Beware of ABKCO!
George Harrison · 1994
51 min · 15 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · beat music
A reflective collection of acoustic renditions showcasing Harrison's introspective songwriting and melodic craftsmanship.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective acoustic flow
- introspective moments of quiet
- thoughtful melodies for contemplation
- gentle strumming for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- ABKCO legal battles· acoustic reclamation
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Beware of ABKCO!' arrives after George Harrison's lengthy hiatus from recording, following his 1979 album 'George Harrison'. This compilation features acoustic versions of songs primarily from his early solo career, reflecting a period where he sought to reclaim his artistic identity amid legal battles with his former label ABKCO Records.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Lynne· David Crosby· Nick Drake
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Pink Moon by Nick Drake — Shares introspective songwriting and acoustic instrumentation, evoking a similar reflective mood.The Buddha of Suburbia by David Bowie — Combines acoustic elements with a personal exploration, reflecting on identity and artistic reclamation.Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens — Features melodic craftsmanship and thoughtful lyrics, focusing on personal themes and acoustic arrangements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Run of the Mill (acoustic version) 2:08
- 2 Art of Dying (acoustic version) 3:29
- 3 Everybody, Nobody (acoustic version) 4:02
- 4 Wah-Wah (electric guitar) 4:44
- 5 Window, Window (acoustic version) 2:11
- 6 Beautiful Girl (acoustic version) 3:58
- 7 Beware of Darkness (acoustic version) 4:38
- 8 Let It Down (acoustic version) 4:15
- 9 Tell Me What Has Happened to You (acoustic version) 3:17
- 10 Hear Me Lord (electric guitar) 5:16
- 11 Nowhere to Go (electric guitar) 3:07
- 12 Cosmic Empire (acoustic version) 3:11
- 13 Mother Devine (acoustic version) 3:04
- 14 I Don't Want to Do It (acoustic version) 2:24
- 15 If Not for You (acoustic version) 1:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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