Reviews (page 6 of 8)
Listenable at least
No thanks. We’ve enough of this type of thing on here already.
Ett ganska bra album med bara bra låtar. En blandning av Bob Dylan, Beatles och kanske Jefferson Airplane. Hade aldrig hört talas om dessa innan men jag blev glad att få mer kunskap om psykadelisk rock. Känslan passar till många tillfällen så denna var lät att lyssna på flera gånger. Sparade majoriteten av låtarna så jag måste tyvärr ge denna en femma.
Had no idea this is what they sounded like. I enjoyed it enough.
Started off ok then I went to sleep
Positiv overraskelse! Lidt Bob Dylany
Havde det lidt svært med hans stemme men virkelig lækker lyd og produktion! Kendte dem ikke, fedt med nogen lidt mindre åbenlyse 60er plader!
Ret fedt! Kan godt forstå at den her er på listen. Virker lidt som et godt psychadelia koncept album, men det indeholder også noget folk og kan godt lide hans stemme - lyder lidt ala Bob Dylan.
A pretty good entry on a genre that I'm not excited about. So much of anything they do exceptionally well was probably missed on me.
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, playing this album is unnecessary.
Most fantastical, “medieval” sounding baroque pop sounds very similar and this album is no different. Pretty uninteresting stuff, except for a couple highlights (most notably, the final track), so it makes sense why this isn’t particularly that remembered in the grand scheme of 60s music.
I am familiar with this band, having first heard as The Beau Brummelstones on an episode of The Flintstones. I have not listened to this album before. Overall a very enjoyable folk/country/rock fusion. 60's psychedelia with a very San Francisco sound. Musically several tracks have a very cool atmosphere and well-crafted lyrics.
Some good folky, psychedelicy, late 60s fun.
Ummmm...sure...I mean, it really didn't touch my soul, but it was it was fine.
Interesting and fun!
I had to double check that Bob Dylan wasn't singing when this first started... but once I heard a bit more the I could tell it wasn't quite him. What it is is some pretty great 60s tunes with lots of fun instrumentation. Loved the accordions, horns, tubas, banjos and other band instruments that kept this interesting and hopping. Now that I re-read the title not sure if I heard the triangle or not... nonetheless quite terrific!
This was pretty good, but I don’t really see how they are doing anything that hasn’t been done elsewhere.
Masterpiece.
Funky lil folk album. Thought at first I was going to dread it, but not that bad.
Not often I run into a band from this era that I've ever heard of but here we are! Initial reactions were that this would be a little too folksy for my tastes, but there seems to be JUST enough psychedelia mixed in here to keep me interested. Mostly starts sound sort of the same as it progresses, with a few moments here and there that stand out. I think closing the album with a cover of My 'ol Kentucky Home might've been a misstep though.
2.6/5 listened 2x. nothing great, but catchy
If Bob Dylan played a day at an off-season renaissance festival. Would've been a 2, but the session musicians did a really great job with what they were given. 3/5
Never heard of these guys. Interesting to see what they sound like. Figured they would sound like what they look like for that era. Not sure how long I'll last listening to this. eh. not for me
An album that could only have exited in the 1960s. In just 29 minutes, it shows a greater ability in writing songs than Ed Sheeran ever will and gives fuel to anyone that says modern music is crap.
The only thing I can associate with this album now is that the last song is the one that Roger Sterling sings while wearing blackface at his wedding. 2/5
Like a band of Bob Dylan’s that fit the prototype, but lean to far Simon and Garfunkel. Really well recorded and produced, but kinda boring. Lacks the certain something.
Didn't get this at all.
It’s listenable. It’s like listening to western music with the sensibilities of a Mamas and the Papas.
Had no expectations, but this hit right today! Short and sweet. What a surprise.
It was ok. Pretty forgettable, but not bad. Musicality is good. Lyrics a little corny. The weird falsetto thing could be a bit much at times.
Nope, not sure why it's here. An undiscovered Dylan style album all folksy and nice? Lyrics from the late 60's. OK. Nice. Still dont see why its been brought to this list. Why no Dylan album then? Do I even like Dylan? Will listen to it again and see ... Apparently not. 2 stars.
It’s a cross of country, bluegrass, Bob Dylan, and psychedelia. Thought this was okay at first but his vibrato become increasingly piercing to the ear in an icepick way as the album continued.
folksy... not as entertaining as the S&G songs
Meh. I don’t remember these guys. I enjoyed the first and last songs.
I like this, definitely enjoyed.
I had never heard of these folks but enjoyed them. A familiar sound without being something I'd ever heard before. 60's psych rock, well produced. I'll keep my ears out for them again.
