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did not really like it
Phenomenal songwriting as ever from Dylan. I’ve expressed my thoughts on his sound before.
An all time classic. It's position in the transition from acoustic to electric is wonderful, though it's less protesty than others of his.
The best Dylan.
aquele folk antigo com banjo e gaita pra ouvir numa manhãzinha de domingo regando as plantas, fazendo café e brincando com meus gatos
Grand classique de la country, tous les titres sont hyper solides et variés. Quelques prémisses de la prochaine période avec la guitare électrique.
Osef-tier de fou. J'aime juste pas la country je crois hein.
wonderful songwriting but i can’t help but wish i was listened to joan baez’s versions
Before listening: I’m familiar with Bob Dylan and I’m aware of the calibre of artist that he is, but I’ve never listened to one of his albums. I’m excited to hear this one. After: I really liked this album. However, I’m gonna need to listen it more and read the lyrics to fully comprehend what he’s saying. It seemed to go by very fast and I caught a lot of what he said but not everything. The album is about everything you could think of, it’s full of political commentary, personal struggles, love, and heartbreak. I’m a fan of folk and Bob Dylan is probably the most famous example. I’ve just never dived into his discography because it just always seemed like a lot. I’m going to try to get into his music now, so I’m looking forward to others that are likely on this list.
no es lo que mas me gusta de bob
i don't love his voice
Är ingen Zimmerman-boy
Dylans övergångsplatta till att bli rocker. Här står han fortfarande med en fot i varje ”pöl” så att säga, då han håller sig kvar i folkträsket på de sista låtarna. Det är nog en av hans bästa plattor, men jag tycker att han borde blandat ordningen på de akustiska och elektriska låtarna över hela skivan.
Fan det är MYS! En regnig dag i september är det riktigt bra.
3/5
The 'Dylan has officially gone electric' album, which sniffled feathers back in the day, is probably still Bob Dylan at his most 'accessible' in that the length of the average song is shorter than Blonde on Blonde and Highway 61 Revisited. And it's good, obviously good because Bob Dylan is one of the best songwriters ever. His singing is infamously maybe another thing, but early Dylan doesn't really have those issues as much. Lot of his big essential songs are on here, anyway you shouldn't have to read too many of these reviews to gauge the album. This is an important one like most of his other albums on the list.
Rate: 7/10
Possibly Dylan's best album
Meh. Don't like him
This has me feeling like I’m On the Road Again.
I have a great appreciation for Dylan, though not a great affinity for his much of his music. His writing is purposeful and contains messages, but it feels like the reader must somehow exist inside Dylan's head to make sense of it. Perhaps that is the challenge that he poses with his lyrics, or perhaps it is just pretentiousness of someone loudly declaring how much smarter he is than everyone else in the room. Though many of the specifics of his words are rooted in the time period, they are sadly just as relevant in theme and concept if one takes the time to pull them apart and fill in the gaps. For me that is only interesting in the academic and not in the musical. The musicality of these songs isn't capturing and nothing on this album made me want to listen again and again.
Nope, I still don't get it. Dylan sings - well, let's say *less badly* on this album, and he executes some clever rhymes. But the pitch and rhythm and structure are just sloppy, and the lyrics too often mistake cheap jokes for profundity, plugging in words and phrases at random because they end in a rhyme. I won't deny that Dylan was immensely popular and influential, but I don't understand why, and I doubt I ever will. Maybe you had to be there.
I get why people glaze bob dylan
Not my type of music idk I don’t really like folk
Absolute 5-star from beginning to end. One of my favorite Dylan albums
This is an early Dylan album I never really engaged with. Listening now it’s like a missing link between Freewheelin’ and Highway 61. Songs are great, of course, but as an album it doesn’t cohere like other 60s highlights from Dylan.
I understand some people’s problem with Bob Dylan and I wouldn’t call myself a fan. However, I found this album a joy to listen to. I’ll likely not seek it out again and but I’m glad I did. His lyricism and guitar work are enough for me to have a good time on this record.
I liked "It's Alright, Ma" but the rest was nothing crazy for me
I don't like folk rock as a genre and I really hate Bob Dylan's voice. I acknowledge how influential he is, so one extra star for that. But there is nothing here for me.
i cant believe im doing this I thought I didn't like Bob Dylan
only heard one Bob Dylan song prior to this and this exceeded all my expectations. really reminds me of early Bowie. now i have the urge to buy it on vinyl. best songs: "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream", "Mr. Tambourine Man", "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)"
Sure his voice is a little bit of an acquired taste but I like his songwriting and music. A pretty solid listen
Electric folk, acoustic folk and blues all rolled into one. Fantastic listen
I go back and forth on liking him and his music. And right now I like him and his music well enough. Less whiney than I remember him being.
I’ll return to this one. I’ve known it for like 20 years in various forms so it doesn’t feel it needs discovering.
Relisten. God, it is so good. So many of my favorite songs of his all in one place. I forgot how good hearing the whole thing together is. It is so interesting to think about how controversial his "electric" tracks were when they came out. Folk music in general has changed so much, but it goes to show that the immediate discontent from fans to see their favorite artists do something different is an ongoing phenomenon. Fav Tracks: "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream", "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)".
standard Bob Dylan. He's a legend for a reason, but nothing really sticky here.
Dylan where he's at his peak. Poignant and beautiful worded lyrics and surprisingly bearable vocal performance (even the harmonica sounds acceptable). Enjoyed it from start to finish for a change.
[shrug] Don’t really understand why everyone thinks Bob Dylan is so great. I just don’t get it. I didn't hate it, so I suppose that's something.
Surprisingly good.
4/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/bob-dylan/bringing-it-all-back-home/ I’ve not listened to much of good ol’ Bob, but I know his harmonica is often a bit grating to me, and on some albums he REALLY likes that thing. On this album, it’s luckily quite minimal. What’s left is Bob at his most folky with just his guitar. His voice wasn’t yet too fucked on this album either. All in all, I can see myself come back to this and appreciate it more after some repeated listening.
265. ok
As I said in my Blood on the Tracks review in this challenge... I'm not particularly well versed in Dylan, despite my dad loving him! In fact, this may only be the 3rd album of his I've heard, and of those three, I think this might be my fave! It's just so damn bluesy and that does for me!, plus I already knew several tracks from it especially the brilliant Maggie's Farm (first heard the RATM cover), Mr Tambourine Man (one of my Dad's fave songs to play) and my personal fave, Subterranean Homesick Blues
Hey mister tambourine man play a song for me
Day 20 Line number one Line number two Final line before the title of the song *Harmonica solo* Fav track: Mr. Tambourine Man
I think this album shows you actually how rock n roll Bob was.
DNF
I never quite got Bob Dylan with his nasally voice. I got it more with this album and quite enjoyed it.
Classic sound, classic album. A couple of my favorite Dylan tracks are on this one.
Tambourine man
This is my defining Dylan album, so I'm going to be biased and just give it a 5 out of 5. It has "Subterrean Homesick Blues." It has "Maggie's Farm." It has "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "It's Alright, Ma". All the songs on this thing are stone-cold classics and it happens to be *the* Dylan Goes Electric one, so yeah, it's an automatic 5-Star Must Listen deal. (5/5)
These are not songs. These are poems pur to music- poems that often cross from inscrutable to gibberish.
Har aldrig vart ett stort fan av Dylan, men detta album var underbart att lyssna igenom under en höstpromenad. Mycket välgjord och unik för sin tid. Mest vill jag lyssna Jake Bugg efter detta, de låter väldigt lika och tycker han är underskattad. Tips om du gillar Bob!
Jag hatar att säga det, men jag har alltid tyckt att Bob Dylan är överskattad. Jag förstår att hans texter hyllas till skyarna eftersom de är lekfulla och samhällskritiska. Men rent ljudmässigt når inte Dylan de nivåer som iallafall jag hade önskat. Det är bra musik; gungig och härlig, men jag tycker inte att låtarna når de allra högsta nivåerna. Absolut är det något jag skulle rekommendera andra att lyssna på, men personligen föredrar jag andra musiker från samma tidsperiod som prioriterar soundet lite mer över texterna. Mitt slutgiltiga betyg blir 7,5/10
Bob Dylan album!! Tycker om mycket, men Bob Dylan är någon man måååste lyssna på texterna för att förstå. Jag tycker många låtar var bra, speciellt Mr tambourine man och Love minus zero 6.5/10
Outra obra-prima.
