Music From Big Pink

São musicas bem ok, nada realmente me pegou. 2.5

This album is a firm 3.5 for me. The problem is, we obviously can't give half stars on this website. So, the question is whether to bump this up to a 4 or down to a 3? On the one hand, this album is a classic, and I can recognize that it is truly a good album and highly influential. On the other hand, I didn't love it..perhaps it's not as good as I expected it to be? Instead I found parts of it kind of boring. I don't know... I have no real desire to return to this one, which has kind of been a hallmark of 4 and 5 star ratings from me.

8/10

1. Tears of Rage - light 8 2. To Kingdom Come - decent 7 3. In a Station - lite 8 4. Caledonia Mission - lite 7 5. The Weight - lite 9 6. We Can Talk - lite 8 7. Long Black Veil - decent 8 8. Chest Fever - strong 7 9. Lonesome Suzie - decent 7 10. This Wheel's on Fire - decent 7 11. I Shall Be Released - 10 Favourite 3 Tracks - 1. I Shall Be Released 2. The Weight 3. Long Black Veil - NOTE RATINGS ARE FROM A FIRST LISTEN - SCORE - 7.8/10

I could take or leave most of this. The Weight outlying as it's so comfy and relaxing; that's without digging into the lyrics at all. You get a little laugh when it's addressed to "Fanny" too, so that's a bonus.

Not really my vibe. I liked a few songs ("Caledonia Mission", "Chest Fever" and "This Wheel's On Fire") but otherwise nothing stuck out to me in particular.

Meh, I wasn’t into it. The lead singer sounds like an old man straining to sing; gives very Jerry Garcia vibes. The cover of “Long Black Veil” does nothing to add to one of my favorite murder ballads. “The Weight” is obviously a classic. This is properly 1.5 stars for that song. I made it through the whole thing (ignoring extended extras), so I guess it gets a 2.

I don't especially like Bob Dylan, the Band have even less impact on me. Dull.

another album that i cannot be unbiased about. i adore this album. not only was it extremely groundbreaking at the time, the songwriting and the musicianship here is great. i don't expect everyone will like this. the vocals here are a bit rough around the edges, the sound is very laid back. but i love it. robbie robertson's songwriting is great, but also all of them are great and underrated musicians in their own right. it doesn't get much better than this!

Wonderful album of country-influenced classic rock. "The Weight" is one of my favorite songs. A lot of the music is easy-going, some of it is sad and melancholy. All of it is beautifully played and heartfelt. 4.5

There's some really great layers in this album, and some nice tracks overall. I really hate the panning choices that were so prevalent at this time though as it takes me completely out of the listening experience. One of the more surprising choices you can make in mixing is to have bass frequencies off center, as it can give this off kilter / unbalanced feeling, and that certainly happens here right from the start. To me it feels like my right ear (that has the bass guitar in it) is being weighed down compared to my left. I listened to a remastered version of this album to see if that was changed and it wasn't. It sucks to have something like that really put me off from an album but it's this overbearing thing that really blocks me from sitting and listening and focusing on other stuff. Not to harp on it too much but it's like a painter making a beautiful vista landscape and then painting all of the trees a hot pink color. There's nothing wrong about it, but it takes so much of my attention. I did like "In A Station", and "The Weight" is a classic rock radio staple. I've heard this track probably a few thousand times in my life while growing up in a family that drove everywhere and had classic rock on the radio every time. It's a famously catchy piece that has such a cool conversational chorus and those great opening lines that set the stage: "I pulled in to Nazareth Was feeling 'bout half past dead I just need someplace Where I can lay my head "Hey, mister, can you tell me Where a man might find a bed?" He just grinned and shook my hand "No" was all he said" "The Weight" is such a great title for this song.

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say less, lol

It’s a classic.

Better than I expected! I thought I might have a similar reaction as I did to the Allman Brothers, but there were some stand out songs for me and "The Weight" was pretty brilliant--might have been the first time I really listened to it carefully. "Lonesome Suzie," "To Kingdom Come," and "I Shall Be Released" were some of the other ones.

THINKIN: The sonic palate defines and transcends American music. Many voices that mesh into one. Democracy in music. PERSONALLY: Many all timers on this album, ending with I Shall Be Released is unmatched. ALT TITLE: Kingdom Come

It was fine. Enjoyable enough, but middle of the road. I don't remember a single song from it and I just listened to it twenty minutes ago.

9/10

Americana folky.

The Grateful Dead for 10th grade English teachers who the students ship with the manic pixie dream girl art teacher simply because they’re both in their early 30s and were caught once splitting a joint after chaperoning senior prom. Cute, pleasant, no complaints while it’s on, but it inspires very little passion in me personally.

Had to listen to it twice to make an opinion Some really awesome sounds and arrangements I’m a huge fan of alt county and hear this band influencing a lot of bands I enjoy.

听多了 有点疲劳了

This album was much wilder than I had anticipated given this generic band name. 'The Band' certainly carved out a unique sound for themselves in the late '60s country-rock scene, a sound infused with a seemingly endless amount of sounds from other genres. The songs here feel almost intangible - the biggest challenge for me here was getting over just how *off* everything sounded. It's all over the place melodically and lyrically. I enjoyed the stability of a song like 'The Weight' with its classic folk structure, quaint biblical-imagery-laced story, and actual repetition. I feel the same about 'Long Black Veil', which goes in a more country direction, although its story is much darker. The whole thing has a very Rootsy/Bluesy undertone to it but, at times, like with the synthetic production on 'In A Station' or the strange psychedelic backing of 'This Wheel's On Fire', the band sounds almost '80s and somewhat proto-new wave...which was pretty cool. Many cool little production moments here, most have to do with the keys or synth. I especially love the sharp organ tone of 'Chest Fever', the organ on this record is generally enjoyable, but this track particularly does a great job at spotlighting just how full it can sound. I'm admittedly confused by this album, it was disorienting, kind of unsettling, and puzzling but in a very subtle way. The vocals, instruments, and chord structures were all relatively standard for the genre, but just how they were arranged here threw me off. Still, this was a cool experience, I can always appreciate a band going off the rails in these otherwise very traditional-leaning genres.

Folk rock with a really rootsy feeling to it, wonderful song writing, love the live feel and raw vocals and harmonies.

I've never had dementia so bad omg I'm creaming

This album has some perfectly mediocre songs, and plenty of awful singing. Dylan taught them well.

Music from Big Pink" was a highly influential album. While its sound might seem straightforward today, that’s only because so many artists have drawn from its raw, rootsy style and expanded upon it. I do enjoy its sound.

this album is stunning front to back, and i really think The Band deserves the level of notoriety given to The Beatles. such a defining and influential band.

influential folk rock album. Highlights: "Chest Fever", "The Weight"

Started slow but I thought it really picked up after “the weight”. Stand out for me is long black veil and chest fever.

3.7 Bunch of very good tracks. Richard Manual is sure trying to hit the high notes on the tracks he is signing on, eh

It’s fine.

This is a great folk rock album. Rooted in blues and country but also rocks hard. Great songs, great singers, great players that weave in and out of jams. This is just great. Lead guitar on This Wheel’s on Fire is simply delectable.

Fantastic classic album. The Weight is just an amazing classic.

