Highway 61 Revisited

Nostalgia factor. First Bob Dylan album i ever heard. Then I saw him live and he ruined himself for me. This is the first listen of this album since. Better than I remember:)

I do love a Dylan song, and this collection is really good, but it's not one I listen to. It just doesn't have his magic. Fun listen though, topnotch harmonica, it's been awhile

Another of many Bob Dylan CDs I used to own but never listened to all that much. Opening track is one for the ages. But a lot of the longer ones just don't do much for me, although I absolutely would have loved this at the time.

I don't really listen to Dylan and didn't enjoy Freewheelin' very much, so I was surprised how much this one chimed with me. One or two all-timers and plenty of foot-tapping stuff besides.

I am struggling to decide of this is an amazing album or not. Off the bat, dont love the production on this. Bass and drums so far in the background they may as well not be there. Bob’s crappy harp is loud enough though. On the other hand the man has a way with words and there is appeal in a stripped back playing in the corner of a hall sound, but it does seem unfair to have most of your band playing in a different hall altogether. Have to give props to someone who can raise their voice to something so immediately recognisable but damn the man has limited melody. So why is it so listenable. I think if you dont hone in too much, take the sum of the parts its bot a terrible listen.

Solid

I mean Bobby D is a legend, however im nae a fan of the drone.

It is fine? I know the way to really appreciate Dylan is to listen to the lyrics carefully but not had the time today.

Really nice vibes on this. Always been a bit daunted by getting into Bobs records and never knew where to start. I’m happy this was my first experience. Really catchy songs, great vocals and the harmonica backing up some songs is great variety. Looking forward to more

Gun to my head, I think if I had to recommend ONE Dylan album to someone, it would be this one. In terms of classic Dylan, this one’s right over home plate. That being said, can we be done now?

A little less rambling than his other albums. Still, just not my guy

I have this album, I do like early Dylan before he went mainstream, good to listen again to Tombstone blues.

Svår att ge betyg. Men landar i vad den ger mig här och nu.

Não é um ritmo musical que eu goste

That first tune is so iconic, some of the lyrics in other songs are so magnificent. but he just doesn't hit the thrill factor for me to be the biggest fan in the world

Its seems jolly but it's not for me as it seems random at times as the rhythm is not matching the beat. This could as be due to perhaps music was like that at that time. Overall couldn't finish it, I loved the instrumentals.

i did not like this one

Rock & blues like this is a grave rarity in my library of music, but it always sounds timeless. I want the button-down shirt I presume Bob is wearing in the cover. General mood while listening: 😌 (some relief to be found here)

Actually kind of good. Not as bad as I thought it would be.

I sure do like the idea of Bob Dylan.

His voice is insufferable. But this album wasn’t bad.

There’s some good stuff here but most of it I’m indifferent on and some I downright didn’t like, hard to rate this one. Like A Rolling Stone was obviously my song of the album with Ballad of a Thin Man and Desolation Row being my other highlights.

A lot better than I expected it to be

Like a rolling stone and Ballad of a thin man are certified bangers. Queen Jane Approximately sounds very similar to the latter. Am I the only one? The rest is alright.

Ya o kişi olmak istemiyorum ama ben 1-2 şarkısı dışında sevmiyorum bunu da çok çok — hani güzel kesinlikle de çok klasik gibi (tahminin ilki Bob dylan o yüzden 3)

Having only listened to his earlier, acoustic stuff this was quite refreshing. Although I still prefer his earlier work this is a good album. The vocals I always find a bit tedious after some time, same with the harmonica. My highlights are: Ballad of a Thin Man and Desolation Row

Has some great hits

Listened to this a lot as a teenager, kinda had enough of it.

I've always had a complicated relationship with Dylan. I'm not one of those people who thinks he's been vastly overrated and can't sing, but I have never been one who thinks he's the best songwriter of the 21st century. I enjoy the odd song and I'm intrigued by the legend of Dylan. On his most celebrated work here, I've always enjoyed my time with it but I have never walked away thinking it was one of the best albums of all time like many others do. With the messy organ playing, 'Like A Rolling Stone' is a stomper of a song and I would rate this album higher if we got more tracks like that. I love the loose playing of his band. Its almost amateurish, but adds to the charm and feels like you're watching an energetic bar band. Dylan is fine when it comes to his voice and his lyrics. There's a few good lines here, but I always found his writing style to be pretentious and vague. A lot of the songs go on for longer than needed, with the 11 minute 'Desolation Row' taking the absolute biscuit. Outside of the iconic opener, the bluesy 'From A Buick 6' and the cutting bite of 'Ballad Of A Thin Man' were two other strong cuts. I doubt I'll ever be won over by Dylan, but I'll be keeping an open mind when his other records pop up over the course of this project.

Like a Rolling Stone Tombstone Blues Queen Jane Approximately Highway 61 Revisited

El primero no me gustó, este sí

Nice, this is a lot better than freewhilin' imo. There is a lot more happening musically. Like a rolling stone is a banger.

Ugh… the guy cannot sing and the harmonica solos blow up my eardrums… unfortunately however I get the appeal and the music itself is pretty solid. Bordering on 2 but 3 because I think I’m biased

*Appreciate the musicianship, I just don't get too excited about Dylan.

I recognize how influential Bob Dylan is and how significant and influential he has been on music. But the music itself...? It fails my basic test for "great music": Rewards Attention, but does not Demand it. I'm sure there's a lot going on in this poetry. That it says a lot if you sit down and analyze it. But you would have to sit down and analyze it. And if you don't do that, it's mostly... monotonous and runs way too long. His voice is hard to understand. When the poetry is what matters, that makes it hard to appreciate. His delivery does not cue you in to when you really need to pay attention. It just sort of rambles. And the snippets you catch? Lack the weight on their own that you would get if you isolated a random line by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Townes Van Zandt, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, or Tom Waits. His lines aren't interesting on their own from either a melodic or rhythmic perspective. They don't mix up. And he goes on like that for 6 minutes straight (6/9 songs on this album are >5:30).

This is half-decent Dylan, which means I actually like some of the songs but would massively prefer cover versions of the songs. At least it's not the pure folkie stuff.

