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| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Woman Is The Nigger Of The World (2010 - Remaster) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono |
| 2. Sisters, O Sisters (2010 - Remaster) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono |
| 3. Attica State (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 4. Born In A Prison (2010 - Remaster) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono |
| 5. New York City (2010 - Remaster) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono |
| 6. Sunday Bloody Sunday (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 7. The Luck Of The Irish (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 8. John Sinclair (2010 - Remaster) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono |
| 9. Angela (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 10. We're All Water (2010 - Remaster) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Cold Turkey (Live) (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 2. Don't Worry Kyoko (Live) (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 3. Well (Baby Please Don't Go) (Live) (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 4. Jamrag (Live) (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 5. Scumbag (Live) (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
| 6. Au (Live) (2010 - Remaster) - Yoko Ono |
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Brand new 2010 digital remaster of the classic John Lennon album. Some Time in New York City, released in 1972, was Lennon's third post-Beatles album and fifth with Yoko Ono.
His most explicitly political album, Some Time in New York City rails against the social injustices Lennon and Yoko saw in American society, and was written while John and Yoko were being constantly monitored by the FBI. Its songs deal with sexism, police brutality, the failings of the education system and the problems of Northern Ireland. Its difficult and controversial subject matter contributed to the album's commercial failure. Though it remains a challenging album, it is remarkable for its daring and passion, and for some of the best songs ever written by Ono.
This package, like the original release, features a second disc of live recordings, digitally remastered for this 2010 release.
His most explicitly political album, Some Time in New York City rails against the social injustices Lennon and Yoko saw in American society, and was written while John and Yoko were being constantly monitored by the FBI. Its songs deal with sexism, police brutality, the failings of the education system and the problems of Northern Ireland. Its difficult and controversial subject matter contributed to the album's commercial failure. Though it remains a challenging album, it is remarkable for its daring and passion, and for some of the best songs ever written by Ono.
This package, like the original release, features a second disc of live recordings, digitally remastered for this 2010 release.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Title : Sometime In New York City
Released ; 1972
Highest chart position. 11 in uk and 48 in usa.
The Band :
John Lennon: guitar and vocal
Yoko Ono: percussion, vocals, piano
Jim Keltner: drums, percussion
Klaus Voormann: bass guitar
Elephant's Memory:
Stan Bronstein: flute, saxophone
Wayne 'Tex' Gabriel: guitar
Richard Frank Jr.: drums, percussion
Adam Ippolito: keyboards, piano
Gary Van Scyoc: bass guitar
Coming after Imagine, Some Time In New York City proved a sharp about-face for Lennon fans expecting more of the same when the double album appeared that summer. Critics were not impressed. Although the UK release managed a #11 chart peak, it only went to #48 in the US. Lennon was reportedly stunned by the album's failure and consequently did not record new music for almost a year.
The opening song of the studio album, "Woman Is the Nigger of the World" (a phrase Ono had coined in the late 1960s), was intended as a negation of sexism and was also issued as a single in the US to controversial reaction, and - as a consequence - little airplay and much banning. The Lennons went to great lengths (including a press conference attended by staff from Jet and Ebony magazines) to explain that the word "nigger" was being used in an allegorical sense and not as an affront to black people.
Lennon's other tracks include the biographical "New York City", a Chuck Berry-styled rocker that details the Lennons' early months in their new home, as well as "John Sinclair", his musical plea for Sinclair's release from a ten-year sentence for giving two marijuana joints to an undercover policewoman.... Read more ›
Released ; 1972
Highest chart position. 11 in uk and 48 in usa.
The Band :
John Lennon: guitar and vocal
Yoko Ono: percussion, vocals, piano
Jim Keltner: drums, percussion
Klaus Voormann: bass guitar
Elephant's Memory:
Stan Bronstein: flute, saxophone
Wayne 'Tex' Gabriel: guitar
Richard Frank Jr.: drums, percussion
Adam Ippolito: keyboards, piano
Gary Van Scyoc: bass guitar
Coming after Imagine, Some Time In New York City proved a sharp about-face for Lennon fans expecting more of the same when the double album appeared that summer. Critics were not impressed. Although the UK release managed a #11 chart peak, it only went to #48 in the US. Lennon was reportedly stunned by the album's failure and consequently did not record new music for almost a year.
The opening song of the studio album, "Woman Is the Nigger of the World" (a phrase Ono had coined in the late 1960s), was intended as a negation of sexism and was also issued as a single in the US to controversial reaction, and - as a consequence - little airplay and much banning. The Lennons went to great lengths (including a press conference attended by staff from Jet and Ebony magazines) to explain that the word "nigger" was being used in an allegorical sense and not as an affront to black people.
Lennon's other tracks include the biographical "New York City", a Chuck Berry-styled rocker that details the Lennons' early months in their new home, as well as "John Sinclair", his musical plea for Sinclair's release from a ten-year sentence for giving two marijuana joints to an undercover policewoman.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J Bakewell
Format:Audio CD
It's true the average Beatles fan is not going to like this. The music of The Beatles covered many genres but generally inhabits the realm of pop music. One of the reasons this LP gets so many bad reviews is this is largely an avant-garde LP and is in many ways very different to the music of the Beatles or Lennon's other solo stuff. It's not for pop fans.
This is an amazing album. I actually can't understand why people dislike it so much. Anyone familiar with avant-garde rock, punk, the music of Zappa, the music of Sonic Youth will have no trouble processing these sounds. The songs are strong, direct, punchy, catchy and sometimes noisy. The more experimental songs are noisier, rawer and stronger. There is not much wrong with this LP.
