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Sorry about the boring title.
Review date: 2010-08-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
I bought this album for my dad's birthday and he has had it playing everywhere so I have heard a lot of it. The song writing is amazing (of course) and the singing is some of his best in my opinion. For me, this is one of, or possibly even, the best George Harrison solo album. :-)
Easy does it
Review date: 2008-02-17 Rating: 10 out of 10
Compared to his former co-band members in the Beatles, George Harrisons solo output may be considered the most uniform. Not one to wildly diverge as far as styles and soundscapes go, his albums were written either because he felt like writing or because he had to write. As much as we love George to this day, the fact of the matter is, that this was a solo career headed for the dumps. A few prolonged projects in the mid 70's ate away his recording time, and when he returned, the record buying public were looking elsewhere. George was less impressed with the workings and demands of record companies, and even less impressed with the musical tastes of the late 70's. After delivering a fine album (33 1/3) to his new record company, he would go on to watch sales drop, the record company moan and the World losing interest. So, George did other things that interested him. Started paying more attention to downtime, racing, movies, producing movies and so on.
But then, after a couple of years had passed, he returned with this self titled album. And what a return it was. Regardless of the record buying publics reaction to this album, it's a real gem. George sounds so at ease, and in such a pleasant mood here, it radiates positivity through the speakers. Here is a man who has found love, and who seems to have enjoyed himself these past years. He is telling us that we will all receive love (Love Comes to Everyone), he tells us how splendid the moon looked when he was on vacation in Hawaii (Here Comes The Moon) and he lets us in on how much he enjoys Grand Prix racing (Faster).
This is in a way the last of the post-Beatles George Harrison albums. Somewhere in England was recorded mostly before the death of John Lennon, but will forever be remembered as a post Lennon album. By the time of Gone Troppo, George had lost interest in such a degree, it ruined any hope the listener had of hearing a great George Harrison album again. Of course, he would return in a commanding way with 9th Cloud, but in 1979, these events could not be guessed. As it is, George Harrison, the album, bookends a decade that began in such a splendid manner, on the ruins of the Beatles, with the monumental 'All Things Must Pass', and it bookends it splendidly.
Harrison Back to Basics
Review date: 2008-01-03 Rating: 8 out of 10
George Harrison's self-titled album, released in 1979, is one of his best 'Dark Horse' productions. "George Harrison" is a tight album through all ten tracks, each one following the same musical theme through-out; resulting in a consistent, absorbing sound.
Harrison seems to tone down all the other instruments in exchange for more prominent guitar work; possibly due to the slightly 'crowded' feel of his previous album (Thirty Thee & 1/3). This album now seems a lot more raw compared to some of Harrison's other releases - but subsequently allows George to fully exhibit his guitar mastery! You'll find typical Harrison beauty with "Here Comes The Moon" and "Soft-Hearted Hana". The track "Not Guilty" proves that George is reverting to his more original style; as it was written originally during his Beatle days in 1968.
"George Harrison" is certainly one of George's better pieces. Musically, it's in the same league as "All Things Must Pass" and "Brainwashed", but you won't quite find the depth of lyrics as with the other two. Listen out for "Not Guilty", "Here Comes The Moon", "Soft-Hearted Hana" and "Blow Away".
Overall, this is an essential album for a Harrison fan. It has a much more 'realistic' touch than a lot of his others and nicely proves the fact that George Harrison really could compose some brilliant music.
Beautiful album
Review date: 2007-01-17 Rating: 8 out of 10
After the high of "All things must pass" and "Concert for Bangladesh", George sort of lost his way a bit, and albums did not come up to much, yet in this album you can tell that George is standing on top of the World and is enjoying life, as it is a fantastic album!
Gone is the Phil Spector "wall of music" sound and George stripped right back to make this sweet album, that has nothing big about it... just a man who is enjoying life and wanting the world to know!
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
George Harrison
Recording label: Dark Horse/Parlophone/EMI
Manufacturer: Dark Horse/Parlophone/EMI
EAN: 0724359408729
Binding: Audio CD
Format: Original recording remastered, Extra tracks,
Release date: 2004-03-01
Universal product code (UPC): 724359408729
Number of discs: 1
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. Love Comes To Everyone
2. Not Guilty
3. Here Comes The Moon
4. Soft Hearted Hana
5. Blow Away
6. Faster
7. Dark Sweet Lady
8. Your Love Is Forever
9. Soft Touch
10. If You Believe
11. Here Comes The Moon
Publishers: Dark Horse/Parlophone/EMI
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