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I want to like Bob Dylan but every time I listen I am so disappointed
Ovo je ne znam koji album Dylana već, malo sam skeptična oko toga da je baš toliko zaslužio biti tu 🥲 postanem dosta zasićena od njegovih albuma, iako ne mogu baš reći da je kompletno smeće. 2/5, 3/10.
I can’t tell if I love Idiot Wind or absolutely hate it. I think I love it? The album as a whole is a little one-note, but it feels like something that could grow on me like mold.
Favorite songs: Meet Me in the Morning, Tangled Up In Blue, Shelter From the Storm, "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts", Idiot Wind Least favorite songs: Buckets of Rain 4/5
Again, no.
more Bob Dylan???? Does anyone like this guy???
A solid album, and worth listening to, but not many great songs.
Not bad for Bob Dylan. High 3
It was decent. Dylan’s good, not great
Cool vibes and I can see why it's good but I couldn't really focus on it bc most of the songs sounded similar
Too much content about heartbreak 😭 something I need to be in a very specific headspace to listen to/revisit because a lot of it is tough to listen to
Definitely my favorite Dylan
Pretty good, seems like a Bob Dylan album to me haha. Nothing stood out to much but it was nice to listen to.
Favoriten Simple twist of fate Tangled up in Blue
It's Bob Dylan. I get he's some sort of great songwriter and stuff, but his vocal performance is just so grating on nearly every song he sings. This is probably his best album so it'll get a passing grade from me, but my god, I can't understand why he's so popular. ~ 3 Stars The song that annoyed me the least was "Meet me in the Morning" so that'll make the 1001 playlist.
Ugh. Another Dylan album. I am still of the opinion that Bob Dylan should never have sung a single note. That said, this is probably the best BD album I've heard.... And what I mean is that parts of it approach being bearable. But, still, they aren't. And any vocals that approach being not irritating are offset by some pretty grating harmonica. You know what? Until this 1001 albums endeavor, I can't say I've ever actually heard any Dylan song. Like, do they even play then on the radio? I feel like that that's testament to how terrible Bob Dylan is, and how everyone was just duped into believing he was some kind of great artist, but he's not. It's not pleasant to listen to. It's just not. None of it.
I just can't. I tried but I am not a BD fan at all.
Очень добротный кантри. Лично для меня ощущяется как одна длиннющая песня, но, что парадоксально, совершенно не надоедающая. Из всего прочего могу выделить simple twist of fate — очень светлая композиция. Хотя жанр и не из сферы моих интересов. Вердикт — 4🌟
Good lyrics, good music, super accessible Bob Dylan.
I can’t believe Timothée Chalamet made this album; he’s so talented! (I’m not serious)
3.0/this was fine
What Dylan fan can complain
No notes.
I like it, solid songs.
I was in a contest but I was in a house for so long choking and unable to wallow I forgot what the contest was for and all the other events that had taken place before. I was trying to swallow my medicine but it wouldn't go down so I stuck my finger deep in my throat and scraped it out. I walked into a room t9 get the guy who I was waiting on to call my turn and the room was a resteraunt.. like in a food court but just one resteraunt. There was a glass door that led to another city. I still felt like I was choking when the host finally, who seemed to be ignoring me, asked what he could do for me. I told him I felt like I was choking and having trouble breathing. He looked down my throat and started laughing. I noticed he looked a lot like the comic book artist Erik Larson. He asked me if I ever got beer nuts stwisted in my throat. I said no. Then screamed wake up.
decent. 6.5/10
Possivelmente o melhor disco do Bob Dylan. Um dos mais melódicos, com uma produção extremamente aconchegante e Dylan no auge da sua narrativa. Idiot Wind e Tangled Up In Blue são os maiores destaques.
Gosto bastante do som desse disco, tem uma pegada de banda, mas sempre com a dobradinha violão/gaita de boca no centro das atenções. Repertório fortíssimo, com canções melancólicas e interpretação emotiva. "Idiot Wind" é grandiosa, com um refrão memorável, mas a minha preferida é "You're a Big Girl Now". Um dos melhores dele, top 5 fácil.
Not only is it Bob, it’s top 5 Bob.
Bob in awesome mode. Porch swing music.
A justifiable classic, Dylan at his best. Tangled up in Blue never gets old but I also love the bluesy Meet me in the Morning and the wonderfully bitter Idiot Wind - “As a matter of fact the wheels have stopped, What's good is bad, what's bad is good, You'll find out when you reach the top, You're on the bottom” Peak Dylan, but I’ve knocked one star off because off because of the wretched Christmas song he wrote decades later.
Off the cuff remark: it's Dylan I know it's Dylan but while it's undoubtedly great songwriting it doesn't blow my socks off. Standout track: Tangled Up In Blue Revisit?: Already listened twice Great lyric:"You're an idiot babe, it's a wonder that you still know how to breathe" (Idiot Wind)
- nicht schlecht, schon auch eher gut, aber Bob Dylan klickt einfach nicht so richtig bei mir. Viertes oder fünftes Album von ihm. Im Hintergrund ging es jedenfalls gut, aktiv würde ich aber glaube ich weiterhin nichts von ihm an machen 3/5
I liked that the songs told stories. A gentle way to spend an evening.
top songs: tangled up in blue, idiot wind great lyrics but the singing...
This could be my comfort music 🥲 Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Frista ikkje til gjentakelse
I enjoyed this. I come and go on Bob Dylan, but there's more energy in this album than some of his other work, and it shows. I was skeptical at first, but ended up listening to the entire album without skipping a track. Solid four for me.
This is kitsch, brute-force lyricism contorted to fit over instrumentals that are just happy to be there. I'm sure Bob Dylan plugging in his guitar was a watershed moment for a generation that just got done wetting themselves over Elvis Presley, but I can't understand from this record how Bob Dylan and his songwriting are considered to be legendary, ('Time is a jetplane, it just moves too fast') It's all so gauche and obvious and it makes me scared for the inner life of Dylan fanatics everywhere.
It’s difficult to pass judgment on an album like this after only having listened to it a handful of times. Dylan has laid out a soundtrack to the disintegration of a long standing relationship that is so rich with personal experience that it demands patience to fully appreciate, and to perhaps come to relate to what he’s going through. There’s so much to unpack, but the themes of regret throughout the record are most prominent on my personal favourite ‘Simple Twist of Fate’. It’s a slow and contemplative album, but Dylan’s talent for storytelling is as strong as it ever has been here on tracks like ‘Jack of Hearts’ and ‘Tangled up in Blue’. I’d be happy to revisit this album to see if it hits differently after spending some time with it. For now I give it a high three stars ✨
Blood on the Tracks is Dylan at his most emotionally raw and poetic, delivering a collection of songs that feel deeply personal without ever being plainly autobiographical. Whether it’s the aching If You See Her, Say Hello, the winding heartbreak of Tangled Up in Blue, or the quiet devastation of Simple Twist of Fate, every track is steeped in reflection, regret, and the complexity of love lost. Musically, it’s stripped down and intimate, letting the stories take centre stage. The arrangements are warm and organic—acoustic guitars, soft drums, and the occasional splash of organ—perfectly framing Dylan’s worn, expressive vocals. There’s a quiet power in how understated it all is. Blood on the Tracks isn’t just one of Dylan’s best albums—it’s one of the greatest singer-songwriter records ever made. Honest, wise, and full of beautifully bruised melodies, it’s the sound of someone trying to make sense of their life and inviting you to do the same.
more bob dylan. i wouldn't be surprised if his entire discography is on this list, i swear... this album is effusive and full of emotion; the album was made shortly after dylan's wife left him. it's a folksy breakup album, written in a way only bob dylan can. i really like the sultry and romantic tracks in the album. even as i'm still not used to his voice... his songs are VERY nice to listen to this time around. mans is pouring his heart and soul into these songs.
