Reviews (page 9 of 14)
Love the thoughtful lyrics and melodies in Bobs songs
Very mellow. I had listened to the hits before but a lot of it was new to me
Jarring vocal tone and songwriting but Dylan manages to mesh it all together with a casual, smooth ensemble. First time listening to a full Bob Dylan project and feeling quite underwhelmed with the lack of progression or dynamics throughout. The imagery and subject matter is vivid and memorable, although lacking much of an anchor point thematically. "Outlaw Blues" is a more classic rock and roll sound, definitely a highlight of the first half for it's energy alone. A nice change of pace as slow Dylan can get repetitive at times. "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" is another enjoyable track, pretty straight forward song. "Mr. Tambourine Man" is of course a classic and I do enjoy this one very much. Very catchy track, instrumentation is laid back but keeps up a strong movement throughout. Latter half of the album is much stronger. Track 10 and 11 wound up being my favourites as Dylan truly dials in on clear, emotional storytelling. Maybe I wasn't deeply enough engaged before I first hit play on this album, but the final few tracks really pulled me emotionally, and I found the guitar and harmonica to grow smoother and captivating as the album closed. Despite the first few tracks feeling much more repetitive to me, the final 5 songs average double the runtime while keeping me increasingly more hooked throughout. Favorite: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) Overall this style has never been much my thing, but Dylan does have a good creative energy throughout and his voice is not nearly as grating to me as others like to describe. The last few songs have made me a Bob Dylan fan though.
I’m not a Dylan fan but was pleasantly surprised how this album meandered along and I settled into the tunes. The harmonica makes it for me. Still find his tone a little grating but overall ok.
I don't know, it's Dylan transitioning isn't it... Fine
Another good Dylan album. I think I know more songs on this one than the others I've listened to.
Oh hello welcome back bob dylan nice to see you again
I never listened to much of Bob Dylan outside his greatest hits and a few documentaries about 60’s music, so it was nice listening to a few more songs. This album felt like a journey through seasons, from a hazy dappled summer afternoon to a cold and smoky winter morning. I especially loved the harmonica parts and steel of the guitar strings. Dylan has always had a beautiful way of using metaphor and simile to create these surreal and striking narratives and some of the songs on the album exemplify this really well. Favourite song: Mr. Tambourine Man Least favourite song: None
Not my cup of tea but led me to some of other songs by Bob Dylan that I like
What we come to expect of Bob Dylan
Classic bob Dylan album. Not much more to say
Low 3
Used to find Bob Dylan very off-putting but there's an infectiousness to the grooves here. Still, it doesn't grab me the same way as the previous albums I've listened to as part of this 1001 list (blonde on blonde and Freewheelin') 3/5
Je crois que plus j’écoute bob Dylan moins j’aime ? Je trouve ça ennuyeux et un peu prétentieux Mr tambourine man quand même ! Ça s’écoute quand même bien It’s Alright Ma ! Je crois que je pourrai apprécier davantage plus vieux 6/10
Ehh
It's fine, but I still don't understand why there's so much Dylan in this book.
Bob Dylan always delivers a solid middle of the road album with a few tracks that really stand out. No difference here. I’d probably give this closer to a 3.5 out of 5
It's got a really cool rollicking quality, at least the first 75% of it. I like it, respect it...I don't even mind his voice all that much. But I feel like I say that about all the Dylan I've ever heard....respect it, the voice doesn't bother me, surprisingly enjoyed it. But I don't feel the need to listen to it again.
Calling Bob Dylan anything but good would be a shame. But for this list there has been a bit too many of his records on it. And Bringing it all Back home is definitely one that could have been skipped. Tambourine man is a great song though.
When the drugs and the mind of Bob all come together we get Tambourine Man. I'm a fan of Bob but some of this is a bit of a hard listen when the voice of Bob starts to grate. The music is just a vehicle for the story to be told and especially on the acoustic tracks is just background strumming of highlight his voice. I like a distinctive voice but I would not be the first to wonder how much bigger a star Bob would have been if he actually had a more pleasant voice.
Still don't get Dylan. That said, Subterranean Homesick Blues & Mr. Tambourine Man are the best of the lot. ★★★
The first Dylan I've heard that was tolerable. At least rock suits his awful voice better than folk.
It's okay.
Nunca entenderé el hype por Dylan, fuera de Estados Unidos a alguien le gusta?
There's alot of Bob Dylan on this list. This is another good album, but I fear I have heard one so I have heard them all - Mr tambourine man is a good song.
Mundharmonika Ist leider nicht so meins
I deeply appreciate these lyrics but I have to say, his voice is just not my cup of tea and it's distracting.
I liked the first half more than the second. I guess I prefer Dylan when he's a little more concise and direct in his song composition, because I thought the first half really hit and the second half was more rambly and the songs just went on too long. Like, I know that's Dylan's thing, but I guess it's not mine.
Another Dylan album on the list but this one at least is a bit different and a lot more energetic and upbeat. Some classic songs and solid instrumentation to go with Dylan's iconic vocals.
About what I expected here. I like Dylan songs more when they're peppered in as opposed to listening to albums straight through.
Pretty good
Probably not for me but I appreciate his style and his message
This album is split between songs where he croons on nasally, and more laid back slightly less folky songs that don't assault my ears. The latter half are great, the former are terrible. Maggie's farm, Outlaw blues, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream are just bad Gates of eden, it's alright ma are somewhere in the middle She belongs to me, Mr Tambourine Man, Love minus zero, it's all over now, baby blue are good.
Bob wins me over with some extremely great songs in the front end but loses me in the home stretch with three straight drawn out acoustic tracks
השיר הראשון באלבום מהרעים ששמעתי
3/5 album, the first songs are gopd however, the latter half of songs, although unique in their own ways are just boring and brings down the whole album.
First impression: Wow! I’ve listened to some tracks on this album before. Favourite track: Subterranean Homesick Blues One sentence: Very bluesy, more harmonica than expected, and Dylan’s lyrics--for the most part--are golden. Will I revisit? Probably
I don't think Bob Dylan is bad, and I can see why he became A Guy, but I'm not a huge fan of this kind of music. I do think the mistaken early start in Bob Dylan's 115th Dream is very funny, and I think Gates of Eden and It's All Over Now Baby Blue are fantastic songs, but overall it's just not my thing.
Good
The album is pure Bob Dylan, it's the Bob Dylan sound for sure. It's not a bad sound, I like a bit of Dylan. There are even a few good Dylan songs on it. Looking at the full list I see there are seven Dylan albums to with through. They'll all be great, but why so many from the same artist? The album was nice enough but I didn't like it as much as the albums I've listened to many times before. It's probably due to not being familiar with these tracks, but it'll get a lower rating for it.
