Reviews (page 6 of 13)
I was weary about this one. The previous Dylan album I'd listened to was pretty awful. I don't know the history very well. At some point, Dylan goes electric, and everybody goes poop in their pampers, right? Is this the album. Because it made a massive difference. His ramblings suit a full band more than just a guitar, and I actually enjoyed a few of the numbers (even if my wife didn't really care for them). I recognised the odd tune here and there, and there seemed like more of a melody that was accessible woven throughout. I say woven, because there were still some of the same style songs that I didn't particularly enjoy from 'Free Wheelin'...' But, 'Mr Tambourine Man', yep, it was alright. And the closer was actually a really nice song. I was going to give this a 3, but actually I feel it's more like a 4. 4 Stars.
So far this is the best Dylan album that I've listened to. Really like his more electric playing.
Great album
Very nice. Imagining Tymothe Chamalet o como se escriba.
Classic. Some songs were a little silly but can't hate on Bob.
Bob Dylan is always quite fun to listen to, but just falls a little short of a must-listen for me. I may return to these, but I had a good time in any case.
One that grew on me over the listen. Maybe you just need to be in the right mood, but he gets you there. FS: Gates of Eden, and 115th Dream.
Never previously been a huge fan of Dylan's singing style but actually got on board with this. Musically and lyrically smart and interesting, super original, ahead of it's time.
Fabulous, obviously, but a a full notch below Blonde on Blonde and a notch and a half below Blood on the Tracks.
The first of the electric trilogy. It's the weakest of the 3 but It's still amazing. Some of Dylan's best songs mixed with some decent to good stuff. Overall amazing album strong 4*
First time really listening to Bob Dylan. Didn't know he can sound so rocking. A surprising really good time. Energetic, fast-paced and fun.
This is the second album i've listened to. Dylan is one of the most unique musicians i have ever heard I think his music is timeless and the way he blends his voice with his instument is insane. If you said this album was from the 80s i'd believe you. I rate this an 88/100
Finally sat down and listened to Bob Dylan thanks to this. Was definitely worth a listen. I understand why he was so influential considering this is just one of his many popular albums. Added it to my saved albums to listen to again!
Honestly, I enjoyed this album way more than I expected. I went in thinking it’d be all acoustic folk, but it kicks off with electric guitars and a real punch—totally caught me off guard in the best way. Dylan’s lyrics are sharp, weird, and poetic, and I realized I actually knew more of the songs than I thought. “Subterranean Homesick Blues” and “Mr. Tambourine Man” hit differently when you hear them in the full album context. There’s a cool split between the electric first half and the acoustic second half, and it works. It’s like two sides of Dylan’s brain—one wild and rebellious, the other dreamy and introspective. It’s not just music; it’s a vibe, a mood, a snapshot of a moment when Dylan was changing everything. If you’ve never given it a proper listen, do it. It’s clever, catchy, and way more familiar than you’d expect.
4/5 classic Bob dylan
After a grand trip in outer space with Jason Spaceman, and a escape from synthpop hell, the review writer found themself in crisis again: The air smells like harmonica. Flat singing filled the ear. Without a doubt, the reviewer is in the hell of “lovers of people with a beautiful voice”: deep in the muds of the Bob Dylan swamp. Before the reviewer can put on Subterranean Homesick Alien as a way of coping a sharp guitar riff blasted in from the depths of the swamp. It’s Subterranean Homesick Blues. But the reviewer is trained. The are trained in tolerating and accepting of all type of weird singing voice, so weirdly the most difficult condition of the Dylan swamp is not a hard condition anymore. But then it is the harmonica. The writer probably consider it as the only torture instead of his singing. The harmonica terrain is sparsely spreaded between the easier terrain of singing so they hurried their way on escaping from the wheezing instrument and the good news is that the song is lesser that three minutes As soon as the blues rock loving writer escaped from Subterranean Homesick Blues easily, they entered the relatively peaceful area of She Belongs To Me and Maggie’s Farm. The writer hated the former, but exploring the floras and faunas of the latter give them a really good time although they’re mostly stuck in the deep muds of harmonica. Love Minus Zero is also difficult to navigate for them. But Outlaw Blues is more exciting for them cause the guitar hits hard and the harmonica is almost functioning as the pure background soundscape filling in the sparseness of the swamp. On The Road Again made the air surreal like all other best surrealists of the century whereas the sharp blasts of harmonica made the writer hesitate as a fan of surrealism. The only problem is that it is too short. By the time Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream started the writer is having weird thoughts. They are thinking about how this is vaguely related to their upcoming exam. And their supporting football team’s allegation. Their leg had been submerged in the swamp for too long. The thought disappeared because Dylan messed up. Run. Thought the writer. But soon the swamp is again deep and the mud is again muddy. So they were left in this six minutes of wild hallucination while Dylan droned on and on. The previous experiences of wandering in the swamp now much helped in the best way as they lifted their leg and raced with time through the harmonica and the singing, with the strong rock beat after them. But they have run out of luck: scenery swapped radically as the second half of the record returned to acoustic. “Save me, Liam Gallagher!” The writer shouted without much hesitation as they sensed a figure in front of them: The tambourine man. Any knowledgeable person knows that the best way to counter a thing is using the same thing. But Liam, although being one of the most famous tambourine man in rock and roll, is still living and is a person rather than a god so he won’t help. By the way, Mr. Tambourine man don’t have any fucking tambourine. So it won’t work. But gladly they still managed to escape under the tense and imaginary atmosphere from the Tambourine Man. And everything else after that is almost the same long and tiring walk. As long as the exodus but it’s out the swamp and back into home. Collapsing on their bad after a warm bath, the reviewer happily went to sleep with a rating: 4/5. Might listen Again.
this is the one, this is a great record. the live '64 philharmonic album and this. Gates of Eden and It's All Over Now are still in my rotation. the time with changing from pure folk to its influence in rock is evident. I don't love all these tracks, but as a whole, what a time to be alive. what would come of this is that era of him being called Judas, and responding by playing it fucking loud. Sub Home Blue is a banger bold open that tells fans and newcomers that this is a new style. his wandering vocals with a biting back beat and full band laid out anyone who wasn't ready. the progressive movement of the time wanted to hold him up as some poster child and he reacted appropriately. anyone who was upset that he didn't continue to parrot the talking points of the current day agenda was stupid. its 4/5 mainly cuz of what it represents more than what i love about the songs. the live in '64 is 100% better and 5/5. looking back, Outlaw Blues is great cuz its a song you wouldn't expect Dylan to be playing at that time. people wanted spoon-fed topics and this doesn't do that. that doesn't make it epic on its own, but its genuine. If You Gotta Go is prob my favorite song of his, and was recorded for this, but it prob didn't work as well as it did acoustic. he gives them half electric, half acoustic, and even that wasn't good enough. the second half is him proving he still got it. not gunna say wherever this led was something i care about or like, but right at this moment, it was the best course of action.