Yeah it's brit rock, but it was catchy and concise
Good Album Overall Standout songs: Painter of Women Nine Pound Hammer The Wolf of Velvet Fortune
Smells like hippie
BL: completely blind listen. Not sure what I’m in for. Interesting name, expecting 60s deep cut psychedelia, maybe half zombies half Beatles, But we will see. AL: this offered a very interesting listening experience. Crafting fantastical vignettes with sardonic character, reminiscent of somewhere between King Crimson and Pentangle. Considering the time period the production is phenomenal, the drums sound good if not slightly too soft. There are many songs off of this record which will now be making their way into my replayed. FT: “The Painter of Women”, “Nine Pound Hammer”, “Triangle” 4/5
I was excited to hear this, but it was pretty ordinary
Hmm
Another 60s pop/rock/psych band? Well, let's give them a fair... OH NO, HE SOUNDS LIKE BOB DYLAN. Admittedly, a Bob Dylan with a slightly better voice who can actually sing (be it in a style, that I really can't stand). The instrumentals are also not as boring. I still didn't particularly enjoy the album, but it deserves half a star bonus for being better than what I've heard from Dylan. 2.5/5
enjoyable, very cromulent-core
frekar áhugavert. gáfumannakántrí. fær auka hálft til að minna á aðra umferð. 3,5.
Jangly guitars that reminds me of Mr Dylan. Quite enjoyable
This is this listener's first exposure to the Beau Brummels. Considered one of the first bands to achieve widespread critical acclaim out of San Francisco, Beau Brummels combines beat music with folk as an early example of country rock. "Triangle" is a pretty cool album with vocals that sounds like Bob Dylan, but with more upbeat sounds and better instrumentation.
not for me
This music has not aged well. Spinal Tap's "listen to the flower people" is better than anything on this album.
Now here's a genre that didn't age too well in my limited musical estimation. Psychedelic music with folk vocals. This album is in black and white despite to kaleidoscope cover.
didn't really do much for me... good listen but felt like an intersection between Bob Dylan and Lou Reed.
1967 Genre: Folk rock, country rock, psychedelic pop, psychedelic rock Never heard of them before. It's pretty decent. Standouts: Are You Happy?, Magic Hollow. 3.5
Is this country ? Is this indie ? Its both. And its not my personal preference. Good music but nothing mindblowing. Its like music from a 18 century movie.
yeah nah, this shouldnt be on this list...
Some good songs, but the song 'triangle' is generally uninteresting.
Blind album and artist. I definitely hear that merseybeat style and I think I like this, but in short selective bursts honestly. Too much even for a short album.
Feels very niche, but at the same time broad as the folk-rock movement of the era. Once again the cool part of the 1001 project - hearing brand new groups.. Thought they were a British Invasion group but turns out they’re American! Enjoyed it well enough, 3/5
Robert Dylan eat your heart out
Really enjoyable and short folk/pop/psych record. Wasn't sure at first but it grew on me and gave it a second spin. Definitely get hints of Zombies Odyssey & Oracle, Moby Grape, Dillard and Clark, all that stuff.
Nice hippy vibes.
Meh
Late 60's pop. A little saccharine for my taste.
Some were okay, some were annoying.
I neither liked nor disliked any of these songs.
This made me depressed idk
3/5 standout tracks: - magic hollow 5/5 - the wolf of velvet fortune 4/5
Good
Booooring.
I actually really enjoyed this! the wolf of velvet fortune is a beautiful song
i actually enjoyed it more than i thought i would, wow.
Not my thing.
Well, that was intense. It sounds like music you'd hear in an adventure movie soundtrack from the 60s. Very focused sound, tight lyrics, unwavering in delivery. I can only handle listening to a couple of songs before it feels overwhelming and repetitive. I'll give it three stars.
Really enjoyed this
fine, didn't blow me away. reminded me of Led Zeppelin and the Doors to some degree.
Best Song: Are You Happy. I almost thought it was going to turn to an interesting, melancholy direction. But alas, it did not. Worst Song: It Won't Get Better. He's just extolling the virtues of dating young women over a sparse drum beat. Might as well rename this trash song "The Ephebophilia Stomp". Overall: Annoying proto-rock that might have served as a stepping stone for the genre as a whole, but today offers nothing interesting enough to warrant going back to listen to.
Bofff
Well, this was nice.
Mér leist ekki á blikuna þegar fyrstu lögin runnu af stað, Dylan eftirhermusöngur og lítið spennandi stöff. En röddin venst vel og við nánari hlustun lögin eru skemmtileg, rífandi stuðbeat og rólegheit á víxl og fjölbreytt hljóðfæraskipan. Gefið þessu séns, segi ég.
A hootin' and a hollerin' time.
(Suppositly) Psychedelic and experimental rock from 1967.
After a string of punk and fast and frantic music; this was quite a change of pace. It's for sure something my dad would put on. It has a warm quality to it. I like it.
A little bit psychedelic, a little bit folk, a little bit whimsical, a little bit mystical. Pleasant but forgettable. I’m curious to read more about it and learn why it’s on this list.
Nice sound on first listen. I have to say though that I'm really not a fan of the billy goat bolted-on vibrato that some singers do. It just sounds unnecessary and coming from a place of insecurity. I love the strings and overall arrangement on the second track. Very cool sound. I just wish there was more balance though, the strings and accordion in the right ear are so loud and the drums / castanets / electric guitar in the left ear are so quiet. This one really went by without me even noticing. I just listened and felt unmoved. I don't think I'd have it on a list of 1001 albums to hear in your lifetime. Very interesting album cover. It looks like water color paints on an outlined drawing. The washed-out effect is cool. Not sure if I love the colors though; to me watercolors naturally look washed out and these colors make it seem washed out and thin and uncertain.
