eerste, omdat die toch het lekkerst is, of iets dergelijks. Dan is het top. Als je hem nu als dwangvoeding alle drie de platen achter elkaar naar binnen forceert ga ik wel enigszins in verzet, want wanneer een album langer duurt dan een fatsoenlijke film ben je verkeerd bezig. Zeker als ook nog die alom geroemde maar door mij toch wel gehate wall of sound van de ietwat moordzuchtige ome Phil erbij komt kijken. Ik besluit om de plaat er deze keer niet op af te rekenen. Ome Sjors heeft prima werk geleverd. Neem er zoveel of zo weinig van als je zelf wil. John Lennon en die gekke Yoko mogen op één nummer meeklappen, dat zal ook minimaal een halve ster waard zijn voor menig muziekliefhebber. Dit is een kwaliteitsalbum. Je zou hem vanwege de hoes al bijna halen, ware het niet dat dit soort LPs tegenwoordig duurder zijn dan een dagje Efteling inclusief parkeren. Toch wel een stevige 4 sterren.

i get the hate, the album strokes its own ego so hard and it has tons of filler. But the songs that hit, hit like a truck. Good ass guitar.

Дълъг албум с посредствени песни

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

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

Listen george is my guy but this is too much okay. Stand-out: My Sweet Lord

Meh. I'm not impressed

it's such a long album, especially for someone not into the beatles. i get why it's in here hahahaha, but man does this album drag so much in the 2nd half, by the end it just feels like a jam session lmao. it has some good tracks tho. fav song: my sweet lord

Man, as a way to make a statement to the Beatles he did. Just the perfect way to do that. However, seriously this album doesn't need to be this long. I wish I could appreciate it more but it would be a lot better if it was just reduced which could have made this album so much easier to enjoy. This song has brilliant elements, amazing drums, experimental guitar bits and everything else. Harrison gives a connection as he owns himself in this album grants a really good impression from his quieter role in the Beatles. I understand the context, but not for me.

Not sure if I was just listening to some mega extended / remastered version of this album but it seemed to go on forever. There are some exceptional songs sprinkled in here, but I think it was mostly pretty unexciting. If this album was trimmed down to like 10 songs it would probably get a 4 or even a 5/5. Fav song: My Sweet Lord

Альбом від колишнього учасника The Beatles, якій вважається його найкращою сольною роботою, та і взагалі кращім альбомом серед усіх, які випустила легендарна «ліверпульська четвірка» після розпаду. Альбом просто величезний і у свій час виходив аж на трьох платівках. На ньому ми чуємо як пісні, що Harrison писав для The Beatles, так і його власні роботи. Ну і також, тут просто безліч гостьових учасників, яких лінь перераховувати, скажу, що серед них був Eric Clapton. Коротше кажучи, легендарний альбом по всім параметрам. Проте «регалії» мене, чесно кажучи, мало цікавлять, адже найголовнішим для мене було зрозуміти, чи зможе він мені сподобатись через багато років. Адже вперше я його почув ще у шкільному віці, і для мене підлітка, що фанатів тоді від перших альбомів Hypocrisy та пізнавав страшний світ «чорного металу», він здався «страшною нудятиною». Звісно, зараз його було слухати куди цікавіше. «Слайд» гітара Джорджа, звучить шикарно, а фолкові елементи - створюють відповідний «духовний»настрій. Та і загалом тема «духовності» є провідною на цьому альбомі, і щоб це зрозуміти варто просто подивитись на назви пісень) Вокальні акомпанементи також вражають і додають звуку «щільності». Та і загалом саме звучання тут вельми «насичене», та часом складається враження, що слухаєш якусь «оркестрову музику». Тож альбом мене вразив, та що найголовніше, подарував приємне відчуття усвідомлення, наскільки, з роками, збагатився мій музичний смак. Ще був би він трохи коротший - ціни б йому не було)

Its excellent, a bit too long

I Dick Love, I Love Dick 9/10

I like a bit of George Harrison but I was thinking to myself 'flip, this thing is over two hours long!'. Need not have worried. It flies by and there's some lovely stuff on here. Yes, it's meandering but if you're in the mood it's great.

The quiet Beatle is responsible for the epic "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," Revolver's opener "Taxman," and the local morning news perpetual background of "Here Comes The Sun." He also played sitar of several of the Beatles flirtation with non-Western instrumentation and philosophy, also remained devoted to the tenants of Hare Krishna "My Sweet Lord" a tender folk ballad to a deity who is perpetually young and jubilant. (Lora Logic, punk rock saxophonist of X-Ray Spex and Essential Logic has her own ode to Krishna entitled "Fanfare in the Garden.") But, if the Beach Boys could have a quasi-controversial hit with "God, Only Knows" (because Christians are literal and fear ambiguity) why shouldn't "My Sweet Lord" be the first single from All Things Must Pass? "What Is Life" is a song whose melody I originally heard in Khmer sung by Ros Sereysothea, the Golden Voice of Phnom Penh.

I enjoyed this as a kinda FU to John and Paul, like George throwing a gauntlet down and making the best post-Beatles record. It is long. The 3rd LP didn’t need to be there. But the songwriting is top notch.

Classic easy 5

3.75 Really enjoyed the Bluesy later half of the album.

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

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

My Sweet Lord

Again, another 2 hour plus album. Any album 2 hours is more is just taking the piss.

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

Bit overblown but fine-ish.

Nunca falla

Masterpiece

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

One of the reasons George is my favorite Beatle.

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

276/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

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

Amazing debut album!

1st one was nice with the guitar and the slow relaxed drums. Otherwise, the music is quite slow for me personally and the singing isn’t particularly deeply soothing or pleasant.

what a legend

My dad loves The Beatles so it was nice to understand one of the member better, I was even surprised to recognise some songs as I didnt know they were George Harrison. Still a bit too long to listen to all at once.

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

Beatles never were my cup of tea really, this album has some good classic but agree with others far too long and too many B-sides!

Serious contender for greatest album of all time.

Killer. It's fun to hear an album that you've heard so many songs from strung together. Hot take, maybe it didn't need to be a triple album, but a ton of great songs on it.

