Blood On The Tracks

I'm not going to tell you this is his quintessential album. He's got more iconic albums for sure. But it's a damn good folk album worth listening to over and over again.

Second favorite Bob album... Favorite track: Tangled up in Blue 4.5/5

I could probably make the argument that Side A of this album is the single greatest first side in rock history. "Tangled up in Blue" is simply one of the best songs ever, And "Simple Twist of Fate," "You're a Big Girl Now," and "Idiot Wind" are each amazing in their own right, showcasing Dylan's unmatched songwriting ability. For me, Side B has always been a slight drop-off from that first side . . . because what wouldn't be?! Still, how many other artists and groups would give up their firstborn to have "Meet Me in the Morning," "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts," and "Shelter from the Storm" as the "hits" from their own LPs. That they seem second-tier in this group of songs says everything about the greatness of Dylan in general and of this album in particular.

I think this is a good album, though not quite up there with Dylan's mid-60s masterpieces such as Highway 61 and Blonde on Blonde. Unlike some of the other reviews on this site, I like Dylan's singing voice; the album has a good sound. Maybe the lyrics are a little less oblique.

Huuliharppua ja akustista. Dylan ei kyllä varsinaisesti osaa laulaa

It’s so SAD

Tapped my toes to the tunes, but Dylan's voice and singing style just completely take me out of it. A problem with him I don't think I can overcome.

It’s just excellent from start to finish.

8 - GOOD

As a person who is often on the fence about Dylan, this one is a no doubter. Absolutely stellar songs, arrangements, and playing make for a gorgeous, haunting listen from start to finish. 1975 was a fantastic year for music and this is one of that year' (or any year's) best.

Its a desert island disc for me. So many deeply profound songs here, definitely his least abstract of the big 60s-70s run lyrically, but also his most emotionally impactful. Idiot Wind is a devastating diss track, Simple Twist of Fate and Tangled up In Blue are pure poetry, and my favorite here has to be Shelter From the Storm. Buckets of Rain deserves more credit too with its lovely guitar work. And cant forget about Rosemary, I love trying to figure out what the fuck is going on with the plot of that one, while that chugging Johnny Cash-style rhythm carries it

Incredible album. Still holds up. Set the tone for ages.

Didn't recognise any of the songs really. Ok but not my favourite

I dont really like his voice or the music but I see the appeal. It's all about the lyrics

Pretty good for a Bob album.

Listened in the car, walking around a greenhouse. I like this era of Dylan a lot. Some amazing grooves. I haven't looked at the wiki for this record but whoever is playing with him on this sounds amazing. Will certainly revisit this, dive deeper.

There's a couple tracks on here not for me (tangled up in blue esp.) but mostly i wanna live in this record. The space is so great for Dylan. The reverb-y vocal is nice throughout. Favs: Simple Twist of Fate, You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome, Buckets of Rain

This feels like a record that demands repeat listens to soak up the storytelling. Tracks like Jack of Hearts really drone on if you’re not fully invested in the narrative. I enjoyed the listen, it doesn’t stand out as a favourite Dylan record off the bat but I would spend more time with it because I think there’s something here. I found myself pretty moved by You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome. Standout tracks: Tangled Up In Blue, You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome

I think Dylan a bit hit and miss sometimes, it’s definitely a certain mood. Nice playing on this and not bad songs. Nice storytelling. Gets a tad repetitive.

Пробував слухати Ділана декілька разів. Не зміг викупити. Музика + манера виконання не мої максимально. Текст є хороші, але не настільки щоб витягнути все інше

Музика Ділана - загадка для мене. Не люблю.

Probably great, but Bob's voice is grating and the songs aren't particularly exciting. It's definitely catchy and well-played, but I'll probably save listening to this album again for my retirement.

So many good songs on this album! Hard for me not to give it 5 stars, so I will. Highlights: "Tangled Up in Blue", "Simple Twist of Fate" and "Shelter from the Storm"

Bob Dylan as you know him

Great Album, but not Dylan's best!

I wasn’t a fan on Dylan before listening to this, and I’m still not. I can’t get over his terrible singing voice, it really grates on the ears, and all the songs feel like they have about three verses too many. It just goes on and on. I’ll start to enjoy a track, before he opens his mouth, and then by the end of it I’m just fed up with his whining. Sorry Dylan fans but I don’t get it. In the interest of fairness though, meet me in the morning is cool, but it’s sad that it’s the exception rather than the rule.

I'm going to hell, but I can't stand this man's voice.

не люблю боба дулана.... но мит ми ин зе морнинг топ

Loved as a kid. Didn’t hold up for me. Still liked a few.

The only thing I like less than being wrong is when Shane is also right. This is a better album than Blonde and Blonde and it’s his best. Tangled up in blue is probably the best life and love (a genre I may have just made up) song ever written, but in 2017 it still took me and Shane 2 minutes in to realize that Bob was, in fact, singing it before our very eyes. It took ten years for Bob and his team to get the fucking harmonica volume right, and we’re left with a collection of songs that range from beautiful to forceful to scathing to reminiscent and everywhere in between. Stone cold masterpiece.

Tangled up in Blue is the best American popular song since the end of the war. It’s that simple. To dissect yourself and a relationship that many different ways from that many different perspectives and making each verse a novel on its own...it’s just fucking perfection and delivered with the force of a goddamn freight train. And yeah the rest of the album is pretty good too. I don't care if Shelter from the Storm is used to sell insurance or whatever, that song fucking rips too. To me this is the album that earns him the Nobel Prize. Seasons come, seasons go but remains hands-down my favorite album ever.

I tweak this .5 for Bob Dylan voice. His most emotional album, it also feels the most relatable.

i’m not fully inclined in bob dylan but i thought this was one of the best ones i heard from him (i also really like blonde on blonde) i found it had really good songwriting, he is difficult to get into though but i feel im getting there

I really struggle getting into Dylan's music but this album is the best I've heard so far. And kind of my most prized possession but that's a story for another day

Liked it, but coming to believe I’m more a fan of his earlier era.