Muy lindo disco :D
Some brilliant songs on here, I just find it a bit unsophisticated. Maybe that was the point?
Iconic vocals...got a bit much after a while
A good album. Love Minus Zero and It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) were my favorites. 5.7/10.
Subterranean Homesick Blues, Maggies Farm ... and a couple of others. No doubt, the guy could write a song. But man, this album is 47 minutes long, and I think it's at least 40 minutes too long! His voice after a while, just grates. Small doses of Dylan, please!
Some tunes some not tunes
I thoroughly the use of the Tuba rather than the Bass. Helps it sound purely acoustic. The spots for the harmonica solos make sense. I enjoy on the fifth track (Outlaw Blues) the use of the harmonica being used to back up Bob. These songs usually talk about "what I'm doing, what your mama is doing, what your papa is doing, what the mailman is doing, etc.", what I had, etc. I liked on song seven (Bob Dylan's 115th Dream) the little detail of a false start being left in the recording. Ideas are presented clearly. This is definitely gonna be unintentional ignorance about the genre, but he is much more of a story teller than a vocalist (if that makes sense). His placement of the words are so interesting. He either feels right in the pocket or pretty fair ahead or behind (seems like it's finding the balance between the three extremes.
parts were quite good and I’m sure great songwriting!
3 stars
Another 3 star Bob Dylan album. Half of it is really good and the other half is shit
Will need to revisit it. Good lyrics and seems to be good proto rock esque.
Find a lot of Dylan’s songs very samey. It was ok
Interesting acoustic/folk storytelling that helps me understand the zeitgeist of the 1960’s.
Imagine how good the albums would be if Dylan had even a half-way decent singing voice.
better than i expected, not great.
first song i've heard was Subterranean Homesick Blues, giai điệu giống bài Me and Bobby McGee của Janis Joplin. Đang nghe bài này vào 2h43 phút sáng, trong thời điểm chưa làm tí gì môn EngPre. Album gồm 11 bài, bài t thích nhất có lẽ là bài đầu tiên t nghe nhỉ. Sao có cảm giác những bài còn lại giai điệu đều giống nhau vậy
Lovely chilled out album. Lovely album to play on a sunny day while chilling in the garden
I loved that every song tells a different story. As someone who loves meaningful songs i loved it. Actually, it feels like a poem more than a song. Some of them hits you hard. Though I genuinely liked it , i prefer songs makes me feel and think. I am nit used to listen old instruments and sometimes it didnt appeal to me.
I don't like Bob Dylan. His voice is annoying, and that harmonica just goes on and on. To be able to listen to this album, I had to temporarily disable the filter blocking Dylan on my streaming service. Surprisingly, I actually enjoyed the album for quite a while. It wasn't until toward the end that it started to get on my nerves, and I had to stop listening. I won't be listening to it again, and I've already re-enabled the filter. 3/5
I had listened to this album all the way through 2 years ago in a college course on Bob Dylan. My opinion on him is the same now as it was then, he’s a great songwriter but I don’t love his voice. This album has some songs that are excellent covered by other bands (subterranean homesick blues covered by the Lumineers and Mr. Tambourine Man covered by the Byrds). My favorite song on this album for Bob Dylan’s original recording was It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
I'm sure he's revolutionary but his voice is really squeaky and grates on me. The music is samey throughout with a really annoying harmonica. 3/5
Decent listen.
I think I'm just not made for Bob Dylan. I mean it's fine, but I'm just not yet hearing what makes him spectacular just yet. Maybe I need a different album but this one isn't changing my mind yet.
Pretty good, but the outtake on one song was jarring.
not a fan of Bob Dylan's vocal
Solid album. I’d be happy if I were to hear this album playing in the background anywhere I was. Of course, some lyrics are a little outdated but it was the 60s and I’ll give him a pass on this one. Mr. Tambourine is easily one of my favorite songs ever. So good.
5/10 I got into two songs the rest was the type of rock/country blend that I don't care much for.
I can't stand Dylan - his voice is whiny and I don't particularly like the music. This album was more than bearable though for some reason. Maybe it caught me on an off day. Or maybe it's because this came up directly after PiL - Metal Box which is possibly the single worst thing I've ever listened to...
This was fine. Typical Bob Dylan. I know and like Subterranean Homesick Blues and Mr. Tambourine Man. I actually prefer his original to The Byers cover. I also recognized Maggie’s Farm and It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue.
Not quite my tempo
This isn't the best thing ever. His voice is mostly fine and the songs as a whole can be a bit boring, but a few songs elevate it.
Bla bla bla ble ble ble blu blu blu.
This album did not get off to a great start to me. Subterranean Homesick Blues is evidently one of the two songs people most on this album, but I just found it boring. The same playing throughout and Dylan just rambling on? No thanks. She Belongs To Me wasn't any better, too slow and aimless. And on and on it went. Fortunately, the back half of this album is much better than the front, starting with Bob Dylan's 115th Dream. It's as if he had room to breathe and do more interesting things on the longer tracks which dominated the latter part of this record. This was followed by Mr. Tambourine Man and Garden of Eden, which are the two best tracks on here. Things weren't quite as great with the last two songs, but at least there were some significant highlights to make this worth listening to.
ah beans. shitfuck. i respect bob dylan as a lyricist (mostly). i'm sometimes moved musically. he Might be the wishiest washiest vocalist of all time. one might think (it's me) that the people mad at him for going electric weren't upset at him being a contrarian douche (among other things); instead it was that that the music wasn't worth the hoopla. 3.5. i'm sure i'd care more if i couldn't consult axl rose's nwa quote. i liked outlaw blues 👍.
I've tried with this album multiple times. I don't love it and I don't think it's one of the greatest from one of the greatest artists. I wish I liked Dylan more, since many of my friends do, and they rave about his poetic lyrics. He has good melodies, and he can offer penetrating commentary. I don't even mind his raspy, imprecise singing. But honestly his songs are rambly, the chords are simple over and over again, and his lyrics are often just inscrutable. Some them have 5, 6, 7 verses, which doesn't make them better, it just means there's even more that I don't get. Maybe I needed to be high in the 60s. Maybe I just need to sit down and study the words. But most of the time I'm not looking for music to study. I'm looking for music to enjoy.
Bob Dylan. Lots of similarities/influences on modern music.
