Bryter Layter

Absolutely beautiful. Had never heard of this artist and did a deep drive into his sad, short life but how incredible to have left behind this art. His voice takes you places and the album as a whole feels ahead of its time, it doesn’t feel like it was recorded in the 70s. The accompaniments really pull it all together. At The Chime of a City Clock is so dreamy.

OK, las dos primeras canciones las amé. Creo yo que Jane Dos está muy Cool very smooth to listen. hazel 1 sounds nice in the beginning poor boy also cool. northern star and sunday are very sweet and harmonious. 4/5 4.6/5

pleasantly surprised. ended up listening to this one twice. simple yet touching

Choosing my favourite Nick Drake is like choosing my favourite child. Adore this album so deeply. The instrumentation is so rich and delicious. The trumpets are so cute and the piano is such a strong accompaniment. The production and instrumentation are so lush compared to Pink Moon that it makes me wish we could have heard what the original plans for that album could have sounded like. Pink Moon certainly has better songs, but the lushness of this record means that I struggle to choose between the two. I will continue to listen to this every week, as I have since I first heard it. Standout Tracks: At The Chime Of A City Clock, One Of These Things First, Bryter Layter, Poor Boy Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️

I really enjoy Nick Drake. So tragic to have lost this great talent so soon.

great listen for a mellow mood. 4//5

I still really prefer Pink Moon over this. But I can't fault Nick's talent and abilities. Like the first Nick Drake album, this one has been somewhat overtaken by producer-arrangers. There are some really beautiful pieces here. I think his music just sounds best stripped down. Still, I can't deny that Nick's ability to create a mood is amazing.

Good ND album. I bet I like his others better but there are some classic singles on this one.

4/8

This is more upbeat than I was expecting from Nick Drake, a name I have known for ages but never got around to checking out until now. Very pretty and enticing musical arrangements, with expressive haunting vocals that almost foreshadow his early death through its timbre. 30% instrumental tracks is probably too many instrumental tracks for a ten song album, even though they were pretty. Very good listen.

I don't just want to give all the 70s singer/songwriters high grades, but they keep being appealing to me. Pink Moon is the seminal album, but this one is a bit easier. Feeling a 4.

Huh, this is right up my alley. Inspiration for many contemporary artists I like. Melancholy. I dig it. Between Nick Drake, Neil Young, and Fiona Apple, 1001 Albums has been good for supplying with with enjoyable melancholy folk artists.

dreamy, melodic, light-hearted with a touch of sadness, it's music for someone's AO3 coffeeshop AU, except no one there is old enough to remember this album, only stumble upon it via spotify shuffle.

Nick Drake ranks among the best singer/songwriters of his day. My favorite tracks: "One of These Things First" (catchy and fun), "Poor Boy" (the piano solo is awesome), "Northern Sky" (great wedding song).

I have never heard of Nick Drake, so I'm more than happy to find out about him. Beautiful arrangements, moving so many feelings with ease.

What I love most about this record is how much it sounds like the evening, the Jazzy influence is such a beauty when mixed with Drakes acoustic playing. It reminds me a bit of Solid air but this record does the atmospheric sound better in my opinion. I also really enjoyed the lyrical content of this album after my first listen I was thinking back on some of the things that were said. Fav tracks: Hazey Jane II and I, One of these things First, Fly, Poor boy, Northern sky, Sunday

The album is great with jazz pop like production which is very confusing because the music sounds is very warm and bright but the lyrics is very deep exploring the the friction between his hopeful expectations and reality. as an album it is a very beautiful but it has one problem all the album typically sounds like the same song . I do recommend a listen 😃

Surprisingly very good for someone who doesn't typically like folk. Drake has a unique voice that is quite beautiful. It took a little bit to get into the album but the second half in particular is fantastic (from Bryter Layter). Also all the instrumentation is excellent.

Another great find. Beautiful music.

