Blonde On Blonde

a prime example of good songs in search of a better singer.

Bob is pretty alright.

An utterly inexplicable artist. Can’t sing, music is trash, lyrics purposely opaque drivel. Every second spent listening to him is a second wasted. Wish I could rate it zero.

His voice grates on me across a full album. Also some of the tunes way too whimsy. Having said that, have to recognise him as a pioneer of the style and there are a couple of amazing tracks on this one

Mein drittes Dylanalbum, wenn ich richtig mitzähle. Ja. Er hat mich noch nicht vom Hocker gehauen.

Don't care for Bob Dylan. Lots of harmonica

I have not listened to much bob dylan in my life. I know some hits, some I like some I dont. But something about this album made me understand the hype better. I still dont get it entirely and should maybe dig into the lyrics more to fully get it, but something about it just works. I am hestitant to give it 5 stars, but it definitely deserves to be on this list.

Nothing more to add

Dylan at some of his Dylan-est and it’s alright. There’s strong writing here and the music itself is like, fine. But I’ve heard truly great Dylan records and this one just doesn’t move me like those do. It’s pretty dense and would reward close listens, but it’s quite long and I’d rather listen to ‘Time Out of Mind’ again honestly.

Grandiose album. It has a way of grabbing you and taking you on a different journey every time you play it.

It was ok.

Just behind Highway 61 for me.

Dylan is like Marmite, you either like him or hate him. I like Marmite, I like Dylan. Moves away from his folk roots on this one but in a good way.

Wow, going from Adele to Bob Dylan is quite the changeover. Right, this was a 1965 absolute masterpiece, the first time where Bob Dylan didn't necessarily sound folky, but with his backing band sounding really very rock-y. This album takes me back to discovering Bob Dylan in London. Opening up new worlds, new music. There is something about listening to a classic album that you really like for the first time. It just sticks with you. The environment, sounds, energy of that time is permanently etched.

Perfection.

i’m just not big on dylan

Just phenomenal

questionable? not super into bob dylan

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Blonde on Blonde is one of two Bob Dylan albums I’d listened to before starting this project, the other being Highway 61 Revisited. I have a CD of Blonde on Blonde, and I think I bought it because a friend of mine told me that I should listen to it since I liked Highway 61 Revisited. I’m pretty sure I only listened to it once, mostly because I absolutely hated “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35.” I know I’ve heard some of these songs on their own since then, but I’ve never been inclined to listen to the whole album again. My most recent Bob Dylan album to review was The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, which I absolutely loved, but I don’t have as high of hopes for this re-listen of Blonde on Blonde. At least I’ll get “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” out of the way first. Re-listening to this today didn’t sway me to becoming a Blonde on Blonde fan, but this album was a lot better than I remembered. First things first, though, “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35.” Man, I still hate that song. It sounds like Bert from Mary Poppins on an acid trip, or like the worst thing you could possibly hear while walking through Jackson Square in the French Quarter. It’s so damn goofy sounding, and its cacophonous sound sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the album. I hate that shouting and whooping in the background too. It’s just the worst. Thankfully though, the rest of the album ranges from ‘fine’ to ‘really good,’ although the ‘really good’ parts are scarcer in my opinion. Side 3 was my favorite side of the album. I enjoyed the succinctness of the songs on that side, and it felt like I got more bang for my buck in a way, with five songs with differing lyrical themes and sounds. “Absolutely Sweet Marie” was my favorite song from that side, with excellent rhythms, and some great guitar and organ arrangements as well. However, my favorite song on the whole album was “I Want You.” The harmonica, guitar, bass, organ, and piano all sounded great together, creating the most beautiful song on the album. The longing in the lyrics and vocals is fantastic, and I love the simplicity of it. “Visions of Johanna” and “One Of Us Most Know” had the best songwriting on the album in my opinion. They both sound fine musically, but I really liked how the gist of both songs were pretty clear and simple, but the majority of the lyrics were really poetic and symbolic. The latter of the two had some really great organ playing as well. “4th Time Around” was also really good. I enjoyed the guitar arrangement quite a bit, and I thought it suited the pacing of Dylan’s vocals really well. All in all, Blonde on Blonde is a fine album, and while I can’t see myself actively listening to it again, it’s something that I wouldn’t mind having on around the house on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Amazing as expected.

For what is widely considered the first ever double album, it’s very consistent. Not huge on the bluesy moments but still great!

My mum had this album on vinyl so I remember listening to it quite a lot as a teen. It's definitely a fun Dylan record, for people who like such things.

Music for young cowboys

I just wish I could suppress his vocal

i don’t like his voice and that’s on me and my ears. First time I have ever listened to a whole album, as I rarely make it through more than a song of his. Some really cool lyrics for me though

I sincerely wish I loved this and maybe I will at some point, but I listen to a song like Visions of Johanna which is supposedly one of Bob Dylan's finest songs and I just feel nothing. Cerebral music, and also cerebral art in general, doesn't really do anything for me because I'm redacted or something Fav song: One of Must Know

I don't know. Its Bob Dylan. I'd probably prefer to read the lyrics sheet than listen to the music.

One of his better 60's albums

Якщо чесно, то очікувала іншого від Боба Ділана, як у плані голосу, так і музики. Це схоже на п'яне полудневе кантрі із ледь не постійним використанням губної гармоні. Привернула увагу пісня Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, бо там Ділан, аж занадто схоже до української вимови, промовляв "мамо". А ще, на обкладинці альбома Ділан схожий на парижанина, що зовсім не метчиться з атмосферою збірки, проте лишається милим. Також маю зізнатися, що останні 4 пісні я вже трохи проклацувала і тільки впевнилася, що в альбомі два типи пісень: ліричне кантрі і веселе кантрі, обидва з гамонією.

Love it!

Bit shit. Maybe if I read the lyrics I'd like it more but I'd rather read something else

This just felt old in a boring way. Plenty of old music still feels fresh and alive. The Beatles still sound great. But this to me felt like an artifact from when before music got better. Some of the songs are good, and that is a bit overly harsh. Maybe was in the wrong mood, but I was caught off guard how bored I was for most of it

I still don't like his voice, but these are good songs

Stuck inside a mobile

Great if you like Dylan and folk breakthrough.

I just cannot understand, why Dylan is adored by so many people all over the world. I really gave him chances over the last two decades, but it does not work out for me and him. This might be the album I „like“ the most. It has some solid Tracks, but Mr. Dylans „singing“ just does not work for me. Plus, every time I hear a harmonica, it feels like waterboarding. Sorry… Fav: I want you

This was the gateway Bob Dylan album for me. I wasn't interested in Dylan when I was younger and only heard the hits that were played on the radio and in movies. So this was the first full album I eventually listened to and I went backward and forward from it ever since.

Too speak songs voice for me

What is it with this guy?

i dont think he knows how to play the harmonica

This was an atrocity to my ears with all of the harmonica. I normally like bob dylan but not this

Songwriting and harmonica are outstanding. Dylan’s voice is an acquired taste.

It's Bob Dylan. Even predictive texting knows that. Bob ... yes, we'll done, Dylan. Minstrel of the late 20th century, prophet of the powerless, champion of the wrongly accused, accuser of the repressive powerful. Poet, musician, rebel. Say no more.

1966 The only Bob Dylan album in my collection, and that in itself seems odd because I've never liked it. With a run time of 1 hour and 11 minutes, it's roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes too long. Heard before ✅️ yeah, I try Listened this time ✅️ Revisit 🫳 only because it's on my shelf No interest ★★☆☆☆

Truly wonderful stuff. That run of albums through from Freewheeling up to here is pretty much unparalleled. I would say this doesn't quite have the big hits of Highway 61, but it's absolutely flawless as a vibe. Also, this might be the rarest thing in the book - a double album that actually deserves to be a double. There's no fat to trim here whatsoever.

