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Masterful songwriting and a general pleasure on the ears. Loved it.
All-time classics mixed with some juvenalia
Can't be bothered to write a melody; Can't be bothered to sing a whole line; Can't be bothered to tune his guitar; But he's a musical geEEEEEEEEEnius. Because the words, the Words, the WOOOOOOORDS Well I can't HEAR the words; cuz the man is obviously wrestling with ConstipAAAAAtion.
I don't like it because it isn't the type of music I like and I cant really hear him singing I would recommend it to people that like this type of music.
I didn't like this album because it sounds like country music a bit, and Im not a fan of country music, I can't really understand the words he needs to talk louder. One thing I did like though was the rhythm of the instruments but not a fan of the lyrics. I recommend if you like country music.
I rate blowing in the air a 2 star because it really not for me. I rate masters of war a 3 star because they are talking about war. I rate the hard rains Gonna fall hard a 1 star because I don't really like it and its not for me.
Song:blowing in the wind I like this song because it's country and my dad will play like country songs and they are great songs. Song: Masters war i Like this song because the artist is saying words but each word rests and then goes. Song: the hard rain is going to fall I kind of like it because it kind of sounds weird
I like this album because it the melody and the artist's voice is very calming. I also enjoyed the genre of music!
Country music is not very good. I think this album is bad because I'm not a big fan of country music. I don't like the voice of the singer and it doesn't flow with the guitar in the background. I think the lyrics aren't that good and they don't sound good with his voice or the guitar. I would not recommend this because I feel like the people I'm friends with like the same music as me.
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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I like both of the songs because i like the music and i like the way he sings and i could understand what he is saying . i would recommend it because the songs are really good
Have you ever wanted to hear a country song? If so, then this song is perfect for you. In my opinion, I personally didn't really like this album because of the genre of music it is. The first reason I didn't really like this album is because his voice is too country for me to enjoy. Another reason I don't really like this song is because I don't like the instrument that are playing in the background because they are too stringy instruments. I would not recommend this album because in my opinion, you have to like very specific music to like these songs. I kind of just feel like it's too much of a straight up country song to enjoy for a lot of people.
my opinion is I don't like it and I would not recommend it because the first reason is that it's sad. second I don't like like the instruments. Third it just kinda weird. The second one I give a two because I just don't like it for many reasons. Third one I don't like, because its out of pitch and I don't like country songs.
i didnt like this ablum because the songs felt a little to old for me and the voice soiunded weird and cracky and sounded like he was losing his voice i wouldnt recommed to peoplen who dont like old music but if do listen to this
I don't like it. i didn't like this album because the song song sad and i don't like the vibe of the song but it's okay like if someone was playing it i wouldn't say anything but i wouldn't want to hear it ever again. I don't like the second one because of the voice and i don't like the vibe either it's basically like the other one. the last song is okay it's better than the other 2 i wouldn't recommend it either unless you like country music and I don't like that but if your a person who likes country then I would recommend it.
in my opinion I didn't really feel good or didn't like the first song. I like the second one only because the meaning. the third song I liked because of the background music
I don't like this because its not my type of music. I do like this album because it has a good beat.
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.
do you like country music? well then this is the album for you, i don't really like it because i don't really like the way the guy sounds and the harmonica noises, but for some people it might be the best album they've ever listened to. overall I wouldn't really recommend it, but its okay, all the songs sound the same.
Bob Dylan's music is an interesting type of music. I thought the album was just okay. It wasn't the worst music I've heard but not the best. I think "Blowing in the Wind" was good. I like the rythm and instrumentation to it. I didn't like "Masters of War" as much because of the beat but I liked the lyrics more. "A Hard Rains gonna fall" was the best one in my opinion because it has the most modern and happy feel to it. I would recommend it for people to try because you don't know if you're going to like it unless you try it. It's different from modern music and it's nice to listen to.
I knew the first 2 songs and I love them so much. Just for these two songs I think this album deserves a 5. I really enjoyed other songs too. Whole album is well-balanced and gentle and even tender I'd say. Also the message is presented quite clear but not aggressive in any sense.
Good
Dare I say folk Dylan at his best. High highs on this joint, with some of his best guitar and voice only songs- girl from the north country, don’t think twice it’s alright, a hard rains a’ gonna fall, masters of war, blowin in the wind: just there that’s about half the album! Sure, some fo the other cuts on this LP lack the same strength/staying power, but as a front to back listen they slot in more than fine. The covers at the end are solid, too.
classic, so influential to folk music
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.
I don't care for americana, country or folk, Dylan is especially bad for my ears, especially in his older age, the nasal gratings are too much for me. Like I've said many a time, I'm not a lyrics forward person and this album is all about lyrics. It literally only has acoustic guitar in the background, "harmonica solos" and not much more. I find it incredibly boring, as far as the music goes.
great folk & anti war songs. just not something I’d put on regularly
you can infer the reason that I won't go and watch "A Complete Unknown" although I am a Timothée Chalamet stan from this album. because I am afraid that he would perform the song in a too faithful-to-the-oringinal way. in a sentence, i know he's good but just meh. to quote a popular review: [strums guitar gently, starts singing] “How many Bob Dylan albums must a man endure, before he’s free of this god forsaken list? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.” [abruptly stops strumming] …wait, no it’s not. Seven. The answer, my friend, is seven. 3/5
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.
