Reviews (page 11 of 14)
Classic Bob Dylan sound. If it wasn't for his voice this would rank higher.
I managed to go 15 years of my life without hearing Like A Rolling Stone
2 Dylan albums in a row?? Considering my review for Blonde On Blonde ended with "I guess I'm just not a 'listen to an entire album' kind of Dylan fan.", it did not bode well for today. But I will say that I liked this one more than Blonde On Blonde. There was significantly less harmonica (I don't hate harmonica, but listening with earbuds made the sound rather piercing at times - probably better enjoyed on some speakers). Anyway, while I enjoyed this album more I still don't think I'm a "listen to an entire album" Dylan fan. His voice is very stylized and starts to get old for me after the 5th.. 6th song. I enjoy him more on a playlist mixed with other artists.
2 Dylan albums is a bit much, as it turns out there is such a thing as too much Dylan. Having said that, I enjoyed this album more than Blonde On Blonde, but not by much. Bob Dylan is better in small doses, one song at a time; listening to an entire album is tiring.
Not a big fan of Bob Dylan’s style of singing but this album is the best one he has produced.
Excelente "Like a Rolling Stone". El resto de las canciones son un muy buen ejemplo del estilo Bob Dylan, aunque ninguna cerca de destacar como "Like a Rolling Stone". Algunas canciones hacia el final del disco se tornan muy raras, con discutible técnica de harmónica y efectos de sonido que hubiese preferido que no estén (por ejemplo en la intro de "Highway 61 Revisited", la canción).
Starting with arguably his biggest hit, "Like a Rolling Stone", Bob Dylan (in typical Dylan fashion) takes the listeners for a ride through 1960s America via his "signature" songwriting & blues-based music. I will admit that this particular album gets repetitive at times, though. I can only listen to the same stripped-down blues/folk song with endless verses and a harmonica solo so many times. I didn't mind the tracks that featured piano/organs or were more traditionally structured. I guess I've just never been crazy for Dylan and his sound. This is probably as good as it gets in terms of Dylan albums on this list specifically, so I'll rate accordingly.
The better of the Bobby D albums so far, but overall he’s still not to my liking
Sounds like other albums of his, always good, but nothing remarkable.
Some parts of it are good, some parts of it are so boringly fine. It’s a solid 3 woohoo
Not too bad of an album, and it even has "Like a Rolling Stone", which was exciting. As this was released almost 60 years ago (wow), it lacks these exciting sounds that the music industry added, even 10 years after this coming out, and so it feels like nothing really exciting is happening and he's just talking while some tune is playing in the background. Pretty nice album though.
Great sound Lyrics were obtuse
It's Dylan, so you know what you're getting. Definitely a top 3-4 album of his. Songwriting on point, singing is passable. The influence on future generations of musicians is priceless.
As a singer/songwriter album, it gets a 5-star rating, however, I have to minus 2 stars for the fucking harmonica. 3 stars
Bob continues to be hit or miss for me, where my feeling is that I enjoy whats there and can see the appeal but don't think it is something I would have in my regular routine. Overall I'd say this one was more enjoyable than previous albums. Like a Rolling Stone is of course a big standout. I wish I had a little more to say for what seems to be one of his more popular albums
I did not like this as much as the other one. I think I must have just listened to dogshit recordings of this MF all my life cause he really ain’t that bad now I’m listening again. That loud ass harmonica is like having nails hit into your forehead though my god Bob you don’t have to blow so fucking hard
Had to catch up today, had Gene Clark then Dylan, I think I was tired by this point. I just don't get it, or bad harmonicas.
I liked it, not blown away with it but it made me want to put as more of a priority listening to dylan's discography
We just had a better Bob Dylan album a few days ago. Apart from Rolling Stone, this album is just okay.
I’m one of those who doesn’t understand the veneration of Bob Dylan. His songs are well written, sure. His voice and even his harmonica playing at times is shrill. I didn’t hate this album, but Dylan is just not precious to me.
I feel like Bob Dylan is one of those "you had to be there" artists
meh
nice & charming but not my thing
So geht Musik
Some good Dylan songs, but gets a little dry at the end
Very pleasant, but also predictable
Highlights: Like A Rolling Stone, It Takes A Lot To Laugh, Desolation Row, From A Buick 6. In a nutshell: I haven't listened to much Dylan. His nasally singing voice was a put off. It helped to switch perspective, and focus on Bob's lyrics instead. And they're great. It will take repeat listens for me to settle on which Dylan albums are worth your time. In my opinion anyway. Overall: 6/10
Bob's gotta be one of the most overrated artists of all time, right? Not sure how other musicians look up to him cause almost all of his music is a slog to get through. "Like a Rolling Stone" was good (though funny enough I'm sure I've heard better covers than this original) but the rest was... Bob Dylan? Also, almost all the sounds are far too long and that harmonica is like sticking an ice pick in your ears. 5/10
I guess if you absolutely had to choose a Dylan album to listen to, you'd choose this one.
fíla dylan
Idk why, but my appreciation of Dylan has dropped a bit. Still a good album and way better than Time Out of Mind.
