Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
1965
Album Summary
Bringing It All Back Home (known as Subterranean Homesick Blues in some European countries) is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It was released on March 22, 1965, by Columbia Records. The first half of the album features electric songs, followed by mainly acoustic songs in the second half. The album abandons the protest music of Dylan's previous records in favor of more surreal, complex lyrics. On side one of the original LP, Dylan is backed by an electric rock and roll band—a move that further alienated him from some of his former peers in the folk music community.The album reached No. 6 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, the first of Dylan's LPs to break into the US top 10. It also topped the UK charts later that spring. The first track, "Subterranean Homesick Blues", became Dylan's first single to chart in the US, peaking at No. 39. Bringing It All Back Home has been described as one of the greatest albums of all time by multiple publications.
WikipediaBob takes a wild leap out of Woodie Guthrie's overalls, expanding to new jangling, hallicinating, electric territory. The folk rock cooks. The folk folk is some of his best (It's Alright, Ma). It's early 1965 and Bob is far ahead of the pack with a machete, and the Rolling Stones still have bowl cuts. A+
Day 41 of Albums You Must Hear.. Each day I receive a random album from the 1001 must hear collection, and so far it been pretty fun. One of the cool things about the randomness is that I could be having a conversation about an artist and the very next day receive an album from them. I am far from a music expert, and these assessments are merely my response to hearing albums that are, although very different at times, all held in high regard. Yesterday, I spoke about Jimi Hendrix covering a Bob Dylan song and stated it as ‘yet another Dylan song made better by another artist’. While I still stand behind the gist of that statement, in all fairness, I know very little about Bob Dylan, aside from the very basics. Yes, I know that Dylan is considered one of the greatest American songwriters of all time. I recognize pictures of Dylan with his wild, wavy hair, harmonica, and Wayfarers. I know that he was mainly considered a Folk music artists and when he switched from acoustic music to adding in electric guitar, his fans were pissed. Lastly, I know that when He and The Beatles met in the 60’s that something clicked in music forever. Dylan showed up with a nicely rolled marijuana cigarette to share with The Fab Four as he had mistakenly confused the lyrics from I Want To Hold Your Hand as “I Get High”. (The lyric was actually “I Can’t Hide”) Dylan is the second most covered artist of all time, so it’s no surprise that he has been monumentally influential on music culture for the greater part of a century. In 1965, Dylan released Bringing It All Back Home. Side one has Dylan backed by an electric band, while side two has him with his well familiar acoustic guitar. I was warmed up by the electric blues guitar on the hip rock opener Subterranean Homesick Blues, a fantastic song. She Belongs to Me is beautifully written and familiar. On the Road Again is cool and harmonica driven, which I’m a sucker for. The final track of the electric side, Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream is satirical and witty, and has a false start outtake that has a young Dylan giggling and is endearing. I’m glad they kept that part in, as it humanizes the poet. Side two, the acoustic side, starts off with Mr. Tambourine man, one of Dylan’s best and well known compositions. It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) is the deepest and maybe most personal song on the album, and because of that, it’s one of my favorites. It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue, the final song Bringing It All Back Home is a simple, yet powerful ballad with only a harmonica, acoustic and bass guitar. It’s been covered many, many times. This album was never, ever on my radar before yesterday, and thanks to this project, I now understand why it’s so important and I agree that it’s a must hear, without doubt. I have a new appreciation for Bob Dylan now, and that’s one of the greatest aspects of absorbing the records each day. Please share your thoughts, memories, and opinions!!
This is the best Dylan album so far. Every single one of these is a hit. If someone was like "I don't get why Bob Dylan", you'd play this for them.
This is peak 60’s Dylan. The actual album is split down the middle between electric and acoustic songs, reflecting the fissure that was taking place in western culture (culminating in the ‘Judas’ moment one year later). The whole album is an expression of Dylan’s out with the old and in with the new sensibility (that’s what upset the folk community so much who sought solace in the past traditions) I listened to a radio 4 play at weekend where Richard Curtis and other media types re-enacted the night where they were supposed to meet Dylan at a restaurant in London only for him to stand them up. It was awful, and I learnt that there is nothing more annoying than some middle aged and middle class bores regurgitating well known Dylan myths to prove their fandom. So I’ll spare you the essay but this is top 5 Dylan for me. P. S. Van Morrison's Them do a beautiful cover of 'it's all over now baby blue' that is worth checking out if you're interested.
One of my new favorite albums. Feels like I jacked up caffeine intravenously while dripping rainbow-colored vials into both eyeballs. Such a trip.
You can see why he’s the voice of a generation. Some of the songs are just relentless poetry, Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie’s Farm, Outlaw Blues; wild, fun, sounds like a chase scene describing the 60s. Multiple softer classics in Baby Blue, Tambourine Man, It’s Alright Ma. Lots of great melodies, insanely good lyrics. Fun album, Lovely album. Easy 5.
Classic. I know this album as well as I know any. Genius. Any song on here could pretty much be the best track. The best "fuck you" to folk and rock. And he had two more to follow...and then the other genius albums. One of the most important albums ever made. No wonder he's His Bobness. Best Tracks: Subterranean Homesick Blues, Mr Tambourine Man, It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding).
The first of likely many Dylan albums here. The only debate is whether it gets a 4 or 5 from me. Good God, the music released in 1965 is just insane. I don't see how anyone can give this anything less than a 4. I count Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie's Farm, Love Minus Zero, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream, Mr. Tambourine Man, It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) and It's All over Now, Baby Blue as classics. So it's a 5 from those seven gems alone. Don't fight it.
