Reviews (page 4 of 14)
Leaving. I'll be here, passing by, carrying a few buckets of tears. Trading misery. And seeing no one anywhere. I'll walk through mud and rain, whistling some tunes on the avenues. Aiming for a shelter from the storm.
This is Bob Dylan's best album. Really strikes a balance between Americana aesthetic and timeless poetic turns of phrase, every song has a myriad of devastating metaphors and ruminations on heartbreak. A real contender for best American record of all time.
Didn’t finish entire album but it was mid-Bob Dylan. 6/10
I've hidden bob Dylan under a stone a long time ago and I forgot about it, and in my next life I became the stone under which I put bob Dylan and I was a weeping stone pleading to the wind to put me under a stone in my next life and release Bob Dylan from under me (Blonde on Blonde is...)
Surprising that this record is from 1975 because it feels distinctly 1960s to me. How did this come out the same year as Rumours? Did Dylan return to acoustic because guitar rock was so "in" at the time?
Exactly what I expected
DNF
I enjoy the flows of the music and his voice, and the storytelling and often artful lyrics
Still not a fan
Clásico, nunca falla
overrated
Amazing. Almost no skip
Awesome
Country
I just don’t get the appeal of this guy generally. I’ve tried focusing on the lyrics. Helps slightly, but not enough to overcome that Vice. The best I can say about this album is that it isn’t his worst.
Really good folk album, much preferred this to my last Dylan album. Shelter from the Storm was my fav song and first listen and Idiot Wind and Tangled up in Blue were my other highlights
The more and more I listen to him. The more I like him. The movie also helped understand him a bit better.
Good Dylan....old enough you could still understand him.
Skjønner ikke hypen med denne plata. Det er hvertfall 20 Dylan-plater jeg liker bedre.
En helt på det jevne fin plate. Få høydepunkter og få dødpunkter. Kan høre på denne til søndagskaffen.
Vakre sanga med god lyrikk. Æ e heldigvis en av de som har null problem med stemmen til Dylan. Favoritta: Buckets of Rain Tangled up in Blue Simple Twist of Fate Vippa mellom fire og fem.
Hørt på solsenga på Granka. Min første positive opplevelse med Dylan! Fortsatt ganske irriterende stemme, og trekk for munnspill som irriterer meg på et grenseløst nivå. Men toppene er veldig høye!
Mye bra her, spesielt åpningssporet. Teksten til Idiot Wind er ganske røff.
sorry
I have historically not really enjoyed Bob Dylan, but maybe I was just having a good morning or maybe this was actually good? Regardless, I liked it! Well, mostly.
ok now this is some good bob dylan. this album may not be as revered as his 60s classics, but i honestly enjoyed this one a lot more. the stories are well-crafted and told in a way that keeps you engaged. tangled up in blue is probably my favorite song by him ever, and i owe it all to rock band 2. just a solid album all around. favorites: tangled up in blue, simple twist of fate, idiot wind, lily rosemary and the jack of hearts, shelter from the storm, buckets of rain
Estuvo bueno, no lo escuché entero pero me gusto 6/10
The unsustainable generation of bob dylan albums from this list continues for me. I think I’m about to enter a long Dylan desert for the next 700 or so days.
One of these I’ll give less than 5 stars for a Bob Dylan album…. Not today though.
Easy 5*. A master at work. Every track is superb.
I enjoyed his storytelling, and the music is well put together, I just find myself wishing it was another artist (whom I know drew inspiration from him).
Muy bueno
Muy chill, para estar tranqui
This is my second Dylan album on this challenge, I’ve got to say I preferred it a lot more than the first album I listened to, I’m debating giving this a full 5 stars, will give it another play to be sure, my favourite track is a toss between Idiot wind and Tangled Up in Blue
Good album, but Dylan is an acquired taste.
I hadn't heard this Bob Dylan album before, and I really need to listen to more of him
Day 227 Wonderful album, not a bad track on it. Highlights Tangled up in Blue Idiot Wind Meet me in the Morning
Great
Buenas letras y melodia pero mecosto conectar con la voz y la forma de catar de bob dylan, raro algo q no mecierra en algunas canciones. Me gusto el country mezclado con notas de rock y bastante profundo.
My late husband was a HUGE Dylan fan, while I’ve always been of the opinion that Dylan writes songs for other people to sing better. As I get older, though, I’m gaining a bit more of an appreciation, and I definitely get what the fuss is about here.
This is the second Bob Dylan album I'm gotten on the list. It has confirmed that I am a fan. I understand now what people mean when they say that he is a story teller. His music is really captivating and I find it easy to tune into what he has to say/sing.
Some very good songs on here.
Again I don't have any perspective really because this record is so deeply embedded in my DNA. I've performed the whole album multiple times and each song is a massive masterpiece imho. Tangled Up In Blue alone justifies his Nobel Prize. I do prefer the slower version of Idiot Wind from the outtake records. It is not my favorite Dylan record but since he is one of my main heroes (Bowie being the other) I keep close to all of his work (yes even Under the Red Sky lol). This album was my Dylan gateway. You never forget your first.
Yoh ha.a
GREAT
no entiendo nadota de la letra, pero la veré después musicalmente me gusto mucho :3
After over half a decade of relative mediocrity, Dylan comes back with one of his best. A classic front-to-back.
Bob Dylan songs always grow on me very much, so its hard to grasp much on a first listen. Still, there are some clear hits here, surprisingly short folk-y stuff along with the expected very long slightly indulgent folk rock stuff which is great obviously. Really really really good
Zzzz
3/23 Boring. I don't like Bob Dylan's voice
10/10 Favorites: Tangled up in Blue Simple Twist of Fate You’re a Big Girl Now Idiot Wind You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go If You See Her, Say Hello Shelter from the Storm
Eh, I dunno, man.