I came into this excited because I've only ever listened to like a rolling stone. I won't say i'm disappointed but I'm a bit underwhelmed. That being said, when there was a good song it was very nice to listen to :) Favourite song: Highway 61 revisited
Was fine, did fall asleep while listening but I was very tired and I dont think it is fair to blame Bob for that.
3 out of 5. This is the third Dylan album now and it hit me how narrow this whole list may be. It's my second favorite Dylan album after Blood on the Tracks.
Bob Dylan is highly influential and respected, having a big impact on many artists that I love, but he just hasn’t quite clicked with me yet! The storytelling is intriguing but I find the sound of the album relatively one-dimensional, and so I struggled to maintain focus on the stories. His voice also isn’t quite working for my yet, nor are the harmonica solos. Emphasis on the YET with this, because I am sure that I will understand this music more in the future (like I have with Nick Drake and Van Morrison recently). Still not a bad listen, just not many highlight moments that will have me coming back for now. I also struggle to see an atmosphere that suits sticking his music on at this point in time. p.s. I am aware this will likely be controversial. I have no regrets.
The first thing I’ll say is I can really hear how he influenced The Beatles. Much of this record sounds like it was pulled straight from the Let It Be album. Unfortunately, this didn’t really move me. I like some of his more folky acoustic stuff like on Freewheelin’, so I’m looking forward to that coming up on this generator. His singing style on this one was a bit more… shouty? It’s his distinctive style but it’s like he’s exclaiming each line rather than singing it, I’m not really a fan. It’s pretty good music, and endlessly influential, but not one of my favourites. And tune your guitar man! Desolation Row was by far my favourite song, if more of the album sounded like that would’ve scored it higher.
always a fun listen
#61 - Not trying to rate the impact that this had or the influence. Just on my enjoyment of the music alone. It captures its era.
This album caught me by surprise as I’m not much of a Bob Dylan fan, so I was expecting to listen to yet another overrated album, but no, this was actually an enjoyable 50 mins that is definitely worthy of this list
Solid Dylan album, although I prefer Jimi Hendrix’s Like a Rolling Stone and PJ Harvey’s Highway 61 Revisited better.
It was alright, nothing too thrilling. Dylan's songwriting always outdoes his voice. "Like a Rolling Stone" is on the album. I don't get why it's on the list other than it being by Bob Dylan. Only 4 more albums by him to go... I'll give "Highway 61 Revisited" 3 stars.
I'll die on the hill that Bob Dylan is one of the most overrated musicians of all time, but I did enjoy this album more than I thought I would. There were some well-written lyrics, and catchy ballads. It still didn't blow me away though. Favorite song on the album: "Ballad of a Thin Man".
Rolling stone is a fantastic song but every other song was not great.
Not my favorite Dylan album, but definitely a very influential one. Key tracks: Like a Rolling Stone Ballad of a Thin Man Desolation Row
Good
Quite interesting
Classic.
Existe uma diferença gritante entre o o primeiro álbum do Dylan que me foi recomendado por essa lista - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - que é o instrumental. Enquanto o primeiro é inteiro tocado apenas com violão e gaita, trazendo um charme pela simplicidade da composição que combina bem com o tom melancólico das letras, neste o instrumental conta com baixo, bateria, piano e órgão . A ideia de usar um instrumental com mais complexo deveria trazer um dinamismo pro álbum, mas não é o que acontece. Ele começa bem com "Like a Rolling Stone" (inclusive minha favorita do Dylan) e o instrumental aqui é fundamental para essa atmosfera mais energética, mas após ela todas as músicas são muito arrastadas. Apesar existirem muitos temas interessantes com a presença dos outros instrumentos (em especial o órgão) a voz e o jeito de Dylan cantar se torna insuportável ao longo do álbum. Quando finalmente chegamos no fim do álbum, nos deparamos com uma música de 11 MINUTOS a vontade é de que ele acabe o quanto antes para não voltar ouvir a voz de Bob Dylan tão cedo.
I was familiar with "Like a Rolling Stone", which is an anthem. I didn't know the rest. Dylan has good energy, but it's mostly about the words, less about the melodies, and I care more about the latter.
Surprised to find an album where Dylan's singing doesn't make me cringe and want to plug my ears. Not only is 'Like a Rolling Stone' a classic that holds up, but I enjoyed 'Queen Jane Approximately' too. Ultimately a bit too much harmonica to really dig this, but didn't mind it overall - with 2 stand out tracks.
Better than his others
Interesting lyrics, although I'm not always sure what they mean... there might be references I am not old enough to know. Generally I liked it, although by the end I was ready to not hear his distinctive voice and any more harmonica.
Solid, but the Dylan voice and the harmonica get a bit repetitive.
Solid, but the Dylan voice and the harmonica get a bit repetitive.
Heard this before, but not for a while. Like a Rolling Stone is one of the great rock songs. Listening to it today I was surprised to hear the nice piano and guitar fills. Intersting to think what it might sound like if the "wall of sound" was turned down a touch and had a more balanced mix. I liked the rest of this more than I expected. Dylan sounds like he's having a lot of fun on this album, despite the cynical lyrics. "Aw, you never turned around to see the frowns On the jugglers and the clowns when they all did tricks for you"
Had this on vinyl years ago. Some tracks were better than I remembered (like Desolation Row) but others seemed to drag a bit.
