5 keepers
keeper avg .500
It seems that contentment (in the forms of a new relationship and fatherhood) was, like the relationship that resulted in the sublime "Something," again a catalyst for some of Harrison's best work. Though more Paul Simon than "All Things Must Pass," "Love Comes To Everyone"***** and "Blow Away"***** are two of the best songs Harrison recorded, the former impossibly smooth and the latter wistful. The modal "Your Love Is Forever"**** is light as mist, beautiful without being sappy (and may have later influenced dreamier songs by Cocteau Twins or My Bloody Valentine). The formidable, menacing original version of "Not Guilty" was unfortunately cut from the White Album for being a little too pointed (or on the nose) to be included at that time, and was eventually released as part of the 1996 Beatles Anthology. The finely crafted 1978 version**** included on this album has all the merit of the original, regardless of it being its polished stylistic opposite. "If You Believe" is a pleasant throwback to the "All Things Must Pass" days, as covered by Crosby Stills Nash, and "Faster"**** is as lively as the album gets, with purposefully rocking choruses. "Here Comes The Moon" and "Soft Touch" can be considered 70's California rock / yacht rock, while "Dark Sweet Lady" is simply folk.
The 2004 version of the album I listened to included a bonus and superior demo version of "Here Comes The Moon"**** that has a simple beauty of classic George Harrison without so much squishy late-70's production.
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