Topalbum van een top 'band'. The Weight is één van m'n favoriete nummers, maar dit album is in zijn geheel ook echt best goed. 4.3

A really good album without The Weight , but definitely 5 stars or A with it.

Some tracks on here I kind of like - “The Weight” and “Long Black Veil.” “The Weight” sounds quasi-familiar but it might just be me thinking of something else that sounds similar. Great album cover - love that guy being held by his feet as he reaches over the top of the piano to play.

counting crows but from the 60s, some good songs, probably a grower

Classic 70s rock. Never heard of these dudes specificly. The Weight is the banger on the album, the only track I recognized. A few tracks remind me of Deep Purple. Solid album tbh

Johnny Cash covered long black veil, if h hadn't it would have been a 1

One of the few albums that changed the course of rock history. It made eight-minute blues-rock solos and french horn sections suddenly seem passé.

An absolute classic, and very soulful. Five stars and an addition to my Tidal library.

First one in ages I've really dug, praise god

I really love the Band, and even I can admit that a couple of songs on here are a bit annoying. This isn't their best album, but I still have a great time with it.

не мое, но вроде неплохо 4/5 Обложка пиздатая.

Folk-rock country is not my favorite kind of music.

A strong introduction album to the Band.

Some classic songs, some experimental sounds. Very talented group with their vocals and varied styles. Fun album.

Hørte det da 2 gange, så skidt er det ikke. Men bare lidt... Meeh.. Lyder som alt andet uden at gøre noget særligt.

Der er noget Beatlesque over det. Lidt som om nogen har fået McCartneys kasserede idéer og indspillet dem.

There are some nice jams to be found on this album, but for me personally, this is nothing more than a bit of rock easy listening. The songs are nice as they're happening, but they aren't distinctly memorable. 'Chest Fever' was a highlight. It opens with a nice little keyboard jam and has a cool, slow, groovy riff. There's a cool keyboard solo that I enjoyed, before the cymbals crash and we're back into the guitar riff again. Best track on here. 'I Shall Be Released' slows things down that little bit more. The drums almost sound like they march through the song. It's a quiet, lovely ballad that closes the album really well. Overall, I just didn't really care too much about the jangly jamming and found it a bit boring in places.

I will be forever grateful that Bob Dylan chose not to sing on this record. The Band is such an incredible band, and the fact that they were able to develop their own style and share vocal duties amongst themselves really led to something special. As someone who has always loved The Band, and watched the Last Waltz multiple times, I’m really glad this record came up. It’s this wonderful combination of blues, folk, and rock n roll. There’s so many other influences sprinkled throughout, but it’s really hard to describe as anything other than just “The Band”. In my opinion Robbie Robertson is incredibly underrated as a guitar player, and I think this album is a really good example of how talented he was. The solo on “To Kingdom Come” alone is enough to push him into the upper echelons of 60’s and 70’s guitarists. I’m really happy to have listened to this album again, and I’m also very happy that it exists. 5*

There are some things I like about this album… I kinda like the general sound or vibe they’re going for… but maaannnn none of these dudes can sing. It’s like as bad as to be comical and almost secondhand embarrassing, which is crazy cuz they’re extremely accomplished, successful and presumably wealthy and im just a lil dude. And yet.

Really good rustic folk-R&B-rock, which oozes personality. I've recently reviewed the Band's self-titled album, and for me this record is more consistent and has far more highlights. The organ on Chest Fever is a particular high point. Best Tracks: - The Weight - Chest Fever - We Can Talk Worst Tracks: - The Wheel's On Fire Rating: 7.5/10

A good listen. Some classic stuff.

I don’t like The Band.

Not really my thing

I had given a surprisingly good review to the Band’s self-titled second album, but this is more like the Band that I remember: slow & whiny. “The Weight” is a good song, but nothing else on here ever gets cookin’.

Pretty good, if a bit plodding. 'The Weight' stands out a mile above everything else.

This was quite generic and bland, didn't grab my attention at all except just enough to decide I dislike the singer's voice

3.5

Completely ok dad rock

They say everything can be replaced They say every distance is not near So I remember every face Of every man who put me here I see my light come shinin' From the west down to the east Any day now, any day now I shall be released They say every man needs protection They say that every man must fall Yet I swear I see my reflection Somewhere so high above this wall I see my light come shinin' From the west down to the east Any day now, any day now I shall be released Now, yonder stands a man in this lonely crowd A man who swears he's not to blame All day long I hear him shouting so loud Just crying out that he's been framed I see my light come shinin' From the west down to the east Any day now, any day now I shall be released Worth listening to the whole album, which is great, for the excellent end track. 5/5

The Band, formed as Hawks in Ontario, were famous for being the ensemble that toured with Bob Dylan in 1966, when he went "electric." There is something about them that I don't enjoy, it could be the vocalists. Although "Caledonia Mission" is more engaging and gritty and "The Weight" is iconic, but I must admit that in this case cover versions improve the original every time. "We Can Talk" sounds pretty good with the three vocalists on the track, "Long Black Veil" is an old country song updated with tuba and organ. Chest Fever attempts an Iron Butterfly inspired funereal distorted organ but then morphs into a minimal funk, the vocals are buried in the mix, but everything just sounds muddy on this track. "Lonesome Suzy" has a lot of shaky falsetto but solid instrumentation. Perhaps my queer generation associates "This Wheel's On Fire" as the theme song of BBC's Absolutely Fabulous, an ironic look at the counter-culture selling their idealism for suburban comfort while still clinging to their youth and waning cultural credibility (of course that version was performed by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity and is a bit more avant-garde and intense than the Band).

Pleasant album but as it happens, just kinda enters one ear and exits the other, which makes it kinda hard to keep track of what's happening after a while. But what I enjoyed the most it's the combination of chill instrumentals with the organs which gave it a sound that's a little more unique that other older rock I've heard so far. It's nice but nothing I will return to

The Weight really is a banger. It’s good, but I don’t see myself listening again. 3.5 stars.

The Weight is already one of the top songs of all time. The rest of the track list could be nothing but white noise and this would be a 5 star album. Luckily, the rest of the songs are good too

I don’t really understand why this is considered such an important album. Has a couple good songs on it and the production is loose in a way that seems ahead of its time but I have no need to hear 80% of this again.

Okay album.

Ok well now I know the origin story of The Band. I'm still not really into Bob Dylan. The Weight is immediately recognizable. Long Black Veil is alright.

Maybe not quite the classic that it's often made out to be. But definitely a very enjoyable record. The Dylan(-co-)penned songs plus the The Weight are the obvious highlights for me. Anyone else getting strong Deep Purple vibes from the intro to Chest fever?

freakin' sweet!

I love this album with my whole heart, though I always think about the look they must have had on their faces when Bob Dylan popped in saying "Hey I made this painting for the cover! You guys like it? You can be honest with me!"

Enjoyed more than I expected but could take it or leave it

Woah. Just, great shit, truly. This album is just like, pure concentrated Americana right into the veins that scratches your soul juuust right. The Weight is obviously the creme de la creme, but We Can Talk and Chest Fever just fucking rock, man. Hell, they're all great! Can't pick just one. I know a lot of people think that the Band doesn't stand out much in this day and age, but that's because they did it first, who the hell wasn't inspired by their music? That's why its everywhere. Listening to this album start to finish, I can't help but here all of the great songs that came after as well, from all the people who heard this album, and loved it, too. Beautiful stuff.