6/10 Move on Bob. 7-27-2024
Not the best
Dylan is an amazing lyricist, decent musician and terrible singer. I can appreciate this album for its poetry, and for a musician reinventing himself, but not much else.
Rambled too much for my liking and that harmonica really wears me down, but I liked a lot here.
It's good to that time but it is not my style.
Ágætis plata og Böb þolanlega áhlustanlegur.
Okay I absolutely liked this more than the previous Bob Dylan album I listened to (Blonde on Blonde). I’m still not blown away, but the whole listening experience was fine and there were a handful of songs I’d listen to again. I guess that’s a win enough for me after not really liking the last one.
Am I hearing an organ? That's so unusual. Bob can be a little squeaky, but he puts emotion into it. His vocals don't feel as stilted as some other, similar musicians. YouTube ads that were served to me while listening to this album on YouTube: Facebook
As with all Bob Dylan I've come across on this list, I understand that cultural and historical importance of this music. I don't mind listening to the occasional Bob Dylan song here and there. But the incessant harmonica across an entire album becomes unbearable.
56%. На 7-8 пойдет, но все ещё не могу подружиться с Бобом Диланом.
STANDOUTS: Like A Rolling Stone OVERALL: 2.5/5; I can see how you could like this but it's not my thing.
Again it's one of those "I had no idea this was the guy who made that song" moments. Dylan never really struck a nerve with me, but it's undeniable how big he was and still is.
I learned to stop worrying that I would never understand what the words mean. Enjoy the music and... even... that nasal, droning voice. It's all a beautiful reaction to the world that Bob was living in at the time. And it's a beautiful reaction to the world now, too.
Wish I could say I love what is almost universally considered a seminal masterpiece. Instead for me it's just fine.
Sometimes it’s awesome and sometimes his harmonica is like fingernails on a chalkboard
3.75. Think I just don’t like this man that much. Lyricism good, but eh
The best songs were It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry, Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues and Desolation Row. Though the last one is a bit long.
It's Dylan. Some might say classic Dylan.
****
Good listening, but it peaks at the first track and doesn't quite return to those heights. Might have been the speakers I listened on, but some harmonica parts sounded a weirdly off key.
I liked the music but I can’t stand his voice.
Didn't enjoy it as much as Freewheelin' but was still good. Will have to give it another listen.
This bloke released some albums. I think if he had have focused on less output but higher quality he would’ve released something much better. Highway 61 is a decent album nonetheless.
This album has Like a Rolling Stone on it, which is the only Bob Dylan song I could name off the top of my head. I haven't heard any of the others before but I like them! My favorite song by far was It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry. The album definitely felt a little played out by the end, I was getting a little tired of Bob's voice. I'd listen to a few of these songs again! 6/10
Didn't hate it
legal, mas não é pra mim. A gaita mais incomoda que acrescenta
A couple of songs were good and made some sense. A lot of these songs just seem to be rambling about nothing. At least you could understand most of Bob’s words on this album.
Overhyped but still good. There are better Bobil Dylano albums out there. Ballad of the Thin Man is excellent, though.
it has the banger but the others are alright too
Yeah, this was good and chill.
I liked this more than Blonde on Blonde. Like a rolling stone is fantastic. It feels pretty good. But man, I find Dylan a little tough when you get past the hits. The meandering stories just get a little old for me. Halfway through Ballad of a Thin Man, I was thinking “what in the holy hell is he talking about? Midget? Can we still say that?”
I enjoyed this SO MUCH MORE than Blonde on Blonde, and I don't know why.
Songs all sound same I’m not a huge Dylan fan, it’s basically country with huge hype 2/3***
Carino, non ho ascoltato tutto
It's about Dylan album. It's exactly what you expect like rolling Stone is one of he's most listenable songs. The whole album is enjoyable
Muy buen blues, pero no me emociona salvo dos o tres temas
Not a country fan but it was Okk
I always want to like Bob Dylan more than I actually do when I listen. I appreciate the songwriting and historical significance, but these usually aren’t tunes that I would just throw on when I’m picking my own music.
I'm clearly either a basic bitch or the lyrics are all just verbal diarrhea trying to sound deep. 3
Un poco rollo.
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Couple memorable songs but in general not a huge Dylan fan.
I’m conflicted. on one hand objectively Bob Dylan is a bad singer. The guitar is out of tune and the harmonica is obnoxious. The lyrics are drunken nonsense. on the other hand, there’s not this obsession with perfection that is so present among music of the modern age that it’s actually almost refreshing to hear a recording that is as imperfect and sort of fireside personal as highway 61. You can also hear a lot of Rolling Stones/British invasion influence.
Dylan went electric
I have lowkey been liking the Dylan in here 3.5
His grating voice detracts from the supposed lyrical genius. But I appreciate the sweet instrumental details.
