Reviews (page 12 of 15)
One standout, Poor Boy. Otherwise this music isn’t for me.
Not bad very mellow
Already knew this was a great record.
we love nick drake! Pink moon better but this had some solid songs. Also the instrumentals songs are pretty cool
New artist for me!
I like all the instruments here, it's very relaxing. It gives you calm vibes, and i think that's cool. Not the type music i would listen very often, but it's great!
I read some reviews and wiki pages before listening and decided I was going to be a fan. But unfortunately, the music had very little impact on me. All very forgettable.
nick drake my beloved
Nick Drake only made three albums, and this is the middle one. They are all achingly sad and beautiful; as he says on here, 'I never felt magic as crazy as this.' No one has played guitar like Nick Drake before or since, but too often on this album, the intricacy and crispness of his playing are drowned out by the lush instrumentation and arrangements. However, there are several highlights: 'Northern Sky' has the most beautiful middle eight I have ever heard, and it breaks my heart every time I hear it. 'Hazey Jane II' evokes warm summer meadows. 'Fly' is perhaps one of the most overlooked songs in his oeuvre. On the whole, though, it's just too jazzy for my tastes and has too many instrumental pieces that sound like a soundtrack to some imaginary sixties romance movie. 'Pink Moon' was his next, last, and greatest album, stripping away the orchestration to just his voice and guitar, and it is all the better for it (albeit so, so bleak in lyrics and mood).
I adore Nick Drake. This is the least of his three albums, I think. A little goofy, and his voice on the guitar is obscured.
Schönes Album. Cooles Feeling. Sanfte Stimme. Ruhige Atmosphäre
Nice arrangements but artist cannot sing and guitar is slightly out of tune.
Yes, good.
Nick Drake genius
Surprising album, very easy listen, would say first half of the record is the stronger half.
Nice instrumentals, casual vibes
Good album. Definite influence on a number of my early-mid-00's artists.
Actually pretty good. 4/5
4 1/2 stars - amazing!
Thoughts before listening: Quiet, introspective folk music. I'm expecting some nice melodies and lyrics, but an overall sleepy album. I feel like I have heard this before, but I'm not sure. Review: This is a little less sleepy than I was anticipating, although there are certainly some slow, maudlin songs that drag in places. However, there is a driving rhythm to a lot of these songs that I'm enjoying. \"Hazey Jane II\" and \"One of These Things First\" both have a jazzy swing to the music that I'm quite enjoying. Overall I can see how this is considered a classic album, and I'm reminded quite a bit of later artists like Elliott Smith. However, like with ES, the slow depressing songs just drag down the album as a whole. I give this a 3.
Great album! Very neat guitar playing and fun vocal melodies. The full backing band adds a nice additional layer absent from Pink Moon. That said, I prefer Pink Moon, but this album is still great!
Fine. Pleasant. Although the song Fly is a small child pointing at me saying “you feel sad now”.
I’ve been meaning to revisit this stunning album again, a perfect piece of UK folk loveliness.
Nick Drake’s life story saddens me. This is a good album.
Very pretty
Plätschert so vor sich hin. Zu viel Monotonie!
So, this is a fairly deep work. Unique and touching. It's pretty obvious to me that this music would not be beloved by a vast audience. Too introspective, too insecure. These are qualities in people that we often tr to overcome and the casual music buyer doesn't want to spend their hard-earned cash on such things. But as a work of art I can appreciate it. In fact, the poetry here is (of course, Drake studied literature at Cambridge) on a higher level. Sorry to hear about Drake's ultimate inability to satisfy his own ambition. Maybe if he had been able to accept his own version of himself... life is difficult for us all at times. Maybe don't try so hard and accept that the world IS the way that it IS. Not to say that it isn't painful. This music is a strangely clear and vivid view of Drake and his feelings, feelings that I know I've had a various times. Quite an amazing work actually.
Very solid: this was beautiful. The acoustic guitar and lyrics paired each other so well and every single part of the album felt meaningful. Not a perfect album, was a little repetitive at times but overall it was pretty amazing.
This was alright I guess.
Nick Drake at his saddest
Naja... Nicht so Bombe.
Listened to this in my in-laws house just chilling on the sofa.
I fully zoned out of this one. Sounds alright, just doesn't grab my attention. Will I listen to again: 1%
My least favorite Nick Drake album - a bit too easy listening at times - but it's still an easy 5 stars.
That goes down as my favorite Nick Drake record. Lovely.
Three albums and out. 15/15. Can't believe this guy. What a waste of talent... but he gave us some great stuff.
Man, Nick Drake is really good. This is the 1st artist I've gotten 2 albums from and it continues to hold as on I really enjoy. I think Five Leaves Left is still better in pretty much every way, but still really liked this one.
It was shocking to hear an instrument that wasn’t an acoustic guitar on a nick drake album and even more shocking that it retained and even elevated his usual style. This was a solid album that really felt like someone let nick have full control over an entire orchestra and he used it really well. Hazey Jane 2 and northern sky were my favs
I am not a fan of folk music, even after listening to this album, I still am not a fan. There were some tracks that caught my ear, but that is it. Nothing too special. Favorite Song(s): "Sunday"
This was such a chill album. I loved the vocals, i loved the instruments, i loved that I was able to work while having this in the background.
Not for me..
Sometimes the orchestration is too loud and you cant hear nick. I wish they'd make a bryter layter remix with a more stripped down production.
Beautiful Favourite tracks: At the Chime of a City Clock, One of These Things First, Fly, Poor Boy, Northern Sky
I listened to this on a Sunday and it was the perfect chilled out sound for that day of the week. I didn't listen to the vocals so much this time
Though at moments I cannot stand Nick Drake’s vocals, Bryter Later’s instrumentation does marvellous work at enriching his vocals and creating harmony overall.
Hippie folk that didn’t stand out too much for me.
