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Imagine [CASSETTE] [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

John Lennon | Format: Audio Cassette
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If John Lennon had only been one of the four members of the Beatles, his artistic immortality would already have been assured. The so-called "smart Beatle," he brought a penetrating intelligence and a stinging wit both to the band's music and its self-presentation. But in such songs as "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)," "Rain" and "In My Life," he also marshaled… Read more in Amazon's John Lennon Store

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  • Audio Cassette (14 Feb 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B00004S9OF
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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The song "Imagine" is so much a part of our culture, it is impossible not to feel something for the album that shares its title. It's also difficult to remember that there are other great tracks here: "How Do You Sleep" is fascinating in its pure, unadulterated bitchiness towards Lennon's former bandmate Paul McCartney, while "Jealous Guy" is undeniably sweet. It is at times brilliant, but Imagine is hardly the greatest and most important album ever. So why bother re-releasing it? Well, it's been "remastered and remixed", but don't expect reworkings by Orbital or Mint Royale (not a bad idea come to think of it), because this Imagine sounds pretty much the same as it ever has. The thing is, it's now so steeped in history, will anyone really judge the songs on their own merit, or just decide to like them because they've been told they should? --Emma Johnston

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In my opinion this is the best album of alll that John released. However, a lot of his best (Most intelligent, obscene and provocative work) was never released, so i also recommend his anthology which is also great. But to really appreciate the work which has gone into the album you must see one of the two docu-films: Gimme soime truth or Imagine they are a true reflection of his great effort and skill
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heared this when I was 17 and thought it was the best John Lennon album ever. Every song on this cd has has great stories behind them. My personal faves are Cripped Inside, Jealous Guy, How Do You Sleep and the wonderful Imagine. John's voice sounds great and he had showed himself to be bigger and better then the rest of the Beatles. Cripped Inside happens to the song I listen too when no one cares, I feel Cripped Inside alot these days. Jealous Guy is a sad but cool song. How Do You Sleep makes me laugh. This is John having a pop at Paul....real class! Imagine is outstanding! This is my all time fave John song and no one esle could sing it....

So if you wanted to get any John ablum....then buy this! Believe me, this wont let you down ( get it!!!!!!!!!!)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great album, but..... 29 Feb 2000
Format:Audio CD
their aren't enough great tracks to make it a real classic. That's not to say that this album doesn't have some classic tracks, Jealous Guy, Gimme Some Truth, Oh Yoko! and of course Imagine itself are some of Lennon's best but I feel it's dragged down by some lightweight tracks such as It's So Hard and I Don't Want To Be A Soldier. On a whole, the remastered Imagine is an album that any Beatle or Lennon should have, it's never sounded this good before and is far better than some of the trash that's around today.
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Essential Listening
A more listenable and commercial record than John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Imagine has perhaps been over-defined by the title song. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2008 by Geoffrey Millar
a classic john lennon R.I.P.
this is an essential even just for imagine and jealous guy alone but i feel as an allrounder this is a fab album imagine and jealous guy takes away the shine of the other songs... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2008 by Mr. S. L. Smith
Masterpiece
A fantastic album. All the songs are amazing especially "how do you sleep" and "Imagine", an all time classic and "jealous guy". I reccomend this album to any John Lennon fan. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2008 by Mr. Cl Hetherington
Very good songs
I love Lennon's Imagine, even though it is his most popular work. There is a maturity in the best songs from Imagine that was only hinted at previously. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2007 by M. A. Ramos
John's second great solo album
It is probably best to descibe 'Imagine' as a watered down version of John's first album 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band'. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2007 by Jervis
Lennon's Absolute Zenith
This album is Lennon's biggest commercial album, discounting compilations of course of which only 'Shaved Fish' (1975) display any kind of continuity, being put together by Lennon... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2005 by John Heaton
Bitter & Sweet
John referred to this album when it came out in 1971 as Plastic Ono Band (his previous record) with sugar on the top. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2005 by "harry_trotter"
Pure Lennon
Lennon at his best.
John Lennon shows his softer side in this album with great songs such as the title track itself, Jealous guy, Oh Yoko and Oh My Love. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2004 by johnandoryoko
HOW DO YOU SLEEP? HOW?
"Imagine" may not have been as groundbreaking or as superb as "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band," but it's certainly more listenable. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2004 by "samuel_w88"
I was expecting a classic but..........
I have always been a big Beatles fan and have a good selection of post Beatles albums. This album has some real high spots like the obvious "Imagine" and "Jealous Guy" but I found... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2004
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