Why is The Band so heralded? If they are considered forerunners to a roots or Americana sound, I’d argue the Grateful Dead, “Sweetheart of the Rodeo”-era Byrds and even the Stones starting around this time did it better. This is just boring midtempo rock with not-great vocals. The big droning Hammond B3 adds some interest to “Chest Fever,” but “The Weight” always sounded like a depressing coda on the 1960s.

Two Band albums back-to-back? What are the chances! Definitely less cohesive than their self-titled. I feel like production was rushed and there's a lot of filler. The album's a little odd, that's for sure.

nothing really stuck besides the big hit but nothing i disliked either

3.5

Nice, a bit Bruce Springsteen-ey in the vocals, and I liked the Americana parts being mixed into some RnB.

I like "The Weight", but can do without the rest. My ear hears singing as melody more so than lyrics, and the lead singer's voice isn't that great, nor does it pair well with the music. I've heard much worse though: 3/5.

Personalmente no es pa’ mi but shoutout to them niggas for being in the Canadian hall of fame. That’s motion!!!!

4/5 This is a well crafted record here by the Band. I feel like this is music dads would love but I don't think you can go wrong at all putting this on your turntable and cranking the volume up loud. I enjoyed this on first listen and will certainly be revisiting it. Classic stuff here ladies and gentlemen.

were we a serious nation, we'd put rick danko's face on the loonie. "give me five timbits for a danko," we'd say. "sour cream glaze." levon got an elton john song, manuel got the stick shift, robbie got his screwdriver. garth got a twofer with the river AND wayne's buddy. it's only fair.

Unreal songs and even better playing

Först och främst, vilket fantastistk omslag. Tears of rage: Come to church-känsla. Redo att bli predikad för i kommande låtar. To Kindome Come: Måste inspirerat Rolling Stones. På det stora hela tycker jag det är en helt okej platta men lite tråkig.

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Meh

A classic album from arguably the founders of Americana as we have come to know it. The album is a dense, deceptively complex production. Skilled musicians melding multiple genres. The voices of the (four) vocalists - slightly strange but at once familiar, weaving sinuous harmonies against acoustic and electric textures. Garth Hudson’s organ adornments integrate with country guitar, mandolin and assorted folk instruments. The live feel of the songs’ elastic time signatures always locked-in to a groove. Their influence can be heard on many an alt-country artist record (Wilco springs to mind) and other works, notably George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass. Song arrangements manage to be both epic and intimate - Soulful vocals over rich, organic instrumental parts. Stand out tracks for me - obvious one ‘The Weight’ but also ‘Ghost Fever’.

Pretty freakin good. Forgot how influential The Band was.

Pretty sure I’ve heard all I need to hear of the them

Great music. Timeless. Make your way to The Big Pink in NY when in the area.

Self titled is 10x better. Honestly surprised how little I like this comparatively.

Sort of in one ear and out the other until I heard the one song everyone knows from this album. Not bad, but not that interesting to me either.

I'm sorry, I know people enjoy this band, but there is nothing in this album for me. I had to skip part of a song for the first time on this 1,001 album journey. Why do they sound so whiny all the time? Canada, you can do better.

I've heard this record a lot because it's another one of Dad's favorites. Listening to it with fresh ears, it feels a bit uneven.

Sounds like the grateful dead but with precise non-noodling performances. I'm just not a fan of the vocal styles or the vibe, though I can recognize its a good record.

Always knew this hit off of this one (The Weight -- which is a great song) But didn't really know the album as a whole until much more recently. At which point I became completely obsessed over 'Chest Fever'. I can't get enough of that organ riff. Also, TIL the cover was painted by Dylan, and the album jacket was designed by Milton Glaser.

Well, "The Weight" I knew. Never heard any of the other songs. And not so surprised. The songs are ok but no special highlight.

Well at first I though this was generic sounding music from that era. But now, after reading more about them, I realized that they were the first and influenced more bands that I can name. Too bad I don't smoke weed anymore cause this would have been exactly the kind of music I'd be chillin' with my friends during my 20s. Even though this is not the music I usually like, I'm adding this album to my "classic rock" playlist.

Not that fond of Americana, but there are exceptions. Fleet Foxes for example. Who clearly owe a debt to this record. Less so the white boy bluesy stuff such as Caledonia Mission. We Can Talk sounds like an alternative theme tune to 80s UK buddy TV show Minder. Pretty awful lyrics. The Weight is fantastic. Love this. Love the Rotary Connection cover also, possibly more so. I like This Wheels on Fire less, and the more famous Julie Driscoll/Brian Auger cover from AbFab loads more. The Dylan Basement Tapes version is also better. Overall this is alright. I am pretty sure I preferred the eponymous follow up.

Seems more like a group of songs than an album. Some are great, some are just ok. Still, solid musicianship. Would give it 2.5 if I could.

Good enough but didn't grab me

boomer music, not bad, not great

7/10

The soundtrack to a MAGA party.

Not for me

I didn’t get it

Classic album. Interestingly enough, some of these songs have a funky vibe.

it's...fine

No conocía nada de The Band, y escuchar 'Music from Big Pink' fue toda una sorpresa. Me llama la atención que varios miembros, incluído el batería, canten en diferentes canciones, lo que le da una riqueza única al álbum. Este disco me teletransporta a largas carreteras americanas, con un sonido crudo y auténtico que mezcla folk, rock y soul de forma magistral. Aunque no es mi estilo favorito, tiene un encanto nostálgico que lo hace perfecto para ponérmelo de fondo y dejarme llevar.

So many classics in here. "The Weight" was number one on my local radio station's annual big listener voter countdown for two consecutive years, and I think as far as popular classic rock tunes that's a pretty cool pick.

Solid album

Day 10: Music From Big Pink - The Band. Music From Big Pink is a relaxing album that incorporates elements of country, folk, rock, and several other genres. It's a pleasant album that features a lot of harmonies, organ, and piano. Overall, it's a treat that would be very difficult to hate. This album mainly reminds me of Traffic and the Grateful Dead. It feels very specific for its time period (the late 1960's), but still has a nostalgic feel that makes it enjoyable for somebody like me, who was only born several decades after its release. To not beat around the bush, The Weight is a standout track. That song used to be an ear-worm for me, until I randomly stumbled upon the entire song, and learned its name, as well as the band that recorded (The Band, har har). Something about that song just hits all the right spots in my mind. I obsessed over that song for around one week. Personal Enjoyment: 4/5. How Much It Belongs Here: 4/5.

a friend of mine rly loved this one... for me the sound palette just doesn't quite hit. there's musicianship here for sure, it's just not my kind of textures. i might eventually change my mind tho... maybe.

5/10

Vários gêneros diferentes com algumas pérolas muito boas. Vi um review falando que era mais uma reunião de músicas do que um álbum e acho que tenho que concordar.

