Bryter Layter

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.

Beautiful

4.8 - outstanding album. So much more than what I thought, and a lot of depth.

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

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

Brilliant

Very pretty. Clearly influential

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.

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.

Love everything about this album.

Cool

Beautiful album! Drake is amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I knew it and loved it !

I really liked it, the production was very soothing. The last track left a really nice impression

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

Mixing genres in a fluid way. Really liked this. Not heard anything like this in one album before.

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.

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.

I’ve heard a few of these songs before but never knew who they were by. Soothing, beautiful music.

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.

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.

Nah nah nah nahhhh

Folksy goodness

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!

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.

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!

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

One of my favourite records. Lifted my whole day

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?)

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.

Serene<3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Soft banger

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.

Nick Drake has that rare quality of making something unique seem familiar. I loved this album in college, so it has a special place in my musical heart. But I think the appeal is undeniable, there are so many delightful songs on this album ("At the Chime of a City Clock", "One of These Things First")

Brilliant musicianship and songwriting. Hazey Jane II and One of These Things First are highlights

Hell yeah

Excellent album

🌺 ✌️ groovy vibes

Not my favorite Nick Drake album, but still a five star freaking solid album

Vitosta.. Ei valittelua....

This is an interesting one. Nick Drake only released three albums, all slightly different and all excellent. So, if only one Nick Drake album gets the nod, is it this one. I think it comes down to whether you like the bleak almost solo effort that is Pink Moon, or the fleshed out Bryter Layter with almost jazz folk backing (Van Morrisonesque). I am in the Bryter Layter camp tonight (especially Northern Sky).

Vet album! Had dit totaal niet verwacht, maar ga ik vaker luisteren.

Just those amazing melodies, like birds against a blue sky, but with a lower chance of getting pooped on.

Amazing and doomed songwriter

I really love this album! I loved the feel I loved the female accompaniment. Had a great sound and was such a pleasant listen.

I’m always gonna love nick drake. That intro is one of the most beautiful orchestrations in the history of pop. This album is an easy five no matter how many times I’ve heard it

we started this journey with a nick drake 5, and this album is even better. beautiful orchestration, great lyrics, easy 5.

I love Nick Drake. This is a regular summer listen

Nick Drake was an incredible talent and I’m so sad we lost him before his time. Another brilliant album.

Simply incredible. Some of the best soft rock I've ever heard.

As my very first encounter with him it will always have a special place in my heart.

This album is more accompanied than Nick Drake's other two albums, especially when contrasted to Pink Moon. Drake intended it to evoke Pet Sounds, and even had some Beach Boys session musicians play in addition to part of the Fairport Convention and the Velvet Underground's John Cale. The result is an incredibly lush album that captures the cream of the crop of British folk. Nick Drake's guitar playing is absurdly precise and always retains a striking clarity even against the backdrop of strings and horns. His lyrics turn their focus to the drudgery of city life and even the music feels more full and cosmopolitan. The outlook is still bleak.

Any nick drake is a 5 from me. I love the Hazey Jane if you know what I mean.

Beautiful and timeless

Different to what I had expected having briefly listened to some of Pink Moon in the past. Was expecting a stripped back acoustic led album and was pleasantly surprised to hear the accompanying band. Fantastic album. Despite Drake's solemn lyricism and delivery, the production is bright - Drake's masterful plucking and beautiful string arrangements throughout. Masterpiece.

I am happy to admit that I first heard Nick Drake from the Pink Moon VW commercial back in the early 2000s. Gladly, proudly admit that I looked up the artist and devoured his entire short discography. I am only sad that I didn't do this sooner so I could have more time with this man's beautiful music in my life. Nick Drake is one of those once-in-a-generation type talents, and Bryter Layter is an incredible work. Northern Lights is one of my favorite songs, and the entire album is a front-to-back listen. I don't claim to understand his demons, but I am glad he graced us with what he had as long as he could.

The lilting piano of One of These Things First, John Cale's haunting viola on Fly, the romanticism of Northern Sky, the deceptively jazzy Poor Boy...all tied together by Nick Drake's beautiful fingerpicking and haunting voice. One of my favorite albums, 5/5.

This is a beautiful album

Sjukt bra. Är det hans bästa?

Puur genieten. Mijn collega's hebben gevraagd welk album dit is (ze doen dit nooit). Dit album verdiend 6/5!

Oh, I love Nick Drake. All of these albums give me a feeling of nostalgia even though I was born in the 1990s. This particular one isn't my very favorite, but it is still very very solid in my opinion.

I had to jump ahead when I saw this album upcoming. I discovered Nick Drake just over a year ago. I had been listening to a Dylan album and when it finished playing, Nick Drake's songs kept showing up in the random suggestions that followed (e.g., Pink Moon and Place to Be from his final album but One of These Things First and Northern Sky from this one). I got increasingly curious and eventually decided to listen to his full collection, which is sadly only 3 albums. But what a set of 3 albums. I remember asking a few friends who know a lot about music including folk whether they knew of Nick Drake. One of them said something like "tortured soul who died super young and unknown, right?" Yep. If you liked Jeff Buckley's soft instrumentals and beautiful voice, you'll love Nick Drake. Different vocals but still beautiful and perfectly matched with the instrumentals that accompany it. Crazy how both died so young with so much untapped talent. I can't understand how his music wasn't more popular during his lifetime, even if he was a recluse. It's just so amazing - touches your soul. Hauntingly beautiful. I did not realize that part of Fairport Convention was his backing band - had no idea who those guys were either until they showed up on this list but I was pleasantly surprised by their album and sound. I guess I know why now. Can't stop gushing about this guy or his work; I love recommending him to anyone who asks me for an off-the-beaten path music suggestion. Incredible album.