3.5

It's cool, i liked that acoustic sound and Bob's vocals

Craig: liked the big songs Courtney: i think i just don’t love Bob Dylan…

I like the part about the one-eyed midget. There are a couple of bangers on here but it doesn't hit like The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan or even Bringing It All Back Home.

Bob Dylan.. Je comprends la vibe. Je pense qu'il faut bien écouter les paroles pour en profiter, bien entendre les histoires qui sont racontées. Musicalement tabarnouche des fois cest faux (ex Queen Jane, la guit, puis apres l'harmonica embarque aye aye aye) 3 étoiles au moins juste parce que c'est le préféré de papa

I don’t quite get bob dylan or his impact. I’m probably too young for that in all honesty. with the high praise people give him, i was expecting much more than what i got from it. At least it wasn’t ass

God works in mysterious ways, because even before I knew which album I was going to listen to yesterday, I had already bought the record that was recommended to me: Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan. And, once again, I feel the need to make something clear from the start: I deeply recognize Bob Dylan’s importance. I think he’s an extraordinary songwriter, and no one can take away his merits. He won a Nobel Prize in Literature, after all. So whatever I felt about this album says much more about me than about him. I thought the album was… okay. I’d give it three stars. Not because it’s bad, but because I simply couldn’t fully connect with it. Some tracks felt very long and repetitive to me—especially the one where he talks about his mother working in a factory and not having shoes (I think it’s Tombstone Blues). At the same time, there are undeniably brilliant songs here: Like a Rolling Stone, Ballad of a Thin Man, Queen Jane Approximately. These are great tracks, and I understand why this album is so revered. Still, despite its quality, it’s not an album I feel like revisiting. I’m not saying it’s bad; I’m saying it didn’t work for me. I also realized that I’m not particularly fond of the harmonica sound, which probably plays a role in how I experience Dylan’s music. Not liking this Bob Dylan album doesn’t make it a bad album. Again, it says much more about my taste than about the work itself. Throughout this challenge of listening to many albums—especially following the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die list—I’ve been confronted with a lot of music I wouldn’t normally choose, music I don’t necessarily enjoy, and music I know I won’t return to. This Dylan record is a good example: I listened to it once, absorbed it, selected a few songs I liked, and now I feel ready to move on. That’s actually why I’ve started to reconsider the idea of strictly following this list. Lately, I’ve been listening to more albums I didn’t like than ones I truly loved. Still, overall, it was an interesting experience. I had never listened to a full Bob Dylan album before. I already knew he was brilliant, and I still agree—he really is an exceptional songwriter. But this album didn’t click with me the way it does with so many other people. And maybe that’s just my own limitations, not the music’s.

Un clásico.

не супер нрав боб дилан но в целом чет есть пару песен кантри-фолк-поп-рок такая се тема

The talk-singing is very hit or miss for me. The frustrating thing is that he sounds so good fully singing on songs like It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry, which is by far my favorite song on this album. Musicianship, songwriting, and overall sound is good, just not sold on his voice

I'm surprised to hear that Bob Dylan can create an approachable album - he should've done less of those slow, neverending songs. 'Like a Rolling Stone' certainly is one of his greatest creations.

цельное произведение, одна баллада переикает в другую. хорошо для грустных философских вечеров с джином. в первую очередь боб дилан - поэт, а потом уже музыкант, поэтому текст и его смысл это основа и опора музыки. ощущение будто сидишь в концертном зале на чтении стихов, а мелодия - это лишь аккомпанемент к словам. в целом это не та музыка, что я бы слушала ежедневно, поэтому оценю на 6/10, просто не мое.

BEST SONGS: - It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - Ballad of a Thin Man - Desolation Row

Carried by Like a Rolling Stone, otherwise rambly and noisy. Harmonica felt extremely piercing

Never been a huge fan of Dylan. This didn't do much to change my opinion. Props to Desolation Hall. When I saw an 11 minute track I groaned but it played better than I expected.

Hørt på jobb. Første gangen jeg hører igjennom en hel Dylan-plate. Stemmen hans blir ganske irriterende i lengden. Ellers helt ok.

God poesi etc, men låtene er veldig like og synginga er altfor tafatt. Desolation Row veltet albumet ned på en treer med kjedsommelighet og irriterende munnspill.

Quite a slow album that incorporates lots of elements of country - mainly the harmonica crossed with paino. I wouldn’t ordinarily listen to an album like this but it is nice to move to a much slower grrove that has less to take in at once.

Yeah, not a Dylan guy

Real solid songwriting as per usual from him, i just prefer some of his later works like Blood on the Tracks or Time out of Mind. Ballad of a thin man is one of his best songs period.

I felt neutral. I liked his voice and the guitar but it was hard to listen to the whole album because I was bored. My listening might have benefited from knowing the context in which the album was made and released.

Several good songs, not my favorite of his albums.

Bruh's got 2 first names

This is my first ever Bob Dylan album! Let's goooo. I think I liked 3 songs off the album. Definitely takes getting used to his vocal style.

I definitely preferred the last half of this album than the first,, Like a Rolling Stone was cool for the first three minutes before I realized it kept going and kept repeating. I think the repetitiveness is what felt like the beginning dragged; versus Desolation Row, which is 11 whole minutes, but doesn't feel repetitive because of the more poetic lyrics

As much as I don’t care for Bob Dylan overall, this was at least lively and interesting enough. It’s not gonna make me a fan.

I don't know what he's singing about half the time, but he certainly writes intriguingly creative songs. I like the energy and the bluesy feel. Sometimes the songs are almost too "spoken" and I wasn't super drawn in by anything in particular. I kept searching for something to really love, but didn't find it. And I usually love a harmonica, but it was a bit too much in this album.

I always love a harmonica, but I didn't connect to the album otherwise. Might relisten again sometime.

The song "It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" is my favorite song so far.

Flottur Dylan. En samt ekkert betri en ég hélt.

it’s a little bit slow but overall it wasn’t bad

Not first listen; 3.5; Feel like this is one I will need to give multiple listens. Very poetic lyrics with jangly, charging, folky, rock music. The music matches perfectly with Dylan's rambling style. Favorite Track: Tombstone Blues

Where this album shines more is lyrically on its storytelling.

