John Lennon Anthology
John Lennon · 1998
267 min · 94 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling collection of raw demos and live performances showcasing Lennon's unfiltered introspection and socio-political commentary.
Why this album works
- Best for
- raw introspection in every track dynamic exploration with interludes wave-like pacing throughout sessions
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'John Lennon Anthology' arrived nearly two decades after Lennon's tragic death in 1980. This comprehensive retrospective spans his solo career, presenting unreleased materials, home recordings, and live tracks that illuminate his artistic evolution from Beatles icon to outspoken solo artist. It marked a significant moment in celebrating his legacy, coinciding with renewed interest in his music due to changing cultural landscapes.
- If you like
- hard rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock
John Lennon Anthology is an album by John Lennon, released in 1998. A sprawling collection of raw demos and live performances showcasing Lennon's unfiltered introspection and socio-political commentary. 'John Lennon Anthology' stands out as a pivotal archival release that deepened the understanding of Lennon’s creative process and personal struggles. It was met with critical acclaim and sparked discussions around the themes of peace and activism prevalent in his work, reinforcing his cultural impact during a time when social justice issues were resurfacing in public consciousness. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John Lennon Anthology sound like?
A sprawling collection of raw demos and live performances showcasing Lennon's unfiltered introspection and socio-political commentary. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock.
What makes John Lennon Anthology by John Lennon notable?
'John Lennon Anthology' stands out as a pivotal archival release that deepened the understanding of Lennon’s creative process and personal struggles. It was met with critical acclaim and sparked discussions around the themes of peace and activism prevalent in his work, reinforcing his cultural impact during a time when social justice issues were resurfacing in public consciousness. Released in 1998, 'John Lennon Anthology' arrived nearly two decades after Lennon's tragic death in 1980. This comprehensive retrospective spans his solo career, presenting unreleased materials, home recordings, and live tracks that illuminate his artistic evolution from Beatles icon to outspoken solo artist. It marked a significant moment in celebrating his legacy, coinciding with renewed interest in his music due to changing cultural landscapes.
Who is John Lennon Anthology for?
John Lennon Anthology works well if you're into raw introspection in every track, dynamic exploration with interludes and wave-like pacing throughout sessions.
How many songs are on John Lennon Anthology?
John Lennon Anthology has 94 tracks, running approximately 267 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Working Class Hero Standout 4:21
- 2 God 3:33
- 3 I Found Out 3:48
- 4 Hold On 0:44
- 5 Isolation 3:47
- 6 Love 2:45
- 7 Mother 3:49
- 8 Remember 2:46
- 9 Imagine (take 1) Standout 3:23
- 10 “Fortunately” 0:19
- 11 Baby Please Don’t Go 4:05
- 12 Oh My Love 2:56
- 13 Jealous Guy Standout 4:11
- 14 Maggie Mae 0:53
- 15 How Do You Sleep? 5:22
- 16 God Save Oz 3:28
- 17 Do the Oz 3:11
- 18 I Don’t Want to Be a Soldier 5:20
- 19 Give Peace a Chance 1:53
- 20 Look at Me 2:52
- 21 Long Lost John 2:15
Disc 2
- 1 New York City 0:56
- 2 Attica State (live) 4:28
- 3 Imagine (live) 3:09
- 4 Bring On the Lucie 4:08
- 5 Woman Is the Nigger of the World 0:39
- 6 Geraldo Rivera – One to One Concert 0:40
- 7 Woman Is the Nigger of the World (live) 5:15
- 8 It’s So Hard (live) 3:09
- 9 Come Together (live) 4:20
- 10 Happy Xmas 3:32
- 11 Luck of the Irish (live) 3:41
- 12 John Sinclair (live) 3:43
- 13 The David Frost Show 0:54
- 14 Mind Games (I Promise) 1:02
- 15 Mind Games (Make Love, Not War) 1:15
- 16 One Day at a Time 3:14
- 17 I Know 3:13
- 18 I’m the Greatest 3:37
- 19 Goodnight Vienna 2:45
- 20 Jerry Lewis Telethon 2:00
- 21 “A Kiss Is Just a Kiss” 0:12
- 22 Real Love 4:14
- 23 You Are Here 4:56
Disc 3
- 1 What You Got 1:16
- 2 Nobody Loves You When You’re Down and Out 5:39
- 3 Whatever Gets You Through the Night (home) 0:38
- 4 Whatever Gets You Through the Night (studio) 3:34
- 5 Yesterday (parody) 0:34
- 6 Be Bop a Lula 2:53
- 7 Rip It Up / Ready Teddy 2:32
- 8 Scared 5:04
- 9 Steel and Glass 4:47
- 10 Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox) 2:59
- 11 Bless You 4:15
- 12 Going Down on Love 0:54
- 13 Move Over Ms. L 3:10
- 14 Ain’t She Sweet 0:28
- 15 Slippin’ and Slidin’ 2:27
- 16 Peggy Sue 1:19
- 17 Bring It On Home to Me / Send Me Some Lovin’ 3:51
- 18 Phil and John 1 2:14
- 19 Phil and John 2 2:01
- 20 Phil and John 3 0:55
- 21 “When in Doubt, Fuck It” 0:10
- 22 Be My Baby 4:33
- 23 Stranger’s Room 3:18
- 24 Old Dirt Road 3:54
Disc 4
- 1 I’m Losing You 4:06
- 2 Sean’s “Little Help” 0:58
- 3 Serve Yourself 3:49
- 4 My Life 2:35
- 5 Nobody Told Me 3:32
- 6 Life Begins at 40 2:24
- 7 I Don’t Wanna Face It 3:31
- 8 Woman 4:02
- 9 Dear Yoko 2:35
- 10 Watching the Wheels 3:05
- 11 I’m Stepping Out 4:19
- 12 Borrowed Time 3:58
- 13 The Rishi Kesh Song 2:27
- 14 Sean’s “Loud” 0:34
- 15 Beautiful Boy 4:12
- 16 Mr. Hyde’s Gone (Don’t Be Afraid) 2:41
- 17 Only You 3:25
- 18 Grow Old With Me 3:19
- 19 Dear John 2:14
- 20 The Great Wok 3:14
- 21 Mucho Mungo 1:25
- 22 Satire 1 2:21
- 23 Satire 2 4:35
- 24 Satire 3 0:47
- 25 Sean’s “In the Sky” 1:22
- 26 It’s Real 1:05
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
267 min 29 sec
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