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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
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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
His talent is undeniable. Hard Rain and Blowing in the Wind are all timers. The harmonica and droning voice make listening to too much Dylan irritating. This is way better than his later mumbling droning tho.
This one is tough to rate. I think there are some of the best songs every written on this album. Don't Think Twice, Blowin in the Wind, Masters of War, A Hard Rains A-Gonna Fall. Incredible. But there are just enough filler tracks like Bob Dylan's Blues that I have a hard time saying is a perfect 5.
Blowin' in the Wind A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall Don't Think Twice It's All Right Oxford Town It's a great album with so many standout songs. I'm not the biggest harmonica fan, but Dylan's songwriting more than makes up for it.
GREAT!
I think I’m starting to get what’s so great about Bob Dylan. It’s a mood.
Can't deny that this is powerful shit. Masters of War still hits harder than just about anything I've heard from modern artists. There's a couple of goofy songs at the end though, and it's clear that he hadn't perfected the goofy side of his lyric writing quite yet.
A great Dylan. It drags at times but has two of the all time great songs in “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” and “Girl From the North Country”.
Nice bit of Dylan
Several superclassic Bob Dylan songs, but also a bit too much filler which could have been avoided if the album was cut to 35-40 minutes.
Bobs Dealin’
Country isn’t my thing, but I could see how Bob Dylan could ring-ish
Ainda bem que esse foi o primeiro do Dylan que apareceu para mim, porque é inacreditável que ele tem 7 álbuns nessa lista. Para esse 4 estrelas por ser o primeiro de músicas autorais, pela relevância histórica e porque acho que ainda era inovador, para os próximos com certeza 3 estrelas no máximo e olhe lá.
Almost seems the very definition of a classic folk album to me, against which almost every other the folk lyric is measured.
Classic songs Blowin in the Wind and a Hard Rains a-Gonna Fall do make this album required listening. The remainder of the album is observational, protest and what one would expect to hear from Bob Dylan.
A solid Bob Dylan album. Not his best or his worst. Pretty average for Dylan standards. 4/5
"The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" marks a pivotal moment in Bob Dylan's career, showcasing his emergence as a leading voice in the folk music scene of the early 1960s. Released in 1963, this album captures Dylan's raw talent and lyrical prowess, solidifying his status as a profound songwriter and social commentator. With timeless classics like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," Dylan addresses pressing social issues and personal reflections, blending poetic imagery with compelling melodies. The acoustic simplicity of the arrangements highlights Dylan's distinctive voice and guitar work, allowing the powerful messages in his lyrics to shine through. The album's mix of poignant protest songs and introspective ballads creates a dynamic listening experience, reflecting the turbulence and optimism of the era. While some tracks may feel repetitive, the overall impact and historical significance of "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" cannot be overstated. "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" stands as a testament to Dylan's influence and artistry, earning it a solid 4 out of 5 rating.
So much better than that live album of Dylan's I had last week (Live 1966). This album is awesome! Favourite songs: Blowin' in the Wind, Girl from the North Country, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright", "Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance" Least favourite songs: Down the Highway, Oxford Town 4/5
Contemporary folk, singer-songwriter. Another singer I'm not a huge fan of. I've always enjoyed the instrumentals for Bob Dylan, good acoustic and harmonica playing all around. But his singing voice just never really clicked for me, it's like he's straining to hit notes or something, I don't know. I was surprised while listening to this album to find that I had no problems at all with it. Super solid blues, very mellow vibes with great lyrics. Very strong performances with. Vivid, direct, passionate. Great length, not too much fat. Overall a great album, was very impressed. Might revisit, I quite enjoyed this one. 4/5
A perfectly enjoyable Bob Dylan album
Good Bob Dylan album
7/10
Very personally conflicted by the amazing counter-culture lyrics and his vocal style and the abundance of harmonica. I feel like this is what people think white music sounds like. I still think I overall enjoy it because his voice goes well with his style, and those fucking lyrics carry so much meaning! 4.0
Another classic I grew up to. Very old now
Bob Dylan’s big breakthrough deserves to be labeled as such. To have songs like “Don’t Think Twice…”, “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “Girl From North County,” and the massive “A Hard Rain’s…” all on the SAME ALBUM is pretty ridiculous.
I lik Bobs music
Really liked the folk music
Bien, pero no es de mis favoritos.
Bob Dylan's got all the right words, and has left me with none to write here.