Forgot headphones so listened on speaker at low volume which I feel isn't fair to this album. Will need to revisit later on but 3 for now as place holder
lol
I can't stomach any more Dylan
Was okay 6/10
Bob dylan always 💯
First time listening to Bob Dylan. Don't know why it took me this long.
This album has somewhat of a cult following. I am not one of those people, but I get it. With the exception of Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts, this is a great album. You know there's a bunch of old dudes sitting around saying, "Blood on the Tracks really got me through some tough times." Must be good, right?
I like some Bob Dylan but not a lot of Bob Dylan
Not my favorite era of Dylan's, but this is still incredible. Tangled Up in Blue was slightly ruined for me because it's so hard to play on the drums on Rock Band 2.
I completely don’t know this guy but this album was good
Thank you, Bob! One of my favourite dylans!
just unreal, i loved it... dylan is finally clicking
73% Best: Tangled up in Blue; Idiot Wind; Meet Me in the Morning Must-Hear? No. This is my favorite Dylan album so far, though. Only 4 more! (oh god)
Great
Maybe the circumstance that I listened to it while napping at the river helped, but I did enjoy it!! New songs only. 3,5/5
at 4.30 am tn i couldn’t sleep anymore and i thought “why not finish today’s album to kill time?” so i put on my airpod (my sister’s lost the other one) and listened to it: luckily for me it worked faster than any sleeping pill could have ever had grazie bob dylan 🙏🏼 3,5/5
Not his best, but I'm not a lyrics guy, so I'm not the best one to ask on this one. Still, I like the guy, so at least a 3
LOVED this one. His voice and the music breathe as one. He also articulates way more in this one compared to the previous one of his I listened to, which was Bringing It All Back Home. 5/5
I respect his lyrical achievements, but poems/short Stories would Work better instead of music. The Same guitar, sometimes harmonica and the Same Bad singing voice. This probably IS His selling Point, that IS Not for me. Idiot Wind pushed me ober the Edge, the singing is that bad
Good folk music and story telling. Another prime selection showing Dylan isn't as annoying as I originally thought him to be based off the few songs I heard prior to this 1001 project.
I don't think I will like a dylan album better than this one
this is the most divorced anyone has ever been.
Classic Dylan.
As soon as this album came into my feed I was already looking forward to hearing 'Tangled Up In Blue'. The rest was equally enjoyable.
Sanat tällä levyllä nousee esiin, selkeä ja helppo seurata mistä Dylan laulaa.
I don't even hate Dylan, but this is...eh? Like, the opening track and Shelter are classics, but I'm struggling to have an opinion otherwise.
Olde timey blues brand Bob Dylan, it’s one of those albums where you wonder what everybody saw in it, and then remember it was 50 years ago.
Bob Dylan has to do somthing special for me to get over the Bob Dylan-ness of his stuff, and this isn't it. Tangled Up in Blue has good memories for me from Rock Band 2, but everything else here basically sounded the same as that. Not coming back here I don't think
Bob Dylan's music is like the perfect office mate – he's always there, never too loud, and somehow makes everything feel slightly more profound. Give him a spin, and you'll be singing along (or not, let's be real, his lyrics can be a bit...out there). Either way, he's the perfect background noise for when you need to pretend to be productive. 4/5 stars – would recommend for work site playlist.
Folk rock / Singer-songwriter Blood on the Tracks is widely seen as one of Dylan’s masterpieces—and one of the most emotionally raw albums in his discography. Released in 1975 after a period of personal upheaval (including his separation from wife Sara), the album is steeped in themes of heartbreak, memory, regret, and reflection. Though Dylan has denied it’s autobiographical, few albums capture the emotional weight of a dissolving relationship quite like this one. Recorded quickly, with some sessions later re-recorded in Minneapolis, the album walks a tightrope between folk minimalism and country-blues. Mid bob dylan album, his voice sounds different than usual, good songwriting though. 4.0
I'm not a big Dylan fan, but this is pretty good.
The first two songs made me think I was about to start loving Bob Dylan from this day on but then the next like 8 songs sounded the exact same, starting getting better towards the end but this album was just the same song for 30 minutes and those 7+ minute songs were just tedious sorry Robert
good, i understand why people listen but not my cup of tea. i don’t like his voice but i appreciate the storytelling vibe of each song
It was like okay. I really liked the guitar. Some of the songs were so samey and just way too long . I did like a couple but just a bit of a bang average album in my humble opinion
i LOVE this, like a lot. transported me back to year 10/11 which is slightly rough but still thoroughly enjoyed!! favourite is simple twist of fate and least favourite is lily, rosemary and the jack of hearts because that one was just a little TOO country for me and there was no need for it to be that long. but yes would choose to put some of these songs on again
finally
The album was great. Heard new Bob Dylan songs. I’ve never heard before as well as an few amazing Classics.
Bob here is in top form. Honestly, for those looking for definitive Dylan, there are several records that fit the bill, but for me, this is the one.
Ten years on from the seismic shock of appearing on stage at the Newport Folk Festival playing an electric guitar (gasp!) Bob returned to playing mostly acoustic for this album. This is the classic Dylan sound of guitar, harmonica and those familiar vocals, plus a comparatively restrained backing band. Dylan always denied that any of the lyrics were autobiographical but given that he was in the middle of a marriage breakdown at the time it’s hard not to speculate about some of them. As always, they are complex with multiple layers of meaning and literary allusions, especially on Tangled Up In Blue that explores different interpretations of the title phrase and casually name drops “some poet from the 13th century” set on top of a simple repeated guitar riff. I wonder if those outraged folkies ever returned to this album and asked themselves what they were so upset about back in 65? Bob-tastic!
I feel like after 3 or 4 albums from Dylan we get it. Yes, Dylan is a great songwritter, but do we need his full discography here? Sometimes this list feels like it was done by a lazy ass who want to look clever: "let's stack 10 albums of Dylan, 10 of Springsteen, the whole Beatles discography" and so on, so you can have like 200 records pretty easily with a small bunch of artists without sweating too much. I'd have prefer to have a greater diversity and only 1 or 2 significant albums from these people. (I'll copy this for future review if you don't mind.)
Fav: Idiot Wind
Another singer-songwriter thing + country.
Very Bob Dylan-ish, to be expected. Sounds okay, but gets boring. As per usual, I'm not gonna try to get what he's signing about, I'm not here for foreigner sang poetry.
bobby did good later half more my vibe something abt loud harmonica and too raw of vocals hurts my head sometimes but heat
My first Bob Dylan album!
Definitely his best 70s album. This time around made me appreciate Buckets of Rain a whole lot more. This is for the maudlin types like me.
One of the less known (for me) and not as good albums by Bob Dylan. It definitely features more instruments and is at times closer to rock then blues. But ultimately, it doesn't fit as well as one would have liked. This record is just too normal. Without his name on it, this album would be quickly forgotten, I assume. I'm forgetting it as we speak.
Sometimes I can't stand Bob Dylan's voice, other times it's the most beautiful and unique thing I've ever heard. In a music fight though Joni Mitchell would (and did) win. One of the greatest musical storytellers of our time.
nicht high genug für den scheiss
decent, not great 2,5* if i could
Snuck this one in by 5am before Spotify went down today - all the while I was rejoicing to myself “Bobby finally locked in!” It only took him an affair in which he ruined his marriage to drop the rambly “leopard skin pillbox hat” style jingles. The contents of Blood On The Tracks are relatively more streamlined, accessible, and most of all, grounded. Not only did I enjoy the grounded nature of these songs much more than his previous works, I even found some of them to be very forthcoming and blunt. It seems like Dylan’s focus for this album rotates around three people: himself, his wife at the time, and the lady he is having an affair with. There’s a handful of reframings and fantastical stories, but all of those tales are clearly about this pod of three people. “Simple Twist Of Fate” is probably the first example of that forthcoming nature of this album (it’s so funny that he’s denied these songs being autobiographical in the past). “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” is another favorite of mine and maybe the most catchy of this bunch. “Lily, Rosemary and the Jack Of Hearts” is the most fun song for sure. Lastly, “Buckets Of Rain” has is a great closer, with a little acoustic riff that sounds like a melancholy version of that “In The Summertime” song and Reddit confirms that I’m not alone in hearing it. Thank you Bob for planting your two feet back down on earth and singing from the heart
Similar to "The Doors" and "Morrison Hotel", this was a bit on the mellow side and didn't really move much away from the template in terms of style. Could see it as maybe a 3 at a stretch, but will receive a 2.