Achei ok 3 estrelas

Fine

Very bluesy, reminiscent of the Grateful Dead. Highlight was "Lonesome Suzie"

I'd only ever really listened to one track. Needs more listens. You can see why Martin Scorsese loved them.

overall i found this album boring. u can't break with bob dylan and assume you're still "the band" within ur own right. that being said, "the weight" is a banger and "this wheel's on fire" was covered by siouxsie and ended up being the theme for absolutely fabulous, so credit where credit's due

idc what anyone else says this was BRILLIANT ✋ they're still just as good without Dylan. The weight is a classic, other personal highlights were tears of rage and lonesome suzie but picking favourites was really hard this time. This album is another piece of irrefutable evidence that the late 60s gave us the best music in modern history!

Folky. Loved it!

Really good, but Imho there is much more rock from this period that I much prefer.

Literally making their name as bob dylan's first electric band im not surprised to find some superficially similar elements and ofc a couple of dylan-written tunes, but what i didnt expect to carry over was the capacity to make me blubberingly emotional for reasons i literally cannot articulate. so unassuming but somehow feels like some kind of earthen magic. wraps around u and lays u on like, some moss or something. the weight is maybe slightly the best song ever made. feels like it has somehow implanted new, pleasant memories into my brain. and man thats a contender for the best album cover ever, isnt it

Not a bad album, I didn't vibe with it except 1 song towards the end

Wasn't it the guy behind The Cleveland Show who once said that the Band's music was like listening to someone sitting on an accordion? Quite mean, and his dumbass cartoon sucks, but there's a kernel of truth. There's a pleasantly wheezy feel to proceedings that evokes an old timey sensibility, even if the music was (then) modern. What strikes me, especially in our age, is just how cohesive not just the separate songs are, but also the musicians themselves between each other. It's very comfy and organic, true, but there's also a generosity at its heart. No big stars, just a collective of lovely instrumentation knitted together to form the overall whole. Special stuff.

4.5

I've been on a major Bob Dylan kick lately and having The Band pop up on this feed just synergies really well with that. It's a great album by a great group with a terrible name.

Schöni, Stimme und Harmonie. Teilwies Countrylaschtig. Ds gfalltmer eig. Aber hald dänn doch Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ach, ich finds ächli langwiilig.

tears of rain seeehr cool. sie meineds ernst. fühlt sich irgendwie wie recht puri musig aah, so afoch guet gsunge seehr schön gspielt. to kingdom come au maad geil gitarre tschuutted. seehr geil moll. in a station het mi gad a pearl of the quarter erinneret. ich find das alles seeehr geil? irgendwie quirky aber irgendwie au afoch musikalisch meega geil mitem bass wo so tüüf afoch de glich ton spielt. caledonia mission au maaad geil. uiii de refrain meints wieder ernst. die meega troche elektrisch gitarre nicher seeehr cool. the weight iconic kenni halt scho aber jo crazy guet er isch in nazareth gepullt. we can talk au seehr cool, es isch sehr guet gmixt ich los de 2018 remix de cha öppis. long black veil chli langwiliger. immerno schön. chest fever mega cooli verzerrti orgle. seeehr geile song s riff isch super. lonesome suzie gsanglich etz kei meisterleistig aber de song isch seehr schön. this wheel's on fire isch weniger speziell, immerno sehr geil de sound vode spote 60er, d instrument wos bruched wies d gitarre verzerred dass so viel passiert gfallt mer. album stüüret gradus uf e starchs vieri zue. i shall be released au eeeher schwächer.

omg was füren ahfang uuuuhuerr schön shit to kingdom come findi weniger krass aber v.a.a bass sseeehr geil in a station najaa finds recht villsitig, ich lieeb chest fever! poaaah die hammond orgle chrosed und macht wie geil lonesome suzie seehr cute umega warm und cute und AAAA 4 oder 5. hie und daa hanis nöd glich guet gfunde au wenn das morze ufem höche niveau isch poah loses gad nomal und caledonian mission isch rieeeesig omg

Highlight: The Weight Nice mix of folk and roots rock with jazz influences.

The Weight is the clear standout here. I also really liked Chest Fever and I shall be released. Rest was a bit forgettable, not bad, just didn't leave much of an impression on me.

Aunque nunca obtuvo un notable éxito comercial, The Band es considerado por la crítica musical como uno de los grupos más influyentes de la década de 1970.[2]​[23]​ Su música, que contribuyó a definir el género country rock, influyó en músicos, grupos y compositores como George Harrison,[17]​ Eric Clapton,[24]​ Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young,[25]​ Led Zeppelin,[26]​ Elvis Costello[27]​ y Elton John,[28]​ y a músicos contemporáneos como Counting Crows, The Wallflowers y The Black Crowes. Además, el grupo ingresó en el Salón de la Fama de Música de Canadá en 1989 y en el Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll en 1994.[29]​[30]​ En 2004, la revista musical Rolling Stone situó a The Band en el puesto cincuenta de la lista de los cien mejores artistas de todos los tiempos, y en 2008 el grupo fue galardonado con un Premio Grammy a la carrera artística.[31]​[32]​

It was super boring and did literally nothing for me. Nothing was bad or anything. It was just super boring.

I don't know who the singer is but I love his voice. So soulful. I would call this album quintessentially American but it turns out they're from Canada. Favorites: Tears of Rage, The Weight

I'm of the generation where I'm supposed to love this, but found it pretty boring.

Awesome. So many songs I had no idea were from The Band.

Had already listened to this album, and I enjoyed it. The Weight is one of my favorite songs of all time.

6/10 A couple of songs make this a bit better than average. but not much better. 12-27-2024

Most excellent

Favorite Track: The Weight

It’s pretty decent but then you get one of the greatest songs of all time right at the end.

Outstanding

I’m not as much of a fan of the slower songs but the more uptempo ones more than make up for it. The weight itself would carry the album.

tight

I only got like 3 songs in but i will definitely be revisiting this album

Great vibez. Gospel/ folk/ R&B classics. Good slow vibez.

Hell yeah. Aside from the atrocious Bob Dylan cover art.

Don’t hate it, but it doesn’t do anything for me at all. Often sounds too close to the Grateful Dead for me to enjoy much.

Not bad, defo hear the folk, country, rock influence from Dylan

I rated my last album from The Band as a "down homey good time" and gave it three stars. I tend to rate multiple entries increasingly harshly however Music from Big Pink is also a down homey good time, expertly executed while still sounding charmingly extemporaneous. A lovely album but, to my ears and sensibility, it drags a bit the whole way through. Instead of chill it hits me as restrained and maybe even timid in places.

This is not a genre or era I like, so I didn't enjoy it. Rating: 2

Very nice. Great album.

A classic, maybe a little overrated?

Songs: The Weight

No great songs, nothing special. One star because the cover looks nice.

Songs 4-7 would be ranked a 4. Some in the beginning and end (To Kingdom Come, The Wheel's on Fire, and Suzie) are closer to 2's. There is very little cohesion.

Solid bluesy rock, but nothing super special going on here.

Some of the songs on this felt a little too restrained to me, especially the first few. It did get better as it went on, and I do really love The Weight (was lucky enough to see Mavis Staples and Dave Matthews perform it together earlier this year). I'm familiar with wildly different versions of Long Black Veil and This Wheel's on Fire (Ab Fab, anyone?), versions I prefer over the ones on here, but they were still good in their own right. Also liked Chest Fever.

Love this, such good music. Not my daily go-to, but I will be listening to it again. I know The Weight is overplayed on Sirius radio, but the rest of the album deserves to be heard too!

