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This is the first Dylan record I listen complete, even thought I have been listening to Dylan´s songs since my childhood. It´s well known that he doesn´t have a good voice, but he´s an amazing composer. The lyrics here a true gem. I had a good time listening this, even the music is really calm, this is for a chilling folk time. A good record if you ask me, even though, I truly found some songs kind of boring, they were only a few ones. Fav Tracks: Blowin in the wind, A hard´s rain a-gonna fall, Don´t think twice its all right, Bob Dylan´s dream,
As much a classic album as you can get. Not my favorite Dylan but so many great songs. Masters of War holds up depressingly well 60 years later. A song that's seen the politicians like Johnson and Nixon with Vietnam, cold warriors in the 70s and 80s like Reagan, Bush 1 and Thatcher. On to Bush 2 with Iraq and Afghanistan and its continuation into the Obama era. All of the defense contractors and others getting rich with blood money. And now today with Putin trying to take over Ukraine and the largest conflict in Europe since WWII. Will it ever end? The answer my friend is blowing in the wind.
cool
rinkydink
This is probably the most quintessential Bob Dylan record in terms of sound and vibe he is oft associated with. It’s a great listen.
Good early Dylan
What songwriting
Classic folk album. Before Bob Dylan's voice became Bob Dylan's voice. Many of Bob's all time classics on this. Very cool.
Very inconsistent album but incredibly breathtaking songwriting from a 21 year old from Minnesota. This song has 5.5 classics and the rest are simple throwaways. Everyone knows Blowin in the Wind, but the real genius on this album is Hard Rain, Masters of War, and Don’t Think Twice. Early 60s folk Bob is my least favorite era of his, and Jason poorly trying to mimic his voice from this era does not affect me.
King of folk, album pioneered it
Album gostoso de escutar, bacana
I keep finding my interest in Dylan waning. I see his name here and it feels like it's going to be a chore. But then I listen and really enjoy the album. This one was a record my dad had when I was a kid. I remember this album art very clearly.
Grrrrrr...
The beginning of Dylan's absolute songwriting tear. Showcases his ability to spin lyrics like no one else. Maybe his voice isn't the best, but that's part of his appeal. He's rough, jagged around the edges, just like a lot of the things he sings about. An easy five stars.
Bob Dylan is probably overrated, right? Nobody can be as good as his reputation, right? This is his second album and it's basically perfect from start to finish. Damn it.
Me gustó bastante. Es el segundo álbum de Bob Dylan que escucho y parece ser que tiene bien merecido su renombre. No hay mucho que quiera resaltar de él más que disfrute mucho escucharlo.
Альбом - классика фолка. Мне нравится как звучит в нем губная гармошка а также что Боб Дилан поднимает в этм альбоме достаточно интересные темы и даже затронул тему войны. По звучанию в целом сказать нечего, классическая гитара звучит чисто как аранжировка. В целом альбом интересный но переслушивать его я вряд ли буду.
I really liked a lot of the tracks on here, some really great songwriting. There just comes a point where I kind of can't stand Dylan's voice.
An obvious classic
It turns out this Zimmerman kid has always been a pretty good songwriter. Like most Dylan albums, this is littered with classics, including "Girl From The North Country", the best version of which would appear years later on Dylan's Nashville Skyline album when he recorded it as a duet with Johnny Cash in something of a landmark performance. The pièce de résistance here is "Masters Of War", but I also ride hard for the song that played at the end of the first season of Mad Men, "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright". If you're like me and debating whether this album is either a 4 or a 5, take another long look at the album cover. We're going to treat Dylan's death like the Queen's death and mourn for weeks, only to realize he has no successor.
[strums guitar gently, starts singing] “How many Bob Dylan albums must a man endure, before he’s free of this god forsaken list? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.” [abruptly stops strumming] …wait, no it’s not. Seven. The answer, my friend, is seven.
The only negative I have here is the music itself is extremely sparse, somewhat by design I would imagine, but some of the songs do blend together slightly. That being said, this was the first Dylan album I listened to in full, and for this one especially, the lyricism and storytelling was immaculate. From racism given the time period, to poverty worldwide and in the US itself, as well as other societal issues, he tackles them with brilliant, though provoking lyrics. The biggest highlight for me is a Hard Rain's Gonna Fall.
Really enjoyed this. I can hear the influence of this album on a lit of current acoustic records that I love.
Uh man, this album is just a drag. It wore me down into the ground. And give the harmonica a fucking rest man! It's not big and it's not clever.
First time I've listened to Bob Dylan. I get it, he's definitely a core example of folk music in the US. Very much like listening to a campfire story told with a guitar
To crank out such stuff and only just be getting started... ridiculous talent.
Alright so I'm not a fan of Dylan's music and have listened to a few of his albums prior to this one. This one is not as horrendous as his other nonsense, especially with the megahit of "Blowin' in the Wind" and a couple other songs which I'd consider to be listenable. That said, Bob Dylan is the most overrated musical artist ever and that is not an exaggeration. I saw another review and felt they hit the nail right on the head, "Important? Sure. Historical? Yes. Fun to listen to? No." 4/10.
As usual with Dylan, the song-writing is excellent, but the performance is so riddled with affectation and obnoxious harmonica that the songs fall far short of what they could be. This is why covers of Dylan songs are usually much better than Dylan's recordings.
'Blowin' in the Wind', 'Girl from the North Country', 'A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall' and especially 'Don't Think Twice, It's All Right'. Enough said. This is Bob at his best.
Last time Dylan appeared on this list I rated the album based on the amount of harmonica. This is perhaps his most insisting and loud harmonica playing to date. Excellent! The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan almost feels like a compilation. There are no bad songs on this record and even after tons of listens I’m still equally surprised by the quality every damn time.
Am I a Dylan fan now?
Every Bob Dylan song sounds the same to me when casually listening.
let's see how much the harmonica will screech for this one. Not too bad for this record. 5 Noooo whhyyyyy did he have to end Girl From the North Country on the worst ear-raping sound imaginable. Goddammit Bob.
I haven't listened to this in a while, no doubt who influenced this album. It's held up pretty well, though does get a little monotonous at times...