Rating: 6/10 Best songs: Nine pound hummer
This album made me think of the folk rock parody film, "A Mighty Wind". It sounds very much like either a Bob Dylan rip-off, or a comedy album to start off with. The lyrics are hilarious, but musically it's not bad, a bit like the songs in the aforementioned film. I spent a long time expecting a laugh track, particularly "Magic Hollow".
Familiar with a few songs, none of which are from this album. There’s quite a pedigree behind this album. Groovy Psychedelic stuff.
This was interesting. Not exactly my cup of psych rock but it has its moments
I wish I had died before listening to this album. The only good thing about this is 28 minutes was long enough for me to locate and load a gun but not long enough for me to pull the trigger. Bland instrumentals and boring vocals with a repetitive structure :/. A couple of okay songs at the end weren't enough. Fav songs: - The Wolf Of Velvet Fortune - Old Kentucky Home
Surprisingly enjoyable for a 60s group I’d never heard of
The folkier songs are nice, the rest is okay
decent walking music but not good on its own
Like a drunk hippie sauntered into my living room and serenaded me. 2stars.
Standard 60s Folky-rock. I can hear the Dylan influences too........but............. .....it veers off towards dreamy D&D fantasy themes! Those were some great mushrooms they found on the hill that night..........
Sorpresón!!! 11 canciones en 28 minutos y no son punkis. Tengo que escuchar más de ellos. Are you happy?, Painter of women o The keeper of time son buenos ejemplos.
Probably very influential. Influential doesn't always mean interesting.
kjedelig
A very folksy and cozy album in the early psychedelic tradition. Verges on forgettable, but consistently pleasant with a hair of edge. Best song: Nine Pound Hammer
I’m so fucking sick of forgettable 60s psyche shit. The author of this list has shit taste
Good album
8/10. Very fun album all the way through. Toward the beginning/middle of the album it started to feel a little repetitive but some uniqueness came out toward the end raising it from 7 to 8 for me. Are You Happy and Nine Pound Hammer made the 5⭐️ list.
I have never heard of this. It was pretty solid despite the Bob Dylan-esque vocals.
Well produced. Pretty boring.
Reminiscent of their contemporaries Traffic and Jefferson Airplane, but nothing really grabbed my attention, but that could be due to a lack of familiarity with this group.
Not only cliched but more than a bit creepy on content. Why so much of this?
Easy listening, but unimaginative and boils down to just standard 60's rock.
Sounds like a mix of Dylan and the Beatles. I like it!
This is some freshmen team shit. All I had to do was hear their version of nine pound hammer with tiny hammer backing. It sounds like the scene with Ben Stiller in the mines in Zoolander. Sorry dudes.
Not quite my thing but pretty fun at least.
Decent 60s rock.
If every song were like "The Wolf Of Velvet Fortune", this would be a fantastic album. Unfortunately though, that was the only song I enjoyed. The rest was boring forgettable filler.
Not really my type but some nice sounds
Reading up on this band's history, I was expecting some kind of attempt at a statement defining, caught-them-by-the-collar approach to their vocation of choice. What I got was something that leaves little to no impact (a given considering the backstory) and mostly just goes through one ear and out the other. Not that it is all bad, there is perhaps two or three sticklers here but, overall not something worth revisiting. Favorites: Only Dreaming Now, Painter of Women, Nine Pound Hammer, Magic Hallow, The Wolf of Velvet Fortune.
Played this all the way through twice and don't remember a single note. It just didn't register at all. I have no idea what sort of music it is. Only became aware of the sound after the akbum ended and Spotify started selecting music for me.
Obra que marca un puente entre el Pop y la Psicodelia americana. Es un buen disco pero no se puede comparar con otras obras enormes editadas ese mismo año 1967: Sgt. Peppers y Magical Mistery Tour, Forever Changes y Da Capo, The Velvet Underground, Surrealistic Pillow, Are you Experienced y Axis:Bold as Love, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, The Doors, The Who Sell Out, Days of Future Passed, Disraelí Gears, Bee Gees´ First, Younger Than Yesterday, Evolution y Butterfly, I never loved a man the way i love you y Arrives, Something Else, Scott ... incluso Wild Honey o Happy Together. Se deja escuchar pero resulta poco estimulante en algunos temas
A folk rock that sounded like it belonged in a fantasy movie/show set in a medieval period. Decent vocals coupled with the harpsichord sound made for an ok listen overall. Best: The Wolf of Velvet Fortune Worst: It Won't Get Better
I like it Fav songs: Are you happy? Only dreaming now <:]
Well. That was aggressively mid. I see no reason why this should be on the list. There are many other albums on this list that basically do what this one does but with more cultural importance and quality. Even the vocals are a bit too reminiscent of Bob Dylan at times. Basically, imagine a Bob Dylan album but with worse writing and no real meaning behind it. That's what this album is. I felt nothing listening to it. The song "And I've Seen Her" aged like milk. The others are okay I guess. The second to last song, "The Wolf of Velvet Fortune" is probably the best one. The sound is fine. I'm not upset that I listened to this, but it really isn't anything special to me at all. I'm not upset that I listened to this, mainly because it's only 28 minutes. I am going to forget about this as soon as I finish this review, and I'm okay with that. Low 2/5.
