Dark Horse

George Harrison's 1974 solo effort captures a pivotal moment marked by vocal strain and creative ambition. Recorded while battling laryngitis before his November tour, Dark Horse showcases Harrison's songwriting prowess—particularly on the title track and "Far East Man"—alongside Tom Scott's polished L.A. studio jazz-rock arrangements. The raw, unpolished production mirrors Harrison's vocal challenges, creating an uneven but historically significant document. Notable for its controversial rewrite of "Bye Bye Love" and the instrumental opener "Hari's on Tour (Express)," this album remains a fascinating artifact of Harrison's post-Beatles trajectory, despite its commercial and critical struggles.