REVIEW | GIMME SOME TRUTH: THE ULTIMATE REMIXES John Lennon

[@jals0911]

Sean Lennon just posted this on Twitter: "This guy MeanMrMayo did an amazing review of the new @johnlennon Gimme Some Truth box sets. He has incredible ears and doesn’t miss a thing. Amazing to see someone listen and observe w such detail and sensitivity. Anyone know this guy I wanna thank him?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3WnpHqgpayKe7c

[@MeanMrMayo]

It's very nice of him. I appreciate that, and I'm honored. 😃

[@vonchaney9216]

@@MeanMrMayo I see no reason why Sean couldn't go even further. If you can remix you can re-edit. For example, the song, "John Sinclair." It's a great little diddy actually, but the hook says "Gotta, gotta, gotta ..." 14 times! That makes an otherwise great song unlistenable. Just go in and snip it down to say, 4 gotta's and boom, brand new song.

[@jals0911]

MeanMrMayo Yes, you should be. Very cool. Was he able to get in touch with you yet?

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@jals0911.Yes, we have made contact.

[@jals0911]

Awesome!

[@joelgoldenberg1100]

Sean Lennon has praised your video on Twitter. Kudos!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Very cool! Thanks. 😃

[@funonthehomestead]

@@MeanMrMayo This guy MeanMrMayo did an amazing review of the new @johnlennon Gimme Some Truth box sets. He has incredible ears and doesn’t miss a thing. Amazing to see someone listen and observe w such detail and sensitivity. Anyone know this guy I wanna thank him?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3WnpHqgpayKe7c

[@funonthehomestead]

This was Sean Twitter message

[@canadianstudmuffin]

I wasn't going to buy it but I did and was very impressed with the remixes.

[@RealColScott]

Sean Lennon praising this video on Twitter

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the review. I have so many compilations already but you are selling me on this. ❤️

[@MeanMrMayo]

Yay!

[@MarkP]

I just opened mine but haven't yet listened to it, so I'm catching up on people's videos. After hearing all your praise I NEED to pop this in and listen to it! Thanks for the thorough review.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I would love to hear your thoughts too, Mark!

[@hermancolberg3112]

I had a similar experience. I heard it this week while doing exercise (jogging) and it made me emotional as well for the same reasons. Thanks for posting and congratulations on your kuddos by Sean who has really been such a loving gentleman the last few weeks with his interviews and tributes to his father that makes me proud and happy to be (another) Beatle fan. Keep it up!

[@paulandrew6457]

Top review Mayo. You sold me on getting this set. I wasn't going to bother cos I've got the songs several times over but it'll be interesting to hear what they've done with the mix and how Johns voice holds up.

[@tonymccusker501]

I have the CD its great the sound so clear so is John voice

[@jamesdrynan]

" The Beatles will exist without us, " George said. As a 70 year old musician, I grew up with their music through my teens. The same as many others, I saw them on Sullivan's show in '64 and was captivated. I followed their careers, both as a group and then separately. As a songwriter and performer, I always felt John led with his heart on his chin. He was brave and frightened, flawed and cynical, but most of all, honest. He had the courage to put it on the line, for the record and damn the torpedoes. It still hurts inside that he was taken so soon. Love his voice.

[@nicknikipediacaulkin5943]

I love your passionate yet considered critique of this cd set, MeanMrMayo! Your presentation is very engaging so I will definitely subscribe to your channel! Keep on shining on!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thank you kindly!

[@davidtytgat]

The sound of the remixes and the perfect mastering is good news for the future boxsets! Great job. I rediscovered all the songs. Thanks joe for the video.

[@stevebiesiadabada6669]

Joe, I understand , I feel the same when I hear his music, the meaning in them is so much insight in his , and touch your life the same way, Johns voice is always great even tho he thought it wasn’t, to me John is a genius, singing, song writing, he will always and forever be my favorite, I’m waiting for my Super Deluxe cd set , your review is so important thank you Bless You , Steve

[@Mario_11]

We miss you John 😢❤️. Yet you’re living in our hearts through the beautiful music you did and everything you fought for on this earth. John Lennon will live on forever.

[@amexjam55]

Okay, Mean Mr Mayo. You've convinced me. I'm ordering my copy of Gimme Some Truth today.