I feel like this album is a vessel to get you to "The Weight." The rest of the songs are fine, but aren't anything you need to revisit, but track 5 on it's own pulls this album to a 4.

• 5/5 • Beautiful album - The Weight is obviously the highlight, but every song holds its own • Practically the Platonic ideal of Americana/Roots Rock • The engineering is so in the background that it almost feels live, and they sound like they're having a ball playing together

Solid stuff. Not mind blowing.

I Shall Be Released is such a powerful song to me. I liked how this extended album had an Acapella version among the extra tracks.

a nice sound though the hit of the album stands above the rest

"The Weight" is one of my favorite folk songs of all time, but it doesn't carry enough weight to help this album's rating. If you enjoy your drunk uncle playing a broken acoustic guitar for his annual Christmas Eve visit, you'll love this album. Favorite Song: "The Weight"

3/5

ok, i understand. this is good, this is a classic. but it's just too... "American". somehow it is R&B-ish and never-ending, like an orgasm that never came. 3/5

An amalgam of a bunch of other 60s/70s bands. The weight is an obvious nice listen but their nondescript name really is fitting. I'd revisit when listening to other bands from the same era. 3.5?

Good stuff, classic Rock.

I was surprised that I knew a couple of tracks from this, but other than those there really wasn’t anything here that grabbed my attention. Just seemed like a lot of fillers. There’s no chance I listen to this again and I found it quite boring on the whole.

Seemed boring to me, arised topics are very far from my life

Great great album. It had everything I wanted. I listened multiple times.

Nice soundtrack for driving around the city

Easy listen, but not much jumps out at me. The Weight is a classic song and the rest of the album is good, but i think it lacks some sort of “it” factor that woupd draw me in more. Chest fever is probably my #2 song here.

Love The Weight, otherwise this album wasn’t for me.

This album has The Weight. Nuff said The Band seems to have influenced or is in the same vein as many of my favorite bands. Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Dr. Dog, Wilco. Also, Richard Thompson and Fairpoint Convention's leaning into English folk was inspired by The Band's leaning into American folk music. hmm... I love Rick Danko's voice!! (Caledonia Mission, Long Black Veil, and This Wheel's On Fire, also on The Weight and We Can Talk)

i listened to this on a dark rainy sunday evening on the hi-fi which i think is the best way to hear this album. very cozy and warm feeling. makes me want to smoke a joint fav songs: tears of rage, long black veil, i shall be released

An underwhelming album. More organ does not equate to more quality. 2.4/5 -> 2/5

When they stray towards country, the music is atrocious (utterly predictable vocal lines, half-hearted musical arrangements). When they stick to rock, it's actually interesting, with a killer rhythm section. Unfortunately, there are a significant number of country tracks on this album, which really drags the final score down.

we just had another album by the band a month ago. i liked this one more but it's still not great.

Altlhough I´ve never heared of them before it sounds very familiar to me. Nice country/folk-rock album. favourite: "The Weight" 3,5

Lead singer has some soul in his voice, it’s a good combination with the country mood of the whole album. I’d listen again, I feel like this could very well be an album in the late 80s yet it was released in the 60s.

2+ Stars (6/15)

This is The Band's debut studio album after breaking away from Bob Dylan (though he wrote three of the songs on this). It's a good thing they did that, this is just super enjoyable from start to finish. I don't know that I can pinpoint exactly what I like, but it just feels super listenable. It has this Americana-roots rock thing going, the vocals are strong, the songwriting is solid (it's literally Dylan for some of it, but strong throughout). It feels like the precursor to a lot of the music that I really like a lot, because it probably was. A timeless sound that's quite a bit different from a lot of the other late '60s releases. No notes from me, this was great. Favorite song: The Weight Other: Tears Of Rage, To Kingdom Come, In A Station, Caledonia Mission, We Can Talk, Long Black Veil, Chest Fever, Lonesome Suzie, This Wheel's On Fire, I Shall Be Released 12/2/24

Dull. Staid. Brown. The Weight is a good song but this bores the tits off me.

I groaned when I saw it was another 60s album, but this was enjoyable. 3* Highlights: lonesome suzie

Banger. Really good jams.

It was fine and all but not much to it. The best song on here was Tears Of Rage the worst was Long Black Veil.

Aunque no sea de mi estilo, es un buen album y tiene varios tipos de generos.

This album no matter which way one looks at it is a solid 5 star. Every song golden. Just one thing. The Weight would have made more sense as the last song, not in the middle.

3.5 it was good not sure about lyrics

Knew the album already via the weight

Canadian beatles

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Boooring.

Hey now, this is pretty good. The Band's got a sort of country-party-blues sound – it's bright, positive, and laden with overlapping organs, guitars, and vocals. There's also a lot of variation in sound and texture (though the "thick-texture" ones are numerous) throughout the album, meaning the listener stays fairly engaged. The songs are a good length and none of them feel too dragged out. (Albums with too many "epics" are a peeve of mine, with very few exceptions – such as Pink Floyd's Animals.) Additionally, The Band's sound is surprisingly complex for the 60s, and also manages to separate itself from its "Bob Dylan phase". You can definitely hear Dylan's influence, but it's not overwhelming. The main thing holding this album back from 5 stars is that there weren't many "wow" moments. Sure, there's a nice rush listening to the blockbuster vocal hooks on The Weight, the lush organ notes that open Chest Fever, or the quasi-angelic singing on the closer I Shall Be Released. But these "highs" aren't that high. Absent are solos, transitions, or tight instrumentation (for the most part). In addition, the record doesn't provide a particular cohesive "album experience", even if it's a darn solid album. When I think of The Weight, I don't think, "Ah, that great song partway through Music From Big Pink!" And we're judging albums here, not average song quality. 4/5 Key tracks: Tears Of Rage, The Weight, Chest Fever, I Shall Be Released

It was fine. Something I might play in the kitchen while cooking to zone out to. Otherwise no real pull to listen to again.

Hani scho kennt, find's cool aber ned umwerfend:)

Tears of Rage: Mir gefällt, was harmonisch passiert. In a Station: Das Hackbrett (oder was das ist) und die Akkorde davon gefallen mir. The Weight: Ich finde es lustig, dass sie bei diesem Song passend zum Titel sehr mit Echos in den Singstimmen spielen und mit dem Rhythmus, sodass tatsächlich ein Gewicht entsteht: u.a. immer nach dem Refrain kommen immer auf den zweiten Schlag zwei Achtel, von denen der zweite übergebunden wird, was einen Schwere-Effekt auf den Ton erzeugt. Ich finde die Musik groovt auf ihre langsame Art, aber ich empfinde das Album darum auch eher eintönig, alles hat den gleichen Trott. This Wheel‘s on Fire ist eine Ausnahme: Ich finde, es geht recht ab. Es ist schneller als die anderen, harmonisch passiert viel und auf „this wheel shall explode“ ist die Harmoniefolge crazy (auf dem letzten Akkord erwartet man moll, aber es kommt dur, oder so, glaub).

I enjoyed this album, I’m glad it wasn’t overly Dylan influenced. They have lots of variations in the sound and none of them drag on too long. I wouldn’t say any of it really drew me in but was lovely background music or boppin around on a walk.

Ok, but not really for me

Pretty standard late-60s rock. Nothing groundbreaking, but not bad..