Classic
3.5
Seguimos con los discazos. Como pasó con In Rock estoy entre el cuatro y el cinco, y otra vez me voy a desencantar por el 4. Solo porque hay como 7 o 8 discos de Dylan que para mi son 5 estrellas. Este podría ser tal vez el disco que menos me gusta de él, de los que más me gustan de él, si es que eso tiene sentido. Como todo el mundo sabe la primera cara es eléctrica, la segunda acústica. Dylan estaba buscando expandir su paleta desde el disco anterior (Another Side of Bob Dylan), que me gusta bastante menos y acá termina de consolidar esa transición a una paleta nueva de sonidos, letras y sensaciones. Y creo que queda claro en la primera mitad del disco, con una selección de canciones que va para todas partes. Dylan se siente comodísimo haciendo este tipo de canciones. Aquí está mi canción favorita del disco, la clásica Love minus zero/No limit (que es una de esas canciones que le recomendaría a cualquiera que esté buscando adentrarse en la discografía de Dylan: es tan BUENA la melodía que duele). Pero son realmente fantásticas las cinco: Subterranean Homesick Blues es una de esas canciones que pasan una vez en la vida, una canción fantástica que podría ser el símbolo de la contracultura norteamericana de los 60s. Brillantemente poética y surrealista al mismo tiempo que refiere el zeitgeist de la época: palabras como verdades, crítica política, lírica beatnick: todo cantado rápido, sin dejar respiro; Maggie's Farm y Outlaw Blues son dos grandes canciones (especialmente la primera) en las que el maestro se acerca al blues como tal vez nunca antes y nunca después lo haya hecho; completa el primer lado la hermosísima She Belongs to Me y la surrealista Bob Dylan 115th Dream, que tal vez se hace un poco larga y se asemeja un poco a los experimentos líricos de Another Side of Bob Dylan pero, gracias a una mayor velocidad en la ejecución vocal y el acompañamiento musical la hacen mucho más entretenida que las canciones "largas" del otro disco. Quedó sin mencionar On the Road Again, la peor canción del primer lado (¿Y tal vez del disco?), que es afortunadamente breve. El segundo lado tiene solo cuatro canciones. Voy a comenzar diciendo que Mr. Tambourine Man no me gusta mucho (y es, junto Knocking on Heaven's Door el peor "clásico" de Dylan en mi opinión). Este tema y On the Road Again son las que hacen que me termine decantando por el 4. Los otros tres son temazos. El mejor sin dudas es It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding), una de las mejores canciones de este artista. Mi 2do tema favorito de este disco y merecidísimo clásico. Gates of Eden podría haber estado en Another Time of Bob Dylan. Es una canción que no desentonaría junto a Chimes of Freedom o My Back Pages, al mismo tiempo que es mejor que esas canciones. Y cierra con la bellísima y emotiva It's All Over Now, Baby Blue. Es curioso. Este disco me gusta menos que Highway 61 Revisited y Blonde on Blonde (y varios otros), pero al mismo tiempo, siento que es un disco con más clásicos que todos los otros, con la mayor parte de estas canciones habiendo sido tocada numerosas veces tanto en recitales de la época como en otros conciertos de Bob muy posteriores. Es de esos discos que nos dejan con la sensación de que cada canción es un clásico.
I think I finally clicked with Bob Dylan while listening to this album today. I own "Bringing it all back home" and I have listened it in the past, but got never attached. But it is a coherent record, interesting to explore musically and lyrically and after listening it twice today I can see it becoming a 5/5 for me in the future. The mixture of Folk Rock and more acousting Folk is very well balanced, although I tend to like the more classic Folk-oriented songs even more. I can see why this is a true classic! Highlights: I especially liked the trio of the last three songs, starting with "Gates of Eden" that creates a great open space with its lyrics. But I also like the fuller, heavier Blues Rock appeal of "Maggie's Farm". Fun Fact: One of the albums of my personal list of "classic German-speaking records" from Christiane Rösinger (and Andreas Spechtl) called "Songs of L. and Hate" does a great reenactment of the well-known "Bringing it all back home" cover. A great recommendation as well!
I enjoyed the song about a dream . Wonderful randomness.
I'd like to listen to all the Dylan albums on the list in chronological order and historical context, as it's difficult to fully appreciate his progression as a songwriter or his influence this way. This album has a few classics on it and I generally like the sound, but it's hard to really distinguish it from Blonde on Blonde, which the generator gave me a couple of days ago.
Ik vond het vorige Bob Dylan album echt niks, maar deze vind ik wel lekker swingend! Er zit meer energie in de muziek en in het algemeen vrij aanstekelijk. Nummer dat me is bijgebleven: Bob Dylans 115th dream
I remember seeing the photos from the photoshoot of this album, and I thought it was the coolest thing. I was excited to listen to this album. Overall, it’s solid, but some of the songs are just too similar to me, not only across the album but also across his other albums at the time. Dylan’s work is known for his lyrics, and they definitely shine throughout all his songs. I think my focus is more on the music, so when it’s the same acoustic guitar and harmonica solo routine, the novelty only goes on for so long before it loses my intrigue. Still a lot of standouts on this album.
Great album. I don't know if I would have appreciated it as much if I hadn't seen a complete unknown. "It's alright ma" was shit though.
Actually really enjoyed this!
This is my second Dylan album, and if my rating from the first is any indication, I am not a Dylan fan. That said, this is my favorite of his works. Where we are now, musically and culturally (in general), I think it’s hard to explain Bob Dylan. It’s like explaining a rotary phone — it’s inconceivable to think of the time before its existence, but so much has happened since its heyday that it’s no longer appreciated.
Many songs I recognized I didn't know he sang. He's like an old timey Conor Oberst. Even does a Rage Against the Machine cover. Good album
Actually fun?
Yup, that sure is a Dylan album.
The lyrics of this song are amazing. It's like listening to poetry. Dylans voice isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be and I enjoyed it much more than I thought. It losses a point because of that damn harmonica.
This album is great. Dylan’s lyrics tell very compelling stories and the music is all great, both electric and acoustic. Even though I have no clue what Subterranean Homesick Blues is about, it works as a great opener. The album also balances faster and slower songs really well. Dylan’s guitar work on the acoustic side is very strong. His voice may not be the greatest, but it works very well for this album, I’d say. 4/5
Classic, early Dylan. Still had that folk thing going where a lot of the songs sound similar but the topics are different. Nothing objectionable, just not something I would listen to often.
I listened to this when I was younger and I definitely appreciate it more now
Çok klasik şarkılar var, çok dinlemek lazım ancak öyle hoşuna gider
I find it fascinating that even to this day, people don’t accept that Mr Tamborine Man was written about Len Houmous?! It’s so obvious! 4.0
Awesome! Definitely will have to re-listen to this one to understand some of the songs better. But I loved the language used. Favourites: Mr Tamborine Man and It’s Alright Ma
This is the quintessential Bob Dylan that lives in my brain, I expected it to be fairly inaccessible. 60 years span from the recording to my 1st listen, I must say its a pretty impressive work. I cannot imagine wanting to play this regularly, but I may revisit it again.
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Listening to his cadences is incredibly satisfying. So unique and special. Would love to give this 5 stars. But respectfully, I can not enjoy the harmonica.
Even weird Dylan is still great.
Good. Would listen again
piolon, mas divertido q discos anteriores q esuche de dylan, tendria q fijarme mas las letras pero esta piola
I’ve always had something against Dylan, but damn this is a good record. For the times, for the cultural importance, for the considered lyrics, and for the music that is actually pretty fun - this one scores high for me. You win this round, Bob Dylan.
The best bob dylan album so far on the list. It helped that a lot of these songs were in a complete unknown.