Folk hero
Bob Dylan is no doubt a musical genius and will be regarded as such forever. I understand why younger generations might not see it that way at present as they are living too close to his time and they quite rightly have their own favourites and may disregard any music which is a million miles away from what they like. But future generations will talk about Dylan in the same breath as all the musical greats. Dylan in particular will be looked upon as being in the first wave of 60’s popular music and responsible for its development so this album will be highly regarded whenever Dylan is talked about. So it really is an album you need to listen to. You might not like it and there are tracks on it I don’t but it is musical history. Personally despite what I have just said I didn’t like Dylan at the start. That’s why I say you need to mature to appreciate his musical value. His later albums, which no doubt will be on this list, have greater depth and substance. This is just simple and straightforward folk music with a political kick towards the protest movement of the 60’s. As a musical historical document it is worth a 5/5 but as I must judge it on my musical tastes and enjoyment goes to a 4/5.
Parts of this are beautiful, and parts of this are smug as hell. A lot of the protest stuff probably hit a lot harder in 1963. But it’s still a good listen out in nature, and you can’t deny that it’s revolutionary.
Great vibes
This is the first of many appearances that Bob Dylan will be making on this list. Whether that is a good thing or not, the influence of this one man is undeniable. Dylan became an icon of a genre, and more broadly an era as a whole. And I’m glad that I get to start with his “debut” album. I’m aware it’s not actually his first album. But it contains the first examples of real original material from him. And honestly I believe it he comes out swinging. Dylan immediately makes himself present as one of the most forward thinking and intelligent lyricists of his time. I don’t know if I like his music enough, or if I’m hipster enough, to say he’s the best of all time, but his writing skills are nothing to scoff at. You just never really know what he’s gonna say next. My personal favorite would have to be, “Half the people can be part right all of the time and some of the people can be all right part of the time but all the people can’t be all alright all of the time. I think Abraham Lincoln said that. ‘I’ll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours’, I said that”. When your first real album contains a passage like that, it’s certified golden. Honestly, with all of the craziness going on both in my life and in the rest of the world, and also all of the very intense and loud music I consume on a daily business, it’s nice to tone things down every once in a while. I don’t listen to music so stripped back and intimate all that often, but it’s a welcome change of pace. This is about as simple as folk music can be. Just Bob, his guitar, and his loud ass fucking harmonica. Like really, how is that thing so loud? But it feels really good to hear something so chill. I think everyone deserves to spend 40 minutes of their day with Bob Dylan. It’s healing music. Rating: 8/10
really enjoyed ! downloaded 1 2 4 7 10, 11,12
Didn't realise how little I knew about Bob Dylan. I just assumed I knew stuff because it's Bob Dylan, a household name. Turns out I didn't even know he sang Blowin' in the Wind - which I quite enjoy... Now having listened to the whole album, I quite enjoyed it. It was simple, but I kinda felt that was right for where I'm at today, so yeah. Bob Dylan scores favourably.
This is the Dylan album that cemented his legacy and made him a cultural and political icon, his first album of originals, and he was only 22. Obviously a lot of classics on here, including two of my all time favs "Hard Rain" and "Don't Think Twice". The best part, this isn't even in my top 10 Dylan albums.
its okay
Good stuff.
Good acoustic album with quite a few good songs.
I realise it's culturally important and I like Dylan but a prefer the more electric stuff. Good though.
Listened to this while playing Imperium Classics. I really dislike Bob Dylan's voice. That said, this album was so much better than i would have expected. This is Bob Dylan I can listen to.
Ætli þetta sé ekki uppáhalds Bob-inn. Mæli með að hlusta á Don't think twice og fara svo beint á eftir í besta coverið af því með Grýlunum! Tveir mjög andstæðir pólar, en svooooooooo gott, hvort tveggja!
solid album.
This album is line watching a classic old action movie. I usually like modern stuff better, but i have to acknowledge that my entire conception of the genre (and all that modern stuff) was shaped by this movie. Does it hold up? Yeah, and someday I'll do a poetry analysis of all those damn lyrics.
What is there to say but a classic. Just Bob telling us how it is. By the end it got a bit repetitive so I would usually listen to the songs on their own and not all at once.
He came onto these tracks mad as hell!! Really great stuff.
