Reviews (page 5 of 14)
4.5/5. I am something of a Bob Dylan enjoyer. In early 2025 as a personal project I even listened through all 40 of his main studio albums (I have not gone through the bootleg series yet but plan to eventually.) I even own a few of his really awful 80’s albums on vinyl. Freewheelin’ was his second album and his first that consisted mostly of original songs, and it’s insane that on his first go he already was writing all time greats, whether we’re talking Masters of War, Blowin in the Wind, don’t thing twice it’s alright, or what’s in my opinion the best song here, “a Hard Rains a gonna fall.” An underrated aspect of Bob Dylan in my opinion is how funny he can be, which you can see all over this album. As an example “don’t think twice it’s alright” is a hilariously petty song. Only things keeping it from being a 5 is that the two covers at the end are just kinda alright and there’s quite a few other 60’s and 70’s Dylan albums that I prefer. But this is still an amazing album, and the best of his pre-electric 60’s era.
Gran álbum de un hippie con guitarra y armónica, nunca había escuchado Bob Dylan, creo que de lo que vengo escuchando hasta ahora es lo que más me gustó, rescato Blowin’ in the Wind y Bob Dylan’s Dream. 7,5/10
really enjoyed this
Really good but deserves another listen to fully appreciate
I have already listened to this one thank you
I liked this way more than I expected. I think I’m a Dylan unplugged fan. Masters of War is a little too timely.
Very much enjoyed it, best Dylan album I have listened to yet
Much better than Blonde on Blonde I enjoyed this a lot
Beautiful playing and lyrics, I cannot do the voice right now
Pros: Lots of classic songs with strong lyrics. One of the most classic storytellers really shows his class here. Less is more: nice and clean production and just a few elements. Cons: Dylan’s voice have never been his forte. He actually sounds better when he «talk-sings». Too much «hoot&toot-harmonica». Blowin’ in the wind is an all time classic, but these days it feels like a cliché. Favourites: Masters of War, Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright, A Hard Rains Gonna Fall.
Not my total style, but full respect to the legend and his legacy
This is probably a good place to start with Bob Dylan. The acoustic sound and pleading voice defined the era and Bob Dylan more than deserves his place in music history. That ought to be an obvious 5 score and maybe so. But something is holding me back. Maybe it's over exposure.
A banger
he can't sing but it's a vibe, the lyrics are iconic
really overlooked guitar playing almost hypnotic rhythm, timeless vocals and delibery mf was like twenty and sounds like hes been trough his third divorce i have always been intimidated by his discog but i feel this is a perfect introduction, i have to pay more attention to the lyrics because thats his strong point but this is the kind of music that inspires you to make music, so minimalistic but so emotional, raw and silly, this is what sounded in my mind when i think of american misic
This is one of the best Dylan albums. He (mostly) avoids the whining tone that is almost impossible to avoid in his later albums, and seems to have a message.
a great classic
Owned Bob's best era
Less whiney in his youth, still bob dylan voice though. 4.4/5
Very good, highlights "Blowin in the Wind" and "Masters of War"
the OG
This is also in my grandma's cd collection, I had listened to 4 of his albums once, including this one. Incredibly interesting reading about the history of his albums as well as his life in general. I swear I've heard Blowin' in the Wind in a super market before, that's a good one to hear in a store. Girl from the North Country has my favorite guitar picking in any folk song I've heard so far in my life, specifically one of those chords that has that sappy tone to it. Masters of War is cold, really hypnotic and real in it's language. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright is sweet and makes everything feel ok. Talkin' World War III Blues sounds sometimes like it's going to be Stand by R.E.M. for a second. I think I Shall Be Free is an entertaining closure.
Had already listened obviously but beautiful album as always by bob.
He’s got some tunes does old Bob Simpsons: Yes
I really liked it, it trailed off a tiny bit at the end (Talkin' World War 3 Blues was a chore and I love Talkin' Dust Bowl Blues so I don't know, it was twice the length and just dragged) Love you Bob you weirdo.
It's my favourite Dylan album so far because it feels more authentic and real than the rest of his albums. Many of my favourite songs from him are on this album, Blowin in the Wind, A Hard Rain is Gonna Fall, etc. The album is a bit inconsistent and his voice is something I will never truly like but his songwriting skills are so strong with this one and he has improved leaps and bounds since his debut album. This album from 1963 is one of the all time most important albums ever. I should give it a 5 but because of the aforementioned reasons I am going to stick with 4.
I’m a huge Bob Dylan fan and this was the first album I heard. No question this one is filled with iconic songs but there is some filler. Dylan would go on to release more cohesive albums later in his career. For what’s it worth, don’t think twice is a top contender for my favorite song of all time.
the generator's first Dylan! hell yeah dog. nearly half of these tracks are stone-cold all-time classics, and the comparatively throwaway ones are lovely - Oxford Town is a looser, more conversational take on protest music that loses none of its power for its attitude, and Bob Dylan's Dream is tear-jerkingly plainspoken and lovely. he does get a little silly with it at points, but i love it when Bob gets silly with it! he wouldn't be the same songwriter if he couldn't put Honey Just Allow Me One More Chance on the same record as Masters of War. love Bob so much - my first favorite artist, a fan from age three - and the genius of his early work, so quickly surpassed, is stupefying. can't wait to read reviews of this on here and get really mad about comments on his voice
I liked this one
Second Dylan in this experience and another one I really enjoyed. It starts with the big hit in "Blowing in the Wind" but it doesn't lose any steam from there. Is it perfect? No, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I know there are quite a few Dylan albums in this collection and I hope I don't get bored of them as they get suggested to me. 4/5
You can see why Dylan became a phenom. There's something here that stands out from the rest of the NYC village folk, especially a political edge. This is not something that I listen to often, but even still I recall most of it.
listened to again bumped to a 4!
4.5
très cool
To me, this is THE Bob Dylan album.
8 / 10
Such a beautiful album, I was so excited !! Such a beautiful lyricist, and his sounds are gorgeous musically. Fav song is ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’.
Strong folk songs that cover topics sadly relevant to this day
Listened on vinyl
Freewheelin alright. Love a lot of these tracks and generally prefer a younger Dylan vs what we’ve heard so far later in his career.
I love bob dylan it ain’t me babe will always be a favorite
This was the only Bob Dylan album that I liked. It was fun, not depressing, and I could understand his singing, the lyrics. He didn't mumble. I actually enjoyed it.
Great, Bob!