Not for me. 1/5

I’ve never been a big fan of Dylan, an artist I find overrated. Blonde On Blonde, however, is one of the albums I can appreciate, probably because it’s on the blues side of his work. Dylan really doesn’t have a good blues voice, to be honest – it’s more like a constant droning – but the orchestration and songwriting somehow make it work. It’s kind of a mixed bag. The album starts on the wrong foot, with a shrill and overbearing harmonica that quickly becomes annoying. The piano moments were far more pleasant – I enjoyed One Of Us Must Know, even if Dylan still managed to slip in a few harmonica screeches here and there. Leopard Skin was right up my alley, and a few of the last tracks were pleasantly laid-back and (mostly) harmonica-free. Overall, it’s a reasonnably fun album to listen. But as often with Dylan, it ultimately sounds a bit tame and lifeless – like blues made for very polite people, or the soundtrack of an early Woody Allen movie.

Classic really, I'm not his biggest fan but this is great anyway

It's fine. Nothing offends but nothing really shines for me. "One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)" and "I Want You" are the standouts for me. "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" would join that list if it weren't 11 minutes long. There's no need for that, storyteller or not. Dylan's vocals are certainly unique, and while I don't love his singing style, I can get past it to the music itself, which is often really good.

A good album with some recognizable songs, but not something I feel like I would come back to again. Maybe a couple of songs I’d like to repeat because I hadn’t heard them before.

A classic! One of my top five favorite Dylan records.

Never have been a fan of Dylan

Ah, the reaper of the weekend albums is back: Visions of Johanna is one of my favourite songs of all time, but I haven't actually listened to this album before, so this BETTER BE GOOD: Aside from the harmonica in Pledging My Time being genuinely ear piercing (a BD classic), this thing was fucking awesome. Is this as good as Freewheelin' Bob Dylan? No, I don't think that can be topped. Is this still an incredible record? Yes. Visions of Johanna, as I said, is one of my favourite songs ever. I don't know what it is about the song that resonates with me so much, but the harmonica in that song just offers so much contrast with Bob's nasally voice. The lyrics are top notch, obviously, and I think the laid back acoustics with not much else instrumentally really does something to me. Stuck inside of Mobile had plenty of freshness offered up by the organ and lack of harmonica until the very end, with typical Bob Dylan folk over the top. This was a favourite from this record. I really enjoyed the first half of this thing. The blues in the dead centre of this album in Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat really freshens things up in preparation for the latter half of the album. I was really expecting to get bored due to the runtime of this thing, but I was pleasantly surprised. Well deserved 5. A classic for the ages.

More Bob Dylan, this time I finally tapped out momentarily to his Harmonica, that shit mixed with a bad headache is a recipe for disaster. I think I’ve listened to enough of Dylan at this point to say he just isn’t for me, I’m not going to argue about the quality of his music or writing, just that it isn’t really what I care to throw on my playlists. Probably my 3rd favourite on this list of his, falling behind Highway 63 and Blood on the Tracks

Intimidated by Mr. Zimmerman mewing on the album cover. Some of the vocals on this are fucking heinous but overall reasonable album.

Woah, im usually a massive Dylan enjoyer but this left a lot to be desired. The closing track is a masterpiece but my other favourites on this album, Leopard Skin, and Just like a woman, I much prefer other versions. Still a good album overall but : / 7/10

I was inspired to write a full review and post it after listening to just the first side. My initial review compared this album to my grandmother’s experience of famine during WW2. The second side wasn’t much better but the third and fourth sides are genuinely very, very good. I thought that I would come back and listen to the first two sides with a new appreciation. No, it still sucks. I was so put off this album by the opening track, a cacophony of rambling and harmonica. This is the mission statement for a lot of the songs on the first two sides. The third and fourth sides are just nice, I would give this a four or a five if it were just these but alas I have to lump it in with the fucking chore that was the first two sides. Is it a shit test? Am I the recipient of a poorly-told (or slurred, if you’re singing like Dylan) joke from 59 years ago? Highlights: I Want You, Just Like a Woman, Fourth Time Around, Obviously Five Believers, Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands

Bob Dylan to mój mąż i bóg w jednym. Ale nawet ja potrafię stwierdzić, że bywa nierówny. Niektóre z jego płyt są okropne i unikam ich jak ognia. Na szczęście to nie jest jedna z tych płyt. Like a woman to jedna z najlepszych piosenek w jego repertuarze. Całość jest poetycka, skomplikowana w swojej nadmiernej prostocie i po prostu szczera. Ten wokal nigdy nie będzie pasował każdemu - ale ja go kocham. W jego ohydzie jest coś pięknego. Ach ten Bob, człowiek pełen sprzeczności. Mocne 9/10

Not a fan of his singing style

So poetic, diverse and fun. Never really lost itself

Surprised by how little I enjoyed this. Lyrics are good and some solid tracks—but my man, if your voice sounds like that you can’t also be absolutely blaring mediocre harmonica. If the point of an album is to make enjoyable sounds, then shouldn’t your sound be good?

That was definitely a Bob Dylan album.

Randy Newman wannabe

I went in with an open mind, not having heard much Bob Dylan and hoping for the best. I did not get the best - it was worse than I could have thought.

Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde is undeniably groundbreaking, but it's not flawless—and that’s part of its charm. As the final piece in his “electric trilogy,” it brims with lyrical ambition and sonic experimentation. But in its sprawling format (nearly 72 minutes across two LPs), not every track hits with the same resonance.

En oo hirveästi bob dylanii kuunnellu, mut oli kyllä nautinnollinen kokemus!

mochte ich tatsächlich nicht. Bob dylan ist sehr bekannt und er hat auch ein paar gute lieder. außer one of us must know hat mir eigentlich kein lied gefallen und ich fande die mundharmonika stellen etwas nervig.

Classic album, classic Dylan. A bit too long for my tastes but hey, what can ya do?

Vond het niet slecht maar ook niet heel erg goed denk ik. Gewoon middelmatig. 6/10

Bob bliver nok aldrig helt min kop te, men albummet er ok. Jeg er dog ikke så vild med åbningsnummeret.

Good songwriting

BRO! back-to-back bob dylan IS NOT the move. think this album has 'Stuck Inside of Mobile...' song though. edit: i listened to it wholly, but wasn't impressed. i'm not saying he's not a good song write, i just can only handle the voice so much...

Each Dylan album tells me I enjoy his work much more than I thought I did. This is a fun one and very upbeat.

I mean... It's Blonde On Blonde

Dylan at his blues-y best

Although this is his most critically acclaimed album, I didn’t like it as much as Highway 61 Revisited. Of course it is still good though, it is clear the he is one of the best. Standout songs: Like a Woman

They say never trust a guy with two first names. Yeah. It holds the record for the shortest amount of time it has taken for me to stop listening to an album due to how shit it is. I knew 5 seconds into the first song I was going to hate it. Maybe it's the sour mood I'm in, but I reckon this album put me in the sour mood in the first place. There are ZERO redeeming qualities in this. Some of you lot will wank yourselves off about the lyrics or storytelling or whatever, but if the guy telling you the story sounds like a drunken snot-filled seal you aren't paying attention to what he's saying are you. The fact that he even had the AUDACITY to make it into a double album pisses me off even more. What makes it even worse is that I've got 4 more albums off this prick - at the very least - and has added to the list of albums I'm dreading of getting in this forsaken website Fuck Bob Dylan and fuck his shitty little harmonica. Grow up.

I think the only reason people like Bob Dylan is because of the time. Like if I was stuck in the 60's and he was on, i guess i would suffice listening to him (even though jazz at that time >>>>>>>>). The more of him i listen to, the more i dislike it esp that ANNOYING HARMONICA PLZ REMOVE IT.

The thing is, I don't hate Bob Dylan, but seriously he isn't this messiah that deserves all of this praise and 6 albums on the list. The whole album sounded the same, which isn't bad, but every one of his songs sounds so similar. You give this album to someone who isn't a music connoisseur, and they'd think it's boring and tasteless. Alas, it is just straight down the road, so it's three stars. Take one of these Dylan albums and give it to Paul Kelly or someone Australian.