3.5. This is a solid album but not my favorite of Dylan's. The older I get, the less impressed I am with his songwriting. I blame Dewey Cox for that.
Couple of great songs on this one. Never really been big into Dylan.
I actually like this more than I expected to. I probably would have given it a 4 if the harmonica didn't grate on my ears so hard.
3 - I'm not a huge Bob Dylan guy, but I liked this more than expected. I might be a harmonica guy.
3.5 Hey, it’s Mr. Zimmerman again, and of all his showings on this list, this is certainly one of them. My first impression of this album was that it feels like a somewhat inferior sort of direct sequel to Highway 61 Revisited, kind of like Green Day’s Insomniac to Dookie, or Majora’s Mask to Ocarina of Time. In sound and tone, this feels very similar to that one… so I was surprised to learn that this album came first. What? Maybe I’m having a Mandela Effect moment, but I really thought Highway was Bob’s first foray into rock music and thus the album everyone lost their shit over for some reason, lending to its fame. But nah, it was this one first. It was just a four month gap between the two, though (my man seemingly never sleeps), so presumably that same outrage was still present going into the subsequent release. I digress, I thought this was a pretty good Dylan album, but not his best. For the most part, he succeeds in never really getting on my nerves, though I found Mr. Tambourine Man waaay too repetitive for its own good. I know it’s one of his bigger songs, but it ended up being one of my least favorites here. Ironically, my favorite is actually the least-streamed of the bunch, Gates of Eden. As to why exactly, I don’t really have a strong reason, but there was something about it that felt sort of profoundly powerful. I also quite enjoyed Subterranean Homesick Blues and, Dylan fan or not, how can you not get down with the message of Maggie’s Farm? It’s a great protest anthem, which is no doubt the reason why it would later be covered by Rage Against the Machine, a version which is… better, if I’m being honest, and angrier, but it started with a solid foundation here. Also, while a bit long, I thought Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream was probably the best example of his storytelling capabilities on the album. The title and laugh at the beginning were also nice humanizing, self-aware touches for a guy that can oftentimes come off as pretentious. Beyond that, I thought the rest of the album was pretty decent, but nothing too special - part of me wonders if this is like a “you had to be there” sort of thing. Still, if nothing else, I’m happy to say I’m walking away with a couple new Dylan favorites.
It was alright
Whoa I didn’t hate this! Playlist add: "Mr. Tambourine Man"
I've definitely heard more enjoyable Dylan albums, but I still liked this one. Favorite track: Subterranean Homesick Blues
It's alright ma i'm only bleeding was a good first listen
Was not the vibe of the day for me.
Mixed genius and some mid
Не занудно, не бесит, не противно. 40 минут прошли быстро и фоном альбом прослушал я довольно ровно. В предпоследнем треке случился рэп.
Boy put the harmonica down and pick up a vocal coach
Yeah that sure is Bob Dylan
I'm not that big a Bob Dylan fan but I quite enjoyed this album. Quite a few classics on it!
Not bad, just not my favorite Dylan.
I know this one might be important, but I really don't want to listen. Singing Like a sad old duck.
Not a Dylan fan, but this wasn't bad. Side A is much better than B, but that could be due to fatigue from listening to the whole thing.
shoutout bobby d
Not a huge fan of Dylan, but this was good.
Mmm his voice gets annoying. Bad singing, decent instrumentals, great lyrics. I love his uses of rhyme. The way the words flow on 1 and 7 is something to behold. Tracks 2, 8, and 10 are such poignant, powerful songs too. But the other half of the album makes me wish I was listening to something else, and for that reason I won't go higher than 3 stars
please mr. dylan but the harmonica down, please, no one wants to get hurt.
a little sparse on the musical accompaniment for my tastes
lowk meh.. sorry
- not as good as freewheelin but still good - hot take but I like the Lumineers cover of Subterranean Homesick Blues better than this version - good listen overall
Lazy music for lazy day, fitting combo throughout later part of album falls too folky. Nice vibes.
Another fine Dylan album. Not my thing but I could definitely appreciate what he was doing here and see the influences on artists to come.
litt vibe, ikke helt min stil
Electric Dylan > Acoustic Dylan.
I always feel as though I’m missing something with Dylan. I can’t quite understand the hype
Está muy bien. El tema es que Bob Dylan y el folk en general no son particularmente el estilo que más banco. Algunos temas destacaban un poco más quizás, pero a grandes rasgos tiene todo un mismo sonido que no es personalmente lo que más me gusta
Poetisk Jeg har desværre ikke hørt den så meget, men må komme tilbage og genoverveje min vurdering
6/10
This is the best Bob Dylan album this website has suggested because his voice isn't as grating. Some of the songs are rather stupid but they're not too fun because they feel earnest in their delivery. Surprised I made it through this album until the last two songs where the trademark Dylan screech shines in full force.
как же меня передергивало от свистковых инструментов в этом альбоме😭
Bobby boy does it again. It's totally fine! Enjoyable, even! Absolutely seminal for folk rock, so I understand why people don't like this album haha.
Dober
Bob Dylan is a mixed bag for me. I find that I tend to like his songs when they're covered by other artists. His voice is tough for me to get past... particularly when he seems to be doing a monotone chant. This is especially evident on It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding). The kicker is that Dylan can sing -- Love Minus Zero / No Limit and Mr. Tambourine Man both demonstrate this... why does he revert to that awful monotone sound? The two aforementioned tracks are standouts for me, and I like the energy and beat of Subterranean Homesick Blues with its accompanying card flipping video. And as I kind of expected, I prefer the Byrd's cover of Tambourine Man, and I discovered a great cover of Maggie's Farm by Rage Against the Machine.
Not my thing
Gondolom nem ez a stílusom mostanában És akkor ezt most le is szögezem: nem objektíven fogok pontozni egyetemes zenetörténet alapján, hanem hogy rám milyen hatással van, nekem éppen a hangulatom alapján hogy tetszik Szóval sajnos most csak idegesített a szájharmónika
Favorite Track: Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream Least Favorite Track: Maggie’s Farm
grappig maar hij praat ook wel beetje poep. zou ook niet snel nog een keertje naar luisteren
Moved nicely, but Bob Dylan still isn't for me.
окей, видимо я не люблю боба Дилана
This was a good listen. It has been great to finally dig into some Bob Dylan albums. Not sure if we need so many albums by him on this list though. This is my third one so far and it’s not hitting me as much as the first two. A bit of fatigue setting in already. But it was still cool to put this on and listen to. At least I’ll be curious and willing to listen to the other albums when they come up.