'I met a girl who gave me a rainbow.' Het is soort pseudo-dichterlijk hippiegeneuzel waardoor ik bij dit soort platen enigzins afhaak. Ook Leonard Cohen kan er wat van, met dat jongleren met archetypen en vluchtige indrukken. En ben ik de enige die 'Blowing in the wind' een overschat Sinterklaasgedicht vind, al meer dan zestig jaar stukgezongen door jongerenkoren wereldwijd? Bob Dylan, hofleverancier van de beatmis. En 'A hard rain's gonna fall', daarin herkennen we 'Amsterdam-Noord' van Drukwerk ('We willen een activiteitenruime en een bioscoop!'). Maar dat deze plaat invloed heeft gehad op de popgeschiedenis, dat wil ik best aannemen. Het is rauw, ongepolijst, losjes, en het heeft op z'n minst de pretentie iets meer te willen melden dan 'Ik heb je voor het eerst gezien daar bij de waterkant'. Er staat een heuse protestsong op, en ook de satire is niet van de lucht. Al met al blijft 'Blowing in the wind' voor mij een draak van jewelste, muzikaal en vocaal schraapt het, en het genre van de 'talking blues' kan me niet echt boeien. Toch ga ik Bob deze keer het voordeel van de twijfel geven, ook voor zijn innoverende rol. Hij bouwde voort op de zwarte blues en de folk van Pete Seeger, maar gaf er ook weer een nieuwe draai aan.
We merken dat we echt aan het einde van de snoblijst zijn beland, want dit is het laatste van de maar liefst 7 albums van Dylan die we voorgeschoteld krijgen. Ik hoef niet nogmaals te herhalen dat hij zingpraat of brombrabbelt. Dit is uit de early days en we krijgen gelijk classic Dylan, met Blowin in the Wind. De toon is gezet. Het is de troubadour in optima forma, 1 man met gitaar en mondharmonica. En thats it. Eenvoudig, zonder enige opsmuk. Zoals eerder gezegd, daar moet je van houden en ik kan het wel waarderen. 7 albums is uiteraard een overkill en ook hier was 3 albums genoeg geweest. Normaal zou ik dan uiteenzetten welke albums ik gekozen zou hebben als ik de samensteller van een snobboek zou zijn. Maar ik heb al eerder aangegeven dat ik meer een greatest hits kenner ben van Dylan, dus in dit geval vind ik dat lastig. Ik weet uit de overlevering dat er fans afhaakten, toen hij het waagde om zijn gitaar in te pluggen. Dat zou er voor pleiten om dat moment op te nemen in een lijst. Het precieze moment is "Bringing it all back home", maar daarna volgden "Highway 61 revisited" en "Blonde on Blonde", die bekender zijn denk ik, dus daar zou ik er 1 van kiezen. Persoonlijk zou ik verder Blood on the Tracks ook opnemen, toch niet voor niets 5 sterren gegeven, plus het geeft een beeld van Dylan 10 a 15 jaar later in zijn carriere. En dan moet er uiteraard ook een album in van de troubadour Dylan. Daar zijn 2 nominaties voor: the times they are a-changing en dit album dat we hier luisteren, de freewheelende Bob Dylan. Dus om de vraag te beantwoorden of dit album too much is en overbodig? Ik denk het niet, dit zou je prima kunnen kiezen als 1 vd 3 albums van Bob Dylan die je ooit geluisterd moet hebben.
4.5 stars. Here, he hasn’t quite reached his peak songwriting power (“Freewheelin’”, “Another Side”, and “Highway 61” are soon to come), but there are some folk beauties in here, somewhat watered down by a few joke songs and outright Guthrie poses.
Koste meg med dette medan eg strikka på fredagskvelden. Masters of War var urovekkande relevant, 63 år seinare. 🫠
Really shows off Bob's American folk roots. Just damn good songwriting. Arguably some of his best.
my favorite of bobby's albums so far. really captures that weird mellowed sadness (maybe not sadness? but like, blues). i still maintain that this kinda music sucks for background listening which is how i do most of my listening. still though, definitely something special. A Hard Rain's A-Gonma Fall is the only song I'd heard before and i still love it to pieces, but Talkin' World War III Blues really grabbed me for some reason
Rating: 8/10 Another Bobby D classic. 1963 is crazy. Lots of good tunes on this one, it might not be technically his best on a hit to hit basis, especially as the album progresses, but it's the best choice if you just want your Bob Dylan a little simpler, just playing his acoustic guitar and harmonica and talkin about war and stuff. I also love the album cover to the point where it's my favorite of his
Some people hate Bob Dylan. Peace and love I’m so glad that’s not me
My fave Bob Dylan album.
Right on the line between 3 and 4, but I'll to opt to round up. May have a slight bias since I enjoyed the film with Timothee Chalamet, but I still enjoyed the music enough to feel comfortable with a 4.
Like Dylan, but I don’t think I had ever heard a full album. This one has some great songs like “Hard Rain is A-gonna Fall” and classics like “Blowin’ in the Wind”. I guess his voice is an acquired taste but it didn’t take too long for me to acquire it. Love the rhythm, the cadence, the poetry.
One of the best English songwriters ever!
classic
i love bob i like his weird voice and the instrumentals and i like that the lyrics have a message i hope this is a safe space because im just gonna say it….. (i like a well placed well executed harmonica)
Too sad
Best Track - "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"
4 stars for the album cover alone
It's a special experience listening to Bob Dylan while it's windy outside.
Highlights: Blowin; in the Wind; Girl From the North Country; A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall; Don't Think Twice, It's All Right; Bob Dylan's Dream; I Shall Be Free Lowlights: Down the Highway I vibed way too hard listening to this. Very approved.
And so my first Dylan in the challenge is one of his earliest, and the first in the book. It's been some time since I heard this, almost 5 years actually. I've become acquainted with "Blowin' In The Wind" thanks to the 1967 Greatest Hits, but this is one I admittedly never really go back to in any capacity. It's a defiant statement, one that sets Dylan's legacy as a folk spokesman in motion, and it contains some of his biting, aggressive commentary ever. "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" is an easy contender for the greatest (not my favorite, but the most "essential") Dylan song, of which there's probably a dozen that I'm not thinking of at the moment. Also worth noting are the brilliant outtakes from this album, especially "Let Me Die In My Footsteps", which should've made the album in place of "Talking World War III Blues" which is one of the most meandering recordings I've ever heard out of Dylan. Oh well.
I’m a Dylan fanboy so my review will be slop as such. At face value, this album is boring. The stripped back performances, the monotone voice. But behind those, we find Dylan step into the shoes as an icon for a new generation of folk nerds. What I love most about Dylan’s early stuff, is unlike many of his counterparts at the time, his music isn’t strictly protesting, he’s question the entire system itself. Further more, what I love most about Dylan is the way he can paint pictures in your mind with his lyrics. I’ve found myself finding new meanings in his music on each listen. One day a song feels like a heart break song, the next day it’s clearly a political song. Etc etc. With that said, this is still one of my least revisited albums by him. But it was still a moment and time for sure.
