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Editorial Reviews
Digitally remastered edition of this 1971 studio album from the Rock icon. Features 'Imagine', 'Crippled Inside', 'Gimme Some Truth' and 'Jealous Guy'.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
John's back catalog was repackaged to commemorate what would have been his seventieth birthday. This album ranks up with "Plastic Ono Band" as one of his best solo works although this one is a little more accessible. The classic title track and "Jealous Guy" are the two big hits but all the other tracks are great as well. He searches for answers in "Gimme Some Truth" and "How?". There's the anti-war "I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier" and the mellow "Oh My Love". "Oh Yoko!" sounds very catchy while "Crippled Inside" seems autobiographical. Then there's "How Do You Sleep?" (with George playing guitar), where he is clearly talking to Paul. The booklet features sleeve notes and some photos, one of which has John holding a pig by its ears-a parody of Paul's "Ram" cover. The packaging is okay but it's the kind that's prone to scratches on the disc but that's a minor complaint.
John continued to write great songs after The Beatles as this album attests.It is a winner from start to finish that every music fan should have. If you already have the 2000 version, you might not need this but it's still great to have.
John continued to write great songs after The Beatles as this album attests.It is a winner from start to finish that every music fan should have. If you already have the 2000 version, you might not need this but it's still great to have.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Imagine", by John Lennon, is the crown jewel of his solo recording career. Released 40 years ago, it still stands as his best and most popular album ever. The title track is to this day, an anthem for peace, and remains a classic rock radio staple. The album is filled with quality musicianship and songwriting. The song "How Do You Sleep", is an obvious attack on Paul McCartney, and the fact that George Harrison appears on the song, playing some of the most stinging solo guitar of his career, speaks volumes about the relationship between Paul, and the other Beatles during that time period. "Jealous Guy", is an apologetic ballad, that hits the listener to the core, and was later remade into a hit record by Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music. The song "Gimme Some Truth", is an all out attack on politicians and the government. The haunting "I Don't Want To Be A Soldier", is a Vietnam era anti-war song that effectively takes the listener to the plight of the draftee, and pending death. Strong stuff indeed. "Oh Yoko", is a fun catchy pop tune, that pays homage to his wife, that actually works as an answer to those who basically trashed her for being Mrs John Lennon. Along with George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass", I believe John Lennon's "Imagine", are the two greatest solo Beatle recordings ever made.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a product of a true genius! Not only do we have the song of the millenium ('Imagine') by the artist of the millenium but also an excellent assortment of acoustic and rock tracks. 'It's so hard', 'I don't want to be a soldier', 'Gimme some truth' and 'How do you sleep?' show Lennon's true characteristic grit with biting fuzzy guitar and equally fitting vocals. Emotional acoustic ballads like 'How?' and 'Oh my love' go nicely with the more jolly 'Jealous guy' and the folksy 'Crippled inside' and 'Oh Yoko!'. A great performance by John, Phil Spector and the Plastic Ono's and also by George Harrison who plays brillient slide guitar. Overall, an enlightening and cheerful album which follows nicely from the outstanding melancholy album 'Lennon/Plastic Ono band'. Nobody will ever rival John's lyrical abilities and certainly won't capture John's mood in quite the same way again. We miss you John.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent solo project
My favorite John Lennon solo album... It is classic, vintage and to me, shows the John Lennon we all love and admire
Published 8 days ago by Albert Ferrin
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little disapointing
The only good song is Imagine. There is one other one that is almost country-western that is ok- but the rest are awful!!!
Published 29 days ago by Frances M. Manz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully, Emotionally, Beautifully, Perfect
Words cannot describe John Lennon's music. It is timeless and although he sings so effortlessly it is brilliant. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cynthia Keene
1.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed
This remix was very disappointing for me. Maybe i got a bad cd copy because the music quality wasn't up the industry standards. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jene youtt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Imagine
John Lennon is an original in many ways,
and his music will remain classic for the feature years to come.
and his music will remain classic for the feature years to come.
Published 2 months ago by NC 28
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dont buy this CD
This CD is low resolution I have the original vinyl album and the sound is a thousand times better. Too bad the original is fantastic. John would be furious.
Published 3 months ago by Kirk Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lennon Excellence
IMAGINE, John Lennon's sophomore solo album, finds him in anything but a slump. This album contains some of Lennon's best-loved songs. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Cross
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not his best. That Honor belongs to Plastic Ono Band.
Many Lennon fans have labeled this record a "masterpiece", and indeed it may well have been, if not for the existence of his debut album from the previous year (read my other... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aparato SuperSonico
4.0 out of 5 stars
Imagine
Have the original vynal record, and now am able to enjoy the cd format. Who in Thier right mind doesn't care for John Lennon's genious?
Published 4 months ago by Steven L Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Can't Decide Between 3 Or 4 Stars!
Maybe 3.5 stars because the good is fantastic, but some of the rest is anything but fantastic.
The title track is a true John Lennon classic which will stand the test of time... Read more
The title track is a true John Lennon classic which will stand the test of time... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Thompson
