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Track Listings
| 1. Any Road |
| 2. P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night) |
| 3. Pisces Fish |
| 4. Looking For My Life |
| 5. Rising Sun |
| 6. Marwa Blues |
| 7. Stuck Inside A Cloud |
| 8. Run So Far |
| 9. Never Get Over You |
| 10. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| 11. Rocking Chair In Hawaii |
| 12. Brainwashed |
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If one truly embraces Harrison's own philosophical foundations, Brainwashed isn't really a posthumous release at all. Completed by longtime collaborator/producer Jeff Lynne (Traveling Wilburys, Cloud Nine) and son Dhani Harrison after the ex-Beatle succumbed to a long illness in November of 2001, it's a bittersweet reminder of the myriad contradictions that made Harrison such a compelling figure. Arguably one of the most warm, melodically rich albums of a career pockmarked by personal frankness and professional indifference in its latter years, Harrison finds rewarding ways here to reconcile bitter assessments of the material world (the title track) with more fleshly concerns, the expectations of pop legend with a muse that's familiar (the Wilburyesque "Any Road"), if sometimes as trendy as high-button shoes, as his jaunty take on the Arlen/Koehler chestnut, "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea", with George on ukulele and Jools Holland on roadhouse piano ably demonstrates. With the singer's distinctive voice dry and pushed to the forefront and his trademark slide guitar riffs as sinewy as ever, Lynne's showcase production is mostly spot-on and refreshingly restrained, while Dhani Harrison brings his own fresh, touchingly personal insights to the record. He's double-tracked his own voice onto an old recording of his father chanting the traditional "Namah Parvati" and appended it as the album's spiritual benediction, a touching reminder that while musicians come and go, music can truly embody their spirit forever. --Jerry McCulley
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Digipack with 16 page booklet, full song lyrics and artist photographs and original sketch.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By P. Price
Format:Audio CD
These are strong songs with memorable melodies and a fine production sound. In any normal circumstances, this would rate very highly as a George Harrison solo album (probably right up there with 1979's "George Harrison" - which you should check out if you haven't already). However, the fact that these songs were written and recorded whilst George was dying makes this a unique experience that is both moving and inspirational. What is truely remarkable is that the songs are not in the least self pitying or depressing, but rather uplifting, reassuring and even optimistic. I urge everybody who is wavering to buy this record -one day you may need to listen to these songs in a dark moment in your own lives, and I guarantee they will help. Rest in peace, George and thank you.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of the music magazines said "all very pleasant but nothing to do with contemporary music" - and thank God for that ! This is a lovely final album from George - full of that beautiful slide guitar, wry humour, poignant lyrics and strong tunes (remember them ?), not to mention his adored uke.
A word too for the production work of Jeff Lynne and Dhani Harrison, don't believe what you read about this being overdubbed to sound like an ELO album. It probably is a bit "posher" than George originally intended but is sounds great - a cradle for George's voice and guitar as Dhani refers to it on the DVD.
Standout tracks for me are: Any Road, Pisces Fish, Looking for My Life, Marwa Blues, Stuck Inside a Cloud, Run So Far and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.
Thanks George.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With 'Brainwashed' George gets it all off his chest as he waits for the final ride into the ether on his 'Dark Horse'.
As with most of his projects, the lyrics are poetic, meaningful, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek. This is a man who tells it as he sees it. I enjoy the Beatles but I'm no die-hard fan, and I have to say George's solo work eclipses anything the Beatles ever did for me. This album is no exception. Jeff Lynne's production talent is awesome and he has really done this album justice (ignore the 'Beatle purists' who claim it sounds like ELO because it DOESN'T. Anyway, this is not a Beatles album). You get the undeniable feel of a man making peace with himself and the planet in his last days which is both moving and uplifting. Anyone who enjoyed 'All Things Must Pass' through to 'Cloud 9' and the Travelling Wilburys MUST BUY THIS if they haven't already. There are tracks on here that become favorites at first listen, such as the meaningful 'Stuck Inside A Cloud', the British observations of 'Pisces Fish' and the old-timey uke-filled cover of 'Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea'. Also there's plenty of the trademark Harrison slide guitar which is haunting and ethereal.
If you want to hear what this man was about, get 'Brainwashed'. You won't be disappointed. Thanks, George.
As with most of his projects, the lyrics are poetic, meaningful, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek. This is a man who tells it as he sees it. I enjoy the Beatles but I'm no die-hard fan, and I have to say George's solo work eclipses anything the Beatles ever did for me. This album is no exception. Jeff Lynne's production talent is awesome and he has really done this album justice (ignore the 'Beatle purists' who claim it sounds like ELO because it DOESN'T. Anyway, this is not a Beatles album). You get the undeniable feel of a man making peace with himself and the planet in his last days which is both moving and uplifting. Anyone who enjoyed 'All Things Must Pass' through to 'Cloud 9' and the Travelling Wilburys MUST BUY THIS if they haven't already. There are tracks on here that become favorites at first listen, such as the meaningful 'Stuck Inside A Cloud', the British observations of 'Pisces Fish' and the old-timey uke-filled cover of 'Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea'. Also there's plenty of the trademark Harrison slide guitar which is haunting and ethereal.
If you want to hear what this man was about, get 'Brainwashed'. You won't be disappointed. Thanks, George.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first hear Any Road on VH1 Classic and was captured right off. I have always liked George Harrison, he is both my mum's and my favourite Beatle. The lyrics to Any Road touched me so deeply because they illustrate options in my life at the moment. I then decided I needed the album, I found it, I love it and have been listening to it for three days straight (it helped me write an arduous essay) and i am still not bored with it.
