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All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

Group Rating: 5
Global Rating: 3.81
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The Eetcafé Club Reviews

"All Things Must Pass" is George Harrison’s debut solo studio album, released after the Beatles' break-up. Two other albums had already been recorded before the band split up. This triple album, released as a three-LP set, is arguably the most successful solo album by a former Beatle and perhaps comes closest to the sound of the Fab Four. Many of the compositions were written before the break-up and share the same flavour, and the album features Ringo Starr and Klaus Voorman — a former Beatle and a close friend of the band — along with countless other musicians. Even John Lennon and Yoko Ono contributed to one track. The album was produced, at least in part, by Phil Spector, who had already played a decisive role in the post-production of "Let It Be"; indeed, there is a certain similarity to the Beatles' final album. "All Things Must" Pass features numerous classics from Harrison’s solo repertoire, including 'My Sweet Lord', 'Beware of Darkness', 'Isn't It a Pity?' and the title track 'All Things Must Pass'. The third LP, entitled 'Apple Jam', comprises instrumental compositions that were improvised more or less live in the studio. The session featured renowned friends with whom Harrison would go on to perform time and again: Ginger Baker, Billy Preston, Jim Gordon, Carl Radle, Bobby Whitlock, Gary Wright and, of course, Eric Clapton. The album is a conclusion, a wistful look back and a new beginning — not only for Harrison, but also for the entire 1960s era, which was decisively shaped by the Beatles' music. It is also a wonderful piece of rock history.

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