What else to say about Bob?
This is what *my* soul music sounds like - the piercing harmonica notes, guitar strumming, with his troubled voice, and thoughtful, smart lyrics. This album reminds me of my Dad, it reminds me of being in college and finally being ready to get schooled on some of music's all-time greats. A front-to-back listen makes me feel sad, melancholy, but somehow hopeful. An American Classic.
Loved the world-building, poetry of the lyrics and the snarky/salty personna that occasionally comes through. Long album, and tracks feel same-y after the first third. Not a fan of the high pitched, long harmonica solos. Skipped the last 4 songs.
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
For what may as well be a debut album in terms of original songs it has quite a few iconic tracks. Some tracks seem to just be a stream of consciousness nonsense, but through this 1001 journey I've heard some other folksy singers like Joan Baez that helped open up my ears to what used to be a nails-on-chalkboard nasly vocals of Dylan. Some songs still hit my ear the wrong way, but I think a couple of these will get into a playlist or two. As I went back to add those songs I realized autoplay was on so it grabbed a couple other tracks and I've got to roll back some of the review score, but I'll leave what I wrote. The opening track was probably my favorite now that what I thought were the ending songs were from different albums. The dream song and I shall be free stood out as oddball tracks. "Masters of War" is almost too appropriate for today, Jan 20, 2024, inauguration day. Hopefully things don't get to the violence part of the song, but the majority still applies. Dark days. Favorite track "Blowin in the wind" 3/5
ok Bobby old friend
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.
This one had me Blowin’ In the Wind.
Good
good times, just get very tired of Bob after a little bit.
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.
3.5
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.
classic iconic
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
tuve q empezar de nuevo porque me arrepentí del nombre del proyecto pero me toco otro album god q ya tendría que haber escuchado asi q no le hace que tierno que es tiene unas canciones muy buenas pero tiene otras que son muy malas y muy largas mis favs: masters of war, a hard rains a-gonna fall, don’t think twice it’s all right, bob dylan’s dream i shall be free es muy mala
His voice is definitely something of an acquired taste, and if you can't get over it I totally understand not liking this album. I've grown to appreciate it, though, and with it the incredible songwriting that Bob Dylan showcases on his best albums. I think he strikes a perfect balance between cutting lyrics with social critiques, and making music that is just nice and pleasant to listen to.
Too instrumental for preferences or my current feeling of life.
Day 82 - Forgot when this was generated lmao BBBBBBBBBoring. 2/5
Another Bob Dylan album that I thought was totally fine but all the songs nevertheless sound exactly the same.
1. uuind - 2 2. country - 1.5 3. uuar - 1.5 4. highuuay - 2.5 5. bluez - 1.5 6. fall - 2 7. right - 2 8. dream - 2 9. touun - 1 10. uuorld - 1.5 11. corrina - 1 12. chance - 1.5 13. free - 1.5
this album always makes me feel calm and i enjoy it so much. feels like im blowing in the wind
Blowin' in the Wind is a classic. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right is a personal favorite. And with Bob Dylan's Blues and many other excellent songs, this is a 5-star from me.
It was very interesting to hear his take on his social surroundings and also describing how he would sleep with various amounts of women during this time of his life as well. I thought it was an interesting contrast between showing him as an artist, and also showing him as a human being, and I think that he had to say the instrumentation on this album was really really good. I can’t recall the track that I was listening to. It might’ve been the last one, but it really gave me a sense of who Bob Dylan is and why he is so culturally important to music
He was still a baby
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.
Tip top. Another from my teenage years.
Harmonica, twang, and groovy… Good mellow listening
Need to listen to it properly as Alex has informed me to treat Dylan as less of a signer and more of a poet. Giving it a 6/10 for now but that could go up. Film coming out next week too.
an all time classic
Good ol' Bob
Bob be spitting bars. Who cares what his voice sounds like when the songwriting is this strong and the lyrics this poetic. Thought it might be a 4 going in because I prefer electric Dylan, but nah, this is a 5. This is exactly what I want from Folk.
This album is a snapshot of America at the time. It's soft, filled with sorrow, and empathy. It's calming yet controversial. I found myself singing and humming along without even knowing it. Song writing, epic.
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.
He has a few songs I like, but a whole album is too much
Some songs I enjoyed but mostly wouldn't go back to listen as it's not the type of music I like.
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.