It loses steam in the second half and frankly is carried by the final four acoustic cuts. You spend most of the album looking forward to them.
let’s get a little silly with it bob…but not too silly cos we still need to decimate people with ‘baby blue’. OK?? fav tracks: bob dylan’s 115th dream; it’s all over now baby blue; subterranean homesick blues; it’s alright ma (i’m only bleeding); outlaw blues
I really enjoyed that. The acoustic second half really spoke to me more than I would’ve expected considering I do like his electric sound and generally gravitate more towards that kind of music. But the lyrics in the second half just caught my attention more — Gates of Eden and It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) in particular.
Not quite as good as Highway 61 Revisited but still a great album. Has some of Dylan's most well known songs like Mr Tambourine Man, Subterranean Homesick Blues and Maggie's farm. Bob Dylan's 115th Dream and It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) are other highlights. I don't think the other tracks are quite up to the standard of Highway 61, but it's still a great album overall.
It changed my mind of Dylan
What can I say Bob Dylan is pretty iconic and rightfully so! This is a solid folk rock album that is quintessential Dylan. Sometimes I find that his songs draw on a bit but I feel that is a common theme within folk or rock music if an artist gets in the groove. Some people find his voice to be annoying but he has a very iconic and unique sound in my opinion. I would definitely listen to this album again and I look forward to listening to more albums from Dylan!
A question in your nerves is lit Yet you know there is no answer fit To satisfy, insure you not to quit To keep it in your mind and not forget That it is not he or she or them or it That you belong to
This is the first time I've listened to a full Dylan album. To call this man a poet is an understatement. The music is phenomenal too. The only thing keeping this from heing a 5/5 is the singing. It is his signature in a way, but it's not really good. 4/5
Это первый раз на моей памяти, когда я, слушая альбом Боба Дилана, вникал в лирикс просто автоматически. Большое событие для меня. Лучшая песня - Mr. Tambourine Man.
One of the better Bob albums. Love the electric start and acoustic finish
Great album from Dylan. That’s all I really have to say.
Such an excellent album. Subterranean Homesick Blues is soooo perfect, but then it has a bunch of other great songs. Also, a supremely cool era of Dylan.
great songwriting just not rly my vibe
Folksy storytelling :)
Bobby D is the man. A wordsmith and a beast with the guitar and harmonica. Love it. This album is a powerhouse of Dylan hits. That said, though, I probably wouldn't put this on repeat or listen to often. Its a good listen every now and then but not my idea of a perfect album. If you just get around to the hits, you aren't missing much more, musically. Lyrically, you're missing a lot, however. Standouts were "Subterranean Homesick Alien Blues," "Maggie's Farm," "Mr. Tambourine Man," and "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" all the hits essentially. They're hits for a reason. Dylan is still as socially necessary today as he was in the 60s. This is a great listen any time. The songs lull you into a soft, gentle trance but the lyrics are important and meaningful. I think this is worth 4 stars for sure.
great album. IDK what it is with Dylan but sometimes I'm really not into him but this album was strong all the way through.
Some weird rambling stories but generally very good
Very good, maggie’s farm and baby blue
As dylan goes, pretty good. Better than most of his albums on the list. A touch too long but good
Surprising amount of bangers, unfortunately a lot of filler as well
If Bob Dylan had tone and could actually sing he would have been the greatest singer of his generation. But, he can't, so we're just blessed with the best song writer and lyricist of the time (and possibly of all time). I think the thing I like the most about Dylan is that I can find meaning in his lyrics at every part of my life, find nostalgia about the parts the used to, and hope in the parts that haven't hit yet.
I love country, I love Bob Dylans voice, so ... everything is clear :) Nice harmonica sounds.
I enjoyed this album a lot and felt it had some good variety for Dillon.
I always forget how young Dylan was when he made some of these early albums. Truly one of the great songwriters. I know not everyone likes his voice or his way doing things, but I'm a fan. Favorites are Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie's Farm, Mr. Tambourine Man, and It's All Over Now Baby Blue.
was a day off on this one, due to birthday and concert stuff going down. This is the best of all the Dylan albums so far. But also, why so many albums by the same artist? There are so many artists that probably got left off this list, and I’ve had 3 Dylan albums in my first 79 (plus multiples of others).
Still love Bob. Not quite the absolute masterpiece as a couple of his others but still very strong. Like all of the songs and half of them are some of my all time favourites. 4.5/5
Dope
So many incredible songs. Terrific album.
Some fantastic songwriting, and I particularly like the first track, but an album of Dylan's voice is always hard for me.
I like Electric Dylan better than Acoustic Dylan.
When you write something as good as Mr Tambourine Man, the album has to be amazing.
Pretty good. I like bob Dylan but I don’t listen to him enough. I liked this but I think he has better stuff. Not boring to sit through. A lot just sounds the same and it was pretty repetitive. Not bad though
Never gave this a whole listen. Pretty dang good
Not my favorite Dylan but a lot of good stuff! Stand outs are Mr. Tambourine Man,Love Minus Zero, and Baby Blue. Sometimes I tune out in the long songs but who’s to blame me
4/5
my first bob dylan album! I enjoyed
Great album, the list has really introduced Bob Dylan to me and im excited to hear more
good album, standard sounding Bob, some 'famous' tracks.
Wow can't believe I've never got a Bob Dylan album ever. I was a bit worried from the first song (which I did like) that it would be blues stuff, but the majority feels a lot more alike folk stuff, like Simon and Garfunkel, although this is before most of their hits, so it was likely the other way around inspiration wise. The vocals and personality of the songwriting is what makes it so interesting and probably what captivated people at the time, quite a lot of the pop stuff being released at the time felt quite un-personal, but this doesn't at all (like the bit where he laughs and has to start again, it just feels a lot more real). I really like the weird lyrical style of just having loads of phrases said back to back which rhyme, makes some parts feel like poetry or something. I feel like hearing the Mr. Tambourine man Byrds version first was probably the wrong way round, as the more stripped back instrumentation on this one makes you appreciate the songwriting and lyrics. It just feels really unique. Favourite songs: subterranean homesick blues, she belongs to me, love minus zero, Mr. Tambourine man, gates of Eden, It's alright Ma (I'm only bleeding) Overall around 7/10
great
I think this is my favorite Bob Dylan album that I know about so far (still have 100 more to go). A very digestible album for most listeners and it's well composed (obviously). When I think of Bob Dylan, many of the songs that come to mind are from this album (Subterranean Homesick Blues, She Belongs to Me, Mr. Tambourine Man, It's All Over Now, Baby Blue). Almost a 5.
This was really good, both sides. Just a firehose of lyrics coming at you at all times on this one and I like it even if I have no idea what most of it means. The band was relaxed and fit well with Dylan's nasally voice. This makes me excited for Highway 61 Revisited bc I bet it's more of the side A of this record. Favorite tracks are subterranean homesick blues, on the road again, bob dylans 115th dream, and it's alright ma. strong 4/5 almost into 5/5 territory. I think we could've dropped a verse here and there to tighten some of these up.
top tracks: (no order) subterranean homesick blues mr tambourine man it's all over now, baby blue
Excellent
One of his best
I did like this one a lot. Easy to sleep on Dylan (or at least for a guy like me I can’t speak for the rest of you) but he is great. Good lyricism that make you feel great indescribable emotion
This is kind of fire. The country music sound is cool for Bobby D.
He’s got an ineffable charm and a knack for great lyrics, so despite the fact that the instrumentals don’t do much for me, I enjoyed this quite a bit.
