John Lennon - Mind Games [Japan CD]

Primary Artist
John Lennon
Album Title
Mind Games [Japan CD]
Release Date
October 14, 2002 
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
After the hostile reaction to the politically charged Sometime In New York City, John Lennon moved away from explicit protest songs and returned to introspective songwriting with Mind Games. Lennon didn't leave politics behind -- he just tempered his opinions with humor on songs like "Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)," which happened to undercut the intention of the song. It also indicated the confusion that lies at the heart of the album. Lennon doesn't know which way to go, so he tries everything. Read More