Simply lovely. Folk goodness that sounds like some dudes jamming

Classic: Highlights - Hearing Manuel's voice for the first time in "Tears of Rage", the organ sound on Chest Fever and the free-falling feeling of "rolling down the rooooooad..."

Nice, The Band, zemmegsetzt us de Mitglieder Leander Leadsinger, Daniel Drummer, Balthasar Bassist und Gilroy Guitarist, wo mit ihrem Lied The Song uf ihrem Debutalbum The Album, wo sie serst mal uf ihrere Tournee The Tour im Lokal The Place gspielt hend, berüehmt worde sind. Defür sinds au grad mit The Price uszeichnet worde, gratulation! Zerst mal chapeau, dass es bis 1968 gange isch, bis sich e band "The Band" gnännt het und denn no erfolgriich worde isch. Zweitens au chapeau für The Music woni no gar ned kennt und sehr gnosse han. D gitarre-riffs mit sehr nice Klavier understriichige, dezue sini Stimm wo sich doch sehr ghöre laht, isch bis jetzt schomal d entdeckig vode Wuche. So musig wünschi mer als livemusig innere nice bar, wo mer nebezue no paar Hopfetorpedos ih sin Rache ballere chan. Abzug gits nur für die liechte ahzeiche vo The Countrymusic bi gwüssne songs. Pluspünkt defür, dass sie Kanadier und kei Amis sind. Da gits The Point grad im Quartet. PS: Basil, mis Punkeranking isch öppe: 1 - Ui nei, s Album muni abbreche 2 - s album wird glost aber han sicher kei spass dran 3 - chan no paar gueti tracks dinne ha, meistens passi aber ned so guet uuf 4 - Han d musig sehr fest gnosse, tolli moment, paar Bangers 5 - S ganz Album bringt mi ufe Reis wo mich min Alttag vergesse laht.

The band Guete name aber au e grossi Ahsag! Doch eher klassische nöd usestechende langsame 1970er pop. Da hät me mal eine vum neil chöne ineschmuggle, hät niemert gmerkt. Wills halt nöd schlecht isch gids doch 3 Wienerli im Teig mit ketchup und mayo defür ohni bravo, für the band. EDIT: Da heds 2 riese Banger Tracks druffe, wo mich dur de Winter treid hend und villi Bau sessions druf gmacht wurde sind. Darum von 3 zu 4. Big up, mega gnüssbar =)

eyo erste reviewwww lesgoooo okay hans es 3.5 gfunde coole stuff aber knaoo am widerreinhören verbi gebi album würdi sege stabil wenigstens kei country

ach herrlich! da cha mer eifach sini ganzi artists-deep dive-to do list abarbeite… the band isch da scho lang ganz wiit obe <3 han‘s fescht gnosse, "The Weight" und "I Shall Be Released" hani us mine gspeicherete songs usegrüblet, eimal abgstaubt und prominent überem flügel ide stube platziert musikalische ohreschmaus und pluspünkt für de kreativi name gids natürli au no obedruf

Smooth and pleasant to listen to. Not my kind of genre to listen to daily but enjoyable in piecemeal.

Not a single sweat broken when thinking of that band name huh? Anyway, the songs were pretty generic. This is just a band like any other from the 60s. "A" Band, not "THE" Band.

Так себе

Actually not a bad album, it was pretty nice as a background listen. I have to be honest - the album artwork did not make me feel very confident about this whole experience but the music was actually pretty good. I would say maybe 3.5 stars but sure, let's round it up to 4.

Not for me. 1 recognizable song

Lite skeptisk. The weight är en förbaskat bra låt. Long black veil är en förbaskat bra cover. Men resten...

Fun and interesting album. Obviously the Weight is an iconic track. Quite enjoyed.

Overall I like it. Probably wouldn’t listen to the whole album again, but I do like some of the songs enough to listen to them again.

I like this, listened to it a couple of times but not my favorite. I’d give it 3.5 stars if I could I think. Seems to be a pretty heavy album lyric wise, with more traditional, late 60s “hippie” type Americana, despite them being Canadian. Which isn’t always my favorite genre.

"Wait. Let’s try this again. Do you see the band on stage?" "No, I don’t see The Band, that’s a different group entirely!" "On stage, Skippy! Look, see the band?" "No I don’t!" "Get rid of those John Lennon glasses and look! There, there’s the band!" "No, that’s not The Band! The Band is performing later on. Who is onstage." https://youtu.be/MC7lUOT3xPg This is the best thing about The Band. They should be the backing group for Dylan; not everyone should go out on their own. Without focus, this is a jam on record. A couple of classic songs (The Weight, Long Black Veil) surrounded by forgettable, generic bluesy folk rock. 3⭐️ (2⭐️ of which are for The Weight)

Its a classic of communal folk rock - not my vibe is the only reason its not a 5.

The weight is the stand out song by far. The rest is good too but doesn't reach the same level.

Starts with Tears of Rage and just keeps on sobbing. The Weight is the only thing keeping this album from floating off in tears.

Decent old rock.

Music From Big Pink was an album that did take a little while for me to really start to get used to it but when it did, the album did do it's job pretty well. Most of the songs generally sounded pretty good and were also pretty good at making some beautiful stuff at points. It did occasionally have parts where i can say that they weren't really the most pleasant to listen to such as the instrumentation getting to be a little too much but thankfully, those parts were pretty rare. This album is not a bad one and had some pretty good sounding parts but that's probably what you would expect from a band with the most generic name ever. Best Song: This Wheel's on Fire Worst Song: Tears of Rage

Their other record on the list is better, but I think I gave it the same score.

"Wait. Let’s try this again. Do you see the band on stage?" "No, I don’t see The Band, that’s a different group entirely!" "On stage, Skippy! Look, see the band?" "No I don’t!" "Get rid of those John Lennon glasses and look! There, there’s the band!" "No, that’s not The Band! The Band is performing later on. Who is onstage." Beautifully engineered, very impressive as it was recorded without overdubs. Full of 60s rock flourishes that harken back to some of its roots in gospel, boogie, country, and rockabilly - loads of piano, Hammond organ, call and response vocals, counterpoint harmonies. The bass bounces about with a vintage thud. However, it all feels less than the sum of its parts. I can see why critics and other artists raved about them; doesn't mean I have to like it.

Didn’t really click for me. Might need another listen or two.Strange, because it is definitely my type of music

pretty good. didn't stick that muhc. seemed a little default

It's not offensive, but for the life of me I can't work out why they made this album. Doesn't feel tight in the slightest.

Good Background music

Think I like it. Maybe. Deserves another listen at least.

doesnt work for me that well. still enjoyed a few, but overall not catching me fully. 2.5/5.0

strong album with some bangers

Nice warm album

great album. recognized a lot of the hits but had never put two and two together

Lots of good songs and a few truly great ones. Tons of musical ideas happening here. Always happy to listen to the Band

Ground zero for Americana. I forget this is a debut album. Wonderful

Classic. Super nostalgic and homey sounding. A couple songs are a little flat I find, I think those more willing to submit to the vibe can ignore those mediocre points, but it’s still such an accomplishment of an album.

Didn’t pay much attention at first but wow this is warm and lovely. Top tracks: the weight, long black veil, we can talk, chest fever for the organ solo!