Think I would need to listen to this 5 more times before it clicks and I absorb the lyrics. Initial reaction is it's solid but not something I would seek out. 3/5.
Pretty solid album - never really liked Bob Dylan's voice for some reason. He's very nasally. But over time, it's become more charming. And the production is very solid.
never liked his voice. Shelter from the storm was my favorite
Tangled Up in Blue is probably my favorite Dylan song, and this is right up there for my favorite album of his as well. It's honestly so hard to pick his best album, it always seems to change for me. Idiot Wind and Shelter from the Storm are my next two favorites on this one, but there's not a weak song on here. Rating: 4.9
Nope.
This is another one of those albums where if you like the artist, then it's enjoyable. However, if you find Dylan's nasally whiny wailing detestable, then you're not going to like it. Personally, I'm a bit impartial to Ol Bobby, so I found it enjoyable enough; a couple good songs, a couple songs that sound like alley cats in heat. I don't think I'd go seek it out on my own though.
3.7 , First time hearing it (long time beatles fan, and around that era, not particularly Bob Dylan's fan). Yes, I like it, lyrics are great (add a lot to the artifact), I like the folky style of dylan. And I also get that Dylan's way of singing is not for everybody... (I did not liked it at the beginning, but the power of his lyrics made me overcame that). Will listen again :)
3.5 stars -- folk/bluegrass is not my favorite genre but i did enjoy this album. it had good cohesiveness and a couple songs that really made me feel like i was back in Iowa in the early 2000s, when times just seemed so much easier. Added 2 songs to the playlist - Simple Twist of Fate & Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts
Honestly, I get a little tired of Bob Dylan's whining voice. When he hits, he hits. I just dont feel this record as much as everyone else does.
I didn't like this much. Was just waiting for it to end, no standout tracks for me
Blood on the Tracks, Bob Dylan's 1975 album, undeniably pulses with the essence of the songwriter, featuring poignant and introspective lyrics that many associate with his tumultuous divorce. However, despite moments of lyrical brilliance, the musical production and overall cohesion of the album, when compared to his mid-60s creative peaks (Highway 61 Revisited, Blonde on Blonde), position it as a merely average work within his vast and canonical discography, failing to reach the level of his true masterpieces.
I just don't get the appeal of Bob Dylan. I was switching off all the time listening to this shit - up until the harmonica parts, where I would be jumpscared back into focus. And for those going on about the storytelling and lyrics and all that, if I wanted to story I'd go read a book. It's better than that highway album because I don't think his vocals are as bad on this, and the harmonica, whilst still shite, isn't blaring down my ears so that's nice. Generous 2
One of the best records ever made and still not even this man’s best
It's alright. Most of the songs sound the same. Stand out song - tangled up in blues
Doesn't feel as douchy as his earlier albums, but he ruins my goodwill to him by making every one of these songs longer than they need to be. God he's so annoying.
Dylan was always a great story teller with a rough singing voice. Still to the plus with this early stuff
Recognized most of the songs from compilations but had never listened to this album. It personifies some of my favorite things and least favorite things about Bob Dylan. No new songs made an impression on me but I enjoyed the album overall.
Blood on the Tracks is one of the better Dylan albums I've listened to—and I say that as someone who already considers himself a Dylan fan. I knew a handful of the songs going in, but this was my first time hearing the full album start to finish. It’s raw, emotional, and lyrically sharp in that classic Dylan way. There’s a depth here that sticks with you, and even the songs I hadn’t heard before hit hard. Solid listen all the way through. Favorite Song: Idiot Wind
Not for me
Classic album from a legend.
It's funny. I used to love Bob Dylan. I just can't imagine putting this on and listening on my own. Don't get me wrong, this album is great. I can't decide if my tastes have changed or if music as a whole has.
Idk nice but I’m not in the mood!!
Complaining that Blood on the Tracks isn't my favourite Dylan album is like complaining about the colour of the defibrillator someone is using as you lie motionless on the pavement outside the library. This album is brilliant, life changing, expansive. It is everything. Its deep cuts would be headline hits for other artists. And then there are the bigs ones. Shelter from the Storm; Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts; Tangled Up in Blue; You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go; If You See Her, Say Hello ... feed these electrons directly to my ventricles and maybe through his pain I will live again. I do see this album as a little more of a "bag of songs" compared to the more holistic works of say Highway 61 Revisited or Blonde on Blonde. But no bother. This is an easy 5.8 stars.
Helt ok, men framförallt de jag hört innan som jag gillar mest
Remembering my 'Highway 61 Revisited' review, talking about how I wished the mix was more balanced. 'Blood On The Tracks' seems a lot more put together, and don't get me wrong these are great songs, this is a great album, but I wonder if the best Dylan is the most disheveled Dylan. Like how the best tacos seem to come from the sketchiest trucks. Yeah this one just feels more tame. Just natural with getting older I guess.
This album has a lot weight around it form a legendary standpoint. The songwriting is beautiful. Dylan’s voice, as almost always, is bizarre. But he manages to take deep songwriting, an impenetrable voice and sparse musicality and make it accessible.
It's fine? I don't know, I just don't connect with Bob Dylan, I'm weird like that.
So glad to see this on here, it’s always been my favorite Dylan album. Top 10 All time for sure
Great writing, but the music--especially Dylan's voice--is not for me.
Not a huge Dylan fan but this is a great album
Ne mogu da vjerujem da ovo govorim ali tangled up in blue nije grozna pjesma stvarno. Samo što je poslije nje sve gore i gore. I onda se još ubaci blentava usna harmonika i dodatno pokvari. Vokali dno dna logično. Ne kontam hype još uvijek.
One of the last great Bob Dylan Albums. Feels like he's in his element here doing all of the things that have made him so great for so long
The Best thing about bob dylan are bob dylan covers.
It was alright
Bob Dylan Bob Dylaning
Some of the classics of my youth that have popped up here - Rumours, Murmur - have instantly evoked nostalgia, amusement, or wistfulness. This one still gets me in a place that feels present, live, and meaningful. From the first chord on the album, I am engaged.
One of my favorite albums. I find it flawless and Dylan's best. I once went as Shelter from the Storm to one of our friend group's infamous theme parties...this was come as a Bob Dylan song.
Leaving aside the issues of Dylan's genius and his voice, there are some pretty good songs on here (and a couple of duds). I'd give it a 4.5 if I could.
Certified Divorce Classic
can't remember hating bob dylan that much
Torturous
Not my favorite Dylan. I think tracks 1,2,6,9,10 are my favorites. The thing about the later Dylan albums that I don’t like as much as his early electric albums (that amusingly pissed off the folk purists) is the lack of dynamism. His writing is, for the most part, strong enough to carry the rather monotonous instrumentation but I found myself missing the energy from that electric period. What I appreciate is the world weariness that came in his age in regards to the stories he’s unspooling, I just yearn for the energy he had about 10 years prior. If you have an issue with his vocal performance, I have some words: You’re a big baby. Grow up. Open your mind up. And finally, skill issue on the listeners’ part.