A classic for a reason, but not necessarily for me

The album is well presented and, for those who appreciate songwriter lyrics, storytelling, poetry, and folk music, with a touch of melancholy and nostalgia for experiences never actually lived, this is a high-quality work. The music is original within its genre, and the storytelling is strong. Sadly, Bob Dylan’s music, to my ears, resembles the drunken cries of a hillbilly abandoned by his wife. This album evokes a nostalgia for experiences that were never had and a melancholy that one should not wish to embrace. I would not listen to this album for leisure, only out of interest in its musical relevance. If the intent was to turn self-pity into art, the album clearly achieves what it sets out to do. But this is what makes it, for me, unpleasant to hear. For those who enjoy the genre, it may well merit a 5 out of 5, as it achieves what the but I struggle to see how it can appeal to anyone beyond Dylan’s fans. Therefore, despite its artistic merit, the most generous rating I can give this work is 2 out of 5.

entirely unremarkable to me

This is a great album and Bob Dylan is a fantastic lyricist... but I don't know if I would listen to it again.

One of the best storytelling songwriters of the last 100 years! Great album!

breakup album, aloneness, doesn't get better Tangled up in Blue Simple twist of fate Idiot wind Lily, rosemary and the jack of hearts

Absolutely essential (perhaps last great) collection of songs by the most important writer of his generation.

I think this might be my favorite Dylan record so far. But to be fair I think I say that every time. If only there was a record of this that was on this website to reference... oh well. But its great. All songs but one are amazing. The only one I was not into was the jack of Hearts track. It just goes on forever and doesnt do a whole lot with the time. Or maybe i just didnt like what it did with all that real estate. But tangled up in blue is here and thats an all timer of course. Its just bob Dylan and it doesnt need to be much more than that to get me. Call me simple or basic but I love what the guy does.

Couple bangers, mostly sounds the same though

Zapravo jako opuštajuć i odličan za ovo tmurno vreme

Really like bob Dylan. Feels like roadtrip music to me.

I was pretty harsh on the first Bob Dylan album I got a few weeks ago, Blonde on Blonde. I said some fairly strong things about the album and about Dylan based on that album (that I stand by). Now that I'm on a second Dylan album, I'm quite pleased to say that Blood On The Tracks defies my previous assessment. It's really good! Everything on here is poetic and beautiful, the singing and performance are fantastic and not once did I feel I had to press on to get through it. Even the 9 minute long "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts" managed to hold me - and might actually be my favourite on the album. If I ever find myself needing to listen to Bob Dylan, this (so far) is the album I'm picking by a mile. Really great stuff, and a pleasant surprise! Nice to know I don't hate Bob Dylan after all.

great album

Perfect

This had me Tangled Up In Blue.

Excellent album, story telling at it's best

Bob Dylan's voice makes my ears bleed. The music is nice though. But man, Bob Dylan screeches.

Not really much to say other than its a great album. Some of the songs are a tad long for my tastes, but thats an extremely minor gripe. It's been a minute since I listened to Freewheelin', but I think I slightly prefer that one? I'll have to relisten sometime.

My dad has always been a huge Dylan fan, but untill this listen, he has never really done it for me. However, intentionally listening to the whole album all the way through, I'm starting to get why my Dad loves him! Maybe it's also an age thing now that I'm in my 40s!!

Takin' it back to his folk roots a bit on this album. It has about 5 all time great Dylan hits and some of my personal favorites, Tangled Up in Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, Meet Me in the Morning... Maybe 2 songs that aren't quite as good but still a no skip album for me

Fantastic. I think Dylan’s finest.

The poetry, the imagery, the storytelling, but then the grating voice, and the harmonica...

Not bad...average.

Amazing. Zimmerman was ahead of the time.

Great album. I think it might be my favorite Dylan. "If You See Her, Say Hello" is the best.

Meer Bob, Meer Dylan. Ik ben nog steeds geen enorme fan van zn zang, het voelt gewoon alsof hij zn eigen nummers niet redt qua 'range'? Zn elektrische album vond ik dan wel weer goed te doen. Oh en mondharmonica? Het is gewoon niet heel erg mijn vibe. Moet wel zeggen dat dit album iets meer bluesy voelt? Iets meer country? En dat lijk ik toch wat beter te trekken. Nummers als Meet me in the morning en Tangled up in blue hebben een hele zware country/blues vibe die ik best lekker vind. Maarja, het is een Bob Dylan album. Ik denk gewoon niet dat ik dit ooit hoger dan 3 sterren ga geven en dan afhankelijk van hoeveel mondharmonica word het 2 of gewoon 3. Dit is 3, er staat niet super veel mondharmonica op. FAVO: Tangled up in Blue, Meet me in the morning

Decent, will explore more bob dylan in future

Prod chill. J'aime le drum. 3.75 étoiles

Gorgeous and poignant album. A classic break-up album.

'll admit, I know of Bob Dylan and what he's known for, but I haven’t really chosen to listen to him. Still, the first song instantly gives that unmistakable Bob Dylan feeling - similar to the ones I have heard, even though it’s not one of the classics. The first song is also the clear winner for me, where the lyrics use very little words to express a lot of meaning. Most of his songs seem to emphasize a single element, which unsurprisingly is often contained in the title of the song. I haven't decided if that is a good or a bad thing, but it definitely creates a strong anchor. It’s clear that he’s a master of lyrics; he combines vivid metaphors with (somewhat) clear narratives. The music perfectly supports the lyrical content, drawing you into his world. However, to me, the music is also the weakness. I’m not very fond of his musical style, and while it’s clearly deliberate, it feels repetitive to me - likely because it just isn’t something I currently enjoy. That puts it at a 4 out of 5 for me. I say currently because I do want to dive deeper into his music, and I’m sure I’ll find more of him that resonates with me later on.

“Tangled Up in Blue,” has long been my favorite Dylan song. It has all of the storytelling elements he does best without his hard-to-take vocals. The rest of the album kind of follows that mold, making it possibly my favorite Dylan album.

Almost gave it only one listen; but, because of the second, I found the middle songs more interesting than at first.

I think I liked this one more than any other Dylan album to date. Sadly, he did all the singing. It works alright sometimes, but sounds comically bad others. 3.5*. Is there a tribute album where talented singers sing his exceptional lyrics?

Very nice, the kind of record I’d put on when people are over to accompany our conversations and coffee

No te aguanto, Bob. Ni antes ni ahora. Probablemente jamás. Nota: 1.7

Like it or hate it, it is undeniably Bob Dylan.