3 out of 5 Much better! Classic Dylan; his 6th album in the 60s. Some great rock and roll with little soul and blues

Ugh. From the first 3 seconds of the intro track, I already know I’m gonna hate this. Okay, hang on—second track was way better. Let’s push through.

5 canciones likeadas de 9. Qué puedo decir? Es Bob Dylan. Sus canciones son buenas, aunque las largas se hacían cansinas. Le daría un 7/10, por lo que un 3,5 sobre 5, más hacía el 3 que el 5

Harmonica can be sooo hit or miss. I saved/liked "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Desolation Row" but I will still rate this a 3.

great brackground music i do really hate long repetitive song s tho so he was doing too much with that 11 minute song.

Not a Dylan fan

I only listened to a chunk of it. Not really my style but musically it was interesting and held my attention while I smoked a j. True 60s old man right here

This album started strong and was mostly good, but it felt a bit up and down for me. I really appreciate the lyrics and storytelling, and the music works well with them. Some songs felt long and a bit dragging, probably because there are so many lyrics packed into each track. I enjoyed parts of it, but it didn’t fully click with me all the way through.

Great story teller however not a fan of this genre but I did enjoy this album

He sure can fuck up a harmonica

He has weird wording.

classic bob dylan, reminded me that i wanted to watch a complete unknown

Норм, слегка однообразно, к концу стало скучно

Bob Dylan doing his thing.

My first Bob Dylan album. I enjoyed the folk music, but his voice leaves much to he desired sometimes and at other times it's a perfect fit.

7/10. Really good. Funny Lyrics. Need to be on a specific mood to listen to it.

Good

Really up on the fast country/blues rock vibe that Bob is groovin' on for a lot of this. Enjoyed more of the songs than I disliked, but also don't have much more to say about Bob because this website stays giving me his albums!!! ALso this one was sooooooooo so so close to being a 4 but idk man I just gotta feel like it's a 4 and this one didn't make the cut :/ sorry Bob Fav Track: Tombstone Blues

What does this album have that the other 6 Bob Dylan albums didn't have? Nothing, they are roughly the same, some slightly better or worse than others, but all circling the 3/5 with such powerful gravity. Desolation Row is a good 4-5 minute song that is unfortunately 11 minutes long. I felt held hostage by the mid.

Egyhuzamban meghallgattam az egész albumot anélkül, hogy bármit tudnék róla/utánaolvastam volna. Az életéről szóló filmet is csak elkezdtem, de sajnos nem fejeztem be. A számaiban rengeteg referencia van, amit még nem értek, de ma este genius-szel átmegyek szerintem az egészen, hogy több értelmet nyerjen számomra. Viszont így első hallgatásra tetszenek a számok, a szájharmónika és az egész hangulat. Várom már, hogy jobban megismerjem a dalainak a jelentését és ezzel magát, Bob Dylant is. Aztán ki tudja, lehet újra felcsapom a laptopom és befejezem a filmet!!

great, more Dylan. Yup, that's still him I guess.

Jeg har nylig begynt å sjekke ut katalogen til Bob Dylan, og dette er et albumene jeg allerede har lyttet til. Det er mulig tekstene her er kjempebra, men musikk handler primært om lydene for meg. Jeg kan godt la meg rive med av en sangs tekst, men det krever at den er mindre kryptisk enn den er her. Noen av sangene er virkelig gode i lydbildet, mens andre fremstår som kjedelige. Top 3: Ballad of a Thin Man, Tombstone Blues, Like a Rolling Stone

Inspired most musicians I like after him, and the hits here are hits but largely I’m not super into it.

This was hard for me to get through. I just really did not like his voice and singing style. I like the vibes of the music though. And the harmonica was fun.

Do nine men interpret? "Nine men," I nod. Was Bob Dylan ever so young?! I'm impressed by this crisp album cover. This is probably one of his most famous albums. It's good. There are a lot of Dylan references in Watchmen (both the book and the (bad) movie), so bonus points for that. But not that many bonus points, because this is still a 3 (it's a bit samey, all told). Highlight: 'Like a Rolling Stone' Lowlight: loud harmonica :(

It's fun and I understand why it's good, but I don't think I'd go back to it.

Bob Dylan does be putting out good music

Good album.

Oh no he's growing on me. Like a Rolling Stone was a good way to start the album, and Tombstone Blues was a good follow up. The rest of the album didn't quite reach those highs but it was still pretty solid. I take back what I said about not thinking Boby Dylan will ever get a 4. This is still a 3 though.

Bobby Harmonica is back with another folk tale of adventure, love and betrayal! And with an added flair with the kazoo.

I don't normally think of myself as a Bob Dylan fan, but he's either growing on me or this album was pretty good. :)

Classic but I have a bias against Dylan's vocal tone and style.

nice listen

PJ Harvey did the title track better. See, this is always the problem with Dylan—he does write some good songs, but I’d rather be listening to anyone, literally anyone, else in the world performing them. Makes it quite difficult to figure out how to review his albums. Whatever three stars it is I guess I don't have a ton of time to spend thinking about this right now

Lots of reviewers here give this album a 1 as they say Dylan can't really sing. This is a bit puzzling, since most vocalists on this 1001 list can’t really sing. Isn't that one of the trademarks of rock music? Those who can sing become opera singers; those who can’t join a rock band. There are one or two iconic tracks on this album so a 3 from me. But then,I like Neil Young as well.

a few bangers, Timothy did NOT do him justice

Honestly this is a great ice breaker for anyone trying to get into Dylan.

Don't mind it at all! Liked the literary references and I can appreciate it's a good album but it's a bit too Bob Dylan for me - I'm a Cash girl at heart

The annoying Bob Dylan makes the 1001 Must Hear List yet again. Like a Rolling Stone, Ballad of a Thin Man, and Highway 61 Revisited carry the album and got some airplay back in the day. The later always fun with the toy whistle ring, had one as a kid. (2.6*s) We’ll be hearing from Mr Zimmerman again before the project is complete.

Bob Dylan is in the stride of his popularity with this album release. Top song to lead it off with some weird but good following tracks. As much as the folk purest hated it, adding in the electric guitar enhanced these tunes. Been pretty split on the Dylan ratings but this record is good enough to Revisit at 3.18 stars. Something sure is happening here on Highway 61 but I don't know what it is, Mr. Zimmerman.