While no doubt a vivid lyricist, I found most of the content difficult to connect with, or frankly, care about. Tonally there's not much variation from song to song, although there's certainly talent behind the musical performance and arrangements. Listened to: walking around Keyport at dusk. Favorite track: The Thin Man
I really wasn't looking forward to this one. Not after the Royal Albert Hall live album. But. This one is actually alright. Lots of bended/stretched vowels, which combined with his limited vocal range gets a bit tiresome after a while. Still. Quite alright even if you don't listen to the lyrics that closely all the time.
I’m looking forward to more Bob Dylan on this list. This one was just okay. The harmonica was quite shrill all over this album, making for an unnecessarily difficult listen.
Meh
4/10 un álbum con un sonido que después de un tiempo se vuelve aburrido y monótono
Very nice relaxing
Good.
Un poco rollo.
This is a Bob Dylan album. It sis exactly what you would expect.
Sounds like Geoff
The songwriting and instrumentation are solid. But Dylan's voice brings it down. I just can't get into his nasaly warbling. Won't deny its influence it had on popular culture and its relevance remains today.
This made me think that Dylan can probably be a good rocker.
Just another quite good Dylan album, dunno what else to say
Pretty much what you’d expect, it’s Bob Dylan
This was ok but as soon as it finished I put on the MCR version of Desolation Row and it was about a billion times better
Your dad’s best friend thinks this is the greatest album ever made. It’s good because it’s Bob Dylan but I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to any of the songs besides rolling stone again. Favorite song(that’s not rolling stone) was tombstone blues.
Not a Dylan fan at all. I think he sounds like a sheep singing. This is paletable even for me however - peak Dylan if you will. Upbeat, incisive and eloquent - a young man full of energy and cynicism.
2.5 stars. The leadoff "Like A Rolling Stone" is iconic, but the album is a bit of a letdown after that.
Dylan has never really been my thing. That being said I enjoyed this album a lot better than when I first heard it when I was 16 in 1998.
I think this is the second Bob Dylan album so far. I enjoy Bob Dylan overall but can only do so much at a time lol (same comment as last time I think)
ma dobar je bob ajde, 3.5
It was nice to revisit Highway 61 Revisited! Bob Dylan is genius, his writing, his music, but ... his singing has always been a kind of love/hate thing. Sometimes I can take and sometime I wish he'd just stop. Good album though.
His music was popular during the Vietnam era. His music can be good, or not.
Songs like Queen Jane approx. honestly sound like they were recorded yesterday. Songs like highway 61 sound like the birthplace of Springsteen and a different type of storytelling amidst a rock and roll song. A good re-introduction record for me via Bob, but not enough to keep the needle moving and me searching for more
Great writer lousy singer
No one does story telling lyrics like Bob. I love the instruments, especially the harmonica. My biggest problem is his voice…its not great at all. Overall, I like the album. Its not too much and not too little.
The voice. Dear god the voice. I know there’s of lot of Dylan stans out there but man I just can’t get into him. This gets my obligatory extra star for use of the harmonica fortunately. Rolling stone is obvs good but otherwise meh. Sure there may be a bajillion allegories, sonnets, lymrics, haikus, etc in here but if the song tonally doesn’t entice me to listen to said “poetry”, then you just kinda wasted my precious time. Oh did I mention the voice?
Liked it. Very pleasant to listen to. Like a Rolling Stone is a brilliant song. I hope there’s more Bob Dylan on the list for us to listen through.
Bob Dylan’s vocal style might be incredibly different and the butt of a lot of jokes, but his music might be one of the most purely American sounds ever produced in the country. On top of that, his lyrics don’t talk about life in the cities and about the glamor, but about what living was like for a majority of those in America. The songs are really heartfelt and the mix of folk and early rock was really a nice listen.
Love vocals don't like harmonica
Boring. Its saving grace is not having an exceptionally bad song. Funny enough the last one is the best.
Res sead redemption be like
Okay album. I was never really a huge fan of Bob Dylan’s voice, and some of the songs just kind of sound like one stanza of a Shel Silverstein poem over the same music over and over. Nothing against Shel Silverstein poems tho. Like A Rolling Stone, however, is a certified classic, along with the fucking slipping-on-the-banana peel sound effects in the title track.
Not the worst Bob Dylan but also not the best. Like a rolling stone is overrated
Honestly I like more than I thought I would, Dylan is a talented writer, but I like music because it sounds good and this album is not what I would call, sounding good,
Yea it has one of his all-time classic songs on it that everyone knows and mostly loves. But I’m just not that big a Dylan fan so…
It’s an okay album. The last track was pretty cool and catchy, but there’s really nothing to exciting for it. It definitely had its place for its time, but in today’s world, it’s old new. Like 60 years out of date, so it’s not even relevant now these days. Although I can see how people really enjoy music like this, it’s definitely an album that I won’t ever come back to.
nice vibe
I appreciate bob dylan, but I rarely like listening to him
Not bad. I’m not a super bob dylan fan, but this was good. 3/5
3 Stars (8/15)
“When Dylan went electric” - we’ve got it right here. Dylan was a super impactful artist and essential for the development of rock in the 60s. I’m not very well versed in the lore or discography, but know that Bob Dylan is highly revered and respected by many people a lot more into music than I am. He has an iconic sound and voice, but not really for me and begging to be parodied. Check out Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary “Get Back” for some excellent Dylan impressions by John Lennon. Not a wild fan of this album but it was enjoyable. Let’s give this one three stars.