This is the 2nd Bob Dylan Album i've reviewed so far, which is wild considering that i'm only on album 8... almost like the universe telling me that I should be listening to more Bob Dylan... similarly to the last one i reviewed (freewheelin'), This album does everything right musically and lyrically..... but i dont know, Bob Dylan just isn't my taste. Maybe its just the folk genre. I will say, I do believe this is truly required listening for a music appreciator. Just not something i will ever return to consistently. 3/5

Not to say that I disliked my last Bob Dylan assignment, but I was a bit bummed to get another album from him so soon after Blonde on Blonde. He’s apparently got seven LPs on the list though, so I guess it doesn’t hurt to knock another one out! Blood on the Tracks was actually a pretty good one to follow up Blonde on Blonde with, as it represents almost a decade of progress – his songwriting chops were still very present, but there were some different vocal delivery and stylistic choices across the project that consistently kept things interesting. It even sounded like he was singing genuine melodies on a few of the tracks, which wasn’t really the case last time! Overall, I think I liked BOTT just a little more than BOB, but probably not enough to push it into four star territory. It doesn’t help that the longest song on the album was also the one I found to be the most insufferable – I’m not particularly eager to give the LP another front-to-back listen any time soon, despite it containing some fairly strong highlights. Side note, but I finally listened to "Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door" today since it released in the interim between BOB & BOTT and wow, what a tune. No one ever told me just how good that original version is! Highlights: Tangled up in Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Meet Me in the Morning

A great voice for sure, not really my cup of tea 2/5

About what I expected

Beakright album better than the previous one I listened to

Fav song: Meet Me in the Morning - The right artist doing this song would make my day.

En oo ikinä ollut mikään Dylan-fani. Hitti biisit tiedän, eikä oo tullut kuunneltua yhtään levyä alusta loppuun ennen tätä. Tältä levyltä oli ainoa tuttu biisi avausraita ”Tangled up in Blue”

Not generally a fan of BD, but this is a good album. His unusual vocal delivery and sometimes too-intense harmonica playing is mellowed out with some good songs.

Idiot wind is a song that I hum a lot nowadays.

meh

Enjoyed.

Another classic. I really like Bob Dylan’s sound and his lyrics just hit. Last few songs are about rain and I was listening to it while walking in the rain so it really fit. Every song was good; no skips.

Schon spannend, auch eines der ersten Alben das ich jemals in der hand hatte, damals in Karls Plattensammlung, so prägend, aber damals wie heute es ist Bob Dylan und es hat mich nicht komplett umgehauen...? c

I have never liked Dylans raspy voice, but the lyricism on this album make up for it. Every song feels like its own, well written little story, full of yearning. I've never listened to a full Dylan album before, but I definetly will be giving his discography more attention after this listen. Easy 3, close to a 4

A favourite of mine. Favourite track - simple twist of fate. 9/10

A decent Bob

THE Bob Dylan album. He really mastered the art of storytelling on this album. It's his most personal, dealing with mostly Love and Loss of his wife. On songs like If You See Her Say Hello he captures this sentiment in such a touching way where it's really easy to feel his words. I also like how the writing is easy enough to understand but still full of methaphors and beautiful lyrics. Shelter From the Storm is such a cute song, can't help but love it. Another interesting sentiment is the passing of time, which is expressed very well on Tangled Up in Blue, the trademark song from this album. I believe this is his best album and will probably just keep getting better with more listens.

A very pleasant listening experience and calming background music on a grey autumn day.

The instrumentation was nice.

sicher es sehr schöns album, aber eif nöd so mini musig

This shit was ass I’m not even gonna lie. It’s getting a 2 only because of the last 2 songs. Everything before that was thoroughly disappointing.

Wish he was a better singer. Great story telling though

Really like this album and this time period of Dylan

Album 39/1001 The break-up album of all break-up albums (sorry, Taylor). 💔 🩸🛤 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Favourite lyrics: SHELTER FROM THE STORM "In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm" IF YOU SEE HER, SAY HELLO "Sundown, yellow moon, I replay the past I know every scene by heart, they all went by so fast If she's passin' back this way, I'm not that hard to find Tell her she can look me up if she's got the time" IDIOT WIND "Idiot wind Blowing every time you move your teeth You're an idiot, babe It's a wonder that you still know how to breathe" Favourite song: Idiot Wind 🤡💨 Honourable mention: Tangled up in Blue 🪢🟦 Shelter from the Storm 🏠⛈️ You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go 😢👋 You're a Big Girl Now 😢 👈 👉😅 Simple Twist of Fate 🔀🔮

Ég fíla bob

Ekki minn tebolli. Sum lögin löng og með mikilli endurtekningu, ekki nógu grípandi fyrir mig.

Bob Dylan, goddamn you. It's no secret that I hate this man's stupid, music-less, grating voice. But I really tried this time around to listen to his lyrics, to push past the pain and appreciate why everyone seems to love him. And unfortunately it worked. When you really tune in to the stories he weaves in his songs, it makes you hyper aware of just how shitty most other lyrics are. His work really is deep and thoughtful, and this album in particular ties that to some pretty pleasant music underneath it. So, it works for me. I still hate your voice. I still hate the way you play that fucking harmonica. I now hate that you've made me realize how banal regular song lyrics are. But I have to hand this one to you. Cheers, Bobby.

A couple of standout songs but, like with most of his albums, they are better to listen to in small bursts instead of one sitting. It just starts to wear on me after a while.

Top tier bob

Actually quite solid, will check out more of his stuff

1 guitar

This man writes stories into music like his last name is Hemingway.

From someone who used to detest Bob Dylan, I've come to the conclusion that he's actually one of my favourite artists. He brings authenticity to his albums in a way that I appreciate. I've also discovered that most of his material doesn't connect with me until it's been heard a few times. I think this realisation began when listening to Fairport Convention, as they covered many Dylan songs in their earlier albums. I tended to skip over these tracks in disgust, but then I began to appreciate them more and more, until I found myself adding them in Spotify to my amazement. The lyrics are as important as the music, but there's also some depth that I can't quite identify. Once a few tracks began to click, it was like a rolling stone, and before long I was spending all day listening to Dylan albums on repeat. I really like this album, but I'm still not sure why. I've played it from start to finish four times today and nothing grates. There's also no one track that I like more than the rest, all of them have their own charms. I'm going with a slightly confused five stars.

