Lennon
John Lennon · 1990
273 min · 73 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · psychedelic rock
A reflective tapestry of raw emotion, political fervor, and timeless melodies that showcases Lennon’s diverse musical legacy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of themes reflective moments of introspection political fervor and activism
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Lennon' is a posthumous compilation that encapsulates John Lennon's prolific solo career following his tragic assassination in 1980. This collection highlights his evolution from Beatle to a politically engaged artist, showcasing works spanning from the late ‘60s through the early ‘80s.
- If you like
- hard rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock
Lennon is an album by John Lennon, released in 1990. A reflective tapestry of raw emotion, political fervor, and timeless melodies that showcases Lennon’s diverse musical legacy. This album serves as a crucial retrospective of Lennon’s work, highlighting both popular hits like 'Imagine' and politically charged anthems such as 'Give Peace a Chance'. It was well-received upon release, illustrating Lennon's enduring influence on music and culture, and reinforcing his status as a voice for peace and social justice. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lennon sound like?
A reflective tapestry of raw emotion, political fervor, and timeless melodies that showcases Lennon’s diverse musical legacy. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock.
What makes Lennon by John Lennon notable?
This album serves as a crucial retrospective of Lennon’s work, highlighting both popular hits like 'Imagine' and politically charged anthems such as 'Give Peace a Chance'. It was well-received upon release, illustrating Lennon's enduring influence on music and culture, and reinforcing his status as a voice for peace and social justice. Released in 1990, 'Lennon' is a posthumous compilation that encapsulates John Lennon's prolific solo career following his tragic assassination in 1980. This collection highlights his evolution from Beatle to a politically engaged artist, showcasing works spanning from the late ‘60s through the early ‘80s.
Who is Lennon for?
Lennon works well if you're into dynamic exploration of themes, reflective moments of introspection and political fervor and activism.
How many songs are on Lennon?
Lennon has 73 tracks, running approximately 273 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Give Peace a Chance Standout 4:53
- 2 Blue Suede Shoes 2:38
- 3 Money (That’s What I Want) 3:25
- 4 Dizzy Miss Lizzy 3:23
- 5 Yer Blues 3:42
- 6 Cold Turkey 5:02
- 7 Instant Karma! 3:23
- 8 Mother 5:35
- 9 Hold On 1:53
- 10 I Found Out 3:37
- 11 Working Class Hero Standout 3:50
- 12 Isolation 2:53
- 13 Remember 4:36
- 14 Love 3:24
- 15 Well Well Well 5:59
- 16 Look at Me 2:54
- 17 God 4:10
- 18 My Mummy’s Dead 0:53
- 19 Power to the People 3:18
- 20 Well (Baby Please Don’t Go) 3:56
Disc 2
- 1 Imagine Standout 3:05
- 2 Crippled Inside 3:49
- 3 Jealous Guy 4:16
- 4 It’s So Hard 2:27
- 5 Give Me Some Truth 3:16
- 6 Oh My Love 2:46
- 7 How Do You Sleep? 5:36
- 8 How? 3:43
- 9 Oh Yoko! 4:19
- 10 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) 3:34
- 11 Woman Is the Nigger of the World 5:16
- 12 New York City 4:29
- 13 John Sinclair 3:29
- 14 Come Together 4:25
- 15 Hound Dog 3:02
- 16 Mind Games 4:12
- 17 Aisumasen (I’m Sorry) 4:44
- 18 One Day (at a Time) 3:08
- 19 Intuition 3:09
- 20 Out the Blue 3:21
Disc 3
- 1 Whatever Gets You Thru the Night 3:28
- 2 Going Down on Love 3:54
- 3 Old Dirt Road 4:11
- 4 Bless You 4:37
- 5 Scared 4:37
- 6 #9 Dream 4:47
- 7 Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox) 2:55
- 8 Steel and Glass 4:36
- 9 Nobody Loves You (When You’re Down and Out) 5:08
- 10 Stand by Me 3:27
- 11 Ain’t That a Shame 2:31
- 12 Do You Want to Dance 2:53
- 13 Sweet Little Sixteen 3:01
- 14 Slippin’ and Slidin’ 2:18
- 15 Angel Baby 3:40
- 16 Just Because 4:25
- 17 Whatever Gets You Thru the Night (live) 4:20
- 18 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 5:59
- 19 I Saw Her Standing There 3:28
Disc 4
- 1 (Just Like) Starting Over 3:55
- 2 Cleanup Time 2:56
- 3 I’m Losing You 4:00
- 4 Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) 4:03
- 5 Watching the Wheels 3:31
- 6 Woman 3:26
- 7 Dear Yoko 2:32
- 8 I’m Stepping Out 4:02
- 9 I Don’t Wanna Face It 3:21
- 10 Nobody Told Me 3:33
- 11 Borrowed Time 4:30
- 12 (Forgive Me) My Little Flower Princess 2:30
- 13 Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him 3:30
- 14 Grow Old With Me 3:05
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
273 min 3 sec
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