Took a few listens to get into, but I’ve come to think it’s great. I really love Robert’s vocal phrasing here; actually, I think his vocal performances in general on this album are quite good. The blending of the folk and rock elements on this LP provides wonderful texture.
This was my second Dylan album but the first I felt I’d doped out. Of course it was—I was 19 when I heard it, Dylan 23 when he made it. Like your garden variety young man, he’s preoccupied with truth and power. Like your garden variety song writing genius, he transforms his preoccupations into phrases, aphorisms and gags that shine a light on society, politics, romance, received wisdom and his mind-blowing talent. It’s an exhilarating game of cat and mouse, Dylan sometimes following the musicality of the previous word to complete his line (“the motorcycle black Madonna two wheeled gypsy queen”; “I was the editor of a famous etiquette book”), sometimes cramming the words in to make his point (“Human gods aim for their mark / Make everything from toy guns that spark / To flesh-coloured Christs that glow in the dark / […] not much is really sacred”). To generalise more than I can defend, rock ‘n’ roll side A takes on power, folk-poetry side B examines truth. R’n’R is all about staking your claim to exist, questioning authority, being misunderstood. There’s plenty of that on Subterranean, Maggie’s Farm and 115th Dream: “They asked me for some collateral and I pulled down my pants”; “Don’t follow leaders / Watch the parkin’ meters”; “She’s a hypnotist collector / You are a walking antique”; “I ain’t gonna work on Maggie’s farm no more”; “I said, ‘You know they refused Jesus, too’ / He said, ‘You’re not Him’”. When it comes to rating this, I’m splitting hairs between a 4 and 5. I’ll go low because this sounds like Dylan figuring out his next move. As a result, a couple of these lean towards sketches. I’m also being a little unfair by considering the quality of what came next, which is even better. Maybe I wouldn’t be so harsh with someone else but, you know, it’s Dylan; he’ll get more 5’s from me than maybe anyone else. Delighted to hear this again. I send my praises to the gods of art that one person was able to give us so many indelible phrases, explosions of intellect, and unforgettable tunes. Go on, give it a 5. I’m only gonna shake your hand if you do.
Really enjoyed this. Feel like I missed Bob Dylan in my earlier years even though he was well before my time. Seems like I connect with the older stuff but I think that the same for everyone ; ) Love Hurricane even though not on this album
La série noire du générateur se poursuivant jour après jour, et ce malgré la promesse de Robert de ne la faire durér que 5 jours, je commençais à me trouver de plus en plus excédé. Cet enervement a dépassé la limite du raisonnable à l'écoute de cet album absolument minable de Bob Dylan, et j'ai donc pris une décision: j'allai me rendre au domicile de Robert pour lui toucher deux mots sur ses manières peu orthodoxes. Je me présentais sur son parvis, et poussais la porte menant dans son entrée. A ma grande surprise, je ne suis pas accueilli par un chaleureux "Ah eltrapèze, ça faisait longtemps, installe toi !" comme Robert en a l'habitude, lui qui me considère comme la prunelle de ses yeux. Un silence pesant régnait dans l'habitacle. Je trouvais cela un peu étrange, Robert ayant pour habitude à cette heure de la journée de coordonner différentes actions policières aux quatre coins du monde depuis son bureau, donnant sur la porte d'entrée. Je me dis qu'il s'était peut-être eabsenté pour quelques minutes, et décidait de passer le temps en rendant visite à Ray Charles, dans sa gêole présente au sous-sol. Une fois la vingtaine de marches avalées, ce fut le choc: la cellule de Ray Charles avait été forcée, et le pauvre soulman n'était plus à l'intérieur ! Qu'avait-il bien pu se passer ? Devant ma mine effarée, les New York Dolls m'invectivèrent de leur voix de crecelles: "Hiiiiiiiiiiihihihi tu cherches Ray Charles?" "Oui, que lui est t'il arrivé ?! Vous êtes ses voisins de celulles depuis des années, vous savez forcément ce qu'il s'est passé ?!" "Monte au premier étage hiiiihi, mais tu risques d'être surpris hihihiiiii" Les New York Dolls se mirent à éclater de rire de leurs voix aigües sur cette dernière phrase. Il faut savoir que je n'ai normalement pas le droit de me rendre au premier étage de la maison de Robert, puisque cet étage renferme ses immenses quartiers, qui sont interdits d'accès à quiconque ne fait pas partie de la famille Dimery (Robert et Mike Ladd en l'occurence). C'est le pas tremblotant que j'entamais l'escalade des pas moins de 230 escaliers menant à ce lieu secret. Alors que je m'approchais de la dernière marche, j'entendis les bribes d'un dialogue. "Tu vas payer pour tes actes" [...] "Mais c'est la faute des Stephen Stills..." [...] "Je vais te faire vivre un calvaire". Je décidais alors de faire irruption dans la salle pour en avoir le coeur net. "Mais qu'est-ce qui se passe ici ?!" Ce que je découvrit me fait encore frissonner à l'heure où j'écris ces lignes. Robert était ligoté au sol, la semelle d'un homme sur le visage. Cet homme, c'était Ray Charles, complétement métamorphosé. Il était equipé d'une longue cape noire, et d'habits eux aussi entièrement noirs. Son visage était obscur et renfermé, ses yeux enflammés de haine. Le Dark Ray Charles se retourna vers moi brusquement: "Déguerpis si tu veux avoir la vie sauve, rien ne m'arrêtera, Robert doit payer:" Terrifié, je courrus en sens inverse les 250 marches précedemment avalées, comprennant soudainement ce qu'il s'était passé: les albums de la liste n'étaient plus générés par Robet mais par le Dark Ray Charles. Il fallait absolument intervenir pour rétablir l'ordre générateurien.