I didn't take any songs away from this, but I did like it. Good vibe. Not something I'll listen to again, though.

Fan of Dylan, not heard this or many of the tracks before. Enjoyed it

LOVE. Simple twist

always a nice journey listening to Bob Dylan

Listened to it twice in row

Ok

Bob Dylan is an excellent songwriter, but also not often the best deliverer of his work. Solid songs, but a little much to listen to in one sitting. Lily, Rosemary... is amazing though

Meh. 3/5

meet me in the morning!!! 56 and wabasha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You'd think an album named 'Blood on the Tracks' would sound at least A LITTLE more badass

need to re-listen

Didn't really get Bob Dylan before this. Great example of good folk music, with unique story-telling through some original yet comfy lyrics, and Dylan's special take on folk music to accompany them.

Альбом краще слухати коли ти чудово знаєш мову,а якщо на то альбома ні про що

I’ve long had a big hole in my musical knowledge; the mousey-haired raconteur, a man that, despite being surrounded by his image my entire life, I’ve managed to retain almost no information about (literally, other than the fact he once played “Karma Chameleon” on an acoustic guitar during an interview with Rolling Stone and that the cover of Freewheelin’ inspires one of Tom Cruise’s falsified memories in Vanilla Sky … I’m left with “he wrote ‘All Along the Watchtower’”). An album of “Tangled up in blue” would have been superb fun; I go on that trip with him, forgive him the cliches on account of the fact he might be the one who popularised them. It sounds wonderful travelling down the coastal road nearby Henderson, pinned between the sun and the sea on a road lined by scrub. But an album of “Tangled up in blue” this wasn’t. And an urgent invitation to jog or entrain my memory this isn’t. Still, not a complete waste of time – a favourite Bob Dylan song feels like an essential thing to have committed to memory should the conversation ever arise. Hasn’t yet, might never.

I don't always like him, but when I do, I really do. "Tangled Up In Blue", "You're a Big Girl Now", "Meet Me in the Morning" (very bluesy!), "Shelter From the Storm", and "Buckets of Rain" were amazing. I know that half the album, but there you go.

Love.

I dont like it, not the voice, not the vibe, nor for me

banger. always dug this stuff.

I like Dylan's older stuff than this one, but lyrically there's some really cool stuff here. I just have the same gripe I always have with him: his lyrics and tunes are great, but I have to listen to him sing and play them. The good thing is there's a ton of better singers and players who take his stuff and turn it into greatness.

While Dylan's singing is not as bad as people make it out to be, his lyricism is also not as good as they say so... overall it balances itself out.

When I first hear this album I was pretty underwhelmed. Compared to his earlier folk and electric work I didn’t really connect with what is essentially an bunch of love songs. But it’s also probably why it’s held in such high regard. It’s Dylan at his most vulnerable, with less cryptic and more relatable lyrics. The sound overall is clear and rich, and it feels like he’s singing an octave lower which again makes it more accessible. Over time I’ve come round to realising that this is pretty much a set of perfectly constructed songs.

4-5

4.5

No doubt in my mind that this is Dylan’s best album. It has every element that made Dylan special, the story telling. The heartache. The crisp writing. One of the best albums ever recorded and even though I am no Dylan lover, I will go to my grave believing it.

I’ve had this for ages, maybe the first Dylan album I bought and tried to get into. It’s elusive, rich with obscure yet precise sentiments, the vibe of the music big and welcoming, therefore tricky. I don’t understand it, but I like it a lot.

Not my default Dylan album to listen to, typically Desire or the classic 60s ones without making an effort. There are some great tunes on here but it's a bit less varied than his other feted records. I get the praise, but there are better ones! [EDIT: What I mean is, "Idiot Wind" is no "Positively 4th Street"; "Lily, Rosemary.." no "Desolation Row". Have to calibrate my five stars]

What can I say? This is one of the finest albums ever recorded. There are no notes needed. I don't think there is a thing I can add to the volumes of praise written about this album other than to agree. If you've never spent time with it, you must. 'A Simple Twist of Fate" is lyrically one of the most accomplished pieces of poetry anyone ever composed.

Bob Dylan was okay overall. Had better songs than from the 60's

Zu langsam und schnulzig alles gleich

6/10 - this album was good for the nostalgia of my VW Bus days and listening to KGON classic rock. All of Dylan's songs tend to sound the same to me, and I'm far removed from the storyline that would help me internalize the songs, but I like the more simple guitar melodies on this album. Favorite track was Buckets of Rain. I did recognize several tracks from pop culture: Tangled Up in Blue, Shelter From the Storm.

Maybe more of a 3.8 out of 5. Such a brilliant album though

Not his best work.

One of Bob Dylan's greatest albums. A perfect five out of five from start to finish. Favorite songs are Tangled Up In Blue, Jack of Hearts, and Idiot Wind.

I thought it was ok, very Dylan. I have other things to listen to now…

Probably my favorite Dylan album. I agree that everyone should hear this one.

Still one of my favorite Dylan albums. Top notch songs all the way through !

Um dos melhores álbuns do Bob Dylan, o que significa um dos melhores álbuns de folk music.

Some stellar songs and some are meh

Hyggelig plate.

Bob Dylan continues to cook. Despite much listening to his catalogue over the years I'm still not a big fan of Bob's folksy vocal delivery but besides that this one's always excellent. Songwriting talent worthy of the many accolades piled onto his shoulders over the decades-long career. fav tracks: Shelter From The Storm, Idiot Wind, You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go

Third Dylan album on this list for me (4 more to go, apparently...), and I’m still not convinced. I still dislike his nasal voice and his singing style, and I still have little interest in his stories. I guess I’m simply not receptive to his so-called poetry (I’d rather just read *actual* poetry). I’ll admit I’m biased though, since “singer-songwriters” have always mostly bored me – people droning about their life and heartbreaks in a soft voice just don’t interest me that much. It’s not Dylan’s worst offering, though. The instrumentals are more polished than in some other albums, and at least this one doesn’t constantly assault you with shrill harmonica sounds. As usual, the only songs I really appreciated were the bluesy ones, like Meet Me in the Morning. His folk songs are kind of all right, but they all sound the same to me. So yeah, I didn’t hate it. But I know I’ll have forgotten most of it by tomorrow. 3/10

I am definetely not a Dylan fan. Even less after I wentto see him live and the obvious lack of generosity, the entitlement (I wondered why he bothered to show up), on an already bad voice made me put it on the bottom of my shelve. Yet here, listening the album twice, I measure the length of his stories. It's not Verse 1, chorus, verse2, chorus, verse 1 again... it's 9 mn long stories with different lines all along (Lily Rosemary...) and the stories are quoite nice (should I say poetry for the Nobel price?). Yet, musicaly... Not so much melody, lazy voice...