1. Lyrics The lyrics of "Bryter Layter" reflect Nick Drake's introspective and melancholic style. Tracks like "Northern Sky" and "At the Chime of a City Clock" exemplify Drake's poetic prowess, delving into themes of love, solitude, and nature. The intricate wordplay and emotive storytelling contribute to the album's timeless appeal [1]. 2. Music Musically, the album is a masterpiece, blending folk, jazz, and classical influences. Drake's fingerpicking guitar style shines throughout, creating a delicate yet rich sonic tapestry. The arrangements, especially on tracks like "Hazy Jane II," showcase Drake's ability to weave intricate melodies that resonate with listeners [4]. 3. Production The production of "Bryter Layter" is often lauded for its warmth and clarity. Unlike Drake's debut, this album leans towards a more upbeat and orchestrated sound, thanks to producer Joe Boyd. The instrumentation, including horns and strings, adds layers to the music without overpowering Drake's intimate vocal delivery [4]. 4. Themes The album explores themes of introspection, longing, and connection with nature. Songs like "Fly" and "Poor Boy" resonate with listeners due to their contemplative nature, creating a cohesive thematic thread that runs through the album [3]. 5. Influence "Bryter Layter" has left an indelible mark on the folk genre and beyond. Its influence can be heard in the works of contemporary artists, attesting to the album's enduring impact on the music landscape [2]. Pros and Cons Pros: Poetic Lyrics: Drake's lyrical prowess adds depth and emotional resonance. Musical Diversity: The album's fusion of folk, jazz, and classical elements creates a unique sonic experience. Production Quality: Joe Boyd's production enhances the warmth and clarity of the sound. Cons: Limited Commercial Success: Despite critical acclaim, the album initially achieved limited commercial success. Short Length: The album's brevity leaves listeners craving more. In conclusion, "Bryter Layter" stands as a testament to Nick Drake's artistry, with its poignant lyrics, masterful music, and enduring influence. Its pros outweigh the cons, making it a timeless classic in the realm of folk music.
Preferred the other Nick drake album, and think ones enough on this list tbh.
This is the second album i got from Nick Drake and i can say im not a fan of his voice. It feels like he's to afraid to sing so he whisper-sings it. It might be somewhat unique and some may like it but for me it gets old fast because it feels like he's struggling reach notes he want.(it is very obvious in the track fly) when i find my self singing along with songs i sound the same when i hit my vocal limitation. I still think he deserves credit for singing even with a limited vocal range. I wish i could find the courage to do the same.
It wasn't a bad album, but it certainly wasn't inspiring. More than I've I thought of turning it off because I was bored with it. It gets a solid, meh.
Haunting and ethereal.
nice discovery
Nick Drake is the kind of revered artist I should know more about but probably needed the generator to prompt me into giving him a proper listen. The music is 'nice' and some of the lyrics seem interesting but I found the whole package a bit uninspiring. Maybe more listens/a different album of his would make me understand the appeal but for now I'll give this 2.5 stars.
4.5/5 I feel the same way about this as the last Nick Drake album, it's great and I'm sorry to have missed it before now. No real standouts but just an album that I could play for days. Best track: Northern Sky
done
опять же классика, пока этот мне у него нравиться больше всего, он скаый не воющий
Maybe this just hit at the right time, but this was excellent. Catchy riffs, interesting lyrics, and an amazing tone carried me through a rainy day listen. I had assumed he was from the late 90s, early 00s because of my introduction to him in the Garden State soundtrack.
Nice easy listening and enjoyable.
Nice easy listening album
I dig it. The OG Bon Iver
So relaxing
I like the cut of his jib.
chill
I listened to a lot of Pink Moon and Five Leaves Left in my youth, but forgot about this one. Awesome album. Beautiful and creative songwriting. What a genius.
With Lucille, Little Richard screams rock into existence, writhing with danger, the unknown, the magic. Folk rock takes rock and strips it, scrapping the danger, the unknown, the magic, leaving only the instruments and none of the spirit. What's the point of folk rock? Why are there saxophones? I don't get it. For the record, Bryter Layter is not a good name. It's not clever.
Very nice instruments and vocals. Easy listening for any time of day 3.9
Beautiful
I like a lot of the super soft early 70s music, but this wasn’t among those.
Great background noise!
So Nick Drake has been an interesting discovery for me thanks to the 1001. As compared to the other album I heard a few days ago, this one has some fantastic saxophone playing, more instrumentation in general... it's rich and textured and I like it.
To in row folk albums is to much for me.
Hadnt heard of Nick Drake before. Very pleasant album. Will check out more of his work. No standout track for me but while album was nice. Good back ground music
Favourite tracks: bryter layter; introduction; hazy Jane 2; one of these things first
Quite a pretty sound for such sad content, and accomplished work even if not so much my thing.
Hard to call this an easy listen, given the stories behind it, but it's quite a gentle sound. It's very serene, a nice album to have as gentle background but the depth is there in the lyrics should you wish to listen to it a bit harder. Probably gets elevated above other similar songwriters by virtue of his early death, but that doesn't mean that this isn't good. 3/5.
Had I ever asked what folk music would sound like if it was a little bit more jazzy then this album would have been a perfectly adequate answer. But I didn't ask and they did it anyway.
"the perfect soundtrack for the dispensing of a cup of tea in a polystyrene cup"
4.8 - outstanding album. So much more than what I thought, and a lot of depth.
It was just ok for me minus the classics everyone knows
Gute alte Gitarrenmusik. Han zerscht gmeint s album heisst Bruter Lauter. D musig isch zwor nöd so lut, aber fänds härter. Scover findi eher langwilig und jo Nick, lo die schueh eifach det stoh. (Ok, uf de zweit Blick ischs cover no nice, er git sich sehr guet als schüche Gitarrebueb.) Krassi stimm. Anschinend ischer au en abgänger vode Paul-Simon-schuel vo ewig langi sätz singe. Es fühlt sich irgendwie moderner a als 1970, chöntmer glaub "ziitlos" nenne. Oder iflussrich, oder vor sonere ziit. Aber ich glaub ziitlos. Het mir gfalle.
