Somewhere in England
George Harrison · 1981
38 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
A reflective blend of folk rock and pop, marked by poignant lyrics and melodic explorations of personal and social themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Those Years Ago — This song serves as a tribute to John Lennon, intertwining nostalgia with reflection, showcasing Harrison's emotional depth and lyrical resonance.
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Blood From a Clone Start here — Opening with an energetic tone, this track critiques the music industry and asserts Harrison’s independence as an artist in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Life Itself — This track encapsulates Harrison's spiritual musings, blending personal insights with universal themes that resonate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong lyrical themes but lacks consistent energy and cohesion across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy, upbeat track that sets a mid-tempo pace, but the energy drops significantly by the fifth track, which features a more reflective tone.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and intricate guitar work, particularly in 'All Those Years Ago', which features a prominent lead guitar line.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- thoughtful melodies for introspection
- melodic craftsmanship with spiritual depth
- for afternoon contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and reflection after a turbulent period in Harrison's career.
- Themes
- Lennon tribute· music industry critique
- Career context
- Released in June 1981, Somewhere in England was George Harrison's first album after the tumultuous period following his 1979 album, George Harrison. At this point in his career, he was navigating a shift away from the commercial peaks of the mid-1970s towards more introspective songwriting. The album reflects Harrison's contemplative state amidst changing personal and musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Lynne· David Crosby· Nick Drake
Tracklist
- 1 Blood From a Clone Start here 3:58
- 2 Unconsciousness Rules 3:04
- 3 Life Itself 4:24
- 4 All Those Years Ago 3:43
- 5 Baltimore Oriole 3:57
- 6 Teardrops 4:04
- 7 That Which I Have Lost 3:42
- 8 Writing’s on the Wall 3:57
- 9 Hong Kong Blues 2:54
- 10 Save the World 4:56
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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