I didn't like this album at first, but the more I listened to it, the more I appreciated it. Over time, there's a certain musical poetry that emerges as you listen. It's strange; I was going to give it two stars, but in the end, it deserves its three.

I still can’t stand Dylan’s half-speaking, half-singing thing and the nasal twists, the fading talk style, all that stuff. But this album shows a less jaded, more alive Dylan than on his folk records. He even gets fired up at times, like on Idiot Wind. For me, it kinda works as background music, nothing more, it’s a bit less unbearable than some of his other stuff.

I really like that all this folk songs just tell stories, not a really repetitive pattern, catchy chorus, they're storytelling and I could let myself get lost in it. Nevertheless, putting the album on the background (which is what I do) and not really listening to the lyrics makes it feel repetitive and boring. A good album, I think I could've enjoyed it more

Love, love love

I had to grow older to appreciate Dylan. There was always a handful of songs that were great, but so many more never listen to. Get past his voice, but it only gives him charm and who else could it be when you hear him. The words of a singing in poet. The words would have been enough, but in the end he's so much more.

I had a really hard time getting through this. Just not a Bob Dylan fan.

My first Dylan album, if you can believe it. I think I do get the mystique that he's known for. There is an interesting mix of vulnerability and "what the hell is he talking about?" on top of some really sublime folk-rock instrumentals. I don't know if I would necessarily come back to this album too much (maybe on a rainy day with some whiskey) but I can certainly appreciate what it's about.

One of the most famous albums from the 1970s. Many consider this Dylan’s most important work!! The song writing is top notch! I personally cannot get paste his voice. I enjoy the craftsmanship but his “singing” makes this a rare listen for me 3 1/2 stars

Imagine how good this would be if he could sing. 3.8.

Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5

Not sure if being "written off" was the added impetus alongside break up but this was a return to form for Dylan and while it may not have had the influence of is 60's period it is still an emotional album that works. Maybe the not most upbeat but it is a must listen.

Þetta er ein af þessum plötum sem er eiginlega fullkomin en ég veit einhvern veginn ekki af hverju. Ljúfsár, stundum lágstemmd, stundum fjörug, og alltaf góð.

i got this on my wedding day lol. not a great omen. i like dylan a lot and have listened to all his albums but honestly i've never seen what others see in this record.

“People see me all the time and they just can't remember how to act.” It must be very weird being Bob Dylan, but this album is so good, I can kind of see where the obsessives are coming from.

One of the best songwriters and folk musicians of the era, which is some pretty stiff competition.

Could not finish. It is a no for me

Dylan was/is very influential, but I don't care for most of his work. He opened a path, but I think he was surpassed by many other artist. Even among contemporaries, Paul Simon and Townes Van Zandt are better.

A bit dull

This is my favourite Bob Dylan album

"I LOVE reviewing albums like this... though there are NOT MANY LIKE IT... when people ask "what records would you want to have with you on a desert island?"... well, if the island had a "record player" lol... anyway... this one would be on MY list... and it should be on just about anyone's... if any album EPITOMIZES the term "1001... before you die"... it's this masterpiece... if Bob was not already a legend, and oh he was... if this were the only record he ever made, he'd be in some sort of hall of fame... but, that it's just one of his masterpiece records, shows his influence and reach... "Tangled Up in Blue" opens it... just that one song would put any ordinary mortal in the RnR hall of fame... but, then to have "Simple Twist of Fate", "You're a Big Girl Now", "Idiot Wind", "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go", "Meet Me in the Morning", "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts", "If You See Her Say Hello", come next is almost too much for the mind and heart to comprehend... and just when you think it cannot get any better... Dylan ends the record with two of the best songs of the RnR era... "Shelter From The Storm"... brilliant... and closes this GEM with "Buckets of Rain"... FIVE STARS... but it deserves a hundred..."

Some great songs when harmonica stays locked away

I enjoyed it. Very storytelling like, musically it's quite pleasant to listen to, very folky and bluesy, but in a charming way and not one were crazy solos go on forever. Shelter from the storm is still a stand out track, although the live version still is one of my favourite songs ever. Buckets of Rain is good as well, really enjoyed that. A very good Bob record, have to say.

Imagine if a man who sang like a harmonica also played the harmonica… I usually complain that albums aren’t long enough but 52 minutes of Mr Harmonica was too long.

Put on a little Dylan - "sittin on a fence" I said that line is great, you asked me what he meant by - "said I shot a man in gray, took his wife to Italy, she inherit a million bucks and when she died, gave it to me - I can't help it if I'm lucky" I only wanna be with you and I'm "tangled up in Blue" I only wanna be with you Ain't Bobby so cool? Yes. Yes he is.

I thought I didn't like Bob Dylan because of Blond on Blond. This one was much better.

This was a good album, Bob Dylan always has such creative songs with interesting lyrics.

Didn't thrill me. Ended up being background music while I did other things.

3.8 2x couple of classics on here

In a body of work that I'm not usually fusses about, this is a great exception.

now THIS deserved a Liner Notes episode. 4/5

Delicious listen. Not a huge fan and really enjoyed this one.

Really strong, and very consistent. I don't listen to a ton of Dylan but it was really fun. Favorites: You're a Big Girl Now, "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts," "If You See Her, Say Hello"

First Bob Dylan album listen, enjoyed a lot

it’s good

Das Album zeigt Dylan von seiner verletzlichen Seite – lyrisch stark, aber musikalisch nicht immer überzeugend. Einige Songs berühren tief, andere wirken unfertig. Ein ehrliches, aber nicht makelloses Album.