This album very much feels like if the White Album only had songs like Long Long Long, Savoy Truffle, and While My Guitar.. on it. The songwriting is quality but there isn't much variation, and it lasts for almost 2 hours.

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

good rainy day vibes

Very good

A nice work. I'm well familiar with this album. It's the type that newcomers will listen to and think, "I didn't know George Harrison wrote that song!"

Good stuff, it's remarkable to me that he was putting this together in the midst of all the chaos of the Beatles break-up. My only complaint is the length, I could see this being a double album but triple, really??

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

Very very good songwriting, cool instrumentals. Still very old and boring. Just basic rock production.very cool cover art

второй диск не нужен

I could do with a little less jesus, but otherwise great album! I’ve been through a huge Beatles phase, then Lennon, then McCartney, and somehow never delved into Harrison. Glad this came across!

Not a bad album, but not really anything that stood out. Too long for it's own good. 2.5/5

An abridged version of this album would get 5 stars. George was stockpiling and incredible catalog of music in the final years of The Beatles.

Very strong beatles-esque album. Highlights include: isn't it a pity, art of dying and let it down.

I really dislike long albums. No matter how much I love and appreciate a band, anything can get old if it's over 45 minutes. So while this one is a tad long - over 2 hours - I understand the sentiment behind it if this is truly a catalog of the songs rejected by John and Paul. There are some fine songs in this collection. I believe my favorite is What Is Life. I've slowly come to the realization that my favorite Beatle is the quiet one.

Really good. There were a few standout tracks, My Sweet Lord is a classic for sure, but even the more mundane tracks were so well produced and nice to listen to. The extended jam on the bonus disc is just great example of wonderful musicians doing what they do best. The album doesn't really have a typical narrative or anything, but is held together by a cohesive sense of Harrison-ness that is quite welcome.

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

Maybe if it was cut down to a single album (or even a double album) it would get 5 stars

Okay, listen. I don't like long albums that much. They have their place, and the music may be amazing, but I find it really hard for them to keep my attention a lot of the time. That being said, however, this this is godlike. It is grand, personal, full of emotion, and just so so good. Not 5 stars because some tracks do feel unnecessary, and the last disc is adds a little too much nothing. George has pretty much always been my favorite Beatle, and this album shows exactly why. The man knows how to write a good song. It's hard to pick standouts with a track list this long, but I'll try: My Sweet Lord (obviously), Isn't it a Pity (either version), Let it Down

It's ok, but it's a bit wishy washy for me. It's like he couldn't move up a gear and stayed in the middle lane.

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

I like most of this better than The Beatles; it seems a litter deeper and more in an artistic vein that I appreciate. That said, the sound got repetitive after the whole ass 2 hours omg

excellent

5/5 for guru brahma 👌

Phenomenal, but too freaking long

W sumie to dobre. Kilka fajnych hitów. Ale zdecydowanie za długie dlatego 4/5

I really loved the album, this is totally out of my comfort zone. I thought the instrumentals were sublime and vocals + lyrics were engaging. I never thought I'd say this, but I quite like George Harrisons music 😁

Much hay is certainly made about poor good George having been repressed by the evil John and Paul, and needing this album to break out of his Beatles-imposed prison. We sure do like to choose sides, don’t we? But why did “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Something” and “Here Comes the Sun” become massive timeless hits, and “Isn’t It A Pity” and “Wah-Wah” and “What Is Life” did not? The simple answer is they’re just better songs. And this album is full of songs that aren’t as "good" as what George published with the Beatles. Music is entirely subjective, and while these songs might not generally be perceived to rise to that level, they seem to be regarded by passionate Georgites as all-time rock classics, fumbling over themselves to praise everything from the lyrics to the chord structure to the individual players to the PICTURE ON THE COVER. Sycophants! My view is what this album needed more than anything else on "All Things Must Pass" was EDITING. “Isn’t it A Pity” is lovely, but at 7:10 it's far too long. If there’s one thing the Beatles understood, it was economy: when to get out of a song and “leave ‘em wanting more”. Or when to use length to subvert expectations, like how “She’s So Heavy” keeps building and building and you can’t believe it’s getting even uglier until suddenly “Here Comes the Sun” starts. It’s perfect. Here we get “Wah Wah”, “Pity” and others just meandering on too long; even the snappy “What Is Life” could be nearly a minute shorter. There’s no need for a cover tune, George. Especially when the original is better. “Behind that Locked Door” is nice but feels like pastiche, “Let it Down” tries to make up for being unfinished by being extra extra loud half the time. “Run of the Mill” is a hidden gem. 100% George, odd meter, catchy, not belabored. “Apple Scruffs” is good clean fun, a throwaway treat. “Frankie Crisp”? Unnecessary. “Awaiting”? Can barely hear it under the production. God the production sucks in a lot of places and on "Awaiting" it's the worst. There's probably a cheesy song hiding under the murk, predicting “Got My Mind Set on You”. “All Things”, the song, just never fully gelled. It’s so close. “I Dig Love” is a cool, goofy 2-minute lark dragged out to 5 minutes. Now I’M droning on almost as long as this record does, and I haven’t even mentioned the extra “blues jam” tracks. In the end, this is still absolutely worth hearing, it’s worth winnowing down to its best tracks, it’s worth a Steven Wilson remix to undo some of the damage Phil Spector did to muddy up the mix. Despite it’s flaws it’s nearly worth 5 stars.

It's OK, but I kind of want it to go harder. Whole album just has kind of a depressed nostalgia vibe.