Nick Drake is an artist that I first discovered back in the early 2000s when I bought his debut solo album after hearing a few of his songs covered by another band that I was into. I fell in love with that album right away and bought all the rest of music, including Made to Love Magic compilation. For some reason though I listened to a lot of that first album and Pink Moon but never dived into this one. After listening to it for this review I’m regretting that. This album is beautiful. There’s something about Nick Drake’s songs that are timeless. They could have been written yesterday or a hundred years ago even if the production and arrangement of the songs are indicative of their times. Needless to say, I will be listening to this one a lot more now.

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. What an album. What a mood it sets. Of its time and timeless. Bookended by two gorgeous instrumentals, the album is simply a beautiful journey. That word, "beautiful" kept coming to mind constantly through the album. Spent time reading about Nick Drake - I wonder if he's the only artist to have every studio album in the 1001 albums? Sad life, but amazing music. Favorite tracks: Hazey Jane I (Hazey Jane II seems out of place, but nice to hear an upbeat song in the midst of this album), Fly, Poor Boy (this song got stuck in my head - extra love for the great piano solo and background singers), Northern Sky (captivating song).

Absolute beaut of a record. Huge fan of Pink Moon but never listened to his earlier records, so I was pleased this came up. Surprised too as it’s got more of a band sound at times than Pink Moon. It grew and grew as it went on and after a few listens I grew to love it. Probably prefer Pink Moon, but I’ve known that a lot longer and it is one of my top all time records.

4.5/5 Best: Poor Boy/ Hazey Jane II Worst: Fly Haven't listened to Nick Drake before but it is a well made album.

Fantástico! Um clima de dia frio no campo. Lembra um pouco o Roberto Carlos da mesma época. Bora ouvir mais coisas do primo do Uncharted!

Vage stem, maar erg rustig & mooi

4.5

Excellent album: calm, lilting, quietly uplifting. There's a very sweet, light, but mournful lyricism throughout. Gentle without being soft, subtle without being boring. An album you'll remember and revisit through your life, and an album that will evolve with the listener.

I loved the mix of folk with orchestral stuff. Great variety of instruments without sounding cluttered. Beautiful sound overall.

Just a really lovely album

I liked this album. The guitar playing was great, and his singing fit well with it for the most part. However, the instrumental songs were my favorite part of the album; they're so soothing to listen to. Also, the song Sunday reminds me of the Super Smash Bros Brawl Trophy music lmao. Favorite song: Bryter Layter Worst song: Poor Boy

J'adore nick drake et cet album est vraiment super ! 5

I'm a big Nick Drake fan, so I've heard this album a number of times. It's beautiful. Nearly every song on it is a standout to me in it's own way. Standout Tracks: Hazey Jane 2, At the Chime of a City Clock, One of These Things First, Hazey Jane I, Fly, Northern Sky

Tesko opustanje i melankolija

hazy Jane II: Love his voice wtf Album cover reminds me of something i can’t remember what I’m getting early paolo I want to lie in grass Clock song: sax is nice but mum wouldn’t like it One of these things: I’m getting the same grassy feel A more low-key going up the country wonder what year 1970 so like 20 years earlier that’s crazy It’s making me emotional Hazy Jane I: why after 2 Fly: Bob Dylan kinda idk Poor boy: jazzy piano makes me want to cry but good Sunday:forgot to write in a bunch but still appreciating the album Oh shit no is that it Fuckkkkkk Easy 8/10

You wont hear many more charming and unconfrontational albums as this

This man allows me to stop listening to music. his voice is amazing, his compositions are wonderful, this album is beautiful, the more i listen the more my ears just need him and only him

Outstanding mixing/recording, and the voice of a songbird. Lovely soft lyrics, and a mix of piano, sax, and guitar that is simply sublime.

I was so impressed by this man I knew nothing about. I swear that he had influenced every singer songwriter of the past 50 years

Just great.

Hazey Jane II basically made the cross that Belle and Sebastian's entire career scored. Northern Sky is one of the most beautiful songs ever. This a really great album and I love it. One of These Things first was on a freebie compilation on a magazine when I was 14 and was my way to Nick. A lovely way to spend 40 minutes - if I have only one criticism, I wasn't a fan of the saxophone.

Ohhhh it's an absolute beauty. So formative for me. My neighbour in Kentish Town whilst I was at university (who was almost definitely an arms dealer???) introduced me to Nick Drake and this is mayyyybe my fave Nicky D album. It's so insanely beautiful. It's sad and haunting but also magical and fairytale. No other album has ever made me feel the same feels as this one and probably never will, that's mostly down to Nick's voice and musical style but also this specific album too. LOVE it.

mi primera vez escuchando este album y a nick drake, realmente me lleve una sorpresa, desde la armoniosa bienvenida con "introduction" hasta la hermosa melodia del final con "sunday" el album me encantó. sin duda una de las mejores cosas que escuché. su melancolia, dulce melodia y prolijidad en general es impecable. recomendadisimo a cualquier oido fav song: at the chime of a city clock ☆ one of these things first ☆ poor boy northern sky 5.0

Really difficult to rate, since is not the type of album I’m used to Most of the songs are pretty warming, and they all individually gave me the sensation of being in different Scenarios Considering I don’t have anything to compare with, my rate could be different, but I really liked it Kinda remembers me of my dad

