GIMME SOME TRUTH: THE ULTIMATE REMIXES – DELUXE EDITION

I ALWAYS viewed John Lennon as an inveterate seeker—an artist forever searching to find both his ballast and his balance. While in The Beatles, Lennon was able to connect with listeners on an interpersonal level (“In My Life”) while he also remained unafraid to address his fears and insecurities (“Help!”), was eager to embrace the free-associative nature of the Sixties (“I Am the Walrus”), and was game to confront the depths of his pain (“Julia”).

Undertaking his role as a post-Fabs solo artist as the 1970s got underway, Lennon. As curated by Yoko Ono Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon, culls 36 of the choicest cuts from John’s solo career. Naturally, there are a number of configurations to choose from—though, if you’re a Lennon completist like me, you’ll choose them all—including hi-res digital downloads, 1CD, 2CD, 2LP, 4LP, and my favored selection, the 2CD/1BD Ultimate Remixes Deluxe Edition.