Reviews (page 7 of 14)
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
Every great Bob Dylan song has been done better by someone else. That's a testament to both Dylan's incredible songwriting and his absolute dogshit performance abilities. I saw Bob Dylan live once, it's been 15 years and I still want my money back. 8/10 thoughtful boomer music.
How come nobody ever asks Bob Dylan, "Why you sound so much like Dewey Cox?”
Document of a musician in transition. Starts as strong as a record can, meanders for a bit, and then ends as strong as a record can.
I'm not all that familiar with Dylan's albums, so I initially wondered if somehow a greatest hits album got thrown into this collection, but it's clearly not, so I guess this is more of a testament to how strong this album was relatively early in Bob Dylan's career. (I also didn't realize until I read about the album that this was the album that heralded his turn from protest folk songs to electric sounds and what I think of as classic Dylan lyrics, and apparently the birth of folk rock.) It's impressive how solid so much of the album is; the only song that seemed out of place was "Outlaw Blues". I really enjoyed "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream", "Gates of Eden" and "It's alright Ma", in part because I'd never heard them before. I'm also struck with how many of his great songs are (to me at least) even better when they're covered by other bands (and in the case of "Maggie's Farm" the song acquired a new and even more pointed meaning post-Thatcher). But they all point back to what a songwriting prodigy Bob Dylan was and is. And I'm glad I finally took the time to learn more about the pre-music-video "promotional film clip" for "Subterranean Homesick Blues", as I'd always wondered where that was filmed (in the alley of the Savoy Hotel in London), and who those people were slightly off-camera (Allen Ginsberg and Bob Neuwirth, who apparently helped write the cards in the video along with Donovan and Bob Dylan).
what a great record
Iconic singer-song writer
Bob Dylan at his best
Was never a really big Bob Dylan fan, but I have to say I really enjoyed this album with my favorite song being Bob Dylan’s 115th dream definitely showcases his talent as a storyteller and a songwriter.
Maybe a 4.5!
Dylan goes electric. Sure he might've received blowback, but the results can't be beat. Folk rock allowed Dylan to inject a new sense of energy into his songs that really grabbed you. I do feel that there is too much Dylan on this list, but I can deal with this one.
ja leuk album, ik heb de versie op lp die Subtereanean homesick blues heet volgesmij, maar goed album hoor alleen moet je maar net zi hebben in Bob
Love it!! There are some lovely songs on this album ontop of the big hitters I love She belongs to me, Maggies farm and Its alright Ma. Favourite song: subterranean homesick blues is a great opener and Mr Tambourine man Least favourite: 115th dream Album artwork: Great cover
lots of classics here
Classic for a reason. Great story telling and fun vibes.
This album is honestly quite good. Bob Dylan is a really strong songwriter and knows how to make music catchy and striking. The harmonica rules.
A riveting piece of music from so long ago that honestly reminds me why Dylan was so ahead of his time. Not always my cup of tea, but incredible nonetheless.
Bob Dylan at his most Punk. I like this a lot! I just got done watching "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" and was definitely Dylan'ed out by all of that, but this was honestly a tonic to that!
115th fever dream lol Overall, exactly what I thought this would be, but I liked it more than I normally do Dylan. Not my style, but I’ll give it 4 stars
Pretty good album, before Dylan became to self-important to impress.
Very solid. 4.2
Some of Dylan's finest songs are on this album, but there are a couple of weaker ones which detract slightly from the record as a whole.
Very good album. Tough to decide between 4 and 5 stars. I think maybe 4 stars but definitely B+ letter grade.
First time listening. Top three tracks: 1. Subterranean Homesick Blues 2. Maggies Farm 3. Gates of Eden
Favorite Track: It's alright ma, Mr.Tambourine Man Other picks: Subterranean Homesick Blues, She Belongs to me, Outlaw Blues
4.5
I'm not the biggest Bob Dylan fan, but I quite enjoyed this album! Loved the harmonica. Most of the songs were upbeat which surprised me 4 ⭐️
Although I like the early Dylan, this album that marks the transition to a more electric sound is really nice too. It's cleaverly added to the spine of the songs that still keep a folk base.
Not hung up about the instrumentation but the two earlier albums I know seem to have vocal production I prefer and the songs were more focused than these. Still quality.