You know, the Beau Brummels. They were frequent guests on the Colgate Comedy Hour with Roy Donk. They did panels with Paul Julian, the guy who did the voice of the Road Runner. "Beep-beep."
Beau Brummels? More like the Bargain Basement Bob Dylans.
Wimsical and a bit strange. Surely different, I dare say in a positive way! Still, not my favourite type of music really, but nice with a change of scenery! When listening the first time it passed my by completely and left no impression at all, but now that I'm skimming through it a second time it's actually not as shabby as I first thought. It definitely managed to claw itself up to a 3!
Not bad. Little over the top for me and his voice kind of annoyed me.
A likeable album.
This is like if bob dylan was mixed with willie Nelson and a little bit of of the byrds you would get this band. Not saying it’s not great but it just seems like a weird mix of styles that come together. I’m the 60s this was probably the more popular sound to go with. It feels like an inside llewyn Davis thing where the Brummell never got super famous while the other artists passed them by. Probably won’t revisit this one. 5.6/10
Nice, pleasant and interesting. 4-5
Meh.
Enjoyable. I can see it as a influence.
It was okay. Very dylan-esque but not exactly my cup of tea. Wouldn’t listen again
It was okay
Classic 60' psychedelia rock, these guys were on some fun drugs. Love the lyrical imagery. Painter of Women reminded me a lot of david bowie. Magic Hollow had lots of fun instruments but was really creepy. I wouldn't listen often but could be good for a chill campfire night.
Short sweet to the point. Classic rock I was unfamiliar with but would listen to again.
Another album I enjoyed that very much made me wish I was listening to the Beatles
Bob Dylan and Beatles adjacent
Beatles-y
This just dragged on and it was very unexciting. It wasn’t horrible and I guess it was a little peaceful but it just wasn’t something I would consider to be influential.
Like if Bob Dylan wrote Big Star songs but 10 years earlier...? Not sure how I feel about this one. Started off kind of interesting...no bad songs, some nice melodies, but after (just!) 28 minutes I don't remember a thing and it really got long in the tooth by the end - honestly surprised it was only 28 minutes, felt almost twice that. Not really a great sign. Feels not "bad" enough for a 2 but far too boring not to. 4/10 2 stars.
Not great. Lazy liped singer. Just ok songs
Are You Happy?
7/10 good band. Not my favorite
Why does he sing like the colon frog from South Park? 5/10
Getting an album like this is great. Aside from the big names, the less heavy psychedelic rock stuff has been a black box for me. This is a damned good album. And when the album finished and the algo started feeding related stuff -- you know, it was pretty cool. A lot of good groovy background music in there. Kudos, Brummels! Kudos.
NO standouts on this album
The last couple of songs were genuinely very good, but I’d kind of lost interest by that point - a psychedelic rock album with some country influence that didn’t stand out too much
Alright
Did not finish
I think this may be the first group that I haven’t heard of before with this project. It’s an interesting listen as a product of its time and it has cool moments of psychedelic folk, but it also feels like the band was left behind in the late 60’s for valid reasons. It’s just hard to compare this to works like Odyssey and Oracle, Forever Changes, or any of the top bands following the Beau Brummels in San Francisco (especially the Grateful Dead). There are some dope moments though. I thought The Wolf of Velvet Fortune was stunning and easily the top track here. I’m glad I listened, but I doubt I’ll revisit this much.
Although a child of the 60’s cannot remember this lot or if I did had forgotten. Absolutely love 60’s music and the memories it brings back. This album is just average. There’s no doubt it was made then as it has all the hallmarks but nothing on it stands out.
I had never heard of the group, u til I listened to this. Then magical realized that I’d heard them on the radio as a young girl at the swimming pool! That my high school babysitters played some of their songs!! Thoroughly enjoyable music!!
Was like a Bob Dylan album with other bits
This very very 60s, I've heard of them and always wondered if they sounded like the Beatles. Not so much. More like a copy of a copy of the Beatles.
Topper
What if the Kingston Trio had a cousin who told them about taking acid?
Typical 60s album, but nothing too remarkable
wanna hit myself with the nine pound hammer after listening to this.
comparing vocals to bob dylan is not a compliment
I wish I lived back in the 60s and could find instruments from the Middle Ages and get a record contract…
Enjoyable 1960’s sounds, varied i struments.
Not my style
This album is like if Bob Dylan's favorite Beatle was Ringo. Don't Pass Me By could be a track here and no one would bat an eye.
This album was alright. Doesn’t outstay its welcome with a concise runtime. The singer sounds like Bob Dylan sometimes. Favorite songs were It Won’t Get Better and The Wolf Of Velvet Fortune.
Goddamn snore fest bro
Wel oke opzich, niet heel bijzonder verder.
Rock with a healthy dose of folk and psychedelia. Nice stereo effects. Only dreaming Now is good but the quiet, fantastical Magic Hollow is the clear standout.