There is not a bad song on here and is a great mix of Harrison's musical tastes and history, as well as his poetic and spiritual side. Brainwashed is another favourite of mine as it just sums up life at the moment.
Thanks for this great parting gift George and let it all begin again.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By K. Rowbottom
Format:Audio CD
What can i say.I was expecting an album of George leftovers touched up by Jeff Lyne, instead i discovered a great album with great lyrics and fantastic music.
Jeff Lyne and Dhani Harrison have done a great job producing and putting in the final touches on an album which i found to be very spiritual.George is at his best playing his guitar ,at times he actually even sounds a little bit like Pink Floyd's David Gilmour with some inspired slide guitar.Some of the songs remind me of The Travelling Wilburys and you even get an instrmental song in which George shows off his blues guitar playing.
In Conclusion quite a good album and a brilliant way to say goodbye.
Jeff Lyne and Dhani Harrison have done a great job producing and putting in the final touches on an album which i found to be very spiritual.George is at his best playing his guitar ,at times he actually even sounds a little bit like Pink Floyd's David Gilmour with some inspired slide guitar.Some of the songs remind me of The Travelling Wilburys and you even get an instrmental song in which George shows off his blues guitar playing.
In Conclusion quite a good album and a brilliant way to say goodbye.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By "rikj82"
Format:Audio CD
I have to say I had high expectations when purchasing this album, and they were met, no exceeded by what I heard in Brainwashed. Dhani and Jeff have produced it brilliantly. George's songs on this album are a true delight to listen to, such as tracks like "Marwa Blues", "Stuck Inside A Cloud" and "P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night)." It is a masterpiece which I urge every Beatle/Traveling Wilburys or George solo fan to buy. It is my opinion quintessencially George's Finest Work!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
SO farewell then, George. Why did John and Paul overlook your songwriting talents for so long? This album is so much better than "Driving Rain", so much better than anything I've heard all year, for years even. But then I'm biased. I rather like George Harrison's music.
Get the edition with the extra DVD and watch it. You'd barely know that George is no longer with us. You'd barely know that hip hop and r&b have exploded around the world. This is old fashioned in the nicest possible sense, with acoustic guitars strummed by real people. Thank you, Jeff and Dhani, for making the album finished and not making it overdone.
But of course it wouldn't have worked without the songs. There are some of the best songs of George's career. The melodies and harmonies are lovely and although he maintained his middle eight problem to the end, the wit and humility of the man cover up the shortfalls he might have had. There are tinges of Wilburys, Petty and Dylan creeping through, with a smidgin of Magical Mystery Tour era strings giving us the taste of Beatles we might have expected. But nothing to excess.
My favourite track is "Inside A Cloud". Any of them could be a favourite. You know instantly this is heartfelt music, and nowhere more than in the slide guitar playing. Who is going to make sounds like that? If you want a guitar to weep, you can't ask George any longer.
Is this better than, say, "All Things Must Pass" or "Thirty-three and a third"? Yes and no. There is nothing so pointless as the Apple Jam tracks from the former and nothing so punchy as "This Song" from the latter. But it is just as good as anything any ex-Beatle has ever done. Quite simply, it is superb.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Not as described!
The product wasn't as described. The displayed picture (above) gave the impression that a package of items was to be supplied - CD, DVD, booklet, photos etc. Read more
Published 28 days ago by P S Burton
5.0 out of 5 stars
George Harrison's Brainwashed
Incredible songs. One of the best Geoge's disc. Great acquisition. I loved it. Necessary for all George Harrison's fans. Do not miss it.
Published 6 months ago by Ruberval Vasconcelos Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Gift
George wrote many great songs before this album but it can seem that everything was leading up to this. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sparky
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Give me a Little More of that Guitar"...
Fascinating final album by the most fascinating ex-Beatle.
From the opening "Any Road" to the amazing "Brainwashed" finale,
this is a must for Harrisongs fans,... Read more
From the opening "Any Road" to the amazing "Brainwashed" finale,
this is a must for Harrisongs fans,... Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Westwater
2.0 out of 5 stars
utterly uninteresting and bland
Each song here is taken at the same tempo, with the same instrumentation. It just seems like strummed acoustic guitar, with slide guitar bits and George's vocals which are weak and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by D. Moses
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than excellent
Anyting that Jeff Lynne has as hand in is worth listening to & when you combine his brilliance with George Harrison & the obvious sense of duty George's son would want to meet then... Read more
Published 24 months ago by glenn468008
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not disappointed
I wasn't sure what this cd would be like, but I am not disappointed. It is excellent!
It's pure George Harrison, and I love it.
It's pure George Harrison, and I love it.
Published on 31 July 2010 by Thomas Hardy fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
George left us with a classic album
George's last album and it is a classic up there with all things must pass, not a bad track.R.I.P. George.
Published on 13 Jun 2010 by Patrick Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars
100% George
Sometimes posthumous albums can be a disparate patched-together affair, but not a bit of it here. Only posthumous in the sense that he died before it was truly finished, this album... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by Ed O'Meara
5.0 out of 5 stars
The quiet spiritual one
This is a beautiful heartfelt masterpiece by george.His lyrics and melodies have surpassed both lennon and mccartney in their solo recordings. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by Shev
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