If it wasn't a revelation before, then it's solidified now. Going from never listening to him, to now having three Bob Dylan albums under my belt, I can say with confidence that I am a fan. That being said, this is maybe my least favorite of the bunch so far, maybe once I get through more of his discography I'll do a re-listen to everything in sequence to see where they really rank in his catalogue. I'm missing some of the more out there stuff from this album, but that doesn't stop a couple songs from scratching the poetic lyricism itch. And it feels like Dylan is a bit more humorous here than some of the other albums I've come across of his. It's close to joining the other 5s, but some of the songs do blend together a bit, so for now I'll hold off. Highlights: Masters of War Bob Dylan's Blues A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Listened on 2/23/2026.
If you really like the harmonica and riddles this album is incredible but if you don’t it’s still pretty good
a classic!
A great album full of great songs but I think falls short of being a masterpiece. It runs a bit long and isn't the front-to-back experience of something like ¨Blood on the Tracks.¨ However, there are enough classics here to make it a must-have.
I really enjoyed this album. I nice mellow one to listen to after a lot of the other albums I’ve heard
Pretty hard hitting lyrics, though the harmonica hurts my ears a bit when it comes in. Favourite track: Masters of War
Such a cozy, familiar vibe. Hitting me deeper, cause im listening to tjis feeding the chickens at my gf's families farm
10/10 songwriting 5/10 vocals
Nice one
One of three Dylan albums I had already listened to the whole way through. Masters of War & It's Alright... are two of my favorites of his but I Shall Be Free is so bad. This makes this 4.5/5 round down to 4
This album is the album that makes me understand why so many people fawn over him. For me, he stuck with just this way too much, but for just this album it's great. I like his lyricism, his vocals border on annoying sometimes but it mostly makes me feel like my grandfather is singing to me, so I'm fond of it. Same goes for the harmonica, can be annoying but mostly reminds me of my grandfather (although he's more into John Denver, who has a much lovelier voice overall). So that's personal affection mixing into my judgement, but this is my review so I can get away with it :)
Imagine being 20 and writing these songs.
starts with one of the most annoying lyrics in music history. I like Bob Dylan's acoustic guitar playing a lot & think that his masterful sense of rhythm is more key to his success than any lyricism. I once liked many of these songs a lot & am not so moved by them these days, so that's all I got for now.
I really liked it, it was really cozy and calming to listen to
Bob Dylan has always been an artist I knew I'd like if I listened and just hadn't done it yet, what do you know, I was right. This is fantastic. Its one major flaw is the same flaw that most 60's folk has, most every song sounds really similar. Nonetheless, Dylan is a master of his craft when it comes to writing, and his instrumentals aren't half bad to boot! Everyone LOVES trashing Dylan's voice and I just don't get it, his voice is fine? If you have ever said something negative about autotune you don't deserve to trash Dylan, go listen to your artificially altered slop because this is what most real human beings sound like. Really, really good 4.5/5
I don’t typically like folk as much, but this is such a classic, it’s hard not to enjoy it. I also never realized how much of a protest this album was, which took me by surprise. Solid 4 for me.
I really enjoyed this album. It's very easy to see how this inspired early John Prine.
While I am not sure I ever listed to this album in particular, I was familiar with a lot of the songs on this album. There's actually quite a few of his legendary tracks on this album. I gave it three spins over the course of the day. He's really got a knack for story-telling and it was really made clear on this album.
No matter how old he actually is, Bob Dylan somehow always manages to sound like an 80-year-old man.
-I feel like masters of war is a very powerful song and I wonder which war it is about, and if it is from Bob Dylan’s personal experience or what -his sillier songs give me John Prine vibes, like what is he talking about -what a weirdo -I like this album quite a bit though
Brilliant album, gets better with every listen
4.5.
I’ve never worshipped Dylan as many do. I really can’t think of a time I’ve paused to finish one of his songs. With this album, I get why people do put him on a pedestal. The lyrics and simple arrangements are very powerful. I forced myself to sit and listen. It’s a moving album at a turning point in the US. While I have not become a huge fan, I appreciate the artist and message. I think we need more Dylan’s these days with yet another pivotal moment in this young country’s history.
Songs I saved: Blowin in the wind Girl from the north country A hard rains a gonna fall Don't think twice it's alright
I enjoy the feel of this album. There is a yearning throughout that invokes a sense of nostalgia for a different time. Standout tracks for me are "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Masters of War". While Dylan's vocals are not my favourite, the lyrics were good. Going to give this one 4/5 stars, even though there was way too much harmonica.
Good songs: hard rains a gonna fall, don't think twice, Hard rain is too long Don't think twice might be a perfect song? Excellent fuck you vibes My dad used to sing me bob Dylan's blues to put me to sleep as a kid. I totally forgotten about it until i listened to it just now smacked me like a ton of bricks. Why does he sound a hunderd years old all the time tho, isn't he a child when he makes this album?
First listen took a little while to readjust to this type of music, you don't hear it a lot anymore. Everything's very polished. Second listen showed an interesting album that still feels real and authentic even 60 years on.
Great but missing something. Maybe its just because I know what he'll become but this feels like it has tremendous but unrealized potential, outside of a few immediate bangers.
Knew many of the big ones here: Blowin' in the Wind, Girl from the North Country, Don't Think Twice It's All Right. I really liked A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, which I may have heard in A Complete Unknown, but wasn't otherwise familiar with.
How many Bob Dylan songs you must listen to to understand who Bob Dylan is? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind… Love “Infidels” much more than this album yet still enjoyed and will return some day
Favorite Track: Blowin' in the Wind
bobby I love your range
Some tunes were not great but I actually really liked most of the album
So many words. Highlights: A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall and Don't Think Twice, It's Alright. Very nostalgic for me. Reminds me of a couple specific nights. I used to really love this record, now I appreciate it as a part of Dylan's canon, and the shift in expectations it created for what a singer songwriter could be. Him being only 21 is completely mind-blowing. A little too much harmonica.
Bob Dylan has grown on me a lot recently and while this isn't among his best there are some amazingly written songs here. Even the songs that aren't highlights are also quite good
The lyrical genius that is...Bob Dylan. His voice can be a bit much but he definitely didn't let that stop him.
Really nice sounding folk album, incredible lyrics by Dylan, as always. Not the best album by him, but nowhere close to being bad. A nice 9.5/10
Proper folky music, great on a sad rainy day. Love bobs songwriting and the voice is iconic. Will look more into his music from here
Wow! Great album <3 Don't think twice, its all right
Good stuff. Predicted I would get a Dylan album for today and I did.