Brilliant lyrics. Will listen to more Bob Dylan in the future
Okay. Okay, okay. When I had Dylan's 'Blonde On Blonde' earlier (#56, ★☆☆☆☆), I had typed a whole paragraph as an introduction to my perception of his music and saved it to a file to reuse it on the other albums. This is not the time to pull it out. If I were to eventually get into his stuff - I'm still not sure I want to - this album here would be an actual good start, it seems. The musical background to his recitals is still far from being able to hold my interest but it's effective in its simplicity; his voice, while still annoying, doesn't yet sound like a caricature taking the piss. It's got the bangers so I don't have to look for them elsewhere and it's a neat service to split this between "I got an electric guitar now!" and "Remember when I didn't?" 'Bringing It All Back Home' doesn't aggravate me. Huh. I might even kinda like this. Who would have thought!?
Political lyrics, recognizable voice. Fun album.
One of Dylan's best; great songwriting and engaging all the way through.
I'm a sucker for Bobby D
God I love Dylan. And this album has some absolute classics on it.
Not in love with Dylan's voice, but he's a hell of a songwriter.
The songs on this are great wither amazing writing, but bob’s voice can be a bit much at times. Other than that, great album!
Classic bob dylan greatness
i will never seek out bob dylan really. the words are great tho. this is pretty good could i write poetry to this? n
Bob Dylan’s records are so hard to rate bro. They are all so amazing, and each hits a different string inside of me. This album brings a bunch of country elements into classic rock and his usual spoken word poetry, and it works amazing. She Belongs to me, Outlaw Blues, on the road again are my favs
I enjoyed listening to this album. His voice sounded different in the beginning and then sounded more like the Bob Dylan I was used to by the end.
I’m previously had this rated 4
I mean, it's Dylan. Even when the songs get repetitive, the lyrics are still pretty amazing. And there are a couple of bangers here. He was born to play this stuff and nobody else was, I think.
There's a recording of me playing Outlaw Blues floating around online somewhere. I recommend that you don't seek it out.
As if to ask... ."When is too much DYLAN BARELY ENOUGH?" As it turns out this album is recognisably uniquely wildly (weirdly) Dylan to the core. Perhaps breakthrough different, shaping stuff. Yes. And some lyricism come through and i noted some occasional soothing lilting beats - you can let this album wash on through. He doesnt do a 5 for me, but his is better material. Ever notice he sings like a madman? as its there is a haunted quiver of death warbling in there too. I need to read the words apparently.
Niin tämähän oli tämä joka on julkaistu eri nimellä euroopassa kun jenkeissä. Hyvä platta. Rokkaa. 4/5
Dylan ei liene huonoja levyjä tehnyt ja tasaisen varma on tämäkin platta. 4/5
While I am not a great Bob Dylan fan I liked this. Knew a lot of the tracks and all of it was nice to listen to. Not nice enough for 5 stars but an easy 4.
Þetta fannst mér rosalega góð plata. Gott soundið og textarnir hans Bobba skáka nottla flest.
I can't really properly score it having listened to it only once if I'm being honest. I feel like I'm missing so much..
Opens with a nice Bob Dylan rap which elicits thoughts of Beck. I feel like Dylan was trying to figure out why he was popular and just started throwing random stuff at the wall. Then it all stuck...
This is Dylan the Beatnik Poet. You either get Dylan or you don’t. I do.
Gran clásico del tío Bob.
I hate sounding like a basic-ass boomer, but Dylan really is that good. I usually consider this an average-ish album between two game-changers, but no this is ace. Some of hus best work. A-
Nice one Bob
Pretty classic Bob. Great song writing and lyrics. So-so singing.
Primo folk
Great Dylan album should be in every vinyl fans collection.
I want to dedicate this review in memory to my 12th Grade English Professor. He's not gone I just like remembering his class. I bring this up as he would always say that Bob Dylan was one of the greatest American Poets in existence. While I wouldn't go to that extent, I can really see where he was coming from with it. Each of the songs has something to come back to that counters my general aversion to folk (more so a thrash kind of guy) and has me trying to process what not just what Bob Dylan said but also what Bob Dylan meant for each song. While I generally don't connect with the songs instrumentally, I cannot deny the general quality of everything surrounding it.
This is a pretty fun album. I'm new to Bob Dylan's music, so I had no clue what to expect going into this album. I was pleasantly surprised. 8.5/10 Would I listen to it again? Yes
meglio dell'altro, tra il 3 e il 4 perché obbiettivamente un buon album, ma rimango non un grande fan
- First Dylan album I have listened to in-full. - The lyricism is everything. The music behind it is often comforting and unobstrusive without ever being monotonous, but Dylan's lyrics are what makes this music stand out. - Is Dylan my thing? No, not really. But I have to admire the words he weaves, even if I do not understand where 50% of it is going. - "Mr. Tambourine Man" is definitely the standout.