"Bryter Layter" is the second of three studio albums from English singer-songwriter Nick Drake and last one with backing musicians. And what a backing he had: Members of Fairport Convention (Richard Thompson, Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks), John Cale and Beach Boy sessions musicians Mike Kovalski and Ed Carter. This is beautiful sounding music and singing - gentle, relaxing and quiet. The lyrics themselves are poetic but also sad or melancholy which is in contrast to the music. The music itself is much happier with great acoustic guitars, jazzy with horns and also somewhat Baroque pop with the string arrangements. I'm always a sucker for dichotomies in lyrics and the music; this is a great album. Nick Drake suffered from depression and would die four years from a drug overdose (suspect suicide). His music would and continues to grow in popularity and influence. I definitely hear that today. The album begins with an instrumental which then goes into "Hazey Jane II". The horns and the Backing Fairport Convention gives the music a majestic, rollicking and happy feel. I think Drake is singing about the hard reality of society. Here is where I hear major influences in the band Belle & Sebastian's music. "At the Chime of a City Clock" has a more melancholy feel and Baroque pop with the added strings and horns. Drake had moved to London from the country and this song gives his observations. "Poor Boy" appears to have very personal lyrics about Drake himself and his introverted nature. Great piano by session-player Chris McGregor. There are backing gospel singers which some critics don't like. I found it find. "Northern Sky" is perhaps my favorite song on the album. John Cale adds a lot with his piano playing. Interesting drums. A sad love song. I highly recommend this album. I seem to gain a little more with each listen. Any one of Nick Drake's albums are worth checking out.

Cool first album. I’ve already listened to this one many times. Really helps calm me down when I’m feeling anxious. Really interesting melodies and vocals.

There's a little Nick Drake in all of us...

This is an excellent album, so much so that I listened to the whole back catalogue of Nick Drake and researched a bit more about his life. Tragic that he died only at 26, but leaving a legacy of his beautiful voice and compositions which remain timeless.

First time ever hearing Nick Drake, never stumbled across his work before, despite being 70s rock. The acoustic guitar is beautiful, his voice is smooth and soothing, what a lovely experience. Im a bit biased as this is the type of music i enjoy a lot, but still, one of the better albums ive gotten since starting this.

This album is one of my favourite, I absolutely adore nick drake, although this is my least favourite drake record. The jazz,funk and folk sound Is majestic and captivating, northern sky is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, strong 10

In some ways over-orchestrated compared to FLL - time can only just be kind to the "hello trees" instrumentals, but Poor Boy and Northern Sky are sublime. Anyone else hear Hazey Jane I and think it anticipated Dire Straits by 8 years?

🟦 91 🥇 One of these things first 🥈 Poor boy 🥉 Northern sky

I listen to Pink Moon so much I forgot how good this album is.

Amazing 70s folk. Extremely well written and relaxing. Excellent song writing talent.

Beautiful, timeless.

All 3 Nick Drake albums are 5s, but this one is my favourite. Shows off his underrated guitar work and of course the songwriting is stellar. Poor Boy is my favorite but each song has their own charms. 5 🌟

Garden State moment

Очень красивый и мелодичный альбом. Кратко, но слов нет :)

Juste du bonheur quoi

This is a really great album. Hazy Jane 1 & 2, One of These Things First, Poor Boy, all great, great songs

Hauntingly beautiful. I'm glad the world got to appreciate Nick Drake. I'm said he never knew.

This British singer/songwriter has been an influence for so many of my favorite artists and it’s easy to see why. Beautiful instrumentation coupled with an almost whisper of a vocal style.

Perfect Sunday listenjng

Superb

One of my favourite albums ever. I am a sucker for lush strings, and even though this album isn't as widely loved as Five Leaves Left or Pink Moon, I think it's something very special. Introduction leading into Hazy Jane II is one of my favourite album openings and it never fails to make my heart swell.

If you’re like me and found out about Nick Drake through Pink Moon you’d probably be surprised hearing some of the more lavish arrangements found on this album. For example, Poor Boy features female backing vocals straight out of a soul song. But whereas you might think that such treatment would obscure the songwriting, it instead enhances it. The upbeat “Hazy Jane II”, drifting “One Of These Things First”, sublime “Northern Lights” and leisurely “Sunday” mark some of the best moments in his all too short career, not to mention every other song on the album

The excellent soft and careful vocals I remember from his debut, with a little extra spunk brought in from the fantastic ensemble of backing musicians. This sophomore album easily lives up to the debut.

Holy hell this is amazing, so soft and sensual, but somehow innocent as well.

Truly a sonic journey. Once again, you can hear how this influences future works from so many

I love his voice and the tone and style of this music. great album.

This is a masterpiece. So sad that he died so young. "Could've Been" has always been a favorite of mine.

My introduction to Nick Drake came from two of the songs from this album, which were on movie soundtrack albums I bought in the early 2000s. They have been favorite tracks ever since. It was wonderful to hear this whole album, which was a little less ethereal than Five Leaves Left, but no less beautiful.

As I listened, I tried to imagine how I would feel about Nick Drake if this was my first introduction to him. I honestly don't know if I would have loved the album. It is very relaxing, though. But having already fallen for Nick Drake and having listened to this album a few times in the past, I know that I love the album now.

I really enjoyed this album. It has lovely instrumentation, soothing lyrics. Nick Drake has a voice which blends but adds a lot of dimension to the musical arrangements. Now that I’ve listened to 2/3 of his albums, I can say that I’m a big fan. Favorite tracks: “Hazy Jane II,” “Poor Boy” and “Northern Sky.”