[@rocky-o]

hey joe...good stuff as always my friend....got to meet one of your 'co-hosts' this weekend at record store day here in chicago....very cool...maybe you'll make it up here when all the crap calms down...stay well..peace always...rocky

[@MeanMrMayo]

Kit told me! Very cool!

[@matthewturnage4998]

I had originally thought I would pass on this, but after your unboxing I was starting to reconsider. Your review has convinced me - I'm in. Thanks, Joe.

[@MeanMrMayo]

It is a remarkable collection.

[@jeffreymond7905]

Sir, check out Sean Lennon's twitter account. He mentioned you. He would like to meet you and thank you.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks. Yes, I am very honored!

[@nicholasperl]

Imagine if he got Sean as a guest, maybe on Talk More Talk?

[@scottevans567]

I was on the fence but your review changed my mind. I'm super excited to put this on in the car and turn it up to 11... ordering it today! Thanks, Scott

[@daisynieves1644]

Hi Joe! I too miss John but, this is the way to keep his memory alive; talk about him, buy his records and, play them! Stay safe; God bless!

[@timbrownrigg5217]

I just finished listening on vinyl. At the very end of side H theres a loop at the end that I think no one has mentioned.? If you let the stylus run to the end it loops the John (yoko spoken) and yoko( john spoken)... like the end of how pepper loops

[@craigwarner6156]

Some things im impressed with so far are the bass on mind games, the ending on beautiful boy, the screaming and moaning on cold turkey and the clarity on love. Just great details. And thanks for clarifying that the songs from imagine are not from the 2018 mix and are new mixes. That's nice to know. I had a feeling they were new mixes from just hearing them but thought they wouldn't have done that. But they did im impressed. Thanks Boss

[@gaboparra10]

Agree 100% Anything that can keep John alive for the next generatios, is very welcome Great sound quality, made me feel as if I was listening to this tracks for the 1st time

[@billleary5779]

Great Video Joe! Very nice introduction with your thoughts on John. I do like this collection very much. I don’t have every John Lennon compilation although I do have the Shaved Fish set and the 1990 box set. I have the remixes from 2000 - 2005 but this new set has completely different mixes which is a good thing. I like having a choice whether it’s the original mixes, the Peter Cobbin mixes from the early 2000s and these newer ones. John’s voice is definitely more up front and more present and I think it impacted me in terms of having a feeling of him being more present and truly missing him. Take care

[@ukhouseRJ]

you are one of the best in youtube always when i feel why should i get that beatles box set or john lennon box set, since i already have it. you always point out why i should get it . you are one of the best.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

12:05 - I just played that version of Steel and Glass before I switched your video on, and it's true - the brass has been left out, which is a bit off-putting. I've always interpreted those brass riffs as John laughing at Allen Klein. Steel and Glass is also one of my favorite tracks off my favorite Lennon album. Walls and Bridges is even better than Imagine.

[@Ft.Gagiano]

yes. the brass had a attitude.

[@benjaminstevens4568]

Walls and Bridges is my 2nd fav Lennon Album next to POB. Brilliant.

[@StephenSchnee]

OK, you sold me on this, Joe! I'm going to buy it sooner than I expected to. I was going to wait a few weeks because there are a few other things I wanted to pick up, but now this has moved up to the front of the line!

[@isgrinch1]

Hey! Sean Lennon saw your video and wants to contact you. He’s not sure how to reach you though.

[@knockedoutloaded279]

I have the same bday as John and the same initial JWL. I remember Oct 9th 1980, it was a great day...I thought this guy can get me through the 80's....I already liked the Beatles in 79, I was 9.

[@marktrimnell8245]

Really enjoyed this post, fella. I've been on the fence regarding whether to get this new Lennon album but I think you've persuaded me! I love your passion and knowledge for all things Fab, and I share that love. Take care and I look forward to seeing more posts. (I've only subscribed to your channel recently, so am mopping up a lot of the older posts so I have plenty to watch going forward).

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@KFrieldroid]

Excellent presentation! You articulated so well many of the impressions that I had upon listening to it. Thank you!