I can’t recall but I’m sure I liked it.
this is the quintessential dylan album i think. it has the great lyrics, fairly basic melodies and folksy feel. my favorite two songs are girl from the north country and hard rain
Say what you want to say about Dylan's voice (and in the early years it's pretty good actually), but the man could write a SONG when he wanted to. Some of his best work here for sure - leads off with one of his best, and North Country Girl is stunning as well (some chord voicings that are kind of unexpected for him). Don't Think Twice is one of my favorites of his. A few that I care less for, but overall this is Dylan at his finest.
While Dylan's voice isn't great, it doesn't bother me as much as it does to some people. Girl from the North Country and Don't Think Twice are all-timers.
One of the greats..
Okay so this is the third Dylan album this list has pushed onto me in less than 100 albums. And I'm sure I'll get several more. Let's be realistic: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Honoree (back when it was still credible), Nobel Prize for Literature, sold his catalog for $300-400 million, but sure, let's hear some Midwest dipshit's take on Dylan's music.
that damn harmonica
Itsss really nicee but toooo slow for me i would not often listen to it
Classic Dylan. Lyrical genius, but needs to be broken up as the sound doesnt change much between songs.
love Bob Dylan, and this album was a solid one for me. Some all time classics on this one
My man had a guitar, a harmonica and his voice and that’s all he needed!
Excellent music to enjoy a beautiful sunrise and question my life's employment at a supplier for the military industrial complex.
Great songwriting, slow burn album that makes you think.
Excellent! I don't love all Bob Dylan but this is classic. Track 3, Masters of War feels all too relevant in 2026.
This came out in 1963?? Sounds fantastic
- not my favorite album of Dylan’s mais ya quand meme plusieurs bangers - il y a quelque chose de profondément nostalgique dans cet album qui vient me chercher - meilleure chanson: blowin in the wind, oxford town, i shall be free
Très agréablement surpris c'est des classiques de fou, beaucoup étaient dans le film et du coup l'affect prend le pas. Sa voix est toujours un peu guez et pompeuse mais bons textes et bons instruments
Might be my favorite Dylan album perhaps because it was my first non-all-the-hits compilation. “Corrina corrina” is beautiful. Plus there’s “don’t think twice it’s allright” and “a hard rains gonna fall”. Gems!
9/10 Already heard. Love Bob Dylan. Upper tier Bob Dylan album. Highlights Blowin' in the Wind Girl From the North Country A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall Don't Think Twice, It's All Right Weakest Song: Down the Highway (Still solid)
Excellence in songwriting!
Dylan’s second album shows what he’s really capable of. There’s a few stone-cold folk classics here: Blowin’ in the Wind (one of the best ever), Masters of War, A Hard Rain’s…, and others; but also a few toss aways that I don’t care to revisit much. But overall it’s a significant album with poignant lyrics that’s worth a listen if you give it the attention.
me gusto la vibe y la letra de unas canciones
Instrumenter: simpelt, men rigtig godt - masser af akustisk guitar og mundharmonika Vokaler: meget nasalt, men det kan man vænne sig til Tekst: stærkt politisk budskab, og om at være menneske Yndlingssang: Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
I get the hate, if you're not into it you won't be convinced until the time is right, if ever. Enough tracks on here for a 5
Second time I’ve run into this problem: I started three projects at once, decided that defeated the purpose of the 1001 albums project, and froze the other two to just focus on this one. And this was an album I got on one of the other projects. I am glad it was generated here, though, because I gave this album a three and, upon reflection, I believe it deserves a four. I listened to it in a bad mood and I was NOT having those harmonicas. But the songwriting on this thing is excellent (duh) and I’ve returned to many of the tracks.
"10/10" - baeli "8/10" - robert
Genuinely really good and makes me see why so many people love BD beyond just the hits. If I had to be critical I'd say some of the songs are a bit samey and harmonica-heavy.
I don’t know how he does it.
I love Timmy t
Uh oh Bob Dylan is the Charli xcx of the old people and i was not in the mood for that
Like it
I really don’t know much about Bob Dylan. But I can tell right away from the opening notes of this album that I’m listening to a must-listen classic. What a great discovery!
bob dylan makes good music. i should listen to him. he makes just a guitar, his voice, and harmonica sound interesting. good job. favourite track was probably “a hard rain’s gonna fall”
My rating 3.5
Great album, simple tunes, not great vocals, but the lyrics and authenticity make it a great listen
Yep, that’s Bob Dylan alright. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
That is a lot of folk music in one place. It also packed lots of great writing, and timeless classics in one neat package.
He's freewheelin'! He's song-singin'! He's Bob Dylan...in'?
Altid godt med Bob
Gode gamle bob
Listened to this before, love this album. It has my favorite Bob Dylan song on it. Again, not his best though!
ahahaha eagerly awaiting the Clo review here. Heard this before of course, not his best at all but still so soothing and comforting, need to put it on more often honestly. Highlights: Blowing in the Wind Girl from the North Country Masters of War Down The Highway A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall
Very basic of me, but this is the one I like. As I am sure it is the case with everyone.
whoever mixed that harmonica so loud should be killed
This is far from my first listen but each time I pick up something new. I forgot that about this early version of “Girl from the North Country,” and to me the later duet with Johnny Cash remains the canonical version. But it serves as a reminder of how sophisticated his songwriting was already. “Masters of War” is still one of the most harrowing protest songs in the English language, while “Don’t Think Twice” is perhaps Dylan’s best fingerpicking and most scathing tone. There are several tracks on this album that are not as flooring or memorable, and certainly not all of these tracks are made for binging, but the storytelling-nature of the lyrics makes each moment worth listening to.
8/10
Yo white boy speakin mad facts. If you want to know why people make fun of Bob Dylan just hear him on this album babble on like the beatnik he is. Not my favorite Dylan record but it shows that moment he was making early 60s rendition of earlier folk/blues records before he went electric and became modestly more palatable for people's earholes
I only really started to appreciate Bob a few years back, it was his more recent album Rough and Rowdy Ways that did it. Lyrically at his best he is a poet. I made a playlist called Bob not Bob of other people covering his songs which tells what I think of his voice!
I must confess Dylan’s sound is not my thing. I respect and appreciate his song writing and musical talent but his singing weighs me down
I find a lot of value in this record as these songs have become standards in the Great American Songbook and deserve praise and credit. I can certainly see how the influence it has had on scores of recordings since, across who knows how many genres. It is sparse folk and blues songs with nothing but guitar and harmonica.
Showcases his talents as a songwriter, but isn’t his best work.