I didn't hate it. I actually saved it to my library, but realistically I'll probably never come back to it. He wasn't as mumbly as I was expecting...I guess that came a little later. He does do words pretty good. 2.51 stars.

I prefer Dylan electrified, and even then, I'm not a fan. "Like a Rolling Stone" is as good as it gets for me on this album. I don't actively dislike much of it—which counts as praise from me—but by the time "Desolation Row" went on and on and on, active dislike was bubbling up.

not bad

This was my 3rd time listening to this album. I think I finally get it! I really didn't mind it, and some of the lyrics were fun. Like a rolling stone is fire obviously.

This is my fourth Bob Dylan album in this journey, and honestly it's the best one I've heard so far. It's definitely a solid studio effort, you've got a particular energy from start to finish. There's a quality in his lyrical process which is appreciated, definitely noticeable how it's set the foundation for future genres. I'm not sure Like A Rolling Stone should be the number 1 song in any list, there's a couple of other songs I feel have more weight on this very album. Maybe I need more than a day to let the lyrics really hit me. I would snag a copy of this for my collection, at the right price. 3.3/5

idk man i like a fair amount of Dylan but this album did nothing for me when he hits, dylan really hits but the misses are real misses too many skips on this for me to ever play this again but out of respect it gets a 3

Liked this a lot better than his bootleg "royal albert hall" album. I still have a hard time with Bob's vocal & harmonica style but I think the lyrics are where his music connects. I'm someone who doesn't listen to lyrics a lot by default, so I'm listening to some Johnny Cash covers of Dylan songs and having an easier time understanding why people love this. Maybe if I keep listening to covers I'll start to appreciate the original songs more...

Its a good album with good lyrics but I can't get past by Dylans inability to sing or hit any note.

3/5 Bob goes electric. Like a Rolling Stone is an evergreen classic. Inspired and influential, iconoclastic yet familiar, warm and fuzzy. I'm not a huge Dylan fan, but this was the peak of his popularity and creativity.

I like the first song on this album so I was excited to hear the rest because I've never heard them. However, I was a little disappointed. The songs are way too long and the harmonica is incredibly too loud.

Bob Dylan is such an amazing songwriter, I wish I liked listening to his music more

First electric outing for Bob Dylan and it's a classic for a reason.

This is the only bearable Dylan album for me. Not too much harmonica

Yeah, not my favorite Dylan album. I know it's a lot of people's, but this one is a bit too tedious for me. I get the import of going electric and the development of The Band, but other than Like a Rolling Stone, the title track, and maybe Tombstone Blues, these are some really forgettable Dylan tracks. Influence 4. Hits 3. Intangibles 3. Quality 4. Just not my jam 3.

bob dylan music is so weird man. great american poetry but really not in a complimentary way. i think the music is good if you're listening to it like you're watching a movie. you've gotta kinda focus on it like you're a guy in the 60's before they invented the gameboy. you've gotta be like a caveman staring into fire and just kinda tune into it and vibe out. i don't think you can just throw it on and i don't think it complements most any other activity besides just listening to it. but there is something *cool* about it. also its very funny to think about 60's foagies dogging on the album for going electric when this is just about the folksiest bullshit i've ever heard. i think Like a Rolling Stone is the closest to music the album gets, it's really quite good. Tombstone Blues and Ballad of a Thin Man are also dope. Desolation Row bears mentioning because it epitomizes all the above observations: it's long and a little droning and if you zone out for a second you're lost. all the actual *musical* parts of the song are little seasonings on top of bobby singing the neat thing he wrote. but, there IS something cool about it 3.3/5 play it again bobby

He's got some good points here. 6 roberts out of 10 lizard wizards

Han kunne stemt gitaren ordentlig da.

Like a rolling stone er en banger. Litt kjedeligere etter den, men fortsatt ganske solid

Mye munnspill, slitsom stemme tidvis. Bra reviews ellers her. Ender med liker, men rr farlig nær å vippe ned til ok. Rolling Stone gjør mye

Reconozco su valía, pero no va mucho conmigo.

On the one hand, I think this is a much more even effort than Freewheelin', but also I like it less and I think the reason is that it's tedious. I think any one or two songs or three songs in a row is good, maybe even great, but I zoned out of this album. I forgot it was playing. I zoned back in and was like, "oh yeah, there's Bobbo, plodding along and sing-talking about some shit and rhyming that A-A-A-A-A-B-A scheme." And then some harmonica. He is not a great writer. I do not understand how everyone's like, he's such a good writer. He is perfectly passable. If this came out in 2003 nobody would pay any attention (which is of course kind of the point). He was up against shit like Beatles For Sale, of course "no direction home, a complete unknown, like a rolling stone" blew people's minds in a way that "8 days a week" (a perfectly fine song) did not. This is an ok album that was probably a different feeling in 1965 but listening to it today just doesn't seem worth my time.

Pretty good, a couple of drony 8 min tunes but supplemented by more upbeat classics.

Not Dylan's best but still Dylan

Once again, another surprise. I was absolutely sure that Bob Dylan's folk wouldn't sink in for me at all, and again I was wrong. A decent vibe.

This was a good album even if it’s not always what I’m searching for. I can see why some people really enjoy it.

3.5

I see the appeal but struggled to stay in it

Interesting soundJohn Lennon referenced Like a Rolling Stone. I think he may have been influenced a lot by Bob Dylan Pretty enjoyable to listen to. Harmonica is cool Not my usual style, but still interesting. Nice story telling.

I liked this much, much more than the previous Dylan album we reviewed. The songs had much more room to breathe and there were a number of excellent musical elements to each track (less harmonica wouldn’t hurt, though I know that’s blasphemy in the Dylan canon). Gave it multiple spins, which is more than I can say for the last one.

Still find the voice incredibly annoying, but this was solid outside of that.

