Double Fantasy

John Lennon, Yoko Ono

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: November 17, 1980
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000002UUC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,285 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Strange as it seems now, the last album Lennon released in his lifetime was intended as a comeback, or rather as a parting wave at retirement: "Watching the Wheels" and "Beautiful Boy" celebrate the joys he found outside the star system, and "(Just Like) Starting Over" is a slightly awkward rocker about rejoining the domestic world that's also sort of about rejoining the pop world. The studio-pro arrangements are a little too slick, but Lennon rarely sounded happier. Ono, whose songs alternate with his in a series of thematic diptychs, was taking a stab at channeling her artier impulses into pop, is generally less successful--her voice works in a context of art-weirdness, but not as well in conventional tunes. --Douglas Wolk

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff from both sides, March 9, 1999

By A Customer

Of course, most people who bought this CD bought it to hear John Lennon's classics, "Woman," "Watching the Wheels," etc. Many others bought it because it was John Lennon's last record, (not true, "Milk and Honey" is still out of print, but the recently released "John Lennon Anthology" may trigger some interest in laying it on CD) but hardly anyone out there understands Yoko. If most of you out there would drop the pre-judgment that Yoko is awful, you might like much of her music. It is truly revolutionary. This album marked a comeback for both of the artists (both living "private lives" dating back to about 1975) and would be some of the last moments of John Lennon's career. He did not go out on any sour notes; nearly all of the John Lennon songs on this CD are also on the "John Lennon Collection" greatest hits compilation. "Milk and Honey" also boasts classics, most notably "I Don't Want To Face It." (Reissue it!!!) As mentioned before, Yoko does show her brilliance on these two albums as well, most notably with "Kiss Kiss Kiss." However, these are not Yoko Ono's crowning achievments. For any Yoko basher to truly dissolve their misconceptions, they should check out "Season Of Glass." As for John, his stuff on this is typically classic, but his BEST best would have to be the intimate "Plastic Ono Band." "Double Fantasy" is a very interesting and vital crossroads.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 20yearsOld, "DoubleFantasy" is still a Masterpiece, October 13, 2000

By	Bob Waskiewicz (Wintersville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This should have been the greatest time in John and Yoko's life.A wonderfull album,Raising 5 year old Sean,the start of MTV,who know's what kind of music would have followed "Double Fantasy.John's songs are fantastic."Starting over," the first single released was amazing,and John got to see the record climb to Number 1.His fans were still with him after being away for five years."Women,I'm Losing you,Cleanup Time," are wonderfull cuts also,but my favorite is "Beautifull Boy," written about Sean.I love the line,"Before you cross the street,take my hand,life is what happens to you while your busy making other plans."My favorite song of Yoko's is "Kiss,Kiss,Kiss." I think this numbers a great Disco cut,and very experimental and different.I'm also glad Yoko's "Walking on Thin Ice," is included in this new version.John was murdered coming home from the studio working on the record.Its unreal,but John would have been 60 this year.The World lost 20years of wonderfull,experimental,peaceloving sounds from one of the greats.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars John Lennon's swansong album, probably his best., October 24, 1999

By A Customer

I bought this CD when I was ten after purchasing the John Lennon Collection. I loved it, everything about it (yes, even Yoko's contributions). This album was recorded after a five-year break from the public eye, which is exactly what John needed. Free from a record deal, he began writing songs for himself, and just wrote because he felt like it, not because he was being pressured by a label. That is one of the reasons that this album is so great, because John wrote these at his own pace, and had all the time in the world to perfect them. Because of this, his work on this album ended up being his best work. As a 16 year old who has been John Lennon's biggest fan for about six years now, I would reccomend this album to anyone. Yoko's work is also quite good, it may have to grow on you, but trust me. Even if you absolutely hate Yoko's vocals, it won't matter, because John's work on here is just so good.