First off: People dismiss what's great about Bob Dylan because of how unpolished and raw the recording is. Personally, I think his voice isn't nearly as annoying as later albums (when he quit smoking) and I don't always love the harmonica (although sometimes I do). During these times, I don't love Bob Dylan's songs because of what I'd consider minor inconveniences, but despite them, because I know the crux of excellent lyrics and songwriting is there. I suppose people are used production quality that is sterilized and it takes some effort calibrating your ears to this style, but his songs are way deeper than all of that and I think it's worth your time. Album starts off decent with "Subterranean Homesick Blues" and "She Belongs to Me" and while I don't dislike the middle section, it's not nearly as good as how the album finishes from "Mr. Tambourine Man" to "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue". To me, that last stretch of the album is prime Bob Dylan, taking the listener on a lyrical journey. There is no artist who paints with lyrics the way Bob Dylan does.
Some of those tracks early on sounds like he’s wrapping lol like ghost face pretty creative. Good album, bud. I don’t know if I would replay it.
Not the biggest Dylan fan, but damn, there was a period where he was amazing.
Folk Rock/Singer-Songwriter/Contemporary Folk Favorite Songs: …I mean, technically, they’re all my favorite. Least Favorite Song: Again, they’re all my favorite, but if I have to pick, I’m probably going with Outlaw Blues. This is the second Bob Dylan album that I’ve listened to all the way through, the first being The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, and I’d prefer this one over the other Bob Dylan album. This album definitely feels like he’s still has his classic touch, but still refines his sound over the course of around 2 years. Overall, definitely a keeper. 9/10, but because the album’s nearly perfect, I’m giving this a 5/5 stars.
i love folk, but i can't stand dylan. his voice makes the music impossible for me to get into. i've already listened to this one and had the exact same thoughts on it the first time i listened to it. he sounds more like a rambling man than someone who's actually trying to sing, and that rambliness really takes all the magic out of the music for me and makes it impossible for me to get into. 2/5, though i've heard this is one of his best so it probably deserves to be here
Might be my favorite Dylan album.
Best Track - "Subterranean Homesick Blues"
I liked a few of the songs, great songwriting
Fave era. Good stuff
Oh how I’ve grown in my years with this list. The first Bobby album that was kicked my way, I felt confused and bewildered by his lyrics. Now, over 900 albums in? I mess with some classic Bob. I’m not seeking out his music actively, but I understand his appeal, importance, and I even got a little excited when this album popped up. So how did this one fair? Pretty well overall. I feel like there's a clear delineation I can make with the type of Dylan song i do or don't like. The more it has a melancholy melody that wraps itself up nicely over some guitar chords (She Belongs To Me, Mr. Tambourine Man, It's All Over Now Baby Blue, Love Minus Zero), then the more I admire it. I'm not as big of a fan of the more upbeat rock-leaning tracks on this album like On the Road Again. It's a very strong 3/5 for me. I could warm up to this one with a few more listens and a couple of songs cut from the tracklisting
back to back Bob Dylan albums from 1001 generator. About 30 years separate, "Bring It All Back Home" and "Time Out of Mind"- that is the length of my life. The opening track "Subterranean Homesick Blues" sounds a lot like Old Crow Medicine Show- it think Bob Dylan is definitely an influence for that group. This song borders on Bluegrass style-wise. This is also true for "Maggie's Farm" This album includes both love songs in the quintessential Bob Dylan, "singer-songwriter" sound and more folk/country/bluegrass tracks. "It's all over now, Baby Blue" is my favorite.
Not my favorite Bob Dylan album but it has a few good songs
mmm not my type of music. Like it's not terrible but I would not listen to this album, maybe a song or two but nah. Dancing to some of the songs, "Outlaw Blues" for example could be fun though I think. Very upbeat and danceable. Overall not my fav.
Is this my favorite Dylan album I've never heard? Maybe. Even the deep tracks I love upon first listen. Its crazy how he ca write 1 phrase in Its Alright Ma that is better than most of the full albums on here. For those of you who give this 1 or 2 stars, please rethink your lives.
Good songs with a bad voice, though that's hardly a new take. Sometimes it's a perfectly apt voice that I quite enjoy, other times it's really annoying – just like the harmonica is sometimes a perfectly good instrument and other times is like being tortured with a dental drill. Quite funny that this record was ever controversial and had people baying for Dylan's blood – I guess you really had to be there! I much prefer the electric side, though Mr. Tambourine Man's a classic.
It was my wife who got me hooked onto Bob Dylan. Before her I just didn't get it and was of the school who thinks "why listen to someone who can't sing properly and plays the harmonica badly'! But after she got me listening to her mono LP of this one and several others the penny suddenly dropped. I almost had a rethink when he went through his Christian awakening and gospel phase around 1980. He and I came through it though thankfully and I now own physical copies of most of his UK releases. I only knew The Byrds version of Mr. Tambourine Man before this record. Although this isn't my favourite Dylan album it is still one of his best.
The are 7 Dylan records in this challenge!! 7!! How is this possible? This is the same amount as The Beatles! Anyway this was not as bad as I though it would be, his voice isnt quite as annoying as it is on other records (apart from Blood on the Tracks - I love that record) but I could really do without the harmonica. She Belongs to Me was quite lovely and of course Mr Tambourine Man. Extra points for the Dylans lovely mog Rolling Stone on the cover!
Time heals all ills? It must be 20ish years since I last heard a Dylan record front to back, after trying repeatedly to 'get' him because everyone always told me I would. But I never did. This listen didn't start well, the inane gabbling of Subterranean Homesick Blues just as ear-shredding as ever, but then 'She Belongs to Me' actually sounded quite nice! Yes, the harmonica was torture, but the rest of the song had a lovely relaxed feeling, and even his voice didn't grate too much! I was seeing all the bands that have been influenced by him and that I like emerging from the mist! But then, 'Maggie's Farm' started and this fleeting moment of optimism was snatched away. I still don't like his voice, his endless ambling lyrics, his excruciating harmonica etc. etc. and so on. Luckily (?) there are SIX MORE DYLAN ALBUMS so maybe my list of songs by him I like will grow even further beyond 1. 'She Belongs to Me', 2. 'The Man in Me'.
Masterpiece. Not the greatest guitar player or singer but he has something to say and the lyrics and rhymes are next level good. No wonder he has a Noble literacy prize. He had 4 amazing albums and dthis is certainly one.
Not what I usually listen to but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the album.
Didn’t love the first half, but thought the second half was great!
Just so good, It’s Alright and Garden of Eden are epic poems fr, Mr Tamborine is a classic anthem. S/o Subterranean Homesick Blues, banger
Another failed Bob Dylan listen. This guy doesn’t appeal to me at all. 5/10
An incredible album with no skips.
Not his best but a classic to be sure. Standouts are She Belongs To Me, Outlaw Blues, On The Road Again, Mr Tambourine Man and It’s Alright Ma.
Where to begin with this. I'll preface by saying I'm not an expert on Bob Dylan and would barely say that I'm familiar with his vast discography, save for some of his biggest albums and most popular songs. That said, this is the most motivated I've ever heard Bob. His songs are meaningful and somehow his lyrics are both completely surreal yet entirely straightforward. The range of social commentary on this record is absurd - anti-capitalism, anti-establishment, proletarianism, self-exploration - all of it tied into one of the most sheltered, traditional genres of the time. By the third song, it feels like Bob is shaking the collective shoulders of Puritan America and telling them "Wake up! The future is here!" In ways this feels like the bridging album between the far-off American Dream of the 40s and 50s and modern history, and if I was feeling adventurous I would even say this was a proto-punk album with the pure amount of rebellion and middle-fingerism this record gives off. Outside of the social commentary, there is also a complete individual coming-of-age journey baked into this album. From leaving Maggie's Farm, to reflections of being On the Road Again and why staying home was never an option, to sailing into the big city during his 115th Dream, to leaning on Mr. Tambourine Man to guide him through the depths. Throughout his journey, the musical accompaniment shrinks and shrinks until it's just Bob, his guitar and his harmonica in what becomes an incredible third act of the album. All of it gets tied up in It's Alright, Ma - an open letter to his mom describing everything he's learned along the way and letting her know that "Yeah, growing up is hard and I don't agree with how the world is, but that's just a symptom of living life, and I'll be alright." He takes it a step further in It's All Over Now, Baby Blue, inviting the listener to begin their own journey into the unknown and to explore all life has to offer. A masterful album and a complete surprise at how much this resonated with me. An instant favorite. 5/5
Unlike the people of newport folk festival, I prefer Dylan having gone electric. This is a 3.5 rounded up to a 4 for the (unfortunate) continued relevance of it's alright, ma (I'm only bleeding) Also the Byrd's Mr tambourine man is much better than Dylan's
bringing it all back to the beginning - Super Dylan
can't stand this guy. just blabberin on a bad beat Would I listen again: no Deserves to be on this list: he's got a better album, right? 2.0
This was probably the easiest BD album for me to listen to - his voice landed well on my ears and most of the instrumentals sounds great, with solid energy!