[@paulspence2815]

My set arrived yesterday and I agree with your assessment. John's voice just leaps out of the speakers and it is so expressive and emotionally moving. I never understood why he never liked the sound of his own voice when it was such an expressive instrument. I spent a little time with the surround mix yesterday afternoon and it was immersive. Hearing the chorus kick in on the surrounds on Instant Karma was really exciting and the sound just fills the room.

[@adrianburn7178]

Thanks for that great review. Even though I've been a Beatles fan since I saw them in concert as a ten year old in 1964 (in Melbourne, Australia), I initially had my doubts about buying this new release - but you have convinced me! I'm so glad you connected with Sean. That must have given you a real buzz.

[@donnaone1nine]

The Understanding Lennon/McCartney documentaries awakened my interest in John's songs. Isolation and Bless You. I couldn't wait to hear them on this album. I would have traded Oh Yoko for I Found Out. Angel Baby, Working Class Hero, and God are breathtakingly beautiful.

[@garettjeff]

Congrats Joe you officially made the big time ....praise from Sean . Very happy for you! ❤️

[@mannysmi]

Thanx for a great review and bringing in the right words. I've been waiting for my vinyl compilation almost three months now, and man was it worth it! Ive been playing it all weekend. For what it's worth, in my opinion I would have replaced Dear Yoko with Going down on love, or even Old dirt road. Peace out and stay safe!

[@akahina]

I am 67 and have loved John Lennon since Ed Sullivan. I have all original recordings. Buying this set was a revolation. I forgot about Isolation to be honest. When it played, I cried.

[@angelllacuna8889]

the book included on the deluxe set, does it say who plays each instrument on the songs ?

[@bernardwinn1817]

Even though like I said, didn’t get the new john Lennon Compilation. Like you, I’m used to hearing them the way they were recorded. I’m 66 . But I agree what you said about future generations when we’re gone and they’re here, will appreciate John Lennon more updated remixes. I’m still going to stick with my John Lennon signature box set. But double fantasy was already recorded masterfully before he was killed. Plastic Ono band, if and when that comes out, I’ll probably get that one. Anyway congratulations Sean Lennon giving you praise, is a big deal. I’m sure John is smiling down on that one. Take care.☮️

[@highwayblues638]

Great Video Joe .. The brass on Steel and Glass sort of reminds me of the missing harmonica on Thank You Girl .. But I still love it ....it is fun to hear something different in these great songs , and like you said we always have the original from Walls And Bridges .... I have always loved Old Dirt Road from Walls and Bridges ...

[@michael3270]

Glad to see this video Joe, I've been anxiously anticipating your review. Like other people, I first thought this set would be redundant. Now, I've come to understand that it's essential. I fully agree with you about Angel Baby and Grow Old With Me. They sound beautiful, like the rest of what I've heard so far. Thanks for sharing, and by the way I love your shirt! ✌❤

[@2574mcu]

I wish they would do the mind games album like this. I like how the mind games track turned out.

[@Stewart-ll3lu]

One of your best videos, if not the best. I love the way you don’t rush it and take your time until you have really collected your thoughts. That’s why we love you. Angel Baby my favourite of the new discoveries on this compilation. Totally agree on Dear Yoko. It’s a Buddy Holly one and if John had stuck to straight backing it would have been better but the gimmicky guitar effects sadly age it. New York City would have been a better choice. Very interesting to go with Angela over the obvious but controversial lead single of Some Time in NYC (you know the one) but Angela while lovely on first listening would not stand up to repeated playing. This is a fabulous listening experience. Packaging for me is so-so. Cover is okay - they could have done better. I hate the arrows going in John’s ears and the lazy repetition of about 4 images in different forms over gatefold, labels etc. Title: terrible. As you pointed out it has been used to death. But as a listening experience it is the best version of John’s songs and therefore essential for any fan.

[@TheKingsCourt1972]

Good job Joe...Sean Lennon liked it too...🤯🤯👍👍👍

[@MrLouisfine]

Good review. But I am really fed up with this music industry. There are so much unreleased John Lennon tracks like The Dakota Tapes...

