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I have only ever heard Highway 61 Revisited from Dylan thanks to this project, and I'm back for some more. I think Dylan is an amazing poetic songwriter, but as a singer, I'm not a big fan. I just want to hear the lyrics and treat it as poetry rather than music. Truly the lyrics make this album, Bob Dylan never holds back, just listen to Masters of War for that. I love the sparing use of the harmonica when needed. I am not really a fan of his blues stuff, to me it feels like he is just trying to do music he loved and maybe he's too white for blues. Stick to the storytelling and the imagery. I need to hear more of that! I can see why people would be upset when he went electric. Standouts: Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War, A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall, Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Das Album fängt an mit Meisterwerken und läuft dann ein bisschen aus. Musikalisch ist es guter folk aber das herausragende sind die Texte. Blowin in the wind und dont think twice sind überragend. Die 2. Hälfte ist leider etwas schwächer wodurch das album für mich runtergestuft wird auf 4/5
Im shocked to say i really enjoyed this. Ive definitely changed. But im not sure what this feels like. Its interesting to me and has like a glowing ether to it from all the years of being mystified so ifeel like im listening to history. At the same time, a guy reading his funky poems with solo guitar kinda feels like every open mic night ive ever seen. Maybe thats the charm also? Its relaxing with its simple tone. Anyone can be him and he is everyone really.
7/10
Blowin in the Wind & Don't Think Twice, It's Alright - Classic favorites Simple, yet complex. Love the guitar and harmonica. Feels like American history. Kinda nutty. Funny. Interesting.
Poetic. Strong lyricism. Minimalistic. Stays with you..
Great album, although a bit dated. Bob Dylan is fantastic
♫ Listening to "Blowin' In the Wind" by Bob Dylan (The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, 1963) ♫ —and— ♫ Listening to "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" by Bob Dylan (The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, 1963) ♫
Legendary song writing genius. Masters of war a personal highlight
Absolute classic. Haven't listened to any of the folk or country greats before, so a really interesting listen. I follow a few contemporary artists like Jesse Welles who are currently very big and its very cool to see how he's influenced by the greats.
Not his best but still good
I'll admit like Leonard Cohen I tend to find the more flowery arrangements of Dylan now enjoyable. Desire is my favourite of his albums and the Budokan live album is great. Still, it's got some powerful songs on it, Masters of War bring the pinnacle. Some like BD Blues let it down.
4 stars 2 Dylans in a row. This one full of some of his most well known early folk tracks. While I typically am not huge on country, Dylan’s second album is a clear example of some of the best stuff. He makes simple songs with just a guitar and long winded lyrics entrancing. He comes up with creative melodies go fit in his words in ways that sound unique and natural. His music demands listening.
Unbelievable but let down by the end.
Pues nada, portada mítica (con su influyente novia Rotolo, espontánea, única) temas como Girl from the North Country, Masters of War, A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall, Don't Think Twice, It's All Right o Blowin´n the wind, I Shall Be Free... Se puede considerar el primer disco de Dylan, por sus composiciones, por su influencia y por su éxito. No es su mejor disco, pero es uno de los grandes.
4/5. Some great songs on here- Blowing the Wind, Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall, but there are a few random songs that just felt long.
It's a Bob Dylan album and sounds much like all the other pre-electric Bob Dylan albums to me. The first three songs make it a four star album, the rest is a bit more samey, but it's still an enjoyable listen.
4/5 Mundharmonika slappt und is easy good mood listening
Really enjoyed this album, especially the guitar work. Overall a great first album, 1000 more to go.
I very much enjoyed this album. 21st century Bob Dylan mumbles a bit too much, 1963 Bob Dylan clearly sang some great stories, which, unfortunately, 60 years later still remain relevant.
now THIS is bob dylan. shitty vocals with great or silly lyrics and mediocre harmonica
Nothing to say that hasn't been said. It is astonishing that Dylan was 22 years old when this was released. Incredible. I've listened to it hundreds of times and I'm not done yet. That being said, there's a few real stickers on this one. Basically auto skips every time. So I won't go the full 5
My dad always talked really highly about Bob Dylan. I can definitely see why. I'm a big fan of those "a man and his guitar" kind of albums, especially artists like Nick Drake, and this one ticked all the boxes. It's nothing but a good time for 50 minutes. Not to mention how adorable this man is with the way he sings.
Every Bob Dylan album: These are great songs, but Bob Dylan’s singing them so…
An iconic Dylan album with some really famous songs. Not a ton of variety here but still a good listen
This resonated with me more than I expected it to. I found the anti-war messaging moving and unfortunately timely.
++: Girl from the North Country, Masters of War, Down the Highway, Don't Think Twice It's All Right, Oxford Town, Talkin' World War III Blues, Corrina, Corrina, I Shall Be Free +: Bob Dylan's Blues, A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall, Bob Dylan's Dream, Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance +-: Blowin' in the Wind 8,2/10
G’wan Bob!
The songwriting is unsurprisingly very good, with some very satisfying folk guitar and harmonica backing. Vocal delivery is not my favorite but more tolerable than Blonde on Blonde. The vivid storytelling on A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall and Girl From The North Country are beautiful.
Not my genre but some good old tunes. I don't mind hearing some Dylan every once in a while.
Dylan on messias, Dylan on vapahtaja.. kuka lauloi?
Thought this was my favorite Dylan. I think maybe it’s just four great songs (wind, masters, rain, think twice) and that deceived me into loving the rest.
More iconic in its general existence and the idea of itself than in actuality, so not a fiver for me compared to other Bob records. Probably a five compared to other albums, though.
Bob carried on the legacy... makes me want to go back and feel like life has gone by very quickly. Good album that is of course in the collection.
I love Bob Dylan though out of every album of his that's on this list this is probably last.
Chill and would listen again, feels like Kermit or Jim Henson vibes just calm and warm
Segundo álbum de Dylan y primero de los buenos, arranca con una de sus canciones más icónicas, Blowin in the Wind. Un álbum de puro folk clásico que siempre vale la pena escuchar. El favorito para los puristas del género. Destaca casi toda la cara A y la primera canción de la cara B, Don't think twice, It's all right. Si el disco acabara aquí sería la primera obra maestra de Dylan, pero muchas canciones solo correctas hacen que sea un disco que se queda "solamente" en muy bueno.
Fundamental en el rock.
One of those albums that I've unknowingly absorbed through listening to the many covers of its various tracks, which oddly makes it feel like a stripped back, unplugged compilation disk. The obvious comparison is Simon and Garfunkel's work from the same period (even some of the lyrics are shared between them), though I found some of Dylan's lyrics a bit hokey in comparison. I was also surprised how much it reminded me of Jack White's lyricism (and delivery) in The White Stripes. I don't think I ever knew how much of an influence Dylan must have been on him. The album is definitely more lyric than music driven, and none more so than when assaulted by the harmonica in the second half of the record.