The best solo album from a Beatles member album

Take that, Paul! #teamgeorge

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

Good solo album

84% Best: My Sweet Lord; Isn't It a Pity (Version One); What Is Life; Apple Scruffs; All Things Must Pass; Art of Dying; Must-Hear? Sure

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

I have heard all the arguments against this album. The production is too messy; the Apple Jam record is unnecessary; even without the Apple Jam, it’s too long. Anyone who thinks this way is certainly entitled to their opinion; not only do I respectfully disagree with these sentiments, but the jaw-dropping strength, beauty, and magnitude of All Things Must Pass are too much for me to consider ranking anything else as my favorite solo Beatles album. To those points, I won’t pretend that I’m always in the mood for the Apple Jam, but I don’t believe its presence in any way detracts from the greatness of the album. On top of that, I always enjoy it when I do listen to it, especially “Out Of The Blue,” which has never felt 11 minutes and 13 seconds long to me. Jim Gordon (drums), Gary Wright (organ), and Bobby Whitlock (piano) all groove spectacularly on this track, and George and Klaus Voormann provide some extremely interesting guitar work. The musicians subtly shift gears multiple times and truly interact with each other, unlike other jams that meander aimlessly and exist only to showcase individual players’ solos. Taking the Apple Jam out of the equation, yes, it’s a long record. But because every song is so good, it never feels tiring to me. The weakest song may be “I Dig Love,” and I think it’s a blast. The main riff, courtesy of George (slide guitar), Whitlock (piano), and Wright (electric piano), is super playful, and the drum fills provided by old friend Ringo Starr add some additional whimsicality. It also features some great organ work from Billy Preston and a nice, understated solo from George. And yes, Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound production is massive; George himself later said he felt there was “too much reverb.” For my money, I think this album’s defining sound is ultimately a huge asset. George’s slide work on “My Sweet Lord” is obviously sublime, but it is aided greatly by the layered acoustic guitars provided by himself, Eric Clapton, and Badfinger’s Pete Ham, Tom Evans, and Joey Molland. “What Is Life” is notable for George’s catchy riff and outstanding vocal, but the horns courtesy of Jim Price (trumpet) and Bobby Keys (saxophone), as well as John Barham’s magnificent string arrangement, provide it with a spectacular energy. Price and Keys also lend some pep to “Awaiting On You All,” which boasts another fantastic riff, awesome drums and percussion from Gordon and Mike Gibbins, and exuberant backing vocals from Harrison, Clapton, and Whitlock. The broad arrangements mirror not only how important this album was, but how great the content is; I can’t imagine being bothered by how enormous these songs sound because they’re all so enormously good. Even the one song that George didn’t write is a highlight. Bob Dylan is my second favorite artist of all time, and I rarely agree with the opinion often espoused by his detractors that his songs are better sung by other people. Bob’s rendition of “If Not For You” on his New Morning record is lovely, but George’s version here is so clearly the definitive one. Every acoustic and slide guitar is perfectly placed, the lead vocal is superb, and the keyboard work (Wright on piano, Preston on organ) fills out the soundscape beautifully. Dylan’s influence is felt elsewhere on All Things Must Pass, of course. George spent some quality time in upstate New York with him and the Band in late 1968; it was during this time that the two co-wrote the stellar “I’d Have You Anytime.” Dylan was intrigued by Harrison’s grasp on unique chord progressions and time signature changes, both of which are incorporated into this song. Knowing that perhaps the greatest lyricist of all time was suffering from writer’s block, George’s pleas to “let me into your heart” are a touching offering to his friend. Bob’s lyrical response is even more heartwarming: “All I have is yours, all you see is mine/And I’m glad to hold you in my arms/I’d have you anytime.” It’s a brilliant album opener, especially because Clapton’s guitar intro is particularly welcoming. The celestial “Behind That Locked Door” finds George once again encouraging Bob to share his talents with the world. It’s another perfect sonic backdrop; Pete Drake’s pedal steel performance is out of this world good, Wright contributes more solid piano, and Preston’s organ playing, especially when he joins in on the main figure, is marvelous. As he does for most of the album’s tracks, George stacks his vocal harmonies to wonderful effect on this song as well. And “Apple Scruffs” may not be about Dylan, but its acoustic guitar and harmonica-driven nature is certainly reminiscent of him. Even if you love the sound of this record as a whole like I do, this stripped-down number is certainly a welcome addition. As an ode to the hardcore Beatles fanatics of the late 60’s, it is also nice to hear something positive related to George’s former band. Which brings us, of course, to the most fascinating aspect of the record. In the aftermath of the Beatles’ breakup, All Things Must Pass not only revealed to the world how much amazing material George had in his back pocket, but expressed how stifled he felt by the group in their final years of existence. “Wah-Wah,” named after a slang term for a headache, paints John Lennon and Paul McCartney to be just that: “Now I don’t need no wah-wah’s/And I know how sweet life can be/If I keep myself free of wah-wah.” George delivers these lyrics with one of his most impassioned vocals ever, and his guitar work is even better. His opening riff boasts a perfect tone, and is matched by an equally impressive performance from Clapton and his apt use of the wah pedal. The two trade off searing solos, where George also gets an opportunity to show off his slide prowess. It’s a miraculous cacophony of sound, with Price (trumpet), Keys (sax), Preston (electric piano), and, somewhat ironically, Starr (drums) contributing notable parts to the soundscape. “Run Of The Mill” is slightly more stripped down; clearly influenced by his time spent with the Band, it features some of George’s best acoustic work on the record. Wright shines once more on piano, Carl Radle provides a great bass line, and Price and Keys’ horn work is delightfully melodic. Lyrically, however, it is just as biting. Written following the Get Back sessions, when John and Paul more than ever were not appearing to take his songs seriously, he sings, “Tomorrow when you rise, another day for you to realize me/Or send me down again.” They eventually gained more respect for George for standing his ground during these sessions, and subsequently recognized that “Something” and “Here Comes The Sun” were incredible compositions and deserved inclusion on Abbey Road. Still, when you hear the songs on this record that were ultimately passed over by the Beatles, it makes you wonder: how did they not realize his growing genius? “Let It Down” features an enticing chord progression to match its salacious lyrics. It also features the most magnificently heavy soundscape of George’s career. He and Clapton are both unforgiving with their guitar playing, Wright contributes some fiery organ work, and Price and Keys lock in perfectly with the relentlessly pounding rhythm section of Radle and Gordon. The track is further aided by Gary Brooker’s excellent piano and Barham’s perfect string arrangement. While that song was given up on after a few disinterested run-throughs by the Beatles, the band gave a bit more consideration to what became the title track of this record; Lennon suggested the lyric “A *mind* can blow those clouds away,” rather than *wind*. But yet again, it was somehow not deemed a priority. Their loss was this album’s gain in so many ways; “All Things Must Pass” ended up as an appropriate title track in the wake of the band’s split, and George seized the opportunity to ensure it received the proper recording. His acoustic guitar figure glides by heavenly against Preston’s piano and Barham’s strings. Typical of the rest of the record, the horns courtesy of Price and Keys are majestic, and Drake’s pedal steel soars brilliantly. George’s lyrics and vocals hit like a ton of bricks, especially when Clapton and Whitlock join him to deliver the stately chorus. It is a perfect composition and recording, and there’s a strong argument to be made for it being the greatest solo song by any Beatle. If it’s not the greatest, it’s because that title belongs to “Isn’t It A Pity.” Written in 1966, Harrison had sat on this song longer than any other, and correspondingly had it rejected multiple times by the Beatles. Perhaps, then, he was trying to make a point by including two versions of it on this record. The second version is nice, particularly due to the fine performances by Clapton (guitar), Whitlock (organ), and Tony Ashton (piano), but the first version is immaculate. Ashton’s piano work is also great here, and although his contributions to the album are top-notch all around, Barham’s orchestral arrangement on this track is his most extraordinary. In the song’s first instrumental interlude, the strings supply a breathtaking ascending melody before the horns immediately answer with a terrific descending line of their own. It is during this section that George’s slide work begins to shine as well, as it continues to through the remainder of the song. His vocals, including his harmonies, are as strong as ever, and there is no song in his entire catalog that better illustrates his dynamic ability to write gorgeous melodies over unconventional chord progressions. Some may complain that the outro goes on too long, but it could last for years and I wouldn’t mind. The swirling guitars, strings, and layered vocals are absolutely stirring and divine; it is a splendid ending to a truly remarkable piece of music. The wealth of flawless songs and recordings on All Things Must Pass is almost incomprehensible. Of the 14 tracks I have mentioned already in this review, only “Apple Scruffs,” “I Dig Love,” and “Out Of The Blue,” as much as I enjoy them, would not qualify as my favorite song on any given day. The other 11 are so ungodly good that they may qualify for that title. And on many days, it might be “Beware Of Darkness” taking the crown. Between its unfairly good chord progression, beautiful lyrics, and superb guitar work from Harrison and Clapton, it is undoubtedly one of his greatest songs. “Art Of Dying” might even be a dark horse candidate (no pun intended). This is one of the tracks featuring the band that would soon become Derek and the Dominos - Clapton, Whitlock, Radle, and Gordon - and all four musicians are outstanding on it. Clapton’s guitar performance in particular is his most virtuosic on the record; his electrifying wah-laden intro crashes marvelously into Price and Keys’ bombastic horns to powerful effect. Hell, I can’t even name anything wrong with the mysterious “Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)” or the harrowing “Hear Me Lord.” Every single song on the first four sides of this album is unbelievably good, and yes, I quite like the Apple Jam as well. Given some of the songs’ subject matters, it’s difficult to totally disregard this album’s historical context, but even taking that aspect out of consideration as much as possible, it is still tremendous. I am completely in awe of this record, and as much as I would have loved to provide a hot take here, I have to be honest. All Things Must Pass is one of the greatest albums of all time, and most definitely the greatest of all the Beatles’ solo albums. 5+/5