What little I've listened to of Bob Dylan in the past has never left me with a good impression of him. As a benchmark of album goodness, I determine whether it has any songs I would like to hear again. I can say with absolute certainty that there isn't a single track on this album where I feel like my life would be diminished were I to never hear it again. The instrumentals are fine, even good in many songs. But every single song would be improved by the removal of Dylan's singing. He sounds like he's drunkenly improvising on every song, constantly throwing in chaotic shifts of volume and emphasis on words. The last hour of karaoke at a Wisconsin bar sounds significantly more polished than anything that comes out of Dylan's mouth. I hate that there are 7 Bob Dylan albums on this list, but I look forward to maybe finding one song that I like from him. Least disliked song: Shelter from the Storm
I enjoy music with a narrative, but its weakness is that songs easily grow repetitive, especially when instrumentation isn't varied across verses. Most of the tracks on Blood on the Tracks suffer from this. I wanted to enjoy Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts, but it drags on and on with the same instrumental accompaniment and walking bass line. Even when the instrumental texture is a bit more interesting, as it is on Tangled up in Blue, the repetition grows tiresome. Simple Twist of Fate, with its lyrics over a sparse acoustic guitar and bass, is a fine example of song*writing*, but the main variation from verse to verse comes from Dylan's vocal expression, which I cannot say is his strength. I'm sure for some, his vocal quality adds a sense of "authenticity" to his songwriting, but I would disagree. He overuses the same method of emphasizing specific words or syllables in a sort of loud, whining whoop throughout the album, and it doesn't contribute to any powerful emotional affect when coupled with the lyrics. For example: (Idiot Wind) Daydreamin' 'bout the way things sometimes ARE / Visions of your chestnut mare / Shoot through my head and are makin' me see STARS (You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go) I've only known careless love / It always has hit me from BELOW etc, etc, throughout the entire album... Overall, I thought the tracks with electric backing were much more enjoyable than the acoustic tracks. The instrumental textures are more interesting, and there is something to focus on other than Dylan's vocals. Despite suffering from nearly all of the issues enumerated above, Shelter From the Storm proved to be my favorite on Blood on the Tracks. At least, it is possibly the only track on the album in which Dylan doesn't use his annoying whoop to overemphasize unimportant words or rhymes. The lyrics are good, and the acoustic accompaniment works well with them in this case. Stephen Stills apparently said of Dylan, "He's a good songwriter ... but he's no musician." There is no better way to sum up my feelings on Dylan's performance in Blood on the Tracks.
Definitely sounds dated. Not sure how I feel about the harmonica as an instrument. He has an interesting voice… better than Bruce Springsteen’s.
Thoroughly enjoyable, though I find Dylan mostly a 'background vibes' kind of music. Tangled Up in Blue was the first song by him that I really enjoyed as a teenager, and I still love it.
2. Not a big fan of Bob Dylan, but I still enjoy the guitar, harmonica and chord progression in the songs in general. The opening of the album is also pretty weak. I think Bob Dylan albums are better when the lyrics aren't so literal. Most of the songs on this album have lyrics that don't have a deeper meaning I guess. I don't know if It's because I dislike Bob Dylan or not but this album was kinda bad, maybe just ok. Favorite Song: Meet me in the Morning Least Favorite Song: Tangled up in Blue Overall Score: 3/10
Good
Not bad at all, I thought I would hate this
Good
Meh
Classic, unique. I appreciate the poetic lyrics. Nasal, gritty vocals. Somewhat grating.
Good
Sounded like Bob Dylan. Nothing stood out but I didn't dislike it either.
Heard two songs from this album already prior to listening.
awesome
Liked the lyricism on this one a lot more but can’t say I love his voice
That's what I'm talking about. Greatness. Perfection. It's a 5/5 It's a 10/10 Have a great day you all
I'm a fan of folk, and a fan of Bob Dylan so this was a pretty easy listen. I wasn't sure during the album if I was going to rate it a 3 or a 4, but when the album ended and I found myself still listening to Bob Dylan, figured I better go with 4
It was a nice album. Definitely better than a 2, but not quite a 4 in my book. But it was nice to listen to a full Bob Dylan album.
another classic dylan album.
Classic album with classic songs. Tangled Up In Blue, Simple Twist of Fate, and Shelter From the Storm are just incredible. It's hard to believe he had so many albums before this. Prolific. But, if you don't like Bob Dylan, this won't change your mind. It's got all the stereotypes. Ooohhhhhh plus harmonica plus ten verses. They're all great, I love them. But it's prototypical BD.
One of my favorites of his. An album chock full of Dylan classix. Drawbacks are his atonal singing gets a little tiring after a full album, and I can’t forgive sneaking on a boring 12-bar blues song (“Meet Me In the Morning”). Standouts: “Simple Twist of Fate”, “Shelter From the Storm”, “Buckets of Rain”
An easy five stars for me. One of my favorite albums, occasionally my favorite Dylan. I guess the question is, why? Why has this been such a critical darling forever, and why do I love it? The lyrics mostly make little sense, the playing is adequate but not blowing anyone away, and the singing is….Bob Dylan. I think it’s because even if you don’t quite understand what he’s singing about (and I think he rarely does either) Dylan is an impressionist painter with words. He gives you an idea of a story or a mood and you fill in the gaps yourself. That could be lazy or ineffective, but he’s got a certain mystical quality to his writing that just works just enough to get you in the mood for creativity. I dunno. He’s somehow a master, and no one has really recreated this sort of songwriting in my mind.
Great lyrics, boring music.
Hey timothee
Another solid 4 from Dylan
Music good - I can't stand his singing style though.
Likte det ganske godt. Fikk ikke gjort noe dypdykk. Derfor får det en ikke-bindende 3er
Kind of spent the entire time wishing this was country music instead. I’m sure the lyrics are great, blah blah go read a book
1. Shelter from the storm 2. Tangled up in blue/meet me in the morning 3. If you see her, say hello
Great songwriting, mediocre-to-bad singing. But that's just Bob Dylan in a nutshell, I guess. I enjoyed it.
Admittedly I listened this while working and I already struggle with following lyrics on the first few listens. I'm a music-first listener. With that being said, I think this was a solid record with a few songs standing out. Overall it feels a bit slower and less energy. I absolutely loved Highway 61 Revisited because the music and energy grabbed me which helped me pay better attention to the songs/lyrics. With Blood On The Tracks I found myself not paying attention to the album at all for parts. My fav songs were Tangled up in Blue, Idiot Wind, Meet Me in the Morning, and Buckets of Rain
This is my second favorite Bob Dylan records and honestly just one of my favorite albums of all time. To me this is kind of the apex of what Dylan is good at. Great song writing, with folk, blues and rock composition. I think it's a perfect revisit of what he became known for in the 60s, but when he finally comes back to this record it's a new Bob Dylan. A better, more refined and mature Bob Dylan. I like almost every song on this record, but its the book ends that stand out the most. Tangled Up in Blue is brilliant and Simple Twist of Fate is such a perfect follow up. In the same fashion, Shelter from the Storm is one of my all time favorite songs. Its brilliant. Its perfect storytelling, but the follow up of Buckets of Rain is the really cherry on top.
The Jester sure can strum a ballad; got a few more here off Blood On The Tracks. A guy in the dorm at UNH had the album, but the only songs that ever got played were Tangled Up In Blue and Jack of Hearts which were both too long for radio play at the time, so ya never heard them (unless you were down the hall at Alexander Hall.) I think the last time I heard JoH was at UNH, just forgot about it until this listen. And if Idiot Wind isn’t about his ex-wife I’ll be dag-nabbed. Enjoyed the album despite the whining. (2.65*s)
Emotional, poetic, and a contrast of both optimism and despair, it's the quintessential breakup album of the 70's. More personal and creative than previous Dylan sets, this one is really good. "Shelter from the Storm" is absolutely crushing it, "Jack of Hearts" is another great one here. Dylan is def an acquired taste and I've apparently acquired it. A more polished 2.70 for B-onthe-Ts.