S erste mal wo ich nick drake lose. D blasinstrument gönd haaard. Sini stimm und d gitarre sind wunderschön und ilullend. Ich han s gfühl gha, er redet mir is ohr, aber nur mir. “Poor boy” bossa banger?! De chor und d blasintrument sind mega schön… und fade-out mit chor? Jaaaaa! D songs sind oft so perfekt abgeschlosse (zb northern sky)… fast scho chli zu perfekt? Has mega gern glost: 4
introduction sehr schön. Hazey Jane II mega schöni blöser und sini stimm isch huere nice. sehr dynamisch. überraschend country-mässig. glaub er stimmt sini gitarre abe? drums uf at the chime if a city clock sehr nice. er nimmt am suuf-jan sini melodiekomplett usenand. one of these things first huere simpel aber mega schön mit de arpeggio giti und piano wo sochli kontrast gebed mega nice. Hazey Jane I chunt nochem 2? stricher mega tasty. er spielt super schön giti. de bass isch huere schön und höch uf dem song. mixing und panning isch au konstant durs album. yep ersch in drop D. titelsong: d flöte goht duuuumm. schad ischer instrumental het gern gwüsst was de titel heisst. Fly. 12saitigi giti immer schön. uuuh und cembalo plötzlich mit chli iiwürf? has no gern wenn songs nöd würklich en refrain hend sondern afoch irgendwie wiederholendi sache ide strophe. im mix isch sini stimm s einzige wo ide mitti isch. Poor boy chli jazzy bossa time. cooli chords und schöni melodie. uuuhs (bgvs) sind super schön. klavier au geil. de song baut mega uuf und bliibt zrugghaltend. uuuuh piano solo und er goht ufs RIDE! beste song bis etz. Northern Sky, sehr schön, mega guete text. super geili chords im refrain, s erste mol womer de bass uffallt. s het sache glöscht woni gschriebe han gaggi time. anyway extrem schös album, mega en boge pber alli songs mit instrumentals wo afanged ide mitti unterbricht und ufhöred. poor boy isch en hammer song. sicher e vieri wenn nöd nöch am füfi.
Han bis jz nur pink moon vo ihm kennt, au wenn ich eig kein songwriter-guy bin, het er mich immer fasziniert, v.a. weg sinere tragische Gschicht. gad bi hazey jane II gfalltmer sini wiederholige vo morning und evening, und iwie isches au fast scho upbeat? Sehr es Album wommer am Stuck muss lose und wo die allgemein stimmig (findi) zentral isch Sehr es intims album? s fühlt sich chli ah, wie wenner für dich wür spiele ich liebs albumcover, violett und rot sind iwie eifach hard bläser cute d lieder (und sini stimm) sind so sanft falls das sinn ergit zemmepsiel vo gitarre, klavier und bass bi one of these things first findi mega BACKGROUNDGSANG OUHYEAH northern sky au unglaublich herzigi lyrics sunday erinneret mich iwie würkli ah sonen sunntigmorge, dusse schneits, du machschder en tee und luegsch chli die verschneite bäum ah 4/5 unglaublich cutes und intims album, es laht eim ÖPPIS FÜHLE nur bryter layter selber het mich iwie nöd so abgholt leider, de rest supersupersuper, chratzt amene 5 aber ich lahns mal so OMG ME CHANS EDITIERE 5IIIII LETSGOOOOO
There's a fine line between smooth and enjoyable and smooth and bland. For this album it was 75/25 being more bland than enjoyable. There were a few tracks that I enjoyed. But most of the time I was waiting for the song to end hoping that the next song would be better. Scale: 5 - My absolute favorites. 4 - Albums I like. 3 - It was ok to listen to but I wouldn't seek it out. 2 - Didn't like. 1 - Absolute shit.
What a great record. I did not emojis pink moon that much but this is so good.
sorry, this didn't do anyhthing for me.
Not my cup of tea ☕️ 4/10
Pleasant music. It’s quite calming. “Hazey Jane II” had me laughing. Idk why the way he sings that song is so funny but it is. “Bryter Layter” sounds like a final fantasy theme song when you enter a remote island village and talk to the shop keeper. “Sunday” is the song it changes to at night in the same village. “Northern Sky” was my favorite. I like the way this album made me feel. I’m going to listen to it again in the future. 8/10
This was relaxing and enjoyable 6/10
Smooth. Clean. Relaxing. Nick might have one of the most serine voices I have ever heard. The backing music helps bring his voice out sharing the stage with his immensely melancholic tone and creating some truly wonderful sounding music. If you ever need to unwind and clear some stress, this is the album to listen to. 9/10
meh. doesn't feel terribly unique from other 70s folk songwriter albums
Brilliant
Very pretty. Clearly influential
4 because its great, just that i liked other albums by him a bit more, maybe i should give it a couple more listens
Deze kende ik nog niet van Nick Drake, maar ook hier wonderschoon verstilde muziek, met nu af en toe iets meer up-tempo ertussendoor. Fijne stem en spel. Weet je wat, ik ben gul vandaag.
Eerder mochten we luisteren naar Five Leaves Left. Een echte zondagsplaat dat eindigt met het nummer 'Saterday (Sun)'. Nu krijgen we een net iets meer enerverende plaat en het eindigt met het nummer 'Sunday'... Al met al levert Nick kwaliteitsmuziek, waarbij hij nu laat zien dat hij zich ontwikkeld heeft. De plaat blijft wat saai, maar heeft binnen de grenzen van zijn genre wat meer kleur dan zijn voorganger. Soms wordt het daarmee wat geforceerd. uiteindelijk brengt die extra kleur wel wat zijn voorganger miste. Het zit daarmee op de ondergrens van een 4 sterren album.
Als je fan bent, ben je gelijk groot fan. En als je deze muziek voorafgaand aan deze snoblijst niet kende, zoals ik, dan is het moeilijk om er in te komen. Het is ongetwijfeld muziek die groeit, naarmate je het vaker luistert. Ik kan het ouderwetse singer-songwriter genre op zich wel waarderen, al is het wel echt iets wat hoogtij vierde zo begin jaren '70 en we daarna nooit meer zo hebben gehoord. Maar zo heeft elk decennium zijn specifieke genres waarschijnlijk. Anyway, de stem blijft natuurlijk lastig aan te wennen, maar het is een prima plaatje verder.
Best Nick Drake album in my opinion. Highlights: "At the Chime of a City Clock", "One of These Things First", "Hazey Jan II".