Okay

3rd Bob Dylan album so far out of 419. It was samey before now its getting old... I like Bob for maybe 3 tracks in a row then its really starts to gnaw on me. This is obviously no different.

Я по прежнему хейчу боба Дилана И мне пох-пох, ах ох

Every time I see a Bob Dylan album pop up on this list I’m like “ugh again” and then I listen to it and am like “fuck you Bob Dylan why is this so good”

Not much of a Bod Bylan fan, but there's something here.

Another great album by Bob! I've heard some of it but never really listened to the whole album, but I enjoyed it!

point2.

Tangled Up in Blue is 5/5 on its own.

I still don't understand why he's got the reputation he has.

Having heard a few Dylan albums previously, including this one, I long ago concluded that he's not for me. What he has going for him are his lyrics. His vocals rarely are better than grating and more than half the time his musical choices are dull. The best compliment I can possibly give him are that his best songs are only enjoyable when performed by someone else. He has plenty of those - but that is the bare minimum when you've had as many releases as he has. Blood On The Tracks is one of the more tolerable albums I've heard. There are a few songs here than I could just about stomach listening to again via his original recordings, but aside from the lyrics and their content, I find it mostly musically uninspired, the constant harmonica is like what crucifixion must feel like, and the whole thing drones on longer than it should. I don't doubt its cultural importance - generally the most important criteria for inclusion in lists such as these (rightly or wrongly) - so I must give it 3 stars. It's a low to mid-range 2 for me personally.

Don't know if I can add to anything that's already been said about this album. 10 ★★★★★

On of the best albums of all time. Poignant about a relationship breaking up. 5 stars

This has never been my favorite Dylan album, but I think it's excellent, nonetheless. I do think it sags a little in the middle and that keeps it from getting to 5 for me, but there's some great stuff here. "Idiot Wind" is an all-timer, "Shelter From the Storm" is lovely, and my pick for underrated classic no one talks about enough is "If You See Her, Say Hello". Very high 4.5 stars.

A mixture of Blood, Mud and Crud on these Tracks. Some mighty highlights with Tangled Up In Blue, E-I-E-I-Odiot Wind (or is it Aaliyah-diot Wind? Duff man “OOH YEAH”-diot Wind?) and Shelter From The Storm. Some more nice stuff with You’re A Big Girl Now and Buckets Of Rain. Some real boring stuff with Meet Me In The Morning and Lily, Rosemary And The Jack Of Hearts which goes on for a thousand extra verses even more than most of the other songs do. 3.5 stars overall.

I don’t care much for folk rock. Bob Dylan not really my thing unfortunately.

It’s a bit bloated but there is some good stuff in there

Hmmm I don't think I can go 5 but I am a bigger than of this than I thought I would, low-mid 4

Middle of the road Dylan. I liked his early stuff a lot, but this started getting boring after a while. Still better than most of the BritPop 90's crap on this list. 3/5

Stone cold classic

Another Dylan album that feels like it's almost a greatest hits record. Tangled Up in Blue and Simple Twist of Fate are all time classics. I have a real fondness for Idiot Wind, especially some of the super biting live versions... I think this song and Masters of War are cousins. It's tough. I think I have to give this a four, just because I think he has other records that are stronger top to bottom. That said, the good parts of this album are very very very good.

If anyone but Dylan sang these, I'd enjoy it a lot more.

I just can’t with Dylan. Tangled Up in Blue is great and the first few tracks are promising but then it turns in to the usual annoying vein. His voice really grates on me at points Another one that would have made a great poet

Better than blonde on blonde due to less whiny voice

Yet another great era fur Dylan.

I'm not really into strummy guitar most of the time. However, once I got over myself (somewhat) and just listened to the stories being told, I enjoyed this album a lot. Who would have thought this iconic album would actually be good!

Bob Dylan is almost starting to rival Bowie in frequency - however this album was quite enjoyable unlike….

Bob Dylan is really hit or miss for me. I was curious how what many to consider his best album would appeal to me. It was really enjoying it until "Idiot Wind". The way he pronounces 'idiot' really set my teeth on edge and I had to endure almost five minutes of that one. The next two songs were great and then came "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts" which was so long, so repetitive, so utterly boring. It turns out: even Dylan's "best" is hit or miss with me. But the rest of the album was more good than bad, and I especially enjoyed "Buckets of Rain".

Just a calm no stress listen

6/10

Dylan does his thing. You either love him or hate him for it. This is classic Bob.

His best work

A good album and feels authentic to his style. Personally, I like Freewheelin’ better and feel like it tells a bigger story. BOTT also doesn’t feel very dynamic — most songs are about the same length and have a similar sound. Still a solid album, but not one I come back to a lot. Favorite songs are Shelter From the Storm and You’re a Big Girl Now.

3.0 - Ok

Yep, that's a Dylan album. It has some classics on it but it doesn't differentiate itself much from most of the rest of his discography. His story telling is still unmatched, though, so that gets him some points.

Why did he get the Nobel and not Joni Mitchell?!?

Probably the best album by Dylan in my opinion. Hard to pick out best track when they are all classics. But must say I stop doing everything when 'if you see her..." comes on. Sublime

It’s Bob Dylan so ofc it’s good (source: the harmonica). It’s just not my fav Bob Dylan.

Not a Bob Dylan fan at all…that said, “Idiot Wind” was alright

A classic! Definitely some good tunes on that one.

первый раз, когда целенаправленно слушаю Боба Дилана. несколько песен понравилось («tangled up in blue», «meet me in the morning», «if you see her, say hello» ) но всем альбомом не прониклась

Dylan at his best when the Rolling Thunder Review was touring and playing some of these songs. He is a grand master of incredible songs and truly expresses deep emotions. It was an incredible concert and the album was on deep rotation when it was released.

JÄTTEbra album, så bra texter, jättefint, toppen, hade gett den 4,5/5 om jag kunde, kommer troligen bli 5/5 när jag läst texterna

3.5

Great album. Classic Dylan

POC: Chillujesz przy spokojnym graniu i nagle harmonijka na full niszczy twoje uszy

bobi zawsze w moim sercu

My two fave Dylan songs on one album. Love.

