Album: Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album

Introduction
"Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album" is the third installation in the experimental music trilogy by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in 1969. It directly followed "Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins" and "Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions", both released in 1968. This progressive album commemorated the couple's marriage, which happened on March 20, 1969 in Gibraltar, and was a far departure from Lennon's well-known deal with the Beatles.

Concept and Packaging
As the title recommends, "Wedding Album" was produced to celebrate John Lennon's marriage to Yoko Ono. The album itself was a mix of spoken word, interviews, and speculative soundscapes. The unique product packaging of "Wedding Album" showed its contents; developed by John Kosh, it was made to look like a wedding album with each record enclosed in a white box including an image of John and Yoko on the cover, in addition to their signatures.

Inside the box, the album was accompanied by a copy of the couple's marital relationship certificate, an image of their wedding cake, drawings by John and Yoko, a pamphlet featuring press clippings of the wedding, and a bag of real pieces of hair. This sophisticated product packaging showcased their union and love, while likewise creating a collectible item for their fans.

Secret Tracks
"Wedding Album" includes 2 main tracks: "John & Yoko" and "Amsterdam".

"John & Yoko": This speculative track lasts practically 23 minutes, with both John and Yoko calling out each other's names repeatedly in various tones, pitches, and volumes, ultimately blending with underlying sounds of heartbeats and other unidentifiable noises. It is an unconventional piece that communicates their intimate connection and serves as an acoustic representation of their love.

"Amsterdam":.
The second track, "Amsterdam", was tape-recorded during John and Yoko's honeymoon. After their wedding event, they staged the notorious "Bed-In for Peace" in the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel from March 25-31, 1969, to protest against war and promote peace. The track is a montage of interviews, discussions, and sound bites recorded throughout their stay, interspersed with the couple singing the song "Good Night" and Yoko singing "Let's Go on Flying".

Reception and Legacy
"Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album" got blended reviews upon its release. Critics either praised it for its experimental nature and unique discussion or criticized it for being a self-indulgent and unattainable job. While it did not garner business success, peaking at number 178 on the Billboard 200 chart, it holds significance as a representation of the love in between Lennon and Ono, and their dedication to promoting peace.

Over the years, "Wedding Album" has actually gathered somewhat of a cult following, and has been reissued numerous times, consisting of most just recently in 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of John and Yoko's union. Though it may not have been a business or crucial success, it stands as an important piece of music history and an enduring symbol of the couple's love and their pursuit of peace and togetherness.