Nick Drake made only three albums in his short lifetime, but all three of them are real gems. The atmosphere he created on his second album 'Bryter Layter' is magical - it was his most optimistic release which contained lush, beautiful production (which overshadowed his masterful guitar playing here and there, though). Songs like 'Northern Sky', 'Hazey Jane I', 'At the Chime Of A City Clock' or 'Fly' are just absolutely gorgeous and among the most beautiful songs ever written on this planet. I read the book 'The Life' about Nick Drake which was released not long ago and the last chapter about his life described how severely depressed he was in the last years of his life, which was extremely saddening to read. I wish he had known how much his music would mean to so many people these days. Aged 24, he told his father that he had finished his life's work and had done more than many in a lifetime - and one day, people would realise it. We know it now. Thank you Nick.
I got Nick Drake confused with the earlier Nick Cave record and spent literally this whole listen thinking "This fuckin' guy has been around forever! 1970!?" Wasn't until I went to write this review that I clued in to the fact this is in fact, a completely different artist. Bizarre considering it sounds nothing like Nick Cave but I thought maybe that was this was before the Bad Seeds. Nick Drake and the Bad Seeds LOL. Anyways. I loved this! The orchestral elements, the flutes! So majestic and gorgeous. I hope to hear the album after this one as I recognize the art work a bit more than I did this one. Overall really enjoyed this listen, maybe even more than Nick Cave!
2/5. Wants to be Simon and Garfunkel. Weak album with no standouts.
Love everything about this album.
Pretty good. The music was incredible, but just not my thing. Bossa Nova, jazz type with some hawaiian inspiration. Incredible understanding of soundscape but not my type of thing.
This is the second Nick Drake album I've listened to on this list, and it solidifies the opinion I had about Drake after the first album. While maybe not quite as moving as his later album Pink Moon, there's a lot of great, lyrical stuff here. And it offers a completely different sound than the more intimate Pink Moon. There are still some low points on the album, but overall another fantastic piece from Drake. Highlight: Hazey Jane II Lowlight: Sunday Surprise: One Of These Things First
I enjoyed Nick Drake’s voice a lot and the guitars. Sometimes the songs sounded all the same. The songs that stood out: At The Chime of the City Clock, Sunday, Hazy Jane II
Really enjoyed the britfolk and the ensembles. Great album. Will listen again and put songs on playlists
3.8/5 - solid album, every track has some charm to it, though I don't feel that many stick out. I was surprised to hear how different this is to Pink Moon - a lot more conventional structure and orchestration, not in a bad way. Fave songs: Hazey Jane 2, At the Chime of a City Clock
Nick Drake impresses me more and more as I delve further back in his repertoire.
It is a good album. I enjoyed quite a bit of it. Folks music though is generally not for me
Really beautiful soft vocals, nice folky album. One criticism is that it is a bit generic and one dimensional, it doesn't have much to it. I was slightly bored at points. Still solid album
Nothing really caught my interest on this album. You can kind of set a mood with his music, but that’s about it for me.
7/10 relaxing
3/10
Really good album, better than the other Nick Drake I’ve had. Such a wonderfully peaceful style, enjoyed it a lot. 4/5
Good
Beautiful, but a little boring. Favorite song: Hazey Jane I
Cried for no reason
Gorgeous album. Beautiful acoustic guitar arrangements and the vocals are haunting. Captures an amazing mood. 10/10
Bryter Layter é um bom album, ouvi duas vezes durante o dia e pulei para Pink Moon em seguida. Acho que ler um pouco sobre o autor antes de ouvir me ajudou a me conectar melhor com as músicas e apreciá-las com mais atenção.
Não é o estilo de música que eu mais gosto mas eu sei reconhecer que o rapaz era um puta de um músico e escritor. Sinceramente fico um pouco triste em ouvir essa obra e saber teve um fim tão triste, que injusto. Favorita: Fly
bryter later nick drake this album is so lush and beautiful. i love instrumence... every time i need to feel happy or refreshed this is now my go to. it just instantly lifts your mood 🙂 faves: introduction, hazey jane ii, hazey jane i, sunday
i think the nick drake rating by #me is pink moon > five leaves left > bryter layter but i cannot deny i LOVE this guy. it's like an 8.5/10
I know there’s something wrong with me because hearing this album made me extremely anxious. sorry mr. nick drake, I know it’s objectively very pretty music
Didn’t expect it but I really enjoyed this one! It’s a strong album and I at the very least enjoyed every song. It’s not a 5 for me just because it was missing SOMETHING, but definitely an album I’ll revisit! We love you Nick Drake (apparently!!!) Favorites: Hazey Jane II (very nice, the lyrics made me smile!! Love the feeling of this one), At the Chime of a City Clock (really beautiful lyrics and melody, but unfortunately I am currently feeling very lonely and isolated and sad and I live in a city so. It hit too hard. Shades of Kirchner's "Street, Dresden" (1908)), Poor Boy (that little Latin flair and gospel chorus and sax + piano solos have my foot tapping and head nodding.. Depressing lyrics but I really really do love the instrumentation on this one) Very nice: One of These Things First (miserable but cute lyrics), Hazey Jane I: (like if Bob Dylan had written a song for a PG-13 coming of age movie circa 2014), Fly (it's a nice song, just not my favorite on the album. Unexpectedly leans into that mid/late 60s British Invasion instrumentation (like something off a Beatles album from Revolver to Magical Mystery Tour)), Northern Sky (not my favorite but very sweet) I love all the instrumentals
Great album, though not his best. This probably would be a five if it weren’t for Ray Warleigh’s flute and sax solos. They feel really out of place here.
Nick Drake again? Who’s he think he is, Aerosmith? Folk playing layers. Kinda nice. Poetry with a weird voice.
I'm glad I listened, but it's a little sleepy, and I really just needed to hear Pink Moon.
Mierīgi un akustiski.
Cool
Beautiful album! Drake is amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
šajā sarakstā būs arī kāds albums, kas nav dad rock? :D
Pretty good, I liked it a lot more than i thought I would. Sunday also made it onto my prestigious Background Music playlist.