I was disappointed to see another San Francisco psychedelic 60s album on the list but this one was pretty unique. The instrumentation is impressive. The style feels like it's pulling all different genres from the era into a Tolkien-sequence world. The vocals are a bit distracting though. He sounds like he's trying to imitate Bob Dylan. Tone that back and let the music stand out more and you'd have a stronger record in my opinion. Despite that, there's a lot going on here that's worth a listen.
Like Dylan, only worse
decent, like if the kinks and donovan had a child. 3/5
Eh
Not really for me. Too slow, too homo. 1.5
Hmm, just middle of the road really init
What an era the 60s was Feels like a classic folk album then takes an eerie turn into psychadellia with "magic hallow" & "the wolf of velvet fortune" 3.5 / 5
Singer sounds a lot like Lou Reed but the band are no where near the level of velvet underground. Not bad at all. 3/5
Didn’t mind it, but won’t be coming back to it
I don't recall anything about this album.
Very chill album! The vibrato of the singer takes some getting used to..!
2.5 - This has some nice and pretty moments here and there, but no entire song stuck out to me. Pretty forgettable, but it was a nice, quick 20 something minutes.
S'alright. Nice bus ride music
Folk rock, country rock.
Nothing extraordinary. The last song was the most entertaining.
I had heard this name. Thought it was a joke or made up. This album is great. It’s the perfect album for me this morning.
Ok
This is the perfect example of easy listening.
I'd literally never heard of this band in my life. It's nice enough - reminds me of Dylan and Rubber Soul Beatles a bit. Don't really have strong feelings either way.
Olipas ihanan lyhyt albumi.
Better than most people on hear say I think, but there's a lot of music like on the list, only better.
J'ai mes réserves car on dirait qu'il y avait constamment quelque chose qui me dérangeait, mais c'est difficile à expliquer car généralement c'est rès bien construit comme album. On dirait vraiment une version plus psychédélique de Simon & Garfunkel. 7/10
Pyschcountry. Nah.
Folk pop from the late 60's was pretty good to listen to but nothing outstanding
Proto-hippy grass
It's just fine. Nothing more. Nothing less.
If Bob Dylan ever went to a Ren Fair. I didn't come away with too much here, but this record is pretty fun and strange. It helps solidify just how much crazy shit was happening in the late 60s.
I was quick to dismiss this on an initial listen, but another go-round revealed a delightful bit of fantastical whimsy to break up the standard psych folk fare.
Fenomenal
Great 60's pop. What's not to love?
It's decent for the time, but ultimately forgettable.
hmmm
At times this sounds a little bit like the soundtrack to the Rankin/Bass animated Hobbit movie (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL545948224B999E8A&si=PC6Lk90OH7Wwg8JP) which isn't a bad thing, but also is not necessarily a great thing either. This struck me as very 1960's San Francisco. While I think it is an interesting artifact of its time, I would not consider it an album everyone needs to hear.
SoCal on the cusp of psychedelia. I remember "Laugh, Laugh" but nothing after. They were one of dozens of Sgt Pepper dress-up clones, easily eclipsed by the Byrds and Jefferson Airplane. Not hard to listen to (in my nostalgic ears) but absolutely not noteworthy. Footnote-worthy? I dunno.....
Dylan-esque folky melodies and harmonies.
An album of its time, I think. Quite enjoyable and a band I hadn’t heard of.
From the quizzical eyebrow-raising of the first notes of the first track, through to the solo jig being performed around my office to the last song, this both entertained and yet at times "just was". Pleasant. Not sure whether it'll get many replays, but another stitch in the tapestry of sound
Another dive into psychedelic folk—this time with Triangle by The Beau Brummels, an album I hadn’t heard of before. While it had some lovely moments, with thoughtful lyrics and charming arrangements scattered throughout, it didn’t quite land for me overall. A few tracks stood out, but as a whole, it’s just not my style.
Just no.
Not sure what the hell this was.
Interesting!
Really annoying. Did not like the vocals at all.
January 27, 2024 HL: “Are You Happy Now?”, “Only Dreaming Now”, “It Won’t Get Better”, “Nine Pound Hammer”, “Magic Hollow” Ye’d think I’d’ve had enough of this after all the Dylans, Simons, Youngbloods & Young Rascals. But no This was very enjoyable Short, but not slight. “The Wolf” is perhaps the most indulgent in 60’s psych-folkiness, but for the most part these tunes are concisely crafted and orchestrated without being overly corny or sentimental. The warm brass in songs like the title track and “It Won’t Get Better” enhance my enjoyment The following comparison probably doesn’t help anyone but myself, but I liked this more than Elephant Mountain (Youngbloods) and Oar (Skip Spence). Conversely, I liked Moby Grape and Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme (S&G) even more
The phrasing got on my nerves. Typical folkie stuff of the era.
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Never heard of this band. Enjoyed it.
What a crazy annoying voice - I promise you there is nothing special about it, nevermind it being it among the 1001 best albums ever. 4/10.
Aun sin ser mi estilo preferido, suena bastante bien.
Somewhere between Pentangle, Procol Harum, and the Velvet Underground, with vocals that are a bit reminiscent of Dylan. Not bad actually.