I like
I love this album, such beautiful songwriting and iconic sound that influenced a lot of other music and media that I enjoy
First time listening to a Bob Dylan album. Pretty good. He has great storytelling, but I have a difficult time remembering a lot of what was said throughout the whole listening. About half of the songs were just okay, which I think is the problem for me with folk albums. Some of it is thought provoking, however. Great first half of the album. Good closer too. Standouts: Blowin’ in the Wind, Girl from the North Country, Masters of War, A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall, and Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright.
Classic
Great lyrics as always but nasal vocals and repetitive folk-blues aren't to everyone's taste, including me.
Pure, unadulterated Dylan
Liked it
made me want to play the harmonica and line dance
I’m a big fan of Big Bobby D. Not my favourite of Big Bobby D’s, but Big Bobby is still putting out some Big Bops in this.
More like the Freeballin’ Bob Dylan
One of the greats doing what he does best. I love how this album is mostly stripped down to, him a guitar and harmonica. The lyrics are powerful and poetic 4.5
Niet heel bijzonder gewoon lekker
s.s., Friedenslieder, 1963 -> 4
The album that Bob Dylan blew up. Absolutely essential listen to understanding music history, specifically in the 1960s and the continued evolution of folk music and it's popularity with hippies. Three absolutely essential tracks (you know the ones), but I'm also partial to "Girl from the North Country", both this version and the version on Nashville Skyline. I think it's a great album, and I'll listen to it from time to time, but I think it doesn't quite reach 5 stars for me.
Excellent stuff….
76% 4 👍
Class 4.5
Don't hate me, but I just found it repetitive. He's a brilliant lyricist, and "Blowin in the Wind" deserves avery accolade on the planet. But it didn't work for me yesterday.
Sad af. But good
sorry bob, cant say i love this album as a whole. love the songs here, but it gets dull. i cant explain it any further really, a big portion of the songs are easily 5 but the album is a 4 maybe a 3 even.
And today is a guy and his guitar, with the occasional harmonica, which I always enjoy. Cool to hear Dylan’s early musings. Really dig his lyrics and the simplicity of the guitar. Love Girl from the North Country!
Good for his first one. Blowin’ in the Wind is great. A couple lesser songs. Good length for a Dylan album.
Masters of war is a 5. Probably my favorite of his albums so far on this list.
3.5
Don't think twice, it's alright was the best song.
I love the songs I know, liked the songs I did not. I feel like when discovering new songs I need the lyrics in front of me. Classic cover + some true classics.
I have loved this album since the first time I heard it when I was 16. Except Masters of War, which I always skip because it is such a bad contrast to the song before it, “Girl From the North Country.” Also like this version of GFtNC better than the Dylan/Cash duet.
This is an interesting album even though I'm not a big fan of Bob Dylan.
I don’t mind a bit of Bob. Mum would be happy to see me listening to this! Random but I like
Geil
Blowin' in the Wind- 4.3/5 Girl From the North Country- 3.5/5 Masters of War- 5/5 Down the Highway- 3.7/5 Bob Dylan's Blues- 4.3/5 A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall- 4.7/5 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right- 4/5 Bob Dylan's Dream- 3.9/5 Oxford Town- 4.6/5 Talking World War III Blues- 3.8/5 Corrina, Corrina- 4.1/5 Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance- 5/5 Shall Be Free- 5/5 Total- 4.3/5
Good album. Better appreciation for Dylan. Think I'll give this another lesson over the weekend and could probably up my rating of 3.5/5.
This man cant sing... but he can write
A fun folksey album to get lost in
I liked this album. Hard Rain is one of Dylan's great deep and complex commentaries. It's also got that "Henry, my son" call and response which is reminiscent of Irish and English traditional song. Don't Think Twice is definitely my favourite and Blowing in the Wind is a classic. Some of the other songs didn't really catch my attention but, of course, it is only his second album.
Better than I thought. Bob Dylan never was my favorite but I enjoyed this album a lot. His songwriting does capture you if you sit and listen for more than a song
It's epic-esque. A few big hits mixed with some other commentary that oddly carries through to today.
There are so many comical Bob Dylan impressions where they slur garbled, nonsense words and really dial up the twang that I sometimes forget how good Bob really was. Unlike the exaggerated impressions, he does have a really endearing, folksy/bluesy voice and - at least in his early work - can actually "sing" at times. I thought the songs on this album were mostly poignant, hippy, protest songs - which I dig. Classic Bob Dylan. Worthy of the list.
Old Bob Dylan, not quite easy listening music, but very deep lyrics. I like it.