Beautiful

Initially I thought that Bryter Layter wasn't as good as Pink Moon which I got to listen to properly for the first time last week. I'm still giving it 5 stars as it is an amazing album. The problem I had was that I was so ready to compare the two which was my error. Where Pink Moon was Nick Drake's soul stripped bare this is his heart, with him trying to show the world his talent that we didn't get to experience for long. I can hear attempts to be commercially friendly, a little bit of Van Morrison, a taste of the Stones but this is very much Nick Drake. I really can see why he so revered now.

One of the best songwriters I had never checked out before I started this challenge.

I love his style, I’m a sucker for guitar, voice is very smooth. Perfectly executed. If this isn’t a 5 for me, I don’t know what is.

Wow. Loved this. Obvious comparisons with Belle & Sebastian, but wished I’d found this a long time ago. Play on repeat!

Mellow, folky, full of horns. Great Sunday morning album.

What a beautiful album. I love the arrangements, the way saxophone pops up in "at the chime of a city clock", the piano in "Poor Boy", the decision to start and end with an instrumental track. It all adds another dimension to his voice and song writing.

Nearly perfect. Nick's hardest rocking album but still poignant and lyrical and beautiful. 5 🌟

Lots of great sounds. Great integration of different musical styles into something original. Surprised it was made in 1978!

Very chill and upbeat vibe.

Absolutely beautiful album. I don't know what else to say. This has definitely been my favorite album so far.

Nick drake is one of the all time greats

Sublime. Sadly under-appreciated during his life.

This is hitting me just right. His voice is so sincere, so calming with tinges of melancholy, but a great sense of beauty and hope.

A truly beautiful album that I will return to & listen to many times. Northern Sky, Poor Boy & Hazy Jane are all outstanding

One of my absolute favourite albums. Near perfect.

Pretty pretty

Lovely, chilled out shops and bars

A classic Nick Drake album - it is perfect, goes beyond English Folk and clearly belongs to this list.

Heart-wrenchingly beautiful.

Это лучшее, что я слышала за долгое время

Такой приятный альбом! Казалось, что я слушаю саундтрек своего дня, наслаждаюсь переливами мелодий и инструментов. Очень интересно было прочитать про жизнь этого исполнителя. Чудесная музыка.

3 albums now 50yrs old. Each one mind blowing. An ephemeral talent never seen before or since.

Out of his 3 albums. This albums the most well rounded. Containing an actual backing band rather than Drake himself plus Orchestra/Drake just playing guitar (in reference to his debut and last album respectively).

This is really good. Great production. At first I didn't know about his singing style, but with the lush instrumentals and the vivid imagery in the lyrics, it all spins together into a really memorable experience.

5/5 - Excellent; Like a fore runner to James Taylor but more experimental; loved it

Soft and smooth without being uninteresting. Great album, completely new to me

Love the delicate and intricate instrumentation. (That acoustic guitar!👌🏽🤤) Nick Drakes vocals blend well with this style of music, but could be lacking in emotion/power? That flute goes hard on the title track Bryter Layter. The sax hits on Poor Boy. Northern sky is simply a wonderful track. Great album with a mysterious somber vibe.

First time listening Nick Drake. Very calming album. I am sad he didn’t get the recognition he deserved when he was alive. I will definitely listen his another albums and put my favorites on my playlists.

This album reaaaaally stuck with me, and is now on a regular repeat in my house.

YAY YAY YAY

love it

These are all gonna be 5 stars

Great way to start the week.

Love this one

One of my favourite albums that I don’t listen to enough. Every time I do put it on I wonder why that is. Maybe it’s a time and place sort of album? I remember it being one I’d listen to on long bus journeys through South America and it was perfect. Whilst walking through rush hour London, not so much. Anyway, such a rich album of sounds and melodies and his voice is so nice to just sit back and enjoy. A five star album if ever there was one.

Beautiful album, and I’d never heard of him before. Short, tragic life. Music that is ahead of his time. Some bossa nova influences

So perfect for what i needed

Pretty cool really like northern sky

Loved it, better than Pink Moon.

It's hard to imagine a better set of music in this genre. It isn't exactly my speed, at least at the beginning, but the execution captured me. It's human-scale music that reaches the infinite. The guitar operates as the heartbeat of the album, leaving space for jazzy elements which peak on Fly and Poor Boy.

Beautiful record . HAZEY JANE is a lost Gem

the only other nick drake I've listened to was pink moon. Really bizarre hearing him with such energetic instrumentals. Was expecting something more acoustic and minimal like pink moon. i like both albums but i kind of like this one more. I'm just more inclined to enjoy jazzier pop songs, than super serious acoustic folk. great album

Da sensazioni romantiche e tranquille

Nick Drake was a talented songwriter and guitarist. Very nice

I’ve always liked Nick’s gentle voice and guitar playing, and in particular I liked the addition of strings, flute, and horns to this album. 3.75 rounded to 4.

3.8 2x

Beautiful songs - wasn’t really very familiar with his stuff, but this is impressive

Remarkable that this is often considered the weakest of Nick Drake's haunting, breathtaking run. It's a beautiful little album, and were it not for a few missteps towards the end (the extended jazz-out 'Poor Boy' especially), would be an all timer. Interesting just how much modern twee folk pop I hear here. 'Hazey Jane II' is the best song Belle and Sebastian never wrote.

Quite liked this even it sounds like they threw every instrument they could at it. Think I would have preferred it to have a more pared back production

Hej folket, Det blir en kortare recension idag, men efter två lyssningar av Nick Drakes album Bryter Layter kan jag säga att jag gillar det. Det är mysigt och bra, med välskrivna texter och otroliga instrumentaler. Det når inte riktigt den höjd för högre betyg men efter fler lyssningar kan den säkert vara bättre. Jag ger den 8/10

OK

Fint och så, men jag gillar inte hans röst

I’m not as keen on this one as I was on five leaves left, but it has that wind whistling through the branches quality to it that I love about Nick drake. I’ll call this 3.5 rounded up.