Great album. Not a bad song.
Mag ich irgendwie. Ganz entspannt. Aber habe es auch einfach so während der Arbeit gehört. Also kein aufmerksame hören und nichts, was nicht jetzt richtig berührt hat
Sehr ruhig und melodisch Durchgehört ohne zu skippen, aber Stimme fand ich phasenweise anstrengend Who hurt you Bob? Mir schon fast zu traurig Fav: shelter from the storm
Some great tracks on this. As always his lyrics are fantastic, although missing his usual humour and cockiness it obviously reflects the current events that were happening in his personal life at the time and those emotions come through.
I thought this was a more subdued Dylan, although there were a few great tracks on first listen this might need some time to sit with me given the lyrical depth
My first album of Bob, Only Tangled in Blue & Shelter from the storm really transported me.
Another example of Bob Dylan’s ability to write great songs but have them never be as good as when others cover them. Great music but he isn’t the best performer.
Better than the previous Bob Dylan album but still not my favorite
I’m not listening given my feelings on the last Bob Dylan album.
Whenever I'm looking for nonsensical and depressing storytelling, I'll come to this album. But I'm not holding my breath
Still not sure how I feel about Bob's voice. This wasn't bad though, some catchy songs on it
Tangled up in blue - 5 Simple twist of fate - 4 You're a big girl now - 4 Idiot wind - 4 You're gonna make me lonesome when you go - 3 Meet me in the morning - 4 Lily, rosemary and the jack of hearts - 3 If you see her, say hello - 4 Shelter from the storm - 5 Buckets of rain - 3
90 days into an album a day and I have had 4 Bob Dylan albums with not a single other artist being repeated. I am so goddamn sick of Bob Dylan
Pretty good!
Banger. Doesn’t get much better than this. Simpsons: Yes
He can tell a good story, but I'm not sure I put this up there as a top album.
Easy 5 for me. Love this album so much
Can't get into Bob, sorry Bob
Never knew I liked Dylan before starting this journey
Dylan’s best post 60s record.
I enjoyed it, but know that it would need multiple listens in order to get the full lyrical impact
Angsty, soon to be divorced Dylan is best Dylan.
easy to work to. Shows what a good songwriter Bob Dylan is. Never been a huge fan of his voice.
Beautiful but I find it almost hard to listen through the sadness and melacholy. Fav tracks: Tangled up in Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome, Shelter from the Storm. Saved a song: Y RYM: Y (#85)
Still one of my favorite albums
Nice to enjoy some Dylan with a band behind him, great to hear full arrangements of his music.
Love. Love. Love. Fabulous album as most of Dylan’s albums are. Nothing less than 5 for this musical genius and this great album.
Bob Dylan reminds me that I am a pretentious asshole when i listen to music. I like the fact that he's different. I don't even know that i like his music. But, he sounds good. He sounds interesting. And me, being the chad music enjoyer i am, i eat it up.
First experience of Dylan, enjoyed it. Great storytelling and really liked the instrumentation, especially the use of the bass in some of the tracks.
Yeeeeeehaaaaawww I'm a cowboy and I like moonshine yeeheeee
Great folk album
Best Dylan Album
Many consider this to be Dylan's best album, though it took a while to reach that plateau. When it first came out, it got a mixed reception, with some critics most definitely not impressed with it, and at first blush it's easy to see why. The production and recording of this album feels a little bit less polished than Dylan's earlier works, but then when you sit down and listen to it properly, you realise that this is a much more crafted album than what went before. I'm not sure I'd say it's my favourite Dylan album. But I'm also not sure it isn't. I can't help but give this one five stars.
I keep being generated Dylan albums, I've given him plenty of chances, I'm well aware of his whole schtick. I still don't see anything beyond a decent singer-songwriter who carries this mythical status because of what the kids today would probably call 'aura'. 90% of the songs have more or less the same structure, the words are often pretty basic, predictable and cliched. Blood On The Tracks has a cool name, an iconic cover and it starts with its best song, Tangled Up In Blue. But it goes nowhere spectacular and three full listens were largely forgettable for me. Fine but just that.
Not one original idea in sight
Mature, well written, self-assured, richly produced - but lacks the edge and urgency that makes other Dylan works great.
Torn between a three and a four on this one. It followed my typical Dylan listening experience. Which is, I start off loving it, and three or four songs in, I need a break. So, I guess ... because we're rating ALBUMS here, and not general artist quality, I'm going to err on the lower side. That also gives room for Dylan's earlier albums, which I generally prefer.
Sleeeepy. Never been a Dylan fan, and this didn't change that.
This is not the first Dylan record off the shelf for me usually, but it's full of incredible songs, and I don't mind the more tailored sound of the record instead of free wheeling folk stance, My favorite track is Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts. That's an all-timer for me.
Didn't need to play it again to rate it. Tangled Up In Blue is an all-time great; Twist of Fate, Idiot Wind, and Shelter from the Storm are regular great; the rest is not bad.
5/5 - I would not change a single track. Have listened to this dozens of times. Lyrics are absolutely brilliant. If you can’t engage because you’re hung up on Dylan’s voice, I feel bad for you. You’re missing out.
3.5 - good album
Just "NO"
i hate bob dylan
Is this a breakup album? Because his lyrics are still poetic but also more direct so I understand the emotion behind the songs. I also probably spoiled myself on the themes of this record by going on a Wikipedia rabbit hole of Bob's discography. I do like the folk-rock production on this album compared to his older works. His only non-negotiable was probably that damn harmonica 😭. "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts" gave me whiplash when I heard those beats (3.5).
The peak of his storytelling. If this isn’t a 5 star album, then nothing is.
