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VoodooLounge13
I was never really a huge George fan personally. He had a couple of great albums, but otherwise, I could take him or leave him, much like most of John's solo work.
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ash
Even though i am afflicted with the mania i can think of nothing positive to say about Extra Texture other than i cannot imagine a time when i will give it a third listen. The first two listens were years apart and i seem to recall thinking on second listen oh yeah it is as bad as i remember. The fact that i have worn the ends of my fingers down a bit more by typing this much about this awful album makes me feel incredibly sad. That a Beatle could release such a pathetic pile of poo (and that dumbass here bought it ) is a rock tragedy on a par with the fate of Syd Barrett, Brian Wilson, Peter Green and Danny Kirwan combined. Indeed Barrett's 3rd album is more listenable,better played and has a stronger sense of direction than Extra Texture. It makes Smart Girls sound like Cabin Essence.etc.
I do not suggest anyone listens to this album to see whether i am exaggerating for comedic effect.
Actually i just cheered up a bit coz i remember now i bought it second hand. Now i feel a bit less stupid but i will still never get back the time i spent listening to this album (twice).

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loog droog
"You" was intended for Ronnie Spector, just as the track for "Try Some Buy Some" from Living In the Material World was recycled from her (failed ) single.


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whitem8
Gone Tropo was dreadful and I believe has the distinction for the lowest charting solo Beatle album.

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Shawn20
I leaped for joy the first time I heard "You" on the radio. I bought Extra Texture the day it was released. It was a downer, even though I put on my best face because I was such a George fan. I still like You - it brings a smile to my face, even after all of these years. Thanks for posting.

Funny. This Guitar Can't Keep From Cryin' is my favorite off the album. Its a pretty sub par album, but thats a song I've just always loved. A personal favorite of mine and I don't expect many to feel the same way. But I guess it just shows how differently everyone absorbs the music. I think thats such a fun throwaway rocker.Quote
Palace Revolution 2000
I sort of like ER. It goes to show how something good in your life can color an album that was played then. It is not a very good record but I still like it. except that terrible "Guitar Cryin" song.
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RollingFreak
Funny. This Guitar Can't Keep From Cryin' is my favorite off the album.Quote
Palace Revolution 2000
I sort of like ER. It goes to show how something good in your life can color an album that was played then. It is not a very good record but I still like it. except that terrible "Guitar Cryin" song.
I understand that argument. And I certainly wouldn't hold any of those to the higher standards of their similarly named partners, but aside from Bluebird they are all songs that are just enjoyable to me. This Guitar is just one I've known forever and always have fun with it. I don't see it as much more than that.Quote
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RollingFreak
Funny. This Guitar Can't Keep From Cryin' is my favorite off the album.Quote
Palace Revolution 2000
I sort of like ER. It goes to show how something good in your life can color an album that was played then. It is not a very good record but I still like it. except that terrible "Guitar Cryin" song.
That song, along with "Here Comes The Moon" off the 1979 George Harrison LP or even "Bluebird" by Paul strike me as examples ex-Beatles running out of new ideas and revisiting/recycling their best work.
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RollingFreak
I understand that argument. And I certainly wouldn't hold any of those to the higher standards of their similarly named partners, but aside from Bluebird they are all songs that are just enjoyable to me. This Guitar is just one I've known forever and always have fun with it. I don't see it as much more than that.Quote
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RollingFreak
Funny. This Guitar Can't Keep From Cryin' is my favorite off the album.Quote
Palace Revolution 2000
I sort of like ER. It goes to show how something good in your life can color an album that was played then. It is not a very good record but I still like it. except that terrible "Guitar Cryin" song.
That song, along with "Here Comes The Moon" off the 1979 George Harrison LP or even "Bluebird" by Paul strike me as examples ex-Beatles running out of new ideas and revisiting/recycling their best work.


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loog droog
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RollingFreak
Funny. This Guitar Can't Keep From Cryin' is my favorite off the album.Quote
Palace Revolution 2000
I sort of like ER. It goes to show how something good in your life can color an album that was played then. It is not a very good record but I still like it. except that terrible "Guitar Cryin" song.
That song, along with "Here Comes The Moon" off the 1979 George Harrison LP or even "Bluebird" by Paul strike me as examples of ex-Beatles running out of new ideas and revisiting/recycling their best work.
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whitem8
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loog droog
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RollingFreak
Funny. This Guitar Can't Keep From Cryin' is my favorite off the album.Quote
Palace Revolution 2000
I sort of like ER. It goes to show how something good in your life can color an album that was played then. It is not a very good record but I still like it. except that terrible "Guitar Cryin" song.
That song, along with "Here Comes The Moon" off the 1979 George Harrison LP or even "Bluebird" by Paul strike me as examples of ex-Beatles running out of new ideas and revisiting/recycling their best work.
I too can see your point. And I do think Harrison did struggle with his writing at times. But I also think Here Comes the Moon is a different beast. Actually, it is very similar to Here Comes the Sun in that Moon was a story about Harrison's last mushroom trip he took, sitting on the beach in Hawaii and seeing the moon rise. I think he wanted a bookending. Sun is a much better song, but I find Moon interesting.
Come on. For me Extra Texture didn't age well. Firstly, it just wasn't a strong album in the first place. But also, when you listen to it now, it is instantly dated, sounding more cheesy than interesting. I don't mind You, but the rest of the album suffers from a lack of George's guitar and too many other polished studio players filling it out. The only discs that I frequently will revisit are All Things Must Pass, Living in a Material World, George Harrison, Live in Japan, Brainwashed, Wonderwall, Chants of India (kind of a cheat, but George is all over it and it is quite sublime), The Concerts for Bangladesh, Cloud Nine, and some cool boots. But I never listen to Extra, 33 1/3, Electronic Sound, Gone Troppo (horrid!), Somewhere in England (interesting to note that when he first submitted the album the record label refused it, and forced him to go back to the studio and turn out something better- but it is still a very turgid release). Dark Horse is a bit in between. There are some great songs on it. However, George's voice was blown out so it is quite a week release because of that.
Oh, and the new Early Takes is phenomenal! A beautiful portrait of Harrison.