4.5
Not my favorite Dylan album, but still a great one. It's amazing how much Bob grew as a songwriter between his first and second album, and it's amazing how far ahead of the curve Dylan was compared to his contemporaries. "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright", "Girl From the North Country", and "A-Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" are the standounts for me, but plenty of other enjoyable songs here too. 4.5 Stars.
4.5
Probably the best non-jazz, non-Beatles album of 1963, this one is mostly Dylanny Dylanner on his own and freewheels for a bit too long at 50 minutes with a few extra ramblin cranky old fogey cuts but is primed with insightful, politically attuned, absolute folkin timeless classics like Blowin In The Wind, Masters Of War, Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright and A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall as well as more good stuff like Oxford Town and Corinna, Corinna. Fourwheelin’ Bob Dylan.
Slam on the brakes
8,00
If I had listened to it in college I may feel stronger about it.
When Bob Dylan writes, it's generally worth listening to the whole song. His voice is nasal and whiney, but still compelling, because it's paired with unique music. Another great collection.
Funny one, actually surprised how much I enjoyed it. :p
One of those albums I really don't want to give a 4, but I can't deny it. Can't explain why, but yeah. Really good album, and will probably listen again eventually, but what's really doing it is the lyricism is great. I never really understood the whole "Bob Dylan" is a bad singer thing, dude just has sounded like he was 80 years old since he was 20, that's all it is. But yeah, good album. Dylan probably doesn't need as many albums on the list as he has, but don't think this is one that should be cut. Will be interesting to listen to the others on the list.
It’s rare that a record can both sum up a moment in time, a movement, in the way this one can but also be so utterly timeless. An album perfect for any context with songs that still feel as fresh as when they were conceived over 60 years ago. It’s amazing that in Bob Dylan’s career he bettered this album several times, but there’s a chance he never made anything quite as iconic.
Yeah it’s great, doesn’t quite take me away enough for a 5.
Hoy toca álbum emblemático de un artista emblemático. ¿Qué decir de este discazo? Que me llama la atención cómo Dylan siempre tuvo esa voz de más viejo, apasionada por lo que tenía y tiene para decir, sumado al sacarse el mote de ser "voz de una generación". Gran gran segundo disco de enorme artista. Hasta mañana.
The album opens with Blowin In the wind, as made famous of course by hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. I’m just kidding, before I get roasted by angry Dylan fans. But this is classic stuff here. I like the grating minor war songs the least and the softer more existential and romantic tunes more. Some discoveries here too.
Good not a fan tho
good songs on their own, but this isn't an album to listen to all the way through, too boring and can't listen to bob's voice for too long.
4.5 awesome
High point is Blowin' in the Wind but not many misses on this and a lot of it is very appealing to me.
There's something quietly legendary about Dylan's sound - particularly in his early, pre-1965 material. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan has this magical, untouchable quality, a key part of it definitely being a relic of its time. The album being released today would not garner nearly as much respect from me or (I imagine) most audiences. But in the midst of a civil rights movement, these tracks are powerful. Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War, Girl from the North Country, Don't Think Twice, Hard Rain... dang. It's pretty moving. Even when the lyrics aren't directly related to civil rights or warfare, they're still poignant - and I say this as somebody who doesn't usually pay attention to lyrics. "And I'll tell it and think it and speak it and breathe it / And reflect it from the mountain so all souls can see it / Then I’ll stand on the ocean until I start sinkin' / But I’ll know my song well before I start singin'" This is a great album for the tired listener. Musically, it's pretty simple, consisting mainly of bluesy and folky melodies/harmonies and the standard Dylan instrument lineup (rambling vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica). No percussion, no backing vocals, just Bobby and his brain. The freeform blues style is solid. We first hear it in Down the Highway, and it's revisited frequently throughout the album, including in Corrina Corrina and Bob Dylan's Dream. In the context of this list, though, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan hits a barrier. It just isn't musically diverse enough to hold a candle to most "masterpiece" records. Through background listening only, I can definitely see how people could get irritated or bored by the monotonous textures or by Dylan's weird singing. And the main point of music is for it to engage the listener (ideally as many listeners as possible). If you aren't lyrically inclined and aren't aware of the historical power of Bob Dylan, this might not engage you at all. 4/5 Key tracks: Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War, Don't Think Twice It's All Right
why the fuck are all the top reviews for this so bad?????? y'all are tasteless!!!
Goed album
Lovely and serious. Some eternal classics on here. I still prefer later Dylan.
Some of the most important songs from this era are on this album. Love how his guitar plays in your right ear and his voice in your left.
I throughly enjoyed this album several time over the weekend. For sure my favorite Dylan album so far. For me the strength of this album begins and ends with “A hard rain is gonna fall”. I have heard this song in pieces and in the background over the years and always thought it was creative and had a catchy melody, but I don’t think I really “heard” it until now if that makes sense. A few simple bars of music but lyrics and inflection in his voice say so much. Other notables include “Oxford Town”, “I shall be free”, “Masters of War”, and obviously “Blowin in the wind”. 4.5/5
Definitely the best and most enjoyable of Dylan albums dealt here so far. And I think that’s due to the utter simplicity. Just a dude sitting on a stool strumming away with wavering tempos, string drags, and not perfect at all. Yet, ironically the quality lies in the imperfections. I think I also relate to this album on the strength of hearing so many of the songs being covered by other well respected artists. “Blowin In The Wind” (Peter, Paul and Mary), “Hard Rain…” (Edie Brickell featured in Oliver Stone’s Born on the 4th of July), “Don’t Think Twice (Mike Ness of Social Distortion). A really good listen.
Just a boy with his guitar and harmonica singing about the weather. 4.25
I think this is my favorite Dylan album thus far...pretty much on the strength of the opening two tracks and Don't Think Twice, It's Alright. I also had the pleasure of listening to some of this in the car with my Father In-Law and having him mumbling along with most of the songs really enhanced the experience... 3.75/5
This is objectively a great album although I appreciate Dylan is a bit marmite (he definitely gets on my nerves on other albums). Not this one though. It wears the anti-war message on its sleeve but somehow you get a sense it is genuine and it didn’t seem cloying. Personal preference but his voice on this one is far better than some other albums where his style is infuriating. A true showcase of his singer-songwriter talents although it’s still not in a style I absolutely love so no 5 for me.
Where Bob Dylan, over some admittedly whatever guitars, delivers incredible songwriting and vocal performances. He's an artist I had been meaning to check out but failing to do, but the love is justified. Great vocalist, even better lyricist.
🦌
Solid album with some of Dylan's best songs. Notable are Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War, and A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall. That said, I tend to prefer his electric material, so while this is good, it probably is not my first choice of Dylan album to listen to.
Connected with this one, folksy but authentically so. These are songs that feel monumental despite their simplicity.
