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Chronological Lennon
John Lennon/Plastic Ono BandJohn Lennon/Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon
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1970. Lennon's first proper solo album. Also known as the Primal Scream album as the material came from Primal Scream therapy. Intense but beautiful. Ringo on drums.
ImagineImagine by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band
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1971. The big one. Contains Imagine and Jealous Guy. Let down by the anti McCartney track How Do You Sleep? George Harrison on guitar.
Some Time in New York City/Live JamSome Time in New York City/Live Jam by John Lennon
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1972. An OK studio album coupled with an awful live album. What was he thinking? The only Lennon album you should avoid.
Mind GamesMind Games by John Lennon
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1973. Back on form with a suitable successor to Imagine. The title track should have been a bigger hit.
Walls and BridgesWalls and Bridges by John Lennon
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1974. Lennon's best solo album. Whatever Gets You Thru the night gave him his first US number one. Number 9 Dream is beautiful. Elton John on piano.
Rock 'n' RollRock 'n' Roll by John Lennon
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1975. Lennon revisits his rock and roll roots. Stand By Me was the hit. Troubled recording sessions with Phil Spector, but well worth the effort.
Shaved FishShaved Fish by John Lennon
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1975. The only compilation that Lennon released during his lifetime. It's all here except Stand By Me which appeared earlier in the year on the Rock and Roll album.
Double FantasyDouble Fantasy by John Lennon
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1980. After a 5 year break he was back. Sadly he died not long after the album's release. Contains Starting Over, Woman and Watching The Wheels. Even Yoko's tracks are good.
The John Lennon CollectionThe John Lennon Collection by John Lennon
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1982. The first posthumous release. Contains everything released up to this point.
Milk and HoneyMilk and Honey by John Lennon
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1984. The final recordings. Contains Nobody Told Me, Stepping Out and Borrowed Time. Good tunes from Yoko too.