I liked it better than I thought that I would

Volvemos en éste reto al mostro que es Bob Dylan, con un álbum de su época rockera, mi favorita por lejos. El álbum nos va paseando por blues y rock tradicional, todo con LA voz de Dylan, una brujería de otros tiempos. Un disco clásico de rock, muy acorde a los tiempos en que salió (1966). Hasta mañana.

Blonde on Blonde, Dylan's seventh studio album and his first double album is a great album, filled with Nashville sound. Outstanding tracks are "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35", "Visions of Johanna", "I Want You" and "Just Like a Woman" but really any track gives you sense of Dylans ability to write songs.

Better than Coldplay

I can respect the poetry of the lyrics. Just not a Dylan fan, although I can tolerate the more folky earlier stuff.

A mass of material stretching from hilariously fun to thoughtfully crafted and all the way to deeply moving.

Måste säga att det känns lite småläskigt att recensera ett album av gamle Bob när 100% av audiensen till min produkt håller han som någon form av husgud (@fanten210hours). Men Blonde On Blonde har ändå gått ganska varm förr om åren, även om det var en stund sedan sist. Det var ett av kanske 7(?) Dylans som ingick i min offline-period när arbetsplatsen inte tillät telefoner och det var mp3 som gällde. Det hade ändå något. En första låt som tjatar in att 'everybody must get stoned' går inte att ogilla. Sedan att både den, och framförallt "Pledging My Time" sätter en tydlig blues-vibb (bam BAbam, BAbam BAbam osv) över tonen i albumet. Den låten och den tydliga blues-känslan är inte något jag reflekterat över tidigare. Tyckte det var härligt. När sedan kavalkaden av hits som börjar med "One of Us Must Know (Sooner Or Later) mår man bra. Inte ens den outhärdliga värmen på det okonditionerade tåget får överhanden. Jag tror att det ofta är just den här låten som är top of mind när jag tänker på Dylan, och jag tror att anledningen till det är att han aldrig sjunger så mycket som Dylan, som i den här låten. Sen "I Want You" = Klass! MEN sedan kommer en av mina topp-Bobers of all time. "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again" tror jag bröt sig in under den där mp3-perioden. Fan vad bra den är. Vet inte riktigt vad det är, men den tuggar bara på i good vibes. En synt och en trumma som ligger som en konstant grund och på det är det en gitarr som ligger och lurar med väldigt små infall med korta intervall. Också fortsätter den vers på vers på vers i stilen av Dylan, mycket bra bara. Andra halvan av albumet kände jag inte att jag hade riktigt lika bra koll på. Men där fortsätter den där tydliga känslan av blues som jag nämnde tidigare, på ett väldigt härligt sätt. Ex i "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat", som jag också hoppas att det är Robbie som lirar lead på. Jag har inte kollat upp detta, men den där ryckiga stilen i solot tycker jag mig känna igen från The Last Waltz. "Just Like a Woman" = Klass! "Temporary Like Achilles" = Mys! "Fourth Time Around" = Gitarrmys! "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" = Trevligt avslut! Allt som allt ett fantastiskt album. Inte så mycket mer att önska egentligen och därför är det svårt att ge den ett betyg. Det är så nära en femma man kan komma utan att vara en femma. Jag tror att om jag lyssnade på musik på ett sätt där texten tog mer plats gissar jag att det skulle vara en given femma? Men jag måste försöka hålla i min ståndpunkt att vara sträng här. Bäst: "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again".

I think it's length plays against it, and it doesn't do it for me like some of my favourite works of him, still a lyrical jewel.

Interesting, first bob Dylan listen, Thought I would like his vocals more than I did to be fair. Sound was a alright just didn't like his singing very much

One of his best.

Álbum marcante. Letshuoer D13

Grossly overrated.

Better and more engaging than other Dylan albums

pretty fantastic. one of my fav Dylan albums

Would’ve probably been more positive towards it if it was shorter but it’s 73 minutes of acoustic-ish music that I’m not really feeling. Harmonica is always fun though.

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A couple thoughts about Bob Dylan: 1. If you're going to use a fucking harmonica so much, shouldn't you be decently good at it? I mean Jesus Fucking Christ, I could practice for a week and play every single line on this album. 2. Unfortunately it seems I belong to the camp of hating-Bob-Dylan's-stupid-fucking-grating-voice. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. But if you're a singer-songwriter -- like, if that's your whole schtick -- shouldn't you be able to fucking sing? At all? Holy mother of God this guy's voice is annoying. 3. I get that the appeal of Bob Dylan is supposed to be that he's a "poet." Like woooooow, forget the music, but listen to those lyrics though. Fuck you. They're decent. It's not fucking Shakespeare. Two stars because I can appreciate that this at least took some level of musical ability and intellect. But Jesus man. Fuck you Bob Dylan. Fave songs: - One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) - Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands

Reading idiotic writings like this are annoying. On the first song "Rainy Day Women #12 and 35" According to Andy Gill, by starting his new album with what sounded like "a demented marching-band ... staffed by crazy people out of their mind on loco-weed", Dylan delivered his biggest shock yet for his former folkie fans.The elaborate puns on getting stoned combine a sense of paranoiac persecution with "nudge-nudge wink-wink bohemian hedonism". Heylin points out that the Old Testament connotations of getting stoned made the Salvation Army-style musical backing seem like a good joke." Andy Gill, you are a muppet. That first song is Dixieland music that Dylan aped from the New Orleans area. Dixieland is frequently accompanied by marching snare, and guess what they tend to also sing lots of traditional and gospels in Zydeco and Dixieland style. You give Bob Dylan too much credit for creating something new, when he is merely copycatting traditional American folk and jazz, and poorly at that. I say it all the time, but Bob Dylan is the most overrated American musician. While he may of trailblazed a double album, I would say he was far from the master of its form. His lyrics don't really illuminate as much as they just sensationalize fringe communities in order to appear sufficiently countercultural for his time. It is literary masturbation. At least I have the good taste not to write songs about it. BLONDE ON BLONDE is filled with the terrible singing you've come to expect and the aural assault that he calls a harmonica. No thanks, Bob. Piss off. Next.

Incredibly good.

Great album Standout songs: Visions of Johanna Stuck inside of mobile with the Memphis blues again Most likely you go your way

Some weird one in there but overall great musically

Ok. Harmonica nice.

Another all timer.

This is my second Dylan album in a fairly short amount of time. I don't think this one is as good as Bringing It All Home. It's also quite long. Dylan's signature singing style seems so much more exaggerated on this album. Musically, it's standard Dylan, if a bit more rock and roll than what you usually think of. I actually found the harmonica a little much on some tracks, and I usually love a harmonica. I just wasn't in the mood for this album at the time, but it hit just fine, landing squarely in the average range for me. 3/5

Pretty good rithym

Sounds great. The first time I've started to click with a Bob Dylan album. Keen to give it another listen

He's a legendary songwriter but I just can't help thinking someone should've been at the helm telling him 'Rainy Day Women' is an in-joke that's not really funny. Leave it on the cutting room floor. Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands is somehow eight minutes too long and doesn't go anywhere. You've got some excellent, highly listenable numbers in Just Like A Woman, Fourth Time Around and One Of Us Must Know, but this could've definitely been a single, and it would've been fantastic.

Damn good Bob Collection. Good blend of folksy, and electric accompanied by a pure blues back track. Storied lyrics with powerful emotional context. This album shows Dylan's commitment to his craft. He is due all the respect and praise even as a tiny jacket, cold walk hipster grandfather.

I like some of his songs but damn did I dislike this album

This one was good. I liked it. 3 Stars.