One the one hand, Blowin' in the Wind and Don't Think Twice are two of my favorite Dylan songs. On the other hand, there is so much bad blues on the rest of this album. It's pretty obvious this is an early project. All in all, I see how this is an important album historically and there are a lot of high points. On top of the hits, Master of War, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, and Talkin' World War III Blues were all standouts to me. I still like it but Dylan puts out better work over all.
The whole album’s is a reminder of how powerful one voice and a guitar can be. I don't own this one but I loved how political and poetic it is. Its very Dylan (duh). It’s acoustic and stripped-back—just Dylan and his guitar/harmonica, a string of songs that are by turns angry, tender, and razor-sharp. My standouts were “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” – “Masters of War” & Talkin World War III Blues
Tangled up in suede
do I know what rhetorical means?!?
Bob Dylan- I like his voice and the minimal folkyneas of it all. Some really great songs on here: don’t think twice, girl from north country. Corrina Corrina was refreshing after all the solo stuff. Also liked Wolrd war 3. Oxford town. Honey just allow me one chance. I shall be free. The one chord songs can seem tedious like down the high way and Dylan’s blues. I’d like a 35 minute version of this album.
Now I can see what all the hubbub was about when this dude went electric. The album is a delight, and young Bob is charming as anyone.
Half the album are folk songs written to reflect the politics and events of those times. Dylan chose great mentors. His folk songs are striking in their humanity and empathy. This album contains some classics.
1963. This album was actually enjoyable for my ear with Bob Dylan being more folky and speaking his mind about many political topics. Not as droning and annoying as other albums.
Lyrically fantastic
here’s an opinion entirely unrelated to the album itself: can hollywood PLEASE STOP with the biopics of singers/bands who are still alive oh my god. first it was elton john, then queen (rip freddie mercury but queen is still out and about performing with adam lambert last i checked) then it was bob dylan and now it’s the mf beatles???? with barry keoghan as ringo starr???????? stop the madness i can’t take this anymore bob dylan is alive and well nobody needed timothee chalamet crooning for a whole movie and i stand by this opinion so come at me
I came into this thinking “oh no another unbearable Bob Dylan album, might as well get it over with” but this was actually really enjoyable. Fun, poetic and socially conscious. I’m starting to understand the hype of this guy
bob dylan. pretty good. got some hits. others i don't know. will need to listen again.
Eigenlijk echt nogal goed. Ik wist dat hij goed nummers kon schrijven, maar er waren ook maar een paar momenten waar hij de hoge tonen niet haalde en dat was het
BORN TO HARMONICA / VOLUME IS A FUCK / 鬼神 Deafen’ Em All 1963 / I am freewheeling’ man / 410,757,864,530 PIERCED EARDRUMS
I enjoyed the singles on this album quite a bit and it easily has some of my favourites of Dylan's work but as a complete package I enjoy a lot of his other stuff more, even some of the live albums. 8/10
The album starts off with one of the greatest songs of all time, Blowin' In The Wind. Throughout the album, Dylan's voice is amazing. The way he blends hopefulness with melancholy, in both his words and the way he delivers them, is just beautiful. The guitar work along with the harmonica popping in occasionally is a treat to listen to. The content of the songs speaks true still today. Other great songs are Girl From The North Country, Masters Of War, Don't Think Twice It's All Right, and Talkin' World War III Blues. Best song: Blowin' In The Wind
Amazing folk album, don't think twice and girl from the north country are two of the best love songs ever. Blowin in the wind and masters o war are great protest anthems. Album does drag a little in the back half with the last 6 songs which is why I'll keep this at 4
Yeah pretty strong record.
OK, so there are lots of famous male singers that are really not good singers (lookin' at you Billy Corgan and Dave Matthews), I guess the appeal lies in the music and lyrics? I love this album, but when I think of the songs, I smooth out the vocals, or maybe just sing over them? When I sit to listen, Bob's voice is as grating as his harmonica. I am a study in conflict, because these songs are great. For optimal enjoyment, get the lyrics and sing along (loudly).
Timothee Chalamet could never
Masters of War feels very relevant still.
It did all begin rather modestly, didn't it, and so earnestly, too. The recent movie also sheds light on what he was up to here, though inscrutability remains the overall effect, even as this young and innocent-seeming age. The literary excellence of the lyrics and the innovation of expanding forms are clearly on display here, even if there’s the slightest hint of “eat your vegetables” in hearing it today and even if one is cynical about Dylan’s presentation of himself. This is an undeniable and early manifestation of genius, with five clear lasting hallmarks for folk music.
Classic
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Great
Liking the talking blues and talk-y style more than I remember, enough already with the harmonica, dont think twice is an incredible song
Luistert lekker weg met indrukwekkend schrijfwerk. Het slagwerk op de gitaar brengt me in beweging. Sommige nummers zijn wat lang.
Klassiker, otroligt snyggt omslag. Det är det bästa från folkeran, men min Dylan är elektrisk och peakar på blonde on blonde
I might have been made biased because I quite liked the recent movie, but this was a great example of folk which I don’t normally give much shrift, I can see why he crossed over and quite quickly grew his fandom. Probably will revisit.
The more I hear the more I love. This dude is a fucking bad ass. Love it. But not 5 stars love it. 4 folky stars.
Actually liked this which surprised me
Bob Dylan as stripped back as possible, and it works. I think his strength has always been in songwriting, and that's what I tend to pay attention to most. This is just really good folk music that doesn't do much more, but don't think twice, it's alright. 8/10
I liked this one. Better than the last Dylan this list gave me, anyway.
Surprisingly hard to rate this one. By my count, 5 or the 13 songs here are among the greatest written in the past sixty years or so. But (not surprisingly, I guess) there's a pretty big drop-off from the best of those to the filler. Still, this is an essential album for everyone to listen to if they care at all about popular music is the second half of the 20th century.
Stupendous album. Iconic.
Soft-revolution music from one of the most influential musicians in the history of the United States. Poetry at its core with music added after the fact. My favorites from this album: "Blowin' in the wind" "Masters of War" "Girl from the north country" "Don't think twice it's alright"
Enjoyed this a lot. "I shall be free" is a funny song lol
A classic album from an artist in his ascent to greatness.
Never listened to much Bob Dylan, always knew he made some great songs, but something about him just didn't click with me, or so I thought, and boy was I wrong. You can hardly find a purest form of music than this, a guy with a guitar and harmonica, singing about real world problems, spreading love and joy, instead of war and miss fortune. The lyrics and themes are excellent, they sometimes have a humorous note to them, but they are always down to earth and talk about the problems and struggles we are facing as a society. The album is infinitely fun to listen to and is really easy going. This album was a nice breath of fresh air, looking forward to more of Bob Dylan.
Whilst I prefer Dylan when he goes electric, I can't deny that this is a really fantastic album.