Iconic sophomore record that established Bob as the voice of his generation. It’s authentically-steeped in the American folk, blues, and spirituals traditions, as well as traditional English folk — and these considered head-nods to the past create a rock-solid platform for his strongest talent, storytelling. He tells raw, critical tales about the anxieties and melancholy that defined the early 60s. I really identify with his insistent otherness, his commitment to the socialist-leaning morality of Pete Seeger-esque folk (who I adore), and his critical view of current events on this record — all of which is tinged with his personal brand of skewed melancholy that my soul really gravitates toward as I get older. Historically cited as one of the best albums of all time, Bob’s arguably greatest record is a quintessential example of the outsized importance given to white male artists during the rise of the pop music critic culture we know today, the vestiges of which we’ve only started shedding in the last decade or so as western anglo hetero cultural dominance is being leveled out for a more inclusive landscape to flourish. Is it worthy of all that notoriety? For sure. But with 60 years between its release and today, the cult of Bob feels archaic. He always hated the ‘voice of a generation’ monicker anyway, and viewed himself more as an opportunistic conduit more than anything. He summed this up himself in an interview around this record’s release: “The songs are there. They exist all by themselves just waiting for someone to write them down. I just put them down on paper. If I didn't do it, somebody else would.” If he was up-and-coming today with the same spirit he had then, he would def align with the liberal stances that dominate today’s pop culture, and the stories defining our times would be filtered through that same world-weary kid from Minnesota to similar ends. What would a contemporary bb Dylan have to say about transgender rights, the culture of inclusivity, the rise of technology, and the continued injustice in the world today?
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.
Blowin’ in the wind is fantastic, the rest was kinda mid
Enough f'n Bob Dylan already.
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
This is the 3rd Dylan album given to me by this list and I'm still not a fan.
I tried, I really did. That harmonica sounds like an unoiled merry-go-round.
I'm more of a fan of electric Bob. And I'm a sad sack of a shit but even this is too much. I get why people love it but it's not really for me.
Somewhat shamefully this is the first Bob Dylan album I’ve ever listened to the whole way through. I’ve been doing a lot of Jewish anti war / anti occupation organising for the last while and it can be particularly isolating. I’m (only a little) older than Dylan was when this was recorded but the mix of social and interpersonal strife is absolutely familiar. There’s a lot of older activists who’ve been around since the Vietnam protests and, like this album, they’re a good reminder of perspective. Social movements take time, things seem hopeless, we’re constantly taking two steps back for every one forward but ultimately, I think, good people win out in the end. (Also it helps having recently been done dirty by a huge Dylan fan) An easy 5/5 Favourite tracks: all of them!
Lo siento. Lo he intentado muchas veces en la vida, pero no puedo con Bob Dylan. Me parece muy buen tipo, pero no encuentro la fascinación por su obra. El disco me pareció eterno y las canciones tremendamente repetitivas. No, no soy fan.
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.
Some great songs
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 really enjoyed this, so much so that I feel like I've been missing out by not really listening to Dylan. While the production is simple- dude, guitar, harmonica, it fits perfectly. There's nothing to get in the way of his words. All the more folk-y stuff is top notch. I love the Talkin Blues style and Dylan I'd one of the best I've heard do it. There's a few songs that feel like poetry with a guitar. While I usually don't care that style, I love what Dylan does in that realm. He makes things feel like they carry more weight- fuck your rhyme scheme or rhyming at all, I got stuff to say. Favorite song is easily Masters of War, it feels timeless. The minor chords give the song a dark and brooding feel, the lyrics and delivery are so raw- he's mad, you should be too. It reminds me of a few emo/alternative bands acoustic sets, feels so emotional. There's nothing less than great on this album, no skips. I like the not so serious stuff, love the serious and emotional stuff. Easily a 5.
Might have been good if I lived in a small town and never heard rebellious music before. Jacob Dylan is the superior songwriter.
I married into a Bob Dylan family and I love that for me.
"How many roads must a man walk down before you can call him a man?” "Seven!" "No, Dad. It's a rhetorical question." "Rhetorical, eh? Eight!” Dylan is a hard pass for me. I get he’s a fantastic song writer tackling the big issues of the day, but these songs would be better sung be anyone else. I’m sure they would have still let him play his harmonica, but someone should have taken that mic out of his hand. Still gets 2 ⭐️ for his prolific lyrics, but buddy needed to take some singing lessons.
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.
papo reto não suporto mais bob dylan
é bob dylan definitivamente. acho melhor quando ele pega a guitarrinha, mas num foi 100% chato não, só monótono.
he has wisdom and a voice beyond his years. what i mean to say is that he sounds like a 20-year-old senior citizen. hes got a few nice songs but its not enough for me to really get the hype
Terrible. This guy can’t sing, can barely play, and the lyrics are confused. I have no idea what the big deal has ever been.
Not his best.
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.
An epic and legendary albums with many of Dylan's finest works. Always a joy to revisit and timeless. I always discover something new in his words which are the main reason to listen to him.
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.
Such a great album cover. Is it the perspective? The lighting? The candid nature of their reactions to each other? I’m not sure what it is, but it’s an incredible photograph. And apparently it’s not just me, or just a good pic. Critic Janet Maslin summed up the iconic impact of the cover as "a photograph that inspired countless young men to hunch their shoulders, look distant, and let the girl do the clinging.” As for the music beneath the cover? Well, it’s Dylan. For all the range that implies. “Blowin’ in the Wind” is masterful, and “Masters of War” is my favorite anti-war song. Both demonstrate why Dylan is regarded as an iconic songwriter. But there’s also the unnecessary rambling of “I Shall Be Free” on the flip side of the songwriting kudos. And the harmonicas that overwhelm everything when they burst in. And Dylan’s voice, as he plays to its excesses too often.
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).