Bobby D puts out a more sentimental album with "Blood on the Tracks" compared to his earlier freewheelin' days. "Tangled Up In Blue" is arguably his best track and starts this one off. The rest may not have made the hit list or best of albums but they are all pretty listenable. With the ocean of work Dylan has I have just dipped a toe in. I'll let the list provide me a sampling of his work and if there a few more like this one, I'll be good...2.65.
Even if it isn't my thing this is closer to the Dylan sound that I associate him with. Blood On The Tracks is probably his most competent album in my eyes. It opens with Tangled Up In Blue which is one of his best songs. From there it's a lot of his signature folk with acoustic guitar, harmonica and simple backing beats. There are a couple of decent tracks in the mix that are worth a listen. Blood On The Tracks is probably the best execution of Dylan's signature formula so I have no issue with it being on this list. This is one of the few examples of a Dylan album that I don't have to suffer through after 15 minutes. Not looking forward to more Dylan but I'll try to go in with an open mind. 1.94
Was OK, not a big fan but remember this well
This is another album I wish I could talk to my Dad about. It came out the year after he graduated high school, I know he was in to this. I want to know his favorite songs. He always told the story about how he went to Bob Dylan's "last tour ever," and then felt like he deserved compensation because he went on to keep touring for decades after that. All that being said, I really enjoyed this album. It doesn't have the nostalgia/sentimentality that 'Freewheelin' has for me, probably because I haven't listened to it nearly as much. It feels a bit more polished, more rock, but still just as soulful...and bluesy? His voice, paired with the harmonica feels like blues music to me. He's another incredible story teller. I tend to overlook lyrics and go off vibes and melodies, but it's hard not to get pulled in to the words he's saying. It's like he's teaching you something you need to learn.
Blood on the Tracks is the most focused collection of songs in Dylan’s catalog, and his greatest artistic achievement in terms of crafting a structured, thematic piece of work. In the throes of a major life shift, Bob accurately conveys every emotion and coping mechanism that comes with the dissolution of a long-term relationship. Throughout these ten songs, he expresses bitterness (both understandable and irrational), replays multiple scenarios with a seemingly impossible balance of confusion and clarity, admits fault while not being afraid to place blame on other parties, resigns himself to mournfulness, and occasionally offers the glimmer of hope or optimism that you can only believe so much coming from a damaged lover. Conceptually, it’s a total success, but what elevates this record to its rarefied brilliance is the astonishing execution of the material. For as great as the lyrics are across the board, Bob graces every single song with a melody that’s just as good, and furthermore, delivers a cogent, passionate vocal on each one. Regardless of which tracks derive from the original New York sessions (shoutout to Tony Brown’s exceptional bass work on these songs in particular) or the last-minute Minneapolis sessions, the soundscapes provide the right amount of musicality and tunefulness without detracting from the lyrics’ emotional impact. I suppose each statement in the last two paragraphs should have the obligatory “in my opinion” attached to it, given the subjectivity of art in general. This has been a subjective ranking, after all. More so than any other Dylan record, though, the heights of Blood on the Tracks feel about as close to objective or undeniable as possible. For me, it’s apparent right from the opening of “Tangled Up in Blue”; I’m completely hooked even before Bob’s flawless lyric, vocal, and melody enter. The blend of acoustic and electric guitars with Gregg Inhofer’s subtle keyboard pad is a sound as glorious as anything ever committed to tape, and anchors the nearly-six-minute journey with sheer elegance. After all these years, it’s still a top 20 Dylan track for me. “Simple Twist of Fate” and “Shelter from the Storm”, both from the New York sessions, also rank among my top 20, and deserve every bit of praise they’ve received over the last 50 years. Bob’s storytelling and imagery are as effective as they’ve ever been on these two tracks, with both receiving an added boost of distinct, dynamic emotionalism. “You’re a Big Girl Now” and “If You See Her, Say Hello” are equally stunning and particularly devastating, featuring two of the most impressive vocal performances on the record. And with all due respect to the numerous instances of first-class songwriting between John Wesley Harding and Planet Waves, “Idiot Wind” is Bob’s most ambitious, industrious accomplishment since Blonde on Blonde, and for my money, an absolute triumph. To this day, the last verse never fails to make me shake my head in awe (“You’ll never know the hurt I’ve suffered/Nor the pain I rise above/And I’ll never know the same about you/Your holiness or your kind of love/And it makes me feel so sorry”). Hell, I even love the occasionally-maligned “Meet Me in the Morning”. The blues have been a large part of Bob’s musical DNA from day one, so it seems fitting to me that he would include a blues number on an album centered around heartbreak. I dig everything about it, especially Bob’s soaring vocal and the perfect tones of each electric guitar. It’s never felt out of place to me, and regardless of how much love is given to the outtake “Up to Me”, I wouldn’t trade this track for anything. I must admit that I gravitate towards a few alternate takes of these songs. Give me take two from the New York sessions of “Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts”, featured on More Blood, More Tracks. As much as I love the album cut of “You’re a Big Girl Now”, I return even more to the outtake originally issued on Biograph. It’s even a close call on “Idiot Wind”; the album version is a top 30 Dylan track for me, due in part to his fiery delivery and excellent band performance, but I like the acoustic version from The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 at least just as much. But really, it’s basically irrelevant at this point. We’re talking about Blood on the Tracks here. I could sit here and attempt to further delineate the majesty of these songs, but there’s nothing I could say to do any of them justice, and most anyone reading this understands the overwhelming power of this album anyway. I feel truly lucky to live in a world where Blood on the Tracks exists. I’ll never take it for granted. Least favorite track: “Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts”. To my ears, this one has always felt more out of place than “Meet Me in the Morning”. I don’t dislike it; it’s an intriguing story (one that honestly still confounds me) and another solid vocal from Bob. After living with this album for decades, it’s continued to grow on me. But every now and then, the organ still feels over-prominent to me, especially given the song’s length (one of the main reasons I much prefer the acoustic take). It’s the only track that wouldn’t land in my top 100 Dylan songs. Favorite track: “Buckets of Rain”. From a compositional standpoint, my answer would be “Tangled Up in Blue”, “Simple Twist of Fate”, “Idiot Wind”, or “Shelter from the Storm”, all of which are among my top 30 favorite Bob songs. But there’s a magic to this song, both on its own and in context of the record, that deeply affects me every single time I listen to it. The musical conversation taking place between Dylan’s magnificent guitar work and Brown’s dancing bass line is simply one of the most serene sounds ever captured. Bob’s vocal is as wistful and splendidly straightforward as the lyrics, and each line, no matter how simple, packs such a strong emotional punch. It’s the perfect closing track for this record, and often closes out any Dylan playlist I make. A top 10 personal favorite for me. Pure greatness. 5+/5
Oh Bob - you are a genius xxxx
Jaime: no me gusta bob dylan ( necesita tener 50 años) Nuria: Soy una vieja me gusta Bob Dylan ( No necesita tener 50 años)
Classical Classic of Rock Music
Never really listened to Bob Dylan but thought the album was really lovely. Shelter by the storm made the playlist so it gets 5*
Enjoyed this more than I thought I would
Not my favorite Dylan album.