I grew up avoiding Bob Dylan, hating his nasal twang, his surly reputation, and folk in general. But damn, you gotta give it up for this album. Really exemplary storytelling, accompanied just so by the guitar and harmonica. I look forward to repeated listens to enjoy the writing and the mid century characters he evokes. I appreciate the political consciousness too.
oh jane is going to be so excited for this one
1963!!! Ahead of its time
I know there are lots of people who don’t care for Dylan’s style, or the way his voice fluctuates in pitch as he sings, but not me. I dug this album, it just clicked with me. I found the lyrics to be the right kind of humorous, and the instruments to just feel right. It just fits perfectly with the type of folk music I really enjoy. I would definitely go back and give this another listen.
Never really listened to much Dylan. Liked it. Particularly Masters Of War
Dylan's Blonde on Blonde was my 1st album here and it did spark a major re-appraisal of him by myself. I don't think this is *quite* top tier throughout but there are more than enough glimpses - Girl from the North Country is a fav even though I prefer the Secret Machines version of it...! It's pretty great for a 21 year old - as far as the 60s song writing goes I think he pretty much catapulted himself to the top of the pile with this and would stay there for another 2-3 years. Iconic cover, too...
A great album. Excellent lyrics and harmonica playing of course. Not too many things wrong with this. 8/10 (4/5)
Masters of War feels very relevant still.
After having watched A Complete Unknown recently, it’s somewhat serendipitous that this record comes up. I hadn’t listened to much of Dylan before seeing that movie but appreciated what he’s done. This record is a Dylan classic with many tracks that characterize him. Melancholy tone, easy melodies and rhythms, very impressionable lyrics. Really enjoyed this one.
Good
I came in with not so high expectations, and the album honestly surprised me. This album is timeless. Still holds up today. The harmonica is a bit much at times, but overall, a solid album. 3.5 for me Favorite Songs: Blowin' in the Wind, Down the Highway, Corrina, Corrina Least Favorite: A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Pretty good.
Of course I'm an acolyte of The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan: why else would I have I seen A Complete Unknown on Christmas Eve, opening day!! It would be one of the more laughable Best Picture winners of recent memory, if that upset indeed comes to pass. But what that movie gets right is that it does not attempt to crack the enigma of Dylan — the unknowability is the point, and that permeates the songs here, particularly the protest songs that define the record. A hard rain's gonna fall, and there's nothing any of us can do to understand it, let along influence it. "The executioner's face is always well-hidden," Dylan wrote when he was, stunningly, 21. "I'll know my song well before I start singing." I love the photo of Dylan and Suze Rotolo on the cover, such a stark image of him as this real, physical being. What an out-of-body experience it must have been for her to hear Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right for the first time. It always makes me think of Alvvays' Pharmacist: "You know it happens all the time/it's alright." I mean, the influence is everywhere. The Adam and Eve bit of Talkin' World War III Blues echoes through The Hold Steady's Cattle and the Creeping Things. You seen what happened last time they started? I heard things ain't been the same since. It's a bit frontloaded, and I lean towards the Highway 61/Blonde on Blonde sound. This record is still a miracle.
Not typically a Dylan fan. I'm still not, but this is the best version of himself I think. How can I think I don't like this album if I love John Prince so much?
I tried SO hard to like this. The guitar is great. The lyrics are thoughtful and interesting. Why spoil things by singing and playing that fucking mouth organ? As the album went on I got more used to his voice and by the end it was ok. Almost like a pastiche of himself. The mouth organ was a bit more difficult to love. You got lulled into a false sense of security and then... oh shit here it comes again! But a bit like a screeching child a you do kinda get numbed to it in the end. How old was he when he made this? 22? He sounds sounds like an old man. I tried so hard to like this and I think in the end I did.
This is very new for me, have to listen more to see what I feel.
good but maybe too much harmonica and a bit repetitive
This is my second Bob Dylan album that I’ve actually listened to front to back. And it wasn’t as grading as I thought it would be, but it also didn’t blow me away. Like I can appreciate the political commentary being made on the album but sonically the album is a lot of the same. The tone changes throughout the album but the sound doesn’t. My favorite song on the album is the biggest departure in sound out of the whole album, honey just allow me one more chance. I really liked how this song seemed whimsical and silly while the rest of the album was somber and pointed. This seemed to be the only song that was almost aimless, and I appreciate that. Sadly I can’t rate the album off of one song alone.
Look, I know it's a highly rated album, and of course there are some great songs, but on the whole it's a little rambly and shambly.
I'm surprised by how much more I liked the younger folkier Dylan than Blonde on Blonde Dylan (which was on my list quite recently). I was aware that his fans felt betrayed when "Dylan went electric" but I'm surprised to learn how few years passed between this album and Bringing It All Back Home—less time than a kid spends in high school!
My favorite Bob Dylan Album...cover artwork. I just really like that photo.
why does he look like Timothee Chalamet
4.5
I cried.
Impeccable songwriting as always from Bob, but just not that pleasant to listen to him perform
3.5
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All-time classics mixed with some juvenalia
I like this album because it the melody and the artist's voice is very calming. I also enjoyed the genre of music!
I kind of like it because it has a very happy melody and I like the genre
Have you ever wanted to listen to some oldish country music? well in this album you can listen to it! The song the blowing in the wind has some harmonic music. I didn't really like it because it isn't the kind of music I listen to. So I don't really recommend the song to you. I give it ⭐⭐⭐ Have you ever wanted a song based on politics? well in the song masters of war it is! I like it because you can kind of hear the drums and guitar and the singing is really good. I would recommend it! I rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Have you ever wanted to listen to some music with a lot of guitar? well in the song the rains gonna fall it does! I would recommend it because the singing goes along with the guitar play. I rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐
What genre does Bob Dylan's music fall under? I like "Blowing in the wind" because it sounds really nice. The harmonica and acoustic guitar really work well together. I like the folksy music and lyrics. I like "Masters of War" because it's so true. The lyrics are excellent. They portray what world leaders and rich/powerful people avoid the war and let others do the dirty work. I liked "A hard rain's gonna fall" because Bob Dylan sang well. His singing voice was very good. It was better compared to other songs. I would recommend this because the lyrics mixed with the music makes for great songs.
This js my second Bob Dylan Album and slowly im getting used to it. I do completly understand why he is in this list.
The moment I hit play, it felt like the perfect time for Dylan. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Sure, it’s somewhat monotonic—some might even call it boring—but this time, it resonated deeply with me.
great folk & anti war songs. just not something I’d put on regularly
Mix of humor and withering sincerity
Banger album. Many great and timeless songs on here and you can quickly understand why it stood the test of time. Not a 5 for me though as Bob Dylan is just a little bit too... repetitive for a whole album.
Appreciating the simplicity of production- a man, his voice and guitar. Such a contradt to so much of what I listen to these days. But packed with so much complexity and layers in the lyrics. Masters of War could have been written for right now. "That even jesus would never forgive what you do"...what an evisceration Girl from the North Country such a deep sense of longing. " If you're traveling in the north country fair Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline Remember me to one who lives there For she once was a true love of mine" Talkin about world war 3 blues. Such a quirky and comic look at the state of fear and absurdity created by the possibility of nuclear war and the fear of communists
Don't Think Twice is an absolute stunner, best song here. Hard Rain and Masters of War are great too, not sure if that's just familiarity speaking but they're heads and shoulders above everything else. Blowin in the Wind is great but overplayed so hard to hear it afresh. Harmonica and talking blues is definitely not for me on the whole.