Sure it's great, a masterwork. The aggressive lack of adornment helps the lyrics hit that much harder. But oof, pretty rough to actually listen to. I want to like it more than I actually do.
3.5
Some classic songs and early enough that his voice is completely fried. Loved the first side but my interest waned on the second. But most of it still resonates today,
Much to my surprise I like this album. I would still rather hear other people sing these songs but I am grateful to Bob for writing them.
Wow... maybe I'm one of those people who might've been clamoring when Dylan went electric. This is certainly the more palatable version of his art from where I stand. There were even a couple of tunes I downright enjoyed on this album. I'm familiar with "Don't Think Twice," as I used to play that with Jack a while back (channeling my Dylan folk rhymin' dictionary) and "Blowin' In The Wind" is timeless and relevant. There were a couple of others, too. There's even the slightest undercurrent of humor in places (gasp), which is nice. And, god help me, some of the harmonica playing compliments the songs. So look at me, growing as a human and saying nice things about Bob Dylan's music. But, at the end of the day, there's planty here to whine about. But I've spent the morning whining, so I'm going to stay positive. Relatively.
Huh. I enjoyed this. There there was one song where his guitar was out of tune and another where his harmonica was irritating, but the rest was, dare I say it: fantastic. Funny, even. Good job, Bob!
I won't draft the tome I did for my previous Dylan review. Y'all now by now what I'm going to rate most of Dylan's art. I approached this listen with amazement that this is his SECOND album. Blowin' in the Wind, A Hard Rain, AND Masters of War all on one album. My lord this man was on fire. Some random thoughts: When my first baby was born, I was so happy when I saw his blue eyes so that I could sing, "Oh where you have you been my blue-eyed son." NOTE: I went into labor on Bobby's bday and I worked REALLY REALLY hard but Adler's bday is May 25th (1 day later). Google Patti Smith singing A Hard Rain at the Nobel Award Ceremony in Stockholm. Masters of War - wish there was required listening for political careers. Bob Dylan's Blues - Classic Dylan song in which he takes us some sweet journeys. Such short vignettes that I just carry throughout my life. "I can walk anytime I want around the block" was my response to EVERYONE who asked why I wasn't getting my drivers license when I was a teen. "I'll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours." Bob Dylan's Dream still makes me cry. Always did. Always will. "I wish I wish I wish in vain that we could sit simply in that room again Ten thousand dollars at the drop of a hat I'd give it all gladly if our lives could be like that"
So this is where it all came from! I get it! A wonderful album of wonderful songs, simply and perfectly performed.
This young Bob Dylan vibe hit me well today, even though not every song did. I was very intrigued by Corrina, Corrina, although I didn't really like the way he pronounced "Corrina".
Another from this master story-teller. It's hard to tell a lot of the songs apart but there is good and challenging and deep stuff here. It made me sad and angry and even laugh out loud a couple of times. In addition to Blowin' in the Wind (one of two songs I can play on the guitar) and Hard Rain, I particularly appreciated Masters of War and Oxford Town.
This is packed with the Dylanest Dylan. I’m haven’t always been the biggest fan, but it’s hard to understate the significance of this album. I’m definitely starting to get it. Really loved this.
I don't know... I'm kinda split like 50/50 on Dylan. Sometimes I think he's brilliant. And I see where John Prine got some of his song writing chops. Other times it feels too free flowing and structureless. Which, I get is probably the point, but it just doesn't appeal to me. Many of these songs are 5 star worthy. But I can't give the whole album that.
Just not a fan
4.5
loved it. Classic Dylan. Hes my boy
The fact that we can all sing these lyrics as well as Bob Dylan should make this a must have for any collection.
I know and recognize that he is one of the most influential artists but that harmonica really made me angry. I have no other way to deceive it other than it was overused and a wee obnoxious. I’ve heard worse, I’ve heard better. I wouldn’t really listen to this again but I do understand his impact.
Never been much of a Dylan fan at all ... having said that, this seems to be THE one to go to. Many of his most-enduring songs are here and as one who is always "music over lyrics" this is a notable exception; this raw format (acoustic/vocals/harmonica) seems perfectly suited for Dylan's songs which are sadly still (more-so?) relevant today. Even a schmuck like me will pick up the lyrics and themes and pay attention. I like it far more than his fuller-compositions - these songs hit hard because they're direct, and these simple music progressions would be dull with more instrumentation. Essential if not for music than for 20th (21st?) century American history. 9/10 4 stars
fine background music, unnoticeable lyrics
I really enjoyed this. It's very simple but good. I don't think Bob Dylan is the greatest artist ever, but this album is pretty good. It was a great way to start off a Monday morning, and put me in a good, calm mood.
Not my favorite Dylan album but it’s a great one nonetheless
I just don't get Bob Dylan's appeal. I mean, for the time, sure, this would work. However, it loses its luster and I just can't attach to it.
I do like Bob Dylan, but I have to be in a particular mood to listen to him as there's only so much harmonica one can listen to
Bob Dylan-core mumblecore
This is probably the best version of "one dude with a guitar singing folk songs" there is.
This finally feels like Bob Dylan™️. Great stuff.