The album has one of the songs of his I like the most, right at the start ("Tangled Up In Blue".) Solid Bob Dylan album, great songs lyrically, but man, that voice just... gah. Top tracks: "Tangled Up In Blue," "Simple Twist Of Fate," "Shelter From The Storm"
Once again Bob Dylan pens some incredibly poetic tales, accompanies them with a great blend of acoustic and electric instruments, and nearly ruins the whole thing with his shrill vocals. Tangled Up in Blue is a masterpiece and I don't mind his voice so much there. There are other songs where everything, including his vocals, come together just right - Simple Twist of Fate, Shelter from the Storm. But then there are songs like Idiot Wind, or should I say EEE-yid-i-ot Wind. Ugh. Meet Me in the Morning had a great blues sound but some tough vocal moments. Dylan is brilliant, but not perfect. A little too far away from perfection on this one.
The 1001 has shown me that I like Bob Dylan, but I question how necessary this album was to include. Sure, I get the history - it was Dylan's comeback album so it might have "historic" significance, but it's not so different from his 60s writing to warrant including it. It didn't help that a few of the songs were a little on the long side (e.g., Idiot Wind, which got a little grating after a while, and Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts) and honestly I found most of Side 2 pretty boring (except Shelter from the Storm - nice track, good lyrics). It's a shame, too, because I really enjoyed the first few tracks, particularly Tangled Up in Blue and Simple Twist of Fate. On the one hand, I want to call it a 4 with the aim of digging deeper, but I'm ready to move on, which makes it a 3.
It's my fav Dylan album. So beautiful in its execution and storytelling 5⭐
Now I have never listened to any 70's music, but this album was special. The storytelling is amazing, the long songs hit the hardest
Shelter from the Storm is my favorite, but Tangled up in Blue was also very good
Okay I know I totally shat on the last Bob Dylan album, but this album was VERY enjoyable. I still don't think Bob Dylan is a great vocalist, but this album works overall. The songwriting is great and it is so fun. Most of this album being about his relationship with his estranged wife, Sara, is so impactful and you can tell in his voice. I'm gonna give it a 3 rounded down but it is actually a 3.5. Liked Songs: "Tangled up in Blue" , "Simple Twist of Fate" , "Idiot Wind' , "If You See Her, Say Hello" , "Shelter from the Storm"
liked songs: Bob Dylan can't sing and this album proves it. This actually blows. I can't even say that the songwriting is decent, because it's not. 1.5
Best Dylan album yet. I haven't listened to them all, but this one had bangers, ballads and bars. Great album. Some songs, like Meet Me in the Morning feel like they could have been recorded in the last 15 years. Best Songs: Meet Me in the Morning, Shelter from the Storm, Buckets of Rain Worst Songs: NA
Good shit
"Tangled Up In Blue" is truly one of Dylan's best.
I must say, after hearing many Dylan albums on this list, that I kinda felt tired about the prospect of hearing *another* Dylan album. Luckily this one was great, probably one of his best.
I'm not the biggest Dylan fan, but I think this is my favorite one so far. Low 4.
I don't usually like folk, but this one was so good I'm gonna replay it a few times, and I didn't even pay attention to the lyrics
Dylan has a very distinct sound- you know it's his voice and style right off the bat. A couple of hits on this album and a lot of nice songs overall. 3.5/5
I enjoyed this. It was further evidence that I've been wrong to write Dylan off on the basis of his most commonly played tracks. I loved "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts" in particular.
i really wanted to like this album but it just didn't work on me....
It's a tough album to write about besides just saying listen to it. My favourite album Dylan made. It's got depth and honesty and emotion. Beautiful album and worth including on the list for sure.
In my youth I had his Greatest Hits cassette from 1967. I've never heard this album. I only knew the amazing track that is Shelter From the Storm. Simple Twist of Fate - put me in a creative mood. Meet Me in the Morning - A blues song that sounds genuine. Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts-I was expecting to find out Paul Simon was involved with this song. Buckets of Rain - put me in a meditative state. Every track has something interesting going on. This is an album. Great cover art. Great song writing and Dylan as always is using his voice as an instrument. The audio quality is on another level. I'd like to revisit this album.
Wonderful and chill album.
I liked this. Not sure I'd listen to it very much on its own but I wouldn't turn a song off during shuffle.
Typischer Dylan-Sound. Mich hat es nicht vom Hocker gehauen. Zwar nichts, was stört, aber auch nichts was heraussticht. 3/5
Truly have never really sat down to listen to any Bob Dylan music. I do know of him and know a couple tracks but don't know much of his discography. Something about this has me attached not wanting to change this. Pretty good though.
I think the critics that contributed to these selections are the largest collection of Dylanites amassed in one space. But about the album. Not bad. :)
Another fantastic Dylan album. Tangled up in Blue and Shelter from the Storm are two of my favorite Dylan tunes, which help elevate this album to 5 stars in my mind.
This is the fourth Bob Dylan album that has been generated and I still firmly cannot grasp how this man became regarded as one of the greats. This album wasn't as bad as some others, but good lord, there is nothing special about any of it. Just sounds like some bozo telling stories with a guitar. Not unlistenable, but not amazing in any way.
This is another artist whose level of Fame I just don't understand. This genre should be right up by alley. He seems like a great musician and songwriter but the purposeful stylized, dissonant singing absolutely kills me. I really enjoyed the single song in the album where he decided to sing on pitch all the way through: Meet Me in the Morning.
Superb album. Dylan at his absolute best. I love it.
already listened to this in 2024. two out of five.
Although I never cared for any of the Bob Dylan albums I got previously, this one was pretty good. His song writing is showcased well and his guitar playing is stellar.
Bob Dylan at maybe his lowest point is also Bob Dylan at his highest point. This record is a perfectly written and spectacularly performed rendition of how it feels when you're playing Fortnite with your friends and they all drive away in a car, leaving you to die downed and alone in the storm. Or when your wife leaves you, I guess that sucks too.
The writing here is simply amazing. This is him “going back to his roots” and it’s done really well. Really great album cover too.
Should go on the albums to listen to at least 1001 times before you die list.
His most expressive and vulnerable album, and his singing (yes, I said singing) is top-notch. Heartbreakingly beautiful songs and amazing performances. If you listen to this and don't love Dylan, you never will.
Years ago when I first listened to Bob Dylan, I didn't care for him or his music very much. I am still not sure if it was because I was told I wasn't supposed to like his voice, or I was told he was "fine" from others. I just have a distinct memory of knowing I wasn't supposed to like him. So I didn't. Over the years, I would run into Bob Dylan songs now and then and think, "this is the guy I'm not supposed to like?" I'm not sure why I held that notion for so long, but after a while, the dam broke, I listend to more and more of his songs and albums, and can say, without a doubt, he is very much worth listening to. This album is great! It's pretty rare that I'll give an album of the day more than two or three listens, but this one was playing on loop, all day long. 5/5
If you played a clip of Bob singing the words "Idiot Wind" and asked me to tell you what he was saying I would never in a million years guess correctly.
I’ve never sat down and listened to a Dylan album. Tangled Up In Blue is a great opener. The whole album is pretty good. He had a great melodic sense, good lyrics, and a great accompanying band. Simple but effective. Shelter From the Storm is another highlight. Pretty good album.
Trodde det var en lätt femma men andra halvan är så jäkla slö
Solid album that I quite enjoyed. A lot of really good tracks without any real bangers.
It’s a classic, not his best but very good
I feel Bob Dylan you had to be there at the time its just not very interesting and lost my attention quickly.
Excellent on a Dylan scale. God knew if he gave Bob Dylan vocal talent, he’d be too powerful.
Distinct, wild, instant classic.
Better than the previous Bob Dylan album I listened to
Bob Dylan aint so bad after all. this was short enough where I could appreciate the rhythms and instrumentals but I still hate his voice
I like bob and his iron sandwich
Great stuff from Mr. Zimmerman but doesn’t quite hit like some of his others. Maybe more time to grow on this one and it could be a 5 star
Not much to say, bob hits it on the head with this one, even if it was meant to be a bit folkyer originally I like this version a lot regardless so suck it Jean
Niet zijn grootste fan maar dit was gewoon fijn om naar te luisteren. Werd er erg zen en chill van
ik deed wel een backflip toen ik zag dat dit het album van vandaag was TANGLED UP IN BLUE!