I don't think it's my favorite dylan album but i do like it a lot and it's perferct for this time of year :)
The first half is very relaxing folk music that I enjoy. Some of the sing-talk style songs are not my fav. But I could see myself putting on this record in the background as a nice little soundtrack to everyday life. I do enjoy some of the themes he is able to tackle in his songs and how approachable he makes them.
I love Blowin in the Wind so it was cool to listen to the whole album
bob dylan was in my top five in spotify wrapped, of course i would like this album 8/10
Very good. But I see why he went electric.
Great lyrics, typical bob.
3,8/5
American mythology. Dylan could have repeated this formula for the rest of his career but he did what he did. It's the musical image of an era. Don't think twice is on the top five of my favorite Dylan songs.
Never been the biggest Bob Dylan fan. To me all of his songs sound the exact same except a few, and his voice has always been something that sort of irked me, HOWEVER, I did enjoy this album a lot. I really enjoyed the lyricism, which I don't think I had ever really paid attention to prior, so being able to listen intently was a lot more enjoyable. I will say, once you get through about 3/4 of the album, the last 1/4 is the same as the first part, so you start to want to sort of let it end. I don't think I can justify higher than a 4, since it was just the same thing repeated with new lyrics, but still good for a rainy day when you read a book.
The best of the pre-electric Dylan albums.
I think Dylan became much greater than his early folkie albums, but they're still a body of work very few artists ever equalled.
This is my third Bob Dylan album and it has all really started to sound the same. His vocal delivery is unique and the songwriting is great but wow that is a lot of strumming.
I have really enjoyed becoming more familiar with Bob Dylan's catalogue - I didn't like this album as much of others. The ongoing joke about him strumming and rambling /mumbling on - was true for several tracks on this. But I still liked it :)
If I’m being completely honest, dude should tune his guitar and maybe take a baby step away from the mic. Also, he should fire his producer. Songs are brilliant for the time, and a few of them timeless. Girl From the North Country is top 5 Dylan songs for me.
A wonderful folk album. A family favorite. I think I have my Granddad’s original, beaten up LP in my collection. It’s not my favorite Dylan record, but it’s a classic for a reason, and changed the path of popular music forever.
Once upon a time this was my favorite Dylan album, carried mostly by the fact that Don't Think Twice, It's All Right was and still is quite possibly my favorite song of all time. It's not my favorite anymore not because it has gotten worse for me, but others, namely Blood on the Tracks, have grown on me significantly. That being said, there's a simplicity and rawness to this album that I don't think Dylan ever achieves again in his career, even if his songwriting improves and his sound gets tighter. Something about this early version of Girl From the North Country really makes me appreciate how much can be done with bare-bones instruments and a knack for songwriting. There are a few songs that drag on, World War III Blues sticks out, but the more I listen to them the more I appreciate them for what they are. The album is simultaneously a product of its time and also incredibly forwarding for folk music. It not only lays the groundwork for the path Dylan's career will take in the next 5 years, but also encapsulates an anti-war sentiment that would define America for years after. While some of these songs have lost relevancy to time, it's fascinating to view them through the lens of a Kennedy-era American. The music might not be flashy or impressive, but it lets the songwriting take the reigns and immerse you in Bob Dylan's world. Even if he would go on to do even greater things, that should be a testament to just how good Dylan was.
I know most of these songs. Not my favorite era of Dylan's but a solid album. Favorite songs: Corrina, Corrina and Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
I didn't realize the similarities between Bob Dylan and John Prine. Dylan's similes were more abstract or thematic on politics, where Prine was more about life and making the most of it. This album made me think about the song lyrics and the simple guitar and harmonica provided space for that thinking to occur.
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Lyrics made the Legend.
Day 137 I love Bob Dylan! Sure his harmonica hurts my ears at times but I will easily look past that for his beautiful songwriting and the melodies. I think this was the first album of his I fell in love with. Its so simple yet so grand! (4/5)
What can you say about such a classic album? Even the cover photo is iconic.
Sure is Dylan
Another great Bob Dylan album. Missing enough standout songs to get 5. But it's an easy 4.
Love it
I’m not the biggest fan of folk music but I enjoy a handful of Dylan songs that came after this album. I found the first half of this album to be kind of boring, but I enjoyed the second half much better.
Oh, bob, you asshole! I love this beautiful album save for a few songs (I hated the closing track, I shall be free, lol). Gonna have to do another listen through at some point
Historic prolific sing/song writer emersesed in the turmoil of the 60s. Great listen. True poet
Old Standard. I like the songs but I like the covers better
yeah ok he's a silly goofy guy, things'll be great as long as this fella stays away from electric guitars
Great album, good oldie.
Dig these tunes
So folksy.
Solid album but there are more essential Dylan albums
Next to impossible to consider this album with fresh ears, as some of these songs have been all-time favourites for most of my life. It's an absolute masterclass in songwriting, and another example of how incredible music from one man with a voice, a guitar, and a harmonica can be. As good as it as an overall piece of work, there is some room for improvement, and Dylan would achieve that as his career progressed.
Harmonica too high in the mix, very jarring.
I have to be in the right mood for this but if I am it’s great
Disco icônico no som e na capa. Truthear Zero: Red.
I like Bob Dylan more than I think. Easy listening while I worked and very useful for blocking out annoying workplace noise :). Reminds me of the texas country I used to listen to.
Having had Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash recently, I guess it was only a matter of time before Dylan. This holds school memories of a somewhat eccentric teacher who was very into Dylan and played the harmonica. Once I got past that block I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
4/5
Lo confieso, Bon Dylan siempre me ha puesto nervioso. Me es difícil soportar un disco entero, aunque es verdad que en su dilatada carrera ha dado con bastantes buenos temas. En “The Freewheelin’” hay tres o cuatro de los más conocidos y muy hijos de su tiempo. No es difícil imaginar lo que su música representó en los 60 por el mensaje que llevaba consigo. Eso hay que reconocérselo. Musicalmente, no es un músico que haya aportado tanto a la historia como sí lo ha hecho al mundo de la poesía. Pero Bon será siempre Bob.
Loved it, especially the first two tracks which are absolute classics. Felt very much like an autumnal/wintery sort of album.
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Just listened to this not long ago, but don't mind doing it again. Love the different styles here and some songs are very fun. 4.5/5
Bob Dylan was 20 when he wrote "Blowin' in the Wind," and now I'm 40 and writing on the internet, "Yeah it's good, but not QUITE five stars"
Dylan's second album, a huge improvement on the first. Some of his early classics are on this, a couple of not-so-interesting tracks too. Serious, surreal, love, and funny songs side by side. 4 Heard before? Yes Owned: Yes: 24/1001, 24/95 (25%) Will I get? Have multiple times
He sure likes that harmonica 4 ⭐️
This is peak folk Dylan, before he sold his soul to rock ‘n roll. Much of the album is highly political - “Masters of War” is a prime example - and the record contains folk songs that are among the best in the history of the genre, including my personal favorite “Girl From The North Country.” There’s a surprising amount of variety here including songs that lean toward the blues. Not everything works perfectly, but its an ambitious folk statement that is miles more creative than anything that had come before.