Was alright. Was pleased to see the last song was actually 10 minutes long and didn't just sound like it had been going on forever

Solid 3

Well, it's definitely Bob Dylan. The increased rock sound is good, I'm still not 100% sold as I'm not a huge folk rock enjoyer. I don't really have a ton of thoughts on this album, it's Dylan. Been a long week and this sort of just faded into the background of my morning. It's fine, nothing that blows me away. I do understand that the lyrics are the magic here. However! I am not and really never have been the type to sit and read a lyric sheet, in depth, while the song is happening. I certainly don't plan on reading everything then going back and trying to parse it again. There are instances where a song is truly remarkable and warrants this level of introspection, but I see that sort of depth as a fun easter egg to an already enjoyable song - with a lot of Bob Dylan it feels like if you don't do your homework there's not really any point in listening. The music itself is quite standard and unless you are "in the know" it is mostly incomprehensible ramblings on a folky instrumental punctuated by organ and harmonica. It is fine and dandy to have songs in your repertoire that require further inspection to really appreciate. It is *annoying* for that to be the case on *every song you have ever recorded*.

Helt ok (förutom Like a Rolling Stone som är toppen såklart)

dnf

Much better than I imagined before (I never listened to him cuz I thought I may hate his work, m sorry)(but I still don’t like him)

Preface, I’m on a work trip the next two weeks so the listening opportunity is limited. Just squeaked in this album. I’m personally not big on Bob Dylan’s kind of stuff. I can acknowledge the quality of production and songwriting but just doesn’t tickle my ears a ton. Loved the harmonica and particularly the organ parts 3.5/5

I am not the BIGGEST Dylan guy but this is some of my favorite Dylan

Man I used to love Bob Dylan. Now all I hear is some dude just whining

I continue to be impressed by Dylan as a lyricist but not so much as a singer or musician.

Some real quality tracks on here.

If I have to hear a harmonica in the next decade, it will be to soon. My family are big Bob Dylan fans, but damn do I wish this could be an album of covers

I have always wanted to listen to this album. Well, maybe WANTED to is the wrong word, needed to but put off is the better term. I know Bob Dylan is the greatest songwriter possibly ever, and this has been on every "greatest album of all time" list since before I was born, but I cannot STAND the guy's voice. I've tried but I can't. This album reaffirmed my opinion on his voice, but the songwriting was also very good (outside of the 11 minute closer, christ). 3.5 rounded to 3 because of the voice.

I’ve always shied away from Dylan because I never cared for his voice. However, I enjoyed this whole album. “Like a Rollinng Stone” is the best song on this album.

I thought this once was going to be more promising after such a strong start but nothing lives up to that first track. I just find the rest of it pretty boring and I really don’t get it with Dylan

Like a rollling stone and a whole lot of nothing

I respect the importance of this album and its role in the progression of rock music, and I have listened to it very critically, and even noted a few notable songs, but the fact remains that I am not a Dylan fan, and I would not choose to put this record on if I was looking to listen to some music. It is good and enjoyable to listen to if it was put on, but not the level for me that I would classify it as a 4. It is a 3.5 stars

Not my style.

I can see why it was popular in its time, and I could see a few songs in my regular rotation but overall, not a favorite.

I’ve never been a Dylan fan but doing 1001 albums have given me a greater appreciation of his work. Some tunes on this i recognised and some I didn’t, but I did enjoy listening to it all

Classic

This album has the same energy as a half eaten donut on a table next to a half drank cup of coffee that’s left a round coffee stain on the table. It’s like the small meal started good but quickly went boring and then abandoned where everything became stale.

The most Bob Dylan-y album of all the Bob Dylan albums I’ve heard.

I have never really listened to much Bob Dylan, despite seeing him live twice (both times at festivals). I do generally find his voice too whiney for me, sometimes hurts my head. I did watch The Complete Unknown, which is a brilliant movie, but came out of it going on a Joan Baez kick instead of going down the Dylan road. He is a good song writer and an icon of the music biz. Flipping between a 3 and a 4 with this one, mainly because I’ve had a headache all day and Dylan really is not an artist to listen to when you have one.

Classic album, opens with one of my favorite Dylan songs…Like a Rolling Stone

Enjoyed the album all the way through, even the long finale held my attention. Like a rolling stone is the obvious highlight. Sometimes musically it was rough at moments, and some songs went on a bit long for me. 3 stars.

Dylan is unquestionably the best songwriter of any era. He is a Nobel Laureate for a reason. But, I can't enjoy listening to him sing. It is just terrible. The harmonica is worse. The harmonica playing alone drops my rating by 2 stars. I know that I am not stating anything revolutionary. The popular consensus is correct on Dylan's musicality.

I saw the film "A Complete Unknown" a while ago. A beautiful reflection of the times and beautiful music. Keep rolling ...

Bob innit. Shouldn't be good but really is

Музыка: 7/10 Разнообразие: 6/10 Тематика и вайб: 8/10 Цепляемость (отдельные песни зашли): 6/10 Реиграбельность (можно ли рандомно врубить на фон): 7/10 Итог: 6.8

I totally get its a brilliant cultural masterpiece but i cannot get on with the mumbling

Monotonous singing and ear-piercing harmonica. Subject of the songs was interesting but I feel like BD tried to stuff as many biblical/historical/literary references in along with folksy phrases. I guess it's just not cool anymore

Bob can't sing. That is clear. I know the 1001 includes people based purely on songwriting but I'm not dissecting Bob Dylan lyrics upon a first listen. Feels like you'd need to force yourself to listen 10 times and read the lyrics to be a Dylan fan. “Like a Rolling Stone” is a great song though. 3/5.

some songs were bangers some were too chaotic IMO

I didn't think that much to this one. Dylan is obviously considered one of the greats and I can't bash his music, but this album just didn't do anything for me.

not a huge dylan fan but this is probably my second favorite of his behind blood on the tracks. bookend tracks are both super good

Пойдет. Местами скучновато и однообразно, и не совсем понятно в чем же такая большая его значимость, но, все таки неплохо, пойдет

It is different to hear Bob Dylan with a full band and in a "rock" vibe, but it doesn't have the charm and earnestness of his earlier work, or the accuracy and poetry of his latter work. I think this one in particular feels the least necessary of his earlier work I know about, and too much of a continuation to be really interesting. There are absolute gems on there, (Highway 61, Ballad of a thin man) but for the most part most the songs run too long and sound too much a like to one another or the rest of his catalogue. As far as what he says, I think his work can be a lot more precise and interesting than this and this album while good reflects that.