Great songwriter.
This one is absolutely killer.
I grew up reading both Finnish and English music magazines which in early 2000s were full of all kinds of lists. The one thing those lists had in common was that Bob Dylan (or the Beatles) was usually at the top. I guess I believed what the lists were saying, because I ended up buying a few Bob Dylan albums. When I was in my twenties, I tried to like Bob Dylan, but now that I'm in my forties, I think that I finally actually do. This is no Nashville Skyline, but a solid album nonetheless.
The harmonica mosquito music is a fabulous example of someone with a terrible talent somehow making phenomenal music: Everything is phenomenal until this fella opens his mouth. However, for what he is trying to do, this may be perfection. Dylan would be hard-pressed to outdo this, his mission is accomplished.
This album is phenomenal and will go down as one of the deepest love/heart break albums of all time.
My goat fr fr. Every song is a banger. I really love the alternate new york tapes off this album too. Top 5 off the album would be Tangled up in blue, You're a big girl now, Idiot wind ofc, Buckets of rain, and Simple twist of fate.
A very enjoyable album from a great songwriter.
Not sure why I need to listen to a traditional country bob dylan album before I die
- Boycotting this misogynist Zio domestic abuser. - This was (see boycotting) my favourite of his albums, by far. A lot of my favourite of his songs here - poetic with quite beautiful melodies. - His voice... I mean, it's not great, but it's distinctive? - Some songs I skip - "You're A Big Girl Now", with his out of tune wailing trying to hit the high note, "Meet Me in the Morning", which feels plodding, and "Jack of Hearts" - I like the story, but the instrumentation is boring, corny, and goes nowhere (for 9 minutes) - it 100% should have been a short story or poem.
I'll have to take your word for it.
I don't know, man...
Again, not a fan.
lyrics don't matter when your songwriting sucks
good guitar. makes my head tilt while listening to these songs.
It really says something when you are listening to an artist's discography and an album just sounds so much better then the last few albums after the first few seconds. Blood on the Tracks wears its' meaning right on its' sleeve and doesn't shy away from getting emotional about it's break up content. Even though you know exactly what this album is about, breaking down each lyric is such a treat to do and makes the songs so much more interesting then that face value listen. For an album so heavily featuring break up material it never once feels mopey or whiny, instead it feels very smart and understanding with its' words. Bob never once speaks any bit of hatred or spite and instead turning it into a wishful goodbye as he knows they will be parting ways. It's sad but in the way a movie is sad when it all comes to an end and you don't get to see any more of it until you play it back from the start again. That's why I adore this album so much, it's really smart for the perspective it takes and truly is as respectful and to heart as possible, and that's what made Bob Dylan's previous albums work so much.
Actually surprised I liked some songs on here as I’m no Dylan fan at all. I was somewhat entertained and there were a few songs winning me over until he decides to pull out a nasal note or weird cadence, not for me
I remember the first time I heard Bob Dylan and I angrily exclaimed ‘but he can’t even sing??!’. Anyway, I love Dylan but I don’t listen to him regularly coz I didn’t have a ‘go to’ album. I do now.
A beauty
Тоскливый проходняк Бобби
Painful......sorry I mean full of pain. Good music though
It’s a 4.5, potentially 5 for me. First time listening to bob dylan- not usually one to listen to lyrics but the storytelling pulls you in, and the instrumentals are beautiful w the harmonica/guitar. Nice surprise!
One of Dylan’s best.
There’s no questioning the songwriting here. The storytelling is vivid, personal, and emotionally sharp in a way that few records ever achieve. Songs like “Tangled Up in Blue” unfold like short stories, shifting perspective and time while still feeling intimate and immediate. At the same time, the musical palette can feel a bit narrow across the album. The stripped-down arrangements keep the focus squarely on the lyrics, but the instrumentation, dynamics, and vocal delivery don’t vary as much as the songs themselves might invite. The writing is rich enough that you can’t help imagining how a more dynamically adventurous band might interpret these tunes. Even so, the strength of the songs carries the record. It’s a masterclass in lyric-driven songwriting—one that rewards attention, even if the musical framework occasionally feels restrained.
My old friend Bob Dylan... It's nice to see you back. It's been a few months since I last listened to your albums. As for this one, it sounds exactly like you expect it to sound. Lyrics here are as good as ever, though they are distinctly more personal than either Freewheelin' or Highway 61. The voice is more bearable here than on Highway 61, but only slightly. Either way, this is a Bob Dylan album. I respect Dylan more than I like him, and I personally believe that Leonard Cohen is better at crafting albums rather than just poems as Dylan writes them. Compounding this is the fact that Dylan's songs are always at least two verses longer than they have any right to be, which does make them drag on. In short, I can respect his influence without actually wanting to listen to his albums.
Another Dylan? I don't have the energy.
I've never had an issue with Dylan's voice, but I can appreciate when someone says they don't like it. Despite being a divisive nasal voice, you have to look past it to an extent, to the words, the melodies, the gorgeous backing band. Superior.
Obviously strong album start (“Tangled Up in Blue”) but still have trouble “getting into” Dylan’s strange vocal stylings throughout.
While I like this and it had a lot of Dylan’s popular songs. I think I like the earlier albums more.
Choosing a favourite Dylan album is like choosing your favourite child. It's not really possible to have one. But this is one of my favourite Dylan albums. Lyrical, musical, caustic, mysterious . It's a classic, 5 out of 5 stars.
Fine
Anset for at være en hans bedste værker også tekstmæssigt. Det er åbenbart skrevet med pronomoner osv som gør at det er nemt at spejle sig i. Synes det er et super fint album jeg kan rigtig godt lide folk rock, men der er ikke så mange senge igen hvor jeg er hook på dem. Ved ikke om det er det mere upbeat eller måske hans vokal? Jeg har ikke rigtig læst teksterne så det er nok et genbesøg værd. Jeg lyttede til det 2 gange men det fangede mig ikke rigtig stadig.