Sends you back in time, half in a good Hippie way, half too theatrical. Most Songs are too short to feel them, lyrics and voice are ok, but the Instruments are awesome.
Country, Americana, Indie, male, mid/fast, good melodies, trumpets, good mix
never heard before. interesting. thank you
I don’t know if I have a bad day and then I get an album that I judge to be lacklustre, or I get an album that’s sub-par and I have a bad day. Either way - bleah.
I had never heard of these guys. I enjoyed a few of their songs, but I found myself looking forward to someone plugging in a guitar and breaking a string.
Never heard of them. The use of horns in this album were interesting. Unique sounds throughout - from Indian to country / blue grass.
Enhhh
I don’t hate it surprisingly. Some scotch, corduroy pants, a fire with my dog, then it might work. Cool name history - English dandy guy.
Not bad. A little hokey.
I had never heard of the band so didn’t know what to expect. Didn’t care for the first half of the album as it sounded like folksy Bob Dylan. Thought the latter part of the album was better, more psychedelic, and the songs more textured.
This is an album I've always heard in the psychedelic rock circle, but never got around to listening to this until now. It's really just 60s folk rock with a tinge of psychedelia. Their sound is sort of a mix between american folk rock and british folk rock, which I found interesting. The Beau Brummels really do a good job of walking the line of psychedelia. I think the lead singer's voice reminds me a bit of Bob Dylan or Arlo Guthrie. Will definitely be listening again.
Cool, folkrocky
Hmm.. ok, but not exceptional
I'd never heard of these guys. Really glad I now have. These guys are very good.
Meh
This has the Beatles-esque era sound to it. Pretty solid album for the the sound at the time. Probably wouldn’t listen to this again though. 2.12
I was wondering why this is on the list, so I read the Wikipedia page and discovered that: "The band also appeared as the Beau Brummelstones in a 1965 episode of the animated television sitcom The Flintstones." I see. Essential listen it is, then. This is surprisingly good. There's a part of my brain that can only be scratched by weird vaguely medieval sounding music by obscure 60s groups. Yeah, I think I enjoyed this.
Huh.
It’s was ok but it’s not really my style
First time listen. I see the influence on coming San Fran sounds, but this is not yet formed and the lead singers voice is quite annoying.
What was happening in the '60s? This is a weird collection. Musically pretty good. Lyrically really out there. Also - how have I never heard of these guys except as a reference in a Billy Joel song that may not even be about this band. I will give it a 3 for sheer effort and weirdness.
Are you happy? Not sure I was after listening. Sounds like 60s style I’m familiar of but I don’t think I had ever heard of these songs. Pros: not in another language Favorite songs: Only Dreaming Now Nine Pound hammer Old Kentucky Home
Would be a decent album in a vacuum but repetitive and near the bottom of what 1967 would have to offer
Very typical 60’s album. Light, short, and sweet. Didn’t over stay its welcome. I enjoyed it.
What felt like a classic 60's folk rock album. I can see why it would be on this list, but I also wouldn't have noticed or cared had it been left off. If this is the last year of this list, I'm hopeful we get some more impactful albums.
I liked this one! As yet another folksy, psych-rock '60s project from a band I haven't heard of, I was all geared up to rant about the composition of this list, but these guys did a good job. There's a sort of "medieval whimsy" to the music that I like, in that when it's not veering into psych territory it swerves into something you might hear at a Renaissance festival. A nice short album too, easy listen for sure. Pretty good stuff from these lads, I don't mind this inclusion at all. I wonder if we'll get anything else from them? Favorite tracks: Magic Hollow, The Wolf of Velvet Fortune, The Painter of Women, Old Kentucky Home. Album art: A nice watercolor picture, with the heads of the band members painted into some roses. I like the art, and I think it fits the aesthetic of the music pretty well. Bravo, gang. 3.5/5
With the influence of Van Dyke Parks, this album sounds as a mix beween the artistic pop of the Kinks, combined with a bit of American folk and country. So might this have been the first country-rock album?
Pleasant Dylan-esque folk pop. It does sound like Gene Clark and I prefer this.
Interesting listen, but not my thing. The baroque style of music I found different, but not in a way that I enjoyed. Very medieval vibes with uninteresting rhythms. Storytelling in the lyrics was good though. 2/5.
Very chill album, borderline with boredom at some points. The length of the album is a pro, as it preserves a higher density of cool tracks against fillers. The name-giver to the album is a great song and so are another pair, especially during the beginning. Expected Marc rating: 4
M'agrada molt aquesta combinació de Dylan/Beatles rara que fan, però no m'ha semblat perfecte en el sentit que li faltava algun tema icònic. L'he gaudit molt igualment. Expected Lorenzo rating: 3
Het klinkt als een voorloper van country muziek, zowel qua muzikaliteit als qua teksten, en is daardoor de moeite waard.