Not my thing

Not bad but a bit boring

Potentially my favorite Bob Dylan album, but Like A Rolling Stone feels so mean to me these days and I now have it blaring through my head. I don't know how to rate this.

forgot to rate this one when i listened — not really a dylan person, but again like every fourth song clicks for me. rounding from 2 to 2.5 because of how canonical MCR's cover of desolation row was to me, a child of the 2000s

I could swear I reviewed this already. Maybe it just feels like it since I'm familiar with this album. Here's the thing, there's some obviously great songs (lead track) but I think everyone else has already said all the words about it that are available so I'm not bothering.

I liked this more than I thought I would. Tombstone Blues is a great song that I'd never heard before. Some of these songs go a little too long (Desolation Row...shut up, I know how revered it is) and his voice doesn't bother me a whole lot, but the harmonica is hard to listen to in places.

I don't know why, but Bobby never did it for me. I've seen him live twice and was disappointed both times. Maybe it's just the era I was raised in and why he doesn't speak to me. The songs aren't bad, I just don't connect deeply with them like so many people seem to.

This album really dragged on for me. I like Bob Dylan's folkier songs and ballads, but the bluesy stuff just all sounds the same and isn't that engaging in my opinion. The songs on this album that I did enjoy were Like a Rolling Stone and Ballad of a Thin Man. I actually don't mind his voice or how out of tune the vocals and harmonica often are or how basic the songs are in terms of harmony and structure - I think all of that could have its charm. If the vocals were more emotionally expressive, I think that would go a long way, but they aren't so it kinda falls flat. 5/10.

Thought I'd enjoy it more, American folk inspired, woody and Leadbelly, but sadly not so much.

I liked first ~3 songs. Anything else is repetitive af.

Nu ligner det endelig noget med Bob.

boring

Overrated with songs that are too long. Not a bad listen though

pretty nice, not my type of music but love 'like a rolling stone'!!

I kinda like that it sounded like blues and jazz. It was nice hearing it

Bob Dylan would be such a good singer I'd he knew how to use his vocal cords. I think his voice is the main the holding me back from really enjoying this album.

Great lyrics and storytelling, singing from Bob could do some work. Songs drag on, while musicality kinda repeats and gets old. Some real foot rappers though, tombstone blues, from a Buick 6 were some favorites of mine. Good listen through even with my flack.

Such a prolific artist that has written some truly excellent songs as well as some whiny fluff. This album has some great tracks, highlights being "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Ballad of a Thin Man", but it also slips into the whiny rambling now and then. Recording the album with a full band takes away some of the intimacy of earlier albums and overlaying rhythm guitars and keyboard with shrill warbling harmonica is sometimes wince inducing. Some greatness but just a little bit overbalanced towards what makes Dylan annoying in this album to give top marks.

6.5

Too samey in terms of voice and production. Vocal melodies particularly. I know its probably a good album when i listen to it a few more times

Favourites: Like a Rolling Stone; Tombstone Blues; It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry; Ballad of a Thin Man; Queen Jane Approximately; Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues; Desolation Row

No private session used for Spotify. Dylan is one of those artists that I think I would like a lot more if wasn't for all the hype. It sets my expectations way too high. I tried to set my expectations aside and just listen and there is some interesting music here.

Femte(?). Dylanskivan? Det är verkligen inte så bra. "Alla" låtar låter i princip likadant. Förstås överdrivet, rolling stone och thin man är bättre. Men även de har samma upplägg. Ett konstant sjungande med, rätt trist, röst. Sen är det dör mycket munspel. På nån låt skar det i öronen. Man måste inte variera sig kanske, men om man ska ha fem (säkert fler) på denna lista behöver det fan vara lite variation!

Classic lyrics. Gets a bit screechy with the harmonica

not bad. didn't fully click but i liked it more than i thought i would

I’ve enjoyed this album in the past but it just annoyed me today. It’s so wordy and for some reason that’s an issue today. Anyway

molto carino e country bravo signor bob, 3 stelle e mezzo

Classic Dylan. A few classics but all in all solid.

The title track and Like a Rolling Stone are the only two that are like actually genuinely great when Dylan does them, the rest are great when sung by literally anyone other than Dylan

a little boring but pleasant enough

I think I could have really liked this album if the songs were 1/2 the length

What are the odds? Back to back Bob Dylan records. After Blonde on Blonde yesterday it's Highway 61 Revisited. Same result, I am nonplussed. Incredible lyrics? Sure. Great backing band? Absolutely. But is moaning voicings and songs from a day gone by just did not bring me in.

Bob Dylan is one of those artists that I know is influential (and I understand why), but just can't really get into. To clarify, I don't think he is bad nor do I think this album is bad. It's a perfectly fine folk album, and a better folk album than most. It just isn't my usual cup of tea. That being said, I got some moderate enjoyment out of it. I thought that the musicianship was quite good, and I don't dislike Dylan's vocals or the lyrics. Not phenomenal, not bad.

It’s Bob Dylan. By this point I know what I’m getting. Guitar and stories. And you know what? I’m ok with that sometimes.

Just imagining how good this would be with a different singer.

I prefer Dylan in 1-2 songs per listen. A whole album is a bit rough.

I'm not much of a Dylan fan. I really don't get the hype. That being said, though, if I had to listen to a Dylan album it would probably be this one.

I get why this album is considered a milestone, especially for its lyrical strength and Dylan’s shift to electric rock. But personally, it still leans a bit too much into that folk-singer territory for my taste. I respect his influence, but it doesn’t fully grab me. 3/5

Correcto

Typisk Dylan, all over the place. Mye bra, men et helt album blir for mye for meg.

Classic songs but not really my cup of tea

3/5

3.5 - a good folk album but Dylan rambles too much.

7/10 Highlights: Ballad of a Thin Man Like a Rolling Stone Tombstone Blues Desolation Row

Today I learned Bob Dylan and Bob Marley are different people. I also learned I prefer Marley...but Dylan seems cool too tbh

I think I was conditioned from childhood to not be annoyed by his voice 3.5 rounded down

Well it’s Bob….its ok

Its Bob, wasnt a snoozefes

I loved the music and gen the harmonica was light or not there. I also think I’d prefer a different singer to Bob Dylan. I can see the talent but it isn’t for me. I wish it was

I actually liked this album more than I expected, but will probably never listen to it again. His influence is undeniable, but it's not for me.

