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All Things Must Pass | 
| Artist: George Harrison
Label: EMI
Category: Music
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Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 833
Format: Box set, Double CD, Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 5.2 x 0.6
MPN: 30474
UPC: 724353047429
EAN: 0724353047429
ASIN: B00005214X
Release Date: January 29, 2001
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I'd Have You Anytime | | • | My Sweet Lord | | • | Wah-Wah | | • | Isn't It A Pity | | • | What Is Life | | • | If Not for You | | • | Behind That Locked Door | | • | Let It Down | | • | Run Of The Mill | | • | I Live For You (Bonus Track) | | • | Beware Of Darkness (Bonus Track) | | • | Let It Down (Bonus Track) | | • | What Is Life (Bonus Track) | | • | My Sweet Lord (2000) (Bonus Track) |
Disc 2
| • | Beware of Darkness | | • | Apple Scruffs | | • | Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) | | • | Awaiting On You All | | • | All Things Must Pass | | • | I Dig Love | | • | Art Of Dying | | • | Isn't It A Pity (Version Two) | | • | Hear Me Lord | | • | It's Johnny's Birthday | | • | Plug Me In | | • | I Remember Jeep | | • | Thanks For The Pepperoni | | • | Out Of The Blue |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
IAll Things Must Pass/I was George Harrison's first release following the acrimonious falling apart of the Beatles. Co-produced by the unhinged genius that was Phil Spector, it features his biggest solo hit in the "He's So Fine"-soundalike, "My Sweet Lord". Alongside a laid-back strum through Bob Dylan's "If Not For You", this remastered two-CD set also has the gentle "Isn't It A Pity" and "What is Life"--songs that show a writer enjoying true creative freedom for the first time and exploring his growing devotion to Krishna, outside of Lennon and McCartney's shadow. Ably supported by celebrity mates like Eric Clapton and the redoubtable Ringo Starr, IAll Things Must Pass/I is the sound of Harrison breathing out for the first time in 10 years. Moreover, it's conclusive proof that the Beatles were blessed with not just two, but three truly great songwriters. --IBillie Swift/I
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A showcase for a talent previously overshadowed April 11, 2003
Touring Mars (London, UK)
34 out of 34 found this review helpful
Most of the material that appears on this album was written by George Harrison whilst The Beatles were still together, but was recorded after their demise, at a time where George found himself uniquely placed to express himself to the utmost, and boy did he do it brilliantly. pWith the production skills of the legendary Phil Spector and the likes of Eric Clapton (and even a very young Phil Collins) on hand to lend expert assistance, this album could have ranked alongside the multitude of other worthy albums of the time... however, what set this particular album apart from the rest is the sheer quantity and variety of tracks that George had accumulated over the years, and unleashed in one epic volume which rivals even the best Beatles albums.pThis remastered and extended anniversary edition of the album is a much needed and welcome update of a bona fide classic release and is far better than the previous incarnation on CD. The extra tracks are not particularly 'essential', especially the new version of 'My Sweet Lord', which was probably better left alone, and like the original, the 'jam session' tracks are still very much extraneous and pretty pointless. This would count against the album if it wasn't for the fact that the album stands as a monumental achievement without them, and contains multiple tracks that are infinitely listenable. Ranging from the raging rock of the 'Derek and the Dominoes-esque' "Wah-Wah" to the plaintive "Let It Roll" and the amazing "Beware of Darkness", it is hard to fault throughout.pI strongly recommend to anyone whose opinion of George Harrison's solo recordings is based entirely upon 'My Sweet Lord' or even the 'Cloud Nine' album to have a listen to this album and be prepared to be impressed. Harrison's talent as a songwriter became evident in the latter days of the Beatles era, but even then he was overshadowed (and squandered) by Lennon and MacCartney... this album is testimony to and proof of the fact that, in his own right, George Harrison was truly one of the greats in rock history.
The Ex-Beatles Most Classic Effort! December 16, 2002
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules))
44 out of 45 found this review helpful
In 1970, after the break-up of the Beatles, George Harrison released an unprecedented three album collection. This contains all the songs that were not used by the Beatles and represents not just Harrisons' own great songwriting skills but the collective talents of many others; such as Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Jim Gordon, Klaus Voorman, Billy Preston, Dave Mason, Badfinger and legendary producer Phil Spector who had a great time managing this project. This collection contains 23 original and unique, varied-styled songs along with five great bonus tracks. Standing out among these 'additional tracks' are the demo/instrumentals of "My Sweet Lord" and the great "What Is Life" (a song Harrison refers to as "novelty", but one that contains a magic mood that begs re-listening). The double CD set rounds off with five jam sessions with all the above mentioned artists. The entire repetoire carries forth a mood of tranquility, excitement, moodiness and a solemn atmosphere that transcends most Beatles songs. It is pure George Harrison and perhaps his best piece of work. Not being a 'jewel box' this package may collapse after a few years, as it is boxed exactly like the original three albums were...only smaller. God bless George and Phil for lasting this long to remind us what great music is all about.