Not a big Bob Dylan fan
I can see how some people didn’t like it but I enjoyed it
The album is ok. Some songs are nice, I tend to like the ones that are more chill, slower. But the rock n roll ones, meh. So I am rating it a 3, because I wouldn't listen to the album again, but there were a couple of songs that I really liked.
Bluesy electric ramble
Although the man is creative with his songs, I am just not a fan. I don't care for his voice, sometimes he sings like he has a mouthful of marbles, and he uses the harmonica a lot. I can understand why he has been called a musical genius, but I'm just not a fan. I liked "Love Minus Zero". I recognized, "Tambourine Man".
Favourite Songs: Outlaw Blues
fine
a classic. Probably the only bob Dylan album that makes me feel nostalgic (vs irritated)
Apparently a shift in Dylan's style with adding electric instruments on the first disc and all acoustic on the second. I prefer the second disk that has repeating melodies but sits on the lyrics and makes you feel like you could just watch the sun going down and think about things. It was cool to learn he mostly did all of that in one take and just sent it to the final. The first disc is less immediately interesting but gets better on repeat listens.
I thought it was good, the album had a good vibe
Not my cup of tea liked only few songs
I can't deny its ok.
"Subterranean Homesick Blues" is my favorite Dylan song by a mile, and I'm pretty lukewarm on his work as a whole. The driving tempo, the simple structure, the little twang, all of it's pretty great. Plus there a few of those lines that have this vague political whiff to them that still hit: "Johnny's in the basement mixing up the medicine/I'm on the pavement, thinkin' 'bout the government" "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows" etc. "Maggie's Farm" works for a lot of the same reason, although (telling on myself) I had probably first heard the RATM cover. Beyond that, it's all very Dylan-y. He's got some interesting lyrics, but I don't love his nasally voice, and there's a very serious all-sound-same issue. Better than the other Dylan I've had that's arisen so far, but I'm still pretty underwhelmed.
modern cowboy music yeehaw
Great lyricist, meh performer. A lot of his songs all start to sound the same after awhile.
Nice sound, loved the lyrics (kind of hard to understand) English is not my first language. Overall it was nice to listen to. Didn't connect very much with the album.
I don't particularly like Bob's music, and kind of roll my eyes at the fact SEVEN albums of his are on this list. That said, I actually generally enjoyed this one? The electric beginning was fun.
I quite liked this. I know this album and him going fully electric was very controversial in the folk community at the time, but I really like it. It’s pretty chaotic and wordy, and some times it’s kinda exhaustive but I enjoy it more than I don’t, and over time I found to enjoy it more. But yeah it’s decent.
Standard and quintessential Bob Dylan: guitar, harmonica, strained voice, rinse and repeat. Bob isn’t someone I listen to regularly, but he’s got some earworms. However, two songs on here were better done by the Byrds. Top tracks: "Subterranean Homesick Blues," “Outlaw Blues," "It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue”
Not necessarily anything I’ll remember. The acoustics are pretty good. The lyrics are alright. The album just doesn’t do anything to me.
Not for me
I'd like this if he wasn't so damn annoying
his music has a lyrically complex and well written aspect, but i tend to find that musically is pretty servicing and simple. Here, this is somewhat ok, as i find the music good enough. But aside that, i can't concentrate on the lyrics. Idk why
It was alright, not really my thing though.
Can’ finish this one, too long and I don’t like country music.
Definitely my favorite Bob Dylan album on this list so far. It sounded like he was actually trying to make music and sing. I also liked the song where he messed up, laughed about it, and kept going.
Probably 3.5
Listenable but wasn’t doing too much for me
I started this project a certified Bob Dylan hater. Five or six albums in, I still don't like it, but I think I kinda get it. Maybe. I don't know. I enjoyed parts of this more than the other albums I've had so far.
This album opened my eyes to just how great a poet Dylan was - but even with a rock band backing him these songs were essentially very clever spoken poems over music.
It ok
I think this album is most successful when it's energetic. The more ballady or folky songs are a bit too plodding and highlight the deficiencies in Dylan's voice or harmonica. Also, I find the laugh at the beginning of Bob Dylan's 115th Dream to be soo endearing.
Poetic, artistic, of its era…
Escuchable
Solid album, easy listen
- love bob dylan, his voice can get a little grating after too many songs in a row. - really adore the song writing though, some very beautiful lyrics - bob dylan's 115th (?) dream was a really funny song, that was fun! - really enjoyed the harmonica - 7/10
calm
Mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble, give a threeee!
I've heard Mr. Tambourine Man before. It's a song I really like, and the rest of the album is good too.
Not bad! Surprised me this time
Je begint hoopvol aan een nieuwe dag. Buiten regent het, maar daar heb jij met je kantoorbaantje bijzonder weinig last van, al kijkt die grijze bende aan de andere kant van je raam wel wat minder gezellig weg natuurlijk. Het is dinsdag. De maandag heb je weer overleefd; steek die maar in je zak, dat heb je toch weer knap gedaan. 'Bijna weekend' is nog veel te optimistisch, maar toch is dat beter dan 'de week is weer begonnen'. Plichtsgetrouw start je de computer op om te kijken wat de baas en je collega's vandaag weer allemaal voor je in petto hebben. Sowieso het werk wat je gister het laatste uurtje bewust hebt laten liggen, maar vandaag met frisse energie heb je die ongein zo afgehandeld. Een vers bakje koffie wordt ondertussen gezet. Heerlijk, zeker aangezien het enige waardige alternatief - een 14% bourbon barrel aged imperial stout - maatschappelijk gezien minder geaccepteerd is. Eenmaal ingelogd wordt de browser naar keuze vrij snel opgestart. Spotify start zichzelf op de achtergrond op, klaar om te leveren waar je om vraagt (en waar je HELEMAAL NIET om VRAAGT zullen kwade tongen uit het midden des lands beweren). Je checkt je mail. Het valt mee; je collega's zijn je blijkbaar gunstig gezind, of zij hebben gister het laatste uurtje ook geen klap meer uitgevoerd. Wat je zometeen aantreft op Teams kan de boel nog wel aardig opschudden, maar dat is van later zorg. Eerst beweeg je de cursor richting de bladwijzerbalk waar je de knop treft die je inmiddels al ruim 900 keer hebt ingedrukt. Wat zeg ik, misschien