I try and try but I just can’t do Bob Dylan 🤷♂️ His voice is annoying and that damned harmonica, sheesh
I'm inclined to give Dylan a 5 just based on the fact that his name is on the album, and I acknowledge this bias. The thing is, nothing he does here disabuses me of the notion that he's a genius. Every track oozes with meaningful allusion and evocative imagery. I keep looking for a reasons to give a demerit, and I'm coming up empty. Best track: Mr. Tambourine Man
Good stuff. Dylan is on the folksy/harmonica portion of rock but it grew on me and I ran this album back multiple times
I had heard many of these songs before but I had not listened to the album from start to finish. What an absolute classic.
Had no idea there was were so many tributes to the album cover alone! http://biabhcoverposers.yolasite.com/posers.php
Surprisingly good. I never understood why people praised him so much until listening to this.
I have never listened to this album but have probably heard most of these songs individually many times. Fantastic collection of music
Ugh, Bob Dylan is so hard for me to listen to. Actually, I found this better than I thought and quite enjoyed it.
Great album. Brings back memories of long summer car journeys. Evocative, whimsical and timeless. Is there a better song writer?
Wow what an album. Love Dylan generally, but this was just great. Every song is 5 stars on its own
Not much to say. This is one of the best Dylan albums which is about as high as I can praise it. This album features an electric first half and is the first of a three album trio which sees Dylan reinvent himself and write some of the greatest if not the greatest songs of all time.
Love this album so much. It was the first Bob Dylan album I ever bought, when I decided that I wanted to get to know more of his tunes beyond the hits. This is actually a pretty good entry into Dylan for a beginner, with the first half featuring Dylan's new electric style, followed by a series of fantastic acoustic numbers. The back end of the album includes some of his best writing in songs like "Gates of Eden" and "It's Alright Ma." Familiar, upbeat numbers like "Maggie's Farm" and "Subterranean Homesick Blues" are fun to listen to, and "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" is an absolute delight. If you didn't already know it, this is where you find out just how funny Dylan can be. I'm just realizing that Dylan released this album and Highway 61 the same year. He was 24. My word. Favorite songs: It's All Over Now Baby Blue, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream, Outlaw Blues, Maggie's Farm
It's hard to believe that so many classics are on the same album, especially since he was putting out, like, 2 albums a year back in those days. This album has a bit more of a rock n' roll feel. I think I gave "Blood on the Tracks" which came out a decade later, a 5. Song for song, this album isn't as consistent, but there are still many brilliant songs, like "Maggie's Farm" and it's boogie-woogie twin "On the Road Again", Baby Blue, and of course the iconic hits...
I really like this album. There are some very well known songs but the real enjoyment comes from the lesser known songs. In fact I think I like Mr. Z’s 115th Dream more than Mr T Man. It’s good to see his sense of humour. She Belongs to Me as well as Mr. T Man and others continue his knack for cryptic lyrics or some might say his knack for fucking with us. It’s hard not to like the lyrics to Mr. T Man but who knows wtf the song is about and Mr. Z will take the song’s meaning to his grave. It’s kinda cool in that it allows you to ascribe a meaning that works for you. Subterranean Homesick Blues is an excellent offering from his non-acoustic. I had initially decided that I had only one 5 rating for Mr. Z and that was reserved for Hwy 61 Revisited. Rules are meant to be broken.
I'll always be a Blood on the Tracks boy, but in terms of Dylan albums, this is probably second for me. He perfectly nails the moments of disenchantment in your early to mid 20s, with society or work or even just random jerks. But he also gets the fun stuff, the hopeful stuff. Life contains multitudes, and so does this album.
Me, before listening to this album: I just don't get why people like Bob Dylan so much. Me, listening distractedly while cooking dinner: Yeah, I still don't get it. Me, as soon as It's Alright Ma starts: Ohhhhhhhhhhh...I get it now. I'm giving it 5 just for that experience.
This is what I signed up for—listening to iconic albums that I never would have otherwise. This one is so revered and thoroughly discussed that I have trouble giving my own humble opinions. There is an entire Wikipedia article for each song! A barrier to being a true fan has always been that I struggle with Bob Dylan's voice. Like being able to make it through listening to one song. But here we go! "Subterranean Homesick Blues" Well there you go. Can't not see the famous "video" in my head. I love what he does with the sounds of words in putting them together– lots of alliteration and cleverly arranged rhymes. I read someone saying that a lot of his songs are structured like raps, and you get that here. Maggie's Farm is an example of a song where I really can't take his voice. But then I like it in the next song "Love Minus Zero/No Limit." "On the Road Again" made me smile the whole time. "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" was also delightful, all the more for the laughter at the beginning. "The waitress he was handsome." There are sure a lot more verses in his version of "Mr. Tambourine Man." I am really enjoying going for the full ride. "It's Alright Ma" really feels like a rap over acoustic guitar. The sound and rhythm of the words are part of the music and this is one of my favorites. Glad I dove in deep to this one and listened more than once. I think I finally got to genuinely feel why people love this album so much.
This is the third Dylan album in 170 records for me, but it's the best one. Great melodies, much more focus to his lyrics, good arrangements, more structure to his songs and most of them are a poetic adventure. I can't even pick the best, they're all different and all pretty damn effective. Even the long ones (115th Dream; It's Alright Ma) don't feel long when you're interested, which was not the case on the other albums for me.
An exceptional album from Bob Dylan, and even cooler considering he had met the Beatles during this time
Excellent. Bob Dylan is the best songwriter in American history. Very nice listen. Will revisit!