Listened before?: nope Subterranean Homesick Blues - 5/5 She Belongs to Me - 5/5 Maggie's Farm - 4/5 Love Minus Zero - 5/5 Outlaw Blues - 5/5 On the Road Again - 4/5 Bob Dylan's 115th Dream - 4/5 Mr. Tambourine Man - 4/5 Gates of Eden - 5/5 It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) - 5/5 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue - 5/5 Average score: 4.6/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ as a new(ish) listener who has struggled to understand the hype around Bob Dylan, this is my fav album of his so far
# Bringing It All Back Home: A Deep Dive Review Bob Dylan's fifth studio album, *Bringing It All Back Home* (1965), stands as one of the most pivotal records in rock history—a sonic and lyrical earthquake that permanently altered the landscape of popular music. Released at the peak of Dylan's creative ferment, the album famously splits down the middle: electric on Side One, acoustic on Side Two. This structural gambit, however, is merely the surface of a work that explodes every convention Dylan had previously embraced. Imagining popular music before this album, as one critic put it, is "like imagining a world before the Internet—the architecture of existence minus an entire dimension". --- ## The Music: Two Sides of a Revolution The album's most immediately shocking element was the electric band. The opening alarm bell of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" announced a new era: those "Edisonized licks, walloping drums, and charging band" signaled Dylan's true unrest and a "sea of change in his so-called folk music". The electrified first half is "one of rock 'n' roll's great gambits," condensing urban excitement, bohemian beauty, and social protest into a thrilling 20-minute barrage. Tracks like "Outlaw Blues" pound ahead with a raw energy that prefigures punk, while "She Belongs to Me" stands as one of folk-rock's first genuine gems. Yet the album's genius lies not merely in the electric half. When the band steps away for the four songs of Side Two, the music somehow feels "no less electric". The acoustic arrangements on tracks like "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" demonstrate that Dylan's newfound creative freedom was not dependent on amplification. The album represents one of the most versatile and influential records of the 1960s, mixing folk with rock and roll and "other elements" to create a new genre. --- ## The Lyrics: Poetry Unleashed The songwriting on *Bringing It All Back Home* represents a quantum leap. Dylan had been moving away from political protest toward the personal on *Another Side of Bob Dylan*; here, he abandons traditional folk concerns entirely and "delves deep into the personal". But this is not mere introspection—the "surreal paranoia" of "It's Alright, Ma" and the "whimsical poetry" of "Mr. Tambourine Man" are individual yet universal. > **Key Lyrical Highlights:** > - **"It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)"**: Contains some of Dylan's most quoted aphorisms, including the famous line *"He not busy being born is busy dying"*. The song demonstrates "extremely complex rhyme schemes" and shows the influence of thinkers like Arthur Koestler on Dylan's writing. > - **"Mr. Tambourine Man"**: An "anthem of generational liberation," its "dreamy and hallucinatory" lyrics evoke a "surreal beauty under moonlight". > - **"Maggie's Farm"**: An "assault on capitalist cruelty" that doubled as "an unfond farewell to anyone holding you against your will—like, say, folkies of a certain vintage". Dylan drew on a vast cultural heritage for these lyrics—from Yeats to Baudelaire to Ginsberg—inventing "a rock poetry that opened the doors for his equally hungry contemporaries: Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell among them". The album "took rock and pop, not to mention folk and blues, to a plane of ideas, to the level of art, in which the lyrics were as important as the music—if not more so". --- ## Production: The Sound of a Breakthrough Produced by Tom Wilson, who had previously worked with Dylan on *The Times They Are A-Changin'* and *Another Side*, the album captured the raw energy of Dylan's new direction. Wilson had already experimented with electric backing on some tracks from *Another Side*, but here the production fully embraced the rock format. The album was recorded in two sessions in January 1965—the electric tracks on January 13-14, and the acoustic tracks on January 15. This tight schedule contributes to the album's immediacy; the performances feel spontaneous, even volatile. --- ## Themes: Radical Freedom as Politics There is a common misconception that Dylan left political songwriting behind on this album. On the contrary, "in many ways, *Bringing It All Back Home* is Dylan's most political work, putting the ideas of his past to use in his own work". The album is fundamentally about "radical freedom—of taking convention not as a direction but as a challenge". Dylan's rebellion was no longer just against social injustice but against any force—musical, cultural, or personal—that sought to confine him. The album's cultural impact was immediate: "Mr. Tambourine Man," covered by The Byrds, became a number one hit and "ushered in the era of folk rock". The success of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" on American charts proved that Dylan's new sound could reach a wider audience. --- ## Pros and Cons ### ✅ **Pros:** | Aspect | Assessment | |--------|------------| | **Lyrical Brilliance** | Unmatched poetic depth; "It's Alright, Ma" and "Mr. Tambourine Man" represent some of the finest lyrics of the 20th century. | | **Musical Innovation** | Pioneered folk-rock and legitimized electric instrumentation for folk artists. | | **Influence** | "More than any other rock album, was a watershed". Opened doors for Simon, Cohen, Young, Mitchell, and countless others. | | **Artistic Fearlessness** | Risked alienating his core audience by "going electric" and succeeded brilliantly. | | **Songwriting Range** | From humorous fantasias like "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" to deeply personal love songs like "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" and "She Belongs to Me". | ### ❌ **Cons:** | Aspect | Assessment | |--------|------------| | **Uneven Electric Side** | The first half, while thrilling, can feel rushed; some tracks like "Outlaw Blues" and "On the Road Again" lack the depth of Side Two's epics. | | **Alienation of Purists** | The electric turn was seen as "Judas' betrayal of Jesus" by folk purists who wanted Dylan to remain their political messiah. | | **Production Values** | The raw sound, while energetic, lacks the polish of later Dylan classics like *Blonde on Blonde*. | | **Dense Lyricism** | The heavily metaphorical, symbolist lyrics can feel impenetrable; as one listener noted, "the imagery, metaphors, and symbols are too many, hard to understand". | | **Not His Best** | While essential, some critics consider it "not Bob Dylan's best album" but rather "the beginning of another chapter in his career". | --- ## Legacy *Bringing It All Back Home* (1965) does more than just mark Dylan's transition to electric music—it fundamentally altered what popular music could be. By fusing folk authenticity with rock energy and infusing both with surreal, literary lyrics, Dylan created a template for the singer-songwriter movement and legitimized pop music as a vehicle for serious artistic expression. In 2006, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in recognition of its lasting significance. Its influence continues to resonate, not only because of its stylistic daring but because of its core message: that creative freedom requires the courage to betray expectations, to "bring it all back home" to one's own vision regardless of the cost. The album is "one of the most versatile and influential albums of the 1960s", a work of "boundless imagination and skill" from an artist at the absolute peak of his powers.
Bob Dylan doing his Bob Dylan stuff, a bunch of harmonica as well
This is another unexpected 5 for me. I haven't listened to much Dylan honestly, but I found myself really engaged in this album. I liked that half of the album was with electric instruments and the other acoustic folk. The lyrics were great.
#1031. Good enough, but can someone with a time machine tell him he can stop right about here-ish? No need to make 30 more albums. 3/5: acceptable
So nostalgic. Lovely.
Bien.
3,5
Masterpiece
esta vez te perdono bob
People tend to either like Bob Dylan, or like when other artists record Bob Dylan songs. I like both.
I'm not a big fan of Bob Dylan. Of the albums of his that I have heard this one would rank near the top. Not that I think it's good, it's just one of the best of his. Having said that I wouldn't care if I never heard it again, and if I did hear it again it would be by accident or against my will. I'm sure his lyrics are great I just can't stand his voice or delivery. The music is just okay to me.
My fourth Bob Dylan album, and my favourite so far.
🥞
This is not my usual taste in music, but this albums somehow lets out my inner cowboy because it captures the spirit of independence and individuality. It also sounds so folky but not blue folky, more like yellow. I've never really listened to Bob's music before, so I'm not really familiar to his music but this album sounds so personal, like a reflection of the past, especially evident in the song "It's alright, Ma (I'm only bleeding)."
This album has a very homey feel to it. I also have a love hate relationship with Bobs voice, sometimes it’s smooth with the music but other times it feels like cutting a steak with a plastic butter knife. Some of the lyrics are also insightful and stand for certain things which I appreciate. Overall pretty good but not my go to.
