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George Harrison - All Things Must Pass [Original Recording Remastered] [Extra Tracks]

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As difficult as it may be to imagine for anyone not around in 1970, there was a time when George Harrison’s first solo album not only eclipsed solo albums by Paul McCartney and John Lennon but did likewise to the Beatles final release “Let It Be”. In fact, many people regarded “All Things Must Pass” as the natural successor to the Beatles’ “Abbey Road ”. Much of the public’s goodwill that was bestowed on the Beatles was now lavished on Harrison. As a result, ATMP sold 2 million copies and topped the charts for seven weeks in the US. Subsequent efforts would eventually change the public’s perception but for a period of time (between 1970-1972), it seemed that George Harrison could do no wrong.

In 1970, the popular record industry was vastly different than it is today. There were no multiple album sets (and certainly no 10 CD box sets). Even a double album was reviewed by the critics and treated by the public as somewhat indulgent. A triple album was unheard of. Ironically, the man who had previously only been allotted 1 or 2 songs per Beatles album was the person responsible for putting out rock’s first multidisc box set. Reviewing this album 30 years after it’s release may place it in a different historic perspective but does not lessen it’s sense of musical accomplishment.

Taking it’s importance into account, Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass” is certainly deemed worthy of the deluxe treatment. In fact, many fans feel that this reissue is long overdue.

With that in mind, the 30th anniversary edition of “All Things Must Pass” could easily be nicknamed “All Things To All People”. Since it provides not only the classic album in it’s entirety, [remastered (but not remixed)] but also includes a previously unreleased track (“I Live For You”) that was sweetened for release by George and his son, Dhani; a few sample demo tracks (“Beware Of Darkness” and “Let It Down”) previously only available on the “Beware Of ABKCO!” bootleg; a karioke version of “What Is Life” and a new track, in the form of “My Sweet Lord (2000) - a new take on the classic song which also represents Harrison’s first solo studio recording since 1987 (!).

Musically, ATMP holds up surprisingly well today, in spite of sounding a bit dated. Even the “Apple Jam” (renamed “Original Jam” for this reissue) sounds less superfluous to my ears than it did in 1970.

ATMP was remastered by Jon Astley with Harrison personally overseeing the production details. The results are somewhat mixed (no pun intended). Unlike last years’ reissue of John Lennon’s “Imagine”, ATMP lacks that “in the same room as the musicians” feel. Although the sound quality is greatly improved, especially compared to the 1987 CD, there is a muddiness and compressed quality that is still retained. Harrison decided against remixing the tracks, however, doing so may have added even more clarity and dynamic range to the finished product.

Like many fans, 30 years later, Harrison himself now has mixed views on the “Wall of Sound” production style. As he admits in the liner notes, he found it “difficult to resist remixing every track,” stating that he wanted to “liberate some of the songs from the big production that seemed appropriate at the time.” In the final analysis, it appears that Harrison decided to remain true to the original sound of ATMP, even if that meant retaining some of it’s sonic shortcomings.

However, Harrison did take a few liberties with the original artwork . In the 4 variations of the cover shot included in the package, graphic artists gradually add encroaching buildings, belching power plants and super highways - Harrison’s statement on how the planet’s environment has changed in the 30 years since ATMP was first released. Also, the album’s cover is now colorized (which may offend some purists).

Summary: Improvement is improvement. The 30th anniversary reissue of ATMP is certainly worth acquiring. However, I recommend that potential buyers have a realistic expectation of the sound quality. Those expecting to hear a sonic miracle will be disappointed since the “Wall Of Noise” remains contentious. As a comparison, I would liken the new ATMP to a very clean vinyl copy heard on a very good sound system. Hearing the new 30th anniversary edition will cause most people to bury the 1987 CD forever.

The lavish repackaging is very impressive. In it’s own way, it’s as impressive as the original 3 album set. It would have been nice to have a high quality postcard replica of the poster that was included with the original vinyl version - along with it’s update. Both are included in the liner notes as thumbnail photos.

Final Comment: Don’t pass on the 30th anniversary reissue of “All Things Must Pass”!

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Disc: 1

01. I'd Have You Anytime (George Harrison/Bob Dylan)

02. My Sweet Lord

03. Wah-Wah

04. Isn't It A Pity (Version 1)

05. What Is Life

06. If Not for You (Bob Dylan)

07. Behind That Locked Door

08. Let It Down

09. Run Of The Mill

10. I Live For You (Bonus Track)

11. Beware Of Darkness (Bonus Track)

12. Let It Down (Bonus Track)

13. What Is Life (Bonus Track)

14. My Sweet Lord (2000) (Bonus Track)

Disc: 2

01. Beware of Darkness

02. Apple Scruffs

03. Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)

04. Awaiting On You All

05. All Things Must Pass

06. I Dig Love

07. Art Of Dying

08. Isn't It A Pity (Version 2)

09. Hear Me Lord

10. It's Johnny's Birthday (Based upon "Congratulations" - Bill Martin/Phil Coulter)

11. Plug Me In (Jim Gordon/Carl Radle/Bobby Whitlock/Eric Clapton/Dave Mason/George Harrison)

12. I Remember Jeep (Ginger Baker/Klaus Voormann/Billy Preston/Eric Clapton/George Harrison)

13. Thanks For The Pepperoni (Gordon/Radle/Whitlock/Clapton/Mason/Harrison)

14. Out Of The Blue (Gordon/Radle/Whitlock/Clapton/Wright/Harrison/Price/Keys/Aronowitz)

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