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Brainwashed
Rock · 2002 · 12 tracks

Brainwashed

George Harrison

George Harrison's poignant final album, 'Brainwashed,' is a posthumous masterpiece of spiritual rock. Completed by his son Dhani and Jeff Lynne, it offers warm, melodic reflections on life, death, and

November 18, 2002 · Global Music (27)

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Imagine the comforting embrace of a familiar friend offering final wisdom. 'Brainwashed' is George Harrison's deeply personal and spiritually resonant farewell, a collection of songs that feel both intimate and expansive. It's the sound of a soul at peace, contemplating existence with warmth, wit, and his unmistakable melodic touch. Perfect for quiet contemplation, it's an album that invites you to slow down, listen closely, and find solace in its gentle, profound beauty. A must-own for anyone seeking music that nourishes the spirit.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Any Road
3:52
02
P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night)
2:39
03
Pisces Fish
4:52
04
Looking for My Life
3:49
05
Rising Sun
5:27
06
Marwa Blues
3:42
07
Stuck Inside a Cloud
4:05
08
Run So Far
4:06
09
Never Get Over You
3:26
10
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
2:35
11
Rocking Chair in Hawaii
3:07
12
Brainwashed
6:07
Moments Worth Listening For
The opening acoustic guitar and Harrison's gentle vocal delivery on 'Any Road,' immediately setting a tone of weary wisdom and quiet resolve.
The intricate, almost hypnotic slide guitar solo on 'Marwa Blues,' which feels like a direct, wordless communication of his spiritual journey.
The unexpected, playful blues-rock swagger of 'P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night),' offering a glimpse of Harrison's humor amidst the album's gravitas.
The title track, 'Brainwashed,' with its Eastern-influenced instrumentation and chanted vocals, serving as a powerful, almost mantra-like summation of his philosophical concerns.
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How does Brainwashed sound next to the rest of George Harrison's catalogue?

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It runs notably cooler and more held-back than this artist's baseline.

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