Enjoyed this - creative and playful with some classic songs
I think this is maybe the most overlooked Dylan album. Love this transitional period from him and enjoyed how he keeps a foot in each camp on this.
Is there something more gringo than this album? Problably, I'll see in the future.
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Bob Dylan's voice works very well with his blues/ folk style, though I admit it gets old after a while. I also think he does a great job of sounding familiar but different. Meaning, he has a very specific sound and tone throughout the album without seeming repetitive. The composition is simple yet compelling and keeps the listener engaged throughout.
Overall: 8/10 I've been in a Bob Dylan type mood lately so I'm very glad to get this one. I've mostly stuck to listening to Blonde on Blonde so I don't spoil these other albums for myself before they pop up, but it turns out I already knew most of the first half of this one! I can understand why some folk purists at the time would have been mad about this album but it's kind of ridiculous now that I think about it. I don't think any artist should be forced to make one style of music for their entire career. Dylan obviously had a love for bluesier rock and roll and he transitions to that style perfectly. The folk side of this album is great as well, and this is where the lyrics really shine. If you don't enjoy his voice this album isn't going to change your mind, but give it a shot cause it's such a great album. Fav Song: Maggie's Farm Least Fav Song: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
This is my second Dylan record and what I've discovered is that I like him a lot more than I thought I would. Not as good as Blood on the Tracks but still enjoyable. Find that I like the acoustic songs more than the electric ones. Favorites: Maggie's Farm, On the Road Again, Gates of Eden, It's Alright Ma Would I listen to it again: Yes
It's Dylan. Starts a bit more poppier, less folksy.
My second favorite Dylan album behind Blonde on Blonde. The standouts IMO: the rollicking opener Subterranean Homesick Blues, the warm and charming ballad Love Minus Zero, the haunting and surreal Gates of Eden, and the well known Mr Tambourine Man. Dylan gleefully casts aside his status as folk hero and comes into his own here. The first half is an electric middle finger to folk purists happy to keep Dylan in an easy to label box. It’s clear the whole band is having fun; the sounds are loose, bluesy, and energetic. There’s no aim for technical proficiency here and I think this makes the album all the more appealing in its earnestness. His vocal performance here might actually work at times for those who aren’t usually receptive to his delicate style (tambourine man and subterranean homesick both play to his strengths IMO) but if this album doesn’t work for you, nothing will (this is a you issue btw). The second half settles into the traditional acoustic sounds folk purists were accustomed to at the time. Hates of Eden is my favorite here. Dylan wailing about the injustices both in and outside those mythical gates is just so cool to me. Besides that track, the rest of this side is fine to me. If I had this on vinyl, I’d probably not flip to side B very often.
you know what i actually like him, 4, he lost one point because of his freaky voice
Dylan sounds happy, playful even, cheeky even on side A. The first track Subterranean Homesick blues was a suprise to me. In your face don’t trust the man vibe. Side B was more the Dylan I expected. This wasn’t on my radar as I already own Blonde on Blönde, Blood on the attacks and a couple of others but if I come across one I might pick it up
3.5 stars
Good Dylan album
Some of this was really lovely.
Great Stuff from Dylan. I just know there are better Albums from him to come! 4/5 ****
Classic stuff
Maybe the most consistently enjoyable Bob Dylan album we've listened to so far? But we've listened to six, and there's still one more to go. Even if I like most of this one, and will like "Like a Rolling Stone," it's just too much.
it’s bob dylan, it’s good, wahoo
Great album, some classics on here.
In the beginning I thought it sounded like many other albums I've heard, but perhaps he was teh first to do it, I don't know. But it really grew on me. Cohesive and yet enough variety to keep it interesting.
Struggled with the harmonica onslaught honestly, but the lyrics are excellent
do I own this?
4/11/25. This might be the first Bob Dylan album I've listened through all the way; it's given me a positive opinion of him! Loved that it's split from electric to solely acoustic, great lyrics, and didn't mind Bob's unique voice. I'll revisit.
Nice
It's Bob Dylan, what more can I say.
I’m pretty sure I like this one as much as I’m gonna like any Dylan record.
It’s Alright Ma is underrated. Love Bobby and love this album.
Toimii. 8/10 Eniten kolahti toisen puolen Gates of Eden. Ainoa tuttu kappale oli Mr. Tambourine Man, joka on myös yksi kovimpia raitoja tällä levyllä.
Odotukset olivat korkealla mutta täyttyivät myös hyvin. Monipuolinen albumi, hieno äänenlaatu ja nerokkaita tekstejä.
Levylle on mahtunut paljon hittejä, joista muut ovat tehneet covereita. Onhan tää ihan uniikkia saundia ja tulkintaa. 6/5! Näissä kinkereissä kuullaan varmasti herraa vielä useamman kerran.
Good stuff
Er zit wel wat pit in deze opname, dat is op zich prettig. En er staan een paar bekendere nummers op, zoals dat lied met die bordjes, Baby blue en een schraperige oerversie van Mr. Tambourine man. Maar Bob mag dan Nobelprijswinnaar zijn, de volle 5 punten zal hij hier wel nooit halen. Daar is te muzikale begeleiding te simpelkes voor, en de stem te afgeragd. Afgezien daarvan kun je deze rustig meermalen draaien.
Ome Bob levert precies datgene waar heel veel mensen een hekel aan hebben: een beetje praatgebrom en brabbelspraakzang met die kenmerkende omhooggaande toon op het einde van de zin. Hij wordt voornamelijk begeleid door zichzelf op akoestische gitaar en mondharmonica. Het is veelal bluesy met een vleugje country (af en toe heeft het wat weg van Johnny Cash zelfs) en dat is precies wat ik erg fijn vind, als ik gedateerde muziek moet luisteren. Ik vind dit dus ook een stuk minder gedateerd klinken, dan sommige beatmuziek of crooners. Dit zijn eigenlijk gewoon pop/rockliedjes helemaal uitgekleed tot hun puurste vorm van een paar akkoorden op gitaar. Ik kan hier prima van genieten, misschien net niet genoeg voor 5 sterren, maar ik kan dit morgen met gemak weer op zetten. Schijt aan alle haters, haters gonna hate.
happy about it
Some of his best work.
4.5 Damn if this project hasn’t got me finally really appreciating Bob Dylan. This album is so sweet, so romantic, so funny, so wistful.
Some Dylan songs really hit for me and others just fall flat. It's the kind of album you can have on and make everyone happy though. Still think Paul Simon is a superior singer/songwriter.
This is the first line of the song, Oh yeah this is the first line of the song, This is the line with some kind of twist, A clever or ironic set up you might have missed, Then this is the payoff you were waiting for all along. It is definitely possible to recognise that someone is a genius while also finding them a little overrated. Plenty of great songs here either way.
I've really grown to like Bob Dylan over the years. This album is a good example of his transitional period from folk to rock. He's not quite at Highway 61 revisited yet, but he's bringing it home
This album sounds like what you’d expect from Bob Dylan. It’s split into two parts: the first half introduces electric instruments and a folk-rock style, while the second half sticks to his traditional acoustic folk roots.
dylan goes electric. first album recommended to me. glad i watched a complete unknown recently because i did not know much about about him.
Yeah I like this! I’ve never been a particularly big Dylan fan because I never really made the effort to listen to more of his music. But I’m getting a little more into folk! So I‘m glad to have listened to this. It’s definitely one I’d replay. Sounds like it would be good for driving down country roads with the windows open. I’m a fan!