Vintage Bob. Some great tracks on here, others are somewhat forgettable. One of the most iconic folk songwriters ever. Intimate, raw and evocative overall. Not a mindblowingly incredible album, but definitely a classic and at least one Dylan album should be included on every single "listen before you die" list. Fave tracks: Blowin in the Wind, Girl from the North Country, Down The Highway, Corrina, Corrina
Early Bob Dylan, when the word was really introduced to his songwriting power. While he definitely continues to improve as his careers moves along, even at this point he was still writing multiple songs that are better than what most artists can hope to achieve in a whole career. Really intimate, bare-bones album, the only track with accompaniment is Corrina, Corrina. I think this was a good choice, really brings the focus onto his songwriting. Fav Tracks: Blowin' In The Wind, Girl from the North Country, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, Corrina, Corrina
6.5/10 blowin in the wind: soft and deep, song for an entire generation and movement, who knows what live will lead us to - 8 girl from the north country: such a pretty love song, yearnful calls of a love from another life - 7.5 masters of war: dylan really hates the war industry, goes hard and angry - 8 down the highway: cool lick in the beginning, very cool cowboy song, playing when walking to a duel - 6.5 bob dylan’s blues: dunno what he’s talking about, rushes through the verses, alright - 5.5 a hard rains a gonna fall: like the first track, soft, deep, means something. - 7.5 don’t think twice, it’s all right: BEST track, romance where it’s become whatever, “i’m a traveling on.” great song for thinking about how things end up. - 8.5 bob dylan’s dream - soft, maybe goes on a little too long, each verse same melody for 5 minutes, probably deeper than i see it, but goes on far too long too boring too want to care - 4.5 oxford town: nice tune, shorter, like the main melody, fairly catchy, cool strumming - 5.5 talkin’ world war iii blues: classic talkin’ blues, pretty long, some sorta funny parts, dylan ain’t singing too serious, specially in that last verse about everybody being right all the time - 5 corrina, corrina: melody and instrumentals makes ya want sing along and sway your head, very interesting, nice and short - 7 honey, just allow me one more chance: dylan’s singing goes a little wilder here, very reminiscent of his first album, from his singing to his harmonica playing to his guitar playing, faster pace - 6 i shall be free: a bit of comedy in this song, not complex or anything, not bad - 5
Bob Dylan doing his Dylan thing
Masterpiece.
- I'm sick of this guy - 2.5
- some solid songs, including Blowin in the Wind - overall just more Bob Dylan
It's Bob Dylan. Enough said. Except I'd prefer we weren't subjected to more of his albums. 1 was 1 too many. 2 is a joke.
Sad tired old man plucks some strings, says some words and blows on a harmonica occasionally. ALL TIME GREATEST
Really not my cup of tea but there are some classics on there and it could be worse
One of the all time albums, seriously! What else can be said about it. One of my most listened, most loved, meaningful albums to me.
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I've finally found my first tolerable Dylan LP after getting around 5 or so on this list to date. Helps that he keeps the nasally delivery down on this one and tries out several different kinds of arrangements, leading to an album that has a bit of flow from track to diverse track rather than singer-songwriter acoustic throughout. While the messaging isn't groundbreaking by any means, the overall peace themes are pleasant and I would even consider listening to some of these tracks again.
Wea buena
Better than the other Bob Dylan album I listened to, but there is just something about Dylan that grates on me.
I don't think I've ever heard an album that so perfectly captures being in your early 20s. Alternately drunk, angry, energetic, worried, stoned, political, melancholy, and frequently hilarious. It made me realize that, with Dylan, it's good to start at the beginning.
pleasant album to listen to as u go thru ur day
second album from the legendary bob dylan, who was already in fine form by the time this album was released. themes of race relations, antiwar sentiments, and interpersonal relationships. a fine outing indeed. highlights: “blowin’ in the wind” “masters of war” “don’t think twice, it’s alright” “talkin’ world war III blues”
General notes: I'm not a big Dylan fan because I don't really like his voice. But I get it. Borrowing from Erica a bit, this album, on vinyl, played to an audience raw from the war and ripe to pull America out of the significant problems with the 50s. I get it. This is honestly a great album. Erica: Bob Dylan who has one of the most distinctive voices, a guitar, and a harmonica. This could have very easily been an entire album of the same thing, but the songs were all very distinctive and that's super impressive. Blowin in the wind: Blowin in the wind Girl from North Country: I like this one. Borrows lyrics from Scarborough Faire, but it works and I like it. Masters of War: Would have been really meaningful when it was released. I like the sense of urgency in the guitar riff. I recognize it in a few later country songs. He's a good lyricist. Down the Highway: Bluesy. Don't particularly care for the guitar on this one. Don't actually particularly care for this one at all. Erica did a long discussion about the formula of blues music and how this fit and how she can see how it would have been well received. Bob Dylan's Blues: I like this one more, interesting combination of very basic language with good metaphor. A hard rain's a-gonna fall: This one is a little on the nose for me and about 3 min too long. Don't think twice, it's alright: Sleeper. I've never heard this one before and I really like it. So far, my favorite on the album. Bob Dylan's Dream: Again, never heard of it, but I like this one. Oxford town: Okay, not my favorite Talkin' World War III Blues: This one is cute. Lighter and more fun. Bill does not like the sound of a harmonica. I think Abraham Lincoln said that. Corrina, Corrina: Like a tropical island blues with way better vocals. I'll put this one in the number 2 spot. Erica does not rank it that high. Honey, just allow me one more chance: Yeah, this one is okay. I shall be free: Haha, this one is silly. Not bad, not bad.
I respect Bob Dylan but meh.
I know it’s canonical, but for me - a huge Dylan fan - this is the pre-great era still. Obviously the best songs here are standards. Obviously Masters of War and Blowin’ still sound amazing and must have been world-changing to hear at the time. But…nah it’s not a patch on Blonde or Bringing It, never mind Blood on the Tracks.
Bob Dylan's excellent songwriting on display.
He pulls me in with lyricism and a unique singing voice (and he was so young on this album, it’s wild to think this is not an older man), and then he reminds me why I haven’t generally listened to Bob Dylan every time he wails on that god forsaken harmonica. It’s fine some of the time, but other times a delightful acoustic guitar track is slaughtered at the altar of that damnable aerophone.
Joa, respektiere ich, aber auch hier ist das nicht 100%ig mein Genre. Die Lieder aus Inside Llewin Davis referieren auf Dylan und dafür gebe ich 3/5
at the risk of just sounding like a contrarian, i'm not crazy about this album. i find it pleasant and i realize it's responsible for catapulting dylan to international fame, but the rootsy folk and dylan's strange vocals are boring and fail to amaze me.
Wow. I've never listened to a full album of Bob Dylan. This was a beautiful piece of art and poetry. And he was 21 when he recorded it. Incredible listen.
Nuotiopiiricountrya. Ensimmäinen kappale "Blowin' in the wind" on klassikko, mutta loppulevy jatkaa samaa kaavaa. Kitara, huuliharppu ja tarinankertoja.
This was a super chill album to listen to and to have on in the background. Really enjoyed it.
Well I didn't think twice. It is alright!