Good
He sounds so old for being so young when this album was produced, but I know he was a smoker for a bit. Such a classic sound, he really did have a big influence in music.
interesting to think ab how many central pivot points the Bob Dylan Legend spins on, where depending on ur point of entry u may have an entirely different base-level idea of what the Bob Dylan Legend even is. the rock-slanted music nerds who get in through highway 61 have a different perception of him then those who couldnt be grabbed by anything other then the confessional mask-slip of blood on the tracks who have a different perception then people like me who have heard a Bunch of his records and see him as defined more by his impish chameleonic qualities then anything superficially consistent. often left entirely behind are the original greenwich folkies who first defied him before declaring him judas! but for however non-vindicated they were by history, this is the record that makes me understand them the most...maybe not even my fave pre-electric dylan record at this point, but a spellbinding warning shot of just how Much he was capable of doing. tracks are hilarious, sad, blissful, bitter, wise, foolish, small and warm, huge and cosmic, extremely weird and extremely ordinary in turn. and all so Attainable which is one of the appeals of this kind of music i suppose...u could just be One Guy with a guitar and/or harmonica and theres still no limits on what u can do
Enjoyed this one.
I’ve been a little underwhelmed by the Bob Dylan albums I’ve listened to to this point, but this one was really good - definitely my favorite so far. Some excellent tracks here, and basically no duds. I really loved “Masters of War.” Highlights: Masters of War, Blowin’ in the Wind, Girl from the North Country, A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall 4.5
this album always makes me feel calm and i enjoy it so much. feels like im blowing in the wind
noniin ja dylania ennen kun paskiainen meni saatanaa palvomaan. bylan. manageri tiesi, manageri oli kurvia edellä, ei antanut pikkupojan haaveilla liian isosti.. pelkkää akustiikka rämpytystä muuta ei tarvita!! sanoi manageri aikanaan.. sitten tämä saatanan riiviö, vintiö konsanaan meni ja perkele kinttujaan heiluttaan. tämä albumi on kuitenkin vähän pretentious mutta seuraavat aalbumit ovat 5 tähden arvoisia: kiss -destroyer, smashing pumpkins - siamese dream, oasis - definitely maybe, oasis - whats the story morning glory, beatles - abbey road, boards of canada - music has the right to children. terv. henkilö joka ei ansaitse kuunnella musiikkia, musiikki on semmoinen taiteenpalanen että jätetään se pois ja katotaan vaikka niitä maalauksia... vaikkapa bob dylanin maalauksia heh masters of war
Very good. I don’t like bob dylans voice much, but I give praise for how great a songwriter he is.
Harmonica, twang, and groovy… Good mellow listening
I don't have a great deal to add to the conversation that hasn't already been said about this album. We all know the impact Bob Dylan's voice had on music in the 60s. He was 22 when this album came out.
Great album, but probably a slight step behind The Times They Are A-Changin’ (though it’s been a while), and at least two behind Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited, Blonde on Blonde, and Blood on the Tracks. But that’s not saying much. It had been a while since I listened to this and the less famous second half is suprisingly funny.
This album starts really strong for me and teeters as it goes. It’s a solid listen - some of the songs are perfect 10/10 but not all.
i wanna see that new bob dylan biopic. why does timothee chalamet actually look like bob dylan incredible song writing here.
fuck me w that harmonica, it was amazing. a very bluesy album, pretty nice.
Not Dylan's best work, but this is the most important folk album of all time
I think this album is close to Bobbers at his best. It's good enough, but it's still not great. I think he's probably another classic artist where I'd rather just stick to a best of or two. That and Blood on the Tracks, which is genuinely very good.
Good album, but it just kind of sounds like one long song sometimes.
This must have been ground breaking when it came out. It's still not at all bad, and I feel obliged to award it 4 stars. Dylan's voice is a bit nasal, and I prefer his later material, but there's a number of standout tracks here that would make anything less than 4 stars seem churlish.
I married into a Bob Dylan family and I love that for me.
So many classics here....my favorites would be "Don't Think Twice It's Alright", "Girl from the North Country", "Masters of War." I've never been critical of his singing because the lyrics and overall vibe of his music overpower them....I just don't really care for the songs where he talk-sings. Every song on the track list on Wikipedia has a blue link, so I guess they are all pretty important. I really enjoyed this listen, but wouldn't take it upon myself to spin the whole thing again a week, or even a month from now. 4.5 stars.
Over time I have come to appreciate the lyrical depth and progressive ideals of Bob Dylan. This album certainly helped with that. Good stories with whit and charm, in addition to progressive messages that were topical in 1963. The nature of Bob Dylan's voice and the music could be a detraction at times.
There's some kind of chemistry in our brain that's wired to Bob Dylan saying the two words "It's alright." This was a super sad and depressing album. Trying to listen to this on New Year's Day was such a bummer. Most every song sank me deeper into my armchair with the mantra ... 'the world sucks...' The only positive to get me out of my funk was to listen to Bob sing "don't think twice, it's alright.' but even this, I pretty sure he's lying.
So much Bob Dylan on this list, but this is the album that put him on the map. Masters of War is my favorite Bob Dylan song but like most Bob Dylan, I like the songs best when sung by other artists (Eddie Vedder does the best Masters of War cover).
Don't listen to much Bob Dylan, but I'd say it's a welcome introduction, if not a little sharp on the ears. It's got blues, folk and ear-pirecing harmonica. It's nice.
This feels like sitting in a small room with someone who has a lot to say and a guitar to say it with. The songs are plain but hit deep. There’s no polish, just honesty, and it works.
I can't listen to this too much, but it is a masterpiece. I had to do some digging to see who that was on the cover with him. It's an interesting story and certainly a big defining inspiration to this albums content.
Great songs. Someone else should sing them.
Я не самый большой ценитель Дилана, что грустно, но этот альбом мне очень понравился. Минималистично, тревожно, и очень интересно. Лучшая песня - Blowin' in the Wind.
Ah, original folky Bob Dylan now. Yup, it’s good. I suppose the thing to strike me most is the confidence in the lyrics and the delivery at such an early stage in the career. Impressive or cocky? Probably both.
i’ve already listened but decided to listen to it again. such a peaceful and beautiful album, fav song has to be don’t think twice it’s all right
I'm not as into this album, but I still love to listen to Dylan's folksy goodness.
I try to imagine what this would have felt like when it landed in 1963. An era of early Judy Collins, the kingston trio, Peter Paul and Mary and Joan Baez. With this album bob Dylan rewrote the book that he would then go on to tear up - over and over again. He delivered an album full of songs that already felt like standards. Not as polite as his contemporaries - these songs are restless and full of gnashing teeth. The first salvo of a preeminent artist.