Lotta fun. Can’t believe he was only 20. Very 60’s. Saved.
Hate to say it because I think a good portion of Dylan's career is Bad, but this is packed with hits. I think if he existed in 2023 instead of 1963, nobody would pay attention to this, but the fact that he made it possible for someone to sing, play, and have read at least one (1) book in their life probably blew the doors of pop music possibility wide open. It helps that the songs are good. Mostly. Some of it's so on the nose that it's hard to take seriously. I think the idea of this guy as a nobel laureate are ridiculous, but that doesn't mean I don't think he writes good songs! They're just not THAT good! As to the album, we've heard this a thousand times since, sometimes more tuneful, sometimes more introspective, sometimes more virtuosic, sometimes more poetic, but Dylan did it all in one go. Credit where it's due, even if parts of it are overwrought bullshit
Probably my favorite Dylan album, and the only one I could close to this high ⭐⭐⭐⭐
A different vibe from Dylan here but I still liked it! Can see what influence this had on a lot of stuff I liked decades later!
Ganske bra lyrisk. Litt vel mye munnspill, kanskje. Men alt i alt bra.
Bob Dylan’s Freewheelin’ is where his ethos first took the world by storm. He had already established himself as a folk musician on his debut, but this was where the anthems first appeared. This is where the era defining “protest” master Bob Dylan came from. I’ve only heard his later works delving into more elaborate arrangements, so hearing stripped back Dylan was quite the change. This isn’t my first go-around with this record though. During my junior year dual credit history class, I was tasked with writing a profile on a historical figure. I chose Dylan mainly because I was unfamiliar with his work despite hearing about it many times. To get an idea of what his music was like, I listened to the first three songs of Freewheelin’. I believe that’s when I first discovered the appeal of Dylan’s music. The lyrics are at the front and center of my attention often captivating me with a warm emotion and focus. This is the most present with Blowin’ In The Wind and Masters Of War; both songs that spoke to me clearly then and still talk now. This was, however, my first time listening to the entire record front and back. My initial observation is that the “hits” everyone knows are hits for good reason; they’re incredible songs. Along with Blowin’, A-Hard Rain and Don’t Think Twice are masterful numbers. The rest of the album can range from really good to a simple ramble that doesn’t bother me too much. The lead-up to the end isn’t so spectacular, but I did think Corinna Corinna presented a slight shift from the textbook “Dylan folk”. It’s a fine introduction to what this period of Dylan was about: a man with some words and an acoustic guitar/harmonica. His later works mean so much more to me, but to the world, some of these songs are greater shadows. Don’t think twice…(7/10, 4/5 on this scale)
Po pravic povedan, se zjutraj, k sm vidla, ker album me čaka dons, nism neki veselila tko kmal spet Dylana poslušat. Ampak, mam earl grey skuhan, travo prštimano, petek je - pejmo! "Blowin' in the Wind" je preprosto lep komad, ful znan. Nasledn, "Girl from the North Country" mi je isto lep, prijeten, chill. (In moj spomin me spet izdaja, sj ne morm verjet - ta komad mam na playlisti všečnih komadov, ampak verzijo, kjer je zraven Dylana še Johnny Cash & je amazing verzija!) V "Masters of War" se sliš jezo v vokalu. Udarn protest song. Nasledna ("Down the Highway") je bluesovska, z ornk kitaro. Sledi še prou " Bob Dylan's Blues" k je mal bl razgiban, hiter s ful orglicam. Kr najs. Naslednega pa poznam od prej & mi je bil zmer ljub ("A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall"). Na splošno mi je ta album ljubši od prvega, k sm ga mogla poslušat. (Lol, js mam tok za en kurac spomin, 4 zvezdice sm mu dala & všeč mi je bil. Torej, mogoče bl: o, ta album mi je tud všeč, tko k mi je bil že prejšnji!) Sledi mi tud znan & hud komad, "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right". Nimam kj ful zanimivga za pripomnit, razen, da morm očitno kdaj vključit Dylana v mojo rotacijo. Večinoma albuma je sam Bob, kitara, orglice. "Corrina, Corrina" je izjema, k ma cel band poleg Dylana in njegovih orglic & je prou prijeten komad. Sledi zabavn, pospešen cover starga blues komada, "Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance" in smo že pri zadnjem komadu.
Markanter Bob Dylan Sound mit einigen seiner besten Songs. Die Stimme von dem Typen ist echt wie warmer Honig im Ohr
Wow I mean this is quite incredible for this early on in his career, I feel like the more Bob Dylan I listen to the more I like it. Obviously the storytelling and words are probably the main attraction, as well as his singing voice and stuff, because instrumentally this isn't that complex, but I think that shows that a vocal and acoustic guitar are really all you need to be endlessly influential emotive. Its actually crazy to think that nobody really made music like this before him, as it seems so universal that 'folk' music should exist. Its also very socially and politically conscious, and I suppose hi being anti-war was probably seen as quite progressive for the early 60s. He also doesn't take himself too seriously at all, as he's not afraid to reference himself in songs, have quite unserious lyrics, and he always seems on the brink of laughter (notably the last song where he does loads of goofy lines). Favourite songs: blowin' in the wind girl from the North Country, masters of war, Bob Dylan's blues, a hard rain's a-gonna fall, talkin' world war III blues, Corrina, Corrina. Overall around 8/10
Gotta love Bob. The voice of a generation.
I didn’t realise Dylan could be so upbeat! Really enjoyed that and I might even listed again.
A great songwriter and musician and a classic album. Sometimes Dylan is TOO Dylan for me, though.
A classic. Not always to my taste but I can appreciate the art.
Wonderful energy to the album, easy to find yourself humming along. Harmonica pops up everywhere which gives its a consistent sound to.
Blowin' in the Wind Girl from the North Country Masters of War A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Masters of war brings it down. A little too earnest.
Highlight Song/s: Masters of War, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" Not too long after my previous and first Bob Dylan album (Bringing It All Back Home.) This one was pretty good vocal wise compared to Bringing It All Back Home at the cost of less interesting instrumentation, which is honestly fine to me; It is a fair trade. I've been wanting to listen to songs in a similar format to The Times They Are A-Changin' and this is album is what I wanted. As in the delivery of the lyrics and instrumentally. None of the songs are as good as that track, the closest is A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall. Some thoughts that didn't quite fit elsewhere: -Bob Dylan is quite vicious on Masters of War, a shock compared to his other stuff. -Harmonica on Bob Dylan's Dream sounds like the The Times They Are A-Changin' interludes.