2.5 rounded up boooooo!!you boring highlights: to kingdom come, the weight, this wheel’s on fire (dec 3 2024)

3.5☆/5 10.31.2024

Already had The Weight on few of my playlists, otherwise good, but nothing extraordinary.

Truly one of the bands of all time.

It was okay

Love it. It feels very natural, like I've been invited to a small concert venue to hear a local band. Everybody's having fun and making music they way they want to make it. The Dylan tunes are great and the "Long Black Veil" cover is excellent.

Yes yes yes! Odličan 👌🏻 Jako GDovski, onako kako volim. Uostalom, obrađivali su ih isto, što me ne čudi. Chest Fever i The Weight su mi naj! 5/5, 10/10

Iako je najveći hit ovog benda the last waltz, koji je po meni apsolutni must see (Martin Scorsese direktor), nije ni ovaj album loš Mislim, puno su bolji u tom doku koncertu, ali tamo su isto imali all star postavu, a i bio im je oproštajni koncert pa nije baš fer usporedba Ovdje mi imaju jako grateful dead zvuk, što je meni vrh. Realno, dvije pjesme su baš top, the weight (koja zvuči krivo ako se ne prouče riječi detaljno) i zadnja stvar, I shall be released Ma, kad slušam ovakvu glazbu se zamišljam na svom fiktivnom imanju, kako sa slamom u ustima i šeširom na glavi promatram tikvice kako rastu. Umjesto toga imam cigaru u čvaljama, udaram ovu jebemu tipkovnicu i pitam se šta uopće radim ovdje Desetka

5/10 A nije ovo lose ali mi ima previse bendova iz tog razdoblja koji slicno zvuce, no barem imaju hitove, prepoznatljiviji su i meni osobno zanimljiviji generalno. Ovo je kao neki roots rock, country-soul u kombinaciji, bili su prateci bend Dylanu, kod nekih muzicara su dosta cijenjeni itd ali mene ne uzbudjuju bas u 2024. Nadam se da nece biti najezda ovakvih bendova i albuma ovdje, iako vjerujem da ce se kad-tad naci neki hidden gem. Supertramp mi je bio zanimljiviji od njih, tu su jos neki bendovi izmedju, a Steely Dan mi je jos x stepenica iznad. Tako da eto, drago mi je da sam ovo cuo ali ajmo dalje. Na prvo slusanje nemam nekog favorita, opet malo previse laganica i malo muda s obzirom da svi znaju dobro svirati.

Just ok...nothng bad, but nothing really memorable either.

I've heard the album multiple times. The Band's best songs are some of my favorites all time. I really like Robbie Robertson's writing, Levon Helm's singing, and Garth Hudson's keyboard contributions. So why can't I rate it higher? On a lot of the songs I don't think that Richard Manuel's voice has the heft to make some of these songs work. Perhaps under the hand of a different producer some of these songs could shine brighter. When the songwriting is world-class, like on The Weight or I Shall Be Released, the production/singing issues somehow add to the impact. But when the songwriting is just good, it feels like something is missing. Strong 3 stars.

Liked it well enough, not really my type of sound

Good melodies and harmonies. Very tight. Great mix of influences from different genres. Will be in regular rotation and will look to purchase.

This is a "classic", but I don't think it's as good as The Brown Album. It's their first CD, and it just lacks that polish that they'd later develop. The Band's strength is their diversity of sound. They've got three different lead singers, all with very different voices, wonderful vocal harmonies from basically everyone in the band except Garth, and in addition to their regular instruments, each of them plays a handful of random museum pieces (more than a handful in Garth's case). They can really mix it up in terms of musical dynamics too - when they're firing on all cylinders, as on "Caledonia Mission", they're incredible. Between verse and chorus they essentially swap out every instrument, the lead singer (there's so much backing on the chorus that it's unclear who is "lead"), and the entire vibe of the song. With each passing verse or chorus they insert a new instrument to enhance the color, whether it's fiddle, organ, or (the novelty!) electric guitar. And they make all that really work. Everyone knows "The Weight", and that really shows off the depth of vocal talent they've got. But truly the secret weapon on this CD, and the guy who just makes every good song except "The Weight", is Garth, he straight crushes some totally unique parts on "Chest Fever" and "We Can Talk". I've never really understood Robinson's reputation as a strong guitar player, fact of the matter is the guy barely does anything. But Garth totally makes up for it, leaping between registers for as close as the band gets to Organ Hero moments. I listened to this a couple times and really the only thing I don't like about it is "Tears of Rage". It's an awful way to start - very slow, fairly long, and very sad - which is pretty much the opposite of the typical opener (the contrast with, among others, "Across the Great Divide" is quite stark). They could've subbed in a number of other songs from this CD, like say the next song in sequence ("To Kingdom Come"), or even a couple from Basement Tapes. Then the mix on that song on the trombone is just way, way off, as if the trombonist were attempting to deliberately sabotage the song. The whole thing is just confusing. There's some weaker material towards the end as well ("Long Black Veil" and "Lonesome Suzie"), but mostly they find their footing after the first track.

todo es tan tranquilo que el silencio anuncia el ruido de la calma que antecede al huracan

Alight

Saai, voegt niets toe, nummers doen me niets.

The Band is amazingly talented and they have a great sound. This album also features on of the greatest songs of all time - The Weight. Overall, the album is very good, but for me, some of the songs are a bit forgettable.

The Weight is a great song, and I found myself enjoying this entire album. I really enjoyed the instrumentation. Got to love organ in rock music.

I always thought they did some fascinating stuff. I think, now that I'm older, I just don't appreciate their sound, which can seem a bit whiny to me. That said, I appreciate the material, especially The Weight and I Shall Be Released.

Never heard of this band or album! I’m excited! Well, I probably would have really liked this album freshman year of high school, when I was super into Led Zepplin, The Byrd’s, The Eagles, Janis Joplin, etc. Really like “I Shall Be Released”….but more because I’m like “Oh….that might be fun as an a Capella arrangement” than because it’s actually poking my heart. Definitely interesting to hear about their background with Dylan, as well as their influence on other artists. I can definitely hear those influences. Full disclosure: I listened to this with one hearing aid on because the battery was dead in the other and I didn’t have a replacement. That said, I think I heard enough. Usually, when someone makes the choice to include an organ in their aural landscape, I have to make the choice to exit the premises. My system has a visceral reaction to organ music.

Pleasant album - surprised to hear This Wheel’s on Fire. Not sure I would listen to it again

Such a great album. Can almost give it a 5 just for The Weight alone.

Not perfect but a great album with some gems.