This is the album that got me into Bob Dylan. I love the acoustic guitar, especially the finger picking. The subject matter is a mix of scathing social commentary, love sickness, and whimsical nonsense. He broke traditional lyrical construction. Instead of fitting his message into 4 line verse or 12 bars, he fit them to the content. A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall is a great example. Each section starts with a two line call to his blue eyed son and ends with a two line chorus. But in between there are 5 lines, 7, 7, 6, and then 12 for the finale. This eschewing of convention is a microcosm for many other aspects of his life where Dylan went against the grain, like a folk guy going electric or skipping the ceremony to accept a Nobel prize. The album has 5 or 6 all time great songs while the rest might be my most-liked. This is my 2nd favorite album of time. I could listen to it on repeat forever.
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.
Masterpiece.
Relevant as ever, full of great energy and thoughtful lyrics
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.
Rating this less than a 5? Hey man are you crazy or something? See what happened last time this started."
What’s not to love, great time
Some very good, some not quite so good. I really don't mind his voice, but can we talk about that harmonica? Like nails on glass...
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.
I’m convinced every album of Dylan is just one long song with several pauses in it.
The 5th Bob Dylan album in my first 64 on the list. By my reckoning that means there will be 78 of his albums to listen to - yay! They do all tend to sound the same, although I liked this one less. Maybe the electric ones offer something more? Top track: 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.
FFS, enough Bob now
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
2*s Not my thing
Bob Dylan definitely belongs in the list, and especially this album does. Very influential, has several major "hits" and some of the most covered songs ever. I mean, all on one album: Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War, A Hard Rain, Don't think Twice! Dylan won't go into the history books as the best singer or harmonica player but that's not the point. His songwriting skills are the best and his legacy is clear. An easy 5 as a "must hear" album.
3/5
I was happy to see another Dylan album so soon - I was reminded that it has always bummed me out that I never gelled with Dylan's music, and then The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan came my way, WOW and WOW! This album already had me with that sweet and tender moment captured on the cover of him in a snowy street of downtown Manhattan (he was a just a cherub!) with .. looked her up, Italian American Suze Rotolo, then I llistened - 3 times through. This album is beautiful. Just beautiful, I swear I actually heard a 'CLICK!' and just like that, I get it - I have entered the Dylanrealm LOLLL .. part of the raw beauty of these tracks (and incredibly skillful guitar playing) is bc Suze couldn't deal with his rising fame and broke up w him, moved out and over to Perugia, Italy to study art for 6mos. WHAAAT!? This made me smile bc I studied in Perugia too and lived there for 8 yrs - Mike came to stay for like 8mos back in the 90s! Loving that connection and this album. Now obsessed w/ Don't think twice, it's alright and Girl from the North country. His suffering transformed into such beautiful, intimate music.
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.
Legendary words guy
Freewheelin’ got some true classics here. Strummin’ and a pickin’ off to a great start. Eventually his harp and voice win you over. The political message of Blowin’ In The Wind and Masters Of War had a huge impact with the younger (hippie) generation and all those anti ‘Nam. Best song is Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right. L = (1.7*s) for Blowin’ In The Wind only. Rest of the album is tough to listen to. J = (3.4*s) we’ll be listening to at least one more from Mr Zimmerman…
The start of the album is pretty classic but it's shimmer quickly erodes with each song. After "Don't Think Twice" you've about had enough of Bobby D's freewheelin. His finger-strumming and literature-style vocals were groundbreaking in the 60's but are only good for a few tracks before it starts to wear out. I don't deny that he's a good songwriter; his poetic lyrics, unique voice, and simple formula have created some true folk manifestos, but I'm more of a greatest hits listener here. A lot of this album was stream-of-consciousness over sloppy harmonica and I just don't need 50 minutes of it. 1.85 for the raw, messy acoustic set by Bob Allen Dylan Thomas Guthrie.
Sounds like Dylan was freewheelin as a hobo down the tracks on this album. The simple folkie tunes combo with harmonica and lyrics of struggles made me think of a rogue tramp hopping railcars and eating baked beans from a can. A lot of the same formula that made it tough to distinguish songs. Dylan can write and he gets better with age. This was a little weak and silly at times...1.8.
Bob Dylan has to be the most polarizing artist ever. At any given point he is a random mix of genius, frustration, aggravation, annoyance, and contrived bullshit. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is no exception to this rule. Blowin' in the Wind is a great opening track that sets the expectation high. From there it devolves into classic Bob Dylan fare which only gets worse as you continue to listen to it. It's hard to believe how obnoxious it actually gets in less than an hour. I'm always impressed how an icon of musical history and one of the world's most heralded folk music artists can make me want to punch him in the face so quickly. Bob Dylan is a musical icon for so many reasons. I've heard equal stories of how his shows range from transcendental experiences to absolute horseshit from various sources. For some reason his out of tune rambling is beloved by many fans. For others its a perfect example of how music from generations past is just a bunch of nonsense that doesn't hold up. While I recognize that Dylan has some timeless classics and is certainly a competent song writer, I land further on the side that he's an annoying blowhard who ignored all the advice over the years to shut the fuck up and cut the bullshit. Props to Bob Dylan for keeping it going and somehow carving out his spot in musical history despite the naysayers. I for one will give his stuff a listen when it pops up and quickly file the majority of it in the "what the hell am I missing here?" section. I lament the fact that we are about to see the release of the new Bob Dylan biopic featuring Timothee Chalomet. I expect to be spoonfed 2 hours of horrific bullshit that will surely flood the airwaves with more out of touch Bob Dylan discussions and shitty impressions. Sorry Bob but it's only 1.29 stars from me.
