{"product_id":"iconic-albums-george-harrison-gone-troppo-9798288187063","title":"Iconic Albums - George Harrison - Gone Troppo","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Criticism - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the most overlooked gem in George Harrison's solo career - and why it matters now more than ever.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003ci\u003eGone Troppo\u003c\/i\u003e was quietly released in 1982, even George Harrison didn't seem to notice. There was no tour, no press, and no effort to chase the charts. Critics barely blinked. The public shrugged. Yet beneath its colorful, whimsical surface lies one of Harrison's most personal, playful, and misunderstood works-an album that signaled the end of an era and the beginning of a quiet revolution in his artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003efully detailed deep dive\u003c\/b\u003e, author Richard Ward reclaims \u003ci\u003eGone Troppo\u003c\/i\u003e from obscurity, exploring every track, every lyric, and every nuance in context with George's life, the cultural shifts of the early '80s, and the spiritual threads woven through his post-Beatles journey. From the quirky synth-driven \"Wake Up My Love\" to the tender ode \"Unknown Delight,\" this book offers a track-by-track breakdown, behind-the-scenes insight, and a powerful reassessment of a record that was never meant to compete-only to be \u003ci\u003etrue\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll uncover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe real story behind Harrison's disillusionment with the music industry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artistic freedom found in Friar Park's private recording sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy \u003ci\u003eGone Troppo\u003c\/i\u003e was more a spiritual exhale than a commercial push\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA song-by-song exploration revealing the album's hidden depth and emotional resonance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow \u003ci\u003eGone Troppo\u003c\/i\u003e quietly closed the book on George's classic '70s era-and why it still resonates today\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Harrison fan, a Beatles scholar, or simply curious about the lost corners of rock history, \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums: Gone Troppo\u003c\/i\u003e reframes the album not as a forgotten oddity, but as a brave, honest, and essential piece of George's legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOddball, authentic, and utterly Harrison-this is the \u003ci\u003eGone Troppo\u003c\/i\u003e story you've never heard.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46335256035479,"sku":"9798288187063","price":1460.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798288187063.webp?v=1768674430","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/iconic-albums-george-harrison-gone-troppo-9798288187063","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}