Viac sa mi to paci hudobne, ako vokalne, no uz aj na to si zvykam
This was just lovely. It helped that I was in the most calm, serene, open and receptive place I could be. The music came in, languished and was received with understanding. The sad juxtaposition of a troubled existence exhibiting beautiful craftsmanship. Northern Sky is a dreamy classic.
This was delightful!
This was of a piece with the Cherry Ghost album we reviewed this weekend in some ways. Drake's music and melodies have a sweetness to it, coupled with an artistic confidence that was evident from the opening song. Another I'd need some time to sit with and repeated listens to really determine my connection to the music. Nick Drake is a name I've heard before but an artist I knew nothing about, so I'm glad to have been introduced to this album.
I love Pink Moon. This album is over-arranged. The 4th track was cool because it was stripped down. The other songs' arrangements tended to overpower Nick and his tunes.
Another great example of why I'm digging this 1001 project. I first heard Nick Drake from that Volkswagen commercial and always meant to hear more from him and never got around to checking him out. Now I'm committed to listen to his catalog. I played this a couple times this weekend and each time it was the perfect soundtrack to what I was doing. Easy, spacey, and just so nice. I'm a fan!
Easy listening. Not terrible. Not amazing. Good background for writing.
this is my first real experience listening to nick drake after i gave his album "pink moon" a listen about a decade ago, and felt pretty lukewarm about it. going into listening to this one, i was weary that i would have a similar experience, but i found myself pleasantly surprised by this one. the main difference to me is the addition of other instruments, which i think enhances his songwriting, and makes it a lot more interesting and listenable for me. cool, pleasantly subdued folk music. it's even jazzy and soulful at times. a really interest combination that works pretty well. this album reminds me a lot of fairport convention meets donovan (which like, fairport convention is obvious as several members contributed to this one). but yeah, overall, i found this one to be pretty enjoyable. i am (cautiously) looking forward to revisiting "pink moon"
I knew it and loved it !
Was pretty good. I enjoyed
Tähän mennessä paras ja jää kuunteluun. Melankolista ja minimalistista folkkia 70-luvulta. Huhhuh. Plus tietty boris.
Wasn’t my cup of tea unfortunately
5 Very relaxing, and calming. Not my style, but brings a sense of chill
Folk, pop. Mi ricorda l'autunno. Toni soffusi e tranquilli, voce confortante, manca frenesia. L'unione degli strumenti crea una tela dai colori caldi che sembrano indurre memorie nostalgiche. Primo album folk che ho il piacere di ascoltare.
Favorite tracks: Hazey Jane II, At The Chime Of A City Clock, Northern Sky
Meh, 80s hits very much better.
Very good folk, well ahead of it's time
I really liked it, the production was very soothing. The last track left a really nice impression
There is, and I can't emphasize this enough, no reason to have all three of Nick Drake's albums in this book. Why in the world would I need to hear EVERY SINGLE ALBUM THAT NICK DRAKE PUT OUT? I do not dislike his music and recognize he can be seen as underrated, but this is the peak of Boomers picking music they think will make them sound cool for inclusion in this book. Should you hear one of those Nick Drake albums? Sure, why not. Should you hear two Nick Drake albums? Maybe, but there isn't a reason to do so. Do you need to hear all three Nick Drake albums? Absolutely not. There are good songs on these albums, just like there are good songs on thousands of other albums that did not make this list. Good songs and a legacy of being underrated does not make a "must-listen" album. This is by no means a bad album, but I'm going to dock it points because I only need one Nick Drake album in this book. It's the same thing with the three Tim Buckley albums in this book. It's not a negative at either artist's legacy if there is one album in this book. "Hey, here's an artist you should appreciate and here is his best album. If you want to explore more of his albums, then you should do that." That's all that needs to happen. So yes, this isn't a bad album. Yes, there are good songs on "Bryter Layter" and there are also boring songs on this album. It's not his best album, so it should not be in the book. Nick Drake suffers a lot from the Very Important Artist Syndrome where he's an artist you should know and now you are going to be forced to literally every single thing this artist has done. This does not make him an Actual Important Artist. At some point, so many people will say an artist is underrated that he/she/it/they actually become properly rated...then eventually overrated. Nick Drake's music isn't bad. It's boring at times and really good at times. Give this a listen or don't give it a listen. Pick one album and listen to that one. There's no need to listen to everything this guy has recorded.
Good easy listening.
ABSOLUT mein Ding. Jackson C Frank meets Sting meets Simon and Garfunkel. Wusste nicht, dass es den Singer Songwriter Folk von heute auch schon damals in der Art gab. Mega Album 5/5
To me much preferable to five leaves left. More inspired sound and a more varied oral palette.
Another artist I’ve never listened to before. I’m actually really enjoying this album, listening to it on a sunny relaxed Saturday morning and I’m loving it. It’s just really nice and chill and full of nice guitar and just made my head feel clear and happy. Definitely would listen to some of these songs again. Think it’s exactly what I needed today.
Mixing genres in a fluid way. Really liked this. Not heard anything like this in one album before.
I love Nick Drake though some of the orchestrated bits are bit shmaltzy.
Very good writing, playing, and singing; very good late night wistful dreaming. There’s some gray overlap between soft beautiful interiority and unhealthy dangerous loneliness, and I relate (uneasily) to the eerie line-straddling this doomed young guy was doing. I’ll probably return to this some day and get to know it better.
Not for me
Classic
Beautiful and melodic. Full of lovely melodies. A great soundscape and a top album
I was introduced to Nick Drake in the mid-80s, long before his resurgence. I always feel a debt of gratitude to the friend who played me these albums. Of his three albums, this is probably my least favourite. It's still incredible though and well deserving of the full five star rating I'm going to give it. I don't think anyone would ever call this over-produced, but compared to the two albums that bookend it, it probably is a little "busy" in places. However, it's also a nice alternative to the stripped back, "man with an acoustic guitar in a dark room" sound. This is totally not the sort of music I would normally enjoy. However, it ticks so many boxes for me anyway. It's evocative from start to finish, even the instrumentals make me cry tears that are partly sorrow but also joy for the music. Anything that can make me cry, even after repeated listens, deserves a full five star rating.
beautiful will definitely listen again and get into nick drake
pretty good
I mean... its nick drake? What else do i say?