Not bad but sounds the same
Love it when he sings the melodies, hate it when he shouts every line.
Ik heb het een kans gegeven, maar het staat mij tegen dat het klinkt alsof ie vooral de hele tijd aan het klagen is. Z'n stemgeluid helpt natuurlijk ook niet echt mee wat dat betreft.
Ik ben waarschijnlijk de grootste Dylan fan die jullie kennen dus dit was een no brainer. Alltime classic
Meesterlijk. Moet alleen altijd denken aan meme Bob Dylan
Favourite Songs: Simple Twist Of Fate Idiot Wind
Idiot wind is lame but most of the album is classic.
Було складно слухати цей альбом після Power In Numbers. Я, загалом, недолюблюю його. Мабуть, це тому що я спочатку відкрила для себе Lucio Corsi, а вже пізніше дізналася про існування Боба Ділана. І тепер сприймаю Боба подекуди як позера... don't get me wrong, Лучіо в своїх піснях видно що інспірувався Діланом, однак до цього він додав італійську душу - що робить його музико просто надзвичайною. А Боб.... ні. просто ні. моя цинічна сутність не може його нормально сприймати. декілька є гарних пісень - факт, але для мене він позер який грає кантрі фолк/кантрі та фолк і все.
Enjoyed it more than I expected
Too long. Nose too big. Can only hear the nose. Just terrible fucking voice. 0/10 0.00%
I like Dylan. But this album is lame af
Bob Dylan
I'm actually surprised I listened to a Folk rock album without getting bored. His songwriting is decent and I like the acoustic feel. The song "Idiot Wind" is quite powerful and "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts" is a nice track with storytelling. Kind of hard to gather my thoughts to music like this. I can appreciate it for what it is. Good album.
Tangled up in Blue is one of my favorite Dylan songs. Borrowed the Vinyl from Tom.
I’m not a Dylan fan but know the esteem this is held in.
I don’t like the songwriting
I know this is regarded as one of the best albums of all time, it's nice but I don't think it's up there for me.
It's a good album, but can't compare to the 60s material. Sure, Dylan is still a master of the pen and pencil, but that doesn't mean there should be a 9 minute country epic in the middle of this album. All in all, a 3.5/5
Didn't have high hopes for this to be frank, the start was a bit rough to be frank, but halfway through I found the correct mindset to be in. I'm only used to his mid-60s stuff, this is definitely a more developed sound for sure. Still has the jingle-jangle guitars and god awful singing with solid lyrics. The atmosphere is really sweet, I like how much space there is in the mix, very breathable and refreshing. Highlight Song/s: "You're A Big Girl Now" and "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts"
Dylan at his best post electric
Perfect. Five. Favourite Dylan album. Also quoted by Hootie and the Blowfish. Seething heartbreak…with the perfect dash of hope with Buckets of Rain.
Even me, a person who's not super in 60s music and Dylan in general can appreciate this one is a bang-er.
I'm not going to add to the millions of words said about Blood On The Tracks, other than "you're an idiot babe, it's a wonder you still know how to breathe" is an ALL-TIMER BURN
Album #49: Blood on the Tracks - Bob Dylan Genre (W): Folk, folk rock Singles: Tangled Up in Blue / If You See Her, Say Hello I have not listened to this album before. Thoughts?: I enjoyed listening to Bob Dylan’s lyrics. He’s a talented songwriter whose strongest perk is his ability to tell stories in his songs. The music is pleasurable, but the lyrics really stand out to me. Favorite songs, Tangled Up in Blue, Idiot Wind, You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Side Two
Great album, loved every second of this listen. For some reason all I wanted was to be in a one of those big ass home libraries with this album on record playing in the back ground.
Quite country i would say💃✨️
It's fine but nothing moved me
Ok-ish for folk, seems there may be better Dylan albums out there
I don't hate, but don't love it either. Not sure what I really think about it. The album seems to stay in a somber lane for along time. Feels a little flat.
Definitely some Randy Newman vibes in there but less racist. Easy listening for a coffee in the early morning. A lot of good memories with Tangled Up in Blue
For some reason I came into this wanting to be contrarian, but half way through track 2 I gave up and admitted it's wonderful. "Tangled up in Blue" is a classic song perhaps rendered a bit dull be how many times I've heard it. "Simple Twist of Fate" is one of my favorites "Idiot Wind" has some slightly different and more ambitious singing that I'm really enjoying. On the right day (today) my favorite song on the album. A few songs in the middle don't interest me as much. I appreciate the bluesy county sound on Meet me in the Morning, but I'm listening to Dylan for the lyrics and storytelling. To me, it's missing for a few tracks. We're back in business with Shelter from the Strom and Buckets of Rain. Excellent. I didn't want to do it, but it's a 5 star album.
Dylan is Dylan. Long songs with no bridge. Intricate lyrics through the nasally talk-singing voice. He’s good but there’s a lot of sameness.
experimental
I actually do find his voice a little grating. I'm sorry.
Mastered well, nice listen.
3.5
Bob Dylan… as I get older, the more I appreciate it. Fantastic album.
Loved it. Nice easy listening. Reminds me of the Holdovers.
It’s no Desire, but it’s still a great album. Favourite track: a lot to choose from, but I’m a sucker for Shelter from the Storm.
Altijd goed, maar niet bobs beste
Rating this album while hearing the second song, but I know the rest of the album will be good. It's always a pleasure to hear Sir Bob Dylan.