Enjoyed it more than expected. Although Dylan is below average as a vocalist, it is really apparent that he does not care, he cares in delivering his massages and in delivering he succeeds. Love the attitude.
Not my favorite Dylan record but a clear improvement over his debut and kicks off one of the best and most consistent album runs on music history for Dylan from 1963-1966 with Dylan Releasing 6 albums in 3 years all of which are bonafide folk music classics. Blowin in the wind, girl from the North Country, and Don't think Twice it's alright are all incredible and really no duds on this album he just evolves to get even better over the next three years.
classic
I just need to accept that I like Bob Dylan. I don't think his early stuff is his best, but there's some great stuff on this album alone. Blowin In the Wind, Masters Of War, Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall, Oxford Town, Talkin' WWIII Blues and I Shall Be Free are all great.
Hard to argue against this one. Some real classics.
Heard it before. I'm a massive normie when it comes to Dylan but I do love this album. Playing Don't Think Twice, It's All Right anywhere near me should be illegal because it makes me too sad 4/5
I get the hype. This was a folksy / bluesy album that defined a generation and a movement
Well a classic album that I greatly appreciate. I do love Masters of War - amazing and affecting song!
This one is hard too. Feels a lot like hunky dory to me, even closer to 5 star. It’s barely not palatable enough for me, it the tracks are pretty catchy and it could almost be a 5.
The voice, guitar and harmonica just match. Great songs from a great artist. Although I prefer later works for more diversity.
Pretty decent.
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan is packed with fantastic songs — some of his most iconic, in fact — and you can feel why this record became such a touchstone. The writing is brilliant, pointed, and timeless. That said, the lack of variety keeps it from being a flawless listen start to finish. It leans heavily on acoustic guitar blues, and I found myself wishing for more instrumental color to break things up. Still, the strength of the songs shines through and cements its importance, even if I don’t consider it a perfect 5.
We did it guys, I found a Bob Dylan album I would give a 4! Maybe I've been worn down after another 4 albums, but this one actually resonated with me.
I can’t believe this is only Dylan’s second album! I feel like there are so many quintessential Dylan songs on this album that have become some of his greatest and most recognized songs. Overall, I felt like this was a great album with a mix of folk, rock, and blues vibes. I would definitely listen to this album again in the future!
Bob Dylan was the artist that opened my eyes to what music could be and how transformative and transportive it could be. I gravitate towards the electric material but this record has a stack of stone cold classics: Blowin In the Wind, Girl from the North Country, Masters of War, A Hard Rains A Gonna Fall, Don’t Think twice It’s Alright, I Shall Be Free. A great career for anyone else. For Mr Bob Dylan, its maybe his tenth best record
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Probably closer to a 4.5 album. Really enjoyed this one
Solid 4 (elevated by high highs, but otherwise would be solid 3). For me, the highs are pretty high (typically the more folk-y songs like "Blowin' in the Wind", "Girl from the North Country", " A Hard Rain's A-Going to Fall", "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right") and the rest, especially the more bluesy stuff, was overall just fine. The first full Dylan album I listened through and I realized his voice didn't bother me as much here as when I've listened to single songs from him in isolation. Not sure if it's just this album or if you need to sink into the world of his voice.
Four, I guess. But only because it’s not quite as good as the 1965-66 masterpieces
Bob Dylan is a great songwriter. His protest lyrics are timeless and are just as relevant today as they were when he wrote them.
One of his better ones, great songs, crap voice
Bob Dylan’s second album cemented his reputation as a voice of a generation. With timeless protest songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Masters of War,” Dylan blends sharp social commentary with poetic intimacy. His sparse acoustic arrangements allow the lyrics to take center stage, showcasing his gift for turning everyday struggles into universal truths. While some tracks feel less essential compared to the classics, the album remains a landmark in folk music history.
Classic Dylan
Great album with some awesome songs. 7.3/10
Album: Contemporary Folk Dylan’s second album, but his first in his confident, fully folk self, full of original compositions, is enjoyable to listen to. Before his voice really took off and became over-the-top, the 21-year old Bob Dylan sounds like someone who knows what he’s doing. An album that might not be my favorite genre, but one where you can really hear how influential this must have been when it was released. Not a listen I’d choose, but it’s very good, all things considered. 4/5
Mies ja kitara. Ja huuliharppu. Simppeliä musaa mutta vahvaa sanoitusta. Sodanvastaiset tuulet puhaltaa tällä levyllä.
It’s crazy that this is so compelling and it’s mostly just a guy and a guitar. Usually that would get old fast especially with a 50 minute run time, but this never bored me. Of every song was amazing, but it was consistently interesting.
A masterpiece. I don’t listen to this album as much as some of his later stuff and I don’t know why because it’s up there with his best works. So many classic tracks 9/10
Mile bardzo chociaz momentami zbyt krzykliwa harmonijka
I liked this more than I thought I would; it fit a Monday vibe. I'm not a Dylan fan at all. In fact, I'd generally say I don't really like his music at all. Maybe it was just the right day and the right mood, but this clicked for me.
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This was a tough listen for me. I have never been a fan of Bob Dylans voice, however my son loves him. He told me what he likes about Dylan and I re-listened to some songs through his ears. That did bring my scoring up because you should give kudos where kudos are due. Dylan was a talented musician. His songs were messages for the generations and his music not so overpowering so that message could be heard. I picture sitting around a firepit with a beer singing along side Bob Dylan with a group of like minded people. Which is saying something, because I don't like beer or most people 😁
Definitely need to take some drugs before listening to this next time
CLASSIC! Lived up to expectations, just folk songs at their best. Both timely and timeless.
This album is like visiting your grandparents on a warm Sunday afternoon. You sit in the lounge at their house, surrounded by the comfortable but admittedly stuffy aroma of old books and photo albums. After updating them about your life, your grandmother heads into the vege garden to do some pottering. You decide to stick around for a while to talk to your grandfather. You pour him another cup of tea, and gradually the conversation flows from last night's sporting fixtures into him recollecting stories from his earlier days. Occasionally he weaves a bit of life advice into his stories. Sadly you'll only realise this a couple of days later, by which time the lesson will be lost.
All the songs still resonated.
Timeless classic, I enjoyed every song but the two "Blues" songs on this record. I had forgotten how good Bob Dylan's guitar strumming sounds!
A very strong showing of acoustic Dylan.