wel 2000 keer, omdat je ook af en toe even moet opzoeken wat je zelf ook weer hebt gezegd over dat ene album waar je eigenlijk totaal geen herinnering aan hebt ("The Psychedelic Furs, ken ik die al?"). Gretig klik je op de bookmark. Je beoordeling en album van de vorige dag komen in beeld, samen met de zinnen en onzinnen die je erbij hebt getypt. Je merkt dat er bar weinig in zat gister, maar het was dan ook maandag. Die vervloekte maandag. En misschien lag het ook gewoon een beetje aan het album zelf hè. Onthou: Jij bent altijd de schappelijkheid zelve en je hebt altijd gelijk. Gelukkig heb je gister al bepaald wat je eindbeoordeling ging worden en heb je het erbij getypt, dat scheelt vandaag weer nadenken. Nog één keer lees je je eigen zinnen na. Klopt alles? Was ik niet onbedoeld toch té zuur? Schrijf ik nergens (goedbedoeld, maar natuurlijk compleet verkeerd) 'ik wordt'? Je beweegt de muis richting de knop waarmee je de beoordeling in een digitale steen houwt. Ja vooruit: Er is de mogelijkheid om je beoordeling naderhand nog te bewerken, maar eigenlijk wil je daar niets van weten. Dat is nep, man. Misschien ga je hooguit als je klaar bent met deze hele lijst de eerste beoordelingen (toen je nog te nat achter de oren was en je nog niet de ruimte in durfde te nemen die je als muziekcriticus in de dop eigenlijk wel verdiende) nog voorzien van een klein commentaar, maar we gaan die functie niet misbruiken om je beoordeling van 16 maart 2026 aan te passen, hou toch eens heel gauw op. Hoopvol klik je op de knop. Binnen een fractie van een seconde kaatst je toch weer sublieme oordeel via je Odido-lijntje van je computer naar de 1001 masterserver en (minstens net zo belangrijk) zal je lotsbestemming van vandaag worden teruggekaatst. Het machtige algoritme schept je bordje vol en jij zult gaan lepelen als een hongerig weeskindje. 'Als je ergens aan begint moet je het ook afmaken jongen, (zachter) jongen, (nog zachter) jongen' hoor je ergens in je geheugen je vader aan je jongere zelf meegeven. Niet dat je die motivatie nodig hebt; je hebt er gewoon weer zin in vandaag. Kom maar op met die onthulling! Wat ga je vandaag ontdekken? Een artiest die je in de jaren '90/'00 om de één of andere reden onterecht compleet gemist hebt? Een artiest die eigenlijk alleen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk een klein succesje heeft gehad? Een parel uit de jaren '60 waarover Leo Blokhuis (fap fap fap) voor de Top 2000 (fap fap fap) nog ooit zo'n heerlijk videografisch profielwerkstuk heeft gemaakt (fap fap fap)? Een kinderachtige rapper met zeer gemiddelde binnenrijm capaciteiten? Een artiest met een Wikipedia artikel dat zo onwerkelijk leest dat het als film te ongeloofwaardig zou zijn als iemand het zou naspelen? En dan is de pagina ververst. De titel van het album komt groot in beeld. Daaronder een zwart lijntje en weer daaronder een naam die je helemaal niet had willen zien. Nee, nee, nee! Dit kan toch niet man! Jawel hoor. Via de hoes kijkt hij je met één oog doordringend aan, terwijl z'n andere oog het stucwerk van het plafond rustig observeert. Je hebt wéér Bob Dylan. Kutzooi. [Wel het minst erge album van hem, vooruit...]
Again, it is a nice album to listen to, but not a top top one for me. My favourite was probably Subterranean Homesick Blues.
Thank goodness for folk. Back then, artists weren't as focused on sound bites or virality, and it shows. Dylan's vocal performance, though, is lacking (shocker!), if only there was a cover band or something with stellar vocalists to foster a kind of second-wave Dylan movement. Alas.
I don't know what he's going on about but enjoyable!
After having listened to a ton of Bob Dylan albums on here this one of them. Maybe even the best one of them. I don’t know they all still sound the same and by the same I mean that fucking frog from South Park that gets stuck up mr slaves ass and has to go on a hobbitesque adventure or whatever the fuck. Now all i can see if tomilee chalkymeat with his head stuck up the assless chapped ass of mr. Slave singing songs about not wanting to work on a farm anymore. 6/10
Zlatne godine Bob Dylana.
Idk mediocrity at its best
I love Bob Dylan !! So groovy yet so beautiful, and his lyrics are stunning. Fav song is ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’.
In the great Bob Dylan debate, I sit firmly on the side of "this guy can't sing". However, this is actually better than a lot of his other stuff
Not my fav Dylan but still so comforting
banging but not my vibe
Bob Dylan is such an iconic artist and a voice of a generation. That being said, this isn't his strongest album but still solid.
nothing but respect for mr dylan but i will always prefer the byrds' covers of his songs. i'm sorry
I can appreciate this tbh. I need to do more research on how much he stole some the early rock stuff from black influences. You can definitely tell there are influences there. The lyrics are killer tho. Really love how he plays with pocket -- i guess that's his schtick. Highlights: Maggie's Farm, It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
Pretty good! I enjoyed this one. No takeaways from me or any bangers, but it was an enjoyable listen.
Not bad, didn't love it though.
Den första halvan är riktigt bra. Lärarna hade gärna fått växa ut lite till. De känns väldigt abrupt avhuggna. Andra halvan där det bara är Dylan och hans hamrande på gitarren så blir det inte lika roligt. Första halvan en svag fyra, andra halvan en tvåa.
i liked it better than the other bob dylan album but i guess i got 5 more to go now fav song: Subterranean Homesick Blues
Nog steeds niet fan van Bob Dylan, maar dit album vond ik wel leuker dan die vorige
2 or 3/5 Not my style of music and song lengths seemed a bit long for my liking but I can see it as a chill album to study to.
Real tale of two halves…starts with energy and excitement, gradually turns more acoustic and slows down. Particularly enjoyed ‘Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream’. An interesting insight into an artist whose only songs I knew before were the ‘big hits’.
Very similar notes to my previous Dylan review... great songwriter and especially lyricist, but I just don't like his singing style. This album was more tolerable, and I enjoyed the addition of electronic sound on the first side. - Heard before? Not in its entirety, but I was familiar with many songs. - Will I listen again? If I'm ever craving Bob Dylan, this would be the (new) album I'd choose. - Does it inspire me to listen to more of this artist? Not yet, but I'm pleased that there are now two albums that don't make me cringe.
buen album, le doy un 3,5/5
tuvo un par de temas piolas pero algunos no, le doy un 7 pero es mi primera escucha asi que deberia de darle un par mas para cazar la onda, como tema destacado pongo a Mr Tambourine.
