Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits
John Lennon · 2002
123 min · 35 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · psychedelic rock
John Lennon’s greatest hits resonate with emotional depth and a blend of rock, pop, and poignant social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- emotional depth in short bursts
- dynamic waves of familiar hits
- reflective moments during downtime
- uplifting tracks for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- anti-war activism· peaceful idealism· posthumous legacy
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits' comes during a period when Lennon’s legacy was being revisited after his tragic death in 1980. This collection serves as both a celebration and a reminder of his profound influence as a solo artist and former Beatle, encapsulating pivotal moments of his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Paul McCartney· George Harrison
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan — Shares similar anti-war themes and poignant social commentary with folk-infused rock sound.Hunky Dory by David Bowie — Both explore emotional depth and societal reflection with an experimental rock approach.All Things Must Pass by George Harrison — Captures the same blend of introspection and idealism with rich instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Instant Karma 3:20
- 2 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) 3:34
- 3 Jealous Guy 4:15
- 4 Mind Games 4:12
- 5 Whatever Gets You Thru the Night 3:19
- 6 #9 Dream 4:48
- 7 Stand by Me 3:26
- 8 (Just Like) Starting Over 3:56
- 9 Woman 3:26
- 10 Watching the Wheels 3:32
- 11 Nobody Told Me 3:32
Disc 2
- 1 Ain’t That a Shame 2:31
- 2 Angel Baby 3:44
- 3 Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula 2:38
- 4 Blue Suede Shoes (live) 2:29
- 5 Dizzy Miss Lizzy (live) 3:09
- 6 Medley: Rip It Up / Ready Teddy 1:34
- 7 Peggy Sue 2:05
- 8 You Can’t Catch Me 4:53
- 9 Slippin’ and Slidin’ 2:17
- 10 Do You Want to Dance 2:54
- 11 Sweet Little Sixteen 3:01
- 12 Just Because 4:25
Disc 3
- 1 Well (Baby Please Don’t Go) 4:30
- 2 New York City 3:38
- 3 It’s So Hard 3:18
- 4 Woman Is the Nigger of the World 5:30
- 5 Well Well Well 3:51
- 6 Instant Karma (We All Shine On) 3:40
- 7 Mother 4:59
- 8 Come Together 4:20
- 9 Imagine 3:17
- 10 Cold Turkey 5:29
- 11 Hound Dog 3:09
- 12 Give Peace a Chance 1:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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