George Harrison - All Things Must Pass [BOXED EDITION]
![All Things Must Pass [BOXED EDITION]](/images/All-Things-Must-Pass-BOXED-EDITION-B00005214X-L.jpg)
|
List Price: Our Price: $12.50 You Save: $12.48 (50%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $12.49 (click here) Category: Music CD See more new music releases 
|
|---|
Canadian Music Store
Free Music Notes for All Things Must Pass [BOXED EDITION]
Free Music Review: George Harrison Will Live Forever
Hit: 5 Stars
George Harrison died yesterday and I wanted to review "All Things Must Pass", his greatest album. Almost every song on this is a classic...well maybe not the "bonus tracks". It begins with "I'd have you Anytime" a great mellow love song co-written with Bob Dylan, then launches into My Sweet Lord, a great spiritual catharsis that tries to create a symbiosis of Eastern and Western religion (Hallelujah/Hare Krishna). Then Wah-Wah, another heavy upbeat track, then Isn't it a Pity (how we cause each other pain) pretty much sums up his enlightened Eastern vision. What is Life? is a great rocker, but the lyrics are disappointing if you are looking for the answer. "If not for You" is a touching rendition of a Dylan tune. Let it Down another powerful intense rocker. Beware of Darkness another great insightful song. You will notice the originals are far superior to the new versions. Apple Scruffs a bit of lighthearted fun. Awaiting on you All is close to My Sweet Lord in intensity, even if I have a problem with the lyric "you dont need no visas, before you can see Jesus". Then All Things Must Pass....so true. "I Dig Love" is the most Beatlesque track on the album, and "Art of Dying" an admirable effort to delve into the subject of Death. It's Johnny's Birthday is the Pythonesque track...something you'd hear on Dr. Demento. Then the 3rd disc is one massive jam session...great 1970 feel to it. This record is a must for any fan of classic rock.
I spent today thinking of George, the incredible impact he and the other Beatles had on my life. But George did not fear death...he knew he would live eternally.
Free Music Review: ...all those years ago
Hit: 5 Stars
On a Today show interview in 2001, Ringo Starr was asked "Are there any of today's musicians you would like to work with?" Ringo's laconic reply was "No." Listening to this remastered version of "All Things Must Pass," it's not hard to figure out why; after working on this with George Harrison and the other musicians on here, what else would you need? There really isn't any music this good being made by any current "rock groups." This is an elegant, ornate album, with many, many brilliant songs. George would never hit such a pinnacle again (although many of his solo albums have great songs). Apparently being denied the opportunity to have his songs put on the Beatles' albums was beneficial to George in the long run.
"All Things Must Pass" is expansively melodic and richly detailed, and the remastering does perfect justice to these moody, atmospheric songs. That should be recommendation enough to get it. The extra songs, including George's revision of "My Sweet Lord," are nice but ultimately unnecessary; the essence of this CD is still George's original album. It was his declaration of independence from The Beatles, his introduction of his new self into what was then a new decade, and most touchingly, his declaration of love for his Lord Krishna. We may not share his beliefs, and some closed-minded souls may have a problem with the richness of the production in this postmodern era, but the passion and beauty of George's music comes through powerfully all these years later. And in comparison to the work of most so-called "musicians" these days, it still outshines all but a very, very few.
Free Music Review: BEATLES' GUITARIST BREAKS FREE!