An absolute masterpiece.
Ok, I guess, one or two really good songs and others that I zone out on
If big thunder mountain was an album. Don't usually listen to folk, but this was great. Felt raw and real
It's one of Bob's first nine, therefore it gets 5 stars.
Off to a great start!
It took me a long time to warm up to Bob Dylan. This is a hit-heavy album, but that's part of the problem. I find "Blowing in the wind" and "Hard Rain is Gonna Fall" kind of annoying mostly due to just hearing them waaay too much. These songs are part of the reason I disliked Dylan in the first place. "Girl From North Country", "Bob Dylan Blues", "Don't Think Twice, Its Alright", Oxford Town", " I Shall Be Free, and "Talkin Word War III Blues" are all fantastic, memorable songs. Absolutely deserves to be on this list, but there are other Dylan albums I enjoy more.
Not bad
I wasn't overly impressed with this.
Everyone says Dylan is a genius. Although he has one other album before this one, this is where his genius begins. His weird humor, his anti-war lyrics, his deceptively simple tunes. Sure, he has a reedy voice and his harmonica is palatable at best, but these are still some of the best songs ever written, and skillfully delivered. 5/5
Dylan har jo bare ikke den sprødeste stemme i verden, MEN må give det er rigtig kreative teskter, kan godt lide brugen af mundharmonika osv. Synes det er underproduceret men der er selvfølgelig hele idéen. Synes dog det er federe end f.eks. Willie Nelson, nok hovedsageligt pga. jeg er mere enig med det politiske budskab og så også brug af mundharmonika til melodier.
My favorite Bob Dylan album, angry, funny, worth re-listening
Fabulous stuff
Classic Bob, classic album
When people say they enjoy this I think they are lying. It's dreadful. A painful listen.
Admittedly, I only knew a handful of Bob Dylan tracks before and felt that he is overrated. Listening to this album changed my mind to some extent. Still not my favorite artist, but his ability to craft universally resounding lyrics is astounding. Sometimes witty and sarcastic texts, sometimes clearly political (where he is at its best in my opinion). Standout Tracks: A Hard's Rain's A-Gonna Fall, Masters of War, Talking World War III Blues, Blowin' In The Wind
Was never able to listen to or enjoy this music until I was nearly 45 years old. Now I get it. 4 stars
nicht mein geschmack und sehr repetitiv, aber in einem sommerlicheren setting kann ich es mir besser vorstellen 3/10
Great lyrics. Voice is an acquired taste.
Typical folky, poetic, harmonica-ey stuff
Been really enjoying country and folk recently so this album really scratched that itch. There’s a good reason Bob Dylan is so famous! An almost perfect album
Somehow didn’t realize how close Bob Dylan is to pure country. Ty ought he was more rock somehow. This was an easy listen but nothing I was too crazy about. Very heavy on the harmonica. Also on talkin ww3 blues call me crazy but he sounds like Biden tryna sound relatable to a crowd in Arkansas or something lol
Great album from a legendary artist.
Love love love
Pure love. 5
Early Bob Dylan with some of his finest songs
Acoustically strumming Bob Dylan with loads and loads and loads of droning verses in each song is not my favourite Bob Dylan.
I was starting to understand why he is an icon. he is a poet not a singer. but this album just kept going and going. I think its the absurdity of it, and that's why people liked it. He is his generation's skibidy toilet. and probably one of the first versions of that. an excuse for kids to say you don't understand. Is it good? no. Did he do it first? well he was the most famous first. guess that gives him a 2. Looking forward to giving the rest of these ones, because I know this isn't the only dylan album...
Have to have Dylan…
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.
My favorite of Bob’s early folk albums. A timeless classic and the first sign of his burgeoning genius.
я не носитель аглицкого лангуаге - поэтому мне вот эти песни под пару аккордов на акустике с губной гармошкой вообще нихуя не дают. если там и пахнет нобелем - то я его не чую, простите.
Blowing in the wind is good
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.
снова бесконечная песня попробуй отличи) вроде одну или две даже знала. прости Боб, большой респект но я не могу слушать текст
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.
I know it's not what I'm supposed to think, but I don't like most of Bob Dylan's songs. He's got some admittedly excellent lyrics, but that doesn't apply across this entire album. A lot of the music behind his lyrics is pretty uninspired, too. And then of course, there's his singing. That alone takes a full star rating off.
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
Changed the world
Part of me hates this. I know it makes me a bad person.
country without the swing and a shit ton of harmonica. Dude sounds drunk in half of these but maybe its just the way he sings. People really love Bob Dylan but maybe im just not one of em
Classic, a bit boring
I really can't stand this guy...
Enjoyable album. BD was a great lyricist but the meaning in the lyrics were there.
The more I listen to Bob Dylan, the more I like him.
Simple, acoustic guitar and singing for all songs with some harmonica in some, very good plus it’s Bob Dylan
Okay
Sounds eternal.