Dylans voice never sounded better after this record and the songs did not mean as much. At the time of release the beatles were emerging and elvis was still vital. Here is the 3rd pillar of that era at his very best. Masters of war, a hard rain is gonna fall and blowing in the end are warnings to the immediate future for the united States. There is a bit of indulgent piffle at the end of this album which stops it short of full marks.
Bob Dylan is great and this album is no exception, but there's only so much you can listen to in a row.
Low 4 for me - not my usual style but I still liked it.
Another album that’s very hard to write about. You’re not going to break any new ground. First of all, it’s Dylan, and second of all, it’s Freewheelin’ Dylan. Most of the songs here have well-known covers. There’s nothing to say about the songwriting past acknowledging its excellence. I’ll give it a go anyway. Sometime in ‘04 Dylan sat down with 60 Minutes, and attested that the songs that made up the peak of his career through the sixties and seventies couldn’t possibly be thought of by him now, they seemed to manifest from some magical power. And whilst Freewheelin’ may not be his most magical of albums, it is most certainly his morph from up-and-coming “Green-which” Village folk singer from his self-titled album into the foremost voice of a nation’s youth on his second. Of course, Blowin’ in the Wind is the supermassive standard, but it’s the little tidbits that lie in the lesser-known songs that conglomerate to make this album into the cultural behemoth that it is. You can talk of the make-believe conversation with JFK in I Shall Be Free or the on-the-nose title of Talking World War III Blues, but most of all you can talk of the utterly staggering Masters of War. If there’s any track that came to Dylan from a higher power, it might well be that one. It was a cold snowy day in New York when Bob and Suze Rotolo walked near West 4th Street for the cover, but the everlasting intricacies of Freewheelin’ shall warm and inspire for ever.
Bob Dylan ain't much of a singer, but boy can he ever write a song. Truly excellent lyricism start to finish. Pretty good guitar and harmonica work as well!
A really really good bob dylan album. I need to listen more but another potential classic from him even though it's really stripped back.
Pristine and scriptural. Astonishing how this record defies irrelevance or any sense of aging. It seems as urgent and impactful and – most importantly – true than it must have way back when. An absolute milestone and also a harbinger. Every time one listens to this, one appreciates it more and it rises in the ranks of favored Dylan records. Might be #3 or so these days. Movie enhances listening now, too.
One of my favorite Bob Dylan albums and one of the best folk records of all time. Girl form the North Country is one of my favorite songs ever. 9/10
“Blowin’ in the Wind,” “A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall,” and “Girl From the North Country” get Freewheelin’ pretty close to five stars, eh? And yet there’s much more! In terms of vocal quality—and, well, the sound (harmonicas galore?)—this isn’t my very favorite Dylan album, even if so many of the songs are absolutely essential. I’d like to give Freewheelin’ 4.5 stars, but it’s probably just a bit closer to four than five, so that’s where I’ve landed. (If I gave Freewheelin’ five stars, I’d have to give them to six or seven Dylan albums! I’m not *quite* that much of a fan?)
Lost my previous review so cba - this was great start to finish but I’ll save my 5 stars for some others of his albums
Lovely listen this. Blown and don’t think twice are peak Dylan. Soft spot for a hard rain too. Tails off slightly but cracking listen
Great, classic album, and a precursor of so much that was to come.
This is a great album, lots of awesome songs. I just watched the complete unknown movie recently aswell which gave me extra info about this album
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Some rather calm folk music. Nowhere near as loud as Highway 61 Revisited, which makes Dylan's vocals more palatable. Otherwise, the songs are as good as ever, and the lyrics are top notch as always.
I love the stripped back approach of acoustic and harmonica of his early days. I dont care what you think of his vocals nobody packs more meaning into their lyrics. This is just an enjoyable listen.
I didn't get the deal with David Bowie. I mostly got the deal with the Beatles. But a man with a real personality, singing sincere songs on his guitar? Yeah, I really get Bob Dylan.
J'ai peut être fait un switch-up par rapport à Bob Dylan.. . C'était vraiment bon? Peut être à cause de la vibe plus lente et mélancholique que Bringing it All Back Home.
Liked it more the more I listened to it. Pretty good overall :) Best song: Talkin' World War III Blues Notable(s): Oxford Town, Masters of War
Some of his best work is on this album
One of the most apt album titles, since this album really is just Dylan freewheeling for 50 minutes. Some softer vocals and pretty engaging Vietnam-era lyrics help make this album more palatable than some of his later works. Overall an easy folk listen with some of Dylan's most iconic songs. Top tracks: Blowin' in the Wind; Girl from the North Country; Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Already know this album, perfect and very emotional
Very ibtersting album, sonically may be too coherent, but thematically a vagabond's perspective on life in the 60s wich is fascinating. The well known track stood the test of time for a reason, but love me a Liz Taylor shout out
3.5?
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Mixed bag, but I liked it more than I thought I would
The album that introduced me to one of my favorite artists. Wonderful.
I looked up the spot where the album cover was shot, and they have since planted trees, and the street looks great. It just goes to show you how much trees can improve a place. Plant more trees, y'all!
I mean this has some of the greatest songs ever written on so it feels weird not giving it 5. But here I am giving it a 4.
To me this is peak Bob Dylan. He's still sort of a crummy singer and guitarist, but there is some really good song writing in this album that makes it a classic.
Enjoyed listening to this full album for the first time! Lot's of recognizable songs with lyrics and melody. Definitely worth listening to!
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My second Dylan album and I liked it almost as much as the first. Definitely some great songs on here. Some misses as well, but they were all worth listening to. I don't know anything about Dylans timeline, but this was 1963, and my previous album from him (Blood on the Tracks) was from 1975 which is a lot of time for a musician to be writing and releasing great music. The latter was clearly more polished and had a band.
Fantastic - so many classics. I think there were a couple of misfires towards the end but ultimately this is a landmark album and the lyricism is beyond belief. It's literally like he's pulling these incredible songs out of thin air as he's going along. Though, and I'm worried about telling Bob this, I prefer the version of "Girl from North Country" with Johnny Cash.
Off the cuff remark: Dylan (again). No escaping Blowin in the wind is a wonderful song. Bit of a mixed bag otherwise Standout track: apart from the aforementioned I rather like Oxford Town Revisit?: Yes.
Sure, his voice is a bit of an acquired taste but damn is he a good songwriter. Sometimes all you need is a guitar, harmonica, and a well written song. Blowing in the Wind, Oxford Town, and We Shall be Free were my favorites, but honestly liked the whole of it.
Probably the best folk album that I've heard. Acoustic guitar, harmonica and Bob putting out some great music.
Type of album that gets me reading along to the lyrics
8/10 Favorites: Blowin’ in the Wind Girl from the North Country Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
Mycket bättre än Blonde On Blonde. Det här kan jag faktiskt spontanlyssna på!