Decent classics. Helped me really understand Weird Al's Bob
Bob Dylan's "Bringing It All Back Home" is a landmark album that famously signaled his move to electric music, a shift that polarized folk purists while simultaneously broadening his artistic scope; the record showcases a significant evolution in Dylan's lyrical style, moving away from straightforward protest songs towards more abstract and complex themes; musically, it blends folk, rock, and blues influences, demonstrating his versatility; it is widely regarded as a pivotal work that redefined the possibilities of popular music and a cornerstone of his mid-1960s trilogy of albums.
Pretty. I enjoyed this more than other Dylan hours.
Well, I really liked this one, which is something I never thought I’d say about Dylan. The electric Judas thing was definitely a good move. More tuneful, less whiny with some classic tracks. Drops off a bit towards the end though
Did you know Dylan is in Electric LaDYLANd? Well, there you go. This is probably my favourite Dylan album so far on this list. Weirdly. Because it has a lot of simple country & western style shuffle numbers on it, which I tend to not enjoy greatly. Still, it has a certain drive, which is good. That said... This is Dylan album number 4 for me, and that's a lot already, and a lot, too, considering there are three more waiting for me.
Love his storytelling in the songs. Especially in Bob Dylan’s 115th dream, this whole bullshit story makes a great song. Mr tambourine man is just a masterpiece and the rest of the album is solid. Favourite songs: - On the road again - Bob Dylan’s 115th dream - Mr. Tambourine man
This is interesting because it's Dylan's transition album. Everyone talks about it but you can almost hear it in real time here. Fascinating. 8/10
This dude can write some songs even if he can't always sing them.
This is the shit. Dylan goes electric, etc. I recently watched “A Complete Unknown” so it was fun to picture Bobby writing these songs with a sly sneer on his face, thinking “one day they’re gonna make a movie of me and they’ll know I was pretty.” The BALLS to make “Baby Blue” the album CLOSER.
good folk album, i like it, but it's not my genre
Wow what an album! Combining Dylan’s trademark folk acoustic sound with the first introduction of electric instrumentation in his music that would help reshape the then emerging rock scene to what it would become for generations to come. Now I’m no Dylan super fan and this was my first listening experience with this particular album, courtesy of the 1001 album project…which really makes me wonder how I missed this for so long, as my relationship with his music had been HWY 61 onward. Essential listening that absolutely deserves its place on this list among the others! A classic, dare I say best Dylan offering? Time will tell (I’m only 10 albums into this journey), however I’m confident in rating this as my first 5 Star ***** :) 🎧 Classic Track- Mr. Tambourine Man 🎧 Hidden Gem- Outlaw Blues 🎧 Personal Favourite- It’s Alright ma (I’m Only Bleeding) The album artwork further solidifies my rating as the visual symbolism compliments his personal lyricism perfectly. Before Highway 61…Blonde on Blonde…Blood on the Tracks...There was this daring musical innovation for its time, that boldly challenged its contemporaries in the face of divisive criticism. I will now be on the lookout for a clean original vinyl pressing of this record to add to my collection! 🖼️ Album Artwork: Loved 💿 Add to your vinyl collection! Click the thumbs up icon below if you enjoyed my take on the album :)
The track list reads like a greatest hits album. Dylan's start of his electric period has great songs and production. For those who are unacquainted with Dylan, this is a good place to start.
Cada vez me gusta más Bob Dylan, de este disco me guardo como favoritas "Subterranean Homesick Blues", "She Belongs to Me", "Mr. Tambourine Man" y ".It's All Over Now, Baby Blue". Imprescindible.
The transition from folk to more blues/rock, really great album. I think it lacks the depth of some of Dylan's better albums but still an awesome album
"Start again"
Lively, rich and robust song writing chops with really laid back and stripped song writing. Good fun for the whole family. Another entry in the "i was a hater before this 1001 challenge".
This is my first post "A Complete Unknown" Bob Dylan album and maybe it's Timothee Chalmet's impact but I liked this a lot more than the previous ones.
Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream
solid record with some good tracks, loved the first song
I hadn't heard this one from Dylan, though I've listened to several of his other albums many times. I enjoyed the first, electric half more than the second, acoustic half for whatever that's worth. Overall a solid album.
The hits are genuine bangers, but I’m less persuaded by the rest. Bonus points because I never paid attention to 115th Dream before and “They asked me for some collateral And I pulled down my pants” is up there for top lyrics of all time!
if i had to have an electric dylan opinion, it's that i prefer when he's actually going somewhere with the music (blood on the tracks ex) instead of just playing folk but electric. cool songs though
A solid Bob Dylan album. Couple of big hitters, Mr. Tambourine Man possible at the top. On the Road Again, Maggie's Farm, and Subterranean Homesick Blues are the other best tracks. Clear vocals, very interesting themes, rather listenable.
7/10. Like Neil Young. I fw it🤝🏽.
Good album
Solid
Only needed one listen to rate this one. I’m not a huge Dylan fan but can appreciate the quality here. Subterranean is a banger alone.
Le premier album du virage électrique. Pas encore un chef d’œuvre, mais ça s'en vient.
Decent album, I don't love the voice but the guitar and melodies were pretty solid throughout. 7/10
I like Bob Dylan so I am biased. Not his best works ever but I enjoyed it.
"Subterranean Homesick Blues" is a great song. Bob has a strange but enjoyable voice. There was some furious harmonica on this and I loved it. "She Belongs to Me" dials back the intensity but is still great. More sweet harmonica. I don't know much about Bob Dylan, but I do know that it was a huge deal when he went electric. This album has electric guitar on it and it sure does sound sweet. Good decision Bob. "Love Minus Zero" has really smooth guitar. "On The Road Again" has funny lyrics but I didn't love the vocals. "Mr Tambourine Man" is the first song I had heard before, it rocks.
Väldigt bra album med flera klassiker. Kanske inte jätte sammanhängande. Kryptiska låttexter, kul!
While listening to this soulful and enriching record, I could picture Dylan sitting in a chair playing and pouring out every emotion into his six string. Maybe even in one sitting. The record transported me into the studio onto a floor pillow as I sat and admired Dylan’s musicianship unfolding in front of me. Sounds that resonate with every living organism on earth. You can feel the trees, the water, the wind, the human spirit and even some pain. Thank you Bob Dylan, you are a legend. Favorites: She Belongs to Me, Mr. Tambourine Man, Gates of Eden
It’s Bob. Nuff said
First time actually going and listening to Bob Dylan, he kinda rocks.
This album surprised me so much, or rather, my reaction to it. I've been aware of Bob Dylan and heard a few songs, but never really got it. This album was great though, witty and funny in a way I didn't expect. Very catchy too!
I once dated an English major who was pretty far up his own ass; he wrote poetry bloated with every literary/ religious/mythological reference he could think of. Some of the acoustic tracks remind me of that guy. Electric half was a delight, however.
Excelente álbum, que marca la controversial transición de Dylan hacia sonidos más eléctricos. La primera mitad es mi favorita; me encanta la combinación de letras muy poéticas con composición de rock/blues. "She Belongs to Me" ha sido mi descubrimiento del día, una canción con la que he conectado íntimamente. La segunda mitad es más folk dylaniano estándar, con letras muy surrealistas. De hecho, quizá demasiado surrealistas para mi gusto. Lo que no se puede negar es que Dylan es un escritor excelente.