There at at least 5 GREAT songs on here, some world disturbing. Dylan was a brilliant songwriter from the inception of his career and it's already evident on this ealy album.
I'm not listening to Bob Dylan, terrible shit.
Listened Before? Y Young Bob! You can hear the switch flip about halfway through this album and he goes from "Pop Bob" to "Songwriter Bob". I like this album but it's not one I'll listen too regularly. Too long and rambling in the second half. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Girl from the North Country
The folksy act is corny, but the songwriting is the thing. The dude put in the work. It's good work. 4.5
I’ve never liked his voice but the songs here are so so good.
Bob is nasal legend!
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.
yaas
Decent album by Bob, but not his best. There are some good songs on here, but there is also some forgettable ones. "Don't Think Twice.." is one of my favorite songs of his. 3.5/5 Might listen again
Don't know what the fuck to say about this album. This is an album that stands completely out of time, and if you're not ready for it yet, you just need to be at that exact place in life where it enters in your life. Music that works like water, filling a deep hole. Or those videos of "things that fit perfectly into other things." You know the ones? With the golf balls? Basically I'm saying it's for a breakup. Put this shit on!! I've been there. Lot of us have been there. "She was once a true love of mine..." 5/5
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.
Historical impactful. Some of the lesser known songs were nice, but by the end I got really sick of the acoustic guitar, whiny voice, harmonica repeating structure.
It's a very simple and direct album in the folk tradition, featuring just Dylan's nasal vocals, competent acoustic guitar and occasional harmonica interludes. But already Dylan demonstrates his masterful songwriting with a bunch of songs that are poetic, witty, clever, wry and emotional. Most impressively, a whole album of self penned songs was a rarity in 1963. So many of these songs are instantly recognisable and have been covered:- "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 All Right". Dylan's vocal delivery might be an acquired taste but make no mistake, he's a damn fine singer in his idiom.
The genius of bob is in his lyrics and song writing, pure simple but gets across the point without flinching.
I might be warming to Dylan a bit (apart from that bloody harmonica) though I wouldn't say that I'm a fan. Deserves to be on this list, maybe not quite so many times. And deserves to have his harmonica taken off him.
Even as a 22 year old he has the gravely voice of an old man and sings of an olde timey worlde. The musicianship is really good, and the songs are great. I read that the tunes were lifted from folk standards and am curious as to how much was him covering the classics a la Bob Dylan, and how much was novel. I didn't think I liked Bob Dylan all that much but this was undeniably enjoyable.
*Note to self: do not rate based on harmonica usage. Harmonica aside, this album is quite endearing and thoughtful.
Awesome!
bob dylan is an amazing songwriter. that's all. 9/10
Perfect Album. 5/5. No Doubt.
There's some good songs, but he's also a bit rambly for my taste sometimes.
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…..
I just realized that I only listen to Bob Dylan when I’m interested in a certain song, it’s never “I just feel like listening to some Bob Dylan so I’ll put something of his on shuffle” It’s basically a quick in-and-out
I've heard Bob's kind of a jerk nowadays, but this is peak.
What an album, crazy good. Bob Dylan, my father
Amazing Bob Dylan solo. Would gotten five except a couple of songs sounded very similar
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is the same Dylan as we've had time and again on here really, it was only Highway 61 Revisited that escaped a middling listen for me, and this is another 3 or so because it's not remarkable enough to separate itself from the rest of his discography, except for one absolute classic in Blowin' In The Wind (that The Simpsons has ruined for me because I always shout SEVEN) and one other really good one in Bob Dylan's Dream. I get it, the man was an evocative poet and illustrated life in a way that very few of his contemporaries were doing at the time, I just don't think we need his entire catalogue on the list when a lot of it is very similar, to my uneducated ear at least.
Obviously, Blowing In The Wind is a classic, but there's not much else to write home about from a musical perspective. Lyrically it's still pretty interesting (with some exceptions), but musically it's just a bit dull. His voice just isn't good enough to get away with that little accompaniment, which weirdly takes the focus somewhat away from the lyrics. Can't believe the fuss about him going electric, was clearly the right decision. Lyrics get this to a comfy 3/5.
5/5
OK, lots of recognizable songs but not my thing. Also, I listened to it while trying to find parking at Prudential, which soured me on it a bit
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.
I get that Bob Dylan has been instrumental to music but sometimes you want to listen to something else.
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.
Harmonica is a bit unpleasant at points but this is probably a result in the change of sound production. Bet this would sound great on vinyl
"Blowin' in the Wind" is phenomenal. The guitar and melody is great. Vocally, not my favorite.
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
I don't know if this is Bob Dylan's best, but it certainly is up there. Amazing lyrics that speak to the social and political tensions of the time, and in many ways speak to the same tensions of today. Blowin', and Hard Rain are so powerful lyrically, and combined with the simplicity of the acoustic guitar harmonica create make these incredibly powerful songs. Don't think twice is truly one of my all time favorite songs. Not lost on me is the nostalgia of listening to my Uncle Ron strum and sings these tunes at the forest preserve, in the driveway, in the living room. Some of my most treasure memories. This is a 5/5 and a must listen.