PREFS : Blowin' in the Wind, Girl from the North Country, Masters of War, A Hard Day's A-Gonna Fall, Don't Think Twice, It's Alright, Talking World War III Blues, I Shall Be Free MOINS PREF : Bob Dylan's Blues
Bob was fully realized early, and Freewheelin' sounds like much while it's happening. The record is more of a trifle from outside, still historical.
I can imagine that this must have been pretty revolutionary when it first came out. The single guitar/harmonica folk genre is not really my style, but I do appreciate the album's milestone status.
Bob Dylan’s lyricism is arguably his greatest strength. His political observations were especially profound in this album. I know some people hate Dylan’s voice, but I found it to be appropriate for the rugged, folksy, rural feel of this album. It was like a 1960s Walt Whitman. I found his love songs a bit out of place and repetitive though. Otherwise I would have given this album a 5.
Like all the protest and civil rights type songs. Hate all the love songs except Don't Think Twice It's Alright.
Yawn
Just not a fan of dylan.
Glad to be starting this and to have this be the first album on the journey. I have heard the standouts many times and they are classics for a reason. The overall tone is very melancholy and yet beautiful and uplifting. Really enjoyed this one and will come back to it again I'm sure.
Oldschool Vibe (musste an Last of Us Serie insert tracks denken) gegen Ende des Albums satt gehört weil alles ähnlich klang.
A classic album that transcends Bob Dylan. The song writing on here is flawless and it wrote the book on the drawled coffee house folk singer.
4/5 I didn't expect to like this as much as I did, but I REALLY dig folk music. It's simple but poignant. Especially anti-Viet Nam war music. I will listen to this. And listen to it again.
Great first song and wasn't anywhere near as bad as I'd anticipated but not my thing. The harmonica isn't my favourite instrument at the best of times so it's presence here wasn't appreciated. Not bad, but not my thing.
My first thought is that it seems very self-absorbed for an artist's second album (after the first was a flop) to refer to his own full name and include not just one but two songs also referring to his own full name. I was also not aware that Bob Dylan was still so young, when he already sounded so old. Other than that, this is not the best Dylan album we've had on this list so far, but not the worst either. I'd like to give it a 3.5. Rounding up, because most of our last albums were pretty bad, even though this album also has a couple shortcomings (mostly that it gets pretty samey after a few tracks).
Here you have everything you want from Dylan. The album might just be a wee bit too long.
I don't dislike this as much as i used to. I get it. not for me though
I hate you, Bob Dylan
Amazing album full of brilliant songwriting.
I get why people love Dylan, I just don't really agree
An album that captures the experience of one of your friends getting hammered and just opening up about a bunch of sad stuff. Music to dodge the draft by. He does go in on the military industrial complex on "Masters of War" and he will be a legend forever for that one.
2.5/5 Best: Blowin’ in the Wind Worst: Masters of War It would be a lot better if he had a good voice
I think it was Sam Cooke who, after hearing the first line of this album, rallied his fellow black musicians by saying something like: I can't believe this line was written by some skinny ass white guy rather than by me or another black musician. Bob is the GOAT when it comes to lyrics. So far I have given three of his albums 5 ratings. This album has made me think more about his music, excluding lyrics, and to observe that it's nothing to write home about. To make my point, consider how many cover versions of his songs are substantially better than the originals. An obvious example is Jimi's cover of All Along The Watchtower. One could say that's not a fair comparison given how good Jimi is on guitar but there is more to his version than his licks. A far less known example that may be a more fair comparison is to look at Bob's song "Girl From The North Country" from this album and compare it to Pete Townshend's "North Country Girl". Bob took songwriting credit for this song although it's been said that this is a traditional song arranged by Bob. Townshend took the same song and made his own arrangement. Give it a listen; it's substantially better than Bob's version and since they both started with the same traditional song, the difference is due to the relative music writing capabilities. Yeah it's due to the playing abilities too but Pete's arrangement is better regardless. I've given Bob a lot of 5s and considering my above thoughts, he needs a couple of 4s mixed in.
I get more of a Woodie Guthrie influence in this album than the ones that followed, especially in songs like "Talkin' World War III Blues". The lyrics must have really shaken up the folk world in 1963. They would've been certain that the messiah had arrived. “Blowin’ in the Wind” announced his talent as a song-writer and poet, especially since his debut album a year earlier was mostly covers. Here, a number of songs are based loosely on traditional arrangements but my plagiarism radar wasn't activated since there's enough Dylan in them. Besides "Blowin' in the Wind", "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" and "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" are standouts IMO. Interesting vintage 50s pop/country album title cover and title. That must be snow on the ground!
He can write. He can play. But he can’t sing.
Classic Bob Dylan Excellent early folk Early Bob Dylan at his best Very easy listening
This is peak Dylan right? He’s firing on all cylinders. Blowin in the Wind, Hard Rain, Don’t Twice, and one of my personal faves Talkin World War III Blues which has maybe my favorite line on the album: “I’ll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours - I said that”.
Rating: 7/10
A great songwriter that cannot sing for shit.
It is just great.
Mitt go to Dylan album i mine tidligste dylanår. Jeg er svak for kassegitar og profetiske uttalelser
Really solid album. Mix of hits and really good album cuts
The album that started it all with the songs that blew the minds of his contemporaries in the coffeehouses of Greenwich Village
Not my favourite Dylan album, but there’s no doubting the raw power of it. And Don’t Think Twice always gives me goosebumps.
- Heard this before - Probably the first great Dylan album, but not quite as good as his best - Insane that he wrote this when he was 22 - Don't Think Twice might be my favourite Dylan song - Fav songs: Don't Think Twice, It's Alright; Blowin' in the Wind; Girl from the North Country
I know this is an important one. After almost 600 albums on this list and 3 of Dylan's albums, I should like them, but I don't. I can get the importance of his lyrics. His influence in modern music is sometimes too evident, and his songs are very well produced, but something stops me from rating it with more than 3 or 4 stars. There is always something that makes me not enjoy it as much. On the other hand, from his previous albums listened to here, this is the best tough. I'll probably listen to it again someday, and maybe in the future, I'll be able to get all his geniality and something like that. But, for now, I'll rate it with 4 expecting his following albums on the list to check again.