Following almost a year's hiatus after getting a bit overwhelmed with this list and everything that life was throwing at me at the time, I'm ready to once again start trying to get through this list at the rate of one album per day. I don't really have much to say about this one but I didn't hate it! It blends rock, country and folk, and covers it in a generous amount of psychedelia. It's a bit silly and cheesy, and I couldn't take all of the instrumental choices seriously, but considering the general silliness of the album I'm not sure taking anything seriously was the point. I definitely agree with the other reviews (and the Wikipedia page!) that compare the vocals to Bob Dylan - It's Bob Dylan without the social commentary. Nevertheless, this was fine. It had some fun tracks, even if there were a few low points to me, but the whole thing was short enough not to overstay its welcome. and I could possibly see myself coming back to it. Possibly. But amongst a thousand albums, it doesn't really stand out to me all that much.
Really enjoyed it! Folk rock. A bit of Psych a great album! Added it to my library.
Unique, beautifully done, worth multiple listenings
Listened Before? No Some bright folk rock out of the gate. Vocals remind a bit of Dylan, but nicer. Only Dreaming Now is weird. It is like Elanor Rigsby meets Italian folk music or something. Fine song with an apparently different vocalist. The Wolf of Velvet Fortune has a broody atmosphere about it. Standout on the album for me. For those that enjoy folk, this is probably great. For me, it is just fine. I found several of the songs to be really interesting ("Only Dreaming Now" and "Wolf of Velvet Fortune") and the rest kind of fell into the void. Inoffensive, short, and sweet. Strong 3 / 5. Love the album cover. Added to Library? No
Didn't hate the length. Interesting mix of country into some more whimsical style, almost like psychedelia. Started to fall into the 2 star range in the middle, but the last song saved it. I think I would give this one another listen because it's unique and short, but nothing really grabbed me after just 1 listen.
Got to love a 28 minute album to blast through really quick. This is a pretty standard 60s sounding album to me. The horns and banjo add a certain folk aspect to it. Overall enjoyable nothing special.
This dude sounds like Bob Dylan. Not a great thing. Nothing really stuck out to me but also found myself wishing it would end sooner than later. And it’s only 29 minutes! Snooze.
3/10 "highlights": The Wolf of Velvet Fortune
Sounding like the perfect fit for a Wes Anderson film. THIS is the sound of the late sixties. As the “wall of sound” became a thing sometimes you just need simple, excellent songs expertly crafted. This is a hell of a release. Psychedelia fuzzily thrown into what’s essentially a pop album.
"Triangle" by The Beau Brummels, released in 1967, is a unique and often overlooked gem in the folk-rock genre. The album's exploration of diverse musical styles, from folk to psychedelia, showcases the band's versatility. Standout tracks like "Magic Hollow" and "Triangle" encapsulate the '60s psychedelic spirit with ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements. Despite its creative ambition, the album didn't achieve commercial success. However, its musical richness and willingness to experiment make it a fascinating piece of the era. "Triangle" deserves recognition for its contribution to the evolution of folk-rock, earning a commendable 4/5 for its artistic merits and historical significance.
Absolutely generic 60’s folk rock. Entirely forgettable.
Verkar ha halkat in på listan på ett bananskal. Aldrig hört talas om tidigare. Det mesta låter likadant.
I barely know what's going on here but I'll be damned if I'm not digging a decent amount of this; The Wolf of Velvet Fortune is a wild name and a cool song. I've never heard of these guys and am not entirely sure if this is Bob Dylan attempt or just a style they are going for which lands in the same spot but this is an interesting mix. Nice instrumentals. The title track is solid. I think I may like it more than it is objectively great.
Been waiting for this to happen. Had no idea at all who, what, when, or where about this album but enjoyed it. Great album. Songs work together but don't feel repetitive. Whimsical. Doesn't over stay. The Bob Dylan vocal comparisons make sense especially on the opening track but it works. I'll probably continue to study this one.
definitely sounds like stuff i like usually never heard of them until rn a slight odd nostalgic feeling for some reason the songs sounded slightly interchangeable
Some fun stuff on here. Happy for any of these to pop up in a playlist but not gonna miss them as an album.
Sitting here scratching my head and trying to remember a single melody from this morning’s listen. Just standard Beatles-lite fare (if a bit more saccharine) that drifted through one ear and out the other.
Tambourines, tubas and trumpets... and Triangles... with lots of la-di-da campfire folkiness. Just didn't appeal to me. Not a single song, I'm afraid. It has to be 1 star so
These guys were definitely on drugs. This wasn’t my thing, kinda folky/country/psychedelic, although I was disliked it less on second playthrough. I still don’t like it. Listens: 2 Fave Track: Keeper of Time Rating: 2
2/5 a bit boring ain't it?
Not really my bag but it’s fine
Short and sweet. This is a succinct and truly enjoyable folk record. I had never heard of this band or this album before, but it's super enjoyable.
Boring stuff dude
I've never heard of this artist or album before, but this was a nice listen. I really enjoyed the "fantasy feel" that this album had, with its use of the harpsichord, strings, and its own unique percussion. At times, this album felt Dylan-adjacent, and at other times, it felt late Beatles-adjacent. The lyrics were unique, and the vocals were good too. I wasn't blown away by this album, but its most impressive feature was the way it drew on well known influences, but didn't feel like a copy of someone else's work.
Pretty standard fare
Very nice folk rock.
