Those same jams, however, played by Eric Clapton, Carl Radle, Bobby Whitlock, and Jim Gordon (all of whom had just come off of touring as part of Delaney & Bonnie's band), proved to be of immense musical importance, precipitating the formation of Derek & the Dominos. The 5LP set is contained in a slim box, includes a poster and an 8-page insert with photos and notes from Dhani and Paul on remixing the album. Bonus 2LPs contain 17 demo recordings, session outtakes and studio jams.
A very moving work, with a slight flaw: the jams that comprise the final third of the album are somewhat dispensable, and have probably only been played once or twice by most of the listeners who own this record. The main 23-track album, produced by George and Phil Spector, is available here on 180g vinyl 3LP. 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. 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. Without a doubt, George Harrison's first solo recording, originally issued as a triple album, is his best. In November 1970, George Harrison released his astonishing triple album, All Things Must Pass.For a work of such scope, it would seem like a crazy-fast turnaround, considering that The Beatles had.