George Harrison - Brainwashed

5 Stars are not enough!

George's final album and probably his finest overall. I love guitars, ukeleles, and clear sounding classic rock. With lyrics rivaling Bob Dylan's and Georges inward looking spiritual insights 'Brainwashed' is my favorite Beatle solo album. It took 15 years to complete in Harrison's home studio with help from Jimmy Lee Keltner and Jeff Lynne. I play this cd sparingly since I suspect it will have to be enjoyed over the balance of my life time.
I've read that Dhani Harrison and Jeff Lynne have another album's worth of unissued material. What are they saving it for? September 10, 2008

An Excellent Album (Yes, I said Album)

This is a great album! I think it is easily George's second best album and maybe even his very best. It is hard to compare it to All Things Must Pass because it was a "classic" album of a different time period. ATMP is great, but I don't listen to it repeatedly as I do "Brainwashed". If you love George or The Beatles, you should already own this album (CD). George was great and he left a wonderful gift for everyone. August 2, 2008

excellent last effort with a little help from his friends

This is my 4th favorite George effort. I rate Cloud 9 #1; All things must pass #2; George Harrison #3. I so wish George was still with us. He was at his prime when he did Cloud 9 and was part of the Traveling Wilbury's. Love you George and miss you June 9, 2008

I liked it

Releasaed after his death it has a familiar Harrison sound. An enjoyable album to cap the career of a great musician. March 30, 2008

A Fond Farewell to George Harrison

While not as prolific as MacCartney, George made solid, thoughtful albums. Many of his songs featured distinctive near-celestial chords and rhythmical passages. This posthumous album was obviously not quite finished. However, it has some wonderful highlights even though one can detect the strain in the voice at times, which is sad.
George was no people-pleaser when he wrote his own songs as a solo artist. His cutting political and social commentaries were also present on this recording, including his dig at the corrupution of the papacy ("P2 Vatican Blues") and key aspects of the establishment ("Brainwashed").
Favourite tracks include "Any Road", "Looking for my Life", "Rising Sun", "Stuck inside a Cloud" and "Never get over You".
Objectively, a boderline 4 stars rating from me.
See you in the 851st dimension, George. December 30, 2007

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