Not much to say about it, just didn't like it. Favorite - To kingdom come Least Favorites - Lonesome Suzie, I shall be released, Tears of rage

Ordinary

Even the briefest biographies of the band 'THE BAND' cannot overlook their origins as the Hawks, Bob Dylan's backing band. For most groups, emerging from the shadow of such a towering figure in music and pop culture would seem nearly impossible. Just consider Crazy Horse's enduring association with Neil Young, despite their body of work apart from him. Yet, the band 'THE BAND' brilliantly transcended this challenge with Music From Big Pink, a great debut that masterfully blends rock, folk, country, and soul, enriched by their harmonious vocals. Dylan's influence on Music From Big Pink is undeniable; he co-wrote three tracks: "Tears of Rage," "I Shall Be Released," and "This Wheel's on Fire." He also painted the surprisingly captivating album cover, further intertwining his legacy with theirs. However, the band 'THE BAND' manages to carve out their own identity. The album opens with "Tears of Rage," a poignant track that establishes a reflective mood with its emotive lyrics, featuring Richard Manuel's soulful lead vocals complemented by the rich harmonies of the band 'THE BAND'. Following this is "I Shall Be Released," where Manuel's expressive voice shines again, paired with Robbie Robertson’s lyrical guitar work and Garth Hudson’s evocative organ, creating a powerful sense of longing and freedom that highlights the band 'THE BAND'’s collaborative spirit. "This Wheel's on Fire" injects urgency with its dynamic arrangement and compelling lyrics, showcasing the interplay of Hudson’s organ and Robertson’s guitar, deepening the album's narrative. Standout tracks include "To Kingdom Come," which showcases the band 'THE BAND'’s energetic rock-oriented sound. Helm’s driving drumming, coupled with Danko’s bass, forms a solid backbone for this track, which blends rock, gospel, and folk with cryptic lyrics about sin and judgment. "In a Station" reveals the band 'THE BAND'’s dreamlike side, featuring Manuel’s haunting vocals against a hazy, psychedelic backdrop, further enriched by Hudson’s atmospheric keyboard work, adding layers to the overall narrative. The album’s pinnacle, and arguably the best track in the band 'THE BAND'’s discography, is Robbie Robertson's "The Weight." This iconic song features cryptic lyrics and a warm, steady groove anchored by Levon Helm’s drumming. Robertson’s guitar work seamlessly weaves throughout the arrangement, while Hudson’s soulful organ adds depth to the instrumentation. The interplay between Danko’s bass and Helm’s drums creates a solid foundation, allowing the band 'THE BAND''s harmonies to shine. Music From Big Pink is often credited with kickstarting the Americana and roots rock genres, steering music away from the excesses of psychedelic rock toward a more authentic sound. the band 'THE BAND''s ability to ground their music in rootsy Americana has inspired countless artists in folk, country rock, and Southern rock. This album not only marks the band 'THE BAND'’s emergence from Dylan's shadow but also establishes them as a band capable of crafting unforgettable, genre-blending songs filled with rich narratives and emotional depth. Did/Do I own this release? No Does this release belong on the list? Yes Would this release make my personal list? the band 'THE BAND' would go on to perfect their sound on the follow-up self-titled album. If push comes to shove I would probably select that one first. Will I be listening to it again? I have immense respect for several of the leading artists of the late '60s, and the band 'THE BAND' are arguably one of the top proponents of the era.

I can't get into The Band, no matter how hard I try. I think covers of The Band songs are, generally speaking, better than the originals. Case in point: The Weight. It's a fantastic song, but this far from the flagship version. Maybe this is unpatriotic of me as a naturalized Canadian, but I thought this album was dull. A high 2, rounded up to 3.

Nothing resonates with me quite like The Weight, but it was still quite pleasant.

What a great album. There’s a warmth and looseness to the sound that permeates the whole record. There are some all-time classics on this album.

Self indulgent. Nice production. Sounded a bit like they were just jamming rather than performing well written songs.

I could see myself listening to this album while cooking or baking, knitting or painting. It has a cosy and safe feeling but nothing that I would listen to for the sake of the music itself. There is no song that I remember in particular, but overall not a bad listen.

Another good find! I'd give it a 3.6 but will round down to 3. Tears of Rage, Chest Fever and I shall be Released were my favourites.

A bit rockier and cool than a lot of other bands in the late 60s. Finding it ever more difficult to rate these sort of bands as we get through this list though, I think I've had my fill of influential proto-rock from the 60s. Nothing really stood out looking back, except that last song that sounded like the gingerbread man from Shrek was on vocals. It was fine but underwhelmingly so.

I strongly disliked the previous album by The Band on this list. This is better - loads of variation in tracks, and quite fun to listen to. A few songs I vaguely recognised here and there. This Wheel's on Fire was my favourite track.

Don't think I enjoyed this as much as the previous the band album we've had on this list. Still thought it was pretty decent though and I recognised a few tracks here that I didn't know were the band. The absolutely fabulous theme tune for one. I know I shall be released but no idea which cover version, pretty sure it's not this version though. 3.5

We Can Talk about this one if it left you with Tears of Rage. Don’t feel like The Weight is all on your shoulders.

I'm sorry, you band of Brothers but I just cannot get into this funky groove of yours, so I'll give you a star for effort and a star for making some people happy I guess. 2 stars

It's okay

- Not shocked that "The Weight" is the only track in this album I know; it stands head-and-shoulders above everything else. - Like the rambling, unfinished nature of much of this. But there is way to much organ/keyboard for my liking. - I am sure this is influential. But The Band walked so that so many others could run.

Beautiful mix of psychedelic, blues, and rock music. Singing fits the instruments well, and it's an overall good listen. I'd give it a 9/10.

Sometimes I notice the number of plays on albums. It may prejudice my judgment. "The Weight" on YouTube music has over 115 million plays. The next most-listened track has less than 2 million. Is the Weight THAT much better than the others? No, we all know popularity doesn't correlate to quality so neatly. ... But "The Weight" is definitely the best song on this album.

Can't go wrong with The Band

Incredible album. I kinda forgot these guys were mostly Canadian. Most Canadians are artless chaches who are only good at standing in lines and socializing healthcare. Good for these guys.

The guitar and piano were very good on this album. I found the lyrics a little all over the place though.

Guitar definitely carried most of it

Whatever. Just like the other album from The Band that we had to listen to. Seriously you name yourselves "The Band" and then this is the best you can do? How pretentious can you be? Totally mid '60s "southern" rock. Very mid. Most of the dudes cannot sing well at all. Also "The Weight" is a super overrated song, makes no sense, dude on lead vocals does not sound good, who the heck is Fanny and why is she taking a load off? The song makes no sense. I don't get why this band is on here at all let alone twice so far. Stupid.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. couple tracks lag a bit, but enjoyed guitar & piano. lyrics & vocals are nice. The Weight is best track on album. 3.5 stars

Enjoyable enough, plus contains the Ab Fab theme tune.

no me pareció malo, pero no me transmitió nada la verdad.

I thought this was a really solid album; favorite song being "The Weight". Can't say that I fell in love with it the way others did, but I do respect The Band's musicianship, just not really my style 7/10.

I tried but just really struggled to get into this one. Not a fan.

An extremely creative album and some of the band's best. Love the cover of the album too and how the mammoth is jamming with everyone else.

This album for me is the genius of community at work. Everybody here is at the top of their game, and the synergy and the joy of playing together is palpable. An island of coherence in an ocean of chaos.

Didn't really like this one unfortunately. Two notable tracks though: The Weight, Chest Fever

OKAYYYY

Amazing listen

This album is one of my favorites. I have been a fan of The Band since the mid-eighties when I first watched, "The Last Waltz". Since then, I have increasingly appreciated The Band's music more and more and can see how influential they are to other musicians. The Band was formed by five extremely talented musicians who started as a backing band to Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan. I am glad that they broke away from Dylan, who is a very talented songwriter, but I don't think he is that good of a performer. 5 stars for sure!