Very good driving music - would love an open window in the countryside Otherwise....gets old and monotonous.

What will be an outcome of doing this project: it made me find a rather solid appreciation for Bob Dylan; this here is the 5th album I've had and three of the previous four I quite enjoyed, 5 stars for "Blood on the Tracks". This one, though? It closes the circle to "Blonde on Blonde", my problem with it and much of my previous opinion about this guy's body of work. As one fellow reviewer put it so succintly albeit entirely unironically: "But Dylan is careful to not let the music get in the way of the poetry." Yeah, that's one way to put it. There's NOTHING of interest there outside of the lyrics. And unlike in his folk tunes, this electrifried band version of his music has a LOT of nothing in this wall of instruments, all boringly and loudly chugging along, from ON to OFF, going absolutely nowhere. I may be able to acknowledge that the music is - likely - only meant as a backdrop to string words along to, but this is not for me. Also, I know Highway 61 Revisited. I happen to have heard all of those songs long before, so there were no surprises here, no discoveries to be made. On the other hand, see above, I've come around to 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 it, Dylan, to some extent. So... I think my rating is that instead of actively disliking it, I'm just mostly bored and slightly annoyed by this particular album, and that I've always had a soft spot for Desolation Row, after all and that makes it a: 3.

43/1001. I guess this is the album when Dylan went electric to a huge disappointment to some folk purists. Well boo-hoo. I haven't listened to this one as a whole before - actually haven't listened to any Dylan too much - nor do I think I ever will (well if I finish this project I'm sure a few albums will pop up). But I never realized how punk he was. No wonder they called him an anarchist (in the U.K), "Give the anarchist a cigarette" -quote (especially sang by Chumbawamba) is a classic. But then, it is all about lyrics, isn't it? I don't tend to listen to lyrics too much when I listen to music - the music should speak to itself. Here the music is raw and rough (read: out of tune), which is great, but but still blues- / folk-based. Uncompromising. Boring, as is his voice. Screeching, blasting your ears with a harmonica (why?). Punk. Not much to love in these quite simple and too long songs wothout the lyrics? So mixed feelings here. I liked it more than the Bowie album I just reviewed though - no fake moonage sci-fi pantomime theatre here, but quite an assault, surprised that common people at that time bought it and loved it. But still a mixed 3.

3.5

Can appreciate what he’s singing about but I don’t really care for his voice/the music 2.5

His best album, the songwriting of this album is a class above the rest of his albums as well as using a strong variety of great instruments. The list underplays Dylan, considering all his other albums that are not as strong, which diminishes what this album does. Anyways, this style of music ain't my favourite.

I liked it and think he is an interesting songwriter but the songs were a bit long and drawn out.

Ik vind z’n stem niet geweldig maar wel iconisch

Would need more listens to really appreciate this. But I understand it’s importance.

Good stuff, just all tends to run together

Maybe I would be more receptive to Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" if it wasn't our 7th Bob Dylan album. We get it. He's a songwriting legend. "Like a Rolling Stone" is iconic, but the way Dylan sings it is also kind of annoying. And it's been 7 albums of that.

I feel like I'm supposed to rate it higher but I don't want to?

I love Bob Dylan but remember why I rarely finish his albums. There are only so many harmonica solos a person can take

The master presents his folk songs with a more rocking attitude.

3.5

Good driving music when you have nothing to think about. I wish there was a half star option because this would be 3.5 to me.

A solid three. There is something about this bob guy! Favorites are the first three songs

I liked some of it, but some of it felt so repetitive. At least one song sounded like the same melody as another with new lyrics. I was a little disappointed bechase I had heard so much hype for this album.

Haha, it's bonkers that this list has so much Bob Dylan. I really like him in general but feel like maybe I've had more than my fill in this project. Giving it three stars, but honestly didn't get very excited about it

With Bob Dylan you know what you get. But a whole album is a bit too much of that. Just because of the great "Like A Rolling Stone" I give it the three stars.

Like a Rolling Stone is still a jam, the rest takes some time to grow on you though.

Starts off great with "Like a Rolling Stone", love "Ballad of a Thin Man". I have a personal grudge against whoever gave this man a harmonica - that sound goes through your head like a nail.

Honestly, pretty good. Nice, folk stuff. Banger lyrics of course but ain’t a fan of the harmonica, was a bit loud. Also his vocals are both good and bad

Objectively a good album but not my thing. 3.5

I just can't stand his voice and harmonica 90% of the time

I just can't get into bob Dylan his voice does nothing for me the lyrics are not as good as people say they are in general I find it a fairly dull experience.

As with most Dylan I listen to, I appreciate the songwriting and don't enjoy the execution.

Good, not so much my style. But good to old-school dancing.

Bob Dylen typische Musik. Lässt sich gut hören, mitreissen tut sie mich aber nicht. 3/5

Better than "Bringing it all Back Home". I can definitely hear how Electrified Dylan influenced entire generations of folk rock musicians. Harmonica got tiresome however.

Pre-listening thoughts: 😭 oh brother here we go! 270 ish albums with no Bob Dylan and then all of a sudden two within two weeks 🫩 Post/during listening thoughts: this is certainly a Bob Dylan album! That damn harmonica is just ruthless! But like I feel like we don’t need 8 Bob Dylan albums on this list! They all sound the same! 5.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: no Fav tracks: like a rolling stone, ballad of a thin man Least fav tracks: anything that ended in the word blues

Overall, can't knock the album as a whole or the songwriting, it's very well done. His vocals are even pretty enjoyable throughout this album. But then the harmonica moments happen.

Ok I think I understand it (Bob Dylan) now

Ehhhh. It was aight.

Like a Rolling Stone is a great song! The rest of the album was so so and man I got sick of that harmonica quick. Ease up on it Bobby!

Took 2 listens to get into it, not usually my vibe but enjoyed the second time

OK ish

3/5

Like a Rolling Stone is good, I think I always thought it was by the Rolling Stones - oops. I can see why Bob Dylan is very popular but it’s the same reason I’ve never loved the Rolling Stones - just don’t love that vibe and also the harmonica too.

good

ive never really sat down to listen to bob dylan before and i have to admit i was surprised by how not good he was. i didnt say bad, but....not good

I like Bob Dylan but it's another one I don't really need a whole album of

First half of the album was pretty good. The back half drags pretty heavily. Dylan is certainly unique and a great songwriter. His singing style can wear on you after a while. Perhaps that's why the back half seemed to drag. Not really my cup of tea

Never been the biggest Dylan fan but i do enjoy this album. Gotta be in a particular mood for his voice though.