Some classics here. Dylan is certainly a writer first. I felt like he wrote just a bit too much on a couple of these songs.
На 1 раз, не более
I am not particularly a singer/songwriter fan. First time I heard the album. Being non-English there is a lot of lyrics :-)
Suns not yellow, its chicken :D Aika humoristisia sanoituksia. Nyt on huuliharppuakin. Ei silleensä mitään erikoista. Ihan ok
I feel like I may end up saying this a lot in this journey, but this is another album that's mostly fine with a few highlights and a few lows and leaves me feeling ambivalent towards towards it. Favourite track: Ballad of a Thin Man.
i mean im just really not a BD guy but im starting to see his appeal i guess. like a rolling stone carries hard
The album feels like a chill session with Dylan and a jam band. Each song has something I like, but then goes on and on. Apparently Wikipedia says it was a very influential album, so for that I can give thanks.
It's good, don't think I'll listen to it again.
Having never listened to a Bob Dylan album this is exactly what I expected. I think I lose a lot from not really being a person that particularly listens to lyrics. But it is undoubtedly good.
Like a Rolling Stone and Tombstone Blues are standout tracks. Otherwise a pretty flat album, and the singing is more or less talking in 3 close together notes. Starts out decent but gets old.
I have to admit, not a big fan of Bob Dylan. His lyrics are thoughtful and interesting and the band's musicianship is on point. This music just doesn't draw me in and is quite frankly is a little dull.
No está mal
Still Dylan. See my previous review…
Favorite was "Ballad of a Thin Man". I don't mind Dylan in small doses, but it is hard for me to focus on the stories in the songs, his voice distracts me from it. Reading the lyrics, I appreciate them more.
Good
It's decent. Not amazing. I do appreciate the lyrics tho I guess. It does tell a story.
Interesting songs and lyrics, but not quite my thing and nothing really stuck out for me.
Un poco rollo.
I don't really like Bob Dylan but this was pretty tolerable. This is basically quintessential Bob Dylan here so while I may not really like it, I can understand why it's on the list.
some nice tunes
It was fun to listen to, I liked how much attitude he put into his singing, but none of it really resonated with me. I can see how people would like it but it just isn't my thing.
I’m not entirely sure what I think of this album tbh. He kind of reminds me of Billy Joel who I love but the songs is this album are just so long and drawn out with you get tired of whatever you enjoy quickly. Although saying this I will probably have to give him another listen In the future because I could see myself liking this artist. This album however is id give a 6/10
Le rock des années 60 sonne comme le rock des années 60. Pas exactement ma tasse de thé.
Escuchado. Muy bob dylan
it's ok.
Está chido y ya.
Pretty nice, liked the surrealism on thin man
How does it feel?
Overall song writing and impact it had on the times are unquestionable. Rating a bit on a hard scale since I know these albums will be amazing.
Dylan's more rock album, a turning point in his carrer and in rock n roll history. Everybody knows Like A Rolling Stone, one of the most acclaim and famous rock song of the 1960's, on of the bes and most influencial song of all times, but the rest of the album, is at least for me, completely unknown so exepct for Like A Rolling Stone, i don't know any of the others 8 songs. The album cover is probably one of his most famous with one of his friend behind him. The rest of the album is pretty similar to other 60's act like the Byrds (who were imensly influenced by Bob Dylan) and the Beatles especially the album Help!. Its not just folk rock its also a lot Blues rock with harmonica parts, bluesy riffs and songs like toubstone blues and it take a lot to laugh and it take a train to cry. I have to be honnest, Dylan is on of the best songwritter in music history, but his voice, how to say it... i dont like it, it do fit perfecly well his persona and his lyrics compensate, but still i have to say it. To be honnest i have some expectations listening to this album, with the song Like a Rolling stones as the oppener, but i was a bit disapointed, i aknowledge its huge influence and the turning point for Dylan to used electric guiatr insted of classical accoustic folk guitar. But none of the other 8 sogns really impress me. But maybe Dylan is just not really for me an the revolution of this album could be only the song Like A Rolling stone
I always struggle a bit with a full Dylan album. There's always some good stuff in there, but there were a few tacks on here that grated a bit....
If ya like bob. Otherwise nothing to me stood out but wasn’t divin deep into riffs or lyrics.
Lange autoritten gaan volgens mij zo voorbij als je dit aanzet. Maar dat like a rolling stone als beste nummer ooit word gerate begrijp ik dan weer niks van.
Bob Dylan is ok.
Amazing lyricist but his voice is so nasal. Also, the instruments sound out of tune in some of the songs and I couldn't listen to all of the final song because the harmonica is so high pitch and annoying.
Está bien pero no es para mi.
Virka bedre enn dei andre greiene han har
dont think Bob Dylan is my thing but the music is p good. 7/10
to much harmonica
Not a Dylan fan, but appreciate why he is so valued.