Certainly one of the least annoying Dylan albums we've had. The singing and songwriting here are really strong and the album just passes by in a pleasant way. The opening song, Meet Me In The Morning, and Shelter From The Storm were the highlights. I was thoroughly surprised by how much of this was an enjoyable listen. That hasn't been the case on other Bob Dylan albums. I would grade this solidly as a 4, but it doesn't have the juice to get it near 5-status, even for the "legendary" Bob Dylan. Very good album though.

I'm not the biggest Dylan guy, but I remember really enjoying this particular album when I was first introduced in college. I think what gets me on this record are two things. First, this is some of the best production I've heard Dylan backed by -- it effectively layers and cleans his (often harsh) voice among beautiful instrumentation so neither overpowers. Second, the songs themselves are just well-written and cohesive. Tangled up in Blue is a solid folksy jam to kick things off. Actually love You're a Big Girl Now too -- such a pretty instrumental. Also love the organ support on Idiot Wind. Meet Me in the Morning is a great little jam. And Shelter from the Storm is probably my favorite song on here. I found this to be a nice, peaceful album and thoroughly enjoyed it. Solid to high 4.

His voice can be so cheesy at times, but it wasn't too bad on this album. Guitar work on display for sure. Still nothing that makes me really understand why he is so renowned. Good album though.

This is the album cover I associate with Bob Dylan. Makes sense too because this has by far been his best album on here even though I have never listed to it fully. Perfect sound level of harmonica that wasn't ear splitting like has been a problem on a lot of his albums. Finally a great sounding Bob singing voice. Excellent song writing as always. Super enjoyable this is a high 4.

I think this is the 7th Dylan album we've had. Appreciate the man for the influence he's had but still not the biggest fan. I do love Tangled Up In Blue though. Really loving Idiot Wind and the way he pronounces it. Meet Me In the Morning reminds me of some song I can't put my finger on, but that guitar and fuzz in the background is glorious. Honestly one of my favorite Dylan songs I've ever heard. This is on par with Highway 61 Revisited for me. Highly enjoyable Bob Dylan but still can't push over the edge for a 5.

Good album

I still haven't got the Dylan bug and so a lot of this album washes over me. Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts (which is probably the least popular on the album) actually really caught me for some reason. Great storytelling as usual.

A song cycle about a heartsick man who, having broken his love's trust, keeps trying to write different songs and inevitably just writes the same song over and over. I mean that as a compliment; this album is perhaps the greatest display of denial, guilt, and preoccupation ever recorded - all the more potent because Our Narrator, Nobel laureate that he is, remembers to show rather than tell his stories. The production is unobtrusive and intimate. And Dylan is so lonesome he could cry.

This was so fine. This is my third Bob Dylan album now and they’ve all just felt the same. I’m clearly not a Bob Dylan girlie but this was pleasant enough to listen to, although nothing really stood out for me.

I reckon this could be my favourite Bob Dylan LP. This album should resonate with anyone who has been through a break-up and allowed themselves to wallow in just feeling bitter and hurt for a while. Idiot Wind in particular is perfectly pitched, launching straight into the tirade with an chord change that catches you right off guard. "I can't feel you anymore - I can't even touch the books you've read." Thrilling stuff, with lyrics and a delivery which holds your attention for just shy of eight minutes. Some of the more mellow tracks do outstay their welcome somewhat ("harmonica ad lib to fade" does wear thin) and the second side does meander a little, but the first side and Shelter From The Storm do more than enough to secure five stars from me.

i dislike a couple songs but the rest are so good it doesn't matter. great album

Solid. Think it will grow on me if I listen to it more but for now it was good. Light 8

Not a fan of Dylan, not much here for me.

Very very close to a 5. One of my favorite Dylan records.

Bluh.

List seems insistent on pushing Bob Dylan to me lately, and I'm STILL not onboard. This is quintessential Bob Dylan. Other albums have surprised me some but this one is 100% what I expect when I hear his name.

Every song is strong, not just the ones that are more well known. Great lyrics, just an excellent album.

For me this is not one of the best albums of Dylan. But still a nice one.

first half is good, but the second half of this album is great

It’s not really my thing.

Feel good. Akustiskt och härliga inslag av munspel. +tangled up in blue

Dylan is great storyteller and lyricist. I enjoyed some songs on this album but for the album was too long and it became tedious to listen to at times. 3.5/5

bobbyd

7/10 - I love tangled up in blue and the rest of the album is pretty good

Too much moaning

I don't like his voice, but his gifts as a songwriter are undeniable.

Один из самых влиятельных альбомов на свете... какая тут еще может быть оценка?

That laugh he does when he does a joke he thinks is funny is getting right on my tits

I mean, it's an out an out classic.

I think everyone should listen to this album once a week or at least once a month. Even the title is poetic and evocative. A whole book could be written about every song. This is Bob Dylan in his full power and glory. The songs are perfect.

Hyvä dylani

No m'agrada com canta, tot i això és un bon disc musicalment. Amb un bon grup darrera. Falta temps per llegir bé les lletres

too... Bob

Heard this one before, always love some Bob Dylan to inspire me to go travel the world

Might have to edit this one in the future, but I think he’s had better bands in other albums but this is my first listen of this album and I’m gonna focus more on lyrics in later listens

Kinda boring. I guess american folk isn't my thing. Would I revisit this: nah.

Ele é legal mas não canta tão bem, mesmo que músicas tipo Shelter from the storm sejam boas, é uma letra interessante

Tangled Up in Blue - 5/5 Simple Twist of Fate - 5/5 You're a Big Girl Now - 5/5 Idiot Wind - 5/5 You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go - 4/5 Meet Me in the Morning - 5/5 Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts - 3/5 If You See Her, Say Hello - 5/5 Shelter From the Storm - 5/5 Buckets of Rain - 4/5 Average score: 4.6/5 (rounding up) i feel like the i'm the only music listener on this planet that isn't a Bob Dylan dickrider. i really haven't been a fan of the bits of his music i've heard. say what you want about his songwriting and influence on music, he's a DOGSHIT vocalist and it's not likely i'll change my mind about that however, this is probably the first album of his that i actually enjoyed for once. enough to forgive his bad singing anyway. we'll see how i like the rest of his discography as they come up, maybe i don't hate this guy's music as much as i thought i did

Gonna give it a few more listens.