Good Bob Dylan album but not the best.
classic. little grating. roadtrip
enjoyable! i liked it!
another good album. there's a lot of bob dylan on this list but it's all pretty fun and enjoyable. this might be my favorite of his that I've listened to so far. favorites: subterranean homesick blues, maggie's farm, bob dylan's 115th dream, mr. tambourine man
01) Subterranean Homesick Blues - 8,0 02) She Belongs To Me - 9,0 03) Maggie's Farm - 8,5 04) Love Minus Zero - 8,5 05) Outlaw Blues - 8,0 06) On The Road Again - 8,0 07) Bob Dylan's 115th Dream - 8,5 08) Mr. Tambourine Man - 10,0 09) Gates Of Eden - 8,0 10) It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) - 9,0 11) It's All Over Now, Baby Blue - 10,0 TOTAL: 8,68 (87/100) Another good one from Bob.
I quite liked this. I feel like #1001Albuns is conspiring to get me into Bob Dylan.
Some classics on this, as an album just falls short of some of his other masterpieces in my humble not very well informed opinion….
Best song: Subterranean homesick blues Vibes: roughneck reflective rock/folk Themes: working class blues and consequences
My first time sitting to listen to Bob Dylan. I enjoyed this way more than I had expected. I see why Tom Petty sounds as he did - Dylan must have been a huge influence. Didn’t realize Dylan wrote Tambourine Man. More overall melody than I expected, great lyrics. Good stuff here.
me gustó. 7/10 xoxo
Cool
I'm not sure I really like this? I did like the song "On the Road Again" sooo plus one for that. Ya know what, its actually not that bad now that I've listened to the whole thing.
Great mix of "rock songs" and folk. Bob Dylan is an excellent poet and it shows. Great Album.4 stars
subterranean homesick blues isch irgendwie en titel woni scho ghört ha aber nonie glost. goht no los. she belongs to me tönt suuper schön. love minus zero au mega schös instrumental, gitarre huere nice on the road again isch sehr funny. napoleon bonaparte mask het min paper ah seiter. gates of eden isch classic dylan aber find huere geil. chords cool. singt cool. boah it's alright ma isch huuuere guete text mega powerful aaah. ich check dylaaaaaan huuuuere guet. it's all over now. do ischer chli meh am umegröle aber finds immerno nice. s het en bass.
okee tönt schomal chli meh nach mim gusto entweder hani love minus zero schomal ghört oder es tönt ähnlich wienes anders lied, uf jede fall hani das uhuere es schöns lied gfunde JÖÖ DE AHFANG VO BOB DYLAN'S 115TH DREAM ICH LIEBS mr. tambourine man isch ja glaub recht beliebt, es isch zwar sehr cute gsi aber chli sehr repetitiv? aso viiiill besser als blonde on blonde
I like it. For me, the first side is more compelling than the second. The jangly, bluesy honkey tonk keeps the songs driving forward. Certainly, his lyrics are the primary driver, and yes, they’re inspired. Mr Tambourine Man paints vivid images. But truthfully, I could have lived with fewer verses on some of the songs. 3.9
Wow…spitting fire for 45 min straight!!!!
Started out really good but got annoying towards the end. Still enjoyed the listen
Not a big Dylan fan. Standouts: Subterranean Homesick Blues, Mr. Tambourine Man Others: Maggie's Farm, She Belongs to Me, Gates of Eden 4/5
is it good? hey, sure, but when I'm getting this a few days after blood on the tracks i gotta make some kind of differentiation to indicate how great blood on the tracks is
A 5 L 4
I knew more songs off this album than I thought I would. Not for my daily listening rotation but I can appreciate the importance of this album and Bob Dylan in general. This does inspire me to sift through his music and find which of his genre expeditions speaks most to me.
His Bobness fungerer bedre for mig når han bliver elektrificerer og der er fart på sangene. Det setup passer simpelthen bedre til hans stemme. Så får hans finurlige lyd mere bid. Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggies Farm og Outlaw Blues fungere mega godt. Desværre går der for meget singer/songwriter Dylan i den på nogle numre. Særligt Mr. Tambourine Man og Gates of Eden kunne jeg godt undvære. Men den slutter med et par stærke værker i I’m Alright, Ma og It’s all over now, Baby Blue PS: Det er næsten komisk så mange Dylan sange der lige skal fade ud med en mundharmonika.
I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this album, as it proved to be quite a challenge to find a song that didn't resonate with me. It seemed that every track was right up my alley. Although there were a couple of songs that I want the biggest fan of, the overall quality of the album far outweighed any minor shortcomings. The enjoyable incorporation of the harmonica and Dylan's unmistakably unique voice truly struck a chord with me. Without a doubt, this album has claimed the top spot in in the list thus far.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would - I don't know why but the thought of Bob Dylan fills me with dread. The reality was more enjoyable though.
dylan slaying again, flexing his writing skills, he'd be even better later
Good album, I like the style. Lyrics always remind me of the "Walk Hard" parody.
it was really good, i liked it
Initial impression is 4 out of 5, but has potential to be grow over time to 5 out of 5.