Tangled Up in Blue Simple Twist of Fate You're a Big Girl Now Idiot Wind You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts If You See Her, Say Hello Shelter from the Storm
Музыка только для этого и придумывалась, чтобы Боб Дилан мог повыть под губную гармонику. 0 из 1000, всем рекомендую
Альбом был назван критиками возвращением Дилана к форме после смазанного начала 70х, но сам я никогда его не понимал. Примечательны только первые два трека, в лучших традициях раннего Дилана, но дальше меня ничего не зацепило. Это качественные вещи, но видимо, как часто бывает у Дилана и вообще у фолк-исполнителей, здесь тексты превалируют над музыкой, но мне слишком лень вслушиваться, вчитываться и вдумываться в их смысл. Мне лично гораздо больше нравится более поздний Дилан с конца 80х, когда его музыка действительно стала более продуманной и интересной. 3,5 из 5, но округлим все же в большую сторону из-за величины автора и качества исполнения.
Лириксы слэй. Но для меня это все одна большая песня все 50 минут. Я не понимаю где заканчивается одна, а начинается другая. По отдельности могу слушать какие-то песни Боба Дилана, но первый раз в жизни послушала целый альбом. И ощущения смешанные. Еще одна секунда звука губной гармошки… и я схожу с ума. Но красиво временами, конечно. Поставлю 4.
Клиповое мышление последних поколений это естественная реакция на музыку Боба Дилана и ко, потому что хоть какой-то интерес можно получить в данном случае, только если на фоне видосы по Subway Surfers врубить.
Лучшая песня: Tangled up in blue Худшая: If you see her, say hello. Пару лет назад решил послушать 500 лучших альбомов по версии Роллинг Стоун, на этом альбоме бросил затею. Переслушивать не хочу. Помню, что в очередной раз подумал, что не понимаю, в чем прикол Боба Дилана (за исключением 5 нормальных песен)
не понравился, нужно было хоть когда-то 2 поставить
Наверное, Боб Дилан для меня непонятный феномен американской музыки и Вовы с кинофана. Слушать его исполнение невозможно, музыка тоже не заинтересовывает. Представляю себе каждый раз теперь пение Шаламе на фоне
Люблю некоторые треки Дилана, но этот альбом как-то мимо. Будто бы он читает стихи под музыку на фоне, запоминающихся песен нет. Пойду переслушаю Hurricane.
Simple Twist Of Fate
Insane, very influenced by blues. Meet Me In the Morning - sounds like Ramblin' On My Mind, but the Johnson version. Dylan is a master of storytelling (Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts) and I love that cynic tone of his voice.
First - I do not like Bob Dylan. One of the worst (maybe worst) concert I have ever seen. Opening song is sort of nice until he starts crooning half-way through and I'm reminded his voice is not for me. Second song... okay... but the harmonica is so Dylan-esque... no. Acoustic jangle into his whiney singning... absolutely not. More Dylan crooning... I just so do not like his voice.. can't do it. I'm skimming the other songs but I have no intention of hearing anything on this record again - this is a no for me.
Good
Long time favorite - don't care for some of the deeper cuts as much as some Dylan heads, but the shallow cuts are plenty. This time listened to the drums - good sound, simple, but perfect, and very varied.
Please bob dylan spare me. Really not my thing and if you bring out that harmonica one more time so help me
I tried. Listen the album twice. But no, I DON'T LIKE Bob Dylan !
Ya lo conocia.
A masterpiece, a magnum opus.
Not any of the bigger songs I know from BD in here but a good listen
I have listened to this one so many times! The production is so clean, the songs cinematic, the music marries everything in a profound way. I know every single word, and will listen to it many more times.
Don’t know if it’s because it’s a Friday and it is getting warmer out, but really enjoyed the listen. Much better than the other Dylan album. Solid 4
This album went down better than the last Dylan for me. I still don’t like his singing style, and he’s still a poor fit for me because I am not good at listening to lyrics. But I found some of these songs relatively enjoyable, if not enough to ever justify a second listen. 5/10 Decent
ok, country ish, tom and jerry white mouse with moustache, classic
Better than some of his other shit.
Probably my favourite of Bob that I’ve listened to so far.
Great album
I can't stand how Bob sings
OAT
I'm adding folk to THE LIST of genres
Good album. Felt like I was listening to a story.
Hate this guy
J'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé l'album, peut être autant que Blond on Blond, mais en tout cas ça fait vraiment plaisir de voir l'évolution de Freeweelin' jusqu'à maintenant, on voit qu'il y a vraiment une technique et une production bien plus aboutie c'est vraiment agréable.
His voice felt the most consistent and strong here compared the albums I've heard so far. The songs will grow for me with each listen and I felt it ended strongly. High 3, low 4.
A solid 4 for me, Shelter from the Storm is one of my favourite Dylan tracks
Classic Dylan - great story telling . Low 5
So many good songs here in the story telling tradition. One of his very best
Blood on the Tracks sounds so different from early Bob Dylan. These songs do not have traditional beginnings or endings. He using his guitar to create long form canvases to sing stories over. Once the story is finished the track stops. I’d be surprised if these generally came in at a set length or if he’d play a song in the same way twice. Yet things don’t sound loose because he is playing the guitar with such purpose, and the lyrics sound particularly personal. A phenomenal record which I’ve underrated compared to his mid-60s classics.
Blood on the Tracks is a low 5 for me, could rise as I spend more time with it over the years which I definitely will. The guitar and arrangements throughout are lush, the narrative style of the lyrics are very appealing to me and it all reminds me a lot of early 70s Joni which is a winner for me.
If you can only listen to one Bob Dylan album, I'd say Blood on the Tracks would be a great candidate. It's a no skip record that captures the pure essence of Dylan.