[@jamesbell2112]

Excellent review - I think this is a great release - obviously the track listing isn't going to be perfect - a few of my favorites are missing Mother, NYC, Bring On The Lucie, Meat City. The live version of "Come Together" is the same one on the 1998 Anthology box which has 3 alternate performances from the one to one concert. It's exciting to think we may be getting sets like this for all of John's albums - looking forward to Plastic Ono Band, Mind Games and Double Fantasy the most but will of course buy and enjoy them all. Love your channel and look forward to more Solo Beatles album reviews in the future

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks!

[@annegorski4739]

Joe you were so right about this compilation, it’s great! Thanks so much for great review!

[@tterapin]

Very well thought out review - Well done.

[@eddiemiles7676]

Great review Joe and very moving. I think they did a fine job of the track selection, there's probably only a couple I'd have changed including New York City. How great is that going to sound when its released! I can't wait for the 6CD/2Blu Ray edition of the Plastic Ono Band album. I wonder if they'll include Yoko's Plastic Onto Band album? Hope so. Cheers

[@Me-el5wz]

Hey! Sean Ono Lennon is on Twitter asking about you now! :)

[@bhusar1]

I bought the 2 CD and blu ray box. I am loving this set. I love how clear the vocals are. My favorite of the mixes is Bless You and Grow Old With Me. Also, I played the Dolby Atmos mix of #9 Dream. Wow. Surrounded by a world of strings.

[@tonylaughlin6663]

Mr. Mayo, congrats on the Sean Lennon tweet!!! That is awesome, you are now officially in the inner circle!!! I bet Ken Michaels and Tom Hunyady will be super jealous!!! ha ha. Way to go. Example of social media at its finest.

[@MarcusMaximus909]

Sean Lennon is trying to get your email address my friend..he has just posted again!

[@kimba8387]

I'm so excited about this for Joe! I hope good things happen !

[@MeanMrMayo]

We've communicated.

[@seekah1]

One of your best reviews I've heard Joe, well done...are there any samples up anywhere? I would love to hear some of these versions. It guts me he's not here to offer us more great creations, such a waste. Catch up soon hopefully.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks...check KZbin .

[@seekah1]

​@@MeanMrMayo I know, I just wonder which one I'm listening to on YT, remix / ultimate mix etc.

[@MeanMrMayo]

It should tell you 2020, or Ultimate Mix.

[@seekah1]

@@MeanMrMayo Thanks, I'll keep looking for sure.

[@atomicspid2129]

Hope to get this album eventually. I think it’s a great way for future generations to know of him and keep his memory alive. I miss John even though I was born 21 years after his death. A day before George passed which is crazy.

[@MeanMrMayo]

John is sorely missed, and the world has never been the same without him.

[@tomhunyady7465]

Great review Joe! Glad to hear this set moved you as much as it did! Hopefully we'll do a full show on this wonderful release on TMT!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks, pal. If you look elsewhere here, Harold said he was hoping for a full TMT show!

[@whatthejim]

Great review from an amazing album!!!😃👍

[@adamfindlay7091]

Glad there's a comp for those on a budget. Very good.thanks for reviewing. Definitely gonna get GST.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Sean Lennon reached out to me after watching this video. He liked it.

[@clarealdam6358]

Thanks for the review. I was in two mind's whether to buy it or not as I have a few John Lennon compilations but you've sold it to me, just placed my order on Amazon. 👍

[@MeanMrMayo]

Great! Hope I didn't steer you wrong, and that you enjoy it.

[@knockedoutloaded279]

Really hope they remaster all John's home demos from the late 70s, especially street of dreams..

[@timshearn8203]

Such a thorough review Joe, great stuff and thanks for sharing your thoughts. It sounds great I agree.

[@anderflw]

You often mention your car stereo sound. Unfortunately, most new cars today have no CD player in them. We are forced to listen to mp3 versions . Mp3's just do not cut it!

[@vivlund]

Great review! I love the remix, and I’m surprised to say that because I’m a purist and I tend to like the first version of a song that I hear. How Do You Sleep sounds fantastic- the drums are killer. #9 Dream - the strings seem buried at times. Thanks for convincing me to give it a listen!