Mr tambourine man slaps, really cosy vibes. 3.5/5 me thinks
It’s good, not my fav Dylan I’ve heard
country vibe, like it
In "Bringing It All Back Home", Bob Dylan adventures into the realm of electric instruments. Dylan's characteristic raspy voice is reinforced with a prominent harmonica and versatile guitar parts while he plays through a series of blues and folk songs. Yet, the stripped back production sometimes irritates the at times wild harmonica parts, through accentuating it over the rest of the song. It is a major drawback from the relatively lovely melodies Dylan crafts throughout the album. It is a good album, yet that feeling of tension is too overbearing; the best song on it is the deft "Love Minus Zero".
I struggle a bit with Bob Dylan’s voice — I find it quite abrasive. The songwriting is undeniably brilliant and clever, but vocally it’s just not really my thing, and I don’t find the record particularly melodic. Not all music needs to be melodic, of course, but melody is one of the ways I emotionally connect to songs, so its absence stands out. It’s only a first listen though, so I may revisit it — or try another era of his. “Mr. Tambourine Man” is probably my favourite track so far.
Gillar Bob Dylan och albumet var bra men det är förståeligt att hans musik inte är en favorit hos andra då han har en väldigt speciell musikstil men jag uppskattar att hans musik är som den är.
Bring It All Back Home is irresistibly catchy, but what makes it special is how it balances that hook-driven energy with a raw, vintage feel. The electric tracks crackle with attitude and confidence, while the acoustic songs remain intimate and poetic. It feels like a turning point — bold and experimental, yet still grounded in Dylan’s folk roots. Even decades later, it sounds fresh, sharp, and effortlessly cool.
I like the music but I’m not a fan of his voice 🫣 She belongs to me could be cute Lots of blues!! I do quite like the imperfectness of the sound and the lyrics are really good
Some good songs, but not enough for 4 stars
It’s fine. It’s just not for me. Dude sings like he’s pinching his nose shut because someone just cut a nasty fart. 2.5⭐️
Ok so it’s Bob Dylan. I know that so many people absolutely love him and I totally understand how important he was in shaping music for a time. But an entire album of Dylan feels like a lot. The odd song here and there from his is fantastic but after a few Dylan songs in a row I could feel my mood lowering. To give credit where it is due it is a beautifully written album and I would happily listen to a track here and there but just not all in one go
Whitetrash music
A couple really great cuts, but not amongst my favorite Dylan albums
I do wear an Egyptian ring ☥
Was hoping this one would be different... but nope, still annoying, but respectable, of course
The Good: We get to take everything back home! The Bad: Home’s a lot smaller then we remember it to be… The Ugly: Fucking Yardsale to get rid of all the shit we brought back home… Mr Dylan is who he is… and that is probably one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time… just like Leonard Cohen et al… So, my question is: do all singer/songwriters have to have annoying voices in order to become successful? There are some classic songs on this album, one’s which I might want to listen to again at some point in time, and probably will if I still manage to listen to the radio on a “golden oldies” kind of thing… However, I don’t really care to have to sit through this album again any time soon… so where does that leave us? 3* upgraded from 2 1/2
Not bad. Bobs not my favorite, He ain't no Rodriguez, but this is good.
7/10 very country vibes
I appreciate talent and vision, but it's just not my kind of music
his voice equally turns me on and pisses me off...like day drinking
Bob Dylan is a legend. Good album.
Classic Bob Dylan. Don't always know what he means but he sounds cool saying it.
Never been a big Dylan fan, save for a few songs from his 70s albums. I was pleasantly surprised listening to this album front to back. Being his "going electric" record I enjoyed every song on it. He sure can paint a picture with his lyrics
i thought it was really boring
-Such a talented guitarist -Don't love the addition of the harmonica most times -Prefer the tracks that meet halfway between upbeat and mellow -Dylan has a especially raspy toned voice that works so well
Always enjoy a bit of Dylan, and some staples on here.
I’d probably rate this highest of Bob Dylan’s ‘60s catalog (3.5)
Better than I expected.
bobby d
Amazing songwriting, fantastic lyrics, a true poet. If that were it it would be an easy 5 stars, but that voice, Jesus it's awful. Every cover of a Dylan song sounds better than him doing it. I'm less than 200 albums in to this project, wonder how much more of this I will be subjected to.
It's a good album, but a better setup for Blonde On Blonde which is a GREAT album. I understand not liking his voice, but there's no excuse for not liking his songs.
Couple good songs on here and a couple of classics which save it from a 2, going with a 3
I enjoyed the music but the album is defiantly a bit outdated socially. And the story telling songs not lyrically written songs if you know what I mean didnt really hit for me as much. Though his voice is really good and I still enjoyed listening
good but not my style of music, 3.5/5
Don't get the glazing on this album, I mean it's alright Fave track: Mr Tambourine Man
It’s the kind of album where Dylan’s voice and the harmonica wear a bit thin by the end. 3/5
Jake bugg walked so Bob Dylan could run. In all honesty I was impressed with this. I am not that exposed to Bob Dylan’s work, but I think this was a great gateway to listen to more of his work. I think the story telling was clever, his voice was interesting and engaging and the sound, not strictly my usual thing, actually surprised me and thought it paired so well with his voice. Really impressive record well done Bob x
Not my aestethics, simple as that. I'm in general not too fond of the sixties, especially the folk music (although I like bands like The Velvet Underground or The Electric Prunes). I think that it's due to production capabilities, but a lot of folk music sounds metalic, scratchy and sharp (not in a good way), it kind of hurts my ears and annoys me. You have to give it to Dylan that as a songwriter he's one of the best in the business, for that alone he deserves massive respect. But I don't really like his vocal much, same goes for the music (harmonica + acoustic guitar in his hands aren't too pleasing to me). There is a couple of songs that I actually enjoyed in a way, but in general it's not an album I will come back to.
Pleasantly surprised at liking this. Bob still not my fave but the lyrics are great
Well this is definitely better than both The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan and Blonde On Blonde. Still not that much better though.