Folksy Stomping Driving Pinnacle beatnik / folk scene lyrics Peak 60s Dylan for better or worse.
This is like my sixth Bob Dylan album I've gotten. It all just sounds so much like Bob Dylan. But he's grown on me. Vocals are still bonkers, but the storytelling is great
This is the first time I've sat down with any of Dylan's albums, and I find it amusing that this was the first one this project delivered to me given I just saw A Complete Unknown last month. Turns out, at least where this album is concerned, I prefer the electric songs over the acoustic ones. It's all pretty good thanks mainly to his lyrics, though I felt like "It's Alright Ma" drags on a bit too long. I enjoy that they kept the take of him laughing at the start of "115th Dream", and that song is pretty fun. Once that song ends, however, my interest starts to wane as it winds slowly to the end. I understand he'll have more albums in this project, so I'll look forward to hearing this and comparing them to this one. Perhaps my feelings will shift over time, but after 2 listens today I'll call this good, but not great.
New genre for me. I can see why his style is so widely recognized. Some great tunes and his personality shines through in his music. Comfort music, good to have at any time playing in the background.
ett jävligt fint album. är ffa förtjust i outlaw blues
4/5 :) fave songs on this album (not in order) ~ subterranean homesick blues maggies farm outlaw blues on the road again bob dylans 115th dream mr tambourine man its alright ma its all over now baby blue (I realise thats most of the songs on the album lmaoo)
It's easy to get too much Dylan, but this album was quite enjoyable.
Greatest turning point in any high profile career ever? The balancing act here between what the audience wants and what Bob wants is ever present here. This honestly be my preference over Highway 61
𝘏𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺 𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Standout Songs: 3. Maggie's Farm, 8. Mr. Tambourine Man, 9. Gates of Eden, 𝟭𝟬. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝑨𝒍𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝑴𝒂 (𝑰'𝒎 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑩𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈),𝟭𝟭. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒐𝒘, 𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒚 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆 I think it's interesting that although the first track on the album, Subterranean Homesick Blues, feels and reads so much as a lamentation of wanting to return to the normalcy of his home and of his forewarning to others who would follow in his footsteps of infamy to look out for certain archetypes and schisms that are laying out around the world, this album was seen as a backstabbing in terms of his deviation from blatant political war cries. Maybe by the standard of their time, statements of defiance needed to be blatant and in your face, in a way that this album certainly isn't. I think many of the songs I get political undertones from could also double as songs of love and sadness, like Maggie's Farm and Outlaw Blues. Overall, this album feels very much cemented into it's time, and there were many times I had to research the intention behind a few lyrics, which is, I think, important in the pursuit of understanding days gone by in all forms of record keeping.
Y'all don't watch the Bob Dylan movie
4 stars
THIS is the one Bob
The weird fella singing about tambourines with a goodun
He's great when he's singing like a normal person rather than putting on a daft voice. The harmonica is class as always
Rating: 8/10 More rock, less folk, but still definitely Bob Dylan.
https://x.com/danishthorium/status/1704656608741961956 Pappa elsker Bob Dylan så jeg har hørt litt på han her og der gjennom han. Har jo selvfølgelig noen store klassikere, og passer veldig bra på høsten. Liker tekstene, de er som små viser og fortellinger. Veldig varmt og koselig, men kan til tider bli litt monotont. Stemmen hans er ikke akkurat den fineste, men den vokser på deg. Munnspillet er også kult, noen ganger litt høyt og skarpt, men det fungerer litt som en gitarsolo. Har lenge hatt lyst til å sjekke ut diskografien hans, har hørt Highway 61 revisited fra før og synes det var bedre. Men overall et bra album.
7/10
Dylan defined a generation and feels just as daring today.
Not his best album, but I can't deny it's an enjoyable listen.
Tolle Musik.
Previous Bob Dylan albums on this list have ended up being reluctant 5s from me. Not because I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan, but because even the worst Dylan tracks interesting, and previous albums have had some incredible standout tracks that pull the entire album up. This album though, I don't actually like the generally accepted hits. Both "Subterranean Homesick Blues" and "Maggie's Farm" are lyrically interesting, but musically just not for me. "Mr. Tambourine Man" has been played to death, and honestly the cover versions are kindda better.
Classic :)
I love Bob Dylan and because his work is so prolific I tend to stick to my own playlist of like 15-20 songs and only that. It’s nice to hit some of the other songs that really help define his sound and style as well. Torn between a 3 and 4 simply because it’s good but bc it’s Dylan it doesn’t vary a ton. Bumping to a 4 because I already had 5 songs saved from this album and it ends on Goodbye Baby Blue which is one of my favorite songs by him. Just the passion he sings about the blues fading from popularity itself is such a poignant love letter to the genre. I’ve listened before and I’ll do it again.
Really quite good at the beginning especially when you put it into the context of when it came out. The end slows down a little too much.
Jag gillar Bob Dylan. Mer än jag trodde. Skivan är full av bra låtar. Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie Farm, Love Minus Zero. Mr Tambourine Man är också okej. Kommer lyssna mer absolut.
I'm a sucker for bobby d, what can I say
One of Dylan's greatest albums ever. So much good stuff on here.
A very "tale of two halves" album. I really did not connect with the A side at all, I don't think Dylan's style works at all in a band setting. But the acoustic B side was absolutely excellent. Just makes me wish the whole album was folksy-er. Top tracks: Mr. Tambourine Man; It's Alright, Ma; It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
Iconic !
This is a Bob Dylan album which means it’s mostly whining about injustices he witnessed in the ‘60’s and some fairly good musical accompaniment.
For whatever reason, this album hit more with me than the other Dylans we’ve gotten so far. They should make a movie about this guy
Best Song: Mr. Tambourine Man Worst Song: Bob Dylan's 115th Dream
Groovy. 72/100
Enjoyed this album
Nice album!
En día no me gustaba. Pero tiene grandes canciones que siguen vigentes.
loved this album very good bob dylan performance
Excellent, some great tracks on here alright. Not so fond of the super quick fade outs though I guess Bob had said all he needed to say!
very close to being a 5
While I've known of Bob Dylan, it wasn't till starting this project that I actually listened to Bob Dylan. And he's right up my alley, I can hear how his music inspires a lot of the music I enjoy from today. Thoroughly enjoyed this album, and some of the songs made it to my personal playlists. 4/5
Not my favorite Dylan by any means, but Dylan is Dylan after all.
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A verified classic. Probably the first time I’ve listened to the full album in about 20 years.
A splendid album to sit and work to. There was a couple of songs I didn’t enjoy, but overall a fun listen.
I can see why it was controversial in its time, I personally think it's rough around the edges instrumentally, and does less to set its sound apart than his other work. His lyrics still shine like a star though, and I still enjoyed it overall.
Love this album. So much playfulness.
Great sound. Great recording. Classic tunes.
Great album full of some classic Dylan songs and a few new classics to me I hadn’t heard of. Does it what is says on the tin sort of album a couple tracks I didn’t like but would definitely listen again so 4 stars from me.
Stellar. Loses steam at the end of the first side with his dream. And then man Mr tambourine man is very heard before Dylan and immediately bounced off it. But definitely going to revisit
The man is clearly a genius. Over a half a century ago he was mastering the fusion of folk, blues and rock and blazing a trail for those who followed. I guess some people will either love or hate his voice, but I love ii. A great album with no real weak songs. Like other artists I think it lacks some big hitters but happy to listen to this one again.