3.5
Scale: 1: Dissapointing 2: Didn't enjoy 3: Decent 4: Enjoyed 5: Would listen again (My first impression if not mentioned otherwise in a comment) Blowin’ in the Wind: 1/5, no Girl From the North Country: 1/5, skip Masters of War: 1/5, if next song isn't a banger i'll skip this album Down the Highway: 1/5 Overall: 1/5, couldn't even listen to the full album. People actually listen to this?
I in general like most music from the '60s but some of the peace love and happiness stuff is tough to listen to it seems like lazy protesting. I blame the drugs.
[Trump Voice] "Freewheelin' Bob" This one has been my favorite Bob Dylan to come across the list so far, still leaves me cold
El mejor disco de Dylan. Sensible, directo, letras hermosas, arpegios inolvidables, hits, clásicos. Un álbum casi perfecto. Un hermoso 9/10.
alguien quitele esa maldita armónica
Enough has been written about Bob Dylan. This is really good.
I don’t like Bob Dylan much. Didn’t have much of a reaction to this.
Good album
Huuliharppua ja kitaraa. Perus Bob Dylanin folksoundia
I've listened to most of this album, once, in 2007.
I know Dylan is a big inspiration for the Beatles and what not but I can’t get the clip of him raging about broken glass n calling every1 cats out of my mind
This is the first BD album I have listened to. I respect the man's talent for song writing and what he has done, but it isn't really my thing.
1/5 I refuse
Guitar Starts to tell a story Says something weird Harmonica Repeat
I was never a fan of Bob Dylan, with his nasal (who’s torturing the baritone cat?) vocals, this album has some heartfelt lyrics and has warmed me to Dylan’s beautiful songwriting.
Surprised to see this was from 1963… in my head, I picture this being released much later in the 60s. Not something I would ever deliberately listen to again.
This was the most tolerable I’ve heard Bob Dylan’s voice. I probably should have listened to the words more but the music was okay, if not repetitive.
I’m usually not very keen on Bob Dylan‘s voice. But this album is really beautiful – the lyrics are great, the songs are well put together, and his voice is pretty tolerable.
Great album with many of Dylan's legendary songs. This is what I think of when I think of Bob Dylan, great as some of his later stuff is.
I learned that I really don't love the harmonica. Other than that, the album front to back is good just not great in my opinion
Don't think twice might be my favorite Dylan song.
I am gonna go ahead and say I think Bob Dylan’s voice is an acquired taste and I am trying to acquire it. I do love his music so much. And Charley Crockett is a huge fan so….
He really wasn't copying anyone else here.
I can hear the boomer in these songs. Sounds like my father in law (who loves dylan). His voice isn't as annoying, but the harmonica gets grating. The lyrics feel more nonsensical than deep.
L’harmonica c’est sympa, pas tout le temps Quelques très bons morceaux
This is a great album with some of Dylan’s best songs, my favourite from his early work. Bit not quite the masterpiece that would come in 1965 and 1966.
I’m insists upon itself.
I don’t get all the love for Dylan
21 years old. Just a guitar, his voice and a bunch of good songs (the majority of which he wrote). The influence on the rest of the 60s was massive, the influence on all future music huge as well. Even before he went electric, his music was electrifying.
Any album that opens with possibly the greatest protest song ever written deserves a 5.
This album, full of heavy hitters, has to be one of Dylan's best. "Don't Think Twice It's Alright", "Masters of War", "Blowin in the Wind" are some of the greatest songs of all time and all three are on here. The lyrics are fantastic and the sound uniquely his own. I do think the second half begins to lag a bit, but the first half is so strong that this remains an easy 5.
My personal favorite, cuz it sounds like Dewey cox
Bob Dylan isn't my favorite, but his folky stuff like this is the best. Gotta love a Minnesota boy too. Personally I'd rate it a 4, but I feel the cultural impact of Dylan is so strong that I'll bump this up to 5 because of the necessity of listening to this album.
I knew this album already and it's still a nice one. The simplicity of only a guitar, voice and harmonica, and in this case no need for more, really works. "Blowing in the wind" was one of the first songs I learned on a guitar and it brings me back to those times strumming the guitar until my fingers were fully numb. Nice!
Both sides are bookended by strong songs and Masters of War is an anthem, but the talking blues stuff in between isn’t terribly exciting.
Really enjoyed some songs, others were a bit boring so a bit of a hit or miss for me
Less bad than the last Bob Dylan album (blonde on blonde) but still so boring. Maybe if we just keep the harmonica parts it would be enjoyable.
Has some outstanding tracks but as an album it doesn't do much for me
p60. 1963. 4.5 stars. Lyrically light years ahead of the competition at the time, and still a million times better than most of the dross served up today. He could knock up a decent tune as well - there are stone cold classics on this - and his voice isn't shot. Half a star docked for the occasional filler track.
How can a 21yo write "It's A Hard Rain.."? And include 4-5 other all time classics on one album? Even the longer/less tuneful ones are very entertaining. Just incredible
Après une longue discussion avec mon camarade d'écoute et ordure humaine eltrapeze, nous pensons avoir trouvé la formule exacte pour obtenir une chanson de Bob Dylan (qui marche aussi avec Johnny Cash à condition de rajouter des prisonniers en bruit de fond). Voici en gros ce que ça donne : "(En ne laissant l'air passer qu'à travers le nez) Eh je vais vous parler de ce gars-là.... ♫ pffffrrrrFFFFFFFFrrrrpprrrrr (harmonica) ♫ Il marchait dans la rue et il pleuvait.... ♫ ppppRRRRrrrrfffRRRRRRRRRFRRRRRrrrrrrpprrr ♫ Alors il a acheté un parapluie.... ♫ cccCCCCRRRRPPPFFrrrrr ♫ Mais il était troué... alors il l'a jeté à la poubelle... ♫ Gliing gliinng gliiiing (guitare) ♫ Donc le gars est rentré chez lui tout mouillé... Sauf que sa porte était fermée il avait oublié les clés... ♫ fffRRRRRRRCCCCCRRRPPffrrrr (harmonica encore) fffRRRRTTTTTRRRppp ♫ Alors il a fait toc toc toc, aux portes du paradis, toc toc, toc toc, toc toc toc, paradis, toc toc, ..." Je déteste.