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

Probably wouldn’t listen again - it’s just sooo long. There are a good number of gems here, but it’s a lot? Favorites: what is life, all things must pass, LOVE the art of dying. Eh. I don’t know George!

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

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

Second best solo Beatles album!

Would be a 4 if not for extended jam songs

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

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

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

The hits were enjoyable, but I didn’t discover a hidden gem on this one. Nice background music 🤷‍♀️

mother

It's good, but so gods damned long.

Loved this

This album was the standard that all other Beatles' solo albums were held to. Production is sublime, George's slide guitar became legendary (and later used for the Anthology songs). But I don't know. I just don't know.

The best solo venture from any of the Beatles and probably better than any of the Beatles actual albums

I enjoyed many of these songs, certainly the style of them. I think Harrison was out to prove that he was more than just a Beatles backup, and he went too far here. Not necessarily in quality, but quantity and length. Had this been a single album with a more curated tracklist, I probably would have given this 5/5. Well done, George, but this was too long.

I was never fully sold on the Beatles, so the thought of 2 hours of self-indulgence from the third most popular Beatle was not something I was looking forward to, especially after taking a quick look at other user reviews before starting. As it turned out, I I was very pleasantly surprised and did quite enjoy this.

Maybe the greatest Beatle, good album but it does not really hit me all the way through. Actually not the greatest but probably very underrated and large part of the sound with little credit. This album shows that. A bit too somber and forgettable.

His best album

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

I understand it's a bit crazy to say "I was not familiar with your game" to a Beatle but..... this rocked my socks. So wonderful, nearing a 5 tbh.

It was nice to listen to this and imagine my friends enjoying it

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

Harmonica! Gets it 3 over 2 stars

The music itself is good. But 2 hours?????? That's enough time to make the best album of all time a total slog to get through. Let's get some variety in there. I just don't understand why this needed to be so long. Self-indulgence? I'm not sure, but I'm not about it. 2 stars because this length is torture. If this album was trimmed down to even 1 hour, I could easily see a 3-4 star.

Triple Album?! I guess when you're a Beatle they just let you get away with anything. That's a long time time for me to spend with any album, let alone one from a genre (classic rock) that I don't particularly go for in general. There were some good songs here that I wouldn't mind hearing again and of course the more well-known ones which, although popular aren't so popular to have been played to death for me. A single solid album can be found in here, but who am I to curate which songs would make that album?

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

I get that trying to share the spotlight with the McCartney/Lennon duo was probably difficult as a songwriter but the way to work through that cannot possibly be a triple LP of boring Beatles songs

wah wah is such a nostalgic dad song for me, extra star on that alone. there's a lot here that does not sound like george misses making beatles records (though there is some that extremely does sound like that), and that is also a point in his favor.