I found myself comparing this album to a beach. I sit on the sand and acknowledge how beautiful the ocean looks but there’s something in me keeping me from swimming and I’m okay with that. I’ll appreciate it from afar despite never knowing how cold the water is, how the force of the waves feel on my skin, or if there’s a jellyfish waiting to sting me. Some albums are sideline albums

Genuinely a beautiful album, and my first Nick Drake album. Someone I've known about for a while but haven't really check out until today. Very glad that I did.

I do like this music. Very slow and sort of mellow but the guitar is just excellent.

This project loves Nick Drake. I always love specific Nick Drake songs, but never love the whole record. This one, however, was a little more interesting. I liked the kind of orchestra take and elements he adds to each song. Obviously, One of These Things is the true winner of the record. I listen to that and feel like I’m walking around NYC as the central figure of a 2000s indie movie. Nick Drake has one of the most unique styles of song writing, guitar playing and singing. I really love how he added jazz and soul throughout this one.

真的，他的嗓音听起来就是那种帅哥，而且有内涵有文化。音乐不华丽不复杂，但很有特色不俗套，这才是民谣

Classic record from the late and great Nick Drake. Makes me want to go and live in the country, be a detectorist and drink real ale whilst eating pork scratching - wait I do that already! Rest in peace x

I love nick drake - everything he’s created is so delicate and beautiful. This album included ofc. It’s so difficult to distinguish between which albums I like the most because they’re all amazing but in their own very subtly different ways. This album feels a little more happy than pink moon but less than five leaves left. Fav songs: one of these things first, northern sky

So relaxing. I listened to this a day late but it worked out since this is the perfect Sunday song. Favorite track: At The Chime Of A City Clock

Nice soothing album to listen to on my birthday. Funny that I’ve never heard of Nick Drake and I get two of his albums in a two week span

Love the use of strings on several of these tracks. Really gorgeous album.

5 stars

מרגיש לי שאני צריך להאזין שוב לאלבום בשביל להקשיב למילים מוזיקה נהדרת יחסית למישהו שפחות בקטע של פולק. Poor boy - אחלה שיר ג'אז

Not familiar enough with his first album but I prefer this one over Pink Moon, which I also really like. This one just has a better feel to it, not so dark and moody. I love the orchestral sound mixed with his guitar playing and jazz elements. And the songwriting is just as stellar.

Actually really enjoyed the instrumental work, probably shouldn’t get this high of a rating but I actually kind of messed with it.

some songs with excellent guitar and overlay violins. Some songs definitely dated the early 70s. Overall, most songs were a good listen.

não conhecia o enzo kaique britânico. dito isso, muito bom o álbum vou ouvir mais vezes com certeza.

4.5

I don't totally vibe with his way of singing, but the music is very pleasant to listen to, cannot hate.

Very enjoyable listen

time to go listen to pink moon ig. 4.5

Not a name I recognized much, but this was a gem. I was glad to be reminded of "One of These Things First," because I love that song. His voice is very soothing and goes well with the instrumentation. I like how the percussion is laidback and sparse ( if there's a snare it's always a rim shot); it makes room for the rich strings and his soft voice.

probably my favorite Nick Drake album to date. i actually really enjoyed this one. its not as broody as other albums, and i felt like there was some really sweet melodies.

I’m really glad we got another Nick Drake album even if it was over two years later. He’s so calming and has such a chill vibe. This isn’t quite a five star album but I think it’s a strong four. Everyone should give Nick Drank a listen.

This is jazzy, and not the kind of jazzy your aunt uses to describe your new sweater get. This has some serious influence that’s fused with traditional acoustic rock in a way that’s really groovy and smooth. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

valahavolt legszebb első trekk, kicsit már eszkimóasszonyos, víg misis hangulat, de annál kifinomultabb. a többi dal egy időután túl repetitív, és kicsit sajnálom, hogy nem értem teljesen a szöveget. a hazey jane ll dallamma lenyűgöz, viccesnek tartom, hogy férfiként ennyire szellősen énekel. a poor boy jazzes zongorája tökéletesen egyensúlyozza a velvet undergroundos könnyelműségét. izgi, hogy sokkal teltebb, színesebb zeneileg, mint az ehhez hasonlók.