Oh no, no, no. After Highway 61 Revisited I never wanted to hear another Bob Dylan album. However, deep down, I knew that the Dylathon never ends. I am now two albums deep into the Bob Dylan heptalogy (yes, I looked up that word just so I could use it here). I don’t recall much about Highway 61 other than that I disliked the ear-bleeding harmonicas and Bob Dylan’s shitty vocals. Tombstone Blues admittedly pops into my head every now and then, so this one might not be that ba-OH MY GOODNESS IT’S A DOUBLE ALBUM. Red alert, red alert. I am endlessly neurotic about conciseness in music and the double album is an affront to all that is good in my eyes. I have endlessly bemoaned the “hour tenner”, an album length from which only one album has returned alive. It’s not looking promising for this album. In any case, I’ll give it a fair shake. From what I’ve picked up about Bob Dylan, I’ve heard that he has a knack for songwriting – a talent I’m continually dumbfounded by. There’s no craft or catchiness to this music. Bobby just dumps a bunch of random shit into these songs and desperately tries to pair his lyrics with bog-standard, overblown instrumentals. Out of this entire suite of songs, there are only two that I think are alright. I Want You has a nice instrumental and is the best-written song on the album. Fourth Time Around is also pretty alright. Very reminiscent of Norwegian Wood on a lyrical and instrumental level, which means the instrumental finally chilled out for a second. This album was indistinguishable from Highway 61, though I'm curious to know why it’s on here. I’m checking the book. Rock’n’roll’s “first masterpiece”. Poetic. “...voice of a generation”. Rock’s first double album (so it was Bob Dylan to blame, huh?). The first page of the 1001 Albums book has an image of Jimi Hendrix lisening to an album with a few vinyl albums strewn beside him, of which this was one. This is probably a worthwhile listen if its one of the first things I’m confronted with when opening the book. I hesitantly cosign this inclusion.

I didn't understand why Bob Dylan is so beloved and I still don't understand it

Not my favorite Dylan, but it shows a period of transition for him. Everyone Must Get Stoned is funny and shows he doesn't want to be taken as seriously as people have grown to treat his music. this comes directly after Hwy 61 and the shock of his rock conversion is in full swing here. 3/5

Amazing. Heard a couple songs I did not know and was very impressed.

Previously rated: Highway 61 Revisited (4/5) Blood on the Tracks (4/5) Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert) (4/5) The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (4/5) **************************************************** Another day, another 4/5 Bob Dylan album. It kind of peters out at the end, and he really overdoes it with his elongated word shtick. I might have given it a 3 if it weren't for the strong tracks Rainy Day Women, Visions of Johanna, Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat, and Just Like a Woman.

Svängigt och nice. Man vänjer sig vid den horribla rösten och börjar lyssna mer på texten och känna viben

Ok I'm not a Dylan fan, I don't really get the appeal of his voice but...this slaps. I am happy to be corrected!

I mean look, I don't really care for Dylan. I think I've said it before: he sounds like a parody of himself.

Bob Dylan is fantastic and there is not a single bad track Blonde On Blonde. But Bob Dylan is also a bit of a one-trick pony. Guitar strumming, screamy off tone singing and a harmonica solo. Don't get me wrong, I love him for it. I just don't think a double elpee is where he shines best.

I just really don't like his voice.

My favorite BD album

Think I would have enjoyed this more if I just read the lyrics on their own, which were especially good in sad-eyed lady of the lowlands. I find the actual musicianship uncompelling in modern listening formats, the harmonica is pretty grading. Still need to watch A Complete Unknown

I get annoyed by his voice and him breathing through his stupid loud harmonica. Other than that it’s pretty good

The band is fantastic on this album, feel like Dylan was pushing music as a whole forward at this point, more experimental, the lyrics more surreal and poetic, he was certainly ahead of his time and to me this still sounds amazing today

Too long but solid album with some nice folky tunes

One of my favorite music artists period. And I think blonde on blonde is his second best album. Just incredible the entire Time. Visions of Johanna and sad eyed lady being two of my absolute favorite Dylan songs. I know I lotta people say he has a bad voice but I disagree completely I think it fits the music perfectly. The lyrics are obviously incredible. Easy 5*

Rainy Day Women // Visions of Johanna // One of Us Must Know // I Want You // Stuck Inside // Just Like a Woman // 4.5/5

Ugh, I think I just really don't like Bob Dylan's sound

Pinnacle Dylan. Both lyrically and musically it’s his most diverse and complete. It’s chaotic, but controlled. It’s comedic and tragic. A concept album about emotion rather than a plot. And ties up so perfectly with Sad Eyed lady… And Visions of Johanna is just incredible.

I like Bob Dylan, he was a big part of my childhood for me since my parents listened to him a lot as I was growing up. I'm a fan of this album for sure.

Classic album.

Simple: prolly top 5 or 10 all time for me. Been waiting for a Dylan contribution on our list, and this was the perfect day for it. This will never get old for me, so damned musical, lyrics that take you on a journey, this is Dylan almost as good as he gets (Highway 61 and Blood On the Tracks anyone?)

It's Dylan. Boss

Bob "Marmite"(or Vegemite for you Aussies)Dylan Didn't realise how decisive Dylan was, I get it though, I love his music, there are many musicians who would dream of writing just one song lyric as amazing as Dylan writes every time he puts pen to paper. This album is just like a best of as there is one classic after another, most bands must spend there nights with dreams of this album being theirs

every song on here is like 3-5 minutes but it feels like 15. sick death grips reference though

coisas que eu não senti saudade nenhuma nesse site: bob dylan

lado bom: eh o penultimo bob dylan da lista lado ruim: tem 70 minutos. vai tomar no cu mas, assim, não foi ruim. só foi longo. as músicas boas são boas, mas não dá pra todas serem né fazer o que. btw a gaita tava MTO mais alta que o resto dos instrumentos, isso me irritou (e quase me deixou surdo)

I don't understand why people like Bob Dylan. Boring music, terrible so-called singing, corny writing at times. I don't even think this has the music people know him for on it.

No hay mucho que decir, Bob Dylan siempre en mi equipo. Iniciar un álbum haciendo un juego de palabras entre apedreado y colocado (everybody must get stoned) , y luego dejar en la grabación como te partes el culo (probablemente colocado) es de ser un capo maximo

As usual, I find Dylan quite good but not something I personally get really into

Dylan is great… not my favorite album by him here but this one still has some great tunes and great lines.

Classic album I have on CD. Many of my favorites on this one.

Ik kan me goed voorstellen dat voor menig luisteraar, onbekend met het werk van Dylan, het album ietwat rocky begint. Zet je echter door, dan beloont dit album je. Potentieel het beste dubbelalbum ooit gemaakt, het verveelt me geen minuut. Op Blonde on Blonde ontbreekt weliswaar een echte Dylan classic (Telt 'I Want You' ondertussen?), maar daartegenover staat gewoon een uur onvervalste folky bluesrock. Het is misschien niet mijn favoriete Dylan plaat, maar dat zegt meer iets over hoe sterk zijn discografie is dan iets anders. Blijft ook gewoon insane hoe hij in minder dan 5 jaar 5 absolute klassiekers van platen uitbracht.

