Item: George Harrison - The Vinyl Collection
Rating: 5
Author: London

THE REVIEW

For Dhani Harrison, valuing the artistic and cultural heritage left by his father is a constant commitment.

The work of the spiritual Beatle is precious, and over the years, some have somewhat forgotten it, relying on a superficial understanding of the legacy of a man who lived his short life constantly balancing between the material and spiritual worlds. So, the Apple of the Fab Four from Liverpool releases the entire remastered works of George Harrison on 180g vinyl for both old and new Beatles aficionados. The journey is complete, from his debut in '68 with the soundtrack "Wonderwall Music" to the posthumous "Brainwashed" in 2002, a year after his death. Harrison gave his musical production an extremely personal touch. If "All Things Must Pass" is the triple album of a grown talent now overshadowed by authors too great for anyone, "Living in the Material World" marks the full assertion of his spiritual consciousness. The period '74-'75 is the most difficult; the talent is always there, but the recording industry and an Apple about to close its doors push George towards the use of alcohol and cocaine, which do not benefit the decent "Dark Horse," despite the poor voice due to laryngitis, and the "flawed" "Extra Texture," which still places the big hit "You" but is the weak point, in terms of production and sound, of Harrison's work. The Dark Horse label period is once again prolific and fully inspired, at least until the early '80s; the death of John and the usual recording pressures, wanting him to fit the plastic era ("Blood From a Clone"), cause in Harrison a rejection of the music business, resulting in the weak "Somewhere in England" ('81) and "Gone Troppo" ('82). The comeback in 1987 thanks to Jeff Lynne with "Cloud Nine" has Harrison delivering the master stroke, a fresh and cohesive record that may not be at the level of the early '70s but is more than enough to clear out many "one-hit wonder" bands hated by good George that infest the charts of the period. It's a magical period; he forms the Travelling Wilburys with Dylan, Petty, Lynne, and Orbison, lends his guitar to Belinda Carlisle for "Runaway Horses," and then returns to a peaceful retreat at his Friar Park after the "Live in Japan" in '92.

This was George Harrison, the third arrow of a magic bow who managed to move forward alone with consistency and inspiration, the "mystical one" with the sweetly unmistakable guitar of rock music.

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This review praises the remastered vinyl collection of George Harrison, showcasing his deep spiritual and musical journey. It covers his career from the debut 'Wonderwall Music' to posthumous 'Brainwashed,' highlighting highs and lows. The collection reflects the balance he maintained between material and spiritual worlds. Key albums and collaborations are examined, celebrating Harrison's unique contribution to rock music.

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George Harrison The Vinyl Collection

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THE REVIEW

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Tracklist Lyrics

01 Wonderwall Music (00:00)

02 Electronic Sound (00:00)

03 All Things Must Pass (00:00)

04 Living In The Material World (00:00)

05 Dark Horse (00:00)

06 Extra Texture (Read All About It) (00:00)

07 Thirty Three And 1/3 (00:00)

08 George Harrison (00:00)

09 Somewhere In England (00:00)

10 Gone Troppo (00:00)

11 Cloud Nine (00:00)

12 Brainwashed (00:00)

13 Live In Japan (00:00)

14 12" Got My Mind Set On You (00:00)

15 12" When We Was Fab (00:00)

16 Microbes (03:39)

17 Dream Scene (05:33)

18 Red Lady Too (01:58)

19 Tabia And Pakawaj (01:04)

20 In The Park (04:05)

21 Drilling At Home (03:08)

22 Guru Vandana (01:02)

23 Greasy Legs (01:27)

24 Ski-ing (01:37)

25 Gat Kirwani (01:15)

26 Any Road (00:00)

27 P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night) (00:00)

28 Pisces Fish (00:00)

29 Looking For My Life (00:00)

30 Rising Sun (00:00)

31 Marwa Blues (00:00)

32 Stuck Inside A Cloud (00:00)

33 Run So Far (00:00)

34 Never Get Over You (00:00)

35 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea (00:00)

36 Rocking Chair In Hawaii (00:00)

37 Brainwashed (00:00)

38 I Want To Tell You (04:36)

39 Old Brown Shoe (03:55)

40 Taxman (04:20)

41 Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (03:39)

42 If I Needed Someone (03:50)

43 Something (05:21)

44 What Is Life (04:46)

45 Dark Horse (04:15)

46 Piggies (03:02)

47 Got My Mind Set On You (04:34)

48 Cloud 9 (04:11)

49 Here Comes The Sun (03:31)

50 My Sweet Lord (05:42)

51 All Those Years Ago (04:28)

52 Cheer Down (04:01)

53 Devil's Radio (04:24)

54 Isn't It A Pity (06:23)

55 While My Guitar Gently Weeps (07:19)

56 Roll Over Beethoven (04:34)

57 Got My Mind Set On You (Extended Version) (00:00)

58 Got My Mind Set On You (Single Version) (00:00)

59 Lay His Head (00:00)

60 When We Was Fab (Unextended Version) (00:00)

61 Zig Zag (00:00)

62 That's The Way It Goes (Remix) (00:00)

63 When We Was Fab (Reverse End) (00:00)

64 Party Seacombe (04:20)

65 Love Scene (04:15)

66 Crying (01:12)

67 Cowboy Music (01:22)

68 Fantasy Sequins (01:43)

69 On The Bed (01:03)

70 Glass Box (02:15)

71 Wonderwall To Be Here (01:23)

72 Singing Om (01:53)

73 Under The Mersey Wall (00:00)

George Harrison
The Vinyl Collection