Bob Dylan
This is the most Bob Dylan-esque of the Bob Dylan albums I've heard, and by that I mean the vocal style, the harmonica vamping on the outro of nearly every tune, the poetic somng structure. Very nice. An acquired taste (Ithink I've said that before) but an entertainingan intimate album. An amusement park, all the rides are different. You don't like them all but you can see how some folks think they're fun.
i don't like Bob Dylan and his stupid harmonica.
Compared with his earlier work, pure keech. Compared with his later work, pure dead brilliant..
I am not too familiar with Dylan's work but this was a good listen, production and storytelling are really great, the weak link is his voice and singing as usual. Not sure I will listen to it again.
Album 54 Top 3 "favorites" off the album: Tangled Up In Blue, Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts; Idiot Wind It's Bob Dylan, but he kind of almost carries a tune in some spots sometimes. If he weren't the one singing it, I think I could appreciate it more because the lyrics are decent, he tells a fine story in some places. But it is Bob Dylan singing it. And the lyrics are just decent. And the day has come when I now must say that the harmonica... was a bit much. I know. I know. This hurts me so much more than it hurts you. How much more Bob Dylan is there on this list???
Nice, Bobby!
This is my favorite Bob Dylan’s album so far (let’s see how many more we get lol) “Tangled up in blue,” “You’re a big girl now,” and “Idiot wind” are so beautiful, and “If you see her, say hello” got me emotional.
Not bad. Liked more than I thought I would but he grated on me after a while.
It's no secret that Dylan's voice is an acquired taste for some. It's also no secret his voice has never prevented him from having an incredibly successful career as a folk singer. This album isn't going to change anyone's opinion about Bob Dylan. If you enjoy musing sung-spoken lyrics over simple acoustic guitar chords, then chances are you'll like Blood on the Tracks. If you've always found his voice to be irritating or his songs too boring, then you probably won't enjoy it. I'm personally a sucker for poetic lines like "Flowers on the hillside bloomin' crazy, crickets talkin' back and forth in rhyme", and it's clear a lot of thought went into the lyrics.
Bob Dylan is studied in American literature for a reason. He has a way of telling stories about the forgotten and the everyday that leaves one restless. He embodies the spirit of the vintage American dream(the unattainable kind, the "what really happens to dreamers") I can imagine the impact his music had at the time it was released. It still hits soundly today Listening to this album outside, while doing physical labor. Probably the best way to do it. A decent chunk of his music(and this album) are love poems that never should have been sung(at least by him jfc) but there was enough I put on repeat. Jack of Hearts carried.
I know Mr. Dylan’s voice can be polarizing. But I thought this was a cohesive, good story-telling album that kept my interest. I enjoyed having some more folky sounds with harmonicas and acoustic guitars. Certainly a nice reprieve from some of the previous albums! I really didn’t mind his voice at all either. I’m not sure if I’ll listen to this album again, but it was an enjoyable experience for me.
dosta dobro! na razini blonde on blonde, dakle jače od ostalih albuma koje sam slušao. najbolja stvar "if you see her, say hello"
Great songwriting. Tangled Up in Blue is forever a bop.
Not for me
BOB DYLAAAAAN
Best Track - "Tangled Up In Blue"
I've actually really enjoyed the Dylan discoveries on this website. This is another good one, the style and vibe works for me.
Great with a couple bangers.
Both the Dylan quota for this experience and my tolerance for harmonica have been exceeded.
I was impressed this was slightly tolerable.
Very nice
Soft spot for bob dylan Favorite song is simple twist of fate.
boooring
In the era of big arena rock, the birth of hip hop & punk rock, disco & top 40 radio Dylan puts out a masterpiece that sounds like it should've been released 10 years earlier then it was!
A sequence of absolutely classic songs and amazing lyrics. The perfect soundtrack for your post-break heart maladies.
I like the steps he's taking to get a fuller, rock sound. Obviously there are some all time greats on this album. too.
Good album it’s very 70s but also timeless. I liked the song idiot wind /if you see her say hello / also lily rosemary and the jack of hearts is a really good song I like the idea of an 8min ballad it’s very traditional I liked it
Good sad fun.
Not terrible overall, I enjoyed the tone of a few of the songs. You’re a big girl now, Idiot wind, and Meet me in the morning were ones I liked. I don’t like how long some of the songs are because hearing his voice for so long can be a bit grating.
Blood on the Tracks is the fifteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on January 20, 1975, by Columbia Records. It initially received mixed reviews, but has since been acclaimed by critics and fans as one of Dylan's best albums. It was a commercial success, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2015, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
My wife hasn't left me and my dog hasn't died, so I have no need of this album
É um bom álbum e eu gosto de Bob Dylan. O problema é que já é o 7º disco do Dylan em 268 que tive no desafio até agora. Kawanoaudio Horaiko.
Nmp, Bobana Dilanovića slušam samo kad mi se nađe u nekoj plejlisti i lepo legne neka umirujuća pesma. Ovaj album me lepo ponovo uspavao, a osim toga ništa spec. Ocenio bih ovaj album sa jednom laganom trojkom ali sam juče Mariji dao 2 tako da će Boban dobiti 3,5 što je četvorka.
It’s a good album but it’s nowhere near his best. Simple Twist of Fate and Shelter From the Storm are the standouts for me, and I’m sorry but I hate Idiot Wind no matter how many times I’ve heard it. I love an idiosyncratic voice, but man it’s like he’s TRYING to be annoying there.
Didn't do much to sway my opinion that his lyrics are bland and his voice was unamusing even before the accident. Not saying he was _terrible_, but I'm having a hard time understanding how his name became so popular. Bob's songs are _okay_ at best.