Voice
Ionno, it's Bob Dylan
Great road trip album!
Slow, sounded dated, lots of harmonics, liked the final track. Listened once.
I was in the right mood....
Yes
Yeah - I just don't like Bob Dylan haha
Very lyrical, almost shanty like or a retelling of a myth. Couple songs caught my attention, but some of the songs that leant harder on the harmonica started to grate on me. Overall 3.5/5.
Not a huge Dylan fan, but have to appreciate the songwriting/music.
I can't really handle Bob Dylan, being generous with 3 here
Better Dylan than expected
Not bad
Une certaine chanson ''Like a rolling stone''. Good but not enough wow
Some classics on this but early long play Bob isn’t my favorite. Songwriting is great, throughout, very visceral
It maybe a little unfair to say this, but this style of music is not on my standard rotation. As such I was expecting to last 1 or 2 tracks before losing interest and switching off. I managed to listen to the whole album and it was decent. That's a lot of waffle to say not much.
Great song writer, fun listen. 3/5
Meh mangler lige at lytte lidt mere til.
Decent album
Meh its Bob Dylan
Always enjoy Bob Dylan and will never be bummed to listen to him, but this isn’t my favorite album of his.
Begon wel leuk maar werd na een paar nummers saai. Na langer luisteren, en meer als achtergrondgeluid werd het beter
Not bad but not a huge Dylan fan
Iconic, but the songs are too long, I'm not a lyrics person so this isn't my jam.
Classic stuff, but the majority of songs overstay their welcome. A 3/5 for Bobby Dylzo. (3.5 if I could) Favourite Song: Ballad Of A Thin Man
Easy listening 7.1
+Catchy, good story telling, plus you got the iconic like a rolling stone in here -every song feels too long and has 10+ verses
I've never really loved Bob Dylan's vocals, but I also never gave him a full listen until now. I love the music and the lyrics, but I still can't get past his vocals. 3 Stars for the album because it's not bad - just not my cup of tea.
Mittelmäßig
Boomer tunes
Decent
Tombstone Blues feels like it ran its course after about 3 minutes, but was stretched out to 6; similarly Ballad Of A Thin Man & Desolation Row. I liked quite a few of the songs on here but it got a bit samey after a while.
Ahh Mr Dylan. So many people love you. You have some big tunes, but mostly I’ve always found you a bit … whiny. So I can’t say I was fully looking forward to this. Fortunately it’s starts with one of his big hitters in ‘Non direction home’ and it keeps a lovely pace up. Lots of proper bluesy rock and roll, with minimal whining. I listened to it twice and was tapping away. I liked it way more than I expected. Some of them outstay their welcome, and the last track is more of the whiny Bob I wanted to avoid. But overall I liked it.
Dylan's never been for me, but some big hits on here.
Folksy as fuck, classic Dylan and fun to listen to.
Not the most exciting Dylan.
I enjoyed this album but didn't finish it, will definitely return because Robert is a talent
Not a dylan guy...
It's been called the album that really started the 60s. It's hard to imagine higher praise than that. The recording sessions come straight off the back of Dylan's famously controversial electric performance at Newport. Yet the songs are seeped in blues tradition, pointing to both past and future simultaneously. It's not his strongest album, but it has a very significant place in music history.
Fun and light
3.4
"So let Germany brew your beer, let Switzerland make your watch, let Asia assemble your phone, we (America) will build your car," lectures Dylan during the 2014 Super Bowl ad break. With the title of his sixth album and the motorbike on his tee, already back in 1965 Dylan was positioning himself as a motor vehicle sales rep. His maudlin crooning over strummed guitar, replete with imagined Bible scene re-enactments, quickly established him as the King of Americana, driving from desolation row to highway 61. Vroom vroom.
I've always thought Bob Dylan to be quite overrated. His singing voice grates on my ears and his songs repeat about 5 times too many. Some of his tunes are genuinely good songs however, and despite not particularly enjoying poetry I can't deny the influence he had on music with his intensely lyrical pieces.
Decent, some good songs, some boring ones.
I really wanna like it more than I do, but I just can't get into it. Dylan is a storyteller and I like everything he does on paper, but when it comes to actually listening I am not having an amazing time. It's fine, not my thang.
I like the music, but it got a little repetitive
A surprisingly pleasant listen - I have never been a Dylan fan, but admittedly, I'd never made an effort. I am not a fan of his mumbling style, but the music was enjoyable enough, even if it's not something I would seek out
It was nice to have on on the background. I wish I liked Dylan's voice better.
Pretty good for a Bob Dylan album. I usually get tired of it pretty quick, but this was the right mix of music and incoherent lyrics
Bob.
3/9, 33%
Solid album with alround good songs, but its just not my music
Gammal hederlig rock. Bra album och nice låtar men halvbra vocals. Favorit: Desolation Row
Bra album men asså jag har svårt för Dylans röst Bästa låtar: Like a Rolling stone, ballad of a Thin man
Overrated: honestly this album isn't all that. I thought Bob Dylan was meant to be a sick rock artist turned folk activist musician but I just feel he was also folk and at that not even that good. As an album this felt underwhelming with only 'Like a Rolling Stone' being a stick out song. Just meh I have to say.