I’ve largely avoided Bob Dylan as a rule as I thought I only liked ‘Subterranean…’ from the songs I’ve ever heard, and his voice can be a turn off. Turns out I should have looked a bit more closely from exactly the same time period. I really enjoyed this album, lots of great songs of similar vibe and pace to the aforementioned. Some great lyrics as well. It’s Alright Ma was a real surprise treat. Gonna have to up my respect level to Dylan now. List wins again.
Bob Dylan is easily in my top 5 artists of all time and is even in contention for #1. Bringing it All Back Home is really borderline for me. Every song is good-great, but (for me) there isn’t that elevation into a perfect album. I still love it a lot. 9/10
Like a few Dylan albums now, I started out thinking the deeper cuts were a bit throwaway before coming round to them in time (somewhat - I still think the middle of the record is lightweight). But the real reason I’m rounding up from my 3.5 rating is because of the classics. Mr Tambourine Man was an instinctive favourite of mine before I was even old enough to understand what good music was, or to understand that the lyric ‘cast your dancing spell my way’ was not in fact ‘catch you dancing, spill my wee’. Oh and Subterranean Homesick Blues too, to a lesser extent.
Actually quite fun and interesting, despite the slight inconsistency.
Not my go-to Dylan, but very good. There was better to come. She Belongs To Me is a top 20 Dylan song, for me. Very good album, I just prefer the later stuff.
heyyyyyyyyy, Mr. Tambouriiiiiine Man, play a song for meeeeeeeee!
I can understand how some people find Dylan's voice grating, but if you are able to overlook that, you can appreciate his skill lyrically. At the least, the man can make a harmonica sing! He is rightfully the king of folk music.
Favourites Subterranean Homesick Blues, Outlaw Blues, On the road again, Bob Dylan's 115th dream (the blooper at the start was kinda odd though), Gates of Eden Beautiful guitar work, simple but great effect. Dylan's vocals are hit or miss for me, but the songwriting always hits. Great album overall, really enjoyed it.
I take back what I said when we got the live album that Jew is alright. I enjoyed this album a lot despite being an obnoxiously loud hater of Bob Dylan. His voice didn’t grate as much as it usually does on me probably turned down the highs on the mic so the “my allergies” tone didn’t cut as much. The band on this album is outstanding. I particularly enjoyed Subterranean homesick blues, Maggie’s farm, and Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream. Any slow tempo song about a woman was ass. Gates of Eden can suck me dry from behind via the fly of my jorts. What a piece of shit. Anyway let this be a statement that sometimes I’m willing to be wrong about shit.
Is it weird that I liked the live one more than this? 8/10 Fav tracks - All-3 Least Fav - Love minus zero, on the road again, gates of Eden
I like Dylan but don't love him, generally. Looking back over this project I see I've rated his albums 2, 3, 4, 4, 4 so far. This album makes an argument for being the 5, for being the one you'd keep if you could only keep one (please could we only keep one or at most two from everyone?). However we don't quite get there. It takes other artists covering these tunes to really unlock their potential.
After a few Dylan albums you kind of know what to expect from him. Good lyrics that flow smoothly, a nice guitar to go along with it, and the harmonica. And more than not, it's good. I wouldn't say this is my favorite Dylan album, but the music has been enjoyable and I had a good time listening to the album. This album didn't have any songs that I knew and I think that made it good to listen to for expanding my knowledge of his music. Won't avoid this one going forward.
Came into this expecting that it wouldn’t be my thing, but I surprisingly enjoyed it! Dylan’s voice can get obviously grating sometimes but these melodic structures are so sublime that I can’t fully complain. Also that final track is absolutely stunning. Need to listen to it more to really dig into the lyrics but yeah glad for this to be my first full Dylan album listen!
This one was good.....as in, best of his music, coherent and not sleepy. Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie's Farm and Mr. Tambourine Man alone make this album worthwhile.
Great album!
Idk good. Surprisingly not great transitions between sonfs
Vaguely enjoyed this, will probably come back to it
This album was about 3 songs too long. Bob Dylan’s nasally voice is only tolerable for about 30 consecutive minutes. That said, from Subterranean Homesick Blues through On the Road Again, I was ready to give this album a 5. In smaller doses, it really is an incredible listen.
The 115th dream maybe one of my fav Dylan songs , the song writing is specialist throughout and the highs are good and consistent … even songs like on the road again which I didn’t necessity keep are a great listen Maggie’s farm , Mr tambourine man etc etc it’s gems
perfect
Want to give this album a 5, but have it coming in at a solid 4.4. Great storytelling and delivery of lyrics by the godfather of Americana song writing. Maggie's Farm is a fav for me.
You can feel why Dylan got hate for changing up his style from traditional folk to more electric. The second half of the album is more where he was coming from and the front half where he was going. His growth as an artist was important as he changed with the times.
Ohhh this one was a ride. On first listen when I got to Bob Dylan's 115th Dream I kind of lost it. He comes off as a counter culture pretentious person in their early 20s that NEEDs to go out west to find themselves and a drunkcle combined. I was thinking this con artist is riding off his early fame just saying things and the instruments are trying to keep up. Well then Tamborine Man hit and I calmed down. From there to the end he won me back over enough to go back to the start. I still didn't care for Outlaw Blues, On The Road Again or Bob Dylan's 115th Dream. Those three tracks in a row made me forget about the first four tracks on my initial listen. I'll still give this a 4. I appreciate the poetic nature displayed in most of the tracks. I would recommend most people just consume Dylan with a greatest hits album.
Classic Dylan album that showcases his uncanny ability to create a captivating snapshot of the time of the recording. As the weather cools off a bit with the nostalgic feeling of fall creeping in, this album hits me at the right time. I was more than happy to revisit it.
Bob Dylan is another musician I wanted to explore more. Sure, I picked up his greatest hits volumes as a jump off point, but the deep cuts are always the hidden gems I seek to discover. Bringing It All Back Home has its share of notable hits, starting off the album with three in a row; not to overlook "Mr. Tamborine Man" which is quintessential Dylan (if all of Dylan were distilled into one song, it would be either this one or "Blowin' In The Wind"). Even the worst songs here are still pretty good, perhaps because you hear melody lines re-used in bits and peices from other songs of his.
Life in the fast lane is a banger
Enjoyed this a lot more than the other Bob Dylan album I've listened to so far. What he lacks in vocals he more than makes up for in songwriting ability
Heerlijk voor een rustig avondje
Great album cover. Excellent lyrics in several songs. Not my favorite voice, but an album I would revisit.
Not the biggest fan. But I do enjoy his music. Just don't listen much at all. But you can't deny his influence.
A really good album by Bob Dylan. I liked the songs Subterranean Homesick Blues, Mr Tambourine Man and Gates of Eden the best.
This album ate.
One of my favorite Dylan albums. Really love the iconic songs in here (shout-out to Subterranean Homesick Blues), but the rest of the songs do not live up to the level.
Not his best but still a lot of bangers
Sick album. Classic jamps like mr tambourine man. I really liked it's all over now. Glad I listened to this one today. 4 stars
This album is getting me to understand why people hold Bob's songwriting in such high regard. Very unique song structure. Looking back at all of the other Bob Dylan albums we have listened to I have given every single one a 3. This is one that falls into the 3.5 category, but this time I am rounding up because I listened to it on a chilly, sunny October morning while walking Goose. This album was in the right place at the right time.