Highlights: Tangled Up in Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, Meet Me in the Morning, If You See Her Say Hello I usually find it hard to stand Mr. Dylan and his vocal style, but here he was a bit more tolerable with a noticeable southern twang. When he does that he borders with country (for instance on Meet Me in the Morning). At certain moments on the record, his vocals can even sounded a bit like SpongeBob. I quite liked the sound and storytelling of Lilly, Rosemary and Jack, but the song got a bit too repetitive since it's so long. Heck, I liked all but two songs but a good number of them had just an issue or two so they didn't become highlights. This is usually a sign that a record will grow on me with a couple of additional plays. Therefore I must say I actually liked this record. As a whole it works and it is worth revisiting. But my view of Dylan as an overrated artist still stands.
Hate to say it, never been a fan of classical guitar. Though the lyricism was nice on a few of the songs, it failed to hold my interest. Nothing bad, just not my taste.
Solid!
A three because I believe there to be better Dylan albums
I’ve always found bob kind of inaccessible to an extent. But to its credit this is a beautiful melodic bitter album. Filled with great little lines that make you ponder and lovely little melodies I could have listened to it on repeat for the day.
At the beginning it was nice and soothing but then it was very samey and ultimately, I found it a wee bit boring 🥱
I think it’s fair to say that this is a record with some fantastic lyricism, clear themes, and tracks where the listener can even resonate with some of the feelings throughout. Where I lose interest is the fact that if you didn’t concentrate and listen to the lyrics (which I think you have to do sometimes to actually hear what he’s saying), you can imagine yourself walking past a guy with a guitar busking or playing in a tavern wailing about his ex-wife, where you’d probably shrug your shoulders, let out an ‘urgh’ and carry on walking. I think ‘idiot wind’ really brings that side of him actually, and even though I actually think that might be one of my faves throughout I can see how the guys out there who think he can’t sing turn the radio off when that comes on. ‘Tangled up in blue’, ‘Simple twist of fate’ and ‘meet me in the morning’ are personal faves as I feel like those are the tracks where the lyrics express the themes clearly enough without needing the screech of a harmonica or his voice to really hit the point that he’s sad about his marriage home. I’m not going to slate this too much as I feel like I can understand why nerds out there love this, I just feel I can also understand the guys and gals who think it’s overrated. But me personally, I think it’s good.
One of his best albums, and one of his most vulnerable, even though he denied in true Bob style this album being autobiographical (I don't think he was kidding anyone.) He also said that he could not understand how anyone could enjoy this album when it is obviously full of so much pain. In chronicles the breakdown of his marriage to his wife Sara, their son Jacob describing this album as 'his parents talking'. I think that is what is the magic of Bob. It is stories but not in order, not with resolution but with moments where you can completely relate and others where you are just absorbed in the storytelling. The opening track, Tangled Up In Blue, is full of these stories that seem to be in the past, present, future, who knows but they paint a picture and you can see the bar, the car, the woman, the narrator just travelling and experiencing life. Loneliness is a constant theme throughout the album and this is Bob's vulnerability. He has been alone before, but never lonely. Now he's different, without Sara. The most beautiful and vulnerable to me is 'If You See Her Say Hello' and it being near the end of the album seems just perfect. He's gone through the emotions that are never linear in a break up - 'You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go', 'You're A Big Girl Now' and of course the scathing 'Idiot Wind'. Now, though, in 'If You See Her Say Hello' when all is said and done, this is the real pain I am feeling and that, of course, I loved her. Acceptance, sorrow, loss and love all in one. "Oh whatever makes her happy, I won't stand in the way, but the bitter taste still lingers on from the night I tried to make her stay."
Repetitive, but good
mehhhh has potential but aint my jam, we all know bob dylan had hits but this one aint my thing
not my cup of tea. great album nonetheless.
A classic album, I enjoyed. Good road trip music.
Wouldn't seek it out but wouldn't mind if it came up.
No private session used for Spotify. Dylan definitely falls under of those artists that I would like better if there wasn't so much hype. That being said, I did like this album and it's got a few classics on it. I don't know if I will ever play it again after the two times I just listened to it, but I should try.
This was a nice listen, and I especially enjoyed the first few tracks. I'm not super familiar with Bob Dylan already, but this was pleasant to me. I would consider relistening to this one.
A classic, my favorite Dylan album
This is our second Bob Dylan album of the challenge, and the first one I was familiar with in advance. And oh, what an album! Every line is a poem of its own, and Bob just keeps delivering them time and time and time again. It's rare for lyrics, storytelling, and songwriting to combine so prodigiously, but Bob manages it, and that's why he's one of the all-time greats.
Bob Dylan is obviously an incredibly important artist, but the music on this album wasn’t interesting enough to distract me from the things that he often decides to do with his voice while singing. It’s like nails on a chalkboard to my ears. Sorry.
Bob Dylan is not my usual cup of tea, and yet this first listen left me wanting to revisit and dig deeper into a few of these stories in the future. He's obviously a great storyteller, but in a very uniquely personal and charming way, as if every song is recounting something that happened to him just last week. I was engaged the whole way through! Very pleasantly surprised by this Folk pull! Standouts: Idiot Wind • Meet Me in the Morning • Lily, Rosemary and the Jack Of Hearts • Buckets of Rain
This album is so special to me I'm not even sure how I can write a review, but surely this has to be one of the rarest albums ever laid down. Bob Dylan looks frankly at his failed marriage from every possible angle and his pain is so visible. We also get some of his best lines ever on this album and the instrumentation is so good. For once, they mastered the harmonica so it doesn't feel like a dentist's drill in my ear. Masterpiece.