Never heard of them, but really enjoyed this one.
no, i am not happy! the beau brummels' triangle album is not good. it's nearly indistinguishable from other sixties music, and it's unremarkable, to boot. the voices of the two singers leave a lot to be desired. i'm not claiming that singers must have clear voices, because a not perfect voice can be amazing, but like. c'mon.
This really didn't do anything for me. It was general run-of-the-mill psychedelic stuff from the time with a flair of country. Additionally, the singer often sounded like Bob Dylan (which if you're familiar with my reviews, is not something I consider to be a good thing). In any case, I really don't know what to say about this. It wasn't horrible, but I didn't really get anything from it.
Short sweet enjoyable old rock 3/5. Reminds me of the oldest sons band in f is for family 3/5
Never heard of them before today and I’m mad about it. Sooo good, and the sound is fantastic
This is very silly, as well as typically didactic for the era. These damn hallucinauts, telling me what to do! I’m glad it exists and I’m glad to have listened to it. I shall now thank The Beau Brummels for their incessant stoned advice and their story about a wolf of velvet fortune, acknowledge without condoning their slander of the people of Kentucky, and walk away from the campfire with a two in my pocket.
Man, this was obscure even for me! Deservedly so it seems, jangly psychedelia with a sub-Dylan vocal. A few styles attempted on this album, none of them well. "It Won't Get Better", should have believed them. Back to the footnotes, dandies!
First time I'm saying this, but I actually wish this album was longer. A lot of good ideas here that couldn't really get their full development on an album of mostly ~2 minute songs. Would be a 7/10 if I could do that.
A fun, folksy listen. Old Kentucky Home was a banger. Loved that most of the songs were under 4 minutes long. Didn't strike me as groundbreaking but I did enjoy it.
I would give it 2.5, solid Rush-like instrumentals, just didn’t vibe with the singer’s voice.
Surprisingly loved it
It was pretty good.
It was good; kind of folksy, a little groovy, decent overall. Nothing great, per say, but not egregious either.
Boring
This album is decent. The music is pleasing to listen to (for the most part), but nothing really stood out to me musically. However, it's interesting that some of their criticisms of society are still things we struggle with today, which is quite sad to think about. Overall, it's a decent album, but nothing more than decent to me. 3/5 Favorite Song: Painter of Women Worst Song: The Wolf of Velvet Fortune
Forgettable
A surprise delight. Not really my thing but not bad.
John Lennon and George Harrison’s country love child. Still liked it. Good layering of instruments.
I like this style of music a lot, the folk ish country bluegrass vibe, good driving late on a dirt road music
This feels like a hidden gem in folk music. Loved most of these songs and found his voice complimented the songs perfectly except for the wolf of velvet fortune I really did not like that one. Nine pound hammer was a certified hood classic and the horns and violins on this album made daddy spit up pre skeet. All in all soft 5 hard 4 even harder 3. Would get this on vinyl and force friends to listen while I talk over the whole album.
Thought I wasn’t gonna like it but it won me over with some cool instrumentation and fun lyrics
I had never heard of this band before but I like it, it’s like a mix of Bob Dylan, Sons of the pioneers and the beetles. I feel like this is perfect music to drive through the mountains with Wes in Dixie cup. Made me feel good and would definitely listen again
Listened to this while tired and yelling at cars in traffic and I gotta say, it pissed me off, but points for only being 28 minutes
60s to the max. Wasn’t a huge fan of the vocals. No triangle was used, so that was disappointing
It's fine. I will admit I'm tired of being served 60s music, but this is far better than The Kinks album. I'd say this one is very much of its time, sort of a paint-by-numbers 60s pop album. But, along with the Donovan album, probably the best 60s album I've listened to. Yes, better than The Rolling Stones
I didn’t like this. Very boring but thankfully it was short.
A pleasant set of tunes that I didn't need to struggle through but don't necessarily need to hear again.
Rock demasiado viejo de los 60' que aburre.
Eh. Though there were some clever lyrical choices, the album is mostly stuffed with fairly lazy songwriting. Also, if you're going to imitate Bob Dylan, imitate his songwriting, not his singing. We don't need more of that, please and thank you.
I really liked this album. The psychedelic fantasy genre is one I didn't know I would like before listening, but I'm so glad I did. It was the perfect length and I could definitely listen to this entire album again. 4/5
"What's this before me, In shadows where no wind blows? A crying, frightened flower without a gentle breeze." This album is a strange mix between genres of music, and sticks true to it's mystical, medieval theme, with great storytelling, and strong country and psychedelic rock influences. I really enjoy albums that can take me to a different world while listening to them, and Triangle fit that bill perfectly. At a run time of <40 minutes, it didn't overstay it's welcome, and I felt satisfied by the end. T1- "Are you Happy?" starts the album with a great guitar backing that reminds me of Neil Young's "The needle and the damage done," which consists of an amazing acoustic guitar. I added this track to the playlist. Beyond the tracks that help to immerse the listener in this fantasy world, I also quite enjoyed T10 - "The Wolf of Velvet Fortune" which is almost chilling at moments, and has a guitar riff to match. A unique album that easily earns it's spot on this list. 4/5