BRAINWASHED

BRAINWASHED : The final album from George Harrison released posthumously just before his death on the 29th November 2001. Posthumous albums are usually views suspiciously as being sketchy and not really up to mark released to cash in on the artist's death. A case in point, John Lennon's "Milk And Honey." Fortunately, this is not the case. Most of the songs here are great and sounds finished. George never sounded happier here and if you love "Cloud 9," or The Traveling Wilburys, this album is definitely for you. Providing the finishing touch by his fellow Wilburys, Jeff Lynn and his son, Dhani, this is a great final album from a great man.

Any Road ( Harrison ) : This is a great start for the album. Joyful and uptempo, you'll never suspect that George will be leaving us anytime soon.

P2 Vatican Blues [ Last Saturday Night ] ( Harrison ) : Now this is not your usual George Harrison song. Playful with fine vocal, it somehow reminds me of 'Tried Of Midnight Blue' from "Extra Texture." A g
reat track to add to George's already great canon of songs.

Pisces Fish ( Harrison ) : Typical George's softer moment but with better singing and melody. The instrumental here is first rated too.

Looking For My Life ( Harrison ) : A great track this. Would have fitted right in "Cloud 9." One of my favourite on the album. Clearly like John Lennon before him, George still have a lot of music in him.

Rising Sun ( Harrison ) : A slower moment. Not really a favourite but still listenable if only for George's vocal was was great throughout this album.

Marwa Blues ( Harrison ) : An instrumental. This one won the award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in the year 2004. I find this rather dull though. Not as good as his other instrumental "Hari's On Tour,' from "Dark Horse."

Stuck Inside A Cloud ( Harrison ) : A great slow song with great guitar playing.

Run So Far ( Harrison ) : This is another highlight from here. Fine singing coupled with fine melody seals the deal here. Eric Clapton was said to be the first to record this but I haven't heard it. Single material this.

Never Get Over You ( Harrison ) : George sounded more like a pop star than a rock star  here but it's not a bad thing.

Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea ( Arlen / Koehler ) : A nice interpretation of this oldie. The acoustic intro of George playing his beloved ukelele reminds me slightly of "Raindrop Keeps Falling On Head," but this is a winning track all the way.

Rocking Chair In Hawaii ( Harrison ) : Another great track not unlike the previous track 'Between The Devil And The Blue Sea,"

Brainwashed ( Harrison ) : George and son featured on this spiritual song befittingly with chantings at the end. It even have them singing in the background 'God, God, God.' A fine closing track for a great album.

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