Liked it far more than expected if you're in the right mood
Stimme einer ganzen Generation. Nicht meiner, aber das Album ist wirklich groß. Macht Spaß den Texten und der Musik zu lauschen.
It'd Bob Dylan, one of the greatest. It should be 5 stars right? Nostalgia says yes, but when I relistened to this I just meh'd out.
This is not my favourite Dylan album. I find some tracks a bit too jarring (eg Down the Highway), and I've got to be in the right mood for it not to grate. But when I am in the right mood, I thoroughly enjoy it. Scrapes its fourth star with DTTIAR.
Great to revisit the classics from an icon!
could not listen on spotify
A storyteller of the highest order. Thoughtful, insightful, revolutionary. Sadly, I always get hung up on his voice. Otherwise 5 stars.
Oh hey it's all the folk covers I've heard. Blowing in the Wind is a great song. Masters of War reminds me of the Lisa Simpson union song for some reason. My one complaint is it's a bit repetitive
With wit and vivid imagery, paired with his strained vocals, The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan conveys a rather charming humility, with themes reflecting the milieu of post-WWII working class America, from culture to civil rights to politics
Just all-round evidence of a genius
Never been much for Dylan but this was enjoyable enough for 4 stars
Como todo el grueso del trabajo de los 60's de Bob Dylan, este trabajo se siente sumamente influyente, con letras sumamente introspectivas y trabajos que rescatan las tradiciones Folk de Estados Unidos, creando un disco unitario e identitario. Recomendable para todos quienes son fanáticos del género.
Nice and relaxing music. I know that Bob Dylan has some really great hits, but these hit hard back in his day.
Great album for walking to LIDL for treats
Super easy to listen to, but didn’t blow me away. The “hits” were great. There were some odd ones though.
this was an enjoyable listen. the songwriting is top notch and the music is nice and folky. i appreciate bob dylan's unique voice and harmonica chops so i guess that's a plus. kinda wild to see this baby of a man on the cover (looks like he was almost 23 when this was released) and hear the classic bob dylan voice, which always sounds about 70 years old to me. some classics here and the rest are nice, evocative tracks as well. favorites: blowin' in the wind, masters of war, a hard rain's a-gonna fall, don't think twice it's all right
I like the special, in this LP, Corinna!
I love this album. It's a little strange in some places but all together kinda beautiful. It felt like I was listening to music with my dad.
Bob needs an editor and to take a breath.
Cool
Excellent poet and song writer but as a performer....just not for me.
8/10
💖 honey, just allow me one more chance 🗣️ 8️⃣
Skip track one (heard a few too many times) but love most of the rest. Great stuff done on just a guitar (1 track had drums I think). Thank Bob finally something very good.
it really starts to come together on this one and Dylsan os the BEST
Never listened to Bob Dylan on purpose before. Classic American folk, very warm, very homey, very cool lyrics.
I hear Dylan's influence on artists of the 60s. John Prine, Johnny Cash share an similar style to their music from this time. The Americana lyrics are representative of things going on in 1963. "How Many Roads" stands as a cultural plight of a changing stance in America.
Listening - it's Bob Dylon. Some songs are overrated, others are insightful. I pull the ones I like & don't worry about the others.
While I’m not a big fan of Dylan’s voice, the song writing, style and melodic sounds were hard to turn off.
Bob Dylan at his best.
This is a good Dylan album. 4/5
En algunos momentos se hace un poco bola.
Classic folk album! Very personal.
I learned that Don't Think Twice, It's Alright is originally Bob Dylan, not Waylon Jennings (Or Peter, Paul and Mary).
Interesting to listen to this again, the young Bob in quite a raw state.
As far as Dylan records go, it's not my favorite but it was solid nonetheless. Some absolute classics on this one. Standout tracks: Blowin' in the Wind, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, Don't Think Twice It's All Right
I feel like Bob Dylan healed my soul. Definitely will listen again.
👍 4/5
A fantastic and influential Bob Dylan record. What it lacks in groundbreaking and interesting instrumentals it more than makes up for in lyricism. He has a great way of pulling you into his emotions and keeping you there.
Never listened to Bob Dylan before. Really captivating. 4/5
the seeds of greatness are here but he’s too self-conscious and clever, he has yet to suffer for real
lets go harmonica!!!
The more Bob Dylan I listen to in my life the more I appreciate his music. It’s not overly complex, but the poetry he weaves into his songs makes me want to stop whatever else I’m doing and listen. Literature in song form with harmonica and guitar. No huge complaints from me, the first half of the album is better than the second. My favorite songs were Blowin’ In The Wind, Masters of War, and A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.
