George Harrison - all things must pass (EMI)

The story of this album is well known, it came out in 1970 not long after the final break-up of The Beatles and astounded people with the sheer amount of music on offer (3 LPs worth which has translated to 2 CDs here with some extra tracks added) and the sheer quality too. So how does this remastered version of the album stand up 42 years on...

It stands up perfectly well thank you, an album that is just sheer class. The album didn't spring out of nowhere, it included songs George had written during the latter years of  the Fab Four (indeed some of which where rejected in favour of Lennon & MacCartney songs on the Beatles final few albums).

Whether it is the familiar hit "My sweet Lord" or the sublime adult rock of songs like the amazing and moody "Beware of darkness" it just oozes class. True there are hints of what some might term Dad rock excess in the years to come in some of the tracks especially the jams but i think they are fine and anyway can be omitted if you wish. On this album George certainly came out from behind the shadow of John and Paul, the album showcasing his songwriting and musical skill, heart and feel.