Zeer gestoorde ballsy move om zo een album te beginnen. Meerdere keren in de lach schieten, allerlei geschreeuw op de achtergrond, sloppy tamboerijnen, helse harmonica's en een beschonken blazer sectie. De woordgrap van stoned zijn / gestenigd moeten worden, ha. Wordt geloof ik gezien als hét eerste dubbelalbum, waar we hier allemaal zo'n groot fan van zijn. Staan een aantal nummers op waar ik niet veel om geef: Leopard-Skin-Pill-Box Hat en Most Likely You Go Your Way bijvoorbeeld, en basically kant C (track 9 t/m 13). Daar tegenover is er een hele zwik prachtige nummers, sommige episch in opzet (34 coupletten), maar vrij ingetogen. Ook andere hits die je waarschijnlijk wel kent als I Want You en Just Like A Woman. Als geheel een vrij lange zit, dus ik skip altijd de helft. Dan heb je gek genoeg nog steeds een van je favo Bob Dylan platen over. Het is geen Blood On the Tracks of Desire, maar door de knallers toch een onmisbare Dylan plaat. Met ongeveer de helft meh, hoe kom je dan uit op 5 sterren? Dit is verre van een perfect album maar m'n luisterplezier bij de goeie tracks tillen dit van een oké album naar een top album. En na al die jaren ben ik nog steeds niet eens écht in de lyrics gedoken. Dus ook nog veel replay value voor de toekomst. Beste: Visions of Johanna, Sad-Eyed Lady, One of Us Must Know, Stuck Inside of Mobile Minste: Leopard-Skin-Pill-Box Hat, Most Likely You Go Your Way Albumhoes: Heerlijk onscherpe, ongezellige net-uit-bed-ff-snel-peuken-halen foto. Op de vinyl is ie ook nog eens altijd een kwartslag gedraaid wat het extra kak maakt. 5/5

Als dit album niet in deze lijst stond had ik het niet afgeluisterd denk ik. Het eerste nummer was al een directe afknapper, maar uiteindelijk wordt het wel beter. Het enige nummer met een redemption voor mij is I want you door de aanstekelijke melodie, maar daar houdt het ook wel op.

Ik ben nooit echt into Bob Dylan geraakt, maar wellicht dat dit mijn gateway album is.

Hoewel het eerste nummer wel echt het dieptepunt is van dit album, zette het wel meteen de correcte verwachting dat dit een verschrikkelijk album is dat ik alleen heb afgeluisterd uit respect voor deze lijst.

Voor het eerst een bob Dylan album in zn geheel geluisterd. Nice composities, mooie teksten, maar na verloop van tijd knap ik toch af op zijn zangstem. Jimi Hendrix zingt op dezelfde manier maar bij zijn muziek vind ik het beter passen. Laat bob maar gewoon muziek schrijven voor andere mensen

Blonde on Blonde is Dylan's brilliant transition from the electrified folk rock of Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited to the personalized imagery of the '74 Blood on the Tracks. 'But Mona Lisa must have had the highway blues / You can tell by the way she smiles' feels like something out of 'Desolation Row,' whereas 'An' I told you, as you clawed out my eyes / That I never really meant to do you any harm' is as subjective and specific as something off of Blood on the Tracks. Dylan learns how to place the 'I' in his allusive landscapes in ways that are often as blurry as the portrait of the artist serving as the album cover. Unable to ignore love and indignation any longer, he spawns the essential double album. Sad-eyed ladies, etc.

Musically, not my style. Lyrics are engaging, of course, but it's a lot to take in in one sitting.

I've had a pretty low rating for solo artist folk singers that are included on this list. I saw this one come up and knew it was 5 stars already as it is an album I've listened to countless times before but still find it just as enjoyable as the first time.

Classic!

Genuinely love this album :') First time really even diving into Bob Dylan and I'm so glad this album was one of the first generated for me. It is such a fulfilling sound, calming but emotional, and his voice is perfect to me. Haven't seen the new Timothee movie yet but now I might invest my time there, too. Feels like a soundtrack to life. Officially in love with a new thing

it made me wanna discover more about things, read about the album story as i did in high school. this album? that’s definitely my kind of shit

This album is very long! Perhaps I wasn’t in the mood but found this a real slog.

folk is kinda chopped imo but others will like if they're into the genre

Hasta un no fan de Dylan tiene que reconocer que este es un tremendo discazo. Ni modo, con alguno me tenía que ganar.

Great album. I knew several off of it, but there were some other songs that were really really great that I hadn't heard before. Like Visions of Johanna. I read up on the recording and it seems like it was a wild process that Dylan took a long time to get right between various bands and locations. You can definitely tell it's a solid final result.

Too much harmonica for my liking. I like rock but this isn’t up to my alley, can appreciate and jiggy to it a little though, but something about Bob’s enunciation… I can’t get around.

It's OK, a bit old sounding now.

Can’t say anything about Dylan that I haven’t already said in a previous review. Still feel the same way about him and his music. This album in particular.

Is it the best album by Dylan? I am pretty damn sure it is.

opaque production, abrasive instrumentation. dylan’s voice is terrible like so often on his early work. the whole thing is just self important and uninteresting. “i want you” is ok

With the band it has a "full" rock and roll sound. That fullness was maybe too consistent for me. On first listen I don't really connect with the lyrics for many of the songs on this album, however it feels like there will be more to get out of some with multiple listens.

Excellent and varied album. I slightly prefer Highway 61 and Bringing it All Back Home - but we are getting picky now. Some great songs

Alpinist in the top tier of Bob's albums.

This is certainly in the upper echelons of Bob Dylan albums. The run of songs in the middle of the LP in particular. I Want You and Just Like a Woman have to be two of the most emotional songs he has ever written. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat then reminds you how funny he can be. I've been laughing along with that song since I was a small child. While the arrangements, finger picking and production remain phenomenal throughout, emotions do cool slightly on the back-end of the record. With the exception of the epic and powerful 10 minute long final track, the songs aren't quite as exciting. For this reason there are multiple other Dylan records which I'd rank higher - but its a high bar!

This list is proving a Dylan education and I’m enjoying it, a high 4 this one that could even rise with more time and listens, just says a bit 2/3 through.

Classic and amazing!

He’s a great song writer and I enjoy his songs, but get tired in large doses. I enjoy a cd of Dylan covers more than original recordings.

The instrumentation is incredible, the musicians he worked with incredible and the compositions are great. But I am afraid I will never get around the voice, especially when singing things like "I Want You"

Não é o melhor trabalho do Bob Dylan.

Probably my favorite album of Dylan's even though that's not a big difference from most. Lyrics weave from relatable to not knowing what he's going on about. It all works.

Great. One of my favorite.

Veit akkurat hvor jeg vil putte det jævla munnspillet

Bob is an originator and has a unique voice, albeit thin, nasal and grating. I honestly have never enjoyed his music and songs, and re-listening to this album reinforced my opinion.

In 1966, this was probably neat, and the recording quality is good and the compositions are solid; but the songs all melt together, and I don't want to sing or dance, or feel a significant emotion from listening to them.

What more can be said about this album? It's possibly Dylan's magnum opus. This was written and recorded in such an unbelievably short amount of time for such a dense behemoth of an album. I think if this were my first time listening, I might find it exhausting, especially the harmonica and unrelenting word play. But it was a formative album for me, one that shaped my guitar playing and how songs can be written. It was good to return to it, and settle into the music, like a cozy Thanksgiving meal. It remains my favorite Dylan album.

Think this might throw him in my controversial column, but I do enjoy this era Bob more than others

My favorite, and in my opinion, the best Dylan record. This is a double album, and when I think of the double album as an art form, this is one of the archetypes. Dylan has a lot to say. The first 3 sides are jam-packed, and Side 4 is just for Sara, his wife, whom "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" is about. I picture Dylan up all night at his typewriter in his room at the Chelsea Hotel. His fingers are barely keeping up with his mind, and his ideas are as wild as his hair is on this album cover. The result is a drugged-out travelogue of strange characters, past romances, and abstractions of things sort of resembling love songs. He put together members of The Hawks (later known as The Band) and session musicians to create a sound to match the wild mood swings of this album. The group sounds tight but loose at the same time, and bends to the will of whatever each song requires, be it quiet contemplation, or raucous riffs and stomps between verses. The more I try to describe this record the more it seems to blur out of focus. I can't really do it justice. Trying to analize the lyrics here is a fools errand, and if you take it line by line you'll end up scratching your head wondering what this lunatic is talking about. However the more I listen to this record the clearer the pictures get, and the lyrics somehow make sense in the world Dylan has created.