Love Nick Drake. Fab album

I knew Northern Sky going in, great song. The rest was good too except I don't like the saxophone and soul singers parts.

It’s Nick Drake! Of course it’s great!

Statistically not my favorite Nick Drake record but oh my god VERY good

будто бы еще несколько вариаций розовой луны послушал, но что уж тут, мне нравится pink moon, потому время провел с удовольствием все равно - 4

Mystical Artist fr, though some of this felt kinda filler. Still killer tho

Good

Never heard of this guy but I enjoyed this album. It reminded me of The Decemberists. It is a shame he died so young. Standout Track: Bryter Layter

De la folk plutôt sympa !

Je me disais bien que la voix et le style me disait quelque chose, River Man est dans mes playlists depuis longtemps. J'aime bien le style un peu mélancolique

I knew Fly from the Royal Tenenbaums soundtrack and was so pleased when it arrived toward the end of the album. I still prefer Pink Moon's stripped down folk but the orchestrated version is nice too.

didn't think i'd like this bc of the lame album name + i don't really listen to folk but this was nice and jazzy and fun

4.5/5. The weakest album in the Nick Drake catalogue, though that’s only because it’s up against some really tough competition (Pink Moon and Five Leaves Left are both 5/5’s for me), which is to say it’s still an amazing record. Bryter Layter sees Nick Drake at his largest scale with horns, orchestration and even backup vocalists on “Poor Boy.” This increase in scale gives the album a very distinct feel from his other records which keep it more stripped-back. If I had to pick a favorite track I’d probably go with “One of these things first” which has a great acoustic guitar part and a strong performance from Nick. Nick Drake was one of the best to ever do it in folk music and Bryter Layter is no exception to that rule, a definite must-listen album in my mind.

In general the percussion is kind of lacking – but I guess that's to be expected for music from a professed "folk singer-songwriter". The material also generally continues a similar hopeful, positive feel throughout, never really straying into different moods or textures. So I can't really consider this a great "variety show" album (which all the very best albums are). That being said, the atmosphere of Bryter Layter is excellent. Very pretty intro track. Reminds me of older, simpler times. And it's also, to an extent, reminiscent of the string arrangements and general ambience of Pet Sounds. According to the album's Wikipedia article, "arranger Robert Kirby says that Drake intended the instrumentals to evoke Pet Sounds." We hear that same distinctive kind of stringy introspectiveness in Hazey Jane I, Fly, and others. Soft rock tracks with horn arrangements have proven time and time again to be, well, timeless. Hazey Jane II is no exception. It's soft, poppy, almost (but not quite) easy-listening. A bit weird to place v2.0 of the song earlier than v1.0 on the track listing. I bet Drake thought he was being well cool with that decision. At The Chime Of A City Clock, interestingly, sort of anticipates the sax-plus-strings combo that would become all the rage later in the 70s, mainly with soft rock and disco acts. One Of These Things First does extremely well with its perky, optimistic piano line; one of the best so far. Then we get the remaining part of Hazey Jane that we'd all been anticipating. Honestly, it's a little underwhelming, but at least the interaction between bass, acoustic guitar, and strings is pretty nifty. The title track opens side 2 in such a soft, willowy way that you can almost imagine an epic hard/prog rock masterpiece had immediately preceded it, and Bryter Layter is Drake's way of bringing the adrenaline levels back down. With its odd chord choices and texturing, it sounds like some kind of experimental medieval piece. The song Fly disappears almost as soon as it's begun. Lovely but forgettable, with one of the stronger melodies thus far. I didn't think I would enjoy six straight minutes of Poor Boy heading into it, but as instruments continued to enter (creating a sort of jazz ensemble), the seemingly dull vocal is suddenly given a lot of context. It acts as a sort of low, breathy instrument in its own right, and adds some cool texture to the song. Great sax too. Though if we're talking greatness, Northern Sky takes the cake, no question. It emanates star power, helped out especially by the soft organs and vocal delivery. 4/5 Key tracks: Hazey Jane II, One Of These Things First, Northern Sky

Such tasteful music, something to keep going back from time to time Fav. Track: Hazey Jane II

A experiência que tive ouvindo o álbum foi como se eu estivesse tendo uma conversa com algum amigo de longa data, em um dia onde você nem sabia que precisava se encontrar com ele e por acaso se esbarraram pela cidade, decidiram sentar em um bar para conversar e aí você consegue observar o peso que vinha carregando, mas ele te mostra que a esperança tá ali, que o sol tá ali mesmo com o dia nublado e que existir é melancólico, mas não porque dói. É melancólico porque aceita. Amei.

own

pretty good

Nick Drake only made three regular albums in his lifetime which had an immeasurable influence on folkmusic. Nick Drake was sadly overlooked in his lifetime and never experienced the acclaim his work recieved after his death. Bryter Layter is his second album and was produced by Joe Boyd. Bryter Layter is his most orchestrated album. I find this at times a bit to much and being the only minor flaw on this album. But I can overcome this easily because his songs are so strong. There is fine playing by Fairport Convention members Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks and Richard Thompson on a couple of tracks. Regular Beach Boys drummer Mike Kowalski plays some drums and John Cale plays celeste, organ and piano on Northern Sky and viola on Fly. Drake's songwriting is otherworldly beautiful, his playing and singing delicate and utterly beautiful. This album is a true treasure. (And I like his two other albums even more) Favorite tracks: One of these things first, the jazzy Poor boy and the stunning Northern sky.

