Double Fantasy (Remastered)

iTunes Review

After a five-year hiatus, John Lennon and Yoko Ono returned to the recording studio to put together an album that would reflect the state of their lives as adults and parents re-entering the world of pop music. “Just Like Starting Over” was an obvious nod to Lennon’s reintroduction to this atmosphere, while “Watching the Wheels” took great joy in expressing his own contentment with letting the world pass him by. “Woman” is his tribute to Yoko. “Beautiful Boy” addresses his obligations to his young son, Sean. The husband-wife team split up writing and performing duties and Yoko’s songs are among her most pop-charged and much in tune with the new-wave rock happening around her. “Kiss Kiss Kiss” is a punky little pop number.” “I’m Moving On” strikes a defiant chord coming after Lennon’s “I’m Losing You.” Yet, while Ono’s contributions compliment Lennon’s and there is more than a little dialogue going on here, Lennon is still the clear-eyed leader, brandishing a firm grip on the pop dynamic of his songwriting and his always first-rate vocal approach.