Visions of Johanna is pretty nice, otherwise not the best dylan

I’d rather chew tin foil for 1hr 12mins

It's Bob

I hate Bob Dylan's voice and "singing." There are maybe a few songs I find okay, but I tend to like covers of his songs more than the originals. He's like if the Beatles weren't clever or wholesome. Or if Zeppelin wasn't cool. Or if the Stones weren't edgy. Okay music, okay lyrics, terrible voice. Too much harmonica. By far the worst song is the degrading and tone deaf Just Like a Woman. Shut the fuck up man.

## In-Depth Review: *Blonde On Blonde* by Bob Dylan **Blonde On Blonde**, released in June 1966, stands as a landmark double album in Bob Dylan's career and in the history of popular music. It marks the culmination of Dylan’s electric trilogy, following *Bringing It All Back Home* and *Highway 61 Revisited*, and is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time for its lyrical innovation, musical diversity, and cultural impact[1][2][3]. --- ## Lyrics **Surrealism, Wit, and Emotional Depth** Dylan’s lyrics on *Blonde On Blonde* are both dazzlingly surreal and deeply human. The album is a tapestry of poetic imagery, caustic wit, and emotional vulnerability. Songs like “Visions of Johanna” and “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” are filled with enigmatic lines that evoke longing, spiritual searching, and existential confusion[4][1][5]. Dylan’s ability to blend the personal with the universal is evident throughout, as he moves from biting satire (“Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat”) to heartfelt confession (“Just Like a Woman”). - **Ambiguity and Interpretation:** The lyrics resist straightforward interpretation. Dylan crafts “universes unto themselves” in each song, with meanings that shift depending on the listener’s perspective[1]. The surrealistic approach, especially in tracks like “Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again,” allows for endless analysis and debate. - **Themes of Love and Disillusionment:** Much of the album explores the complexities of love—lust, regret, betrayal, and spiritual yearning. The narrator’s relationships are fraught with ambiguity, bitterness, and fleeting moments of hope[4][5]. - **Cultural and Literary Allusions:** Dylan’s lyrics are laced with references to literature, art, and contemporary culture, enriching the album’s depth and making it a touchstone for critics and fans alike[1][5]. --- ## Music **A Fusion of Rock, Blues, and Folk** Musically, *Blonde On Blonde* is as adventurous as its lyrics. Recorded in Nashville with a mix of seasoned session musicians (including Al Kooper and Robbie Robertson), the album blends rock, blues, country, and folk into a cohesive, innovative sound[1][2][3]. - **“Thin, Wild Mercury Sound”:** Dylan described the album’s sonic texture as “that thin, wild mercury sound”—a shimmering, restless energy that permeates tracks like “Absolutely Sweet Marie” and “Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine)”[1][2]. - **Instrumentation:** The arrangements are rich and varied, from the brash brass of “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” to the plaintive organ on “Just Like a Woman.” The interplay between guitar, organ, and harmonica is especially notable, providing both drive and atmosphere[1][6][2]. - **Genre Fluidity:** Dylan moves effortlessly between rollicking blues (“Pledging My Time”), country-tinged balladry (“I Want You”), and rock anthems, creating an album that feels both sprawling and unified[1][2]. - **Vocal Performance:** Dylan’s voice is raw and expressive, veering between sneer and vulnerability. While some listeners find his vocals abrasive, others see them as essential to the album’s emotional impact[1][7]. --- ## Production **Nashville Sessions and Spontaneity** The production of *Blonde On Blonde* is legendary for its spontaneity and late-night creativity. Dylan began the project in New York but moved to Nashville, where the sessions took on a looser, more experimental character[8][2][3]. - **Session Musicians:** The Nashville players brought a professionalism and versatility that elevated Dylan’s compositions. Al Kooper’s organ and Robertson’s guitar are particularly prominent, adding color and complexity to the arrangements[1][6][2]. - **Recording Process:** Many songs were written or completed in the studio, giving the album a sense of immediacy and unpredictability. The sessions were often grueling, stretching into the early hours, but this contributed to the album’s unique “3 A.M. aura”[8][3]. - **Double Album Format:** As one of the first double albums in rock, *Blonde On Blonde* set a precedent for ambitious, expansive projects, allowing Dylan to explore a wide range of moods and styles[3]. --- ## Themes **Love, Alienation, and the Search for Meaning** *Blonde On Blonde* is thematically rich, weaving together explorations of love, alienation, and the search for spiritual and personal fulfillment. - **Romantic Disillusionment:** The album moves through lust, regret, adultery, love, marriage, and divorce, with Dylan often adopting a tone of resignation or cynicism toward his lovers[5]. The final track, “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands,” stands apart as a sweeping ode to surrender and devotion[5]. - **Identity and Transformation:** Dylan’s shifting personas—cowboy, poet, drifter—reflect a broader search for identity and meaning in a chaotic world[5]. - **Social Commentary:** While less overtly political than his earlier work, the album contains sharp observations about society, hypocrisy, and the human condition, often delivered with irony and humor[8][7]. - **Spiritual Yearning:** Underlying many songs is a longing for spiritual fulfillment, even as the narrator grapples with selfishness and the inability to live up to his ideals[4]. --- ## Influence **A Turning Point in Popular Music** *Blonde On Blonde*’s influence is vast, shaping the trajectory of rock, folk, and popular songwriting. - **Literary Songwriting:** Dylan’s dense, poetic lyrics set a new standard for what rock music could achieve, inspiring countless artists to elevate their craft[1][6][2]. - **Impact on Peers:** The album’s influence on contemporaries like The Beatles—especially John Lennon—is well documented, with tracks like “4th Time Around” serving as a playful response to their work[6]. - **Genre Blending:** By fusing rock, blues, and country, Dylan opened the door for later genre-crossing albums and artists[2]. - **Cultural Legacy:** The album’s enduring appeal is evident in its continued critical acclaim and its place in the canon of essential albums[1][6][2][3]. --- ## Pros and Cons | Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Unparalleled lyrical depth and innovation[1][5][2] | Dylan’s vocal style can be polarizing—some find it abrasive[1][7] | | Masterful blending of rock, blues, and folk[1][2] | Some tracks are lengthy and may test the patience of casual listeners[1][7] | | Cohesive yet varied arrangements, thanks to top-tier musicianship[1][6][2] | Dense, abstract lyrics can be impenetrable for some[1][7] | | Groundbreaking production and spontaneous creativity[8][2][3] | Occasional overuse of harmonica and repetition[1] | | Immense cultural and musical influence[1][6][2] | The sprawling double-album format can feel overwhelming[1][7] | --- ## Conclusion *Blonde On Blonde* is a towering achievement that captures Bob Dylan at the height of his creative powers. Its blend of poetic lyrics, innovative music, and groundbreaking production make it a touchstone for modern songwriting and a defining document of the 1960s. While its complexity and Dylan’s idiosyncratic style may not appeal to everyone, the album’s ambition, artistry, and influence are undeniable. Nearly sixty years after its release, *Blonde On Blonde* remains a universe unto itself—an album that rewards repeated listening and close attention, and continues to inspire musicians and listeners around the world.

At 73 minutes, 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦 can feel like a long walk through a poetic thunderstorm — fascinating, but occasionally exhausting. Dylan’s famously nasal delivery and frequent, often piercing harmonica solos may test the patience of even dedicated listeners. 𝘚𝘢𝘥-𝘌𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 stands out as a haunting, slow-burning masterpiece, giving the album emotional weight and lyrical depth. A landmark record, yes — but not always an easy ride.

haven't even got past the first song and the tambourine can't even stay in tempo, wtf?

I think is like a little good,I like the intruments

I did not like this album because the lyrics was weird, and i did not like his voice.

Sick of bob dylan. Two BD albums in one week is too mandy

This is one of his more annoying sounding albums

Not my favourite Dylan album, but I wouldn’t argue against those who put it first. So many classics, one after the other. If I had a complaint, it’s quite a top heavy album. The first half is absolutely stacked.

