George Harrison - All Things Must Pass
The debut solo album of ex-Beatle George Harrison was released in late 1970, following the break up of the Beatles. The photographic artwork for the album is fairly minimal, however it manages to present many of Harrison's intentions following his ventures as a solo artist. At the centre of the cover, Harrison is pictured, seated on a stool above four garden gnomes. It is likely that these gnomes were utilised as representations of each of the Beatles, and that Harrison placing himself separate from them represents his attempts to differentiate himself from the group, as a solo artist. The photograph on the cover is distinctly in black-and-white. The lack of colour conveys a somewhat glum and sombre tone, which is reflected in the tone of many of the tracks on the album. This gloomy tone suggests that, despite his attempt to establish independence, Harrison still feels some sorrow regarding the recent break-up of the Beatles. This is also represented in the album's title, All Things Must Pass, which presents a sincere acceptance on Harrison's part that all things (in this case the Beatles) must come to an end.
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