Imagine - JOHN LENNON*****

Imagine/Crippled Inside/Jealous Guy/Its So Hard/I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama/Gimme Some Truth/Oh My Love/How Do You Sleep/How/Oh Yoko

John Lennon’s second solo album Imagine was both critically acclaimed and a huge commercial success. The US and UK top ten title track would in time become a global anthem to peace and idealism. (US:1 UK:1)

“The title track is an all time classic that really needs no introduction, a message of optimism that remains unmatched in music. Jealous Guy happens to be my favourite solo Lennon tune, beautiful and sombre. The closing Oh Yoko is so catchy, and there's a cool harmonica present as well.”

“This is obviously a much easier listen than the primal scream therapy that was Lennon's first solo outing. Don't make the mistake of thinking its easy listening however. Half the tracks here are tender and melodic; Jealous Guy is the one that steals the show here by being one of the best songs he's ever written. The troubled child is evident on the other half, the bitter, angry stuff that is so much a part of Lennon's songwriting. How Do You Sleep directs its fury at Macca, Crippled Inside, with its country vibe, and Oh Yoko put a smile on my face for being funny and lovely respectively.”

“Imagine is a magnificent collection of ten very varied and interesting songs. In the title track we have one of the most iconic songs ever recorded, it hits the spot on so many levels. And whilst this is the stand-out track, the remainder of this set ebbs and flows through some very interesting, beautiful, and in places, hard hitting, tracks.”

“This is his best studio album, being less aggressive than the previous one, and more listenable yet still meaningful. This was a classic and very creative period for John. The title track was the most famous song he has ever written and one of the most recognizable songs ever, the song became an anthem of the human race.”

“I think this is the peak of Lennon’s career, the music is fantastic and the album contains one of the best songs ever written; Imagine. Not only was it revolutionary for world peace at the time it was released, but the whole album is very musical from the beginning to the end. It's the work of a genius.”

“Imagine is the crown jewel of his solo recording career which still stands as his best and most popular album ever. The title track is to this day, an anthem for peace, and remains a classic rock radio staple.”