This was a drag. I think the most interesting thing about this album is the guitar sounds on My Sweet Lord, which is another one of those songs where i'm not sure if i actually like it or if i've heard it twelve million times. eleven minute instrumental to close out was a plus, imo.

Sorry George, I thought at least two of these were just Beatles songs until now.

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

Objectively its one of his best albums. Production quality is there and altough a few songs contains direct take aways from the Beatles, he successfully cut clean from the beatles formula and created his own language in his first solo shot. My only issue is that this is a gospel album and he is going on about god and his love and all that which is NOT my thing. But has quite a few good singles that made it to air play world wide which is impressive even more when its not of the catholic faith showing how good his music and influence were amd are to the world. Oh and the song art of dying is absolutely insane. Must in any playlist

Skilled guitarist.

very good but not amazing

This is a collection of mostly mediocre, some good, and just a few very good songs - meaning that there is probably a great album somewhere in there wanting to come out, but being afraid of all the run-of-the-mill stuff. Clearly, George Harrison wasn't doing it any favours. 3/5

This is a great.

Recognized My Sweet Lord and What is Life. The album was a little long to me, although my favorite tracks were the instrumental ones towards the end.

I expected to like this one more than I did. Of course there were a few classics that are well deserving of their fame. And a few gems I hadn't heard before. The production quality was wonderful. But it didn't hold me in for the very long 2 hours recording time. Like first track new and great. Second track My Sweet Lord. Third track, Wah-Wah, what were you thinking G? This is just boring dad-rock basement jam nonsense. But lasting through that 5+ minute slog, you are then rewarded with Isn't It A Pity and some joy returns. Seems like if they had passed on about 1/3 of this thing you'd have a masterpiece.

I really liked this album. I'm somewhere between a 3 and a 4, but I'm feeling generous today. There were 4 tracks that I specifically flagged: My Sweet Lord, Wah-Wah, Isn't It A Pity, Let It Down. And more generally I like Harrison's guitar style. The album is pretty long and maybe has some filler, but I still enjoy listening to it.

I think the first two discs of this album are great, but could easily overlook the last, jam-session disk. But it is also annoying that Spotify doesn't have the original release and only the extended remasters that are all out of order.

Unclear if the albums available on Spotify do this a disservice, or if George really was a bit too far up his own ass to edit the track list to something manageable. In any case, I didn't like *any* of this enough to try to recreate the OG album listing. While it's better than John's solo stuff, and some songs mixed up the folky sound (Wah Wah in particular felt like a late-Beatles outtake), it mostly started to blend together the longer this (unnecessarily) long album went on.

Started off good, had calm reflective feeling to it. Probably would've been better if I hadn't had such a busy day. The birthday song was weird and out of place

Track 2 is a world song

Nothing bad but only My Sweet Lord that you'd save

10/10 Banger of an album

Meh

All Things Must Pass most closely resembles sitting in a massage chair for an hour and forty minutes. at first i enjoy it, and it's a nice, consistent feeling, but after about 30 minutes, i start getting tingly. 60 minutes later my entire ass has gone numb, and at the end getting off after it switches to a sudden stop feels like a relief. i'm reminded of the similar experience i had with Songs in the Key of Life -- an album a lot of people love and with good reason. i think you have a right to love ATMP as well. i love a lot of it too. "My Sweet Lord", "Isn't It A Pity", and the title track deserve to be considered classics. sadly, i otherwise feel crushed, not by the length of the project, but by the sound of it. All Things Must Pass does not bore me; it wears me out. for me, 100 minutes of music either has to be dynamic enough to keep me engaged or atmospheric enough to lure me into a trance. instead, Phil Spector makes sure all the tracks are going at 100% except in the rare case where there simply aren't enough instruments to go utterly batshit with. everyones playing guitar licks and the drums and going crazy and there's harmonies and the songs morph into this fog that overwhelms me. it's exhausting enough that i'm actually a little more appreciative when the Apple Jam kicks in -- not enough for me to change my opinion, but definitely not enough to drop my opinion of the record as a whole. All Things Must Pass might enlighten you, but it doesn't do the same for me. it's not a sermon or a live show -- it's a baseball game. i can get loving baseball, but going to a game regularly or watching it on TV simply isn't my bag. more power to ya.

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

A great sprawling album that showcases George Harrison’s potential post Beatles. So many great songs. Sometimes the length puts me off (that’s what she said) but I can definitely appreciate how inspired and beautiful the song writing is.

'What Is Life' is one of the great rock songs of all time. The rest of this (including 'My Sweet Lord') is lackluster in comparison.

Très bonne impression générale. Je connaissais très mal ce disque à part la fameuse et parfaite « My Sweet Lord ». Mes découvertes favorites sont « Apple Scruffs », la très entraînante « Awaiting on you All » et le groove de « I Dig Love ». J’ai aussi bien aimé la chanson finale « Hear Me Lord », avec ses arrangements de piano et ses back-vocals.

Honestly a sonic masterpiece from the Quiet One.

Listened to this while playing Imperium: Legends. I won! I enjoyed this more than I was expecting to. It had a great stony vibe throughout. I recognized a number of the songs, and definitely was feeling the Hari Krishna song...ha ha. I feel like Yoko was in the picture here...but I am not sure. It definitely felt like a departure from the Beatles albums I've heard so far on here.

This is great - so many good songs, that had just been lying in the “no thanks, George” pile. He had so much to show us outside of The Beatles, and it’s just wonderful stuff

The best Beatle by far.

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

Just simply stellar. Solid 5 Stars.

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

Very nice, a more fun Beatles, folky, happy

That guitar sound on My Sweet Lord is just like being wrapped in a blanket on a cold winter day. This is a lovely album - makes you wonder how much more songwriting George could have contributed to The Beatles.

Spector Wall of Sound indeed. The only problem is (and I'm not sure if it's just with the remastered) is that the vocals are almostly completely lost in the mix. Maybe he wasn't a confident vocalist? This could easily be a Beatles album, which I guess isn't a surprise either. The jam band stuff at the end definitely wasn't to my taste.