Meilleur album suggéré depuis un bout de temps, aucun moment faible. Bob Dylan est le king du folk
I'm a Dylan fan but not a HUGE Dylan fan. What an album this is. Good from start to finish.
Classic, I would say top 5, Bob Dylan album - well-known singles like Sub. Homesick Blues and Maggie's Farm are still very strong but it is all about the last two (also very well-known) songs.
The first in the trilogy of albums Dylan recorded in 1965. Three iconic pillars of rock that changed songwriting forever. Three. In. One. Fucking. Year... Let that sink in. Dylan could have never recorded anything again in his life after "Blonde on Blonde" and we'd still be feeling the shockwave he produced to this day. He set a new bar for what was possible in terms of songwriting. Blowing the doors wide open. Furthermore, perhaps moreso than, and certainly before The Beatles, he was, like an alchemist, transforming rock music from something largely considered lightweight entertainment for teenagers into something that was worthy of study. He elevated rock music into high art and in doing so inspired others to join him, including The Beatles. He's drawing from so many places here, some musical, others more literary, and all filtered through his brilliant and chemically altered mind - soaking in everything around him and synthesizing it all into stunning cryptic diamonds. How did he do it? It's almost as if he were channeling the divine at this point. As if he's simply writing the language of the future as it pours out of him. He is without a doubt one of most unique and distinct lyricists of all time. And certainly the most influential. While I said above that he elevated rock music into something to take seriously, that doesn't mean he took out the fun. He can be quite lighthearted in fact, albeit in a dazzling, stream of consciousness kind of way. He can also be quite humorous in this regard and I really appreciate that range. For example, on this album, going from something like the surreal romp of "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" to nearly any of the emotionally piercing songs from side 2. Speaking of sides, this is where he takes his first step solidly into electric rock territory on side 1. But he still keeps one foot planted in his ever evolving stream of consciousness brand of folk on side 2. I think it's a brilliant way to break up the album to make that transition and I think he did it in the correct order, even though it seems somewhat counter intuitive. Lead with the new, the thing that is unexpected, then give them the thing they are more accustomed to while they recover from that initial shock. Side 2 is also much heavier emotionally than side 1 and I think that makes alot of sense to weight it that way too. He would of course go on to be accused of being the Judas of the folk scene but Dylan didn't look back. I love this album. I have listened to it so many times I don't really need to listen to it again as I have it nearly memorized. But it's such a joy that I will listen to it again, several times in fact.
Ok fine I'm a Bob Dylan fan, can't fight it anymore. Hearing Subterranean Homesick Blues conjures images of him with an electric guitar shocking America. Solid all the way through.
Haven’t had a lot of exposure to Dylan, but I really enjoys this. ‘Maggie’s Farm’ nabbing a rock limelight from Rage Against The Machine
Listened Before: N Peak Dylan! Nice! While I haven't listened to this one before, I am familiar with a few of the songs. Pros: This album is amazing. Good music and witty, biting social commentary. Can't go wrong with that combo. Every song is well crafted and the recordings are raw enough to make you feel like you're there with him. Cons: Can't think of many. Even Mr. Tambourine Man as over-done as it is as a song, shines on this one. Added to Library: Y Songs added to playlist: On the Road Again, Maggie's Farm.
This was my first Dylan album experience. Got it via the small tape collection at Exmouth Library in the late 80s but unfortunately at the same time as borrowing his 1986 album, 'Knocked Out Loaded', which I've read as being rated as his worst studio album (and there is some serious competition for that honour). So on the one hand, 'BIBH' was a revelation and is still one of my favourites of his (took a while to get into 'H61R', love 'BotT, also a big fan of late Dylan, esp 'Time Out Of Mind', always struggle a bit with 'BoB'), on the other hand, the 'Knocked Out Loaded' experience stopped me from further investigations into his back catalogue for a long while. Probably not helped by Dylan's late 80s output at the time.
Excellent album, maybe not one of Dylan's greatest but still full of awesome hits. Love "It's all over now baby blue"
gates of eden is so damn good....i dunno what i expected from bobbie dylie but this kinda bops...it's alright ma im only bleeding :(((
FIVE STARS An all-time classic As is usually the case with those five-stars albums, I won't write a full-blown review about this particular record, because others have already written wonderful stuff about it and there's not much I can add that I feel could be relevant and interesting. It's just a gem. Go and listen to it a.s.a.p. [Number of albums left to review or just listen to: 984 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 6 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 6 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (as I think many others are more important): 4 Albums on which I feel my judgment is muddled by my past forays into specific genres instead of others (some might end up on my final list if they're culturally important): 1]