Dylans bästa.
my sister recommend a few songs from this album, I enjoyed his unique vibe
It's not really my speed, but it is a classic.
It’s Dylan and all about the words.
So many hits. But a clear definition of a style that defines how you remember Dylan in his prime.
It’s all over now baby blue never gets old…..
Never listened to a Dylan album that I can remember and had to check this one wasn't a compilation as it contains so many well known songs. He can't sing, he simply can't, everyone knows he has a nasal yowling voice and is simply tone deaf, but he is still just about getting away with it here, later in his career I find him unlistenable. The harmonica though just lives up to all the stereotypes, what is he doing? I swear you could wave a mouth organ under a hand dryer and it would sound better than Bob's attempts. But the songs are great and influenced even people who don't think they've been influenced. The electric tracks sound a bit samey and the acoustc tracks sound a bit samey. It's just great though. It does sound like an artist who is really in their prime and having a great time. 'Maggies Farm' is my favourite, snarky funny lyrics about sociual injustice with a catchy jangly backing that would set the tone for so many bands to follow.
No one makes me stop and listen to the lyrics as much as bob dylan does.
During the day I had to listen to this album, there was only one thing I wanted to figure out about how I felt about it: which side would I enjoy more? The acoustic half, or the electric half that prompted cries of "Judas?" That question puts aside how I feel about the album as a whole, by the way. To speak on that briefly, generally I think it's pretty good. This isn't my first Bob Dylan album (that would be BLOOD ON THE TRACKS), but it's been so long since I've heard any of his stuff that I might as well treat it as such. Under that light, and given that this record ends up being a transitional period for Dylan, I think it's a good introduction to his two most iconic styles: his acoustic protest songs and his electric folk. Of course, you could debate on how much protest there really IS in this album's acoustic songs, but that's besides the point. Though that actually does end up tying into which side I enjoyed more. 'Cuz y'gotta understand one thing about me, and that's that I'm ultimately more a fan of melodies than meaning. Not a bad thing, of course; you don't need to be a poetry scholar to enjoy music "correctly"–as if a "correct method" could exist. But you gotta look at how Dylan's lyrics are backed up on both sides. On the first side, the electric one, Dylan's words are scored by an electric band. As a result, I don't feel like I need to focus AS HARD on them. Naturally, I still do; they're not any less important here just because there's a drum kit. But if I find myself spacing out of the words and focusing on the music, then it's not as much of an issue. Compare with the second side, where the sole instrument a lot of the time is an acoustic guitar. With such sparse backing, the lyrics are the main focal point. That's all you have to focus on, aside from a harmonica line every now and then. If you're into dissecting all of Dylan's weird metaphors and obscure references, this side's way more of a treat, I imagine. And, yeah, the words are interesting as hell; please continue to not get me wrong here. It's just as a result of the presentation, it's not the first side I would reach for casually. This might be an esoteric comparison, but I like to think about it like this: Weird Al and the film WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY have both done Bob Dylan parodies. Hell, WALK HARD did two. Between them, I've listened to Weird Al's "Bob" way more than I have WALK HARD's "Royal Jelly". Or, to put it another way: consider me a Judas, too, I guess. So yeah. Now I've heard this Robert Zimmerman. And although I don't suppose I've taken in enough to fully agree with the hype, taking this as a cross-section... Yeah, I can begin to see it. I just hope I can get a little more out of his earlier, fully acoustic records whenever they show up.
Bob Dylan is a master of folk, whether that be acoustic or electric (Judas!).
3.5/5
Plus j’écoute Bob Dylan, plus j’apprécie son travail. Les paroles sont excellentes, l’interprétation convaincue
You can tell it's a product of its time with something like half the songs feeling like protest songs, but I like that vibe. I love the way the album sounds overall, with the exception that the harmonica was sometimes a bit much for me. The line "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows" has been in my head all day Favorite songs: Subterranean Homesick Blues and Love Minus Zero
My first time listening to a Bob Dylan album. Based on other reviews, it seems his voice is polarizing. I think it fits the jangly sound of this album perfectly. Love the lyricism and the way he flows over these tracks. 4.5/5
Not as affecting as Dylan's previous albums but still obviously great. Highlight is last track.
This album was a lot more “playful” than the other album of his I’ve heard. Lots of harmonica, pretty folky. I definitely heard a “hometown” theme among many of the songs.
This has come up twice for me. Much better this time around. Already knew every other song but the rest are growing too.