Bob's iconic folk rock. Recognized "Rolling Stone"
Contains the classic "Like a Rolling Stone" and "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry".
This one really conflicts me, because I was liking it until I got two-thirds of the way through the album, and then my brain said, "Okay, I've had my fill of Bob Dylan's voice and harmonica." I pretty much liked all the songs individually, but I am just not set up to listen to an entire album of Bob Dylan in one sitting.
Es Bob.
No es mi rollo, pero bastante guay.
A decent folk album with some great tunes. Dylan’s singing is pretty alright, considering that he has a controversial style of singing. That being said, I heard better albums in the past. Fav tracks: Like a Rolling Stone, Tombstone Blues, Title Track, Desolation Row Least fav: Ballad of Thin Man 3.5/5
Started ok but every new song tried to prove to me that it could be worse then the last one. Almost took off another star for the last song.
Definitely not my fav Dylan album. Probably not in my top 3. Like a Rolling Stone and Desolation Row are incredible but I'm not in love with the rest of the album at all. I'm giving it a THREE
He wrote some clever lyrics here and there, but the instrumentals on this are pretty repetitive and generic bluesy rock. His voice is tolerable in small doses. I wouldn’t come back to it.
This is actually a pretty boring album but it feels like it has to get a few stars just for Like a Rolling stone alone.
Two fantastic songs on here, Like a Rolling Stone and Ballsd of a thin man, the rest is fairly standard bluesy folk.
Alrighty, the fourth Bob Dylan album I've gotten. I'm very slowly warming up to him, little by little. I at least understand his music better now. This one was good. Poetic lyrics, goofy voice, painful harmonica.
Actually 1/2 excellent
3rd album of Dylan on the list for me. Two previous were older than this one and I have to say that introduction of instruments other than guitar and the mouth organ was a good decision. The songs seem literally more filled (sic!). 3.5/5.
I quite like this.
I don’t really like Dylan’s nasally vocals, and the harmonica can be pretty shrill. Still pretty good.
Kad se jedan od najpoznatijih bendova u povijesti nazove po tvojoj pjesmi 3,33
Harmonica is cool. A lot of these songs sound the same. Good album, but no stand outs. Overall I appreciate Dylan's writing, but I wasn't paying too much attention to the lyrics while working.
Almost all of the songs sounded the same which was ok with me because they were all good. Wish I was able to pay attention more but I was running around while listening. Still enjoyed
So many cryptic lyrics. I’m sure there is a deeper message here but it was a little too much. The music did compensate enough for it…
Decent album. Had some great tracks.
bob dylan has an 11 minute song on this one and you all know. desolate, bros. very nice bob dylan way.
Ei respektiä vielä tässä vaiheessa.. unknown.... 80 luvulla julkassu parhaat albumit.... Niitä odotellessa.. VAI ONKO YLLÄPITO HÄH? ei päästä läpi... miksi... parasta dylania ei päästänä kuulemaan..
It's Bob Dylan's whiney voice. You know what you're getting. I really wish his voice wasn't like it is. I just tune out the lyrics because I don't enjoy the vocal styles and I think that makes me miss out on the lyrics a lot. Musically it's a very good album.
I resent Bob Dylan for being a good lyricist and musician because he’s a terrible singer and I’m sorry I can’t look past it.
некоторые я даже знала. в принципе не так беспросветно как другие альбомы Дилана (из этого же списка)
Not a big fan of this tbf. Can Bob Dylan really sing? Saved tracks: Ballad of a Thin Man, Desolation Row
It was okay. Not great, not bad, but OK. I mean, Like a Rolling Stone is a classic, but there's not a lot of variability or differences between his various songs. His vocal performance is better here than later works, but while he's \"Dylan\", I think he's more popular because it's seen as \"cool\" to like Dylan. But it was worth the listen if even just for the historical/cultural value.
just not into it. but fine
Would have been 5 stars if the album ended after the first song
How hard is it to keep time
Turns out I'm not a Bob Dylan fan
What is the overall style and genre of the album? Country isnt right but rock and folk dont get the vibe either. Are there any standout tracks or moments that resonated with you? no it was just kinda good How did the album make you feel? Did it evoke specific emotions? None in particular Did you enjoy listening to the album overall? Yes Would you recommend this album to others? Who might particularly enjoy it? No I dont think so.
god shines through on track 1. exaltation and relief! this poor steak ends! or does it? so mythologised is dylans placing as a great artist, but only on track 1 and 6 do i truly feel the weight of it. the huge excitement i might feel in 1965 hearing the openers you can only imagine lyrics alone are never enough for a good song, and the closer has undeniable brilliance there, but rab zimmerman, you can do better! a fine record though!!1!1! ! 1 ! 1
Ok to be entirely honest, youtube music didn't have this album so i listened to like half of it before getting bored of restarting it in my browser. The stuff i heard was good! Its bob dylan what can i say. the more i listen the more I enjoy. its freewheeling and sad. But he would do well to have his sinuses checked. Doesn't dtop him thinking up good little tunes though! 3 stars because ay oh you deserve it lil guy
long story telling. i do like his voice and instrumental just don’t like listening to whole stories usually. would be nice on a long road trip maybe
This album was pretty okay, I think I liked it a little less than the other Bob Dylan record I had to listen to.