Good Nick Drake album, he's got a distinct sound and it's good stuff. I don't think I could listen to him on rotation, but his music does remind me of the fall, so I can see myself putting this on when the air starts to get crisp and cool.

I preferred Pink Moon a little more, but this still just gets to a 4. The acoustics were great, and he's a good vocalist as well.

I'm a sucker for Nicks voice and the chill vibes of his music. 3.75/5.

8.5 / 10

Beautiful album, I think this might be my favorite by Nick Drake. A nice variety of moods and tones, great production. Must-listen #378.

I think I heard this once upon a time, but I'm more familiar with his third album, Pink Moon. I'm sure Pink Moon will pop up later. I think I'm going through a bit of a rough patch at the moment, not least because I'm quite ill. I can't see out of my right eye at the moment, and I think I'm getting depressed again. When I'm depressed, the phrase "Black Dog" always jumps into my head, which is what Drake used to refer to his bouts with depression as. As I take my paroxetine every morning, I think of him. There's only so much heavy lifting a little pill can do, when everything else seems to bring you do that much. ────────────────── Nick Drake with full orchestration is kind of magical. That's the first thing I noticed. I'm so used to hearing him with just his acoustic guitar behind him, invariably in some tuning I haven't tried out myself. The strings and the horns work perfectly with his voice, it's like listening to a more mature Van Morrison. It's odd to hear such a young voice with such a fully realised project (Nick Drake was 22 years old when Bryter Layter was released), but it's fantastic to hear something so enrapturing from such an old soul. The flute parts dotted about this album in particular are wonderful - it's almost a call back to the parochial songs that Molly Drake would have raised him on. ────────────────── When I was 22 years old, I had recorded an album called Action Figures, and I had been waiting for years to release it. Mixing takes time, but not as much time as I was expecting. It was 2020, the year everything was covered in a thick film of fear and the stench of alcohol. I was working in a supermarket, I was going running four times a week, I was moving away from the coast to a sad little town in the Midlands. We thought it would save us money, but with nothing to spend money on, we still managed to waste it. I thought it would have happened to me by then, and it still hasn't happened to me now. I was scared of dying, and reticent to download TikTok. Crucially, I was away from everyone I had spent the past four years playing music with, and no venues were open, not even an open mic night. I felt stuck. I am stuck. ────────────────── I wonder who Hazey Jane was. Who inspired these two wonderful songs? Was she real? Did Nick read about her? Was she him? One of my favourite things musicians do is write to themselves, or a part of themselves - epistolaries especially. A card or a letter to a fraction of their brain, awaiting a response. One wonders if Jane ever wrote Nick back. Maybe that's what the rest of the album is. One Of These Things First is a true stand out on this album; it allows his acoustic guitar to shine through everything, even with a truly miraculous piano part going wild in the background. And it's bristling with possibilities. I wish Nick Drake had had the time to be anything he wanted to be. ────────────────── I wish I had found the time. ────────────────── 8/10 Stand Out Tracks One Of These Things First Hazey Jane II Sunday

I'll take anything with a Richard Thompson appearance.

Mnoo radva vse edno sym vyv nqkyv royal film

Not the biggest fan of Nick Drake, but you can’t say that he doesn’t have any talent. It’s a beautiful album, but I need to be in the right mood to listen to it. Luckily today was one of those days. Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: One of these things first, Sunday

Depressing but beautiful.

And that completes Nick Drake’s discography in this project. His voice is very soothing and the music feels like floating through clouds. I’ve enjoyed him overall. RIP

Second album from him on here? I was introduced to him by this list and went through all his albums that day, great stuff

just good music man everything feels very clean and clear - makes for drab lowlights (though "low" is still high) highlights: hazey jane ii introduction bryter layter

It was nice to hear the song I knew from Garden State.

Really sweet, well written songs. Also technically very good

Nice chilled acoustic stuff, Nick Drake does it again.

So pretty. 3.5

Not as good as pink moon but still pretty good, had a load of these songs stuck in my head for days after listening to this 3.5

A good album, I liked Hazey Jane I and Fly through most.

didnt listen to the whole record yet, love nick drake tho

I think the most compelling thing about Nick Drake is the sort of spooky mood of it all. It’s something in his voice. The very lush instrumentals here amplify that atmosphere. It feels like walking through an abandoned house, not haunted, just beautiful things left untouched and lonely.

better than I expected (less wet)

Really enjoyed it. I think its likely one that needs a few listens to really get into. So a 4 for now but could be a 5 in future.

I'm sad this is my last Nick Drake album, he's great. All three albums are amazing, gone too soon. Between Zach Braff and Wes Anderson could single-handedly keep Nick Drake in the (somewhat) public consciousness. Northern Sky is one of my favorite Nick Drake songs and the highlight on this album, and there are some great songs on it. It's a good album, but definitely rates lowest out of the three on this list.

I didn't think I would like it but it was actually really nice. my favorite songs were bryter layter, and poor boy. I like how mellow it sounds.

I never have any hope when an albums from the 70s, but I was pleasantly surprised by this. Very calming and deep.

I think that Nick is a beautiful song writer.

A very good listening album full of laid back songs with smooth vocals. Never heard of Drake until about 4 years ago.

I love Nick Drake and I hate to say it but I enjoy the sparser Pink Moon. He doesn't need grander instrumentation or any of that. If there were solo acoustic demos to these songs I would like to hear those. While I was listening I kept thinking of who could do a good cover of each song to make a "Bryter Even Layter". There's a lot of potential here and I feel really guilty just giving it 4 stars but thats just how I felt.

