John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon · 1970
39 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · psychedelic rock
Raw and confessional, Lennon's debut solo album strips back rock to its emotional core.
Why this album works
- Best for
- raw confessions of personal struggle wave-like emotional dynamics throughout reflective moments for deep thinking
- Context
- Released on December 11, 1970, 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band' marked Lennon's first solo outing after The Beatles disbanded earlier that year. This album established his artistic identity independent of the group, showcasing a stark departure from the pop sensibilities of his former bandmates.
- If you like
- hard rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band is an album by John Lennon, released in 1970. Raw and confessional, Lennon's debut solo album strips back rock to its emotional core. The album was critically acclaimed upon release, particularly for its raw honesty and emotional depth, influencing countless singer-songwriters in the years that followed. It is often regarded as a cornerstone of the confessional rock genre and has since been included in numerous lists of the greatest albums of all time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band sound like?
Raw and confessional, Lennon's debut solo album strips back rock to its emotional core. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock.
What makes John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon notable?
The album was critically acclaimed upon release, particularly for its raw honesty and emotional depth, influencing countless singer-songwriters in the years that followed. It is often regarded as a cornerstone of the confessional rock genre and has since been included in numerous lists of the greatest albums of all time. Released on December 11, 1970, 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band' marked Lennon's first solo outing after The Beatles disbanded earlier that year. This album established his artistic identity independent of the group, showcasing a stark departure from the pop sensibilities of his former bandmates.
Who is John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band for?
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band works well if you're into raw confessions of personal struggle, wave-like emotional dynamics throughout and reflective moments for deep thinking.
How many songs are on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band?
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Mother Standout 5:36
- 2 Hold On 1:53
- 3 I Found Out 3:37
- 4 Working Class Hero Standout 3:50
- 5 Isolation Standout 2:53
- 6 Remember 4:36
- 7 Love 3:24
- 8 Well Well Well 5:59
- 9 Look at Me 2:54
- 10 God 4:10
- 11 My Mummy's Dead 0:49
Release Date
December 11, 1970
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
39 min 45 sec
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