Just from the track list this has some of my fav Dylan songs. While not a huge Dylan fan, I think this is my favorite era of his music. Standouts are Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie's Farm, and Mr. Tambourine Man. Solid 4. I can't stop thinking about this scene from Dewey Cox when I'm listening to Dylan now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u5x9pdInTU&t=26s
Very nice album. I enjoyed the first half more than the second. 4 stars because after 'Mr Tambourine Man', the album drops way too low and the last 3 songs are absolute duds. But I added 6 songs in total to my playlist so it definitely was a very enjoyable album. Would I listen again : Definitely yes. Favourite track : Bob Dylan's 115th Dream
Much like the Beatles albums in this project, Dylan albums are as good as their reputations.
Dylan but without the edge of previous albums.
Dylan is definitely a great somgwriter and story teller. It's always vivid and I liked it more than I thought I would. The guitars in this on definitely liven up the album without concealing his stories. Some of them are quite fun, like Bob Dylan's 115th Dream and Maggie's Farm. Good album.
William Shatner's cover of Tambourine Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmCi_-9Shhg
Good stuff. A little kitschy but fun nonetheless.
Amazingly consistent throughout. You can clearly hear how this album influences the future of music. Crazy to think about how modern his song-writing is here for '65. Also, Bob Dylan made me like the harmonica so kudos to him.
okay, cowboy/ trainhopping vibes
Not everything clicks with me but the best parts are so good it carries the rest. If I had to choose, I like the acoustic second half better. Has a momentous feel to it. By the time we get to the quiet closer, I'm sad but happy it happened. Favorite songs: She Belongs to Me, Love Minus Zero, Mr Tambourine Man & It's All Over Now, Baby Blue.
Poetic, but not up to his usual standard.
4-
Classic Bob
Cerramos otra semana de recomendaciones musicales con Bob Dylan. Previo a "Highway 61 Revisited", sube a Dylan a un tren nuevo para él, como fue su faceta rockera de esos años, y sirve como introducción a su trilogía eléctrica, mostrándolo como un artista en constante evolución. Nos vemos el lunes.
I genuinely think 'It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)' is one of the most poignantly written songs ever - the rhyme scheme, the ominous strumming, and the looming sense of dread the track exhibits makes for a very captivating 7 and a half minutes. 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' is equally as "on the nose" with its social commentary, though its more upbeat direction gives it an almost sarcastic tinge. It's a song that many call proto-rap, which I agree with in a sense, but I'm sure the rapid-fire spoken-word social commentary songs were not uncommon within folk and other spoken-word-driven genres at the time. Its sentiments unfortunately ring true until this day. As for the rest of the record, I do think it's one of Dylan's best. 'Mr. Tambourine Man' has landed its place on my "comfort song" list with its enigmatic, and almost dreamlike imagery, and innocently embracing chorus. While the writing can be labyrinthian at times, like in the elaborate tale of 'Bob Dylan's 115th Dream', the more direct and blues-inspired cuts 'Maggie's Farm' and 'She Belongs To Me' are equally as enjoyable. While there are hints of the electric folk sounds Dylan would fully embrace in his follow-up here (like on 'Outlaw Blues'), I think this album works well in sticking to its folksy ethos while still pushing the genre into uncharted territories.
this album by bob dylan is a bit different compared to his usual stuff, and i like it better than the last album i heard of his. with a mix of both acoustic and electric rock sounds, this album, while still not 100% my thing, like i've said this album is a lot better than the last. it's almost a nostalgic album, yet i can't pinpoint on what it's making me feel nostalgic for. the sometimes nonsensical lyrics are something else i tell ya! hey mr. tambourine man, play a song for me.
I like Bob Dylan, but I don't think I've listened to any of his albums all the way through. Well, for my first time I'll say I like it. On the Road Again is fun. Of course I know 'Mr. Tambourine Man', fantastic song. I don't think this is one of his best, but what do I know, I haven't even heard one until now. Damn fine album though I think.
Dylan gonna Dylan. Good stuff as always. A little more groovy than other albums on this list so far, which I like.
Aside from a couple of overly folky songs, I very much enjoyed this. He does bluesy rock well.
they bob guy knows how to write good songs
For some reason Bob Dylan always makes me cringe slightly because to me he has a pompous air about him. But maybe that is because he knows he is good, and he is good. I think my fav might be 115th Dream, because it is so ridiculous and it makes it seem he actually has a sense of humor. Maybe he is not as arrogant as my subconscious thinks....
Dig it. One of my favorites is Bob Dylan's 115th dream because it's just so ridiculous and surreal.
This was pretty great. I enjoyed the depth of the lyrics and a couple killer classics on here too. I continue to swoon for the harmonica.
First track is an absolute banger
A Good One
Dylan's weird voice was less distracting on this album than on other records by him. I think the studio is his friend, with his vocal meshing well with the acoustic guitar and other instruments much more smoothly than on his live albums. I could hone in on some of his vocal mannerisms, like his apparent adoration of the "blue notes" (e.g. F#, or Eb, during a C major chord) or his very long rambly lines that only commit to rhyming at the very end (or sometimes not at all). It's fun to see these patterns and how they shaped folk rock for years to come. There are some genuinely good compositions here too. Mr Tambourine Man is memorable and catchy, and probably a "return to normalcy" to fans that criticised his shift to a more electrical sound. (Side note: I would hardly call the sound on Side 1 electrical, at least not compared to conventional rock bands at the time.) Subterranean Homesick Blues is a fantastic choice of opener, being an energetic blues number with some biting lyrics and one of Dylan's best song titles. She Belongs to Me, It's All Over Now, and It's Alright Ma are also strong. The main thing that brings Bring It All Back Home down from 5 stars is the lack of variety and adventurousness – especially looking at it through a modern lens. 4/5 Key tracks: She Belongs to Me, Subterranean Homesick Blues, Outlaw Blues, Mr Tambourine Man, It's All Over Now Baby Blue, It's Alright Ma
Terrific album!
Awesome! Never listened to the whole album before.
7/10 This gets this score for no other reason than maggies farm. I wasn't sure I was going to like anything from Bob Dylan. This album has every song I like by him. 7-23-2024
So far this is my favorite Bob Dylan record I've listened to. I thought it was setup in an interesting way with the split between electric and acoustic songs. His lyrics and storytelling speak for themselves. He is a master of the craft. Favorite song was Homesick Blues
Yet another phenomenal album by Dylan. Just incredible songwriting here
Wonderful. Bob is a legend for a reason.
Second Dylan album this week and as stated I've really come around on him over the past few years. This record is tough as it holds true to the Dylan I despise, whining into his harmonica, solo on stage with acoustic guitar jangling. There are a few 'full band tracks' like on subsequent albums that I happen to enjoy much more. It's a high 3 for me,
society if all bob dylan songs were 3.5 minutes or less
I like old Dylan best
Never really got into Dylan, but I enjoyed this.
Classic
Boomers who _still_ don't like electric Dylan can go touch grass.
There's no denying his poetic lyricism. While I've never been a huge Dylan fan, that's mostly through never actually seeking his stuff out. I ended up listening to this album twice (almost) and really quite enjoyed it. The lyrics are fantastic and the storytelling is great. Still can't get behind the harmonica behind everything else works for me.
Don’t like this one near as much as his following run of albums where he perfects the sound but respect this one for its legacy/innovation into new territory. Rating: 4.2