I think this not his best but still a lovely, haunting, album.

I’m not 100% sold on his voice but I otherwise did really like it and am interested in hearing more by him.

Being familiar with his greatest hits album, this felt familiar (in a good way) but also had some new surprised. The opener was unexpected and really set the mood. I always find Nick Drake to be easy to listen to, and this was no exception.

can’t believe we got Hazey Jane II before Hazey Jane VI (and even Hazey Jane I)!!

Drake’s vocals are still just ok but Hazey Jane/Clock really good instrumentals

Enjoyed

Liked it. Very laid back and easy to listen to. Thoughly enjoyed. Liked it so much will probably explore more music by him.

Neil young vibe

While "Bryter Layter" sounds like a more upbeat album than Nick Drake's sparse debut, that is somewhat of a sonic illusion. On the surface, the listener is met with bright, elegant arrangements, yet Drake's lyrics still navigate heavy themes of isolation, confusion, and urban alienation. There is a beautiful, fluid smoothness to the entire record that makes it an incredibly easy listen, even when the underlying subject matter is dark. Drake's vocals, whilst remaining distinctive, are at their best on this album- particularly when compared to his other two records. His delivery here possesses a warmth and a quiet confidence that sound far less tentative than his earlier work. For an album that is now 55 years old, it has aged remarkably well. It completely avoided the production clichés of the era by relying almost entirely on acoustic instruments, warm bass lines, and elegant orchestral elements - consequently, it retains a fundamentally timeless quality. Overall Album Rating: 4/5 Side one 1 "Introduction" (4/5) 2 "Hazey Jane II" (4/5) 3 "At the Chime of a City Clock" (5/5) 4 "One of These Things First" (5/5) 5 "Hazey Jane I" (4/5) Side two 6 "Bryter Layter" (4/5) 7 "Fly" (3/5) 8 "Poor Boy" (4/5) 9 "Northern Sky" (4/5) 10 "Sunday" (3/5) Total - 41 Average - 4.1 375/1001 200/375 albums reviewed were new to me.

loved it, dont hear the pet sounds compairsons at all

Very chill opener that gives you an idea of the vibe he’s going for. Track two will get you moving. Some nice horns too. At the Chime has some smooth sax at one point that is great. And nice touches of strings too. One of These Things has fun lyrics that stick with me. And that piano works brilliantly with them. The first is solid but it’s hard to follow the second Hazey Jane. Another pretty instrumental but this one has an emphasis on flute. Fly continues the instrumentals that feel like something from the 18th century. Poor Boy uses group vocals at one point that is real cool. And cool is how I’d describe this track that feels jazz inspired. Nothern Sky uses what sounds like chimes of some sort that are gorgeous. The closer is another instrumental but at this point it worked the best because it’s like a credits roll moment.

very sweet, could definitely see this in a coming of age indie movie outro

I really enjoyed this, beautiful and elegant record

Lush orchestration. Just the right Kind of melancholy without being too heavy. Some latin influences and a great voice. Great record.

Nick Drake is one of the staples for the singer-songwriter template. This record, his second of three, is him stretching his wings in the studio. With big names like Richard Thompson and John Cale joining him, its no wonder his three albums have aged like wine. This, his second of only three albums he would record before his untimely death, has high points like One Of These Things First and Northern Sky.

This was another great surprise. Never sure what to expect when an album is classified as folk but this was a bit more varied in musical style than most other folk albums. Looking forward to more from him.

excellent 4.5-/5

beautiful album. really made me feel like i was floating. production was beautiful and simple.

Hazey Jane II At the Chime of a City Clock One of These Things First Fly Poor Boy Northern Sky

We’re back. And flat.

Gostei. Tema algums coisa leve na voz que deixa um tom suave ao final de cada frase. Achei as músicas um pouco repetitivas, poderia ter um pouco mais de variedade. Hazey Jane I foi a melhor.

Better than his first album for sure, decent. Will say there’s no reason to have 3 Nick Drake albums on the list though.

yeahhh

Beautiful

Orchestral, depressed and introverted, guitar and drums sound amazing. I think Pink Moon is a little better but it's good. Fly is amazing. John Cale on viola and harpsichord. Jazzy.

I’ve heard all three Nick Drake albums now and there are a lot of reasons why I’d pick this one as my favorite. He did get a little carried away with the accompaniments here but I think that’s the charm. All three records are notably different and it’s hard not to wonder what a fourth could have sounded like.

Great

Calm,relaxxing music!Very underrated artist.

Jazzier than expected, really good

Very lush and short but very good

dude... holy shit.... max comf

un poil inégal je trouve. mais globalement tres bien.

Härligt!

Hade inte alls koll på honom innan det här projektet men faktiskt toppen!

Behagligt.

I really enjoyed this! Kind of a chill vibe, nice background while reading, gardening, cooking whatever… some people commented on Drake's voice and said they did not like it, but I found it to be rather soothing. I really enjoy finding albums just like this which I never would have discovered otherwise.

2nd album of his so far only confirms I really enjoy him; even then, of the 2 it’s an easy 3.5 rounded up

Demasiado mi onda 10/10. SHOUTOUT A LA CANCIÓN BRYER LAYTER que se sintió como el entretiempo perfecto y aparte TIENE UNA FLAUTA. Soy fans de cualquier cosa que incluya una flauta mezclado con rock. Es para escuchar una tarde chill con el sol de invierno entrando por la ventana leyendo un libro o esas vibras.