[@garettjeff]

Joe have you heard the acoustic version of Grow old with me ? I believe this version was stolen and did not surface until after the original piano versions were released. As a demo, I always thought the sound quality and performance was superior to the the piano version. I’d like to to see the Lennon estate do something with that version someday

[@knockedoutloaded279]

Yesit's far better quality, like his coustic version of Flower Princess, better sound and more compleate

[@jasonpp1973]

Got the 2 cd set ordered! I would have added these to the lineup Mother New York City Woman is the.... (Obviously that had had to be excluded because of a certain word I'm the title, and due to the issues going on right now) Always loved the saxes on that one. Slippin and Slidin from R&R That was slated to be the 2nd single from the LP (I believe Apple promos were pressed tho). Can't wait to get it!

[@jasonpp1973]

@Pablo L. At least Mother and Woman is... is on the Shaved Fish comp.

[@Ian_Jules]

Agreed on Slippin and Slidin. Angel Baby sounds leagues better than ever before, but I've never liked it that much and would have been happy to sub in another R&R cut. Woman Is... is a tough case. It would have been a gutsy statement even in '72, but it really goes to show how times have changed. In an interview at the time, Lennon said it was all white journalists and press that had issues with it; there was positive response from independent black media at the time. Truthfully, I think the word should almost never be used, particularly by white people (like 99.999% of the time it is neither useful nor necessary and is in fact hurtful), but censoring or censuring people isn't going to convince people of why they shouldn't use it. That being said, John's song is a historic and powerful statement...based on a statement from Yoko, if John is to be believed... so I sympathize with both the anti-bigotry and free speech concerns in this case.

[@zsatsfm]

Great review. I too, am really enjoying this album, and looking forward to new Lennon remix albums, maybe even a remix of Two Virgins? ;)

[@leiferickson9666]

I trust your assesment, and will be getting the vinyl, and cd for car, based on your review Joe, as I have mucho Lennon, but never was thrilled with the recordings. Also correct, it keeps John on the mix of the present day. Great job by the way, All the best, 🍁

[@rocker758]

One guy made a video where he said that this new comp it´s a "rip off"... ??????....I think he MUST re consider his posture. BTW, Joe, congrats for the apreciation from Sean and im with him, your review is absolutely beautiful. Cheers, man.

[@nathananthony7517]

I think the remixes of the early songs and Plastic Ono Band and Imagine sound fantastic. But, I'm not a fan of burying some of the instruments on the later releases. The 1980 stuff sounds a lot better on previous releases. So, for me it's a mixed bag.

[@brettweary8491]

Absolutely Awesome Good News Joe I will be Buying it this week on your Positive Review

[@whatthejim]

Grow Old With Me is the best track on here in my opinion! It’s one of the best songs ever to me!!!

[@MagicalMysteryMike]

I felt just as you had described. I almost passed on this collection, but these new mixes are overall fantastic, so I’m glad to have it. I enjoy hearing things I never heard before.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Sorry about your copy getting so damaged. That is unacceptable.

[@MagicalMysteryMike]

MeanMrMayo yeah, annoying, but I’ve got a replacement on the way.

[@jupitermadcat]

Spot on Review I'm going to order the 2 cd set

[@darrenpeacock3497]

I just heard a Yoko interview tonight that said she oversaw 121 Lennon songs remixed. That tells me all Lennon albums are coming out in time.

[@MeanMrMayo]

That is incredible news!

[@knockedoutloaded279]

@@MeanMrMayo Looking fward to Menlove Avenue remix / remastered/

[@robertsagers5355]

Where can I hear this interview?

[@dummytree]

14:01 Could it be a recording from the OTHER show from that day? It's unreleased.What we got so far was the matinée performance and there was an evening show too.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Yes, I kind of talked about the two shows.

[@beawzonk]

The way you describe the music is absolutely beautiful!! I'm new to your channel and have watched all your "Gimme Some Truth" videos. Love your reviews! keep up the great work :)

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks!

[@nicholasperl]

Was "compressed" the word that you heard?

[@MeanMrMayo]

That's what someone told me, yes. Hate when I can't think of the right word when it counts.

[@nicholasperl]

@@MeanMrMayo Haha, at least it gave me the opportunity to be smug after catching it

[@minkahed6724]

His voice sounds more "pronounced" ???

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@minkahed6724 Sure does. 😉

[@trevorbrown2813]

The records sound better than the cd as they don’t sound compressed. Records are easier on the ear.

