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I Love This Album!!!
2005-10-13
Love it, Love it, LOVE it! OK, now that I got that out of my system, I'll tell you this: listening to this cd is like being at a lovely beach on vacation and being deeply in love. There is something endorphin-raising about the songs on this album, and it makes you feel as though life is looking rosy. It's not a sappy, superficial happy feeling, it is a deep contentment: well, drat, it's difficult to explain. The only time you start feeling sad is when you remember that George Harrison is no longer on this earth. Otherwise, this is a happy cd. If you want angry, if you want dreary, get another cd. (The one and only song that really doesn't belong is "Faster." I wish that could have been on "Cloud Nine" with Jeff Lynne producing it. I loved Russ Titleman and George Harrison's production of every other song, though. Very "Guitar-centric." )
George Harrison wrote some of the most beautiful love songs EVER. People mistakenly have this impression of him as the weird Hare Krishna Beatle who wrote all that w00-w00 sitar music (which I enjoy, frankly) but I'm tellin' ya, this man wrote some gorgeous love-music! Maybe his spirituality contributed to his ability to appreciate romantic love and life's simple joys as "Good Gifts;" and how fortunate we are to be able to listen to his interpretation of those gifts. "Dark Sweet Lady" is sublime. "Your Love is Forever" made me stop what I was doing and just listen in astonishment. "Blow Away" reminds us how easy it is to let go of a bad mood, and forget about it, as easy as warm winds blowing away a cold, dreary day. "Here Comes the Moon" has a totally different feeling than "Here Comes the Sun." I'll explain in my pathetic way: You know how you sit outside at late summer dusk, and the sky gets progressively darker and this big full moon climbs up slowly 'til the day's heat is gone and the balmy breezes start wafting around all these summery fragrances, and it's suddenly turned into a beautiful summer night? Yeah. THAT'S what the song is like.
This one'll make you cry
2005-09-29
Before I begin this review, I'd like to take this opportunity to offer the disclaimer that I am a hopeless George fan, and very biased in this review. I adore his cool style, his unique yet beautiful voice, his singing slide guitar, his poetic words and stirring music...and I miss him deeply. And few albums make me miss him more than this one.
"George Harrison" might best be described as a sort of "mystical folk" album. A magical, almost sparkling sound seems to emit from the instruments, and the result is spectacular. The songs have been finely crafted, and George's voice is in splendid shape all around. Words, melody and music come together in just the right way to make an excellent disc that (I think) everyone ought to have in their collection. The mood is mostly mellow for this album, but that doesn't mean that the songs are dull! Not in the least. From the soaring melodies of "Faster," "Blow Away" and "Your Love is Forever" to the slinky groove of "Not Guilty" and "Soft-Hearted Hana," -- the elegant styling of "Here Comes the Moon," "Dark Sweet Lady" and "Soft Touch" to the feel-good sound of "Love Comes to Everyone" and "If You Believe" -- nothing on this disc will fail to enchant. It's the creme of Harrison's crop. Although I recommend everything George has done, I recommend this one especially highly. It'll make you feel like you could fly through the clouds...and it might make you cry. It's that beautiful.
DAVID A. MAGNUSSON
2005-08-16
SUCH A WONDERFUL ALBUM! I HAVE NEVER HEARD A MORE BEAUTIFUL LOVE SONG, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF JEFFERSON AIRPLANE'S "TODAY", THAN I HEARD IN HARRISON'S "YOUR LOVE IS FOREVER". 25 YEARS LATER, IT STILL BRINGS BACK HAUNTING, YET BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES. THAT IS WHAT MAKES A GREAT ALBUM...AND YES, IT IS ALWAYS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER!
A brief review of George Harrison's self-titled release
2005-08-12
George's contribution to the Beatles is underrated, in my opinion. His solo output is inconsistent, however. I remember liking this album when it came out, so I picked up the cd recently at a used record store.
It's not as good as I remembered. The best tracks are "Not Guilty" (though a superior version can be found on Anthology 3), "Your Love Is Forever", and "Love Comes To Everyone". George's guitar playing is excellent throughout. Unfortunately, much of this album is marred by George's weak vocals. "Faster" and "Soft-Hearted Hana" are the most blatant examples of this. At this point in his career, his voice was best suited for mellow pieces such as the three mentioned above, and "Dark Sweet Lady". "Blow Away" was a minor hit, I believe, and its' instrumentation is appealing, with distinctive guitar work from Harrison. The song is upbeat, as is much of the album. It also contains the lyric "all its got to take is some warmth to make it" -- blecch! "George Harrison" is a decent effort from, well, George Harrison. He sounds happy and mellow on this album, which is pleasing. For non-"All Things Must Pass" fare, I advise you to pick up "Living In The Material World" or "Extra Texture" before this one. But you could do worse than this cd.
An Excellent Collection
2005-06-17
This fine collection is a reflection of George's life. By 1979, when he released this work, he appeared to be in high stride, not only with a successful film production company but also following his musical muse. His son was born August 1, 1978 and the song "Blow Away" is a nod to Dhani's birth. George was saying that the dark clouds of a rocky past had blown away and he was moving forward with hope and renewed vigor. During the seventies, music to a large extent was commerical and in some cases cliche, but Harrison's work remained unique and distinct. On this collection, he shows his myriad of styles.
"Love Comes to Everyone" is one of the most beautiful and optimistic songs I have ever heard. He could not have picked a better song to kick this gem off. "Not Guilty" has an interesting history. A decade earlier, George tried unsuccessfully to have it included on the White Album. His original rendition of the song can be found on the Beatles' Anthology 3. It's a shame it wasn't included on the White Album as this song is of extraordinary caliber. This collection is definitely worth owning. "Here Comes the Moon," a sequel to his 1969 blockbuster "Here Comes the Sun" is a cute, up-tempo song that will undoubtedly bring smiles to many faces. "Soft-Hearted Hana" is a very gentle piece and is ideal for soothing away stress. It is a unique song with the brand of guitar playing Harrison made his own. "Faster" is a fun, danceable song that is a nod to George's love for race cars - Forumla One. George even admitted in his book, "I Me Mine" that he never got over his love for fast vehicles and this fun song reflects that. His beautiful song to his wife Olivia, "Dark Sweet Lady" is intensely beautiful. So are the intensely soothing "Your Love is Forever," "Soft Touch," "If You Believe" and the closing track, "Here Comes the Moon." Closing with that one "aligns" this collection neatly and nicely. While I would much rather Harrison had released a never-released song instead, I was not disappointed with this choice. This is ideal for the inveterate George Harrison fans and people who just like his music. For those who are just becoming familiar with his work, you might want to start with "All Things Must Pass." That is an INTENSE Harrison experience!  Read for more: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html%3FASIN=B...
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