Bob😍
Renowned to be a dark album when Bob Dylan was going through a divorce. Having said that, some great songs. Tangled up in Blue is a great opener. There is an emotional punch to each song and it is one of Bob Dylan's most accessible albums.Bob Dylan will always be a marmite artist, given his style but this album warrants a listen and may just change people's minds.
This is my FIFTH Bob Dylan album. FIVE. And is this one gonna be any good?! OH MY GOD IT IS! It’s so good! It’s his best album! It’s tight and sounds so good. BOB! We did it!!! BOOOOB!!!
Hate. it.
Could maybe be a 5. Sounds great production wise. Vocals obnoxious at times. Feels like a grower and know it's a classic, but a 4 for now.
As far as Dylan goes, this album feels a lot less catchy and a lot more ballady than some of the others. I'm not going to do the thing that everyone does where they say that Dylan's voice sucks, because I actually like his voice on the catchy songs. Ballady songs, however, not so much. Side note: can we just say that putting some form of the word blood into the name of your album makes it 1000% cooler. Example: Rolling stones - Let it bleed RHCP - blood sugar sex magic Slayer- Reign in Blood Mastodon- Blood and Thunder Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
I do love me some Bobby and Blood on the Tracks is no different. The fantastic storytelling over blues/country/folk is always a great combo. I will say it isn't my favorite as I do love more 60s stuff from Dylan. Fav Tracks: "tangled up in blue" "idiot wind" "shelter from the storm"
Fantastic album. Bob was still very much in the height of his writing power for this album and it's a delight throughout.
нещо на фон го пуснах ,беше добре, ама не ме грабна. някой път и повече шанс ще му дам
I'm beginning to dread receiving Bob Dylan albums, and there's still 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 more I've yet to receive! That being said, "Blood On The Tracks" was surprisingly easy to listen to. I think I've began to appreciate Bob Dylan's music more since watching "A Complete Unknown" biopic. Nonetheless, I still think Dylan's a sleazy asshole. His guitar's super jingle-jangly, which is desired. Dylan's vocals are not the greatest though. He sounds like AC/DC's Brian Johnson on "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." That was not complimentary. Akin to Nick Drake, while I can fathom Bob Dylan's talent, I simply don't enjoy his music generally speaking.
While it's not my favorite Bob Dylan album, it was still an enjoyable listen. There were really no standout songs, which is why I went with a 3 instead of a 4. I prefer it when the songs are more him "singing" than just straight up talking, but this one had some cute moments.
White as hell music, I have to say, I don't normally listen to folk rock. I like Bob Dylan though. A true poet he is. He has a special talent of drawing the late 50s to 70s American society in a most allegorical, metaphorical way. Putting everything under a microscope sorta way. The lyricism are just so beautiful...rarely can I encounter such well written lyrics, guess fontaines did learnt a lot from him. I just have to give it a 4/5.
not my thing
This is #day192 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... here we are with the second Bob Dylan album on the list. This one felt different compared to when I got Blonde On Blonde a couple of months ago, which, looking back, is wild because I gave that a 4. I found Blood On The Tracks... annoying, and honestly, sometimes pretty boring. Maybe it's just the mood? The harmonica's almost screeching, and Dylan's nasally, miserable delivery had me turning the volume down a few times. Maybe it's just too much of Dylan that you "must" hear before you die... This is a 3 out of 5, I guess. Looking forward to #day193.
First song was turned up for a jam, a few others have good writing and good music but I’m not a big fan of his singing style.
One of the best breakup albums of all-time. Dylan denies these songs are autobiographical, but you can't write some of these tunes if there isn't something on your mind that is a part of the song. There's not a bad song on here and Idiot Wind is an excellent diss track. "You're an idiot, babe It’s a wonder that you still know how to breathe" Great line. I am surprised at how few plays some of these songs have on Spotify. Stone cold classic album and I came on to this album when I was looking for good breakup albums and it fit the bill. It's angry, wistful, resigned and bitter. Most of all, the songs are well-written.
Didn't listen.
wahrhaftig ein grossartiges album, mit einer fülle von unglaublich guten, gut arrangierten songs mit tollen texten. ich war nie ein grosser dylan-fan, aber dieses album hat mich gepackt!
Bob Dylan gefällt aber wirkt auch etwas gleichförmig.
Not to sound ignorant- this is the first Bob Dylan n album that I didn’t just listen to listen and ignore because of his agitating voice. This was different- not only was it tolerable but I recognized the impact of his lyrics and I highly respect. I believe I would listen to this again.
Eh I guess I have to get this out of the way for myself AGAIN (7 Dylan albums maybe?) and probably write much of the same reaction/review: I don't dislike nor like Dylan, and in particular I really have no problem with his vocals at all - at times I might even like them - it's true and authentic. It's just that his music often doesn't do much of anything. I appreciate peoples' opinions on him and dissecting his poetry, his storytelling, etc. It's just not how I make an emotional connection to music. Great that he's writing deep love songs or whatever but *I just don't care*. I don't need or want dance music, nor quick/short little pop songs - I certainly have a long attention-span for music, but not really one for most simply-constructed music. Writing all this makes it sound like I hate this, which ... I categorically don't. I'll say that this is one of the more-accessible records of his for me, almost in a mid-70s Gord Lightfoot vein but I'll still take Gord (e.g. Summertime Dream) any and every day over Dylan simply because I like his music better. I can semi-enjoy most of the first half (side) but I think my limit is around 20 minutes - the album does grow a bit tiresome, especially when getting to the nearly 9 MINUTE track on side 2. I saw the running time and was counting on 70s Bob to gonna incorporate a mellotron and a long spacey prog intro but .... nope: just 9 minutes of a country-blues 3 chord snooze-fest. Plus it's not like Bob is singing about a sunken Great Lakes freighter or anything interesting, come on... 5/10 3 stars. I'll gladly take ~4 or 5 cuts max and cut the rest.
Entspannend
A great album of fantastic songs. Dylan is unmatched in the song-writing department. But he definitely is matched in the singing department, which is why so many of his songs become popular hits when covered by those who can sIng. It’s a 4, for sure — almost a 5. But, I would only play this album once through, at any one time; I would not put it on repeat or shuffle. So, I’ll stick with a 4.
Good stuff if you like the BD sound.
I just don't get the fanaticism around him. I can appreciate it for what it is, but I don't really want to listen to it again.
Pretty good. Not my first listen.
Currently going through a breakup, so thanks for the assist. Am I now of the camp that this is his best album.
THINKIN: An album told from a second-person perspective. The "you"s of the album's first half are sharp, accusatory, which then mellow into the soften dialogue or whimsy of the back half. PERSONALLY: I love Bobbie, I like this album a whole lot, maybe not as magical as others find it, the echo on Simple Twist of Fate is powerful stuff. ALT TITLE: Replaying the Past
I didn't hate this as much as I thought I would. That voice tho 😑
Not the worst of Dylan for me, but I still can't stand it.
Kind of boring? Sometimes annoying? Could do without the country style and the unfortunate voice. 5/10
Nice
I'm sure this is someone's jam, but it's really just not my kinda jam. Sorry Bob.
Time has shown me that this is Dylan’s best. Tangled Up In Blue is a perfect song, and it’s followed by one powerful song after another. Some of his best writing (meaning some of the best songs ever written), his best vocals, and the best production in his catalog.