самый гармошечный дилан. Кайфеец А вообще тут есть мр тамбурин, так что за это лишний балл алкоальбом: светлое нефильтрованное
Classic Dylan
Solider Folk Rock mit dem Highlight und wohl bekanntesten Song "Mr. Tambourine Man".
Favorites: Subterranean Homesick Blues, On the Road Again, Me. Tambourine Man, It’s All Over Now Baby Blue. Great sotry teller.
Lively. Mr. Tamborine Man is a classic for the ages.
Subterranean homesick blues låter red deadig och är bra. Hört någonstans innan Tamburinmannen är bäst på albumet. Sån otrolig banger Gates of Eden var mysig Bra album overall. Verkligen min typ av country/folk. Gungar på stadigt med gitarr o munspel. Han sjunger speciellt men ändå bra. Vill vara ute i en skog o äta kött
I've never been a fan of Bob Dylan; don't know why. The songs were fine just not something I'd ever buy.
yeah nice
much better than the one i heard before
Pretty good singer songwriter album! Bob Dylan tells his stories and plays his harmonics, and some of the songs are even a little catchy
Favorite Tracks: Subterranean Homelessness Blues Maggie’s Farm Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream
Wenn es maximal 10 Punkte gegeben hätte, hätte ich hier 9 gegeben. Vor allem deshalb, weil es 1965 ein wegweisendes und einflussreiches Album war.
Really enjoyed it. A couple were a bit slow for my taste but overall a good time. 4.6
More twang than I anticipated
OK. A couple of good songs. Many songs that were just random lyrics
It might seem like I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan, because I've already given 5 stars to four previous Dylan records. For the most part, I like Dylan, but he's released so much material I wouldn't consider essential and a lot of what I would even call unlistenable music. Those four albums are essential listens not only for Bob Dylan fans, but for popular music as a whole. Bringing It All Back Home is close, it includes some outright Dylan classics, Subterranean Homesick Blues and Mr. Tambourine Man and side one is recorded with an electric band, which was a game changer to his career. Most of the album is terrific, but it doesn't quite reach what I would consider, "epic status" as Blonde On Blonde, Highway 61 Revisited or even Blood On The Tracks. Still, this stands as one of his best.
Great stuff, that harmonica never gets old. Mr. Tambourine Man is such a bop.
great songs, so-so execution
Not sure I've ever listened to a Dylan record start to finish before. Of course I knew many more songs on here than I realized I would (never been good with song titles). And given today's sensibilities, I can't see what all the hubbub was about over the 'electric' side - maybe if I'd been a diehard folkie back in the day... But honestly people, this was his fifth album. Let the man breathe!
A blend of all time classics and S few lesser make weights
I feel like I understand Tom Petty's musical influences more now. I had actually never listened to Bob Dylan before this, this is my first time. Gotta say, I understand the hype now. This is a great acoustic vibe. Just sit back and listen to everything flow together. I'll add this to my normal listening rotation for sure. It's making me super passionate about not working on Maggie's farm anymore. I've never worked on her farm before, but I'm definitely gonna start. The laughing at the beginning of Bob Dylan's 115th Dream? UGH. So good. I love stuff like that, where that veil goes away and you get a peak into a person just playing music and enjoying what they do. Only reason I'm not giving a full 5 stars is because I do think some of it drags just a tad - some of the cadence/tonality stays too similar for just a bit too long. Not enough to turn me off from the music, but enough for me to not give a whole 5 stars.
Can something be joyful and also be the perfect album for a rainy day? If so, this might be it.
First song. Guitar! After yesterday's mess, this is a pleasant surprise. I'm no musical historian, but the style of this song reminds me of some newer (than 1965) stuff - that INXS song from the 80s. Song 2. [nod to Blur]. Guitar and singing. This is stuff I can get on board with. I do have a little experience with Dylan, so this isn't unfamiliar territory, but I haven't previously listened to this album front to back. Harmonica is nice too. Third song. He does not seem to like Maggie or her family. I like the driving beat, like a train. Similar to Cash. Plus harmonica. Fuck Maggie. Fourth song. I'm enjoying this album so far. Pleasant song. Fifth song. I think I might prefer these driving songs to the more passive ones. But I've enjoyed every song up to this point. Historically, I don't know where this rates in his catalogue, but so far so good on this one. Maybe this one's a little racist-y. But I suppose things were different in the 60s. Sixth song. More harmonica. Lovin it. Might be my favorite so far. Seventh song. Odd start. But then back to it. Still digging the driving beat. This is definitely the longest song so far. I'm afraid I don't pick up all the stories with just one listen. But I'm still interested so far. Eighth song. I think this is the only one that I had heard previously, or at least recognize that I've heard it before. Plus I knew the Byrds version better. My mom probably had that record. No Dylan in the house tho. Ninth song. Noting here that no drums or driving beat on this one or the previous. Seems to be just Bob (say it like Kevin Kline did in French Kiss) and his guitar. Tenth song. Again, just guitar. I may just have to Google this. I will say that I liked the earlier stuff on the album better. This isn't bad, but just not as good. Eleventh song. This acoustic set song lengths are much longer than the earlier songs. Definitely feeling meh about this stuff. I'll get set to googling a bit once this song is over. ~~ Some review: apparently this album was controversial as it was a departure from his traditional folk approach. The record (!) had rock approach on side 1 and folk approach on side 2. Many did not like it. ~~ In summary, I was the opposite of those who were put off by Bob's departure from his normal. I welcomed our new rock overlords on side 1. Those songs had the advantage of being a little shorter and tighter than the acoustic side 2 "ramblings". Maybe my short attention span couldn't hang. Or maybe it just sucked more than the rock. Either way, I would listen to this album again, especially side 1. Just not today.