Me gustó mucho todo

Chill

I didn't think I'd heard any Nick Drake before, but listening to BRYTER LAYTER, I realized I must've heard some of these songs in the movies. (Really, the entire album sounds like it could be a soundtrack for a Wes Anderson movie.) Sure enough, I know "One Of These Things First" very well; it's on what may be the best pop-music soundtrack of the 21st century GARDEN STATE (2004). And "Fly" appears in a Wes Anderson movie, of course. How much I loved this album caught me off-guard. I had to listen to it several times before writing this review, and it just keeps growing on me. I really hadn't expected to know or love any of this. It probably helps that the backing band is mostly Fairport Convention, a band I"m somewhat familiar with but very familiar with what their members did later: Richard Thompson is one of my favorite singer-songwriters (and one of the three best guitarists I've very seen live) and Fairport's drummer, Dave Mattacks, played on XTC albums. The album is beautifully produced. What a pleasant surprise.

Great to listen to while working.

Introduction Hazey Jane II One of These Things First Poor Boy

Nick Drake sounds best by himself

When I first listened to Pink Moon, I thought it was fine but I didn't quite understand why everyone was so enamored with it so I hadn't listened to any of his other albums before getting assigned this one. I really liked this album so now I think I need to revisit Pink Moon. I'm older and wiser now, perhaps I'll understand it more. Bryter Layter gets a 4.5/5.

Really enjoyed this as opposed to his follow up album, the melancholy vocals pair well with the backing band and create an easy going but emotionally painful atmosphere. I feel like the majority of the songs could slot into my life at various points and help process things and that makes this a super strong album for me personally. No duds in the bunch but I grew to love, Hazey Jane II, At The Chime Of A City Clock (Sax is great here), One of These Things First (Saved), Poor Boy and Northern Sky.

Like many I was enamored of the song Pink Moon when it was featured in a Volkswagen commercial back in the day which led me to get his greatest hits album although that’s not how I usually like to approach material from an artist new to me. Listening to this album is a perfect example of why it’s a bad idea. The greatest hits album although good was uneven and as I remember tended toward the maudlin. This album on the other hand is a solid piece of art. Not only are the songs good, interesting and not mopey, they’re unique though thematically akin, the arrangements are beautiful, there are repeated themes, and I love that it is bookended by instrumental orchestra pieces to give the experience some structure. Very well done.

hoy la verdad no tengo ganas de pensar

Very somber, and folk like with dark undertones. Melancholic beauty.

Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Near Perfect - Instantly this album draws you into a comfy, pretty world of soft colour and sound. This is easily the most upbeat and fun album of his, I love the jazzy touches. The whole thing is great but the real highlights are Hazey Jane II, At The Chime Of A City Clock and Northern Sky. Beautiful album.

Hyvä levy. 3,5/5.

i liked this one. nice acoustic folk. little jazzy

Love some alt folk, I enjoyed the earlier album from Nick drake, but this one was also great. Will reward on re listens, but that early 70s production was wonderful.

Nick Drake has slowly grown on me since listen to his other albums last year.

There’s a gentleness to Nick Drake’s guitar playing—the soft sound of finger pads picking strings, so much gentler than a pick. What’s incredible is that he sings with the vocal equivalent. His voice is gentle, he approaches every consonant as if caressing with his thumb pad, not striking with a pick. “One of These Things First” was a revelation when my spouse first played it for me a few years back. He somehow sounds out of time. I prefer the sparser arrangements of Pink Moon, but Bryter Layter is an excellent collection of songs.

es muuuyy muy chill y algunas canciones son solo instrumentales. no le doy 5 estrellas porq algunos temas se me hicieron un poquito largos pero en general es muy lindo album

Nick Drake was a genius. His guitar tunings were nothing short of spectacular.