It's true Yoko Ono can't sing but again experimental-rock fans will have no trouble with that. In fact her voice often lends a little bit of edge to some of the songs. Fans of Poly Styrene won't mind her voice one bit and weirdly Sisters, O Sisters sounds remarkably like a Poly Styrene song with Poly singing. People often criticise Yoko's songs the most but they really shouldn't. They are often well written with a thoughtful-yet-child-like charm to them. Lyrics like "wood becomes a flute when it's loved" are sweet but still poignant.
It's the more experimental songs that most people will have problems with. But Lennon, Ono and Zappa performing together! And improvising the genius song Scumbag! This is gold dust. Lennon and Zappa collaborating is something that was meant to be. Lennon's voice on many of the live tracks is raw and superb. It's a real shame he didn't delve into the avant-garde more. I would have loved to have heard more experimental Lennon. Why wasn't Ono's influence on him stronger?... Read more ›
This is an amazing album. I actually can't understand why people dislike it so much. Anyone familiar with avant-garde rock, punk, the music of Zappa, the music of Sonic Youth will have no trouble processing these sounds. The songs are strong, direct, punchy, catchy and sometimes noisy. The more experimental songs are noisier, rawer and stronger. There is not much wrong with this LP.
It's true Yoko Ono can't sing but again experimental-rock fans will have no trouble with that. In fact her voice often lends a little bit of edge to some of the songs. Fans of Poly Styrene won't mind her voice one bit and weirdly Sisters, O Sisters sounds remarkably like a Poly Styrene song with Poly singing. People often criticise Yoko's songs the most but they really shouldn't. They are often well written with a thoughtful-yet-child-like charm to them. Lyrics like "wood becomes a flute when it's loved" are sweet but still poignant.
It's the more experimental songs that most people will have problems with. But Lennon, Ono and Zappa performing together! And improvising the genius song Scumbag! This is gold dust. Lennon and Zappa collaborating is something that was meant to be. Lennon's voice on many of the live tracks is raw and superb. It's a real shame he didn't delve into the avant-garde more. I would have loved to have heard more experimental Lennon. Why wasn't Ono's influence on him stronger?... Read more ›
27 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin Lee
Format:Audio CD
John's third conventional solo studio album had a lot to live up to. Following 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band' and the now classic 'Imagine', and the Lennon's move from their peaceful country home in Ascot to the constant buzz and bustle of New York City, 'Some Time In New York City' seemed to reflect the experience of John's move to an entirely different environment. Being influenced by radical poitics and emersing himself in the raw rock and roll power or Elephants memory, John wrote songs about topics, moreso than feelings, with mixed results. 'Luck of the Irish', a beautiful irish type ballad with a very pointed message which works well with Yoko's singing, was one extreme to 'New York City', a rocking story of his arrival on the New York shores. 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' sounds shrill in comparison to 'Born in a Prison' or 'Angela'.
When the record come out in 1972, it was touted as John's nadir, just as Paul McCartney was getting pummeled by the press for his album 'Wild Life'. John's record was critisized for replacing poetry with sloganeering while Paul's was critisized for sloppiness and being generally light weight. Both records deserve a fresh look today.
Yoko has remixed Some Time in New York City and to her credit it is a great improvement. Her mixing has reduced the chaotic echo feel of the Phil Spector production. The 2005 CD has a presence the 1980s issue of the CD lacks, no doubt to the improvements in technology at Yoko's disposal and her own underestimated ear for sound and production skill.
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Lennon - Some Time in New York City
I bought this CD to complete my Lennon Collection. I liked it very much.
Everything was perfect with the acquisition itself.
Everything was perfect with the acquisition itself.
Published 2 months ago by Ruberval Vasconcelos Jr.
4.0 out of 5 stars
JOHN!! THE MICROPHONE..PLEEZZE!
Dodgy sound..dodgy lyrics..and a very dodgy 'YOKO ONO'...maybe a voice trainer..and John should NOT sing Politics!!..This L.P. did not chart!..
Published 5 months ago by Anthony Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lennon's Best post-Beatles album
It's true the average Beatles fan is not going to like this. The music of The Beatles covered many genres but generally inhabits the realm of pop music. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J Bakewell
1.0 out of 5 stars
A Hidden Gem?
Why have I heard so little of this album, you'll be asking yourself. Is it a hidden gem? Distance yourself from treating John Lennon as some kind of saint, beneath whose perfect... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Riddley
1.0 out of 5 stars
No no no
I originally bought this on vinyl when it was released but have listened to it no more than half a dozen times. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2010 by mike half
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Lennon's worst recording !
Not Lennon's worst recording !
Lets be honest Lennon lost touch with the rest of humanity in the late 60's and early 70's. Read more
Lets be honest Lennon lost touch with the rest of humanity in the late 60's and early 70's. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2010 by Marion G. Hoare
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very political
Well this has all of John and Yoko's disagreement of modern day society! 1972 You either Love or dislike..this Double Album hardly ever sold..but i can still dig it.. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Mr. Anthony Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Absolute Joy.
This album belonged to my wife, as did her whole, then on vinyl, Lennon collection, and she played them, perhaps, too frequently. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2008 by Alan Burridge
3.0 out of 5 stars
Yoko Ono cannot sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's get one thing absolutely straight - Yoko Ono cannot sing but she can wail and warble like an alley cat being strangled. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2007 by G. Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lennon's (and Yoko's) Best Album
With this album, Lennon comes of age and writes his most intelligent, politically devastating and far-sighted lyrics. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006 by "chrisedwards2004"
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