I totally see the appeal. Unique and charming vocals. Honestly, I can see myself really enjoying this album on a cool night sitting around a campfire. But in reality, I was bored through a good chunk of listening to this. And when I wasn't bored, I was annoyed at the shrilling harmonica.
"Dylan was a revolutionary – the way that Elvis freed your body, Bob freed your mind." -- Bruce Springsteen And this is really where it began. In 2002, Freewheelin' was one of the first 50 recordings chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry...so of course, there will be plenty of 1 star reviews on here telling us how bad Bob sings (which isn't even close to true -- his voice may not be pretty, but that's not the same things as being a bad singer; the fact that some people don't realize that tells you a lot about their opinion.)
Favorite track: Blowin in the wind other picks: girl from the north country, hard rain's gonna fall, don't think twice
I'm what world do you not time your guitar before recording a track?!?
It just doesn't get more classic Bob Dylan than this.
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
I knew it was coming… I knew I would get a Bob Dylan album on the generator soon. It's as if my intuition sensors were getting more intense to warn me. Right out of the gate - Bob Dylan LP’s have a ceiling with me. The man can put some seriously engaging lyrics down on paper. But as someone who loves good layered production, early Bob Dylan works tend to lack this; and that's by design. And his voice, while it certainly stands out, isn't exactly the most pleasing on the ears. 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' is probably some of his strongest material, too. So I feel like today the Dylan ceiling has been reached and is now unbreakable. Musically it's that early folk sound he was all in on; guitar strummin' and harmonica... blowin'? through each track. Some songs actually having some excellent melody work. The classic 'Blowin' In The Wind'. The angry and quite direct 'Masters Of War'. The floaty 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall. And 'Don't Think Twice, It's All Right'. But nothing else really stands out to me, personally. I suppose your tolerance for this album will depend on whether you're into Dylan more for his lyrics or you genuinely love stripped back acoustic folk. Lyrically, he lets his thoughts on the government and war be known in an endearingly naive way. There's a level of honesty that shines brightly in the more protest orientated tracks. You don't have to think or look for the meaning of his words as he is quite direct; almost shockingly so at times. He also shines in the love songs, too - as he lets his more storytelling nature out. I can honestly almost forgive the lack of musical variety given just how bloody good his lyrics are. There's not really much else I can say. Genre-wise this just simply isn't my thing. But Bob Dylan does break out and stand out amongst his peers due to the the power of his lyricism. There's a Japanese artist I'm a huge fan of, Ayumi Hamasaki, whose career began and took off in a similar manner during the late 90's. Her voice was not great (although it got better as her career progressed). However, people gravitated towards her words and she went on to be one of most successful artists in the history of that country. Bob Dylan, similarly, I would not class as a great vocalist - nor a great musician, but I could listen to his words and the messages within those words all day. 3/5
That harmonica lives rent-free in my head after listening to this album, it's strangely brilliant yet extremely irritating at the same time. Anyhow, I can't in good conscience rate this anywhere above or below the average of 3 stars, it has the problem of every song being basically indistinguishable - but it's pleasant, Bob Dylan's voice doesn't grate on me.
This album has a very different tone than his previous one. He seems to have graduated from a "hick with a guitar" to philosophical musician with a free spirit. One of a kind person with all the right ingredients at just the right time. Straight magic if you ask me.
Does nothing for me, find the voice grating and depressing.
Great songs, hate his voice.
Not a big fan
Best Bob.
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.
Ugh....Bob Dylan just can't sing. I get the appeal tho. The fact he was 22 when he made this album is also really cool. I get he was super influential but idk...every cover of a Bob Dylan song is better than his version. The song writing is pretty good but I know it gets better later in his career too (most of this album is covers). Probably more like 1.5 stars Favorite songs: Don't Think Twice, It's Alright and Blowin' in the Wind
liked songs: Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War I liked this album more than expected. Obviously, Dylan knows how to write songs. I still don't like his voice all that much, but the songs stand on their own. 3.5
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.
Pretty good Bob, pretty good. 3.5
I can’t handle Dylan for an hour straight.
This is important. This is a perfect album. This should be taught as part of high school curriculum.
9/10 simply for Masters Of War
Pretty bloody brilliant songs from start to finish. Great album, although I'm not a fan of his voice (not a deal breaker when the songwriting is so good).
Was good, quite a few songs I recognized.
This has a few songs I like but I’m not really into Bob Dylan
It's just not for me. Most of the songs sound very similar. I also found myself wondering how young he was when he made this. The lyrics all sound like they were written by a 60 year old world-weary person. Was he just continuing a folk tradition and lifting lines and phrases from what came before? I have no idea, and I'm sure many enjoy it, but it's not my bag, man.
Not a big Dylan fan, but this was okay.
A fine m album showing his early folk side. It’s just not something I would choose to listen to. I’ve never been a big fan of his voice and some of these songs sound too much alike. Don’t all sort of blends together for me. I know it was an important album for the folk rock scene but it just doesn’t do much for me.
Not a Dylan fan but most of his music is solid enough and so is this. Knew about half of the tracks. Solid 4.
Such great work from Dylan. As true today as it was then.