Only January, and already it's the reissue of the year January 23, 2001
43 out of 44 found this review helpful
Poor old George Harrison, often cruelly overlooked in the inevitable millenium polls of songwriters and songs of the century. Well, everyone should sit up and pay attention now, because All Things Must Pass is not just the best Beatle solo album. Track for track, it arguably surpasses any Beatle album as well, and features some of Harrison's finest moments, including My Sweet Lord, Isn't It A Pity (later covered by Galaxie 500) plus a great version of Bob Dylan's If Not For You. Predominantly pastoral in tone, in keeping with the garden gnome cover, George and his army of guest musicians (the studio personnel includes members of Badfinger, as well as Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton) also get to freak out on the mighty Wah-Wah and on the Original Jam tracks, which made up the third disc of the original three-vinyl album. Although it has available on CD before, the album is now the subject of a well-deserved, high-profile re-release, including new liner notes by Harrison and embellished artwork based on the original sleeve design. It's ironic that some of the material here was written around the time of the ill-fated Get Back sessions and rejected in favour of Lennon-McCartney songs. Just as well, because now, thirty years on, we've got this remarkable collection of songs all in one little box. All Things Must Pass is absolutely essential for any casual Beatle fan who has taken a shine to the sublime contributions that he made in their twilight years (The Inner Light, Something, Here Comes The Sun... you get the picture). As for those of us who had it on vinyl for years, well... we knew that it was a masterpiece all along, didn't we?
The Best Solo Beatle Record January 26, 2001
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
...probably. Maybe Plastic Ono Band might pip it to the post. No, actually it doesn't; All Things Must Pass IS the best solo album by any of the ex-Beatles.pThis reissue has been remastered, not remixed, making the sound clearer although the songs do not suddenly sound noticeably different, as on the recent reissues of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and Imagine. Depending on your viewpoint, that is either a refreshing change or a bit of a disappointment. I was very impressed with the remixes of the aforementioned Imagine and POB CDs but, then again, ATMP has been reissued exactly as George originally wanted us to hear it, and obviously how he still wants us to hear it.pThe songs are brilliant, from My Sweet Lord to Beware Of Darkness to All Things Must Pass. The Dylan cover sounds like a George song, in that it fits in perfectly with the rest of the album. There are so many good songs that all I need say really is that the only part of the album you probably won't listen to over and over forever more is the Apple Jam at the end.pThe bonus tracks on this reissue range from interesting (alternative backing track to What Is Life) to absolutely essential (previously unreleased I Live For You). Then there's My Sweet Lord (2000) which, whilst not an improvement on the original, is great listening if only to hear George's voice back on record. It also has a new slide guitar part which, whilst slightly disconcerting in its unfamiliarity, is beautiful in its own right. Oh, and then there's Sam Brown's fantastic vocals to finish it off. A much appreciated gift to the fans from George, and it's with that in mind that I think it should be listened to.pAll in all, a can't-go-wrong purchase. Not just for Beatles fans like me, either, An essential album full of great songwriting and great playing for any true music fan.
George's Greatest! June 24, 2006
Morten Vindberg
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
"All Things Must Pass" was George Harrison's first real solo album ( the previous only contained instrumentals). Most of the songs were written while the Beatles were still existing, and George was writing so many great songs during the final years of the 1960's that, when the Beales finally folded in early 1970, he had songs enough for a double album. Eventually it turned out to be a triple album, with the 3rd record containing "jams" with George and his good friends, such as Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon.
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br /Like most Harrison fans I regard "ATMP" as George finest album. Many of his greatest songs come from this LP. Though there is a great variety of styles and moods on the album, particularly the ballads stand out. Songs like "Isn't It a Pity", "Run of the Mill", "Behind That Locked Door", "Beware of Darkness" and "I'd Have You Anytime" are simply moving. His version of Dylan's "If Not For You" beats Dylan's own version by miles. Among the other up-beat number I especially like "What is Life". The bonus-track "I Live For You" is gem; incredible that this song was not originally included.
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br /A lot of the acoustic guitars are played by Badfinger's Pete Ham and Tom Evans, who were two young very talented song-writers themselves and who had already witten the classic "Without You" at this time. For Pete Ham, who wrote Badfinger' greatest hit-records, Harrison may have been the biggest inspiration among the Beatles. There are many similarities among these two great musicians' songwriting and musical arrangements. Try listen to Badfinger's "Straight Up" album, which was partly produced by George.
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br /This 2 CD set is must have for any Beatles or Badfinger fan!
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