C'est bon Bob tu crois pas qu'on a saisi ton style là?
A bit too much of a traditional folk album for me. I can appreciate it for what it was doing at the time but doesn't hold up as well as his other stuff for me.
I mean it's another Bob Dylan album that sounds like a Bob Dylan album?
Enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to, but I still think Dylan is overrated, for every great lyric he's written he has two shite ones, 3.5 stars
I got two Bob Dylan albums in a row, so I decided to come back to this one. I think this is a 3.5 or so for me, it has some of Dylan's best songs, but a lot of the other tracks are fairly forgettable. It also has some of his most obnoxious harmonica-ing (see the outro of The Girl From the North Country). But I'll bump it up to a 4 star for Blowing in the Wind, Masters of War, Hard Rain, and Don't Think Twice.
Lots of guitar. It's ok.
Vaikka huuliharppuvälisoitto-puhebiisit on mitä on, tunnelma on aina dylanmainen eli kiva ja hyvä. Lempee albumi.
Vahvoja kappaleita, joista parhaiten toimivat Girl From the North Country ja Don't Think Twice, It's Alright. Dylanin pelkkä lauluääni on myös käsittämättömän tarttuva ollakseen mitä on. Ja on myönnettävä, että aina kun musiikin kiinnostavuus heikkenee, pelkkä huomion kiinnittäminen sanoituksiin vie pitkälle.
Fabulous
One of the few Dyan albums that I actually like. 4/5
It's a beast of an album. Is it the best Dylan? Nah. But picking the "best" Bob Dylan record is an exercise in splitting hairs. It doesn't matter. Just call it what it is: a damn good record.
What a beautiful glorious album, I can’t believe it’s not among the top 20 of this site, it’s just perfect it has it all. I have a Japanese pressed copy and it sound great, always glad to have the opportunity to spin it.
Oikeaa trubaduuritunnelmointia. Moni varmaan luulee olevansa Dylan…
Don't think twice, it's a five.
Besides 'Blood On The Tracks' this is the record that really made the Dylan sound "click" for me. Super well regarded classic for a damn good reason
Do I give this a 4 because it's not as good as his best stuff or a 5 because it's still better than 90% of the rest of this list? I think 5 is the correct choice here. Best track: Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
This album lives up to all of the praise and "importance" that history has placed upon it. It represents one of those moments in music history that changes the rules of what can, and should, be done. A true masterpiece.
I used to ask my parents what the Sixties were like but I never got a satisfying answer. This album is what I was looking for.
3 Easy listeninf
Already seeing why he was so revered. A great record
Beautiful album! Some great Dylan songs; 'Blowin' in the Wind', 'Masters of War', 'A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall', 'Don't Think Twice, It's All Right' and 'I Shall Be Free' are some of my favourite Dylan songs. 'Girl from the North Country' is also a great song, but I prefer the version as a duet with Johnny Cash. 5/5
5/10
easy to listen to
This album is a nearly perfect listen through. It’s got such a tight confident style, Knowing who it is every strum along the way. As a humble millennial the thing I love about Bob Dylan is I have no clue about the context around his lyrics. I get to just feel the songs. Taking them in without having to analyze too much. I know it’s meaningful. After not having listened to this one in many years, this listen solidified Don’t Think Twice and Oxford Town a spot in my Best Songs Ever playlist. The listening experience does tire a bit by the end. What would bring this experience from great to amazing would be if the album ended with Talking World War III blues. Even though I Shall Be Free is among one of the best songs in the album.
I am late, or adjacent to Bob Dylan. He's always been there, and I've heard his music all my life. But I've never been a Bob Dylan listener. People tell me I'm wrong and this album backs up that opinion. Musically and lyrically this is an outstanding album.
Definitely a good listen for if feeling blue-sy. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall probably my favorite. Great harmonica across the board.
Very peaceful gives a looking at the stars on a warm summer night in the countryside vibe
My favourite of his albums that I have listened to, this does a better job of explaining why he has the reputation that he does. Some all time classics, and some really good but less famous songs, adds up to a five 🌟 score
Aside from the glorious, Nobel prize winning, Must Be Santa, Bob Dylan is an artist I admire more than love. And this record is admirable and enjoyable, but no more than that. Best song, along with the hits, is Don't Think Twice, it's Alright
Without a doubt, my favourite Dylan album. It drives me nuts how out of tune his guitar is on Down the Highway, but I can’t fault the rest of it. It doesn’t get much rawer than this.
If you told me you don't like his voice, or you don't like his music, I'd get it...but man, this album...was everything I want to think the 60s was and wish we could here the impact of in todays terms. Also, how perfect is that album cover? There's some moment of perfection captured in that image.
How is this so highly rated?! IT SUCKS. 2/5.
I was bouncing in between Omaha and Gretna a lot today and this was a really good album to drive to. It was relaxing and mellow but the lyrics were still engaging. I'm not always a huge fan of Bob Dylan-type folk music but this was pretty nice. Masters of war and Oxford town were my favs
The footing of the world is often treacherous, so on your stroll through life, it’d be best if you were able to take someone else’s arm. Anything to protect against the cold winds blowing. Well, the world didn’t end in 1963, but it will someday, so the lyrics will punch as hard then as they do now. Besides, the world is made and unmade every day thousands of times, so just hold on to someone until your world disintegrates around you and your own personal apocalypse envelops you.
I had been thinking maybe I was being too stingy on my ratings … maybe some of those 4’s should be 5’s. But, nah, albums like this are why I’ve been saving them.
Teilweise sehr ikonischer sound, seine Mundharmonika verursacht allerdings gehörschaden...
There is before Dylan, and after Dylan: not many artists can claim to have caused a schism in popular music like that. Whatever one feels about his voice, his passion and lyricism cannot be denied.
This was a bit classic, but a bit trying.
4.5 stars. Easy to understand why this was so poignant at it's release. Lyrically powerful. Unique vocals. Bringing really old folk to the modern age in tumultuous times so well. Hard to believe he was only 21 yrs old at the time of recording.
4,5/5 Classic Bob Dylan
Dylan is always solid but this is not one of my favorite albums.