This album was way better than I thought it would be. I think I took George Harrison for granted in his role in The Beatles as his solo work is nicely composed and thought out. I really enjoyed my time with the first disc. These songs had a lot of life, which is shown not only in Harrison's guitar playing, but also with his voice and composition of the songs. Despite being the lead guitarist, he doesn't take his solo album as an opportunity to shine his ability to play guitar (he does in the second disc, but we won't talk about that just yet). Instead, he takes the opportunity to craft beautifully written songs. The entire second disc could have been removed from this album. The first disc is a really good compilation of songs and it's kinda tarnished from the second disc. Both from the full length of the album, and the quality of the songs. The last few songs are full length guitar solos. First disc, 4/5 Second disc, 2/5 Overall, 3/5

To start off: we had All Things Must Pass on vinyl at 4Ex in the early 70s. What we have just listened to on Spotify is not that album. (And a good thing, too.) This was George’s first album after the Beatles and as you now know, the world was watching and listening. He only got a song or two on each Beatles album so had a lot of material that hadn’t been released yet. The vinyl was three discs; Disc 1 blew people away and is similar to the new Spotify version. Disc 2 was OK (listenable) but why would you listen to it since Disc 1 was better. Disc 3 was not listenable. You heard it one time and never wanted to hear it again, it was that bad. It was “You want your 45 minutes back” bad. The album was rumored to have been the second most selling triple album of all time behind Bing Crosby’s Christmas Album, but there was never any way to confirm that back then so everyone just went with it. I always like Apple Scruffs best (for all that it was about) although Plug Me In (which was not on the original) is now the top cut. The “new” 2014 remaster is a little repetitive, but significantly better than the original, so thank George for that. As to the cover - we just figured George is turning into an oversized, reclusive gnome. Album is still a bit long (3.3*s)

This album runs long and would have benefitted from some cuts but overall it's not too bad. There's some good guitar and harmonica combos, you can hear the blues and Dylan inspiration throughout, but it's not anything I need to revisit. The whole thing is pretty mediocre. 2.35.

A lot of content here from the quiet Beatle. Not all of it was needed and like a lot of the lengthy albums on the list...could have been trimmed. Harrison is quite good on guitar though and has always been the deeper one of the fab five which is noticeable in many of the tracks. I recognized a few but preferred the lesser known jams at the end. Certainly came "Out of the Blue" so "Thanks for the Pepperoni" George but I'm more of a plain slicer guy...2.3.

Going in to this listen I expected a lot of this triple album would be skippable filler. While I don't think I'll come back to ATMP, I was surprised how competent it was. There aren't much in the way of high points or hits, but there also aren't many low points. It's a pretty solid collection of songs that do more than enough to prove that George was an effective song writer. While the inclusion of the Apple Jams on the back end aren't something I will revisit it felt good to get a slice of George's musical mindset in the wake of The Beatles breakup. I'd probably say that various cuts get a little too spiritual and holy, but I guess that's to be expected from George. Honorable mention to the songs that were co-written with Bob Dylan which were some of the strongest tracks. I imagine the release of All Things Must Pass was a huge and cathartic moment for both George Harrison and his fans alike. I've always liked George's influence on the band and will continue to hold him in high regard even if All Things Must Pass will get mostly shelved by me. I don't plan to re-listen to All Things Must Pass but I do believe I had to hear this album before I died. 2.38 stars

Best beetle for sure

Musical Prozac. Always able to take the edge off.

Un peu quétaine, genre hippie spirituel. Musicalement c’est pas mal.

I don't doubt the talent, just not for me. A generous 2 stars for Art of Dying and Out of the Blue.

Great album

Possibly the best album by a solo Beatle. Really massive sound, which makes sense given it was produced by Phil Spector. Harrison was probably sitting on these songs for a long time, so it's no wonder the album is so long. Even then, it more than justifies its length. Key tracks: I'd Have You Anytime My Sweet Lord Wah-Wah Isn't It a Pity (version 1) What Is Life

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

Just a really great collection of songs. beatles were actually throwing by not letting george put more songs on their albums. wah wah is my favorite song ever.

This was great. It seems like a classic that never crossed my path. Lots of beautiful song writing, great playing and good hooks. It would have made a 5* album in an hour but the bagginess drops it to a 4

The best NON Beatles album made by a former Beatle

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

8/10. Strong album with some very strong songs such as Isn’t it a Pity.

I don’t realize how many of these songs I knew.

Brilliantly done but not for me.

Varierende kvalitet, mye bra, men også noe mindre bra. Litt for langt 3\5

Gode sange men også mega langt album. Gider ikke at være en del af deres jam session

Good music but too long for my liking A lot of the songs sound the same as well 7/10

There is a 5 star album hiding in here.

Good

Who would have thought that a Beatles-related project could be called underappreciated, or least not talked about enough? This is fantastic stuff, and shows George to be a great songwriter and magnanimous, deep soul. Match that with the endless cast of guest musicians and Spector's warm, full production and you've got yourself an absolute classic. There's so many great tracks, that with every listen a new favourite stands out to me. Had this been trimmed down some 20-30%, (mostly the third disc) this would have been a five star album for me; being as it is, it will receive four stars and an honourary position in my Autumn Albums collection.

There was so much to like here but I think it would have been better if it was a double that her than triple album. I just find 3 record albums so hard to get through.

I really liked this more than I expected. The more I listened the greater appreciation I had for it, I brushed if off as beatles leftovers but I think I'll listen much more.

Cool, good stuff. Very locked into the Beatles sound IMO.

A classic post Beatles entry into the pantheon of historic albums.

Yes

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

idk

George Harrison's first real solo album as his first two were ambient avante guarde instrumental soundtracks. This one is actual structured songs. And great songs at that. Most of these songs were written before the Beatles broke up but were rejected for Beatles albums. But they make a great album in their own right. This album misses out on getting a 5 just due to the second half. The first three sides are amazing. The fourth is pretty good and five and six are good but a bit unecessary.