Ladies & Gentlemen, The Luscious Bobbi Dylan! 3
I can't get to grips with his singing voice and the overall sound it makes. Some of the melodies are nice, but they all blend into one.
So let's go. Bob brings it all back home for sure. Incredible songwriting and great live band playing.
Another Bob Dylan. I remain convinced these songs are better off read. Still can't get with the voice.
Nah, still don't like Dylan
Handful of banger songs on there that I really enjoyed, like Subterranean Homesick Blues, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream, Mr. Tambourine Man, and It's All Over Now Baby Blue. I get what people mean about him having a whiny voice, but it isn't something that bothers me and I like the charm of it. Definitely need to listen to it undistracted to be able to appreciate it properly. Couple of skipable songs (Maggie's Farm - and even then still enjoyable), a couple of really fantastic songs, as well as some terrible writing, and some writing that sticks with you. Most of the songs I could get down to in a bar with a classic Old Fashioned or a Bees Knees in hand. Songs for cigarettes, not for vaping. Overall I enjoyed the album! I look forward to listening to more of Bob Dylan's discography.
Absolutely bangin. So groovy and bluesy. Some of bobby boys best work along with highway 61.
It’s Bob Dylan - what more can you say? Melodic, targeted, even with the voice like Bob’s it still a great album to listen to.
Essential Bob, but not his best.
I don't think that I like this kind of genre. It just isn't for me. The album was nice but I'm not much into that. Nice album tho! I would definitely vibe to this if I was driving a car on a sunny day to my job. Like an everyday routine type thing.
Not a big fan of Bob Dylan, although I can't argue that point much considering how influential he is (what with a biopic starring Timothee Chalamet). This album was rather underwhelming, but maybe it'll grow on me one day?
5/5. Like, this album made me fully realize what it means to be a “no skip” project. Woof.
Its good
The humongous amount of harmonica on here posed an uphill battle for me. I cannot stand the harmonica. Sorry to all the harmonicas out there. Nonetheless it’s clear as day that Dylan is an excellent lyricist and storyteller. That comes through on both sides of the album, but Dylan’s poetic craft truly excells on the second half. Musically, the first half is quite exciting, although in retrospect it is hard to appreciate just how revolutionary the inclusion of the electric guitar was. Still, especially Subterranean Homesick Blues and On The Road Again wormed their ways into my brain. And yes, at first Dylan’s voice on some of the songs (lookinga t you, Maggie’s Farm) was sort of off-putting, but after adjusting to it, it was truly no more problem. The second half is so dense lyrically that i will have to sit with the songs for some more time to truly grasp them. Garden Of Eden especially reads like a classic poem to me that will take time to truly uncover its layers. So maybe i will adjust my rating later, but for now i’m happy to have worked through my first Dylan album on the list.
Still don't like Bob Dylan's music. And now I know there's a total of 7 Bob Dylan albums on this list. Welcome to hell.
He’s so fucking wank it is almost remarkable. The admiration of Bob Dylan proves the stupidity of the species.
Honestly not my piece of cake haha. Most of the songs sounded quite similar to me so I couldn’t really get into it. A bit monotonous for me :P
Bringing It All Back Home is an undeniably influential album, but it doesn't completely click with me from start to finish. The electric first half is exciting and groundbreaking, while the acoustic side has brilliant moments, though it loses a little momentum overall.
Great opening, instruments feel chaotic and match the story Bob Dylan is telling. The acoustic songs are great, lyrically great. Really enjoyed the album, great stuff from bob
Masterpiece
haha funny sopranos song
Liked it. Almost like rapping. High energy in the first half. “Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream” made me laugh in the beginning
It’s easy to listen to and enjoy Bob Dylan, but his lyrics are also dense with metaphor and meaning; the line “even the President of the United States has to stand naked” would result in an angry tweet if a musician as prominent as him said it today. His harmonica solos are spectacular, his guitar-playing fits each moment of music perfectly. You can’t dislike this album!
9,3/10
Run out of superlatives for Bob. Did decide that gun to my head BEST album we’ve had here so far is Blood On The Tracks. PS someone else review Trout Mask Replica.
All at once, I’m completely sick of bob Dylan’s shit.
Before this 1001 albums challenge (?) started, I always thought that Dylan was someone I didnt get and never will (not a ton of exposure as a kid, but a college roommate played Blood On The Tracks all the time). The dense lyrics and endless backlog makes me afraid to touch him. But when Im forced to (from this list that I love and hate), and im in the mood for rambly songs, Dylan hits and I feel like a lifelong fan. This album runs hot. She Belongs To Me and Tambourine Man are fantastic songs. The rest of the album felt solid (but I wouldve junked Maggies farm). 47 mins is ideal. Would love to have this as a post dinner party album
music is love
This album isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty good.
Love the thoughtful lyrics and melodies in Bobs songs
Very mellow. I had listened to the hits before but a lot of it was new to me
Jarring vocal tone and songwriting but Dylan manages to mesh it all together with a casual, smooth ensemble. First time listening to a full Bob Dylan project and feeling quite underwhelmed with the lack of progression or dynamics throughout. The imagery and subject matter is vivid and memorable, although lacking much of an anchor point thematically. "Outlaw Blues" is a more classic rock and roll sound, definitely a highlight of the first half for it's energy alone. A nice change of pace as slow Dylan can get repetitive at times. "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" is another enjoyable track, pretty straight forward song. "Mr. Tambourine Man" is of course a classic and I do enjoy this one very much. Very catchy track, instrumentation is laid back but keeps up a strong movement throughout. Latter half of the album is much stronger. Track 10 and 11 wound up being my favourites as Dylan truly dials in on clear, emotional storytelling. Maybe I wasn't deeply enough engaged before I first hit play on this album, but the final few tracks really pulled me emotionally, and I found the guitar and harmonica to grow smoother and captivating as the album closed. Despite the first few tracks feeling much more repetitive to me, the final 5 songs average double the runtime while keeping me increasingly more hooked throughout. Favorite: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) Overall this style has never been much my thing, but Dylan does have a good creative energy throughout and his voice is not nearly as grating to me as others like to describe. The last few songs have made me a Bob Dylan fan though.
I’m not a Dylan fan but was pleasantly surprised how this album meandered along and I settled into the tunes. The harmonica makes it for me. Still find his tone a little grating but overall ok.
I don't know, it's Dylan transitioning isn't it... Fine
No siento que sea lo mio, no me gusta el folk y no soy cerrado con géneros hay algunas canciones q me gustaron, las q dicen blues pero poco más, y Bob Dylan canta mejor cuando se calma.
Better than the live album I was forced to listen to last time. Still not a fan but at least it didn't make my ears bleed (but it was close).
In a nutshell: the sing-speak master Did I hear a little jangle guitar and some Merseyside sound touches on here? Or am I deliberately trying to find elements to prove that this album ahead of its time? It was difficult to shrug off the legacy bias of Dylan here. The opening track has been overplayed. I daresay Bob was better on his follow up? I might come back to this album in a year to see if my opinion has changed. Overall: 4/10 Overall: 4/10
Fab
Another good Dylan album. I think I know more songs on this one than the others I've listened to.
Amazing, 60+ years later and still a stunning album. This is my review number 2 and wasn’t expecting to give a 5 star straight away after giving a 2 yesterday!
I debated giving it a 4 because some of the songs end up sounding pretty similar, but I enjoyed this album too much. It might be my favorite Bobby D album I’ve listened to. He once again demonstrates why he’s considered one of the best songwriters of all time.
So far, chronologically, this is the first album I love from Bob Dylan. His earlier works did produce some timeless hits like Blowin in The Wind, Times They-Are-A-Changing, and It Ain't Me Babe, but they were either mixed in with subpar songs, or compositions that didn't sit well with me. But Bringing It All Back Home is such a revelation. It's not so much about him going electric, but how he added another, more rockish, facet to his skill book, which I'm all in for, which drives the points he makes much more than his acoustic meandering from his previous album. To top the electric side, his acoustic side shifted gears, and he explored more intricate songwriting and didn't shy from creating longer songs that tell a story in full detail, rather than condensing it in 3 minutes, which is why the acoustic meandering turns into real acoustic gems.