[@megarichie007]

Nice Review man 😎✌

[@toms4442]

When you talk about this new John Lennon compilation oh, don't you know that you can Count Me out/in I'm still on the fence but I've not actually heard anyone who has bought it expressing any regret. Resistance is futile! I must possess this box set!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Make It So.

[@toms4442]

@@MeanMrMayo yes Captain Mayo!

[@bobbybannerman4547]

HI JOE GREAT REVIEW ON THE G.S.T. CD'S. IT IS WORTH BUYING.. ENJOY AND TAKE CARE.

[@AnthonyKiyola]

A wonderful review. I can't wait to get my copy.

[@djreid]

Well said, Joe !! I am no expert, but from the start I just had a feeling this was going to be something Special. I didn't hear the "rave reviews" from Flaming Pie as much as I have heard from this spectacular album. This is truly an album to "celebrate" ! 1. Celebrate - for a MUCH better sound. 2. Celebrate - for music with a message that is as current and up to date as your News on Fox !! 3. Celebrate - Six years of fame with the Beatles doesn't compare with the six years of Solo Recordings that definitely are equal to or surpass the Beatles material to some extent ! I think the first album is as stark and beautiful as it gets and Imagine and Mind Games and Walls and Bridges seem to take Lennon's career to new heights with these "highlights" that bring a stoney heart to tears ! The "emotions" of Beatles fans now "embracing" John Lennon in a different category of an artist, I have heard the word "genius", "brother", "friend", "legend" ..the names of Lennon and his "songs' now revered at the top. Each album the Beatles performed and produced has the name John Lennon at the top. If you name the top 3 songs of each Beatles album, at least 2 of the 3 are John Lennon written either in lyric or music or both ! The Live Lennon such a stellar moment on this incredible album ! Who now can say, just a money grab. No way ! If there is anything ethical here, it is in the name of Lennon, the songs now speak volumes, open the eyes of the blind and open the ears of the deaf. The songs by the "person" John Lennon, the fans see someone they have never seen before, or ever will see again. The Legend !!!

[@StephenTraskSKSZP]

Yes! My first thought was "they should have chosen "New York City" to represent that album. Disagree about "Dear Yoko" because this mix reveals that to be the the best performed track of John's on "Double Fantasy" John's does a much better Buddy Holly than he does Elvis and the whole thing sounds like the post New Wave radio pop that would dominate the airwaves later in the 80s so it feels here a bit ahead of it's time.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I like the song, I just figured we also had "Oh Yoko" .

[@Mincin17]

I have very little gripes with this set. I got the 2 cd/blu ray deluxe version at looney tunes this weekend. Great presentation, very satisfied with the packaging (in line with the recent imagine box) and remixes. My only gripe is that I would replace Angela and Dear Yoko with Woman is the N* of the World and New York City. Looking forward to plastic ono band in December!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Yes, I think WOMAN IS..should have been represented here, as it seems Yoko and Sean were partly looking to make statements with this package. But they possibly didn't want to face negative attention for using the N Word, even though of course other Lennon releases do have it.

[@frognut]

I have a version of that t shirt but it says I still miss David Bowie, I really miss John Lennon as well and George Harrison.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

8:00 - I'm glad you pointed that out about the Imagine songs because I was kind of pissed that she slapped those on - half the album is included in the 2CD version and I skipped them thinking "Ms Greedy already put those out 2 years ago" - I'll go back and give them a chance.

[@beawzonk]

While the set does sound fantastic, I have to agree with you about that. I was kinda expecting a broad range of tracks from his career and when i saw that nearly the whole "Imagine" and "Double Fantasy" albums were mixed in, i was kinda annoyed! I've already got those so why would I buy this set! haha I did buy the set though and they're great songs so I can't complain too much :P haha

[@MeanMrMayo]

True that almost the entire DOUBLE FANTASY was here; but I don't agree about the IMAGINE album.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

@@MeanMrMayo After I heard your comment on the video about the Imagine tracks, I'll be giving those a listen. Just because they were recent doesn't mean it's a simple slap on. I shouldn't have ben so quick to judge. You were right about "New York City". That was the best track on "Some Time" and I also wished she put that in there. While on the subject, I really loved that live version of Come Together.