Yucky. Very not for me. Something about his voice makes me absolutely hate this. The tracks themselves aren't bad but i really can't stand his voice.

if i lose motivation for listening to 1001 albums a Bob Dylan album will be the reason why

Oh shit I think I love Bob Dylan. Fave song: Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts Honorable Mention: Tangled up in Blue

Wait, folk can be GOOD??? Favourite Song: Tangled Up in Blue Honourable Mentions: Idiot Wind, Lily Rosemary And the Jack of Hearts

its good, has some nice moments. also has moments where the harmonica tries to kill you

I really like Bob Dylan. Like a lot more than I realized before doing this endeavor. His voice is an acquired taste, but his songwriting is so good that I don’t even care. I only knew Tangled up in Blue previously, but I enjoyed this whole album.

This is one of my favorite Dylan albums with Shelter From the Storm and Tangles Up in Blue as my two favorites on the album!

Pretty good

Wonderful record that I’ve had for decades 4-5 for Bob!

His songwriting and emotional delivery is what makes this album so magnetic. He’s a one of a kind force. An acquired taste for sure but objectively he’s an amazing artist to be appreciated.

It’s Dylan…and his voice is hypnotic. It feels like the voice we need now.

As if the sky opened up and the good Lord himself was singing from heaven on high - laying out how exactly it all went down. Bob is playing by a different set of rules here. Subtle brilliance abounds highlighted by the masterful production. But ultimately - this one hits the heart and provides solace for its many follies. 5+

I always thought I’d struggle with this album due to its somewhat austere title and artwork. More fool me for judging a book by its cover - it was actually surprisingly accessible, in part down to some uncharacteristically simple lyrics (although the jury’s still out on this approach as I’m not entirely sure it suits him; I found myself scanning for irony or double-meanings where probably none existed). Anyway, I thought the album started strong but lost a bit of its lustre in the middle. There’s some good stuff on here as per, but not on par with Bob’s best. 3.5

Pretty good

Det är Dylan. Självklart stundtals helt fantastiskt. Simple Twist of Fate är en av mina absoluta favoriter. Men det finns oengagerande partier som bara rullar på. Därför blir det bara en fyra

Rightfully a classic.

Chicken soup for the sick body and soul. I savour Bon Dylan like my morning tea. Best when raining and sad.

Rating: 8.5/10 Another great Bob Dylan album, with amazing storytelling and good instrumentation. The singing is not as good as some of his previous albums as well as the instrumentation, but overall still a great album.

Jesus. The best thing I can say about Bob is that he is more poet than musician, though poets might take issue with that.

I think I once liked this one quite a lot. Couple very good songs. Now I think it's fine. I might like Dylan less the more comfortable he sounds.

I love the lore of Dylan insisting he’s never Revealed Anything About His Whole Self. Actually not sure I had ever listened to this one start to finish. It’s great! Good Bob stuff right here.

Classic

I wasn’t as familiar with this era of Dylan. I saw the year and expected electric. Instead it was a soulful throwback to his folksy roots.

Such a great album. I love listening to all the stories he tells. My favorite is Meet Me in the Morning.

One of the better Dylans

Good album, but not my favorite Dylan - I like much much later Dylan

One of my favorite Bob Dylan albums.

Enjoyed this and will listen again

Quite enjoyable all things come sideted

Pretty solid - stand out tracks being tangled up in blue, shelter from the storm and buckets of rain. The song buckets of rain is a 5 star song!

Masterpiece. Some albums feel too good to review and this is one of those for me. I've always liked Dylan but lately I've been more and more impressed. A lot of these songs have worked there way into my life at different times, but listening to this front to back is truly jarring. Lately I've been listening to Simple Twist of Fate and Idiot Wind. The first verse in Idiot Wind brings me great joy. The punch line "I can't help it if I'm luckyyyyy", but the incredibly bizzare cadence "when they will I can ONly guUUEEssss". In Rolling Thunder Revue I saw him perform Simple Twist of Fate at a retirement home it looks like, and he completly changed the vibe to an upbeat soulful song (would be a great version to cover). But that totally changed my view of the song (On Netflix at the 1 hour 9 minute mark - its sick). Maybe TMI but when my first daughter was born and we finally got home I was playing various songs and Shelter From the Storm came on and my wife started crying tears of joy/relief/gratitude. One of the great moments of my life. That song also plays a pretty crucial role in the album as a relief from a lot of the sorrow and negativity. Dylan brings the charisma, obviously feeling a burst of inspiration from the divorce. One knock on this is that its a divorce album, which can be a bit of a grind. We get it man, its sad. Comparing this to the Marvin divorce album - making a wild assumption but it appears Dylan does his best work under these stressful circumstances and Marvin maybe did a lot of coke and did not. I'm sure you could write an essay on each of these songs so I'll stop here but god damn, thats one great fucking album. I wonder if there is a precedent for such a succesful artist to do their (arguably) best work 15 albums in. I'm going to say there is not. Bravo.

Kinda gay but listening to Shelter from the Storm made me tear up last night on my drive home from work thinking about how much I love my wife. Same with 'You're a big girl now' - even though I know it's about his divorce, I kept thinking about five-year old daughter starting kindergarten next week and being a big girl now and pondering the fleeting nature of life. Anyway, this review sounds like a lot of me me me me me. But the point is, Bob objectively sucks at singing and this really isn't my style of music at al, but somehow it all works well enough to evoke strong and real emotion from not just me, but so many different people from so many different walks of life for all different reasons, all without resorting to schlock or sentimentality. And that's why great art is a miracle.

I remember when my roommate Paul from college gave me a recommendation to listen to Blood On The Tracks. My only real Bob Dylan exposure to that point was Like A Rolling Stone. I remember thinking that I just didnt get the style on most of the tracks and his voice was too much. As time goes on, ive really grown to admire Dylan and the entire sub-folk genre that he sits in (Josh Ritter as a more modern example) This time through, the sequencing really impressed me. The first five tracks on this are fantastic and flow really well into each other. You're A Big Girl Now and Idiot Wind are under appreciated.