I think there are better BD albums but it’s hard not to love it. Mt Tambourine Man ❤️
Oh hello welcome back bob dylan nice to see you again
Bob was pretty good with this one. Shot it right into the hippocampus with a red white and blue enema
I never listened to much of Bob Dylan outside his greatest hits and a few documentaries about 60’s music, so it was nice listening to a few more songs. This album felt like a journey through seasons, from a hazy dappled summer afternoon to a cold and smoky winter morning. I especially loved the harmonica parts and steel of the guitar strings. Dylan has always had a beautiful way of using metaphor and simile to create these surreal and striking narratives and some of the songs on the album exemplify this really well. Favourite song: Mr. Tambourine Man Least favourite song: None
COMPRENDO L'INNOVAZIONE E LA SVOLTA CHE BOB DYLAN HA PORTATO AL ROCK/FOLK ROCK. LA PRIMA PARTE ELETTRICA, CON TESTI PERO' MENO BANALI RISPETTO AL ROCK FINO A QUEL TEMPO, HANNO RESO IL ROCK PIU' ADULTO, INFLUENZANDO ALTRI COME I BEATLES. LE PRIME DUE CANZONI SONO LE MIE PREFERITE. RIMANE CHE LA SECONDA PARTE ACUSTICA NON MI GARBA TANTO. ANZICHE' ASCOLTARE QUELL' ARMONICA ANDREI IN TEXAS, METTEREI IN LIBERTA' UN MULO SLEGANDO LA CORDA CHE LO TIENE PRIGIONIERO, TROVEREI UN MULINO A VENTO E MI CI IMPICCHEREI. LO SPIRITO CRITICO DICE UNA COSA, IL GUSTO PERSONALE UN'ALTRA. 2/5.
The first of a great 3 run of albums. This is great as it is Bob's first electric recordings and you also get a second side of great acoustic folk songs. I know people hate his voice but for me it goes great with this style. This record has a couple of my all-time favorite Bob songs along with some other great ones to boot. There are 2 I could live without but those aren't enough to track the overall rating of the whole experience of this album.
Полный разъёб, тушите свет, отключайте электричество Хочется взять тамбурин и идти куда-то вперед, в сторону горизонта, и не останавливаться
Как оценивать один из самых влиятельных альбомов в истории рока? Добавив в свой фолк электрическую гитару, Дилан в одиночку создал новый жанр - фолк-рок, но повлиял при этом на гораздо большее кол-во жанров. В качестве примеров - кавер на Mr. Tambourine Man от The Byrds ввел в обиход jangle guitar, что позже активно применялось у R.E.M. и половины инди групп, Rage Against the Machine делали кавер на Maggie's Farm, а отсылки на этот альбом также были у Radiohead и фолк-панков Against Me, да и в целом многие исполнители переняли его манеру ироничного рассказчика, то есть влияние этого альбома протянулось очень далеко по жанрам и времени. Причем люди сейчас недооценивают, какие большие должны были быть яйца, чтобы это провернуть. Фолк-сообщество не просто не приняло его электрогитары. Они приходили на его концерты и просто засвистывали что есть мочи, пока он не начинал исполнять акустические номера, тогда все затихали и внимательно слушали. Потом гитары возвращались вместе с новой волной свиста и выкриков "бууу". Дилан позже делился, что это было так громко, что он не слышал собственных мыслей. Но он не сдал назад, как фраер, а настаивал на своем видении. И история расставила все на свои места. При этом лично меня первая половина альбома, электрическая, не так цепляет в плане композиций. Хотя звучит все равно классно. Зато вторая, пусть и более акустическая, это просто шедевр на шедевре. То есть по факту это 4,5, но как энджойер истории рока не могу не надбавить за его импакт.
Даже гармошки меня не выбесили. Итс олрайт ма ебейший мастерпис. Остальное тоже неплохо. Поставлю даже пять.
пока что лучший альбом дилана из подборок тут, это даже 4
I want to like this album more but it’s just kind of ok for me. And I am kind of in the folksy songwriter mood, so I’m not sure why this is not grabbing me. Sometimes you just can’t vibe with an album. 2/5
Not my cup of tea but led me to some of other songs by Bob Dylan that I like
What we come to expect of Bob Dylan
Ok
No soy fan del folk o de Dylan... mucho menos de la armónica, no es el tipo de sonido que me gusta escuchar. Darle una calificación baja no me parecería justo solo basándome en estas tres cosas, pero la verdad es que no provoca nada en mi escuchar su música. No lo escucharía otra vez y probablemente si me lo encuentro en la radio cambie a otra estación.
60-luvun puoliväliin tultaessa Bob Dylania pidettiin sukupolvensa äänitorvena, joka otti kantaa yhteiskunnallisiin ongelmiin akustisissa folk-lauluissaan. Bringing It All Back Homella Dylan kuitenkin alkoi karistaa tätä imagoa, ja puki mustat aurinkolasit päähänsä ja hankki itselleen sähköisen taustabändin. Hänen sanoituksensa olivat muuttuneet surrealistisemmiksi, eikä Dylan enää kirjoittanut todellisiin tapahtumiin perustuvia protestilauluja. Levy on jaettu selkeästi kahteen puoliskoon. Ensimmäinen pitää sisällään Subterranean Homesick Bluesin ja Maggie's Farmin kaltaisia nopeatempoisia rokkibiisejä, ja toinen puoli taas koostuu rauhallisemmista akustisista raidoista.
Loved it, from start to finish
Classic bob Dylan album. Not much more to say
Low 3
4.5
I find this album very peaceful.
7e fucking Dylan album... Wel eindelijk de laatste! En ik moet zeggen, misschien is het Stockholm syndroom, maar She belongs to me is best goed? Ik irriteer me eventjes niet aan de stem van Dylan, iets wat helaas weer volledig terug is bij Maggie's Farm. De man heeft gewoon geen goede stem, en dan kiest hij er ook nog eens voor om een mondharmonica te gebruiken? Iets wat toch als een van de meest irritante instrumenten gezien word? Ziet hij hier zelf de ironie niet van in?? Het openingsnummer, Subterranean Homesick Blues, is voor mij Dylan op zn best; niet te aanwezig en met een behoorlijk dikke blues saus. Oprecht; daar heeft hij de stem voor. De focus ligt meer op de muziek dan de rest en het klinkt gewoon best goed. Jammer dat hij dat niet vaker doet... Maar op dit album wel iets meer! Outlaw Blues is ook weer wat meer die sound die ik wat beter trek. Tsja, Mr Tambourine Man is een bekende Dylan plaat. Maar ik ben geen fan. Ik begin zn zang wel iets beter te trekken, maar nog steeds is het gewoon te lang, te matig gezongen en had ik al te lang gezegd? Jezus Christus, de 2e helft van dit album, de Akoestische helft, is echt niet doorheen te komen. Elk nummer duurt minstens 5 minuten, de mondharmonica is continue aan het toeteren en Bob jankt in je oor als nooit tevoren. Ik was echt van plan om dit album 3 sterren te geven, maar dit haalt het voor mij weer echt naar beneden. God wat een schijthinderlijk album, alleen Dylan krijgt het voor elkaar om een album van 50 minuten een eeuwigheid te laten duren! Wat is ie goed he... FAVO: Subterranean Homesick Blues,
Used to find Bob Dylan very off-putting but there's an infectiousness to the grooves here. Still, it doesn't grab me the same way as the previous albums I've listened to as part of this 1001 list (blonde on blonde and Freewheelin') 3/5
Well. this has upset me. Bob Dylan that I actually liked! I Apart from the well-known stuff I could hear the influences oin some of my favorites like Waterboys and Aztec Camera. One of those albums that forced me to change my mind.
Already a favourite!
Je crois que plus j’écoute bob Dylan moins j’aime ? Je trouve ça ennuyeux et un peu prétentieux Mr tambourine man quand même ! Ça s’écoute quand même bien It’s Alright Ma ! Je crois que je pourrai apprécier davantage plus vieux 6/10
Dylan goes (Half) electric! I enjoyed the first half of the album (the electric half) a fair bit more than the more acoustic second half of the album, though "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" is a perfect song. Not my favorite Dylan album, but not bad.
Absolute five. King.
Felt like I was sitting 'round the campfire with my old, weathered, pretentious pal who plays a mean harmonica.
Ehh
It's fine, but I still don't understand why there's so much Dylan in this book.
The Dylan haters will always hate Dylan, and when this album shines, it really shines. But I would push back against the grain of both the haters and the glazers on this one. The individual brilliance of some tracks aside, I don't think the flow of the album is near as good as it should be, aiming for heartfelt but coming across as faltering. And even some of songs people call classics really fail to grab early on the album. Maggie's Farm may be profound on a written page, but musically it's just grating. She Belongs to Me, meanwhile, hits that more somber musical itch that Dylan is great for scratching, but the meaning doesn't land as a Dylan song should, some clever wordplay aside. The later songs land well enough that I think people forgive the earlier parts, and between that and the nostalgia and aura of Dylan I think that this album as a whole is overrated, and at the very least far from a perfect 5 stars that some feel it is owed. Still, Love Minus Zero, Tambourine Man, Gates of Eden.... When the man hits, he hits hard.