Hit: 5 Stars
George Harrison's first solo album is finally getting the recognition it deserves as one of the greatest rock albums ever. Full of guest appearances from fantastic musicians like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Billy Preston, it showcases Harrison's excellent songwriting abilities. My personal favorite track is 'Wah-Wah' which features the psychdelic sounds of the guitar pedal made famous by Clapton. 'If Not For You' is a relaxing mellow tune written by Dylan, and 'My Sweet Lord' is an inspired, beautiful hit that even my grandmother loves! The album culminates with the fantasic 'Apple Jam' that includes some excellent guitar work by Harrison and Clapton. I also love 'Isn't It A Pity' which is reprised later on in the album in classic 'Sgt. Pepper' fashion. Sometimes I get depressed when I listen to it only because all the old vinyl I used to have is ruined. When first released, it was the only 3 record set ever made, a big risk taken by the record company that obviously payed off. This was a feat that was not accomplished again until Prince released his 3 CD box 'Emancipation' 2 years ago, if I am not mistaken. I read somewhere that the reason George had so much material was because Lennon/McCartney wrote so many great songs, they usually dominated the Beatles' albums so a lot of Harrison's tracks were left out. I am glad that he got his chance to shine and I think that this album is the greatest solo Beatles album ever made. If only Apple would re-release the Beatles' coda 'Let It Be' on DVD, we would see the pressure George was under when he was making this album. I highly recommend this album, it is a must-have that should be in any true Beatles' fans collection.Free Music Review: A must have for any Harrison,clapton,beatles fan, amazing!
Hit: 5 Stars
This ablum is incredable. Its addiction. I mean if any of these songs, were on Bealtes albums they would stand out, like all of Harrison's beatles songs did. if you want to compare this to a newer band, the new u2 ablum has sometimes the same feel to this. Bono's voice sounds rustic like Harrisons. The songs here are great. Here is a list of the top ones.(the original jams are asome) Let it down- Great chorus, great lryics. I know the whole song already. This is a great love song, with a softer more mellow verses, with a hard chourus. Powerful and dark, Let it down(acoustic bonus track)- Great remake of the original. Something to listen to if you want something quiter, with no loud drums or horns. MY SWEET LORD/2000- The new one isent to much different except, its sound quality is better. the quality takes time to get used to. At least on some songs. This is a song about Harrison's struggle to know the lord. There a few songs on here like that. HEAR ME LORD- Great ballad, alot of over production like usual, great song. THE ART OF DIEING- The darkest song on the ablum, with great gutair work. WHAT IS LIFE- A happy rock/pop song. Played it out quiclky. this song sticks out quicker at first, then goes away later. WAH-WAH- Rock song, with to many gutairs, at first it seems to distorted and clutered, then becomes a good song. ISENT IT A PITY- A long song, with great lryics. The second version on disc two is also good. BEWARE OF DARKNESS/ACOUSTIC- both great outakes, kinda catchy. Like it alot, jazz sort of. APPLE SCRUFFS- Genus chourus. Love it, just harmonica, and gutiar. I LIVE FOR YOU/BALLAD OF FRANKIE CRISP/ALL THINGS MUST PASS- MORE GOOD SONGS, a must buy!Free Music Review: Well done, sir.
Hit: 5 Stars
Like most of you who probably had this album when we was fab-- er, when we were kids, "All Things Must Pass" was one of those "gotta have it" albums. Sure, some songs are clearly better than others, and I don't think I played "Apple Jam" on vinyl more than once (admit it, you didn't either). This album is every bit as good as you remember it.
As George says in the liner notes, ATMP is composed of a lot of the songs he wrote in the waning years of the Beatles. (Amazing that he decided not to record "Not Guilty," though, until years later.) And what a busy boy he was!
Remember how thrilling "My Sweet Lord" was when you first heard it on bad AM radio transmission? Listen to it here in all its glory.
"What is Life?" An instant hit if I ever heard one--and it was.
"Beware of Darkness" and "Let it Down" are two of George's best moments ever. The inclusion of their demos is wonderful.
So, too is a great "Lost Harrison" song, "I Live For You." Mixed so well you can't really tell that the drum track was recorded last year! I also like the recent additions that George made where necessary to some of the other demos.
Even the remastered "Apple Jam" (Johnny's Birthday, the only song on the Jam disk I ever listened to more than once, has been conveniently moved to first position in the song order of the jam) sounds like the guys were having a hell of a good time.
Dont pass judgement on the new version of My Sweet Lord until you listen to it a few times. It WILL grow on you, I promise.
Stop reading and buy this. Even the Packaging is cool!