"John Lennon and Yoko Ono - Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions" is an avant-garde album released in 1969. It is the second installment in a series of experimental albums by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, following "Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins."
The album captures various sound experiments, improvisations, and spoken word pieces recorded by Lennon and Ono during a period of personal and artistic exploration. It includes tracks such as "Cambridge 1969" and "No Bed for Beatle John," as well as a recording of Ono's miscarriage.
"Life with the Lions" is characterized by its raw, unpolished sound and its experimental nature, with Lennon and Ono pushing the boundaries of traditional music and exploring themes of love, loss, and human experience. The album received mixed reviews from critics upon its release but has since been appreciated for its avant-garde approach and its place in the evolution of Lennon and Ono's artistic collaboration.
While "Life with the Lions" may not be as widely known as some of Lennon's other works, it remains an important part of his discography and a testament to his willingness to experiment and explore new artistic territories.
