Without a doubt,
Harrison's first solo recording, originally issued as a triple album, is his best. Drawing on his backlog of unused compositions from the late
Beatles era,
Harrison crafted material that managed the rare feat of conveying spiritual mysticism without sacrificing his gifts for melody and grand, sweeping arrangements. Enhanced by
Phil Spector's lush orchestral production and
Harrison's own superb slide guitar, nearly every song is excellent: "Awaiting on You All," "Beware of Darkness," the
Dylan collaboration "I'd Have You Anytime," "Isn't It a Pity," and the hit singles "My Sweet Lord" and "What Is Life" are just a few of the highlights.
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Richie Unterberger, Rovi