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- Summary: Originally released with the Blu-ray edition of Martin Scorsese's documentary George Harrison: Living in the Material World, the ten track album contains demos and two cover songs from the 1970s.
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- Record Label: Hip-O
- Genre(s): Singer/Songwriter, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Album Rock, AM Pop
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Jun 5, 2012A most personal and intimate collection of demos and early takes from George's personal archive of recordings which he left behind
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May 30, 2012Even with just 10 tracks and no session details, this companion to Martin Scorsese's 2011 documentary deserves a brass–band welcome.
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May 30, 2012Early Takes Volume 1 might just be the ultimate George Harrison compilation because it pays such respect to that voice in terms of how it sounded and what it had to say, reminding us just how much we miss hearing it today.
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May 30, 2012There's a simplicity about these previously unreleased demos that's utterly beguiling, the spare settings allowing the sweeter side of George Harrison's character to shine unencumbered by studio blandishments.
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MojoJul 10, 2012It's the resulting acoustic simplicity of his songwriting that makes this collection such a treat. [Jul 2012, p.101]
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Jun 5, 2012Practically demands to be listened to on repeat.
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May 30, 2012While it's hard not to wish there were a surprise or two along the way, the familiar warmth certainly has its charms, too.
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