Loved this album. Soft rock style. “Fly” by Nick Drake saved to my playlist
chill
Perfect album to work to. Know and love Northern Sky. Also loved Hazey Jane II & I, Bryter Layter, and Poor Boy. Curious why II came before I
Blind album and artist. It's creative and calming, just not for me u fortunately. I'm very selective when it comes to folk I guess? Piano is always underrated. I'm glad it's used throughout the album.
Op zich wel chill, maar ik denk dat ik het vaker moet luisteren om erachter te komen of het meer dan dat is, of het echt goede muziek is om naar terug te keren. Het is een beetje singer songwriter, maar dan met meer instrumenten in de mix. En ik weet niet of dat nou helemaal goed werkt, en blijkbaar wist hij dat zelf ook niet. Voor nu 3 sterren.
If you asked me to imagine a Nick Drake album I'd spontaneously come up with this
I’ve heard a few of these songs before but never knew who they were by. Soothing, beautiful music.
Ok background music. I'll probably not listen again. A "once is enough" album for sure.
It was very chill and easy to listen to. I could happily have that playing in the background as I pottered around the house.
Really liked it. Nothing too memorable but enjoyable the whole way through. Rating: 3.5
I listened to this album twice. Despite the apparent popularity of Nick Drake this is the first time that I remember hearing his music. I found his lyrics to be poetic and as such they deserved to be in the forefront of the beautiful but sparse instrumentation. "One of These Things First" and "Northern Sky" stood out for me on this record, however "One of these Things First" resonated the most with me. It spoke to my own regrets with the decisions that got me to where I am and the decisions that have kept me from where I thought I wanted to be.
I knew the hits from this one, but had never listened to the album. Such a vibe he creates.
I like this album SOOOOO much better than Five Leaves.
Listened to the album twice, had only two songs i enjoyed but pretty boring even though it was melodic. Folk fans would love this but i'm not the biggest folk guy
Pleasant but ultimately not compelling, though the instrumentation (especially the flute) is quite nice.
It was nice to listen to, the voice was a bit thin sometimes
2.5/5
This was great. Acoustic singer songwriter, great lyrics. I had only previously heard the Pink Moon album, loved Nick Drake's voice and songs. It's crazy to thing that I first heard his music in a Volkswagen commercial. But this album was great, Pink Moon was better, but this is still top shelf.
This album is a masterpiece. I have no other words.
5/10 Sweet, calm, unimportant Highlights: - Sunday
Album 199 of 1001 Nick Drake - Bryter Layter Rating : 4 / 5 Bryter Layter is the second studio album by English folk singer-songwriter Nick Drake. Dude had a hard life. Got more recognition after his death, than before. Really nice songs. Very laid back and chill album. Great Singer/Songwriter.
Completely unexpected great album. First songs sounded a bit like Dire Straits, but then the album started transforming in a very good direction in my opinion. It got a bit slower or even jazzier. And how the hell Nick Drake could add "blasphemous" instrumental songs on this album. Wish more artists understood that sometimes words are not needed. Great listen overall. "Poor Boy" is an underrated track.
This is the first time I've ever heard anything by Nick Drake, on purpose, at least. This is really nice - he has a really unique voice and I dig the 70s production. Favourite tracks: Hazey Jane II, At The Chime Of A City Clock, One Of These Things First, but actually, nothing stands out because the whole record is lovely! Made all the more poignant knowing that he died aged 26.
I found Nick Drake in 2006; I graduated from college, my first child was born, I was married, and my Dad passed away that year...so this one was personal. Overall a beautiful album, some parts just feel timeless.
I enjoyed this album. It was very mellow. Even melancholy. It was good background music too work to.
Such a good voice. Well written songs. I enjoyed this album a lot.
I love Nick's music. One of the best singer-songwriters of all time, if not THE best. All three of his albums are must listens in my opinion. This is probably his weakest one, but it's also probably the most accessible. Super lovely. Strong 4/5.
Nick Drake has been on my "I really must listen X properly" list for years. His tunes float up every so often and they're always so haunting and fragile and beautiful and generally lovely. But I've never listened to a full album before. That's why I'm really enjoying this daily nudge. "Alright, divvy, go and give this a proper listen. No excuses, get it done". It's surprisngly forthright. What a lovely album, though. His voice, the arrangements. This album is quite upbeat, for him, but still achingly gorgeous and soft and loads of other adjectives. I really liked it, even the slightly odd second track that's got a coutnry and western vibe I never saw coming. I need to hoover up more.
Pretty unremarkable overall, but it's nice I suppose, if not forgettable
Fuck it I liked it. I was dreading listening to 40 minutes of British folk music and was ready to absolutely fucking despise this but I actually really liked it.
Prima, maar niet speciaal
Nah nah nah nahhhh
I just couldn't get into it
Good
It was a nice listen
This is absolutely not an album you need to hear before you die. I'm shocked at the quality of these 1001 albums so far. So much tedious acoustic drivel. Pop stars pretending to be men of the earth. Neil Young, I'm looking at you. Anyway, this is more of that nostalgia for a time before penicillin
Very peaceful and well-suited for fall. Cozy album. Poor Boy is my favorite. Not necessarily to my taste but I'd play it in the background.
Great studying/working music
Assuming pink moon and bryter layter also made the list?
Meh, i didnt like it. Man rhymes good
Nice vibes
Sitting with Stoic in his kennel the day after surgery, sad from the pain and confusion. So hard to see him suffer. Listened quietly on my phone, nice and mellow.
Not a fan
Folksy goodness
Not my jam, okay.
Tracks 2-4 are the best on the album, with track 2 being my favorite. The titular song is a nice instrumental break.
Singer/ songwriter with an airy voice and an acoustic guitar. However, this is blended perfectly with (depending on the track) 60’s room filling orchestras, small club jazz trio, Charlie Brown piano, and even pop soul. Beautiful album. First time hearing. Fantastic start!
A refreshing, slow sound that really helped with my homework
This is an amazing album. Fantastic acoustic guitar here. Easy 5 star album. I bought it on iTunes midway through the first listen its that good.