If big thunder mountain was an album. Don't usually listen to folk, but this was great. Felt raw and real
Was never able to listen to or enjoy this music until I was nearly 45 years old. Now I get it. 4 stars
Great album from a legendary artist.
Some real bangers here, quintessential Dylan classics!
Very cosy album, perfect for when you’re curled up next to the fire
4.5/5 Wow, I thought I hated Bob Dylan. Went into this album expecting to be put off by his vocals and political commentary, but ended up liking a lot of the songs. Very powerful and oftentimes timeless lyrics. Mixture of jaded and spiteful lyrics with lighthearted ones keeps this album from being too heavy.
I struggled with this one. I really like Bob Dylan even though his voice isn’t great. Stuck between 3 and 4. I’ve been rounding up through this whole thing.
Glad to finally listen to the full album. Lesser known songs are better than the (overplayed?) hits.
Dylan beginning to show his political chops. Good album, but still a little timid.
Nice.
Songs about social injustice are almost as old as music itself. I agree that Dylan was better at writing about it than most, but am feeling a little bittersweet about the “timelessness” of his subject matter. Would almost rather view these songs as “quaint” rather than “still relevant.”
This might have been the transition, but it’s not a great album. 3.5 Worth the listen, but not worth possessing. Yet, I feel for this guy.
Between a 4 and a 5 for me. I really enjoyed hearing this in full, having known many of the tracks but not realizing they were off of only his 2nd studio album, the first of which included most of his own writing. Pretty impressive for a 20-22 yo.
Many of my favorite Dylan songs are on this album and ranks as the best of his early acoustic era. Unfortunately, his haphazard harmonica playing on some of these tracks is an assault on the ears.
Even though Blowing In The Wind is the song that put Dylan on the map, I’ve always found it to be the weakest.
How does a 20 year old write such beautiful love songs as "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" or "Girl from the Northern Country"? How do you write songs that make a 30 year old guy cry - 60 years ago later? Also, I just love when the cover art perfectly compliments the content of the album. It’s not 5/5 for me though because some of the bluesy songs were less interesting to me
Enjoyable album. BD was a great lyricist but the meaning in the lyrics were there.
Simple, acoustic guitar and singing for all songs with some harmonica in some, very good plus it’s Bob Dylan
Okay
I’ve never liked his voice but the songs here are so so good.
Learning I’m finally old enough to really appreciate Bob Dylan
Classics. Iconic. And sort of mah.
The song Masters of War was one i hadn't heard before but appreciated.
It's good, obviously, but the most important thing it did was make me finally bump Highway 61 to the 5/5 that it deserves. If any other folk songwriter tried to get by with these extremely limited and simplistic guitar melodies playing on and on for minutes on end across the entire album I would go back in time and supflex them until they learn how to make more compelling melodies. Luckily for this Dylan guy, he also happens to be one of the greatest lyricists that music has ever seen. So, like, he gets a pass. But only him. You're not Bob Dylan so don't try this. I see you.
bob dylan is an amazing songwriter. that's all. 9/10
8/10 This was good. Really great folk songs Favourite Song=Blowin in The Wind Least Favourite Song=Down The Highway
Really good stripped down Dylan album with great acoustic guitar strumming and excellent harmonica. I listened to this a day after 2024 American elections and the lyrics, “All the money you made will never buy back your soul. And I hope that you die and that your death with come soon” made me think of Trump. I really do hope he dies soon. 4 stars
“his voice is so weird waaaah” none of you would survive joanna newsom. folk is my favorite genre of course i love me some bob dylan. first song i remember hearing from this album was chris thiles cover of “masters of war” and it changed my life. minus a star for that fucking harmonica and for what he did to joan baez…..
Amazing Bob Dylan solo. Would gotten five except a couple of songs sounded very similar
Kind of undeniable. I find a lot of his later stuff his voice grates on me, but this feels very key, like a base foundation of a lot that came later, whilst not feeling like overly simplistic or lacking depth or production or whatever.
Bob Dylan can be hit or miss for me, but this album has always stood out. I really appreciate the simple, minimalist instrumentation. It keeps the focus on the lyrics. The whole album leans on Dylan’s vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica, with a raw, stripped down production that adds an intimate, down to earth vibe.
very good, if a little repetitive. Still Bob Dylan brings emotion to every song and it was a very enjoyable listen. 8/10
Buen álbum, me gusto mucho el sentimiento anti guerra que trata de transmitir, imagino fue muy reelevante en la epoca
Favorite track: Blowin in the wind other picks: girl from the north country, hard rain's gonna fall, don't think twice
Decent album. Much less like a homeless guy mumbling.
In this folk classic, Dylan who I always have a sore spot for puts out multiple classic tracks . Blowing in the wind , hard rain gonna fall are amongst my all time favs .. .. However I have to admit the album had some slower spots and doesn’t offer much in its instrumentals ( as folk music rarely does ) … Regardless the lyricism , and my fandom for Dylan and the classic status of half a dozen tracks here makes this a solid 4
Great storytelling. Music is pretty good, a couple of hit or miss spots. Harmonica is good in some spots and a bit of a nuisance in others. Overall great to listen to.
Loved all of the songs that I knew from the album, and still could appreciate some of the ones I hadn't heard before. The Mr. Clean reference caught me off-guard.
Absolute bangers. I had to recreate this album cover on my trip to NYC back in the day.
I like it.
Not a Dylan fan but most of his music is solid enough and so is this. Knew about half of the tracks. Solid 4.
A Hard Rains Agonna Fall is my favorite Dylan song. Overall, Freewheelin is a fantastic album. Would be cool to stumble across one of those $35k copies in a half priced books.
Real Music.. Great story telling, accompanied by acoutsic guitar and harmonica. Sometimes it doesn’t take more than that…
Not the world's biggest Dylan fan, but if I had to pick one it's this. Have loved "Don't think twice it's alright" for a long time. Very yearning, wistful music, to me.
Perfectly crafted.. perfect Lyrics and gorgeous Melodies. Still relevant to this day. Didn't enjoy the song "Talkin' World War III Blues", too repetitive. My favorite song ended up being "Girl from North Country". Overall, i really enjoyed it.
3.5
真豪庭吗？词真很少看（我的
It's an absolute travesty that this book/generator only has 7 Dylan albums. There should be more. More albums, more harmonica, more Dylan singing. 3.84
Альбом неплохой, атмосферный. По проценту в топ лучших не попадает, но субъективно, вполне претендует на топ-3. 15.10.24
"It's President Kennedy callin' me up / He said, My friend, Bob, what do we need to make the country grow? / I said my friend, John, Brigitte Bardot / Anita Ekberg / Sophia Loren / Country'll grow." The songwriting on this one's worthy of the acclaim. Favorites were "Blowin' in the Wind," "Masters of War," "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall."
