All Things Must Pass
George Harrison · 1970
105 min · 23 tracks · folk rock
A lush tapestry of spirituality and introspection woven with rich melodies and expansive instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Sweet Lord Start here — This track is notable for its blending of gospel influences with rock sensibilities, becoming an anthem of spiritual yearning that defined Harrison’s solo career.
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Isn’t It a Pity (version one) — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics reflecting on love and loss, this track encapsulates the emotional weight carried throughout the album.
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What Is Life — This upbeat track combines infectious rhythms with lyrics exploring love and devotion, showcasing Harrison's ability to fuse joy with introspective themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and diverse instrumentation, making it a significant solo debut.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of instrumentation, including strings, horns, and slide guitar, creating a rich sonic landscape.
- Several tracks incorporate Indian musical elements, such as the use of sitar and tabla, blending them with Western rock structures.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sweeping emotional crescendos
- reflective moments of introspection
- dynamic journey with peaks
- late-night contemplation sessions
- spiritual themes and exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First solo release post-Beatles, showcasing Harrison's artistic depth and reaching number one.
- Themes
- spiritual longing· post-Beatles identity· philosophical questioning
- Career context
- All Things Must Pass marked George Harrison's first solo release after the breakup of The Beatles in 1970. This album was significant as it showcased his artistic depth, featuring a blend of rock, pop, and Indian influences. Positioned as a pivotal moment in his career, it established Harrison as a formidable solo artist with his voice distinctly separate from his former bandmates.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Lynne· David Crosby· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 I’d Have You Anytime 2:58
- 2 My Sweet Lord Start here 4:41
- 3 Wah‐Wah 5:38
- 4 Isn’t It a Pity (version one) 7:10
- 5 What Is Life 4:19
- 6 If Not for You 3:33
- 7 Behind That Locked Door 3:08
- 8 Let It Down 4:57
- 9 Run of the Mill 2:52
- 10 Beware of Darkness 3:49
- 11 Apple Scruffs 3:08
- 12 Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) 3:53
- 13 Awaiting on You All 2:50
- 14 All Things Must Pass 3:45
Disc 2
- 1 I Dig Love 4:58
- 2 Art of Dying 3:39
- 3 Isn’t It a Pity (version two) 4:47
- 4 Hear Me Lord 5:46
- 5 Out of the Blue 11:17
- 6 It’s Johnny’s Birthday 0:49
- 7 Plug Me In 3:22
- 8 I Remember Jeep 8:08
- 9 Thanks for the Pepperoni 5:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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