Het is geen slechte zanger en sommige liedjes zijn wel leuk. Maar de meeste nummers zijn langdradig, saai en klinken erg kaal. **
Really great album. Recognised more songs than I thought I would. Completely understand how important and monumental this would’ve been at the time. Possibly dragged towards the end
pretty good.
The pace of development in songwriting is pretty astonishing. Despite the number of iconic hits there is a fair bit on this album I find relatively forgettable. Still an iconic landmark of this new folk era.
A really great album with lyrics that made me both laugh and nearly cry. Some really powerful and moving storytelling, as well as some real emotion. Favourite: Masters of War
Never been my thing - I like a melody too much, or someone who can actually sing
Life changing.
This shit fucking sucks. Every song sounds the exact same. Guitar, Harmonica, and shiity southern singing. 4/10. This shit would only sound good if it was played as background music for like 3 minutes in a movie. Halfway through and I'm already bored as fuck. I've listened to Jazz albums wit no singin that had more variety and fun than this shit. Ight now that I'm done, the album is now a 3/10. I'll never listen to this dogshit again. Those people in the cover were paid to look happy for the album, but were prolly depressed from how ass this album was.
Good, typical Dylan but not something I'm into much
I think if there’s any artist through this generator who I’ve been slowly getting into it might be Bob Dylan but this is the first time that I’ve actually had an album of his that I would call one of his classics. Out of his albums that I’ve herd ( this album, bringing it all back home, live 1966 and time out of mind) this is the first time I’ve really experienced the political side of Bob Dylan ( which I like and don’t really get why people don’t like politics in music) especially in the track master of war though these lyrics are brilliantly explicit about the Cold War. Just before that there’s also the 1,2 punch of blowing in the wind and girl from the north county which might be two of his best songs ever. Other highlights include the beautifully tragic 6 minute epic a hard rains a gonna fall, another epic 6 minuter talking World War III blues when Dylan is an absolute best with the harmonica and I also quite liked the closer I shall be free which is arguably the most folkish in a very folk album. I think it’s the first one of his albums that I’ve herd that doesn’t have long moments where I felt he forgets who he is and stops being a brilliant songwriter, this is also the rawest of his albums that I’ve ever herd which helps him out in my opinion as it makes his lyrical prowess shine more than I think it does on something like time out of mind and this is definitely the most harmonica heavy thing I’ve herd of his which isn’t really my kinda thing but it gives the songs more personality. I still think though that Dylan could do better as I’ve still had no blonde on blonde, highway 61 or blood on the tracks which I’ve always thought were the classics so I’ll probably save my highest ratings for them. So this one is a 4 (but a high one)!
Solid album, can really hear the classic folk inspiration in Dylans delivery of timeless(sadly) messages of peace. I think what's interesting about Dylans lyrics are I feel myself knowing what he's going to say before he says it since they're simple enough but they're still enjoyable.
Like the bluegrass vibe to this and has some Dylan songs I wasn't familiar with
Fan van de songwriting, minder fan van hoe het door Bob wordt afgeleverd.
Good writing and obviously super legendary, but not really my taste !
Although I can appreciate the political and social messages given in the album, it still isn't good. All of the songs sound the same, and the background music is not very interesting. Still too much harmonica
Awesome
Classic songs, although not much difference in arrangement meant I found myself getting a bit bored
He got stuff to say but he doesn’t shred and shredding is what’s most important to me
A strange blend of serious and iconic protest songs and then some that sound like Dylan parodies with surreal humorous structures and lyrics. Definitely some 60s classics here
Bobić Dilanić. Ima mi on neke drugo malo bolje albume tako da ću sačuvati peticu.
Da je sve normalno, na današnji dan po meni bi jesen krenula, 21.09., i pogle koji album bi započeo sezonu? :)
It's a classic! How can you rate an album containing the song Blowin In The Wind any less than 5? That is a great great song that continues to move people to this day. We sang it in school choirs, everyone knows it. The other songs are pretty good as well. Love the album cover too. A moment in time.
Not really my style of music.
It took me a while to get into Dylan but I'm glad I put the effort in. This is definitely one of his best records, and some of my favorite lyrics of his come from the closing track. Great album, classic Dylan, not many complaints here!
Bob Dylan cannot sing. It is truly awful. Why this not recognized more? Therefore, no album of his is a must listen. He may be a serviceable song writer, but this album didn't have that either. A couple of the songs were recognizable but only when sung by a different artist. The album was 50 minutes and that is about 48 minutes too long. I suffered through it. It is better than a one but not really a two. I am rounding down.
That guitar strumming with those lyrics. It brings you to another place and time. His poetry is artful as it is real and a masterpiece when he sings it.
I’m not sure how this ended up being the first full Dylan album I listened to, but I’m definitely not disappointed. I think this album came to me exactly when I needed to hear it and it was wonderful. How was he only 22?
- Texte inhatlich spannend. - Bob Dylan: Interessante Stimme - Musikalisch eher unfaufregend. - Mundharmonika!
Classic now, but revolutionary at the time.
A bunch of small songs with great, poetic lyrics, many of them quite famous. However, the album isn't particularly exciting to listen to regularly.
Already great, but I prefer later Bob.
J’ai plus aimé ça que je m’y attendais. Belles mélodies.
Too much harmonica
Right. Never really listened to Dylan other than as accompaniment to movies etc. But wow, there is some good stuff here.
xcvsdv
This album seems to be important to the US in the 60's and Bob Dylan is capable of doing that, however the album it's just repetitive in the music but all the lyrics just represent a moment in history
Too Bob Dylan
Good country vibes. Sleepy tunes.
Great album. Solid opener.
It's clear why Bob Dylan is accepted as one of the best songwriters in American history. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan sets the stage for the folk-rock of the 1970s. This is a very solid album. Best Songs: Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War Worst Songs: A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Classic Dylan. I could listen often
Probably the peak of Bob Dylan's early folk/protest singer period. Half the songs on this album are all-time classics, and the rest aren't bad either. 5 stars easy.
Y'know, I kinda wanted to like this less but it's actually pretty good. Still not my exact cup o' tea though.
a classic dylan album, with some of his best folk tunes. what's not to love?