Chamber Folk Favorite Songs: All but three Least Favorite Song: Hazy Jane I (And even then, it’s still a great song, but out of any of the other songs, I preferred this the least) Another pleasant surprise from this site. While I will fully admit that, for me, I have to re-listen to the album again because I had to get used to Nick’s voice, I did generally really love the lyrics of each of the songs. It’s a really relaxing album that you can unwind. 9/10

Top tier artist

Great album I don’t really have that much to say but it’s great. This is the kind of obscure stuff which I want.

I love this album, though it is probably the lowest of the three main Nick Drake albums compared to Five Leaves Left and Pink Moon. Highlights are: At the chime of a city clock, Northern Sky, One of These things first.

Super warm sounding. Pleasant without being boring. Definitely want to listen to this again with headphones in the future.

5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background

Ah my beautiful little baby boy, my babe gone too soon my baby

Beautiful and creative, not my favourite Nick Drake album (I expect to see Pink Moon on this list somewhere) but a glorious record nonetheless. 4.5

dikke fan van de instrumentals en het hintje jazz

J'ai kiffé. Très jazz même si ça reste folk. Album sur la solitude assez émotionnel tout en étant simple en surface. Les arrangements sont géniaux. Super à écouter en bossant. La qualité de l'enregistrement et le mix pour un album de 71 est superbe. Les instuments sonnent parfaitement. Un très bon album. 1) At the chime of a city clock 2) northern sky 3) poor boy

Spændende lyd som altid. Man er virkelig ikke i tvivl. Sing-a-soul-song-jazz.

Instrumenteringen fremstår lysere og mere opløftende end på Five Leaves Left. Men Drakes vokal er stadig lige så melankolsk som altid.

I loved Nick Drake's voice and delivery but the album's production was kind of getting in the way and wasn't exactly suitable for him. I would have done away with the sax, flute, strings and background singers as well as the instrumental numbers. Less would have been more in this case but it was still an enjoyable album.

Not as good as Pink Moon but still very good

TBH after listening to this, it feels really calming, like my brains is finally breathing in a grassland, under a bright sunshine, talking to the winds, smiling again. And this is genuinely not an exaggeration, I genuinely mean it. Listen it in a mid to above mid (75%) volume and start from the introduction, you may also feel it...

Really nice, peaceful, sounded good, nice songwriting.

Better than Coldplay

this was such a pleasant listen, i'm glad to this project for introducing me to yet another artist that's right up my alley. he's giving me Jeff Buckley vibes

It’s a good album, hard to believe Kendrick beat him

Definitely one you have to listen through a few times. Liked it the more I listened. I like the atmosphere it creates. Would be a dope vinyl. The standout factor to me is definitely the backing instruments. Sounds like the score to a lord of the rings movie or something. I’m familiar with this style, and he’s got something strange, mysterious, maybe a little dark to add to it. Like I said, wasn’t all that sure the first time through, but it got better the more it played. Realistically probably like a 3.5-3.75, but I’ll go four.

Slow, but good.

Nick Drake was a genius. This isn't as good as Pink Moon or Five Leaves Left, I do think the backing instrumentation, while brilliant, ruins the sparse beauty of Nick's voice. It just feels too full. If this was mixed into just him and his instrumentation, it would be another 5, but it just doesn't touch the same sides as his other work.

Stone cold

i love you nick drake.

A good album with intricate arrangements, I fancy the acoustic guitar parts that often take strange directions. Although a little bit repetetive when you come to the end of the album.

i really enjoyed this album but i don't know if it's super distinctive. I listened to it and it really faded into the background. I liked it but it wasn't anything other than just nice sounds.

It was certainly quite pleasant. A little bit elevator music, but pleasant elevator music.

Great flow and consistent style without becoming repetitive. Gently moody in a very pleasant way. Highlights: "One of These Things First", "Hazey Jane I", "Northern Sky"

Smooth, acoustic, unique tone, really good.

Familiar with Nick Drake through his song "Pink Moon" though I never sat down and listened to his other work. First Listen, I'm not a folk lover as it tends to be music I don't normally seek out however, there are many instances where the genre completely has me locked-in! This album does that. Highlight of the album, Bryter Layter is a track with no vocals but filled with "atmospheric traveling vibes" or something inviting a space to be imagined from the listener. Its exactly what I love to see in the folk genre. The track Sunday also shares this vibe. Appreciate both greatly. ATCOACC, the small pauses and saxophone with the supporting string-arrangements (I don't know the instrument making that elegant sound is) was almost my favourite. Overall, I feel bad for Nick Drake. Too young, lost, and confused. Before listening to this album I didn't know anything about the musician. The history behind the album is interesting but all relating back to his struggles with mental-health issues. Its tragic but the album was imaginative for me which is something I will always appreciate. T3: Bryter Layter, ATCOACC, OOTTF

Very whimsical & interesting sounds

It's cool, but it makes me a bit sleepy. Stand-outs - Hazey Jane II - Northern Sky

I remember checking out ‘Pink Moon’ years ago and being mostly bored by it, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Maybe I’m just in more of a Nick Drake time in my life right now, I don’t know.

It’s been a long time since I listened to this straight through. I was surprised by how much late-stage Belle and Sebastian sounds like “Hazey Jane II;” my brain was expecting Stuart Murdoch to start singing there. Nick Drake made some of the flat-out prettiest music ever. The piano and guitar interplay on “One Of These Things First” is beautiful stuff with his voice floating over it all. John Cale absolutely nails the assignment on “Northern Sky,” which I had on repeat for a while a few years back. He plays with tasteful restraint and that piano part is a highlight of the album. 4.5