Equal parts awesome: Tangled Up in Blue, Shelter from the Storm Pretty OK: Simple Twist And irritating: the rest
5 stars on the strength of Tangled Up In Blue alone
I’m sorry, I know the world loves Bob Dylan, but I tried to listen to this album three times ! And I failed miserably. The guy is a great songwriter, no doubt, but he’s not a singer. Chapeau to his ability of producing a ten song album that sound all exactly the same. No hate, just my opinion
Did I just listen to the same song on loop? Perfect background to focus on house chores. 3/10
Solid Dylan. Not especially distinctive or outstanding, but definitely a good listen. I love Dylan, so going deeper into his catalog is a treat.
Dylan's best performance post voice shift. I have a hard time giving any of his albums a 3, this one I will give in. Top 10 song writer, bottom 10 vocalist.
Everyone gets their first intro to Dylan through his early ‘golden period’ albums, but I think this may be his best work outright. Idiot Wind and Shelter From The Storm were standout favourites on this re-listen.
Long songs and some country sounding short songs
Shelter from the Storm is a great song but overall this isn’t my favorite Bob record. I generally enjoy the earlier stuff. 3.8 stars, almost a four.
I don't know what exactly to say about this one because it's meant a lot of different things to me throughout my life. As a study of human relationships it's necessarily enigmatic, vague, and complex. Sorry, I guess that's kind of a cop out. But I don't get the general impulse to dissect and mythologize Dylan. (Or to, you know, make a movie about his life.) Anyways, as I listen at the beginning of February 2025, this album is almost exactly fifty years old. However, I don't feel for a moment like it belongs to a single time or place.
Really loved this. Great lyrics, obviously, but his delivery is also so engaging. It still feels impressive. I don't have a strong knowledge of Dylan, but there's something about this that feels more intimate than I expected. I think this could be 5 stars if I had more time with it.
From start to finish, this is Dylan's greatest achievement. It's his most literary record b/c it's his most confessional, his most sustained, his most motivated and focused. I guess love will do that to you - will exalt a writer to brass tacks. Featuring a vindictive storyteller getting his get back ('Idiot Wind'), and a nearly nine min interlude about Big Jim and the Jack of Hearts, the album tells it like it is by telling his version of it. As much as I revere 'Blowin' in the Wind,' 'Like a Rolling Stone,' and 'A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall,' I love those records b/c they speak to something culturally or societally universal. Here, Bob jettisons the cultural and societal for the personal - and he may just be a tad deeper b/c of that.
Great collection of songs on this one.
Voice sounds a lot different to 60’s, not as good as freewheelin but still good
My first Dylan album. His voice is definitely an acquired taste but didn't think it detracted from the songs, which are great. Liked it better than I thought I would. Favorites: Tangled Up in Blue, Buckets of Rain Would I listen to it again: Yes
I liked alot! Maybe ill watch the movie
Pretty solid honestly, I enjoyed this a bit more than the other Dylan albums I've heard so far.
Not his best but still some great songs on here.
Fun album and I thought it was really enjoyable
Bob Dylan hit a home run on this album. Elite singer-songwriter folk music. I can get why he's not everyone's cup of tea, seeing how nasally he can sound, perhaps particularly on this album, but if you don't care for Bob Dylan then you probably don't care for true folk music anyways.
2.5
Well we’re getting closer. We’ve ENDURED late 90’s Bob Dylan’s blues camp stinker and now here we inch back towards the glory days with some blood on the tracks. I think the blood is mine. I’m being trailed by an elite RYM user with an anime profile picture. I can hear the wind howl and on that wind what sounds like his wheezing criticism. “Wow you didn’t understand the raw sexuality of Pulp?” “Hmmm I suppose the themes of Aladdin Sane DO elude most ignorami.” I’m scared, alone and only guided by the trainline to my north. Godspeed Bob. I’m afraid I’ll be captured by this unironic U2 enjoyer before the day is out. First of all, I’d like to say, the song is fine. Secondly, I want to say I can’t help but laugh at times when he really leans into his vocal. Some people aren’t meant for the stage. If he gave this song to somebody else, man; it might be a monster. For now, it’s pretty good. Kept my ear. No. I feel like this is a popular one but I just can’t get behind the main melody. The rise in his grating voice is ridiculously awful. FAAAATTTTEEEEE. Gross. Isn’t the draw of this guy the poetry? Not speaking to me yet. Riverboat music. To be fair, the lyrics are far more interesting here, but I can’t get behind these vocals. It’s an impression of a cool folk twang done by a frail tween at a junior high talent show. Could be 3 minutes. Did not need the extra 4. Not a bad one. I won’t be sad to see this album go if it keeps up in this vein, but this song had some charm. Whoa buddy, we’re getting some decent blues. Well. It’s still ASHEN white, but it’s not terrible. Pretty good actually. A nice departure from whatever else we had going here. Whatever this vocal is, this is Bobby’s range. Keep out of the warbling, and stay right here. Alright, alright. This is kind of growing on me. Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts is the best one so far. Interesting off-kilter beginning into a nice, borderline melancholic jaunt. Shanty-esque. I retract the statement as it has run entirely too long. Repetitive to a fault. If you see her, tell her to call the authorities. Bob Dylan wrote her this awful song, there are Caribbean instruments and it’s a whole thing. Lay low, he’ll move on. No sudden moves. Shelter from the Storm is fine. Oh brother, this is dragging. This is not good song. “I’m not a monkey but I know what I like.” Get this man a Pulitzer. Bad ending. Bob Dylan is a complicated figure for me. On one hand he is so highly revered as a musician and lyricist that it feels as though I am devoid of any musical knowledge for criticizing him. While I don’t claim to be an expert, I can say with confidence that his poetry and music on “Blood on the Tracks,” does not “track” with me. This isn’t terrible by any means but at times the vocal performances are. I get this incredibly obnoxious pseudo-intellectual air from this man. It’s almost as if every white college boy with average intelligence who has co-opted the imagined personality of Bob Dylan has ruined the man himself. I feel it seeping through every word. The fact that he couldn’t hand off the vocals to somebody else speaks to delusion as well as the main reason I won’t return to these particular tracks. It seems like he desperately believes his voice is a charming warble where it’s actually a nasal nightmare. Maybe Bob is more listenable when he’s freewheeling, because on these tracks, we’re verging on a train wreck. 1.5-2 HIGHLIGHTS: You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Meet Me in the Morning
Mid
solid dylan
Oh Bob. I try. I really try. But just can't get there. Great album from its simple folky guitar and harp, etc. and amazing lyrics of course, he was a writer, that we all know. But musically the voice I struggle with after a while and just want more. But music is great and lyrics great and song writing is great. Just never been a massive fan of his voice. Highlights were probably Shelter from the Storm which I have always liked and a couple others, Buckets of Rain was solid.
I enjoyed listening to this album honestly. While I’ve never listened to Bob Dylan too much, I am a fan of folk music and I enjoy listening to where a lot of that sound has been influenced from.
Bob Dylan can use a song to tell a story as good as anyone. I tend to like that style of music as well with the likes of Jim Croce and (kind of) John Denver but while I enjoy that style of music, Dylan voice has never done it for me. Just personal preference, but I enjoyed the songs and the music, just sort of wish they were sung by someone else. That might be a hot take but we’re keeping it real out here.
Bob Dylan = teveel mondharmonica
Liked it more than I thought I would
First listen - surprised how little I know, rhythmic
Some songs are too long. Overall nice album
Never really got into Dylan despite liking some similar artists. May need to reconsider.
I was surprised for a bit, Tangled Up in Blue might be the best song I’ve heard by Bob Dylan. I thought i finally saw what people see in him but the rest of the album was the 3/5 Bob Dylan that I know. But a spark! Still!
I really liked the first track, but the rest of the album didn't reach those heights for me. The vocals on this one bothered me less than Dylan albums usually do; not sure if I'm just getting used to them or if this was a little less Dylan-y than his earlier stuff. Ultimately this falls in the good-not-great bucket for me, just short of a 4. 3.4
Very fine record.