[@Ft.Gagiano]

i agree 100% there's always the earlier cds and vinyls people can go back to..if this mix don't do it for people. stop hating on people who like it.

[@rocknroll7399]

Great review Joe! I think I’m going to get this set now. Really looking forward to having his whole catalog done this way. Thanks!

[@terrorbilly4707]

I like a few songs , although I don't miss him as a solo artist but as a Beatle.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I miss him as a PERSON.

[@diarmuidwall9605]

@@MeanMrMayo Well said...

[@benjaminstevens4568]

Only Mix i thought was under done... Give peace a Chance. Hope they release a 50th POB. Perhaps that is why Mother was not in this set?

[@DocDoccus]

After my disastrous effort of buying this in a store this weekend, I had to order it online. It's being shipped from the UK, it's sposed to be here in November! Oh boy, what I've got to look forward to! Whoopee!

[@MeanMrMayo]

By the time you get it, it will be time for the NEXT compilation!

[@DocDoccus]

Oh crumbs! We'll NEVER be caught up! But it sure sounds as though this will be the go-to version for Lennon goodness!

[@TrancetasticWilza]

Good review 👍

[@bhusar1]

Your wish about New York City may come true because they are doing the whole catalogue as Ultimate Mix box sets. POB is next and Some Time I would bet would follow right a long.

[@jamesleung8679]

Lennon & McCartney = Lyrics & Melody

[@MeanMrMayo]

Wow, in my whole life I've never thought of that. Excellent!

[@ThoseBackPages]

Wow, you've convinced me Sir!

[@tinostabile3256]

Hi Joe, This was one of your best video. Your mastery of the English language and review is immaculate. It paints an incredible picture. My set is on its way and cannot wait to wrap my ears around these new remixes of these classic songs. Thank you so much for this incredible synopsis. God bless and keep well, angel of the VC. Tino

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks for the kind words, Tino.

[@tinostabile3256]

@@MeanMrMayo Wow, I just received mine and listened to all the songs and yes, these are the Ultimate versions. Beautifully produced and mixed. Expect nothing less by Yoko and Sean. Thank you for adding some beauty to a very ugly 2020. Long Live LENNON.

[@haroldingebretsem422]

I hope there is a talk more talk about this.

[@MeanMrMayo]

My co-hosts didn't want to do an entire show about this, but I am trying to talk them into it. I would suggest leaving a comment over on the TMT channel, requesting a show.

[@trevorbrown2813]

The cds I find the album very smooth sounding. But Cold Turkey is very loud and too bassy like Instant Karma. Nobody Told Me has lost the punch when the guitars kick in. Overall not a bad collection. But there was nothing wrong with the Working Class Hero collection. But I prefer the 2010 remasters which are the closet to the albums, where the remixes from 20 years ago are not bad either The vinyl sounds better to my ears and easier on the ear.

[@Ian_Jules]

To me, Nobody Told Me sounds liberated from the echo put on the original mix, giving it a lot more grit and attitude. The guitar licks on Cold Turkey sound incredible to me. The track only has guitar, bass, drums, and a subtle organ part in the first place. It has always been fairly "bassy", and to me it needs to be, like most of John's early singles and the POB cuts that are so sparse the bass is really filling in the sound. It helps that Klaus Voorman's bass is melodic without being busy or showy. Generally, I don't like too much bass but in this case, tracks like Instant Karma sound well-balanced to my ears. How much bass is the right amount really depends on the cut.

[@trevorbrown2813]

@@Ian_Jules. Everybody has their opinion. But there is a difference with the cd and vinyl of this collection. Vinyl is easier on the ear. Nobody told me as I said has lost its kick when the guitars start. They have made it mellow. Cold Turkey is to loud etc especially on headphones. But that’s why we have all these different versions to pick from. I have the 70’s records, the Lennon box set from 1990, the remixes from 20 years ago, the Signature box set from 2010 and the vinyl set 2015 and now this set. The Imagine box set from 2018 is excellent and looking forward to the POB box set. Power to the people.

[@Ian_Jules]

@@trevorbrown2813 You prompted me to go back to Nobody Told Me, since you were kinda adamant on that point. I think what you're hearing as mellow my ears are interpreting as warmer and more natural. To me, it actually sounds more in line with the Anthology outtake of Nobody Told Me. Again, I'm hearing a lot of echo stripped back, and I suspect what we're hearing is closer to what one might have heard in the studio during recording. Note I am listening on CD, not vinyl.