I know the man, giant Beatles fan, and his work. I know the album name & cover but I've never listened to it in it's entirety. This came out right after the Beatles split up for good so it has a little White Album/Let It Be vibe going. This was his liberation, his announcement that he's free and able to make hits on his own. I knew "My Sweet Lord" & "What Is Life" from childhood radio. There's good guitar work throughout but the standouts I wasn't previously aware of included "Wah-Wah", "If Not For You" (which feels like it should have been a radio hit), & "I Live For You". I could have lived the rest of my life without ever hearing "Behind That Locked Door" though. "Let It Down" sounds like it's from a future album of his, it's got a different vibe. "Isn't It A Pity" has a "Hey Jude" thing going on at the end, right? The 2014 Remaster has a great version of "Beware Of Darkness" on it that I wish would have made the original release. Not sure this changed rock music but it's a good album, one that showcased his blossoming solo-ness. Likely wouldn't make my Top 1001 but I respect the work.

Too many songs! I enjoyed some BUT not all of the songs.

Good

Good af

My sweet lord

Very fitting. It’s great, it’s fun, but it’s not grandiose to me. Doesn’t stand out ! But some good tracks.

Nice enough. There's (all of) the famous George Harrison songs on here and some album tracks that don't offend and are quite chill, then at the end a load of jam tracks that are also okay but don't feel essential. I think I have a lot of goodwill toward George Harrison, and so while this is probably more of a three star record, I'm happy to give it a four, because I'm happy to hear from him!

A lovely triple album of psychedelic, jamming loveliness….

THIS IS A GREAT FUCKING START (Last couple of songs was a bit annoying though)

Well that was quite a trip. Phenomenal guitar playing throughout, a true showing of what George Harrison brings to the table (it's a lot). Don't know why the version on spotify randomly has bonus tracks in the middle of the album, but outside of that it was a fantastic listen

Loved it

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

очень люблю

alrighty George, mi is kinda off with the vocals in the back but maybe that will figure itself out. This sounds a lot like an extension of Sargent Peppers. And if thats your thing, this album is like a goldmine. I'm sort of ambivalent on the thing. I am absolutely taking a star for making me sit through the Jam session.

A lot more laid back, easy listening style. Right mood, right time and this album is a great listen.

Some enjoyable songs but a bit of a snooze fest

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

It’s so good!!

Digg album. Veldig søtt og rolig. Would listen again:)

So many great tracks on this album!

At first, All Things Must Pass feels a bit intimidating with a length of 2hrs, but once I settled in, it was a ride I didn't want to end. The mellow, introspective vibe flows through each track, revealing layers of George Harrison’s creativity and depth. It's a beautifully immersive experience, and by the end, I was left wanting even more of that soulful, meditative sound.

This was alright, a little better than I was expecting when I saw it was a solo Beatles album. Felt like it could use trimming. Favorite songs were: 2. My Sweet Lord 4. Isn't It a Pity 7. Behind that Locked Door 6/10

Pretty solid, but nothing special. My Sweet Lord was a banger, but I wasn't a huge fan of the Hari Krishna section. Definitely makes it an interesting artifact of its time though. I could see any one of these songs playing over then ending scenes and credits of a slowly paced, quirky 70's comedy and working very well. Album cover: (B+) He looks like a wizard.

I've never listened to George Harrison's solo work. Out of the gates I'm enjoying the sound a lot. "My Sweet Lord", "What Is Life", "Behind That Locked Door", and "I Live For You" were my favorite songs on Disc One. I really enjoyed all of them. They are very peaceful and feel 'fuller' than Beatles songs? There's a lot going on sonically and it's pleasant. "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp", "Awaiting On You", "I Dig Love", "Art of Dying", and "Hear Me Lord" were my favorite songs on Disc Two. Art of Dying is the first song on the record I thought sounded a lot like a Beatles song. There's a ton of great music on this record. I enjoyed it a lot, more than any of the other Beatles solo-works I've heard. I had always thought of George Harrison as "the third Beatle", and viewed him as more of a roleplayer than a strong creative force. Clearly that is not true. Sorry George. 8/10

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

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

There are a few good songs on this record but overall it's indulgent. Not enough killer, too much stuff that's just average. I'll freely admit that I like Wings better, and Paul's solo output better, too.

Interesting, I would have never listened to it on my own.

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

I zoned out for most of this album but still thought it was good.

Holy cow this album was so stinking long. I think I would enjoy it more if it was just the best songs from it.

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

I can't believe that we had to listen to a 2-hour album, but we are finally done. There was one song that was popular - My Sweet Lord, and the rest were half alright jams for background listening and half just meh songs. They all seem to have quite a lot of listens on Spotify, so the album definitely has fans but it was just overall a bit meh.

This was good. Really good, but it was also about 30 minutes too long.

Just a mellow and good album through and through. 3.5

this album is held back by two things

Incredible talent, very underrated

Of the post Beatles albums, I think this one might be my favorite. I had never really listened to a lot of George’s solo work but this spoke to me. It had a groovy vibe that was calming after a long, hard day. Isn’t It A Pity and I’d Have You Anytime were key tracks. If I find this one on vinyl, it’s coming home.

George is my favorite Beatle and I love this album. There are several all-time tracks plus a few amazing Dylan covers, especially "If Not For You". All-time tracks are "My Sweet Lord", "Wah-Wah" "What is Life", "Beware of Darkness", and "All Things Must Pass". If George had cut this down to a single album this would be an all-time classic. He added way too much music but can you blame the guy after being shut out by Paul and John for the previous years? This album has always been a dour listen and I wondered if it was an ominous sign for election date 2024. Just remember what George said, all things must pass.

Good songs, reminds me of my godfather listen to vinyls

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

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

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

Good vibes

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

Its ok

Never, been a massive Beatles fan and by dent of that never really listened to the solo albums either. Having said that, I did lodge with a guy a number years agao who was mad keen on this, so although I've never purposely sat down and listened to this before much of it is familiar. It’s a monumental album. Difficult to take in and appreciate in one day but I’ve heard enough to say this is a good album and probably deserving of being on the list. One track I like most at the moment is Wah Wah. I will endeavour to give it more listening time.