Trash

low 3, if i never hear bob dylan again it’ll be too soon, please no more bob dylan, good album though, good songs

Pre-listening thoughts: oh brother here we go again. I’m about to get sick of Bob Post/during listening thoughts: okay so this solidified my previous opinion that we don’t need more than one Bob Dylan album on the generator. They all sound. The same. Like nearly freaking identical. That stupid ass organ and that fuckass harmonica just will not go away 😭😭😭. I’m about to give this a two just cause I’m mad that this took up a spot on the list. 4/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: NO Fav tracks: I want you Least fav tracks: any time that stupid stupid harmonica made an appearance

Not my favourite Dylan but a strong album nevertheless

Another great effort from bob. I love the cryptic lyricism and bluesy instrumentation. The only complaint i have is that is album is way too long and did not need to be a double album 8/10 Favourite: Visions of Johanna Least Favourite: Obviously 5 Believers

this would be a great album if Bob Dylan wasn't on it. still don't like his vocal tone or cadences.

For the most part fine but I don't really enjoy this version of Bob Dylan, with 4-5 verse songs and lots of instrumentation. The first song has to win an award for Drunkest Sounding Band or something. Not like the people in the band were drunk, but the essence of that band in an abstract way was just really very drunk.

the least offensive dylan

this had the most generous possible listen on my end: sunshine, windows down, blasting through the speakers on a beautiful almost-summer day. really enjoyed a handful of songs

"I Want You" feels like Bob Dylan doing a Neil Young song. IDK, overall I'm a Dylan fan but this was a grind today aside from Memphis Blues Again.

I mean...i enjoyed parts of it. Side 2 was best in my opinion. It just kind of leaves me cold in the same way that Neil Young does. It isn't even one of those "i don't love it but I can see why people do" situations...like i just...don't get it. At the time this came out, there was so much more that was again, in my opinion, more appealing.

Bob who? Blonde on what? Hmm. Intriguing. In all seriousness, c'mon, 10 out of 5 stars. One of the best things ever.

I feel like this is one of those albums that is always at the top of the list of "greatest". Hard to fault, but there are a few fillers that keep it from 5 stars.

Mobile mentioned!

I’m just not a huge Dylan person, but I admire the album. “Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat” is maliciously funny.

It's so much easier to write a review of an album I dislike than an album I love. For the former it's just pointing out the things that fail to click with me be it the lyrics or the style of music or whatever it might be. I try to present it creatively but it's really just a matter of listing where it fails. For albums I love it's much harder. Why do I love it? How does it make me feel when I listen? How do the lyrics connect to me? How does it elicit memories of the time when I first heard it? How does it fit in the realm of cultural influence and personal influence? It's all of these things along with something that I think is indescribable, or even unnameable. Sometimes though (and just sometimes) albums just are - they are the thing that we need to hear when we hear them, and we connect at such a deep level that it becomes a part of us, and we get to revisit that every time we listen. Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde is one of those albums that just is that indescribable thing to me. I scanned through the reviews and some criticize his voice and some the harmonica or the length of the songs or the lyrics or whatever - but this album is Bob Dylan, it is authentic and personal and true and it creates a connection between you and him when you listen. In my review of The Wall I mentioned my challenge of writing something about an album that has been the subject of so much discourse already, and I think you can amplify that by 10 for anything Bob Dylan related but especially for this album. I have given a lot of 5 star reviews here, and maybe I shouldn't have been so generous with them, because when I give this 5 stars it doesn't seem like enough in comparison.

Not a bob Dylan fan as of June 2025 Not my kind of style but he’s a great artist

Sorry but not sorry. This is boring as fuck

Easy 5 star

Yooooo this is my first Bob Dylan Album! I like the look hes giving me. Looks like hes holding in a sneeze. I think I like this guy. These are some pretty great songs. Wonder if he was important or something. 10/10

Several good songs here but not my favourite Dylan album by any stretch. 4 stars or B.

the harmonica is not my instrument of choice

Helt okej, hört bättre album av Dylan. Bästa låtar: * Visions of Johanna * One of us must know * I want you

Yes, Bob Dylan has a weird voice and a loud ass harmonica. But he also has beautiful songs with excellent poetry. And this double album just flies by because most every song is just so so strong

I think I could like it more at some point, but not feeling it rn Still pretty good

When I listen to Dylan, I think of powerful lyrics! To me he delivered. However,I do prefer his earlier work.

Blonde on Blonde is a bloated, self-indulgent mess where Dylan mistakes gibberish for genius and nasal whining for vocal style. It’s the musical equivalent of being cornered at a party by a pretentious bloke who’s definitely read too much beat poetry and won’t stop telling you about it. Half the tracks go on forever about absolutely nothing, the band sounds like they’re winging it half the time, and by Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands, you’ll be praying for sweet, sweet silence. If this is ‘the pinnacle of rock poetry,’ no wonder punk had to happen. Made a heap of money and lived a soft cushy life by being an absolute wanker.

Stone me, but this way too long. Lyrically genius but music for Grandpa.

the aggressive harmonica start did not set us off on a good footing .......... his music is good, voice ....... not so much like, this is fine. my ears wouldnt bleed if someone turned on this album but i also wouldnt reach for it myself

Intro was immediately jarring. Bob loves a harmonica. I like it sometimes. Classic southern soul/rock sound.

I agree that this is too long. Interesting doing this on the day I did Springsteen's Dylan record, because there were a lot of points here that felt quite Springsteen.

Hate Dylans voice, but the album grew on me

Pff Bob dylan

Solid album, not amazing but not bad either

Great album.

4.5

One of those albums that shaped rock. Funnier than I remembered in a bitter way

ik ben veel meer muziek > lyrics dus dit was niet echt mijn ding maar ik heb wel een hele wikipedia deep dive gedaan na het lezen van die lyrics. waardeer het ook om eindelijk eens een keer naar hem te luisteren. favs: one of us, stuck inside of mobile

Blues appropriation with a tone -deaf vocal delivery.

Hate Dylan's vocals. Never understood the appeal. This is a modicum better than some of his more acoustic folksy albums but still nothing I ever want to listen to again if I can avoid it.

Very bluesy. So much harmonica. I can dig it, but it's pretty slow and Dylan's voice isn't all that lovely.

My spiciest music take is that Bob Dylan is overrated. That’s not to deny his significance, though i think his role as Supreme Influencer is exaggerated, as if The Beatles, Springsteen, and U2 would be chimps scratching themselves with their instruments if not for Dylan’s obsidian obelisk. There was probably a time in my life that I would have gotten really into Dylan too, likely as an angsty twentysomething, but instead we ended up as missed connections and I listened to something stupid like Phish. The heart wants what it wants, Mr. Zimmerman. Anyway, this is fine. I still struggle with finding it appreciable, nevermind GOAT, especially since Led Zeppelin IV came out like five years later. Like Thai food, single malt scotch, and Las Vegas — I get it — but it’s just not for me.

Niet zijn beste werk

Dylan is such an aquired taste, and there are spots where this lags a bit, but it's a pretty good one.

I'm having trouble standing his voice but I did like Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I'll go mine).

It’s hard to argue against the generational influence of Dylan. Of this albums, this one is definitely a classic. However, his trademarked nasally voice and his droning harmonica are admittedly not my favorite. I blame John Popper and Howlin’ Wolf for spoiling me. There are some fun songs on here such as Absolutely Sweet Marie and the bluesy Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again (a very Fallout Boy title BTW). Then, of course, is Rainy Day Woman #12 &36, ‘cause “Everyone must get stoned!” This album is difficult for me because the aforementioned complaints, but it has really good songs. Throw in the influence and I am going to rate it higher than I normally would.

