John Lennon

United Kingdom

"Layered melodies intertwine with rhythmic shifts, creating a sense of urgency that compels listeners to reflect on their own realities."

Quick Start

A good place to start with John Lennon is…

Live Peace in Toronto 1969

1969

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Career Arc

John Lennon's discography from 1968 to 2020

1968 1994 2020

Unfinished Music No. 1: T... (1968) Live Peace in Toronto 196... (1969) Wedding Album (1969) Unfinished Music No. 2: L... (1969) John Lennon/Plastic Ono B... (1970) Instant Karma! (We All Sh... (1970) Working Class Hero (1970) Imagine (1971) Imagine / It's so hard (1971) Power to the People (1971) Some Time in New York Cit... (1972) Woman Is the Nigger of th... (1972) Mind Games (1973) Meat City (1973) Walls and Bridges (1974) Whatever Gets You thru th... (1974) Shaved Fish (1975) Rock 'n' Roll (1975) Roots: John Lennon Sings... (1975) #9 Dream (1975)

John Lennon matters for his profound influence on both music and culture, serving as a voice of dissent and introspection during tumultuous times.

John Lennon matters for his profound influence on both music and culture, serving as a voice of dissent and introspection during tumultuous times. His work has sparked dialogues around peace, love, and personal freedom, resonating well beyond the confines of popular music. Through his journey from Beatle to solo artist, he carved out space for artistic expression that challenged societal norms and inspired generations to engage with their own ideals. Lennon's approach to music was marked by a willingness to experiment with form and sound while maintaining an emotional core. He integrated elements of art rock into his songwriting, often using unconventional structures and instrumentation to create environments that felt simultaneously intimate and expansive. This innovative spirit invited listeners into a more reflective state, urging them to consider both the personal and the political in their everyday lives. His lyrics frequently explore themes of identity, love, and social justice, often blending sincerity with a touch of irony. Lennon’s storytelling balances vivid imagery with raw emotion, allowing listeners to connect deeply with both the joy and pain present in human experience. The tone of his writing often oscillates between hopeful and confrontational, provoking thought while inviting introspection.

Full discography

John Lennon's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

58 releases • 39 albums • 1968–2020

Discography may be incomplete (40 of ~43 albums indexed)

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Albums ()

Gimme Some Truth.

2020

Icon

2014

Lennon Bermuda

2013

John Lennon Signature Box

2010

Power to the People: The Hits

2010

Gimme Some Truth

2010

John Lennon Collector’s Edition

2008

Remember

2006

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

2006

Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon

2005

Peace, Love & Truth

2005

Acoustic

2004

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon (DVD)

2003

Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits

2002

John Lennon Anthology

1998

Wonsaponatime

1998

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon

1997

S.I.R. John Winston Ono Lennon

1995

A Toot and a Snore in '74

1992

John & Yoko: The Interview

1990

Lennon

1990

Imagine: John Lennon (soundtrack)

1988

Menlove Ave.

1986

Live in New York City

1986

Heart Play – unfinished dialogue

1983

The John Lennon Collection

1982

Double Fantasy

1980

Shaved Fish

1975

Rock 'n' Roll

1975

Roots: John Lennon Sings the Great Rock & Roll Hits

1975

Walls and Bridges

1974

Some Time in New York City

1972

Imagine

1971

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

1970

The John Lennon Video Collection

Live Peace in Toronto 1969

1969

Wedding Album

1969

Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions

1969

Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins

1968

Singles ()

Going Down on Love

1985

Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him

1984

I'm Stepping Out

1984

Borrowed Time

1984

Nobody Told Me

1983

Love

1982

Watching the Wheels

1981

Woman

1981

(Just Like) Starting Over

1980

#9 Dream

1975

Whatever Gets You thru the Night

1974

Mind Games

1973

Meat City

1973

Woman Is the Nigger of the World

1972

Imagine / It's so hard

1971

Power to the People

1971

Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)/Who Has Seen the Wind?

1970

Working Class Hero

1970

Here We Go Again

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How their sound evolved over time

Unfinished Music No.... (1968)

Live Peace in Toront... (1969)

Wedding Album (1969)

Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions

Unfinished Music No.... (1969)

John Lennon/Plastic... (1970)

Imagine (1971)

Some Time in New Yor... (1972)

Walls and Bridges (1974)

Rock 'n' Roll (1975)

Shaved Fish (1975)

Roots: John Lennon Sings the Great Rock & Roll Hits

Roots: John Lennon S... (1975)

Double Fantasy (1980)

The John Lennon Coll... (1982)

Heart Play – unfinis... (1983)

Live in New York Cit... (1986)

Menlove Ave. (1986)

Imagine: John Lennon... (1988)

Lennon (1990)

John & Yoko: The Int... (1990)

A Toot and a Snore i... (1992)

S.I.R. John Winston... (1995)

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon

Lennon Legend: The V... (1997)

John Lennon Antholog... (1998)

Wonsaponatime (1998)

Instant Karma: All-T... (2002)

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon (DVD)

Lennon Legend: The V... (2003)

Acoustic (2004)

Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon

Working Class Hero:... (2005)

Peace, Love & Truth (2005)

The U.S. vs. John Le... (2006)

Remember (2006)

John Lennon Collecto... (2008)

John Lennon Signatur... (2010)

Power to the People:... (2010)

Gimme Some Truth (2010)

Lennon Bermuda (2013)

Icon (2014)

Gimme Some Truth. (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John Lennon sound like?

Layered melodies intertwine with rhythmic shifts, creating a sense of urgency that compels listeners to reflect on their own realities. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock. Start with Imagine.

What is the best John Lennon album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Imagine" (1971). It's the most representative of what makes John Lennon worth hearing.

Who is John Lennon for?

If you're into hard rock and pop rock, John Lennon is worth your time. Layered melodies intertwine with rhythmic shifts, creating a sense of urgency that compels listeners to reflect on their own realities.

How many albums does John Lennon have?

John Lennon has 58 releases in their discography, including 39 albums.

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