It took at least two complete play throughs before i could get used to his voice. He's not the most skilled singer, "if sandpaper could sing" is how one person is quoted in Dylan's wiki article. However, once I got used to it I really started to enjoy the songs and the lyrics. Great turn of phrase and imagery. The more I listen the more I like it, 4 stars for now but could edge up into 5 down the road
Turns out I'm a Dylan fan and never new, discovering his albums has been a highlight of this project
Yeah, I can see why John Hughes said that he listened to this on Thursday and woke up a different person on Friday. The lack of folksy whine and the addition of electric guitar made the first half of this album hum for me, but it’s the comic break at the start of 115th Dream that makes me see the humanity behind Dylan. That makes it my second-favourite disc of his.
Nice
Great instrumentals
Classic Dylan. Half of the album easily deserves 5 stars but some weaker songs dragged it down to 4.
You know, I'm kind of surprised it took this long to get a Bob Dylan album given how highly praised he is. Oh well, I got one now and I thought "Bringing It All Back Home" was pretty good. You know an album's iconic when all of its songs have wikipedia articles. I'll start by talking about Dylan as a singer. Sometimes he's good, other times he's not. It kind of fluctuates for me. I didn't like his singing in the opening track, but it was alright for the rest of the album. Where Bob Dylan really shines though is not in his status as a singer, but as a songwriter. This is a man that knows how to write a song. The writing is fairly abstract, but it gets its point across quite well. I definitely think he makes for a better folk artist than a rock artist. I feel that the second half of this album, which focused more on folk than rock, is more consistent in its quality than the first, more rock-focused, half. Overall, while I'm not the biggest Bob Dylan fan in the world, I definitely see the value in his music, and am not opposed to listening to more of his albums in the future. Light 4/5.
I think this is probably Bob's second best album but it's still light years behind his best
I got out of the 5th grade spelling bee because i misspelled Subterranean. Shoulda been a Dylan fan earlier. I'd probably be ok never hearing Mr. Tambourine man again, but Subterranean, Love Minus Zero/No Limit, Maggie's Farm, and Baby Blue are classics. It's Alright Ma is an absolute masterpiece (Philharmonic Hall '64 being a prime version). Much more surrealism, vivid imagery, and literary lyrics (and electric guitars) on this album than his previous folky protest songs, marking the beginning of an unparalleled 3 album run culminating in Blonde on Blonde.
Classic Dylan
what a cool dude. still fresh
Really good album. Strong collection of songs, electric first side and acoustic second side. One of Dylan's best albums.
Finally got to listen to this. There's a reason Bob Dylan is considered one of the grants. I will be listening again someday.
i have enjoyed the casual bob dylan song but this album makes me wanna try more
Really relaxing to listen to. Great length. Maybe not a specific song i I like but everything works as a whole.
Enjoyed it more than I thought. Some songs are annoying, but most are pretty good. 3.9.
good
Subterranean Homesick Blues // She Belongs To Me // Mr. Tambourine Man //
Pretty solid
Whole album was a nice smooth ride. 4.5
It feels very contradictory to call myself a music lover while having never dived into Bob Dylan's work before - it's all very intimidating and his work comes on a pedestal that makes it hard for me to be unbiased. The bluesy first half this record is a hard listen for me, the folksy back half is certainly more of my cup of tea. The harmonica feels less harsh in the acoustic setting for some reason. I wonder what I'm not seeing - none of these songs are familiar to me so while there is no nostalgic cloud of vision, there is also a missing historical context that reading a wikipedia article just doesn't fill. I'm not sure I'd reach for this album again, but I sure appreciate it's existence. Best track: It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
HOW DO YA DO
Very good album. Highlight is the opener, what a great track.