[@timallen2336]

Hey Joe, I've pointed this out before, but I would like to do it one more time. The last time a vinyl comp on John was released was in 1981. So if you are into wax, there is no way you can say this is a superfluous collection. I just wish that I could afford it. Take care...

[@Ian_Jules]

Hey, Mr. Mayo... so glad you mentioned the horns on Steel and Glass. The remixes are wonderful in general, but in this case, the horns on the horns original Steel and Glass played against the string section in a way I find really cool and interesting. I understand that maybe the decision was made to emphasize the vocal and de-clutter the sound, but to lose the horns entirely is a shame. Also, the recording of Come Together was included on the Anthology box set New York disc, although funnily it wasn't until the new mix that I really noticed the "hairy..." ad lib.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Yes, my only gripes about this set are the brass effects missing from STEEL AND GLASS, and the omission of the song NEW YORK CITY.

[@Ian_Jules]

@@MeanMrMayo I would not have minded hearing more cuts from Sometime in NYC. Angela sounded fantastic and I'm excited for the full album in its newly remixed form. For some of the other albums, as amazing as many of these new mixes are, I'm sure I will still be returning to the original/John mixes at times. As imperfect as they are, they have a lot of character, and people who've spent a lot of time with John's solo work may be attuned to this. In the deluxe edition, a note in the big book says the remixes were designed to be faithful to the originals, and most of them are. But they also had a goal of bringing John's voice to the forefront, which the original mixes are not known for, so some of the more noticeable changes may come from those two goals conflicting a bit.

[@michaelf9693]

Congrats on hearing from Sean. I enjoyed the new set. I would have definitely taken off How Do You Sleep and replaced it with New York City. We just had the Imagine box, despite this being a new mix, and it’s such a vicious over the top song, Too Many People aside, that I just think having John singing about the city he loved would have been a better fit. And it’s a great song to boot and would give Sometime In NYC more representation. And maybe we didn’t need all seven of John’s Double Fantasy songs. I understand there’s no other way to represent John from that album on a solo John compilation other than including those songs but it seems to go against the original intent of that album. Maybe take out Cleanup Time, I’m Losing You, Dear Yoko and replace those with more deep cuts from the mid period albums or Move Over Ms. L.

[@Ian_Jules]

@@michaelf9693 'Cleanup Time' is not present on any edition of this release that I know of... I don't think it's ever been on a one or two-disc compilation and often gets overlooked when people talk about Double Fantasy...instead, we have a mix of 'Every Man has a Woman Who Loves Him' with John on lead vocal, a Yoko song which was arranged as a duet on the original album. These are all nitpicks and don't take away from my enjoyment, but Milk & Honey feels underrepresented next to Double Fantasy. I would have rather had 'Borrowed Time' and 'I Don't Wanna Face It' than 'Stepping Out' and 'Dear Yoko'. They stuck to putting all the M&H songs after the DF songs, where it would have been chronologically "okay" to intersperse them, since they were recorded at the same time and might have been more interesting to sequence them as such. I am a little surprised they included half of Imagine. It's a strong album, but I could have traded 'How Do You Sleep?' for another Mind Games cut, particularly 'Bring on the Lucie' or 'You are Here'.

[@PaulinaAngel]

I would've replaced Dear Yoko for another M&H song, Borrowed Time. But I'm so happy that John's take on Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him finally gets another rare chance in a compilation since the 1990 LENNON box set.

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

I'd have included "New York City" (because it's a fun rocker, and I think that cluttered original mix could really use this Ultimate remix treatment) and cut "Dear Yoko" which isn't that great of a song, and DF is already well represented on this set....The rest of the tracks I find are solid choices, some unexpected but they all sound great to me.

[@PaulinaAngel]

JEFFREY ROEDEL I would have replaced How Do You Sleep for New York City

[@Ian_Jules]

Every Man was also a bonus track on the early '00s CD reissue of Milk and Honey.

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

@@Ian_Jules I think this new remix removed the saxophones and pushed up John's vocal. It sounds like a different song almost. Pretty cool.