Bob Dylan always delivers a solid middle of the road album with a few tracks that really stand out. No difference here. I’d probably give this closer to a 3.5 out of 5
It's got a really cool rollicking quality, at least the first 75% of it. I like it, respect it...I don't even mind his voice all that much. But I feel like I say that about all the Dylan I've ever heard....respect it, the voice doesn't bother me, surprisingly enjoyed it. But I don't feel the need to listen to it again.
Incredible protest album from THE premier folk singer. Bob Dylan’s poetry and music styling is unmatched and this is an album that exemplifies why. Maggie’s Farm and Mr. Tambourine Man are of special note as their two of my favorites, but every track is unique and full of imagery and metaphor. Truly an incredible artist and a stellar album from him.
you know what, sometimes Bob dylan is a miss for me... it's just his voice man... idk
Mid folk rock but probably one of Dylan's better albums.
I hate his voice as always. That second half is not good, but I think the first half is good enough to carry it.
Subterranean Homesick Blues - 7 Way more bluesy than I knew Bob Dylan capable of. Very protest rocky with a good beat and flow. She Belongs To Me - 8 I like how the title of this song is “she belongs to me”, but throughout the song it seems like he (or whoever) actually belongs to this woman and she holds all of the power. Maggie’s Farm - 6.5 Very rock-y. I like that it seems to be about not answering to anyone (easily applicable to his work in music or political affiliation). Love Minus Zero - 9 Love the songwriting of this one. I love this little electric guitar in the back of the production. I love how this song explores the limits of love from a man’s perspective. He thinks he wants a women who is less conventional and doesn’t need superficial things/tokens of love, but realizes he can’t handle the “free spiritedness” of it all and either comes to terms with the fact that HE has to step up and be the thing she needs (She’s like some raven at my window with a broken wing) or that he just doesn’t like this end of the spectrum either. Very cool song. Outlaw Blues - 6.5 Again more bluesy than I knew him capable of being. Called outlaw blues for being about a black woman in Mississippi and if he said her name she would be put in jail. Social commentary song with a groovy leading line. On the Road Again - 7.5 This is definitely a cheekier song from Dylan, kind of being sarcastic about someone living a very different life than him and he does nottt like it. This is not the kind of song I would’ve imagined someone like Dylan putting out but it was entertaining and fun. Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream - 7 Mt Giggleshits in the beginning. Ohhh a commentary on Christopher Columbus thank yew. He’s way more of an unserious man than I would have thought. Like this song is just soooo unserious. Very maximalist in terms of lyrics and just gives lines of bullshit (complementary), mirroring the batshit nature of the foundation of this country. Mr. Tambourine Man - 10 Love it immediately. No notes really. Could be my favorite song from the album. Gates of Eden - 7.5 And a religious commentary?? Bob Dylan I was unaware of your game. A little repetitive, but I do like it. It’s Alright Ma, I’m Only Bleeding - 9 7 minutes This writing is actually insane though. I really wonder how long this project took him. This song’s lyrics are so wild and intricate and all of them are powerful speaking about the contradictions of life, society, and politics and just truly so so good and is the reason he’s heralded as much of a songwriter as he is. It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue - 8 Love this little guitar in the background. A song about growth and change among a cast of characters (or personalities) and a great way to round out this album. Dylan, the music scene, and Dylan’s relationship to making music was changing and I think this was his way of talking about that.
Calling Bob Dylan anything but good would be a shame. But for this list there has been a bit too many of his records on it. And Bringing it all Back home is definitely one that could have been skipped. Tambourine man is a great song though.
Ive tried a few times to get into Bob but I cant.
Pretty good love the sound and the just the music in general.
I submit that, having followed three excellent folk albums, BIABH, Highway 61 and Blonde On Blonde are as good a sequence of albums as any artist ever realeased.
When the drugs and the mind of Bob all come together we get Tambourine Man. I'm a fan of Bob but some of this is a bit of a hard listen when the voice of Bob starts to grate. The music is just a vehicle for the story to be told and especially on the acoustic tracks is just background strumming of highlight his voice. I like a distinctive voice but I would not be the first to wonder how much bigger a star Bob would have been if he actually had a more pleasant voice.
Still don't get Dylan. That said, Subterranean Homesick Blues & Mr. Tambourine Man are the best of the lot. ★★★
Now that's some og-D
Great album for its time that has genius rhymes and amazing lyrics. Although it's old style, it has a sound that compelled me to listen to more of his music. 5/5
The first Dylan I've heard that was tolerable. At least rock suits his awful voice better than folk.
I mean I will give him credit this album is significantly more tolerable than the first few I’ve listened to. The presence of instruments beside guitar, harmonica, and Bob’s voice are boons to the album. Songs seem to have a bit more energy and lightheartedness. I still think it’s an album on the boring side, I will still lament the same formulaic song structure throughout, and I will still complain a bit about the tone of Robert’s voice. But it’s new favorite Bob Dylan album. A very surprising 4/10 today.
It's okay.
What a forward thinking album. All of this sounds like what the rest of the 60's was trying to catch up to. I don't care about Dylan's pure Folk era as much, but he really hit his stride here. Brilliant mix of songwriting here. The Band is really jamming it as well, the Electric Guitar throughout sounds really nice. A lot of these songs have since been played and covered into oblivion, sometimes better than the original, but the versions here are still great. Just a wonderful album. Don't think any song is as great of a statement as It's Alright Ma.
Nunca entenderé el hype por Dylan, fuera de Estados Unidos a alguien le gusta?
Lots of advice off the bat with subterranean homesick blues. A lot of country feel in this album. “Maggie’s farm” is basically a “take this job and shove it” tune. Dylan has some signature cryptic references that would be fun to study. Lots of fun imagery and rhymes too. I can appreciate how well it all goes together despite not getting the full significance of every line. Dylan didn’t win that Nobel prize for nothing. The band is great and I really started to miss it on the final tracks, even though “tambourine man” is probably the best known song on this album. I really likes the humor and gracious beat on “115th dream” . In that acoustic last half of the album, “it’s alright ma” stands out with haunting lyrics and a strong simple guitar riff driving it along. Having the acoustic tracks last is a good move. A guy could put the album on and if it got too intimate or slow at the end you could move on, but those songs are really treasures, too. No skips. 5.
A classic
unique
4/10
There's alot of Bob Dylan on this list. This is another good album, but I fear I have heard one so I have heard them all - Mr tambourine man is a good song.
Mundharmonika Ist leider nicht so meins
I deeply appreciate these lyrics but I have to say, his voice is just not my cup of tea and it's distracting.
so meh and so boring, idgi!
Not my favourite Dylan album but still a good listen
Enjoyed this, though the last few songs don’t really match the rest
Okay background music. Dylan uses electronic music, apparently for the first time. Folk/country sound.
no
Expected little to like (repetitive rambling songs with 27 verses). But found plenty (little bit of folk, plenty of rocking belters, and reams of poetry). Coming late to the Dylan thing perhaps, but really enjoyed this.
So this is that album. I think he was right to go electric. I could definitely listen to this some more.
2 down, 5 to go. I was going to give this a "1" automatically but I actually gave this a "3" initially when I was on track three thinking maybe I was being too harsh on him. Then, I continued to listen to this pretentious harmonica filled ratshit and had to go back. When I hit the "hilarious" opening of track 7 I had to come back in here and say always go with your first thought. 1 star. Bob Dylan sucks.
Perhaps my favourite Dylan album. Maggies Farm and Its alright Ma are highlights for me but I love every second of this. 6 stars.
I liked the first half more than the second. I guess I prefer Dylan when he's a little more concise and direct in his song composition, because I thought the first half really hit and the second half was more rambly and the songs just went on too long. Like, I know that's Dylan's thing, but I guess it's not mine.
Another Dylan album on the list but this one at least is a bit different and a lot more energetic and upbeat. Some classic songs and solid instrumentation to go with Dylan's iconic vocals.
About what I expected here. I like Dylan songs more when they're peppered in as opposed to listening to albums straight through.
amei, acho que "love minus zero" é a minha preferida até o momento.