I don’t listen to folk normally but I really enjoyed this album. I prefer the first half with the electric guitar but did not dislike any of the acoustic songs. Subterranean Homesick Blues and Outlaw Blues were my favorites from this album and I added those songs to my favorites list.
Bob Dylan I actually like his singing and think these recordings have a cool vibe. Favorite songs are: It’s all over now baby Blue It’s all right ma I’m only bleeding Subterranean home sick blues. Tough one to rate 3.5
It's great Bob. It's not the absolute best Bob, partly because there is a little dip in the middle of the album (Outlaw Blues and On the Road Again in particular). But it's still ruddy great Bob, and the last two songs are up there with the best closers I can think of.
Personal highlights - "Maggie's Farm", "Love At Minus Zero", "Mr Tambourine Man" **3rd sighting of Bob Dylan on this list... Getting sick of artist repetition and the gender skew of the list. 13/156 female artists on the list.
overraskende god, synes normalt ikke jeg er en Dylan fan
Har aldrig hørt så meget Bobby, men kan virkelig godt lide folk! Lidt sjovt hvordan man opdager inspirationskilden for kunstnere som The Tallest Man On Earth og The Walkmen.
Várias música daora. A voz do Bob Dylan dá outro ar ao blues tradicional no qual elas são inspiradas
Bob Dylan the GOAT
Very cool album
Makes me want to sing along - Mr. Tambourine Man. Alright lovely start, upbeat like how I enjoy! Swaying about! Hmm country music is lovely I must say! - Love Minus Zero.
An album of great musicians, but as a lot of the songs have that similar chord progression using 1-4-5 it makes you focus on the lyrics. Mr Tambourine Man is a classic! This album has a great mix of acoustic and electric tunes, nicely balanced
I'm not really a Bob Dylan fan, but I can't deny this is great.
Finally, a Dylan album I actually enjoyed. He actually sounds happy.
Cool and fun!
I'm starting to think I might actually like Bob Dylan. So many classics here, not quite perfect, but not far from it.
very good,not quite a 5
A great album from a master songwriter. I do think the electric numbers aren’t the strongest: Outlaw Blues and On the Road Again could have easily been left off, She Belongs to Me and Love Minus Zero are a little too similar, and he just isn’t tapping into the bite and drive he’d later access on Highway 61. So it borders on a 4, but some of his greatest solo acoustic numbers are on the second side so gonna give it full marks. Best song: Mr. Tambourine Man
The combination of folk music and rock and roll seems to be perfected on this record. The lyrics are strong and clear. Nothing is overly produced but nothing is simple. What an achievement.
Obviously some solid, classic tracks. Liked BD's 115th Dream a lot too
Favorite Tracks: Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggie's Farm, Outlaw Blues, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream, Mr. Tambourine Man, Gates of Eden, It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding), It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
An iconic folk album, and probably my favorite work by Bob Dylan. His vocal style isn't really for me, and the music isn't quite to my taste, but it is undeniable in it's influence, simplicity, and creativity. There's something really intangibly special about this record, even if it isn't my cup of tea.
Epic!
Another classic! I'm on the fence with Dylan. I can not deny the greatness, but man, his musicianship could be better. But it did shaped a generation, so it is hard to fault it. Again, glad I listened, but I don't think it will go into daily rotation.
Very good. Still a voice I am not a fan of, but the songwriting is undeniable
classic bob - yes please
I liked Love Minus Zero. Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream. Tambourine.
This album was really enjoyable. I enjoyed the country/folk elements like the rhythmic guitar and the harmonica bits, as well as the constant feeing of yearning.
-FIRST BOB DYLAN ALBUMMMM -i surely do know this artist! -REALLY liking this first song -LOVE a good harmonica -his voice is genuinely beautiful -i understand a lot of the hype behind bob dylan now. this stuff is beauty -mr tambourine man is so cute and funny i love it -he is truly so great like this is slay -last song is so beautifullllll -such a 4 star album. bob dylan you have done it again!
It’s not my cup of tea but it’s a really good album. I don’t really usually listen to this kind of genre but man some songs got me wiggling my finger.
listened to again what a poet
some solid tracks
4-4.5
Classic rock and roll
Now here's a Bob Dylan album I actually really enjoy. It's playful and fun in a way that most of his albums aren't, while still being unmistakably Bob Dylan. This one and Highway 61 Revisited are easily my favorites (of what I've heard).