Urgggh. I am so sick of getting this over rated muppet. As always, I’ll give it a fair listen but not expecting to be surprised - forced rhymes, the same song 13 different ways and a smug self aggrandising throughout is expected… …tbf, I do seem to much prefer the electric approach for the opening 3 tracks, at least. Songs seem slightly more appealing and engaging. However, still done by the end of the 3rd track. And that damn voice 😩 Naturally, he has a track named after himself. What a prick. Glad to be one step closer to getting no more of his albums on this list.
melancholy
It was fine
Always heard tons of old people hype up Bob Dylan and can understand it. Good storyteller and voice is pure. Mr. Tambourine Man is a banger. Some of the songs are kinda forgettable and his voice kinda drones a bit at times but has charm to it
#249/1001. Ok, this is the one where Dylan goes electric, purist fans boo and sales skyrocket. I wonder how long would he have survived on the surface of popular music as a man+acoustic guitar combo. Rolling Dylan gathers no dust though. Somehow the "electric" or rock and roll backing which by modern standards sounds quite...acoustic? And his sound and voice is probably most commercial, even radio friendly so far and perhaps ever since (my Dylan knowledge is fairly liniged though). I am sure his voice divides people motmre tahan wheather there is an electric guitar in the band or not. And perhaps the harmonica. But I wouldn't call him an anarchist based on this album, even less give the anarchist a cigarette. But songs are great and a new chapter in folk begun. Also Subterranean homesick blues and its video are both classics. Perhaps the whole album. Still, I don't have any personal affection towards the music, no need to come back to it. But I don't hate it either, sorry to say this comes down to an average 3.
Pretty mid, sometimes great sometimes annoying.
2.5/5 While I haven't heard alot of Bob Dylan's music I do like this album. Tambourine man is the stand out track and it's a good album but nothing too amazing.
07
Nice folk
solidno i zabavno, brzo proleti, ali nije mi bilo ništa posebno, niti sam baš neku pjesmu zapamtio da je bila jako jako dobra... tako da trojčica
Retro
I think it's a good album and I do recognize it's relevance, however, when it comes to Bob Dylan I cannot like all of his songs and maybe that's because it's so specific Possibly because I need to be in a specific mood. Either way I think for me personally there are better Dylan albums, however this one is also good and the only issue is that I find it a little bit repetitive. Either way he was a legend.
Eu adoro it’s all over now baby blue, mas de resto é difícil ignorar que a qualquer momento ele pode cantar precaverrrr precaverrrr 🐐🐐🐐🐐
I like Dylan at his most melodic and folky - the twanginess I find grating
Yeah it’s Bob Dylan alright.
not my music type but liked it
Subterrenean homesick blues: lekker mondharminocaatje She belongs to me: niet helemaal mijn ding . Maggie's farm: hahaha wel beter. Love minus 0: meh Outlaw blues: wel leuk, maar gewoon een blues nummer On the road again: leuke mondharmonica. Bob dylans 115th dream Meh album 3 sterren.
first bob dylan album I've ever heard, not too bad. Don't really have much to say about I just think its a decent album
Great album honesty. I didn’t think (and maybe still don’t) that rock & roll was really my thing. Like, I probably won’t listen to this while I ride the bus or something, because the songs don’t have enough variation (like ups and downs if that makes sense) in them. But this is definitely something I’d buy on Vinyl. Like, reading or studying to this or dancing around would be really cool.
You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows
Great backing music but singing a bit talky and not incredible Would probably listen though
i quite enjoyed it, some good songs and some alright songs
chill good album vocals a little tired but overall good
I had a Dutch girlfriend back in the 90's who was obsessed with Bob Dylan and I didn't get it. He does write some good songs but still don't care for his voice. This is a fun album with some good songs, but still Bob's voice.
Eventually I'm sure I'll learn to appreciate Bob Dylan a bit more but it's an arduous process and while I like the odd track, a full album is a tough ask to actually enjoy. Apart from the obvious tracks like say 'Maggie's Farm' and 'Mr. Tambourine Man', 'Bob Dylan's 115th Dream' gets a nod this time round.
I actually liked this album more than the first one. I don't know what was different, maybe I was just more into the vibe this time? In the right headspace? Also, I think I'm gonna still rate this 3 stars, but I wish I could do half stars, bc I'd actually give it a 3.5 if I could.
Enough Bob D for awhile, thanks.
Maybe one day I’ll get it… but today is just not that day
ok but his later stuff is better i think
It's a perfectly good Dylan album, but not the best folk I've heard. I know there's gonna be more Dylan on this list, which gets old real fast.
Wholesome album, reminds me of my grandparents for some reason. I found some songs repetitive and annoying but particularly enjoyed outlaw blues
okay
Nasal vocals and sounds very American. It's very calm and honestly a bit depressing
Actually enjoyed despite his voice, but the harmonica at the end...
foi BEM menos pior do que achei que seria. a 1ª parte do album, com guitarra elétrica, é bem boa, até e eu até curto mr tamborine man, na real. continua bob dylan e eu acho o highway 61 revisited melhor, mas esse eh bom tbm, me pegou num bom dia. é o penúltimo dele da lista, fica faltando um AO VIVO dele só. então cravo aqui: bob dylan não é ruim, só é chatim pra carai. esse aqui e o highway 61 dá de ouvir, se for preciso. de resto, deixo pra quem gosta e curte gaita.
good
I’m still not a Dylan fan, but I’ll give this one a pass. It’s far less rambly than a lot of his other stuff. Honestly the songwriting is solid. Why can’t he let people sing it who are, I dunno, good at singing?
It's a good album. But I definitely won't be looking for it to add to my collection.
me cambie de pieza
If I listened to it again I feel like I would end up liking it more but on my first listen I really enjoy “subterranean homesick blues” “outlaw blues” “gates of Eden” and “it’s alright, ma”. A very solid album.
When it's good it's near great, but never quite makes it to overall greatness. Much prefer The Byrds Tambourine Man. Subterreanean, It's Alright Ma, and Baby Blue standouts. Trends closer to 3.5
I think I like electric Dylan more than acoustic Dylan, and this album has a mix of both. I can appreciate that this is a great folk/blues/rock album but it's not something I want to listen to all the time. Subterranean Homesick Blues and Outlaw Blues were my favourites on first listen.
Du Bon Dylan comme on l'imagine. Très bien !
Kann man schon entspannt nebenbei hören, aber es macht emotional absolut nichts mit mir.
Kann ich mir durchaus gut anhören, macht dabei aber auch wenig mit mir. Der weirde Beginn von "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" sticht (negativ) heraus, ansonsten rödelt Dylan halt so vor sich hin - auf solidem Niveau.
Ist nicht schlecht, aber mal wieder so ein Phänomen von: Mal ein einzelner: Top. Ganzes Album am Stück: Flop. Gemessen an der damaligen Zeit aber komplett vertretbar.