Oh yeah, this is the one with electric guitar that made everyone so mad. It’s funny - there’s not really even that much electric guitar on this thing, but I guess you do hear it pretty early. Get that pearl clutching out of the way. Has some all-time great Dylan songs. The closing one-two punch of “It’s Alright Ma” and “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blues” is one of my favorite ending sequences in his catalog.
Started well. First song was very good. After that though it really declines - every song feels the same and it all is just really unispiring and unenjoyable. It becomes really annoying and difficult to listen to. Standout songs are saving it from being tragic. Second half improves so much on the first half although which saves it a bit.
Pretty good
I enjoyed listening to Mr. Tambourine man. Wish more songs on this album sounded like that.
DYLAN THE GOAT
Blows my mind to think this was recorded in just three days and how jagged Subterranean Homesick Blues must have sounded to those fans used to an album opening with folky, strummed guitars and earnest lyrics. It's as if Bob was sketching in charcoal and now he's found a box of colour crayons.
Some of the classic Dylan songs, and the beginning of a great run of albums. Well, every song is great. Some of the songs aren’t as listenable as others.
Probably not for me but I appreciate his style and his message
I like this Dylan album. This stuff is from an era in my musical listening life that was all about the stuff Dylan had to offer. We ate him up.
This album is split between songs where he croons on nasally, and more laid back slightly less folky songs that don't assault my ears. The latter half are great, the former are terrible. Maggie's farm, Outlaw blues, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream are just bad Gates of eden, it's alright ma are somewhere in the middle She belongs to me, Mr Tambourine Man, Love minus zero, it's all over now, baby blue are good.
Good. Very nice
pas trop trop mon delire je ne saurais mm pas quand le mettre dans la vie de tous les jours
Heard it before. After getting 3 rap albums in a row I got the OG mumble rapper. It's a great album, what can I say 4/5
In addition to being a sea change for rock music, the writing on here is also impeccable.
Electric!
Bob’s second masterpiece after Freewillin’, and his best album at the time before Highway 61 immediately upped the ante less than a year later. So many classics: Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie’s Farm, Love Minus Zero, Mr. Tambourine Man, It’s All Over Now Baby Blue… it’s an absolute onslaught of some of the best written songs of all time. Love Minus Zero and Mr. Tambourine man have always especially stuck out for me, but every track here is brilliant. It’s an album that should be required learning in schools.
Bob wins me over with some extremely great songs in the front end but loses me in the home stretch with three straight drawn out acoustic tracks
The album successfully maintains its devotion to acoustic folk. It is a great listen, especially when driving on a long trip home, as was my case when I listened. Dylan is a lyrical genius and this was a great introduction to his music. Mr. Tambourine Man, Gates of Eden, and It’s Alright Ma are 3 powerhouses back to back.
A great album that has some of my favorite Bob Dylan songs. “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Maggie’s Farm,” “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” and “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” are my favorite tracks but honestly there’s not a weak song to be found. A practically flawless record from Dylan’s peak years.
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This is another easy 5. Big Dylan fan, and this and Blood On The Tracks are my two favourites, but really there is not much in my top 5 of his stuff - all are brilliant. I keep seeing people talk about Dylans voice, or as they seem to think, lack thereof. I have no idea what they are listening to. Dylan may not have the vocal range or power of many "great" singers, but he has an emotional range and texture that is as good as anyone. In Maggies Farm, you can hear the anger, but you also hear that anger is almost dying - there is anger at the injustice but there is also a sense of apathy creeping in there. He's not just angry at the system, he's in the process of becoming emotionally resigned and giving up on the system. In Bob Dylans 115th Dream, his tone is both mocking/sneering and jovial/bawdy. He's deriding "discoverers" and "innovators" who take credit for things that existed before them, but he's having fun doing it. Its superficial absurdity wrapping scathing insight. In Gates of Eden, he sounds like a prophet. His voice spirals, and you can feel the wind, the clouds, the earth, all in his voice - part dirge, part chant, all doom, delivering his vision as a futile warning. In It's All Over Now, Baby Blue, you can hear the desperation, the sadness, even the hopelessness. He's made his choice, but it was hard, and it hurt. It's a closing statement to the entire album - the electric first half, and the controversy surrounding that, followed by a reflection on this, a lament that he can only be driven by the muse, not the audience, and that the cost of moving forward is leaving something behind. I gave The Bryds Mr Tambourine Man 1 star, and given the chance I would do it again, and again, and again. They stand at their microphones sounding pleasant, harmonic, melodious, and they suck the heart out of it. Dylan doesn't (although he can do harmonic and melodious, see Ballad Of Hattie Carrol or even his cover of Copper Kettle) but instead he sounds like someone living the story. He doesn't perform the songs, he IS the songs. And the songs are BRILLIANT. The first songs are all great. Not just great, some such as Maggies Farm or Subterranean Homesick Blues are foundational. But the final four song stretch starting at Mr Tambourine Man and ending with It's All Over Now, Baby Blue, is the greatest closing set on an album ever. But... I feel this was all a bit of a wasted rant. The fact is, the people who dump on Dylan will not hear him. To paraphrase Sidney Deane - “Look man, you can listen to [Dylan] but you can’t hear him”. I urge the haters to try and hear him, but much like Dylan singing Maggies Farm, I'm resigned to the fact I won't win this fight - I am preaching to people who already know, or who (and I'm not casting judgements here) just can't hear.
My favorite Dylan album, I threw on Nashville Skyline afterwards for good measure
Subterranean Homesick Blues is my favourite electric track. Bob Dylan’s 115th dream has the weirdest lyrics. Mr. Tambourine is haunting and one of my favourite Bob Dylan tracks. Gates of Eden is a very boring track. It’s alright, Ma feels like a fireside song at its essence. Album’s novelty, Dylan’s lyrics and the wacky instrumentation wears off after a while, album repetitively alters between Dylan’s crooning and high-speed journeys over a non-sensical world. The folk side of the album is much stronger than the electric, showcasing Dylan’s experience within that area of music. Although there are forgettable songs, a few near perfect songs make this’s a great album.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Can only imagine how exciting those opening bars might have sounded back in the day as Dylan ripped up the script, they still sound thrilling today. A perfectly realised revolution
cracker 5/5 probably my favourite Dylan album
My 7th and I believe final Bob Dylan album of the project. I did like this one a decent amount, I’m not the biggest fan in general but today this was a solid listen, overall 4/5
Album 241. Bringing It All Back Home (https://open.spotify.com/album/1lPoRKSgZHQAYXxzBsOQ7v?si=zuK-mGpMRpa3TIZBQax5Kg) — Bob Dylan (1965) I stood on nails today and it was more pleasant than listening to Bob Dylan. Great album. 4/5 Liked: — Subterranean Homesick Blues — She Belongs to Me — On the Road Again — It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
I realized as I listened to this album - as I have likely realized several other times during this process - that I'm really terrible at listening to lyrics, except perhaps as an adjunct means of conveying whatever meaning the music imparts. And, as with Dylan, where the music is nearly entirely extraneous to the lyrics, I struggle in my appreciation of the artist. And this album didn't change that.
I own this on vinyl and gave it a spin this weekend. I think Jason is right that 3 albums by one artist probably is a good limit for this exercise, even if that's Bob Dylan. Especially if it's Morissey.
5/5 - We've established that Dylan is divisive in a way that your mind is made up early on how you feel about his voice/music/lyrics/cultural standing, and you're not gonna change it. I know what side of the divide I'm on.
I did not like it. There is something very unpleasant about the sound of a harmonica
Strong 9 I actually GOT a Bob Dylan record!! Maggie's Farm and It’s Alright, Ma are all timers imo. Hopefully the other Dylan albums click for me on the same scale!
My ex used to have only the sleeve of this LP and displayed it on their desk. It’s got a big personality. Possibly the best opener/closer combo of all time. The harmonica is harmonicking hard, the lyrics are wonderfully weird, and the momentum rolls on forward like a wave breaking against the sand.
Dylan begins the era of musician as Great American Poet, and HIS era of heading for the Nobel Prize.
1. bluez - 2 2. me - 1 3. farm - 2 4. zero - 1 5. outlauu - 2 6. road - 2 7. dream - 2 8. man - 2 9. eden - 1 10. alright - 1 11. baby - 1
Yeah, this man is cooking. That second side is insanely magnificent. Both times I've heard it, I've just stood or sat there and thought "Damn". A wonderful record (9/10, 5/5 on this scale)
Not as bad as I thought it would be. Not good though.
