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George Harrison - All Things Must Pass - 3 lp

 All Things Must Pass is the third studio album by English rock musician . Released as a  in November 1970, it was Harrison's first solo work after  in April that year. It includes the hit singles "" and "", as well as songs such as "" and  that had been overlooked for inclusion on releases by . The album reflects the influence of Harrison's musical activities with artists such as , ,  and  during 1968–70, and his growth as an artist beyond his supporting role to former bandmates  and . All Things Must Pass introduced Harrison's signature  sound and the spiritual themes present throughout his subsequent solo work. The original vinyl release consisted of two  of songs and a third disc of informal jams titled . Several commentators interpret 's album cover photo, showing Harrison surrounded by four garden gnomes, as a statement on his independence from the Beatles.

Production began at London's  in May 1970, with extensive overdubbing and mixing continuing through October. Among the large cast of backing musicians were  and members of Delaney & Bonnie's Friends band – three of whom formed  with Clapton during the recording – as well as , , Billy Preston, , ,  and . The sessions produced a double album's worth of extra material, most of which remains unissued.

All Things Must Pass was critically and commercially successful on release, with long stays at number one on charts worldwide. Co-producer  employed his  production technique to notable effect; Ben Gerson of  described the sound as ", , the music of mountain tops and vast horizons". Reflecting the widespread surprise at the assuredness of Harrison's post-Beatles debut, 's  likened the album to 's first role in a  and declared: "Garbo talks! – Harrison is free!" According to , writing in the 2011 edition of his , All Things Must Pass is "generally rated" as the best of all the former Beatles' solo albums. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Here's What You'll Get: (grading is for vinyl first, then jacket)

All Things Must Pass     Apple   STCH 639      1970      VG++/VG

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