Random thoughts: * I was totally jamming when I turned this one on and "Rainy Day Women" got me grooving all over my kitchen. I forgot how fun that song is. Why don't I play that song more often? * "Visions of Johanna" really caught my ear. I know many people think this is one of Dylan's best. I see why. I need to listen to this one about a thousand more times. * There were several bluesy songs on this one, a side of Dylan I don't really think of or maybe never knew. * "Just Like a Women" and "Fourth Time Around" are Dylan classics and it was fun to hear them in the context of their original album. * I'll need to come back to this album a few more times and get to know some of the other tunes way better. This was a really good one. Maybe not a classic in my book....yet.

didn’t think i would like dylan but this was some pretty good stuff. got bored near the end cause it got a lil old but the last song is great

Well, at least the ratio of Harmonica in the songs was lower than Highway 61 revisited and the backing band had more variety on the song arrangements. An improvement, but not by much.

8/10 love my twinked out freak that’s slightly misogynistic

he liked horns. not just employing them in music, but also being poetic about them.

Ett mästerverk! Femma

My first repeat artist. Hughway 61 revisited was the first which I liked infinitely better. This one was way more bluesy, I didn’t hate it but was not as good as his other albums.

I'm sure Dylan is an amazing lyricist and I got wee snippets of that but it is hard to see it through all the harmonica

Comfortable and appealing, a fair share of great songs though I wasn't that interested in the more-bluesy tracks on the album By this album especially I think I've been eased into appreciating Dylan more properly, the warmth from some of the songs charms me

Excellent! 5/5

the only tolerable dylan album

I somewhat enjoyed it, though it sounded repetitive for me sometimes. Yet, it was released in 1966 and Dylan made a reference to Death Grips already! What a man!

xcellent album. Sadly I had never listened to this one. Most of what I listened to with Dylan was the singles collection. I know this is considered on of his best (along with blood on the tracks) but I hadn’t ever listened. I knew quite a few because they were popular singles.

me trying to figure out why these wet women are insisting on such a brutal form of capital punishment.

Har klart meg heile livet uten

OK - yes it is a classic that gets better with every listen. I understand now

One of my favourite Bob Dylan albums!

It may just be the voice, but many of these songs feel like the same song, repeated again and again.

Плюс за Боба, атмосферно и подняло настроение сам факт того, что генератор его сегодня выбил. Правда на какие-то песни сидишь и смотришь косо, но это так, когда в творчество углубляешься уже не удивляешься.

When Bob finally succumbs and goes to meet his maker, singing to himself, guitar strap around his neck, and playing his trusty harmonica, I hope God punches him in the face, jamming it in his mouth and he then spends eternity looking like Wallace (friend of Gromit), and every breath he takes all he can hear is that fucking mouth organ. 
 Then he’ll know what he put the rest of us through. I've listened to a couple of Dylan albums on this list, a very early one and a 1990s one. Both were ok. But this album seems to be the point where fame had gone to his head. It sounds like it's been recorded by a bad Bob Dylan impressionist. He may be the great poet but how can you hear the poetry when he can't hold a note with either voice or harmonica. There are some nice songs on here. But most of it is just an aural assault.

Know it’s genius but can drone a bit for me

get OUT OF HERE BOB DYLAN I hate your voice

I really don't like Bob Dylan. I turned this album off during the first song's creaky fricken harmonica intro. His up-and-down vocals make me feel anxious. AHHHHHHHHHH

baum. mas n o melhor. 2.5/5

idk what a leopard skin pill box hat is but I want one

NO

Easy 5 star

Someone take that goddamn harmonica away from him FUCK

- Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35 is een beetje gek, goofy, klinkt oubollig, de lachjes in de achtergrond zijn soms een beetje eng, maar het is ergens wel leuk, een klein bangertje. ik zou er niet dagelijks naar luisteren maar zo 1 keer op een heel dronke avond, in een donkere pub, net uit de wc's gestommeld en dansen met de meest random mensen die ik nooit meer terug zal zien - oke blijkbaar is dat dus een constante voor het gehele album, een zeer familiale sfeer, op een bruine kroeg manier, veel mondharmonica lik bob shut up hahaha, nee wel geen slecht album tot nu toe, maar niet men favorietje - Visions of Johanna doet me denken aan "Like a Rollin stone", also #lovejoanbaez

nee, niet voor mij

Nah

This is my first time listening to new genres and unfamiliar songs. Starting from this album, notably Bob Dylan surely is a storyteller on this one but one thing that bothers me is that I'm not used to the type of melody where it is plainly just said and having no tone, but the instrumental were well done, maybe just the harmonica was a bit to sharp to the ears, but it was a first good hear. Rating this album a 6.6/10

I just don’t get it I’m sorry. The voice and harmonica just grates on me. The lyrics are great though.

This one is a re-listen! Great way to start the project; I love Bob Dylan so so much. This record isn't my personal favorite in Dylan's discography but it is still fantastic! 4/5

This was Dylan’s third album after going electric, and probably one of his best. He’d got the band that he’d been looking for and moved recording to Nashville, making good use of the studio ambience by removing the screens between musicians, adding to the live feel. Talking of the music, he’s a long way from his folk roots here, comfortably playing a mix of blues and rock whilst still being recognisably Dylan. The first track is a boozy stomp, hitting back at the critics who were still throwing metaphorical stones at him, but after that we get a blues number followed by the incomparable Visions of Johanna, the highlight of the album for me. This is Bob telling stories in ways that feel natural and honest, getting to heart of complex relationships and emotions with precisely the right words. You could listen to just this song a hundred times and still find something new in it each time.

There might be too many albums from Dylan over there, but this one is another clear masterpiece. The last from his electric series, and perhaps the more accomplished. Everything is close to perfect, with a good balance between electric and folk, seriousness and some goofyness, the music is flawless, and the lyrics, I mean, it's Dylan. It's pretty long (a double album) but not boring a single second.

It’s Dylan, it’s never going to be bad.

Like all Dylan, great but would be better if some one else sang it.

chato pra caralho

Super fun album with just hit after hit . It’s a perfect Dylan album

I like this album. I like Dylan. I don't think it's his best. There is no doubt he is hugely influential and a talented singer-songwriter with a vast body of work. I just think some of his other work is better. It's still a 4/5.

Favorite Tracks: Visions of Johanna Just like a Woman

Not much I can say, it’s really good. Classic style of Bob Dylan harmonica, guitar, great lyrics. One of my favorite and one of his best. 10/10

This is very long and Dylan is very whiny. I am sure it's a stylistic choice, but that blurry cover shot is really annoying. Not for me.

I own a copy of this, but I don't think I've ever listened to it from start to finish. It's quite a tomb of work, it's quite a riot in places. There's a sense of danger just around each corner or track, but then in true Bob style, he goes a little soppy on you. It could do with some auto-focus on the album cover.

Bob Dylan does the blues!

Great album

I like alot of the Bob Dylan songs, just not these. These seem very early in his career (Not sure if they are) but they sound very whiney. Not a fan

Nee.

yay - I get to listen to a Dylan album!!!! 4/5 #musicsky #albumsky

great stuff. every track slaps

Literally of course

I just... man. Bob Dylan is tough for me to properly rate. Heck of a songwriter. Absolutely atrocious vocalist. Makes for a really tough listen.

Really wanted to enjoy this but I’m just not a fan of Bobs singing voice, highlights for me was ‘Obviously Five Believers’

Classic album. Familiar with all the songs. Brilliant writing and production but you get tired of hearing Bob’s voice after a while and this album is 14 songs!

Bob Dylan is a talented musician. The album is good, but I feel the songs are similar. There is a lot of harmonica, too. I would have probably liked this more if I had been around when it came out.

Good

Fine, never been a big fan of Dylan, but didn't hate the album.

It's alright, I guess maybe I'm just not a fan of this style of "singing". I'm sure the stories he is telling are great and all but I just don't care much for this style.

This one had me Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again.

Not my favorite Bob album but not bad 3.3/5 Favorites: Rainy Day Women, Stuck Inside of Mobile, Just Like a Woman

Cutee maar van de meeste liedjes vind ik de live versie leuker