One of maybe 100 or so objectively ‘important’ albums that I’d have no qualms about making a list like this, even if I didn’t like it. As it happens I do like it. I like the mix of worldly, political themes with some surprisingly playful, light-hearted lyrics - often in the same song. Of the big hitters, Don’t Think Twice is my clear favourite. Timeless. The acoustic guitar backing is generally easy on the ear, too.
Great musician - great Poet. Relaxing songs
Very fine songs.
Pinnacle Bob Dylan album filled with plenty of reasons why he is regarded as one of the greatest American Singer/Songwriters in history. He's a powerful songwriter with a lot of stream-of-conciousness style lyrics, but they always just work. Masters of War is my favorite song on this album. He's a force.
Nice!
Poignant, important, timeless whilst being the soundtrack for a generation and change. Some truly iconic songs on here. 4.5/5.
I could never claim to be a huge Dylan fan. Most of my knowledge has come from classic rock radio or movies. Unfortunately my first experience with harmonica players was masters like Howlin Wolf or John Popper. Dylan’s harp sounds elementary in comparison. Paired with his nasal drone, nothing historically drew me in. There were a few big surprises on this album. First, I didn’t realize that his album so prominently displayed in the Tom Cruise move Vanilla Sky was totally acoustic and just him. Second, his cover of SecretMachine’s Girl from the North Country is pretty good, considering it was made 30 years before them. And third, so many of his songs are so relevant today. Blowin’ in the Wind, Masters of War, A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall, Talkin’ WWIII Blues could be played today in a Boulder coffee shop and be considered new. I still dislike his harmonic, but I respect the man and this album.
I'm assuming this will be our first foray into many Dylan albums. Dylan is definitely an acquired taste. I've been exposed to his music my whole life but it gets more interesting the older I get. I've only recently got into the albums and expanded beyond the greatest hits. His catalog is daunting to say the least. "Blowing in the Wind" and "Don't Think Twice" are all-time classics and are undisputed in my opinion. I enjoyed the humor on some of the songs like "I Shall Be Free". "Corrina, Corrina" sounds like 21st century Dylan. Obviously, this acoustic period is pretty awesome and some people wished he would have never plugged in. I'll look forward to some of the 'electric' Dylan albums later on.
For my general, initial disposition towards Bob Dylan, refer to my ★☆☆☆☆ review of "Blonde On Blonde" (#56). And, two of his albums later, I still think the world really needs to get over its obsession with that man, jesus christ, this here album's Wikipedia article has Over. 2. Computer. Screens. Of. Footnotes Alone. However. I don't mind fingerpickin' acoustic folk Bob Dylan. At all, I've learned. "Girl From The North Country"? The four songs "Hard Rain" to "Oxford Town"? I mean, there's the world's most grating harmonica, yet... I wanted to end this with "Won't Play Twice, But It's All Right" but I'm playing it again. Huh. Scratchin' a Five here.
4 - liked this a lot more than the other Dylan track. He’s obviously pandering to a wider audience. I just think his voice doesn’t flow enough for the folk songs he sings, hot take
Absolutely brilliant - so nice to hear the duality Vs. electronic stuff. Great for moving into the coop in LA! Very solid 3.8.
This album sees Dylan moving to stronger songs beyond the basic fold songs of his first album. Some of the songs on this album are stunningly good, though some are not quite so strong. I'm not a huge Dylan fan, but I see this album as on a trajectory toward his first truly great period - from bring It All Back Home through Highway 61 to Blonde on Blonde.
I'm a sucker for harmonica.
Some of his best work
01) Blowin' in the Wind - 10,0 02) Girl from the North Country - 8,0 03) Masters of War - 7,5 04) Down the Highway - 8,0 05) Bob Dylan's Blues - 7,5 06) A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall - 10,0 07) Don't Think Twice, It's All Right - 7,5 08) Bob Dylan's Dream - 7,5 09) Oxford Town - 8,0 10) Talkin' World War III Blues - 7,5 11) Corrina, Corrina - 8,5 12) Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance - 7,5 13) I Shall Be Free - 7,5 TOTAL: 8,08 (81/100) Current ranking: 98/308
Just a man and his guitar. It’s all Bob really ever needed. A couple of songs, it’s the first time I’ve heard the original version. I’ve heard covers, mainly from the Dylan 30th Anniversary Tribute (a must). But the original versions are just as effective, if not more. Definitely recommended. Top tracks: “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “Masters Of War,” “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright”
The most Bob Dylan sounding Bob Dylan album. Not my favorite, but still up there.
I love Dylan’s uniqueness and authenticity. This is not my favorite album of his but it’s still really good.
Classic
A nice comforting album definitely one of Dylan's best!
Gotta be one of the most accessible and lyrically logical Bobby albums Along with some great, simple guitar playing Some actually pleasant storytelling that you only need a surface-level grasp of social contexts to get what he’s often talking about Strong 4
Previously rated: Highway 61 Revisited (4/5) Blood on the Tracks (4/5) Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert) (4/5) ************************************************** Social commentary without being a holier-than-thou woke scolding a-hole. I like that. Some good humor as well. Would have liked to hear more than just acoustic guitar and harmonica though.
Corrina Corrina is one of my favorite songs. Bob Dylan is a legend, songs are timeless
I actually just heard this for the first time a couple of weeks ago after watching Dogfight! Super super pretty, especially Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right. Bob Dylan was also my first ever concert lol!
for the first time in my life, dylan clicked! I have been a lifetime skeptic of his even though I know I should like him... i like his influences (seeger, guthery ect.) and his politics (at least in the 60s)... but something about him never clicked until today! generally my issues is that he is sorta one of those songwriters that is trying to say a lot in his songs and they come along wordy and almost preachy, for whatever reason today, altho I could feel those things... i was totally charmed! Worried I'm about to go down a deep rabbit hole but let's see lol
8/10. Bob Dylan is a master of folk music. Despite the simplicity of this album, it is really enjoyable. :)
4 pretty good
Seminal album in the annals of folk music. Some tunes aren't my favorite, but overall listenable and meaningful. Tragedy that "country" and "folk" get combined into one.
Clássico Dylan
I have always avoided Bob Dylan albums because his voice aggravates me somewhat. But, somehow, for the most part I was able to see past that and listen to the music which on the whole I found to be beautiful. I know there is probably other Bob Dylan albums on this list and now I am ok with that as this record has helped me see past the sometimes annoying voice.