When I saw I’d been generated a Bob Dylan album today, I have to admit I let out a bit of a sigh. I understand that lots of people love his music, but I can’t for the life of me understand why. I’ve heard a couple of albums by him already which I didn’t enjoy, but let’s try to go into this one with an open mind. Songs I already knew: Like A Rolling Stone Favourites: Like A Rolling Stone This wasn’t quite as bad as I was expecting it to be. I think it would be reasonable to say that this is the best Bob Dylan album I’ve heard so far, but I still find his voice quite annoying. The music is mostly decent here, but I do wish he didn’t use that harmonica quite as much as he does. Overall, I’d say this album was ok, but I’ve no doubt that I won’t be coming back to listen to this again.
Great discovery
Classic Dylan
Not a Bob Dylan fan
I mostly don't get Bob Dylan. It seems like he writes a libretto 4x the length of other writers, but the badly un-economic tactics almost never seem to cohere for me. It's like he's just stringing together as many semi-poetic phrases as he can. Definitely belongs on this list, but I don't dig it. (prior listen)
Some great songs on here
it was a fine album and a nice listen but nothing stood out as something that i would want to listen to again
Everyone else sings Bob Dylan songs better than Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan's parents really screwed him with that singing voice.
One of the better outings for Dylan, of which I've had FOUR turn up on 1001 so far, and I'm not a fan generally. This one starts a bit sluggish, then picks up, then tails off. Not the worst I've had from him, but not the best and not one I'll be rushing back to. It's Dylan, if you like him, you like him, if you don't you don't. Someone, take that fuckin harmonica off him.
Identifying Dylan, it’s Dylan
Dylan never was my cup of tea really. Can't deny his impact on music though.
This album was pretty cool, the same sound throughout. I liked tombstone blues, not so much like a rolling stone.
Interesting album. Haven't been a fan of Bob Dylan and I don't know if this album changed my mind. 3/5
Historically relevant. I guess.
It's Dylan (TM). Not exactly my cup of tea but I see the appeal for the time and for now
Highlights: "Like a Rolling Stone," "Ballad of a Thin Man," "Queen Jane Approximately," "Desolation Row" This is just a superior front-to-back listen to Blood on the Tracks. Every song has some memorable lines; many songs have these slowly emerging concepts, a suspense that carries verse by verse. What doesn't work for me is the heavily repeated motif of free-flung half-allusions where some famous figure appears for one stanza to do something plausible but uncharacteristic and/or anachronistic. He couldn't commit to some kind of retelling or even blunt allegory, but wowzers don't you know the whole darn culture has gone topsy-turvy? It's also hard to parse Dylan's charming phrases from the suspect Bohemian and Beat attitude he leans into. He plays around with this, certainly. Is he the native or the stranger? Is he the voyeur or the spectacle? From the first song, at least, he deflects with a torrent of criticism -- fair, well-observed, but deepening his own mystique takes the pressure off him as well. People may have been mad about him going electric, but his attitude and perspective can make you wonder how folksy he ever was in the first place. Did this break ground? Would I want others to imitate this? I've heard some that tried and I wasn't too pleased with it. It captured the public imagination at least, and it's *fun*. He throws away great lines like they're nothing, just whisking you along with all this assurance to his broader statement of concept on Desolation Row. Hard not to get sucked in.
Bob Dylan writes like a genius and sings like a goat.
And herein I pontificate and exude upon this which is a Bob Dylan album.
p81. 1965. 3 stars On the list for historical significance. It's difficult to state just how important and influential this was in the day - you've got the jump from folk to rock, the extended 5+ minutes tracks, and setting the bar for lyrical standards for everyone else. Having said that, it hasn't aged well - there is a lot of filler alongside the classics, and most of the tracks outstay their welcome.
Not my sound, was going to give it a 2, but 'Ballad of a Thin Man' convinced me otherwise, because that song has been on repeat all afternoon. I appreciated this overall though, I wouldn’t put it past myself to come back to Mr. Bob soon.
Bob Dylan again? Ok, this one was better than the previous one it recommended me. "Ballad of a Thin Man" was great and definitely my favorite. "Desolation Row" was cool too, but the lyrics got so abstract at certain points it reminded me of "Royal Jelly" from Dewey Cox. 3/5.
I do like Dylan's style and this is some quintessential Dylan. There are some good songs in this one but not really one that I'd revisit as a full album. But even still - 3.5
Strong opener. He's such a great lyricist, story after story. The harmonica does get a bit too much on occasion, I'm looking at you Queen Jane. He had a good band behind him. I was worried the 11-minute closer was going to ruin things and drag on, but no! Great album, great songs, great singer. HOW DOES IT FEEL?! 3 / 5 stars.
While seems churlish to do down a record that starts with 'Like A Rolling Stone', I feel like the rest of this album all blurs into one. The whine gets tiring.