I’ve recently been getting into Bob Dylan’s discography so I think it’s funny I was going to listen to this album anyway so far this is one of my favorite Bob Dylan albums, don’t get me wrong, I love the folksy stuff he did in his first four albums, there’s just something so magical about him finally incorporating rock and roll into his music I can’t wait to listen to Highway 61 Revisited, I’ve heard that’s one of his best albums anyway, this is absolutely a 10/10 album, but I think it’s more enjoyable if you listen to his first four albums first, hearing his sound build and grow as he tries out new stuff before you hear this beautiful rock and roll project
Tym razem znowu wylosowal sie Dylan z mojego ulubionego okresu jego tworczosci, wiec przejscia folkowego brzmienia w twardsze rokowanie z uzyciem elektrycznych instrumentow, bedace mozna powiedziec narodzinami nowego gatunku, czyli folkowego rocka, ktore wlasnie mialo miejsce na Bringing It All Back Home z 65, bedacy szostym studyjnym krazkiem w dyskografii Bobowej, ktory idealnie balansuje pomiedzy folkowym Dylanem uczniem pana Guthriego, a czyms nowym, muzyka lat 60, ktora przejawia sie w wykorzystaniu elektrycznych instrumentali, wiec plyta na pierwszej stronie pokazuje swoje nowe brzmienie, wiec mozna posluchac pana Dylana na elektryku i kultowej harmonijce z kilkoma ciekawymi postaciami, jak Brucem Langhornem, ktory mial byc inspiracja dla kawalka mr tambourine man, na krorym takze go mozna uslyszec jako kounter melodie elektrykowa, tak samo jak na zamykajacym krazek its all over now, baby blue, na jak tak popularny album, tak bardzo rozpisany jesli chodzi o strone liryczna nigdzie nie moge znalezc kto bierze udzial w nagraniach danych kawalkow, a szkoda bo zwlaszcza na pierwszej stronie gdzie instrumentalnie sporo sie dzieje sporo osob wydaje sie pominietych, bo jak to w przypadku wiekszosci Dylanoiwych nagran sesje zamknieto ekspresem, bo wystarczyly dwie sejse na nagranie wszystkiego co mialo sie znalezc na plycie, a nawet wiecej, bo caly album zostal nagrany z elektrykami, ale jedynie czesc dostala sie do wersji ostatecznej, to polaczenie elektrykowego A sajda z klasycznym folkowym B sajdem jest czyms co sprawia, ze ta plyta jest tak wyjatkowa dla mnie w dyskografii Dylanowej, jako jeden z najbardziej influencyjnych jego wydan, co do strony lirycznej, to juz wczesniej sie rozpisywalem nad tym jak barwne historie potrafi on tworzyc praktycznie o niczym i jak tworzyc bohaterow, z ktorymi czlowiek potrafi sie zrzyc w ciagu kilku minut trwania piosenki i tutaj jest dokladnie tak samo, wiec plyta otwiera abstrakcyjna opowiesc w ktorej glowna role dostaja drugi i milicja, wiec typowa opowiesc o zyciu pod tytulem subterranean homesick blues, tak wyglada wieksza czesc pierwszej strony, ktora stanowi swojgo rodzaju epicko sarkastyczny komentarz hameryki tamtych czasow, druga czesc tej strony beda dwa love songi she belongs to me i love minus zero, z pierwszego traka wynika bardziej, ze to on nalezy do niej, bo tak idealna jest ta wybranka, bo tak wlasnie wyglada pani z okladki, love minus zero takze kontynuuje temat milosci idealnej, dluzsza nazwa tego kawalka zawiera takze /no limit ktory swietnie pasuje do tej teorii, druga strona swietnie pokazuje kontrast jaki instrumental potrafi stworzyc, nadal komentowane sa podobne tematy, tylko teraz maja calkiem inne brzmienie, czego swietnym przykladem jest its alright, ma im only bleeding, pietnastozwrotkowy komentarz lat 60 i spoleczenstwa hameryki z ktorego pochodza jedne z najbardziej kultowe teksty, jak o nagim prezydencie, czy gilotynowaniu, no i jest pan tamburyniarz, ktory jest jednym z najbardziej kultowych utworow w dyskografii Dylana, tyle razy coverowany, a jednak tutaj brzmi dla mnie najlepiej, jeden z tych kawalkow ktore potrafia przeniesc czlowieka do innego miejsca, takim miejscem moga byc wrota edenu, czyli jeden z najbardziej enigmatyczno surrealistycznych fragmentow plyty, inspirowany Blejkowym songs of paradise, krazek zamyka fitujacy its all over now, ktory swietnie pasuje jako utwor ktorym pan Bob pozegnal sie z folkowym establiszmentem i swietnie pokazujacy dorastanie Dylana jako artysty, ktory szuka samego siebie, wydaje mi sie ze ta strona jest bogatsza lirycznie, chociaz to tylko cztery kawalki, ktore sa jednak bardziej rozbudowane niz rokowo blusowe eksperymenty pierszej strony, na plejke raczej nic nie dodam, bo juz dawno to zrobilem, ale musze dodac album na spotifajowa poleczke biblioteczna
Ah Young Bob! don't cha' just love him.... get him before the cancel culture does! Saw him in '78 at Blackbushe Aerodrome in Hampshire, great day with Clapton, Graham Parker and the Rumour and Joan Armatrading plus more. One of those moments in my life when I realised what music can do! Classic this one from the early Dylan oeuvre with songs that are now classics. I could say there isn't a bad one on this but my particular favourites are "Subterranean Homesick Blues" "Maggies Farm" (which took on a whole new meaning in the early '80's inthe UK thanks to our then Prime minister. I would recommend The Blues Bands version!) "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" "Mr Tambourine Man" "It's Alright Ma' (I'm Only Bleeding) and "It's all Over Now Baby Blue" see I said the whole album is a classic really. Love it, Have it in my Vinyl collection and rightfully on this list.