Bob Dylan was 22 when he wrote this. Can you imagine sounding like that at 22? he had no choice but to take the career he did.
I admit I’m not much of a lyrics person, but I can’t deny the achievements in this album.
Definitely a worthwhile record, though I much preferred the bittersweet love songs to the protest songs on the album, which give a better sense of the much better albums to come.
Not one of my favorite Dylan albums, but very good. It’s got some 5-star songs, but I hate Bob’s stream of consciousness/joke songs. This album is a bit uneven. I recently saw the terrible musical The Girl From The North Country, and have been on a Dylan kick lately, because I wanted to remember that he’s actually good. I’ve enjoyed it and have listened to this album in the past couple of weeks, but I listened again.
like this album, it's a classic
Dylan is a genius. Not a huge fan of every song on this album, but it's still fantastic. And where his writing journey went next level.
Very Very Very Good first Bob Dylan Album. Feels like sitting at a campfire and someone playing the guitar and singing.
I gave the album two listens because I realized after the first that I didn’t give Dylan’s lyrics the attention they deserve. After all, though Bob Dylan is a singer, guitarist, and harmonica player, he’s fairly mediocre at all three—what makes him great is his songwriting. His lyrics are witty, poetic, at times humorous and political. His simple and effective. The album is so stripped down, it’s rather difficult to rate it on the same merits I’ve rated other albums. When I think of other albums from the early 60s, I think there’s a maturity to Dylan’s lyrics that are beyond his years. I think it’s an excellent collection of songs, but I wonder whether I’ll ever feel that an album of his can be a 5/5.
Lyrics are beautiful
Bob Dylan's iconic second album. I really great piece and work/art and one of my favourites from what I've listened too of Dylan's discography. Can't get enough of 'Masters if War' either.
A superbly important musical artifact. But I'm still going to give it four stars. As I said yesterday, Dylan is a wonderful poet. And this collection features some incredible tunes. His arresting lyrics caught me several times on my listen, and I was left in awe of the emotions he could capture through only his words and his harmonica. But at the end of the day, it's a little musically boring and his nasally singing voice is an acquired taste that I've yet to acquire.
So I understand why this album is in the book. It's the first time that Bob Dylan really shows he is Bob Dylan. This is how his original songs were first introduced to the public and there are about 7-8 good songs on here, especially the brutal "Masters of War." I can't deny this album belongs in the book, but this is not the Dylan I prefer because there are just a ton of words. I could not just pick up this album and listen to it, because of the number of verses. Going from "Talkin' World War III Blues" to "Corinna, Corinna" leaves my head spinning. One song makes it seem like Dylan was bored and just amusing himself with lyrics and the other is a very well-done song with an actual rhythm to listen to. If this album was just 8-10 songs, I think I could listen to it more often, but it's an incredibly influential album and deserves a spot in this book.
His voice makes me feel nostalgic.
Very good.
Something magical about listening to a young bob dylan. Masters of War is one of my favorites. Dont Think Twice gets my vote for best breakup song ever. not kust a record but a historical artifact.
Bob Dylan is an excellent songwriter, among the greatest, but as a musician he's OK. What I do like is that he does his own thing without caring too much about critics. This is a good intro to Bob Dylan's discography.
The beginning of Bob Dylan as a songwriter. It's hard go overstate his significance as a lyricist. This album is such a statement of the early 60s and would have been unparalleled at the time of its release. Musically it's generally sparse, which doesn't make for great background music. But it's not supposed to be. The music is a vehicle for the lyrics that deserve attention.
Opens with the classic "Blowin' in the Wind", and also includes "Girl from the North Country", "Masters of War", "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" and "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right".
Wow! Klasse! Aldri hørt ordentlig på Dylan før dette albumet og kan nå offisielt regnes som en fan. Rørende og sterkt. Dette likte jeg skikkelig godt.
Overall, quite enjoyable. Definitely some classics here, though a few of the songs Bob's like "then I went to school... where people though I'd be cool... but really I'm a fool... I need to steal the jewel..." and it feels like he's just sort of making it up as he goes.
good background noise
Bien, pero no es de mis favoritos.
Really good album. Starts off incredibly strong with blowing in the wind, and while the rest is good, it just can’t top the first track. Overall it’s still a really nice album with some fantastic guitar and lyricism. 4/5