I get the love, I just have never been able to get past his singing voice.

Initial tracks engaging, a little repetitive tonally by the end. Found myself questioning my opinion/relationship to the artist. If he wasn't considered such a poetic genius by larger fandom, I would have been possibly more lenient to the lyrics that felt unconsidered or silly.

Obviously an amazing musician, but not my cup of tea. Iconic voice, long rambling songs.

The slide whistle ruins the entire album for me. 10/10

First Listen - Have heard of Bob Dylan Holy moly some of these songs were monotonous and repetitive.... That being said, something about Desolation Row was hypnotic. Very haunting song, Somehow, I don't mind the album all in all. Dylan's voice contrasts really well with the smooth backing. You can feel the emotion in his voice - "How does it feel?" felt like he was asking me directly.

Nie moje klimaty, smętny blus ale spoczko rytm

I already own this one. His vocal is very high in the mix. Some songs could be shorter because they start to feel too long. Overall it’s a rollicking affair, and enjoyable enough. Not sure it’s essential listening, though. It just expands on Bringing It All Back Home which for me is the better album

Timothee Chalamet sounds great!

My previous experience with Dylan has lead me to believe he is one of the best song writers of all time, but a less-than-stellar vocalist. I went in to this one trying to keep an open mind. Honestly, a good album. The writing, both lyrics and music, is of course top notch, and his voice doesn't distract like I expected it to. Can't say I'd run out and buy a copy, but I wouldn't be upset if someone put it on while I was around.

Jeg har vist rundet hele skalaen med Bob Dylan albums efterhånden. Jeg tvivler ikke på, at det er et indflydelsesrigt og vigtigt album, men jeg synes alle sangene lød ok men fuldstændig ens. Det er nok ikke godt for mit forhold til ham at teksterne har en lav prioritet for mig, når jeg lytter til musik

Chill album with longer storytelling songs

It was just ok for me. I understand that it was a great achievement in its time. But it's not my style. However i really love "Ballad Of A Thin Man", I replay it several times.

I don't understand Bob Dylan at all. Maybe I need more time to comprehend his music. The last album I listened to was Blood on the Tracks, and I don't remember why I gave it 4 stars. I probably was in a good mood that day if I rated it that high. lol Highway 61 Revisited wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either. I didn't feel anything. I will say that he plays the guitar and harmonica very well, but the lyrics are forgettable. I'm going to give it a 3. There's something there that I'm not noticing. I may have to revisit his work later on. Hopefully, I'll run into another album of his.

Ok

Great listen

I'm not TRYING to describe the albums, it just sort of happens. (Right now I'm trying to catch up on a few I've missed. I didn't even have time to write a proper review of The Yes Album, but now that we can edit our reviews, maybe I will fit that in some time.) ANY hoo, this is an interesting one. You can be chastised for disliking Dylan's most notorious works like this or Blond on Blonde. I didn't dislike them, I just don't get the hype. Probably one of those "had to be there at the time" things, although some of the more pointed stuff hangs on. I guess people never change. Still trying to understand "Ballad of a Thin Man." I enjoyed this album on the whole, nothing made me want to bury my head in the sand, like some stuff on this list does. Interesting, arty, and unusual. Lots to like. But Dylan's style is a matter of taste and it never hit me in the gut like it does a lot of people. I get the appeal though. And at the time, I guess, this was the most radical groundbreaking anti-establishment music being made. Which kind of broke open some floodgates in mainstream rock and pop. Respect.

Classiqueeee

prefer laibachs version of ballad of a thin man. overall 3

As someone who prioritize music over vocals, i kinda scratch my head when bob Dylan is said to be the "greatest songwriter". Maybe the best lyricist, but if 4 diatonic chords in a loop accompanied by random harmonica blowing is considered the greatest songs then i can just add one chord and steal that place. it's like naming an actor the best film maker for his acting performance. like a rolling tone is a classic and one of the first songs i learned on guitar. The lyrics work with the music harmonically. Lyrical content i can't comment that much on. His harmonica playing is as awful as always just a bunch of random huffing and puffing. More musical poem's than songs sometimes. but it's better than 60% albums i get on this list so why not. Best tracks were "Like a rollin stone" and "Highway 61"

Not too bad more bob Dylan. Same complaints as before. Some nice ones

***Queen Jane Approximately, Tombstone Blues, Ballad of a Thin Man (& obv Rolling Stone) Not rlly my kind of folk // too bluesy // a little repetitive & the lyrics are kind of parody of themselves('one-eyed midget' lol) but like the Band / organ / sound etc plus every song has a few great/surprising lines min NOTE -- the end of Tom Thumb Blues seems to be referenced at the end of opening track of the Monitor "I'm going back to New Jersey I do believe they've had enough of me"

I really like how poetic it is. It's obviously about the lyrics and not about being super technical (except for the crazy harmonica solos). The rhyme schemes are clever are flow really well. The songs do seem to blend together but not in a bad way. The album has a root beer dream like quality to it. I have no idea what Ballad of a Thin Man is about but it would make a crazy music video.

I don’t understand the hate for this album. Yes Dylan’s voice is unconventional but there are some all time classics on here. Desolation Row is a masterpiece.

Some good, recognizable Dylan

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Lots of lyrical gems. Of course, LIKE A ROLLING STONE and HIGHWAY 61 get the universal acclaim they deserve. JUST LIKE TOM THUMB'S BLUES and TOMBSTONE BLUES really illustrate Bobby Z's storytelling abilities. Fav track is the delirious, BALLAD OF A THIN MAN.

It had some good songs but in the end most of it sounds the same

I really wish I found Dylan's music catchier. I don't hate putting his albums on but very little sticks with me outside of the hits. More of a musical appreciation, especially since watching "A Complete Unknown" and getting some other Dylan albums in this project

Likes : Tombstone Blues, From a Buick 6 Et aussi, pour leur potentiel de chanson et leur narrativité : Ballad of a Thin Man, Desolation Row