I am familiar with BOB DYLAN and his fifth album BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME, which I have and like very much. After listening to BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME, I still find Dylan to be one of the most consistent songwriter of his and our generation. He is not everyone’s cup of tea. The imagery expressed in DYLAN’s is startling and surreal. In 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, besides BOB DYLAN - BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME, there are six other albums listed: THE FREEWHEELIN’ BOB DYLAN (1963); HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED (1965); BLONDE ON BLONDE (1966); BLOOD ON THE TRACKS (1975); TIME OUT OF MIND (1997); BOOTLEG SERIES VOL.4 LIVE 1966 (1998) Rate Artist: BOB DYLAN (5.0) Rate Album (Year): BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME (US 1965 Original) (5.0) Ranking of BOB DYLAN - BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME songs No. Title Length Side one (Electric Side) 1. "Subterranean Homesick Blues" 2:21 10.0/10 2. "She Belongs to Me" 2:47 09.0/10 3. "Maggie's Farm" 3:54 10.0/10 4. "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" 2:51 08.0/10 5. "Outlaw Blues" 3:05 09.0/10 6. "On the Road Again" 2:35 09.0/10 7. "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" 6:30 09.0/10 Side two (Acoustic Side) 8. "Mr. Tambourine Man" 5:30 10.0/10 9. "Gates of Eden" 5:40 09.0/10 10. "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" 7:29 10.0/10 11. "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" 4:12 10.0/10 US 1965 Original Release 103.0/110 = 9.36 / 2 = 4.68
Želja mi je imati sve njegove albume do 1967., a ovaj neka bude u prvih 5 albuma. Iako mi se jako sviđa album i volim Dylana dok je još bio isključivo na akustici (ne krivim ga ništa što je kasnije prešo na električnu ko što su mnogi ljudi bili protiv, dobar potez tho). Zapravo je cijeli album jako dobar, dao bi 9/10 ili pak 4.5/5, zato ovim putem javljam da dajem jako pozitivnu zvjezdicu za ovaj album. Također je važno napomenuti da ću ove godine proći sve njegove albume i rejtat ih. It's about damn time! Teško će biti, ali mi je to Bog rekao da napravim. Kaže: "Luka, ne budeš li rejtao Dob Bylana, oduzet ću ti majstorstvo u upravljanju viličarom." To sam shvatio personalno - samo čekam bolje vrijeme da mogu otić u prirodu, sjest negdje i pustit si sat vremena jednog albuma na dan. Sitnice su važne.
I fucking LOVE this album! This might be my favourite iteration of Dylan, I just love him going electric. I know it caused such a stir back in the day when he shifted his style, but it was a bold ballsy move that works for him. He's always challenged his listeners to keep up with him or fuck off. He goes where his artistry guides him and does what he wants, a total maverick. "Don't ask me nothing about nothing, I just might tell you the truth.” Subterranean Homesick Blues is an incredible opening track, Maggie's Farm is such a fun bop (I love cranking that one and singing along loudly in the car), and Mr. Tambourine Man is a high watermark of Dylan's songwriting. It's all solid, the whole way through. It's a great fucking album. It is irresistibly fun and cheeky and it will always hold up. Well done, Bob. Well done!
Dylan is such an important part of music history that it feels impossible to look at a song or an album without that layering over it. This is a beautiful album. Every single line on "It's Allright Ma'" has multiple meanings both within and without the context of the song. And then you add in the the repetitive music behind the lyrics. This is both an album to sing to and be inspired by.
I think this is Bob Dylan's best album, this had significant impact on the culture and community at the time.
Bob Dylan at his best. Poetry and folk music wedded in perfect bliss. The artfulness of his lyrics on this album is rarely surpassed
I love Dylan's stream-of-consciousness rhymes with a passion, and he's just on fire on this album. A towering giant of music of any century.
It's amazing to look at the track listing and recognize how many are familiar; 'Subterranean Homesick Blues', 'She Belongs to Me', 'Maggie's Farm', 'Love Minus Zero', 'Mr. Tambourine Man' and 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue'. The great thing is a lot of these songs are quite simple musically, just a few chords, but the vocal delivery is astounding; Dylan is an underrated singer. It must have been quite a revelation back in 1965 to hear him "go electric". From a modern point of view, you have to wonder what all the fuss was about.
What can you say, one of the great Dylan albums. Subterranean is outstanding, 115th Dream is still hilarious, Tambourine, Eden, Only Bleeding and Baby Blue still some of his all time best songs. The first side is great, but side B is pure gold. Not a duff song on here and the best was still to come.
I really like this actually! You can definitely hear the obvious influence he had on a bunch of singer-songwriters I'm more familiar with like Mountain Goats, Decemberists or Rory McLeod or even stuff like Bellowhead. Nice to vibe in the garden to while watching the world implode outside, it's very bittersweet timeless traveller modern bard stuff. I also really like the song that starts with a laughing outtake (\"Bob Dylan's 115th dream\") the lyrics are just great and its got a good driving rhythm.
The beginning of Bob Dylan’s controversial shift from folk to rock music, also happens to be the best era of his long and celebrated career. Such an incredible lyricist, no doubt one of the most groundbreaking albums of the 1960s.
Best album I've heard from Dylan. Great guitar and lyrics. Iconic songs and great ones in between
The beginning of "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" was just adorable 🥰 I hadn't heard most of these songs (except for Tambourine Man) but DANG this is a solid, solid album. The music and songwriting are exquisite and I enjoyed every song
I mean for 1 it's Dylan, IMO one of the greatest of all time. Some banging songs on here, it's on my playlists for sure.
This album is just so good. I wasn't in the mood for Dylan today. It didn't matter. Two tracks in, I was all-in on Dylan again. He's just such a monster of a songwriter. That cannot be overstated. But, on top of his incredible songwriting, there's an energy to this album - a youthfulness - that's compelling. It requires attention. And, for the record, Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" is lightyears better than the jingle-jangle pop cover that made The Byrds famous. "Bring It All Back Home" gets five stars, easy.
Hard to know what to say about this. After a weeks drought of dour indie albums (mainly from the 2000s-2010s) Dylan was a breath of fresh air. I've always liked thus album, lyrically brilliant, funny, wierd and always engaging...musically it may not be rocket science, but is a comfortable armchair to slouch into. I enjoyed the ride.