Very interesting album. Great lyrics, pure, somewhat boring (but pitch perfect) voice. Great guitar. Very interesting and active bass line, much more so than you usually hear in folk music.
Love the contrast between his voice and the sax. Very lovely album
like it very much, but seems a bit like backhround music for me.
I really liked this one. Nick’s guitar playing is great, and the instrumentalists did a good job. The chill atmosphere throughout along with Nick’s vocals and lyrics make this an amazing experience. Amazing!
Great stuff.
It was rlly boring, not my style of music and I don’t think he has a great singing voice
I really liked this new (to me) musician. The acoustic guitar intro was beautiful and I can’t resist a butter-smooth voice, with flute, acoustic guitar and what sounds fed to me like an orchestra. My highest rating so far.
Some of the guitar is good. The vocals and other stuff, not my thing. It has a bit of a middle earth feel.
I had only ever listened to Pink Moon, which I absolutely love. I was happy to see this pop up and really enjoyed this fuller sound. And what a cool album cover!
I much liked this. Very relaxing
Folk que me agradou nas faixas instrumentais.
Funny voice sounds like he got rocked in the nards before singing.
First thing I thought of was, "male Joni Michelle." Not precisely my jam, but it's a thoughtfully-put-together album. Very pretty. Perfect for a rainy day indoors.
My first experience with the music of Nick Drake. Mello acoustic guitars with orchestral accompaniment and equally mello vocals combine to create a mediocre sound. Sometimes-thoughful lyrics were not enough to imbue value. I think this ablum belongs to a genre that I've missed or avoided, as I cannot name it.
One of my favourite records. Lifted my whole day
I was surprised at how much I liked this. I have him mixed up in my head with Nick Cave, so his voice and the melodies (and the flute!) were absolutely not what I was expecting. I’m going to listen to this one again for sure.
Very calm Some beautiful arrangements for the guitar Best song was poor boy
Ben Howard before Ben howard
Goodness of old school and new school
While I did not enjoy the heavy melancholy of the album and it took me several tracks to warm up to his vocal style, the instrumentation and production of the album is why I don't rate it lower than 3/5. It seems like the first half of the album features a different 'non-standard' instrument in each track...orchestral strings, trumpet, sax, piano, tenors, flute. The acoustic nature of the album elevates these instruments to be the highlight of each song. The standard guitar & bass compliment both these and his vocals, but give each unique instrument room to shine. I particularly loves the tracks without vocals, and would happily listen to an entire instrumental album of this style.
it sounded really nice, and i liked the 70s rock vibe, but still as a whole had some duds. I would give it a 3.5 if i could
Very first thought: this is SAD but GROOVY man. Also, this album must be listened to via headphones. Really, really enjoyed, but not quite perfect. Also also I looked up more about Nick’s life and now I’m even more sad.
I'm saddened by this one. I love the instrumental parts. I love the strings and the guitar and the orchestra instruments in use. The voice ruins it. If there were no vocals, this would be an easy 5. Sorry Nick.
As soon as this album started I couldn't believe this was released in the 70s, it sounds way more modern. I really, really like this album. 4/5
Pretty chill 70s music. Great voice.
Beautiful folk. Made to listen while inside a lover’s arms. This is a backwards description but: the sunshine version of Nico’s folk (I know it work the other way around but, negative definitions exist right?)
Muy buen disco, tranquilon, muy de estudio, muy de que me lo puedo apropiar, tiene totalmente mi estilo. 'Poor boy' es una joya total.
It's not really my stye of music.
It was ok.
Love this guy
This is fantastic.
Smooth
Not my favourite by him but still decent.
It was alright. I am starting to realize that I don’t like folky singer/songwriter music that much.
Five-star
a hypnotising passage through that serene nostalgia which we hold so dear. I am blown away at how much drake can convey emotionally through his music. a lie down, turn the lights off and simply listen kind of album.
Too much orchestration - not enough fingerpicking
Serene<3
Finally listened to a full Nick Drake album. Underrated and hauntingly beautiful, as expected.
4/5
приятный, нежный, авторский
I've already fallen in love with Nick Drake thanks to Pink Moon. If this is anything like that, I'm going to adore it.
Bien bueno, seguramente lo escuchare de nuevo
Nice. Not earthshaking.
When I first heard Nick Drake I thought he was a modern artist. This is a great album, and only the little bit of indulgent instrumentals and aged arrangement(flute) keeps it from being a 5.
Gosh this is a treat. One of These Things First is one of my all time favourite songs. Pretty beautiful from start to end.
Cool Indy/folky. Mixed in some orchestral stuff, jazzy stuff with the piano and guitar driven music
Mellow.
eh
Pleasant background music
Nick drake is ok
I don't know what I'm getting out of this. Bryter Layter has a sound that is very period and Drake's lyrics don't really sync. Had his career lasted longer, I wonder how this album would rank. 3/5.
no le conocía, la portada del álbum es bien chula y en verdad su voz es muy de chill con su guitarrita. i liked it.
I came into this one with no expectations. Assumed it was just one of those that got lost to time by a sad artist who was gone too soon. The first listen grabbed me though. And I had to listen again. And again. It got to the point where it entered a regular rotation. Every song made me feel better at a sad time or calm at a stressful time. This is my new comfort album, and I’m glad the generator gifted me this. Thank you.
Not my favorite from good ol’ Cousin Nicky
B Introduction 3 Hazey Jane 2 4 At the Chime of a City Clock 5 One of These Things First 3 Hazey Jane I 3 Bryter Layter 2 Fly 2 Poor Boy 4 Northern Sky 3 Sunday 4 Nick Drake, you're a frickin' American gem. Born in Upstate New York to a middle-class family, he knew he wanted to be on 1001albumsgenerator.com since he was a kid.