4/13, 31%
Classic
Dnl
While his protest music is extremely poignant and skillfully written, I find Freewheelin' more versatile. I like the more absurdist, blues, and country themes he mixes into the album along with the protest songs. It seems to me like a sort of precursor to his electric stuff even before Another Side of Bob Dylan came out, and I love it for that. It's just a mellow exploration of Dylan's life and thought stream, with a bit of humor mixed in.
Great lyrics but not a fan of his voice
Stands up as one of his best, even after 60 years.
decent background music lots of harmonica not really my go to genre
Kinda repetitivo Bom storytelling Boas melodias Músicas semelhantes Funny at times
Enjoyed this album. I like Bob Dylan but this is the first album I’ve listened to. Easy background to my day music. Very political in lyric.
My first Dylan album I've listened to front to back and I'm glad I had a good experience listening to it. Now I'm excited to delve a little deeper into the rest of his catalogue.
Burda de importante, pero definitivamente no es la escuchada más entretenida.
Great folk rock, classic album
The first Bob Dylan album I can actually listen to for a bit. Didn't think this was possible. I'm still not a big folk fan, and I still think that Dylan's voice doesn't lend itself well to singing, but this is surprisingly ... OK. - Huh... Wo would have thought? 3/5
I think this olis one of the best Dylan albums. The way it can pivot from dark and serious, to light and moving, to downright silly shows his absolute gift for songwriting. And it's STILL not his best album. Despite Blowin in the Wind being one of those songs that transcends the writer - it has always existed now, it is just a fact of life, you're born knowing it. Absolute five star album.
Disco acústico. Un clásico referenciado en películas donde actuó Tom Cruise.
Just pure ass folk music. Blowin in the wind is a classic, but the rest of the album is just forgettable. I did not really listen to the lyrics though. I'm sure there's stuff deeper but musically I just find it boring.
Me agarró depresión pero me gustó
Hmm, so that’s what dylan sounds like, some classics here
classic
One man, a guitar and a harmonica - yet despite this austere palette, it's never dull. This album crackles with ideas and is a superb prequel as to what will come later. It's not all mature, but some of the material here - 'Blowin' in the Wind', 'Don't Think Twice...' and especially 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall' - outstrips anything ninety-eight percent of songwriters will ever achieve.
This is the only Dylan album I own and the only one I really know. I wish I could lop off a couple songs here and there and just pare this down to a lean, mean hit machine but I know that's sacrilegious to suggest in certain (boomer) corners. "Don't Think Twice" is probably my favorite of the bunch. I wish he would do more fingerpicking like on that tune elsewhere on the record. It adds a nice bit of sonic variety to the more chord-strummin' ditties that make up the bulk of the album. Also really like the closer. It's like he's making himself laugh. Incredible that people wanted him to be the O.G. social justice warrior when the last words on this album were about making love to Elizabeth Taylor and "catching' hell from Richard Burton." But guys I'd still like to drive over that harmonica with the tallest truck ever made. Back and forth until it runs out of gas. And then push it once in neutral for good measure.
I get it.
this album gave me anxiety, no thanks Bob xx
Dylan is just too good, some great songs, some fall a little flat to me, but on my rotations for sure.
Very hard album to rate. In general, folk and bard-like songs are definitely far from being my favourite genres of music. On the other hand, the influence and impact Bob Dylan had on culture and music is really out of the scale. In cases like this I have to refer to my rule - rating albums as I like them 'right now', without historical context. So if I will look at this album as a fan in 2022 with no prior knowledge of Bob Dylan, I have to say that the album is not that interesting. Musical layer is very basic - simple guitar chords and harmonica, plus Dylan's voice, which I wouldn't call a one to forget. What keeps me into listening, is the lyrics and those songs, that really hypnotise you and push you to feel something (mostly through lyrics). Blowin' in the Wind is a great song, which I will listen to again and again. Hard rain is one of those songs as well. But in general, there is too many forgettable songs on this record. As a person listening to the album 60 years later, I have to say it is an average album.
I'm just not into dudes mumbling
Eh.
Very interesting experiences Bob Dylan has…
Girl from the North Country was lovely, not a bad album
I know it's Bob Dylan but I'm not a huge fan. Very important artist and all that, but it's just not for me. The harmonica is too much...
This is my favorite Dylan era. Still raw and youthful. Playful and even funny. Yet, with this record, he's also overtly political, and you can hear the frustration building. It's not the best Dylan album, and it's not wall-to-wall classics by any means. But still, this is a classic.
A pretty good album by Bob Dylan, one of those albums that needs multiple listens
Listened to it twice at 2am.
meh
Too depressing for me
This album surprised me a bit. I had low expectations but I think for the first time in a long time I really heard the appeal of Bob Dylan from many of these songs. I think a lot of it had to do with him staying in his vocal range more and keeping it real simple. I was able to appreciate the songs as a whole and not get distracted by his voice. Probably not something I'd spin again for myself, but would definitely consider it for a backyard gathering or group roadtrip.
Liked this more than any of the other Bob Dylan albums we've listened to. That being said, I still probably wouldn't throw this on ever. 2.75/5
Probably the best of the Bob Dylan albums I've heard thus far but I just can't get properly into him. It was pretty good though.
I'm not a Dylan stan, but this is probably as good as he'll ever sound. A lot of his best songwriting, stripped down to their bare essence. Still, even though I understand his performance, I'd rather put on some Tom Petty instead. A-
How many Bob Dylan albums are in this thing?! Masters of War is a great tune, but a lot of this just feels too sappy for me.
Lot of classic songs on this Blowin in the Wind, Master of War, Corrina,Corrina, Hard Rain, Don't think Twice.. I think why this a 5 star record is that Dylan was 21 when he recorded this album which blows my mind. However I like his electric work much better.
Folk Dylan is the best Dylan. And where does a kid get song writing skills like that at so young? Outstanding record.
Slow. Maybe I'm too young for the references. The legend of this album far over shadows it's content.
I enjoyed it, this is sort of the album I think of when I think of folk. And to think he was so young when he made this is crazy.
I found it completely boring and musically just not that interesting
Great album. Emotional throughout, happy to hear this
Probably the best type of Dylan. Like the singer/songwriter vibes. 3/5
like early dylan more
The master. So many great songs.
Listened before.
this ain’t it