One of my favourite Dylan albums (but I still haven't had the best one yet ;)) just so much fun, almost pop except no pop has lyrics so confounding. Damn those vandals and their handle.
first time listening to bob dylan the harmonica on this album hits just right enjoyed both the electric and the acoustic sides of the album bob dylan one of the goats for sure standout songs: she belongs to me; on the road again; mr tambourine man, theres a reason this song has 87 million listens, its beautiful; its alright, ma.
Bob is/as the King. You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. A perfect storm of all the Dylanisms; hollering, footstomping, jangly gee-tars, piercing harmonica, stream of conscious absurdist lyrics, sprinkled with biting humour, and balanced by the most exquisite earnest love songs. My love she speaks like silence. Electric or acoustic fades into insignificance in the company of attitude, swagger and cool. Floats on and elevates the mediums he screams or croons along to. I'm ready for to fade, into my own parade. An absurdist decree, Sisyphus is happy. Raging against the dogma of delayed meaning and joy by grasping it now in the present and holding on at punishment of death. He not busy being born is busy dying. Essential listening for anyone with a pair of ears and a heartbeat - 5/5
I just love how he tells a story. 10/10. It’s alright, ma is one of my new favorite songs.
This album is filled with the nostalgic and the whimsical poetry of Dylan. Simple but beautifully constructed songs are the hallmark of this collection. A perfectly crafted piece of Americana that feels like coming home after a long journey. Standout tracks: Outlaw Blues and Mr. Tambourine Man
A great and fascinating turning point in Dylan's career. "It's Alright Ma" is a masterpiece.
Such an amazing album. Dylan was already brilliant, but this just took his sound and lyrics to another level. "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" sounds as prophetic today as it must have in 1965... it is timeless in its sagacity.
Absolute bangers all the way through. It is funny that he ends almost every song with a fade, but just a great album overall.
I think this one was more accessible to me than some of his more drug-strung-out ones.
Haven’t been a fan of what I’ve heard of Bob Dylan before, but I assume that was mostly more recent stuff when we was more popular. She Belongs To Me is a nice song. Didn’t care for the one before it. All in all, a nice album. Still unsure of his later stuff, but this one is nice.
The album opens with "Subterranean Homesick Blues", a romp through the difficulties and absurdities of anti-establishment politics that was heavily inspired by Chuck Berry's "Too Much Monkey Business". Often cited as a precursor to rap and music videos (the cue-card scene in Dont Look Back), "Subterranean Homesick Blues" became a Top 40 hit for Dylan. "Snagged by a sour, pinched guitar riff, the song has an acerbic tinge … and Dylan sings the title rejoinders in mock self-pity," writes music critic Tim Riley. "It's less an indictment of the system than a coil of imagery that spells out how the system hangs itself with the rope it's so proud of." "Maggie's Farm" is Dylan's declaration of independence from the protest folk movement. Punning on Silas McGee's Farm, where he had performed "Only a Pawn in Their Game" at a civil rights protest in 1963 (featured in the film Dont Look Back), Maggie's Farm recasts Dylan as the pawn and the folk music scene as the oppressor. Rejecting the expectations of that scene as he turns towards loud rock'n'roll, self-exploration, and surrealism, Dylan sings: "They say sing while you slave / I just get bored."
Además de la archiconocida Mr Tambourine me han encantado Love Minus Zero y Baby Blue. De las rockeras me quedo con Alright Ma, ya podéis adivinar que a mí personalmente me gusta más el lado folk/blues de Dylan que el rockero. Puntuación 4/5.
Maravilloso Dylan. Sin ser el mejor disco rebosa calidad por todos lados. Canciones míticas como Subterranean Homesick Blues o Mr. Tambourine Man suenan mejor entre los temas de este Album. Un disco en el que se empieza a ver como Dylan abandona el Folk más cerrado añadiendo rasgos del Rock a su música. De hecho este mismo año también compuso la gran canción Like a Rolling Stone aunque quedó incluida en otro de los albunes míticos de Dylan. Todas las canciones tienen como mínimo un notable uso de los ritmos y guitarras folk. Momentos inolvidables como She Belongs to me o Gates of Eden dan paso a canciones desgarradoras como Maggie’s Farm o rifts de guitarras como las que se presentan en It’s Alright, Ma. Los acordes del inolvidable Mr. Tambourine llegan a uno de los momentos cumbres de Dylan. Pero sin duda la canción más Iconica es Subterranean Homesick Blues; de ella se ha dicho muchas cosas que confirman el lugar que ocupa en el Linaje del Rock; “Johnny es el fundamento de todo... él prepara la medicina”… Así respondia Thom Yorke, integrante de Radiohead en alusión a Jonny Greenwood, gitarra solista del grupo, haciendo un homenaje a los primeros versos de la canción de Dylan. Y solo queda decir “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” 4,5 / 5.
Excellent - a very consistent Dylan record, and it's cool to see him at the beginning of his electric period.
Am quite a big Dylan fan anyway, always thought I preferred his rock stuff more than his folk stuff but this is really good. Lacked the emotional connection of Cohen so not a 5 star record but still ace.
I don't generally go for Dylan's deep cuts, but his hits are hits. That's about all I have to say.
Aangename luistermuziek, maar wel wat eentonig op den duur. Prachtige teksten (zoals verwacht). Oprecht moeten lachen met het begin van 'Bob Dylan's 115th Dream'. Leuk dat ze dat stukje er in laten
Just really nice and chilling music. Dylan is indeed more of a poet than musician, so naturally you will get much more from the song when you actually focus to lyrics. I really enjoyed it.