The people who whinge about Bob Dylan's voice are such babies. Did the slight atonality hurt your widdle ears? Do you not like any distortion on your guitars either? Mayonnaise too spicy for you? Bob Dylan is my favourite artist, hands down. This is not his best album, but it is still an insanely strong collection of tracks. Even the slightly throwaway numbers (Outlaw Blues, On The Road Again) are interesting in context of his burgeoning exploration of blues and rock. Elsewhere it is an embarrassment of riches, with the first four and last four songs all close to masterpieces. One of one is his Bobness.
3/5 album, the first songs are gopd however, the latter half of songs, although unique in their own ways are just boring and brings down the whole album.
First impression: Wow! I’ve listened to some tracks on this album before. Favourite track: Subterranean Homesick Blues One sentence: Very bluesy, more harmonica than expected, and Dylan’s lyrics--for the most part--are golden. Will I revisit? Probably
I don't think Bob Dylan is bad, and I can see why he became A Guy, but I'm not a huge fan of this kind of music. I do think the mistaken early start in Bob Dylan's 115th Dream is very funny, and I think Gates of Eden and It's All Over Now Baby Blue are fantastic songs, but overall it's just not my thing.
Good
The album is pure Bob Dylan, it's the Bob Dylan sound for sure. It's not a bad sound, I like a bit of Dylan. There are even a few good Dylan songs on it. Looking at the full list I see there are seven Dylan albums to with through. They'll all be great, but why so many from the same artist? The album was nice enough but I didn't like it as much as the albums I've listened to many times before. It's probably due to not being familiar with these tracks, but it'll get a lower rating for it.
This is a GREAT Dylan record. I listened to Blonde on Blonde (not my favorite) a few days ago and, after re-listening to Bringing It All Back Home, I now remember what I love about the very-early electric years. At this point in his career, Dylan still had a really strong sense of melody and motif, and there's a special crazed speed freak mania to his brand of rock n roll jump blues here. Plus, there's a couple classic acoustic songs that nicely sunset that era of his career. If you asked me tomorrow I might have a different answer, but today this is my favorite Dylan album.
I didn’t enjoy this album due to mostly how it sounded like. I understand and appreciate some of the topics the album was talking about but I didn’t enjoy it at all and caught myself multiple times not paying attention.
Idk just more Bob Dylan. Do we really need this many Bob Dylan albums?
Muy lindo disco :D
Don't really like his voice sry
A really enjoyable album from start to finish and my first real exposure to "prime Dylan" bar knowing most of the hit. I enjoyed the electric half and the acoustic half equally with Maggie's Farm and Outlaw Blues being the 2 stand out tracks. Looking forward to experiencing more Dylan as I see there is a lot more to come on this list. 3.75* rounded up to 4*
Some brilliant songs on here, I just find it a bit unsophisticated. Maybe that was the point?
Some classic songs of protest and drifting on this album.
He’s an American staple. A living legend. I guess I get it.
Favorite song: mr tambourine man
Iconic vocals...got a bit much after a while
I kind of hate Bob Dylan. soooo whiny
okay bob
5:32 PM: I’m nearing the end of the first listen, and thus far, this is my favorite album from the assortment of albums I listened to via this generator. My instant favorites: "She Belongs to Me", "Maggie’s Farm", "Mr.Tambourine Man", "Gates of Eden". I audibly went “wow!” at It’s Alright at Ma (I’m only bleeding). I ended up listening to the album maybe 5 times and stopped listening to watch videos contextualizing the album. I really enjoyed memoryfield's video "The Vinyl Review Episode 5: Bringing It All Back Home". Dylan's beat generation influences, the political moment at the time of his debut, and this album's importance for the creation of albums as full statements instead of a few notable songs with a bunch of filler are all clearly felt. The opening track includes all of these things. I also love how he says "thinking 'bout the government" in the first verse of that track, just the sound of it. I've been meaning to get into Dylan's music for years now and this was the perfect gateway. I also now want to read some beat generation literature and Arthur Rimbaud poetry. Loved the album!
A good album. Love Minus Zero and It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) were my favorites. 5.7/10.
Day 1 I really did not like this album, I guess I can appreciate that it pioneered something? but yeah overall basically hated listening to it. It's like some raunchy farm guy was singing in my ear the entire time and it was so annoying.
Absolutely love Bob Dylan and I always forget that.
Det er noen veldig gode låter her, men det er en skygge av de to mye sterkere albumene som fulgte det. Et par av låtene høres nesten ut som prototyper av senere spor (Outlaw Blues -> Obviously Five Believers; Love Minus Zero -> If Not for You). Mr. Tambourine Man forever.
Den mest sommerlige av alle Dylan-platene. Både Highway 61 og Blonde on Blonde er røffere og mer bråkete, mens Bringing it all back home er fortsatt tung på kassegitaren. Et perfekt bindeledd mellom folk-Dylan og rock-Dylan. Rett og slett en jævlig bra folkrock-plate. Ingen svake spor, bare pur Dylan-glede
Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggies Farm ... and a couple of others. No doubt, the guy could write a song. But man, this album is 47 minutes long, and I think it's at least 40 minutes too long! His voice after a while, just grates. Small doses of Dylan, please!
Fun album, it’s not my usual taste and his voice sounded weird to me at first but I got used to it. I can’t see myself going back to this tho.
Number: 165 Date: 06/17/2026 Artist: Bob Dylan Album: Bringing It All Back Home Year: 1965 Style: Singer Songwriter Folk Rock Familiarity: Well-versed (4) Rating: 4 Before: ======= There are way too many Bob Dylan albums on this list. Not that that's out of the way, this is probably one of my favorites, if not THE favorite. It's my first so far on The List, but I've at least skimmed through all his albums at least once before. During: ======= Now at Maggie's Farm, and boy, his voice can be annoying can't it? And again at Mr. Tambourine Man, I think this is the first time I've found his voice so annoying that it detracts from my enjoyment of the song. 5 Subterranean Homesick Blues 4 She Belongs To Me 5 Maggie's Farm 3 Love Minus Zero/No Limit 4 Outlaw Blues 4 On The Road Again 4 Bob Dylan's 115th Dream 4 Mr. Tambourine Man 3 Gates Of Eden 4 It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) 4 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue ----------------------------------------------------- 3.95 WEIGHTED AVERAGE (accounts for song lengths) After : ======= So, I'll rank it a 4. It would probably be a 5 if his voice was not so annoying. As for suitability, I'll give it a 5 as I think it is one of his best 3 and for impact It gets a 5 as well as it's influence was massive. 4 my personal rating 5 suitability for this list 5 impact ----------------------------------------------- 4.7 composite rating
I now Bob but haven't listened to much of his discography. so looking forward to this. These first two tracks are good. I actually know quite a few of these tracks.
yeah, this is one of the albums that reminds me why dylan is THE best lyricist in the game. light years ahead, there's so much depth into what he says: "you don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows" fucking fire.
Subterranean homesick blues - 5 She belongs to me - 4 Maggie's farm - 4 Love minus zero - 3 Outlaw blues - 3 On the road again - 4 Bob dylan's 115th dream - 4 Mr. tambourine man - 5 Gates of eden - 4 It's alright, ma (i'm only bleeding) - 3 It's all over now, baby blue - 5
Some tunes some not tunes
I thoroughly the use of the Tuba rather than the Bass. Helps it sound purely acoustic. The spots for the harmonica solos make sense. I enjoy on the fifth track (Outlaw Blues) the use of the harmonica being used to back up Bob. These songs usually talk about "what I'm doing, what your mama is doing, what your papa is doing, what the mailman is doing, etc.", what I had, etc. I liked on song seven (Bob Dylan's 115th Dream) the little detail of a false start being left in the recording. Ideas are presented clearly. This is definitely gonna be unintentional ignorance about the genre, but he is much more of a story teller than a vocalist (if that makes sense). His placement of the words are so interesting. He either feels right in the pocket or pretty fair ahead or behind (seems like it's finding the balance between the three extremes.
Good song writing, mid vocals
I also think this is very good. Great stuff Bob.
Love ya Bobby!!!
parts were quite good and I’m sure great songwriting!
Great album. Both sides full of great songs. Rawer and rougher than Blonde on Blonde or Highway 61
3 stars
Another 3 star Bob Dylan album. Half of it is really good and the other half is shit
The only thing that doesn't makes me to rate it a 5 is that i wont be listening to it repeatedly
cute
i mean, i think i get it? but it’s safe to say Bob is not for my ears. call me uncultured, but this was a tough listen from pretty much start to finish :))):))
obviously going to be 5 stars. Legendary
Will need to revisit it. Good lyrics and seems to be good proto rock esque.
Classic Dylan with some classic songs.
Probably not best listening to this 7am when you’re already half sleeping, almost put me back to sleep