Oh, come on. This is one of his best and most enduring records. "Idiot Wind"? "Tangled Up in Blue" "You're A Big Girl Now"? Uncle! Let me up, I've had enough! The man was in a corner, getting pummeled like Ali in the Rumble in the Jungle, and he bounced off the ropes to deliver the once-in-a-lifetime knockout.
It's a blessing and a curse: My mother thrashed this record when I was a kid. I went through a long phase of finding it incredibly annoying. After growing up I learned of the critical merits of Bob Dylan's music. This (and many of his other records) will always be entwined with my childhood memories; an integral part of my musical upbringing. While that may sound profound, I have a collection of Mondegreens of which "Tiger-loving blues" for Tangled Up In Blue being my favourite. Which, is interesting because the lyrics I think are a huge part of Dylan's critical acclaim; sadly I looked past those as a youngster and can only appreciate them now.
On a scale of Bob Dylan this is almost good. Not nearly as whiny and the harmonica is much less prominent. Unfortunately still not very good.
Not his best.
great album. one of the great Dylan Albums. "Tangled Up in Blue" or course is a great tune as well as "Simple Twist of Fate", the long, "Lilly, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts", "Shelter from the Storm", and "Buckets of Rain"
It's not bad, it just all becomes background music so quickly and it doesn't hold my attention at all.
Did not have a positive outlook when I saw the artist. I was surprised when I thought it deserved a 3.
Great album. Perhaps his finest. Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts is a great song with story. I don’t think it’s fair to give an honest opinion unless you listen to his music and the impact he had on the 60’s, 70’s and society.
It’s not my favorite masterpiece from Dylan but that doesn’t mean it’s not an all timer. Tangled Up In Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, Idiot Wind and Shelter From the Storm anchor Dylan’s most palatable album. Yesterday I imagined what it would be like to hear Shelter From The Storm for the first time. I envy those who can expierence that but I’ll tell you whether it’s the 1st of the 10,000th it’s still other worldly. Dylan’s pen was less abstract on this album but his poetic prowess still at god level cementing him as the GOAT.
Never expected this but I might be a Bob Dylan convert from this album
Highly enjoyable
i need to find a lyric explainer video to spoon feed me what these are about bc a) i can't tell what he's saying and b) i'm to dense to pick up on what it means
I really, really like listening to 20-30 mins of Bob Dylan, but it just doesn't do it for me for the whole album.
Okay why is the intro for 'Simple Twist of Fate' actually so beautiful his style of singing is very 'storyteller' - he more speaks the lyrics in this song, which is fun but also ... i'm not sure - i like the harmonica Okay the instruments i really like . 'You're a Big Girl Now' isn't actually too bad WHY ARE THE TUNES THE INSTRUMENTS MAKE SO BEAUTIFUL I like the pace of 'You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go' i'm sorry but i'm not a massive fan of his voice I like 'Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts' - the way the lyrics are told and his voice faintly reminds me of emo music like nevershoutnever or Defiance Ohio. Maybe a lot of it is thanks to the instruments (mainly the acoustic guitar)
Ah, the eternal Dylan conundrum. I guess this is about his best (although I have a soft spot for Desire if that comes up).
Since this list has taken me on a journey from Bob Beginner to Discerning Dylan Devotee, I feel confident that this must be one of his best. And they're all pretty great tbh.
I'm not much for “desert island” lists, a, where are you getting power from and b, I'd get sick of the same 10 records. That said, I've never gotten sick of this one. Tangled Up In Blue is not just my intro to Dylan back when I was 12 and listening to the radio through shitty headphones, but really the track that led me here and a million other cool musical spaces. This album is the best divorce/break up album, and the best Bob Dylan album and who knows maybe it's the best album of all time. I can't name one I definitely like more than this one. Every track would be any other artist’s best song and it's only one of two amazing records he produced in 1975. 10000/5
I respect Bob Dylan, but I don't seem to connect with much his music. I thought this album got better in the back half (from "Meet Me In The Morning" on) but still just not my thing. Maybe with a few more listens I'd learn to like it but we'll never know.
Bob Dylan just has a horrible singing voice. Nothing special about the instrumentals. Harmonica is overused.
Bob Dylan has an annoying voice, but the music's good and the lyrics are too. It's not Nobel worthy, but I like Dylan.
Peak
Bob Dylan isn’t a vocalist first and foremost, but when creating an album such as this with engaging lyrics and folky melodies, he didn’t need to be.
7/10
Boring
It's a "Nah" from me. I don't enjoy it, but I can see others liking it
Pretty good Dylan but not the greatest Dylan.
3.5
Not the best Bob Dylan, but even if it was bad (which it isn't), bad Dylan is still pretty good. I had nice time listening to it.
I get that he’s an important songwriter but his voice just drives me crazy. This was a tough hang
Overall: 8/10 Classic Dylan. I think some of his best lyrics are on this album. His voice sounds pretty great here too. Fav Song: Shelter from the Storm
I enjoyed it but I'm becoming all too familiar with the Bob Dylan formula and can't believe he's gone on to make 4 million albums
Positive Überraschung. Das war sehr eingängig ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Schönes Storytelling, geht gut rein ins Ohr, hätte ich auf Albumlänge in der Konstanz gar nicht erwartet.
Kannte vorher nur "Tangled Up in Blue", aber hab mich hier nie ran getraut. Ein großer Fehler. Schon beim zweiten Hören wirken die Songs sehr vertraut und die Melodien eingängig. Dylan ist in seinen Texten hier oft überraschend klar, sogar dem 8-Minuten-Storyteller kann man gut folgen, ohne direkt 50 Metaphern entschlüsseln zu müssen. Für mich ein klares Highlight in seiner Diskographie.
Ich meine zu verstehen, wo es herkommt oder warum das super sein soll. Es kommt aber nicht bei mir an.
Schnarch