Enjoyable for sure, energetic, decent vibes. As a side note: can see so much how Jake Bugg just unashamedly ripped off / copied Bob Dylan 😂. Easy a 3, prob would be a 3.5 in reality
I should listen to more Dylan. Great songs on this album including ones I didn’t know he wrote.
Pretty good Bobby Dylan album. Interesting layout of each side being a different style
Really enjoyable. Like the instrumentals. It's always fun to listen to some Dylan harmonica. Might have to listen over and over to really get into the lyrics. Only real criticism is it does all starts to sound the same. blasphemy for hardcore Dylan fans. Didn't know he originally did Mr. Tambourine Man. Good to know. 4.0
Very ramble-y, but ended up enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would. Wonderfully nonsensical storytelling.
This is the first Dylan album I've listened to front to back. I liked it! I get the appeal now. Obviously not my favorite vocalist, but he is a talented songwriter.
I've heard enough Dylan and saw him live in the early 2000's, and when I drew this album I wasn't very excited. I think his music is fine and I do get the significance of what he was doing at the time he was doing it, but I've never been able to get into it. With that said, this was a much better album than I was expecting. It's classic Dylan, you have some of the really well known numbers in here, but it's not as challenging of a listen as I thought and really does come on as more of some traditional folk tunes, nothing that was too out there. Pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this and that it maintained a pretty consistent tone throughout.
Жесть внатуре мистер тамбурин Мэн, а так вообще не самое любимое, какие-то блюз каверы
Dylan's voice and songwriting set him apart from the dozens of other albums from around this era on this list. The album lacks punch in some places but is good throughout its runtime. 8/10
8/10. Pretty good overall, as per usual only a few songs stood out to me, especially "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue". I was particularly pleased by the pittance of protracted pieces, as those tend to make the Dylan discography drag.
This is based on two half-listens which adds up to a whole and if you disagree with me, then I say move along... (oh well I) I've got the Dylan rhythm Coursing through my soul. I said I've got that Dylan rhythm Writing this thing now... They seem like little nuggets, Stories from the road From travels through the sands of time And small town Idaho I said I've got that Dylan rhythm Writhing through my soul... (etc) It's quite fun and exciting to hear such tales in song I want to listen to it in its fullness That's why I give it for for now, I've got that Dylan rhythm ooh boy, jangling through my soul...
Enjoyed this much more than i expected I would. Captivated by the stories of Maggie's Farm and 115th Dream. Some nice gentle moments in Love Minus Zero and Gates of Eden. Evoked far more emotion in me than I've found with bobby d before. I'd slap a 3.5 on it if I could, but I'll round up on this occasion
Dylan has better albums but this kicked off his best period (up until about 1976). A watershed moment.
The transition of Dylan's career into more rock-oriented music. I blame The Beatles... they met before the production of this album and poof. No coincidence. Also explains the electric instruments in the first half, which I actually like but forms a dynamic contrast with the second side, longer acoustic songs. The electric sound doesn't work well with the traditional folk ("She Belongs to Me" and blues ("Outlaw Blues", "On the Road Again") songs, and I can understand part of the flack he got from fans, but it's amazing with the fast-paced free-flow songs like "Subterranean Homesick Ali- Blues" and "Maggie's Farm." We get into more surreal lyrics with these songs, making for more engaging songs. For non-Dylan sounds, the combination of electric instruments and intriguing lyrics can help introduce them better than any other album. I'm of course referring to "Love Minus One" as the epitome song, but "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" and the second half are full of such long and drawn-out surrealism, ranging from humour to calming psychedelia. Second side transitions back to acoustic with the star track "Mr. Tambourine Man." Which version is better? Who cares? They both serve different purposes. Melody and Dylan's voice are crisp and soothing, Love the harmonica bit best in this song and additional surreal verses. Flows really well with the rest of the album. "Gates of Eden" is weak but poetic lyrics. Trophy for best songwriting goes to "It's Alright Ma." Love the subtle emotional shifts in his voice at certain points. Ends smoothly with the simple yet soothing "It's All Over Now Baby Blue." Some really amazing tracks on this album. I'm a bit biased since this coming string of rock albums appeals to me more than the folkier stuff. The most imaginative lyrics in his discography helps reinforce Dylan's status as one of the greatest songwriters (although the best had yet to come). Even the weaker tracks add diversity. "Gates of Eden" is the only song that overstayed its welcome, but I was interested in hearing the verses like a storybook.
I've always liked and respected Dylan rather than loved him, but I think this is my favourite album of his
3.5/5. It's alright. I think it's pretty average. I liked the opening track. I never really understood people's obsession with Bob Dylan. I think he's a good songwriter and singer, but I don't see why people give him so much praise, maybe I'm missing something.
Actually really enjoyed this - never clicked with Dylan before, but this drew me into his stories and his expression on the guitar was really great. Will listen again
Dylan goes electric and back again. Some of his biggest and best on this from his mid-20s.
It still holds up well. It’s recorded excellently. Very clear. The music is pretty delicious too. The lyrics a little nonsensical. But it grooves.
Som att flyttas till ett sent 60-tals jag. Sångerna lovar förändring och jag följer Dylan in i hans värld där dröm och verklighet blandas.
Jaunty music, poetic lyrics, generally upbeat album. A good listen, but not on the days you want more quiet for your brain.
I swear I will come across a 5-star Bob Dylan album one day. This came pretty damn close but it didn't hit me just yet.
It has the hits, the deeper cuts, and a bit of a funny blooper. I'm not the biggest fan of Bob Dylan, but have to admit this deserves to be in the 1001 book. Favourite songs were Homesick Subterranean Blues and Maggie's Farm