Not my favorite Dylan album, but a few great songs
Nice catchy tunes
Folk-rock/blues műfaj. 115th dream : wtf kezdés XD Blues: 10/10 Amugy: 7/10
While it doesn't quite compare to Highway 61, I still enjoyed this as a precursor to the best Bob Dylan album that has some great folk-rock songs in the first half like SHB and Maggie's Farm before returning to long, acoustic, mildly boring, but well-written folk songs for the last 20 minutes. While this is a good album on its own, it's hard not to compare it to its successor because that album is pretty much a fine-tuned and perfected version of this album. It's amazing that Bob got pushback for going in a new direction that ended up being so influential and--in my opinion--vastly superior to his older stuff.
Love a bit of Dylan 😊
Need to listen to Bob Dylan more, I now he’s an icon, and especially great singer songwriter. I haven’t been exposed to him much yet.
Helt ok bob Dylan ikke beste jeg har hørt, likte sangen om moby Dick da
Love it, has such a unique view and sound
You can hear what everyone else at the time was missing and would absorb to elevate the entire genre. Leading straight to the career highlight that was Lucky Wilbury.
Good folk and good lyrics. Real classy.
Great lyrics
My love/hate relationship with Bob Dylan continues. For me he is an acquired taste at the best of times. I generally feel grudging admiration for much of his work, but here it’s different and I mostly enjoyed this. ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’, ‘Outlaw Blues’, ‘Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream’, ‘Gates Of Eden’ and ‘It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)’ are the picks here.
handful of classics which make me think 'ooh i should get into Bob Dylan' then a few more tracks with the same palette pass and it starts to lose immediacy
This is a great album. It’s got some bops. It’s got some thinkers. It’s got harmonica. I’d never sought out Dylan before this because I didn’t know where to start. I definitely see how he was influenced by his predecessors and how he influenced those during and after his era. This didn’t make me feel like I understand why Dylan is held in such high regard, but I could see myself getting there.
I think I saw a documentary about "Maggie's Farm". Can't really recall everything about it, though. But I do remember that it was an interesting piece about a song that I had never heard before. The rest of the album is really solid.
This really showcases what an amazing lyricist and songwriter he is. Not only is there an emphasis on interesting storytelling, the accompanying music is catchy and engaging. To me, only Gates of Eden was a bit boring, but the rest are really strong. I was way more impressed by the songs i've never heard before than hearing Mr. Tamborine Man again.
fajn album, ale asi neni to asi uplne pro me libi se mi: love minus zero, mr. tambourine man
Easily the best Dylan I have heard and really dug the blue set backdrop
This album just sounds like it was fun to make
I'm not sure I've ever listened to this album before, or any whole Dylan album actually. It's always seemed like music I'd like but a bit distant for me. Subterranean Homesick Blues is obviously a genius tune to kick off the album with, and there's plenty that I enjoyed on here. More importantly, it led me back to the first version of It's All Over Now, Baby Blue that I really got into - Energy Orchard recorded it on Stop the Machine. And I really loved Energy Orchard and their energy and vibe in the early 90s. So this kicked me to listen to that stuff again, which was a fab way to spend the rest of the day. For that alone it can have 4 stars, but it's not a strong 4 as an album by itself (and I *much* prefer the Energy Orchard version of It's All Over Now, Baby Blue fwiw).
It's one of his best albums, there are a lot of songs I like it on it (Subterranean Homesick Blues, Outlaw Blues, Mr. Tambourine Man, Gates of Eden etc.). The songwriting and lyrics are superb, the only weakness is his singing.
Anybody can sing and play as well as Bob Dylan. The list of people that can write as well is much shorter. Subterranean Homesick Blues sticks out for me on this one and the full scope of the album probably ranks as one of his best.
This might be my favorite Dylan album so far. I've never been a big fan, but recognize his prolific writing and ability.
Enjoyable. 7/10
As someone with a passing interest in Dylan, I was surprised that this album had almost all of my favourite songs by him. Homesick blues, Maggie's farm and baby blue are absolute perfection, and there's several other great tracks. Also lovely to hear the laughter at the start of one of the takes, showing him as an actual person. With that said, the instrumentation is a little repetitive in places, and as good as it is, it falls just short of perfection.
This had a lot of songs I know,plus more I really liked. Surprisingly good.
Classic jangley, rollicking, light hearted tunes about loveable tramps. Great harmonica, great stuff. 4 stars
I feel like this is the most Bob Dylan Bob Dylan record. He spits fire start to finish but also has some bangers like Mr. Tambourine Man and It's Alright Ma (shout-out AJ Soprano and his gf in season 6 for bumping this one).
4th best Dylan album.
This was Dylan’s first great full-body of work. To put it simply, it was a sheer artistic breakthrough for him and it would lead him to create (somehow) FAR greater albums.
Good Dylan at his best.