The "Wedding Album" is the third and final installment of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's avant-garde albums. Originally released in late 1969, this album is an audio souvenir of John and Yoko's much publicised marriage and subsiquent 'bed-in's for peace'. The original LP came in a box which included a booklet of press clippings, a photo of a piece of wedding cake, two posters of John and Yoko's photos and artwork and a reproduction of their marriage certificate. Some of the above items are reproduced in the artwork for the CD.

As for the album itself, many would dismiss the so-called music as pure self-indulgence. The original album included just two long tracks. The first was "John and Yoko". During this track's 22 and 1/2 minute duration, John and Yoko take turns calling out each other's name in every possible inflection. Additionally, the sound's of John and Yoko's heartbeats add an awkward hynotic 'rhythm' to the piece.

The second track is the 25-minute "Amsterdam". This track is an audio collage of John and Yoko's honeymoon in Amsterdam, Holland. It begins with Yoko wailing the word "Peace" while John whispers and shouts in the background. This is followed by an interesting interview between John, Yoko and the Dutch press. Other highlights include the sounds of John and Yoko departing from a jet airplane and John ordering room service from his hotel room. "Amsterdam" is like listening to a movie without the picture.

Like their other two avant-garde works, "Wedding Album" is more of a collectors piece than it is an essential title. The original LP box set is well worth searching out but can be very expensive depending on its condition. The CD is a well worthy substitute and is a must if your a Beatle collector.

The Rykodisc Remastered CD includes two rare B-sides "Who Has Seen The Wind" and "Listen, The Snow Is Falling" as well as an early version of "Don't Worry Kyoko" recorded at Queen Charlotte Hospital at the same time as the second half of John and Yoko's second album "Life With The Lions".

The third in a series of anti-popstar releases designed to, and largely successful in, knocking John Lennon off the pedestal his fans had erected for him. With his new avant-garde wife at his side -- and enough money in the bank to last a lifetime -- Lennon set about ruining his bank value so he could return to being a 'private citizen.' All three albums -- Two Virgins, Life With The Lions & Wedding Album -- are potent reminders of a simpler time when artists could experiment wildly (or just be very silly) and still get released and distributed (erm, somewhat). Rykodisc nicely duplicates the original packaging and the remastered sound quality is, for 1967, pretty darn good.

Of course you can't actually LISTEN to this stuff....

First, the B-sides "Who Has Seen The Wind?" and "Listen, The Snow Is Falling" are two of my favorite Ono songs. Very disappointed when they weren't included on the "OnoBox" release. So to have them here makes the cd worth the price. I always liked the title "Don't Worry Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking For Her Hand In The Snow)" but was never very enthused about the recording. Track one "John & Yoko 22:41" could almost be Donna Summer's "Love To Love You Baby" in s-l-o-w motion. I'm glad to have it but don't listen to it more than once a year. Track two "Amsterdam 24:54" is very difficult to listen to. Doesn't mean I'm not glad to have this interview and song (if you want to call it a song). I however, think Yoko Ono an incredible writer, artist and musician, and want to collect all that John and Yoko recorded. Call it music, call it art, call it politics, call it an "event", but it's John & Yoko singing, talking, doing what they did before and better than anyone else!

I listened for 5 minutes laughing my ass off then couldn't take it anymore. I skimmed through the rest of it and it didn't get any better. Their brain cells were totally fried from the drugs at this point

John & Yoko's wedding album couldn't possibly BE more worthless. It consists of fragmented pieces of interviews concerning the topic of war and violence, which European countries are most and least responsible for the many war-related problems that exist (back then at least, with Austria getting considerable mention) and how it's better for one to experience love and peace besides hate and anger. To me this was already 100% completely obvious by the many MANY years I've been listening to Lennon's music. I *know* he's a peaceful guy. This album -with its share of uninteresting interviews- doesn't make that realization any more obvious to me.

The Wedding Album unfortunately also reveals how limited Yoko's vocal range is, as evident by her mediocre attempt to sing a heartfelt vocal melody that lasts ENTIRELY too long. Yikes. No ladies and gentlemen- this isn't actually music, and the supposed avant garde aspect is totally overrated (check out some Frank Zappa or King Crimson for the real deal is THAT regard).

You'll also experience Yoko answering a good chunk of the interviewers questions, even though Lennon is obviously the one who should be in charge concerning questions and answers. What's especially hilarious is how many times Yoko basically just repeats whatever John says immediately after, making her answers nothing more than a second unnecessary voice in the background, which therefore drags this album on even *longer*. UGH!!

Want music? Pick up Plastic Ono Band, Imagine, Mind Games and Walls & Bridges to hear the best music John Lennon ever made, and perhaps some anthology collection to tie up any loose ends. Leave the Wedding Album in the back corner of that dusty shelf on the bottom intended exclusively for things you don't like. Yeah you know which shelf I'm referring to- we all have one!