Catchy slower tunes, beetles infused into a couple of songs. Very enjoyable.

Cover art goes so hard

There were good moments on this but it was too samey and not high enough quality to justify 2 hours.

Too long. But fortunately, this too shall pass.

Chill, folksy rock

This album brings me joy, peace, hope, melancholy and sadness. Life should be this balance. Sometimes it misadjusts. The album as a whole has more high points than low or average ones. Even the jams are interesting. You can't expect anything bad from a Beatle, especially in this phase after the group's breakup. George Harrison managed to bring out his creativity and musical diversity that he couldn't achieve with the Beatles. It has support from musicians such as Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and also his former bandmate Ringo Star. All in all, it's a pleasant album to listen to from start to finish.

Decent. Best post-Beatles album of all 4

Favorite tracks: My Sweet Lord, All Things Must Pass, Isn't it a Pity. Good songwriting overall. Good backing vocals, instrumentation and production. I think the tracklist could have been trimmed down a bit - evidenced by including two versions of the same song. Makes the first half better than the second. Also I Dig Love has some unfortunate lyrics ("I love dig" ??? oof). I like this album though, it's an easy listen.

It's fine but nothing really stands out. I didn't dislike anything but it all just blends together.

It's good, it's just too long. Will I listen to again: 20%

This album feels like a quiet dawn after a storm. It’s big and warm, with something like Dylan’s ease but richer, fuller, almost like a garden that’s grown wild. The songs have layers, some parts sharp and direct, others soft and buried deep. There's a steady, soulful weight that pulls you in, reminiscent of something out of Clapton’s bluesier moments, but with a lighter touch. It’s not showy, but there’s a lot here if you sit with it.

He had lots of songs from his times with the band, so although big album there were lots of quality tracks

This rocked

When this is good it's transcendently good. But it's also goofy sometimes in that self-aware Beatles way that I don't particularly care for. That's why it's not a 5-star.

Eh, some good things here but nothing I would seek out.

I'm super sorry, George, you were my favourite Beatle but 2 or whatever hours of whatever edition of your post 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 music is a bit hard to take. I love this as a vibe, however. How Harrison let it all out, "This is me!" freed of the shadow that Paul and John had cast on him. It's a really neat and sometimes beautiful document of his own chops, but I can't not question whether it needs to be an AYMHBYD. 4 for now, but I'll revisit this one.

Even better then most Beatles albums

Very rich and nice. Some good tunes in there!

An amazing album but I have to dock a star for the length.

Loved everything about this.

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

I quite enjoyed this album, but the triple album concept not so much, towards the end the title became very apt. Would be a much better album if condensed, retaining the very best bits. Of all the Beatles solo stuff that's come up on this list, this is probably my favourite so far.

It took agesssss

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

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

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

Within a year of the Beatles’ breakup, George releases this epic double album? Yeah, he was clearly ready to move on. I can just imagine what he was thinking in those final days: “for fuck’s sake, I’ve got songs to write and here I sit watching all this passive aggressive bullshit pass between Paul and John.” Yeah, isn’t it a pity? Well, George is finally free, and he has a lot to say and a quiet, introspective, religious heart to express. He’s come out of his cocoon and can finally spread his wings, and you know what? He’s beautiful.

Great album by a solo Beatle. Never heard any of these songs but there is a wide variety for such a long album. The latter half of the album does become a long jame session which I honestly could have gone without to cut some time on the full runtime. 6/10

The music was okay. I didn’t really vibe with it. I guess it really wasn’t my cup of tea. I know I’ll never go back and listen to it again. Disc 1: 1. What Is Life 2. If Not For You 3. My Sweet Lord 4. I'd Have You Anytime 5. Behind That Locked Door 6. Run Of The Mill 7. Isn't It A Pity 8. Wah-Wah 9. Let It Down Disc 2: 1. Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp 2. Art Of Dying 3. Hear Me Lord 4. All Things Must Pass 5. Isn't It A Pity 6. Beware Of Darkness 7. Awaiting On You All 8. I Dig Love 9. Thanks For The Pepperoni 10. Plug Me In 11. I Remember Jeep 12. Out Of The Blue 13. Apple Scruffs 14. It's Johnny's Birthday

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

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

The longer the album went (and it's basically three LPs), the angrier I got. When would this thing pass? All sounding more or less the same, hippyesk acoustic guitar kumbayah. Bo-ring. And then the Apple Jam started. Wow. Which was dismissed by most professional critics, Wikipedia informs me. Which, in turn, leads me to conclude that professional music critics spout as much bullshit as other professional art critics. Giving it a 3 on average.

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2 uur. 2 uur!?!?!?!? WIE DE FUCK HEEFT HIER TIJD VOOR? Wie wilt 2 uur lang naar een van de beatles solo luisteren? Blijkbaar ik, want ik heb besloten dat ik elk album toch een eerlijke kans moet geven.. Heb oprecht al een aantal keer geprobeerd door dit album te komen. Het lukt me niet, het is gewoon te veel middelmatige muziek. Ik denk dat hier een heel sterk album in zit, maar er zit voor mij echt te veel filler in. Maar goed, gezeik over de lengte van het album hebben we nu gehad, hoe is de muziek? Prima. Gewoon prima. Maar toch gaat er een ster vanaf want dit is te veel meh om 3 sterren te zijn. FAVO: What is Life, If not for you,

Probly my favorite solo album from any of the Beatles

Did not need to be a double album

this had the makings of a 5 star, but i found it to be a bit bloated so -1. still a great body of work

This thing just kept going and going. A few good songs and it was pretty fun but why didn't someone tell him to take it easy?

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

Das durchschnittlichste Album ever

George was the spiritual Beatle and it shows in his music, unsurprisingly

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

3.5/5

Beautifull

Cutting out the Apple Jams and bonus stuff and focusing on the album proper, this is a *fantastic* album by any standard. Highly recommend you listen to the original vinyl tracklisting.

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