во первх красивая обложка и классный шрифт и кантик
i actually really love this album! i had never heard it before this, and now i'm kind of glad i found it. it's acoustic coffee shop jazz, and reminds me of margo guryan, vashti bunyan, laura nyro and the velvet underground. it's a very casual, listenable album that you could throw on while cooking or drawing or something like that. i really like music like this, and it hit the right spot for me. i definitely see myself listening to this more often :)
It was okay. It made me think of a movie's background music
I enjoy Nick Drake’s sound and style but this got pretty samey after a while
Did I had a couple of bops
Quite boring
My least favourite Nick Drake album. The sparser tracks are beautiful, but the backing instrumentation is overdone on too many occasions.
Nice!
Lovely chill album to
Dreamy
This is my second Nick Drake album that I've gotten on this list, and like Pink Moon, I really enjoyed Bryter Layter. Nick Drake's lyrics are dark and melancholy, but they come from the heart. The arrangements are beautiful as well, and I liked that these songs were less stripped down than the ones on Pink Moon. This is definitely an album that I would listen to again.
Great! Some new music.
güzel albüm rahatlatıcı ve özellikle gitar riffleri gayet hoş. kesinlikle bir daha dinleyeceğim şarkılar var
Fantastic album. Love the melody's with the subtle strings and horns in some of the songs. Great voice, songwriting and guitar playing.
This is the Nick Drake record that does it for me. It's still intimate, but the orchestration really helps expand the songs. 'One Of These Things First' is simply sublime.
Bryter Layter is a great album. More than that actually. Nick Drake was unable to write anything but fantastic tunes. But what I like most about Drake is his ability to create intimate spaces where you have no means of escaping his presence through the music. I have that feeling all the way through Pink Moon, but it’s not quite present here. I think I simply prefer the raw sound of Drake solo.
It may have been a random Tumblr post but that was how I first heard of Nick Drake. The instant familiarity, the warmth that comes from being at home, the calm yet distinct voice gliding through the soft rumble of the guitar, bass and drums. I may have been on my decaying radiator overlooking the window at night but I was transported to a world that I would happily frequent now and again. I don't remember the song, though but it may have been on this album and Bryter Layter has been an anchor that's kept my boat from flailing and sinking. Nick Drake may have been approaching the point of no return but he gave us stellar moments of brilliance, the majority of which are here. One cannot help but feel their hearts sway to the timbre of his voice as he sings about what could have been on One of These Things First, the wonders of witnessing the things we take for granted on Northern Sky, an epic jazz-inflected tale that characterizes Poor Boy and the odes to his beloved Hazey Jane. Whenever one listens to Nick Drake for the first time, whichever album, it would feel as though it was a long-lost friend who wanted to check up on you and offer a warm hug, shielding you from whatever threatens to bring you down however temporarily. Bryter Layter may not have gotten the attention it deserved when it came out but, like a rare find, time has served it well. A beautiful, beautiful album.
Musically, it's great! Vocally, I'd rather listen to Eddie Vedder sing KPop. Nick Drake sounds like a balloon animal that's lost its will to live. It's like wheezing for help after getting the wind knocked out of you.
Introduction- A simple but beautiful instrumental to lead into the album (4) Hazy Jane II- A track that introduces reflection in the listener’s mind, as he talks about what he feels about the need for a simple time (2.5) At The Chime Of A City Clock- A song about the rush of the city, but the singer observes rather than partaking in the bustling activities, giving off a sense of longing (3) One Of These Things First- Drake is pondering about the possibilities he had in a time past, and recollects it in a sad, desolate manner (3.5) Hazel Jane I- Another interpolation of the idea that Drake is having a conversation with a girl he wants to be with, but can’t seem to pull through (2) Bryter Layter- Nothing much, just a vibey instrumental (4) Fly- Nick speaks about how he is in a position of weakness, and is seeking some external force to provide him the help he needs to get off his feet and “fly” (3.5) Poor Boy- A song about how the poor boy (Most likely Nick), although possessing no materialistic wealth, found his riches in the environment around him (3) Northern Sky- Northern Sky is the place Drake uses as a metaphor of his refuge, a place he longs to be but can’t reach (3.5) Sunday- A calming and serious instrumental to lead off the album (3) Summary: An interesting album about loneliness, Drake was giving off depression emo vibes without giving emo material, so good in that sense, but just not the stuff for me; OVERALL: 2/5
Very familiar with Nick Drake, but usually when I go to listen to him, it's almost always Pink Moon that I put on. It's an amazing album but I was happy to give another listen to one of his other albums. While I still don't enjoy it quite as much as Pink Moon, all the added instrumentation makes these songs really beautiful, the production is amazing. Nick's voice is soothing and gorgeous as always. Will need to give it more listens as is still blends together a lot for me, have trouble picking out any particular song, but still worth a listen.
The second of his - sadly - scant recordings. He either committed suicide or accidentally overdosed on anti-depressants at 26 years old. He left behind three nearly perfect haunting, fragile albums of surpassing beauty. This was one of the all time greatest periods for British folk and he was very much in the heart of it.
I prefer Five Leaves Left, but this album is also quite good.
Very Jazzy, not too bad, a laid back album
this album was fine and pleasant background music. nothing here that i'd really seek out or revisit, personally. i had never heard of this guy before now and I'll probably forget his name in a week :\ favorites: one of these things first, at the chime of a city clock
Soft banger
Rubbish
This is a unique folk album. Bryter Layter is more of a folk pop/chamber music album than anything else. It’s still folk but it’s a little more than just folk. The instrumentation feels more expressive and interesting. There’s even a hint of jazz influences on the project. However, I’m not too keen on this guys voice. His whispers kind of unnerve me and it’s a little hard to describe. Eh, with everything in mind, I’d say 7/10.
Pretty lovely.
I still remember the first time I listened to this album, even though it's been so many years since then. I was 12 years old and dragged by my parents to a family friend's house for Sunday lunch. After eating, it started pouring outside, and we all ran to the living room. My dad's friend put this record on the turntable. I was instantly mystified. I was incredibly socially anxious when I was a teen but I found the courage to ask what was playing. Ever since then, I often listen to that record on a rainy afternoon and feel at peace with myself. 9.5/10 Fave track: Very difficult to choose as I love them all, but I come back to Northern Sky more often.
Très bon petit album planant, définitivement meilleur que le précédant dans la liste, mais j’ai toujours de la misère avec sa voix