This took me back in time for sure! I tried really hard to put myself in 1963 when I listened to this. Had to be so powerful to listen to back then...yet so simple today. Nobody comes out with an acoustic guitar and harmonica and releases an album these days. Raw and genuine, love him or hate him...nobody will ever be like him.
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.
I decided to read some reviews before writing mine... normally I avoid this but sometimes when I'm thinking of a half star, I check out other opinions to see if I agree with any that might take it up or down a peg. Turns out, this is a very divisive album and people are very split on the "genius" of Dylan. I quite enjoyed this album and I can see why it's considered a great one. But, I also found it a bit boring with a somewhat repetitive sound. I'd definitely much rather listen to other albums of his like Nashville Skyline. All in all, a solid album even if it isn't revolutionary, but I guess you kind of have to like Bob Dylan (or at the very least appreciate him) to feel that way.
You can hear how he became such a cultural touchstone in this one, as long as you can let go of how it sounds to modern ears and try to imagine what it was like at the time
Did not listen but have played it many times over the years.
I liked this album better than "Highway 61 Revisited", but I am still not a huge fan of Bob Dylan. He is an excellent songwriter, and I can see how the lyrics here touched upon many of the issues the generation of the early 1960s was facing. As far as his performance, it is minimalistic music, which his lyrics are set to, and it is okay. Generally with music, I prefer a bigger sound than one person with a guitar and harmonica.
Real Music.. Great story telling, accompanied by acoutsic guitar and harmonica. Sometimes it doesn’t take more than that…
This is an absolute masterclass in folk song. The first three tracks are all worthy and poetic. I run out of superlatives for the way Bob spun these lyrics.
God I hate his music
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.
So simple, so fun. Brilliant.
je jure que si il n'y avait pas ce putain d'harmonica j'aurais mis plus dieu merci il y en a moins que dans les autres albums son jeu à la guitare était plutôt bon, les mélanges folk +quelques inspi blues sont intéressantes mais ça s'arrête là je suis pas un étudiant blanc américain dans les années 60 son meilleur projet que j'ai écouté pour l'instant mais clairement je réécouterais pas sauf peut être avec un verre de whisky Pochette exceptionnel, il a ce drip
Masters of War is a banger. Simply a great anti war song that's sadly relevant to this day. The rest of the album is meh. But this is a rare time that one song is so strong, it gives the album a passing grade.
A landmark foray of folk into the rock sensibilities. He can’t sing with a damn, his guitar playing is simplistic at best and yet this is a tour de force of both song writing and performance. A true classic
Another Dylan album. I enjoyed it. Will give it a 3, but where is ROY HARPER!?!? Better be a Roy album before a third Dylan one.
Not as bad as the previous Bob Dylan album I had to endure on this list, but still pretty tedious stuff.
This is probably the worst album I’ve listened to out of the over 300 so far. To beat Notorious B.I.G. is a challenge Old Bob seems to manage quite easily. Certainly one of the most painful albums, I’ve ever had the misfortune to listen to. It’s like a symphony of sharp nails on a row of blackboards, and then combine this with a flock of Magpies to chatter at you for 100 hours non stop. This is the affect this ghastly buskery tramp has on me. I’m trying to give Mr B a fair crack of the whip, but he isn’t compromising with my ears. If I could give this turd a 0 I would.
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
Slight "influential bump" to 2 stars, but my god do I not get Bob Dylan.
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
Still waiting for the day that I hear a Dylan record and something 'clicks'. Today was not that day.
Bob Dylan is just so damn borin
Blowin in the Wind, Hard Rain, Don't Think Twice more than make up for the handful of weaker songs.
I'm sorry but the difference, to me, between solo Dylan and Dylan+emseble is huge. This record makes me want to punch the harmonica of his face
the first "real" Bob Dylan album, and let me tell you, it's just fine. yeah, it's impressive that someone could write something like "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" and "Don't Think Twice" so early in his career, but for any of those greatly poetic tracks you get another that's slavishly devoted to all the folk that came before him -- weedy Guthrie worship and blues picking that just isn't filled with as interesting sentiments as the "Hits". i have some affection for a few of the deep cuts ("Bob Dylan's Dream" and "I Shall Be Free", which makes its point in 2/3rds the time that "Talking World War III Blues" does) but i couldn't see myself coming back to it for more than those few glimmers of what is to come. and i'm gonna say it. "Blowin' in the Wind" does nothing for me. i actually think it's too sappy for me to enjoy. to each their own.
Pass
"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."
Flat af. Idk how he ever took off.
Eh
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
I dislike Dylan and this isn't really an exception.
Hmm
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Huh. I hope the lyrics to this album are brilliant, because sonically it largely blends together after a few songs. Thanks to Bob for paving the way for later folk artists, but this was hard for me to finish. It's better than a 2, but I sure would've liked a little more variety in the guitar. 2.5
Very fine songs.
One of my favorite albums from my favorite artist atm so yeah it's gonna be an unapologetic five from me. The Vibe: You're walking down the street in fall and there's a really strong breeze that blows the leaves across the sidewalk and you smell that rotting leaf smell and you're like "ah hell yeah it's fall, baby"
It was very folksy. Not a big fan of Dylan’s cadence and a bit too much harmonica for my taste.