Schönes Album, grad für die Zeit. Die erste Hälfte gefällt mir etwas besser, aber alles in allem solide
I find dense folk albums to be quite challenging listens when they come up, as they demand my full attention to really keep up with them, on top of having a sound I don't much care for. Nevertheless, Bob Dylan is an important figure, so I decided to give his album a fairer shot than I usually would, and found the experience way more enjoyable than I imagined. There are some beautiful melodies on here! I loved him straight up rapping with a great flow on track 1! Also a big fan of the crazy shit going on in Bob Dylan's 115th Dream! Admittedly the album's longer tracks on the back half kind of lost me as they dragged on far more than I liked (even Mr. Tambourine Man, as catchy as it is). The closer totally saves it from being a dud, however. Good album! Standouts: Subterranean Homesick Blues • She Belongs to Me • On the Road Again • Bob Dylan's 115th Dream • It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
I didn’t mind it - except the first one… idk felt a bit to country… Liked best: (initial impression) - love minus zero - outlaw blues - all over now baby blue Overall I’d probably give a 5/10. Average album for me at first impression. Had some songs I liked but most I just probably won’t listen to again.
I thought I didn’t like anything from Bob Dylan. I found myself kind of liking this album because he wasn’t doing that stupid voice he does that made me not like him in the first place.
I’m not really a huge Bob Dylan fan (i think he’s an incredible lyricist and i like a few songs, i just don’t listen to him that often) so i was surprised by how much i enjoyed this, Subterranean Homesick Blues is so good, I also love She Belongs to Me that’s probably the one i’ll listen to the most going forward, It’s Alright Ma I’m Only Bleeding has 10/10 lyrics
71/1001 Not a big Dylan fan but enjoy the hits. Another artist I’d probably enjoy more if I paid attention to the lyrics. I’ll come back to this one day. 5/10
Leans more on Dylan's country/twangy side, which isn't my favorite. Includes the iconic Mr. Tambourine Man and Maggie's Farm.
This is overall a solid album. It's cozy, charming and I definitely love me a good harmonica. That said, almost all of the songs felt and sounded the same- which isn't a problem if you like folk, but unfortunately it's not really my cup of tea. Notable favorites: Mr. Tambourine Man, Gates Of Eden Would I be opposite if this album came on? Absolutely not. Would I go out of my way to listen to it again? Probably not.
60s folk rock. Subterranean Homesick Blues in Europe. More electric than his previous work. Nice folk album.
weak opening, cool lyricism. 6.5/10
Am I in the Cuntry? This is what the covey sang in district 12. Very fun I like it. Is this guy still alive? I think he's dead right. Ooh I like Bob Dylan's 115th Dream. This harmonica is lowkey hurting my ears no shade. Ok I can't with the harmonica. Tea. Very country very cool album I'm so cool now. A cool experience but I'm not sure if I would relisten. I liked the first half much better.
Some decent tracks on here, I do like early Dylan, never seen him live though
Dylan er overvurdert. Helt ok bakgrunnsstøy
First listen
Top 3 favorite songs - 1. Subterranean homesick blues (shout out Radiohead for knowing ball) 2. Mr. Tambourine Man 3. Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream
(2.7) I’m not sure if it’s his voice or just the overall sound of his music but I don’t think I’m a big Bob Dylan guy. Although, I actually liked a couple more songs than I thought I was going to
Not my style, will need to listen again a bit later.
J'aime bien certaines chansons de bob dylan, mais j'ai l'impression qu'elles se ressemblent beaucoup vu que c'est le même style tout le temps...
così presto non me l’aspettavo il prepotente ritorno della chitarra jingle-jangle e della voce nasale. lontano dall’essere tra i miei dylan preferiti.
Lovely folk album.
Subterranean homesick blues - very country/blues style - not my typical genre that I listen to She belongs to me - a lot more calmer - I found the lyrics repeating quite interesting Maggies farm - I feel like the problem I have with folk music is that it all ends up sounding similar to me - the tunes are catchy though Love minus zero - I like this one more so than the others so far - I found the syncopation between the background instruments and vocals quite interesting to listen to Outlaw blues - more upbeat - I think all of the songs so far feature the harmonica. What significance does it have in folk music in America? On the road again - another one I really liked Bob Dylan’s 115th dream - I really liked the beginning - very fun Mr tambourine man - my favourite one so far - feels like a hug Gates of Eden - i feel like the lyrics to this one might be interesting It’s alright ma (I’m only bleeding) - lyrical masterpiece - the music is truly the background It’s all over now baby blue - I liked this one - nice one to end album off with Overall - out of my comfort zone genre but it was enjoyable and interesting and I did find some that I enjoyed
might be a bit too country for me ngl and overstimulating but bob dylan is the goat i dont think i would re listen though
Not my favourite, his voice is too distracting for me, but the first 2 songs and the final track really got my attention
This is a great album, but there’s a lot of stuff that’s not cool about his album. There’s a lot of things that don’t really fit in my idea of a Bob Dylan album or Bob Dylan songs. The laughing producer, recording engineer on that one track with a false start, I don’t think there’s anything like that on any other Bob Dylan song Even a bootleg that I can think of. I’m so focused on 1997 and on Bob Dylan in various periods before that, that I don’t readily identify with this Dillon album as being pretty close to what most people think of when they hear Bob Dylan. To me this sounds very much still like a folk album with some Electric interesting instrumentations. Lyrically though it’s not really Woody Guthrie inspired, but it’s also not later hounded and focused literary Dillon. Some of the phrases just aren’t really that good. I like the song like on the road again, but it seems pretty off the cuff I’m more playful and improvisational than some carefully studied poet tree. I say that because I wonder if Bob Dylan writing it at the time would’ve considered that people 60 years later would be listening to it. Listening to the album now it’s easier to see that it’s a subversion of normal blues and folk tropes. I think the hundred times I listen to it before I never really connected with that, it just sounded like Bob Dylan.
like it 6/10
Me pasa que de Dylan solo aprecio los temas míticos y muy pocos discos enteros no me aburren. Me gustan “Blonde On Blonde”, “Blood On The Tracks” y “Nashville Skyline”, aunque he de reconocer que me faltan por escuchar. El problema es que no apetece. De este álbum rescató la imprescindible “Mr.Tambourine Man” y “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue”. El resto, entiendo que su poética visión de un tiempo a ritmo de un nuevo folk calara entre la juventud, pero ni antes ni después he conseguido conectar con su música lo suficiente.
first bob dylan album i listened to beginning to end fav songs : subterranean homesick blues, gates of eden, it’s all over now baby blue
Pretty good overall just too old for me to really get into (7/10)
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