Well, well, well, well, well. We meet again, Mr. Dylan. I said well 5 times because this was my 5th album of his, making Bob Dylan the first artist on the list to give me 5 albums. However, the spread of those albums was not very even as my third through fifth albums of his were all in the span of a month. Because of that, I wasn't as passionate about the music my reviews for Time Out of Mind and especially Highway 61 Revisited weren't as positive as they could've been otherwise. I might even have to relisten to the latter to see if it's worthy of being a 5 or not. In that review I "requested" for at least two more months before another Dylan album. And would you like at that? It's been four months without one! I'm okay with that, and I am in the mentality to properly praise Bob Dylan. However, that doesn't mean that what I have to say is entirely new. A lot of what I'm about to say is repeated from other albums of his. His singing is still very love-it-or-hate-it. I myself still feel mostly positive about it though, especially earlier in his career. Speaking of which, this was only his second album ever! And you know what? For being his second album ever and his first one to be mostly comprised of Bob Dylan originals, it's really good! The musical contents are a lot more simple than later albums. All songs but one are just Dylan's voice, guitar, and harmonica. This creates a more personal atmosphere of sorts that allows this album to excel in its simplicity. But as is always the case with Bob Dylan albums, the songwriting is the highlight. I cannot stress enough just how good of a songwriter Bob Dylan is. The album's opener, "Blowin' in the Wind" is probably Dylan's most iconic song, and for good reason. It might just be one of the best songs I've ever heard. I also really like "Masters of War." It's weirdly aggressive but in the best way possible. However, I do still have complaints about this album. It's not perfect. I think that the wonder I had with the first few songs died down a bit near the end and I don't think that's just on me. I do feel like the beginning of the album is stronger than the end. The latter half is still good, but not quite as good. It's not as cohesive of an experience as something like Blood on the Tracks, my current favorite Dylan album. So, overall, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is an impressive, albeit somewhat flawed, album that showcases that Bob Dylan had a lot of talent going into his second album. I'd go so far as to say that this is his true debut, and the beginning of a long and fascinating career. High 4/5.
Loved - in my folk era Reviewed 20/08/2024
This album would be perfect if it was a little more energy to it, concerning both instrumentation and vocals. The lyrics and writing are possibly the best of his generation. His unique voice is debuting finely. The production works with no great flare, but the instrumentation was a bit sparse. That being my only complaint, I loved this album and always enjoy listening. 4/5
non me l'aspettavo! molto interessante
I think his lyrics are amazing and thought provoking. His music takes a background to his words so the messages shine through. However, between the subject material and his voice it can be difficult listening to an entire album. Better in smaller doses.
better than the last dylan one, very good
Loved this album. I definitely need to sit and listen to it again with the lyrics in front of me to appreciate him as a lyricist, but I'm looking forward to it! Highlights were Masters of War, Down the Highway, and Don't Think Twice, Yeah It's Alright.
This is probably the best album I'll never listen to again.
Really great folk album, this alone made Bob Dylan one of the greatest song writers of all time, and one of the best in the sixties. I used to be a big fan of Bob Dylan, listing to his catalog all the way up to the 00's. Tracks like Blowing in the Wind and Girl From Northern Country are so amazing, but my fave has to be Masters of War. Such an eeri song for the time. This is one of the greats albums of all time and anyone wanting to get out of the hip hop space needs to listen to. Also if you are into music as a career like me then you basically have to listen to it. Just an amazing outstanding album. The only takeaway will have to be that Bob Dylan did better on Highway 61 Revisited.
Boring but creative
Loved it
4 out of 5. First time listen. Bob Dylan and folk in general aren't really my thing. The rambling way he sings his lyrics can be fun and as a musician he's talented, but this wasn't written for me in mind.
Blowin' In The Wind, The Girl From The North Country, Masters Of War, A Hard Rains A-Gonna Fall, Don't Think Twice It's All Right, Corrina Corrina, and I Shall Be Free? Dylan shows the world he has potential.
A classical Bob Dylan.
4.1
Already listened to before. A lot of songs sound the same but there are plenty of fresh and notable songs. Very comforting album.
Solid album- has a couple of my favorite Dylan tunes, though unlike a few of his top-shelf albums it does have some tracks that just don't land for me.
Not my favorite Bob Dylan album so far, but this was pretty good still.
There is something so classically American about this album. You can hear how instrumental this is for shaping so many different genres. It's impressive that he is able to do more with less - vocals, a guitar and a harmonica is all it takes to put this together. There is something crisp and clean about the simplicity. My only issue is that a lot of the album sounds pretty similar due to the lack of unique instrumentation. It doesn't feel right to give it a five when there are other albums that can make more novel sounds, use richer production or are more varied.
Extremely stripped down compared to the Dylan I'm used to, but it is honestly extremely refreshing, as while melodically I prefer the later era's fuller sound, the lyrics here are so easy to just dig yourself in to, and Dylan's voice is honestly so charming here. People like to say he can't sing, but I feel like this album shows he can subdue his cadence, and make something that is pure, unadulterated folk. It may feel like it checks out too early on the album, with a lot of the B side being filler or just not as good as the A side, but there is a lot to like here, and it's honestly just impressive that Dylan could come into his own only two albums in. In a world full of jazz and classical, this album really put us into a new realm of music, and I think it deserves a lot of credit for that. The British Invasion may have flipped pop and rock on its head, but this flipped songwriting on its head.
Enjoy him
Like a walk through Bob Dylan's life.
да ну его
Great way to start. Obvious life-time icon tracks here. Not something I would listen to every day but very happy to finally hear it in full.
Another great album
More Dylan, and there really isn’t much to it but it does just work. An artist I feared but that is actually pretty good.
I know it's a bit random which albums you get each day, but it doesn't seem fair to the artist/band to get one of their albums fairly close to another, and this seems to be the case for me with "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan", sadly. It's a good contrast to "Bringing It All Back Home", thankfully, but still. It's really impressive that most of the lyrics on this album are his own, given how iconic they've become--for him and many, many others--and how his previous album was more of a collection of traditional songs. I hadn't heard many of these songs before, and really enjoyed the lyrics (although I've never really enjoyed his voice/timbre); highlights for me among the previously-unheard are "Masters of War" and "Bob Dylan's Dream" (the latter in part from the 19th-century source tune "Lady Franklin's Lament"). And I think this is the first time I heard his original version of "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall"; very powerful. Sadly, too many of his protest-oriented tunes remain incredibly relevant, a testament to the lasting strength of his songwriting talent.
Good vibes loved it
So much to love about this album. Don't Think Twice is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Good but old
Really good.
I mean it’s a stone cold classic Bob album with some of his best songs (masters of war, don’t think twice, blowin in the wind, girl from the north country, Corrina Corrina). I love bobs acoustic side so much dude. Unfortunately the bluesier cuts on here are kinda missed for me which brings it to a 4 instead of 5. Great classic album.
Pure vibe. Loved it.
B-A-N-G-E-R 🗣️
Don't Think twice It's All Right really got me. Some tracks were less memorable, but I immediately replayed half of this
To me, this is Bob Dylan at his finest, but I can understand why it's not everyone's cup of tea; this isn't exactly in my regular rotation, as it's not "fun" to listen to. Still, there are some all-timers on this album, including "Blowin' in the Wind" and "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall."
good mix of anti-war/protest and "help me girl, i'm so horny" songs that's a lot of harmonica
A rock classic