John Lennon - Anthology
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Free Music Review: This box-set is well worth the price.
Hit: 5 Stars
This set spans John's years as a solo artist from 1970 to 1980. I've always felt John's solo albums were over-produced by himself and Phil Spector, John's voice seemed to get lost in the recordings, however in this set his voice is to the fore and the songs sound 10 times better than than do on his albums. Disc 1 ASCOT: (the best) revolves about his first two solo albums, Plastic Ono Band and Imagine. Disc 2 NEW YORK CITY: John's political phase with Sometime In New York City and Mind Games. Disc 3 THE LOST WEEKEND: John's infamous "Lost Weekend" which features Walls And Bridges and Rock N'Roll. And finally Disc 4 DAKOTA: which features many rare demos as well as his Double Fantasy and Milk & Honey albums. However I should state this set is probably only for hardcore fans of Lennon, but those true fans will cherish listening to John singing Real Love on his own, a diffrent version of Imagine, a live Come Together from Madison Square Garden and John chatting with Sean at the Dakota.Free Music Review: John's best album, hands down
Hit: 5 Stars
I've always felt that most of the production work on John's solo albums suffered from muddy mixes and a general heavy-handedness. This anthology strips all that away, and the result is a clarity and immediacy on the studio recordings that easily outshines the original recordings. The live work is also beautifully presented, and in almost every case improves on the studio recordings. The home demos, while certainly low-fi in comparison, are wonderful in their simple intimacy. Citing highlights seems unnecessary, as there are so many, and all of it is so enjoyable and illuminating.As a Lennon fan, this is not only a welcome addition to my Lennon library, it makes the familiar releases pale in comparison. This IS the essential Lennon, who was always best in a stripped-down, ad-lib atmosphere. I'll listen to this far more than any of the solo albums, even the Lennon boxed set. Thank you Yoko, and thank you Capital. It's a wonderful early Christmas present.
Free Music Review: He's All That And A Bag of Fish & Chips
Hit: 5 Stars
The John Lennon Anthology, a four-CD box set of well-known songs, rare live material and assorted homemade tapes, begins with "Working Class Hero," a harrowingly personal song about surviving a deprived British youth. Its sentiments could also apply to another blue-collar stiff, Bruce Springsteen. neither one thankfully escaping their roots.The Lennon collection, culled by Yoko Ono from recordings made between 1969 and 1980, reveals the ex-Beatle's darker, more vulnerable side. Though signature tunes like "Imagine" and "Give Peace a Chance" are far from obscure, Lennon sounds uncharacteristically isolated in these alternate, stripped-down versions. He lays his soul bare for the taking.
Lennon is often genuinely affecting, especially when intercut with snippets of him singing and joking with his then little son Sean. As a whole, Anthology exudes the confidence and focus of Lennon's finest work through the years.
Free Music Review: The real John Lennon
Hit: 5 Stars
The John Lennon Anthology is a collection of the rare moments and outtakes previously unheard by the public. The four discs each represent the four phases in his solo career - Ascot (1970-71), New York City (1972-73), The Lost Weekend (1974-75), and Dakota (1976-80).Overall, the songs are very good choices for an anthology. There are a few songs that one must wonder why they were included (such as the pointless 30-second clip of "Going Down On Love" and the odd 10-second "When In Doubt, F**k It" on Disc 3), but the collection is still a great purchase for any Lennon fan.
This anthology lets the listener get a rare glimpse of the real John Lennon - a much different man than most people think. However, it is good to know that he could still take the time to throw insults at Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Richard Nixon before calming down.
Free Music Review: "Just as important as 'The Beatles Anthology' series"
Hit: 5 Stars
After listening to the sample tracks from the new "John Lennon Anthology" CD, "I'm Losing You" and "Oh My Love" one must ponder why this man was chosen to die. Just as important as "The Beatles Anthology" series, these two Anthology tracks capture the essence of the man. You get a clear picture of what Lennon was trying to accomplish. They offer a back drop and a rich underlying layer of sound for the ear. It's a raw assesment of the genius that he carried over from The Beatles. Just as Lennon's tracks from "Plastic Ono Band" and "The Beatles (White Album)" embody his soul, so do these two. They are but a brief glimpse of the more wonderous songs yet to come from the Anthology set. Kudos to Yoko Ono for sharing this magic with John's fans!.......Rommel Montenegro