Way better than I anticipated. Would listen again.

decent 8

Good chill vibe nice instrumental Sunday morning 8:00 am type of tracks safe aux songs beautiful melodic probably not for everyday listen but can have it’s occasions. 8.4

Nick drake da goat no cap. I can tell there was an attempt at more pop appeal than Pink moon. I think he did better being more experimental and technical. Still nice to hear all of the layers and elements.

I loved this. I’m more familiar with Pink Moon, but I really dig the fuller, orchestral sound to this album. 4/5

Saved? ✅ Would listen again? ✅ Would recommend to anyone? ✅ Would buy on Vinyl? ✅

Just like Nick Drake's other only two albums here it has very playful melodies, introspective lyrics, intricate guitar playing and lush arrangements (except for Pink moon; still worth mentioning because 66% of discog. is like this.) I particularly like the arrangements in the songs "Hazey Jane II", "One Of These Things First" and "Bryter Layer." I found that a second listen helped my opinion of this album (as one might expect.) this is also my first Nick Drake album where I didn't experience for a first time without the holy generator, because why not. I definitely think Pink Moon is better than this because sometimes there has to be a favourite, but his catalog is still pretty killer, he didn't seem to miss a lot. Doesn't mean that this is a 'bad' album. Highlight Song/s: "Hazey Jane II", "Hazey Jane I" and "Poor Boy"

I’ve not listened to Nick drake before and will definitely go and listen to more now. This process has been great for pointing out blind spots from 60s,70s and 80s albums for me. Even if there’s some trash on here too.

Although this is an excellent album, I feel that the strings and other baroque trappings go over the top overall. Pink Moon is cleaner overall.

- i love this guy's voice!! he sings parasite, one of my fav acoustic songs - beautiful acoustic/strings instrumental introduction :) - good pace, very versatile and listenable! can be great for active listening or upbeat background noise - bonus points for a cool album cover - gorgeous combination between smooth, gentle acoustics and bright tangy brass!! that's hard to pull of imo but it works so well here - would be a 5/5 if it had replayability for me. nothing wrong with it, its not quite the flavor of music i enjoy listening to regularly. it's lovely otherwise

Just good vibes. The truth is I don't have much to say but I really like how it sounds, in general there is no song from this album that I dislike

Until I decided to do this 1001 albums list, I knew little about Nick Drake. Then, I listened to Five Leaves Left - and it was a bit of a discovery. Then, I discovered Radio Paradise - The Mellow Mix, which is fabulous but it's a lot of Nick Drake... so the novelty has worn off a bit for me. And I like the more naked instrumentation better than this album with lots of guests and lost of musical layers. Still, very good folky song writing. I'll be generous and give it a four.

I love Nick Drake’s crooning, quiet voice! Instrumentation was quiet and calm, but complimented his emotional lyrics. This album was so great!

Pretty chill record. Bryter Layter, Fly and especially poor boy stood out to me.

no de mi agrado

Tosi chilli levy. Rauhallista ja hyvän kuullosta settiä koko levy.

55# One of my favorite albums of all time is from Nick Drake, Pink Moon. But shamefully so, i never sat down to hear this one. Its nice to kinda be obliged to do it. Tender in the most depressing way. Beautiful besides all the sadness.

I always mess up Nick Drake with Nick Cave... Nick Drake is a LOT better.

Nick Drake is one of those artists who didn't really see much in the way of mainstream success during his lifetime, but has posthumously become absolutely revered by many artists, particularly those in the indie and folk scenes, as one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. Admittedly, I wasn't even familiar with him until fairly recently. 'Bryter Layter' is Nick Drake's second album and is seen by many as his best (at least I think so, this seems to be the one that gets mentioned a lot and that even Boris paid homage to with one of their album covers). Musically, while this is definitely a folk album, it's not folk music like in the nature of artists like Bob Dylan or Donovan. This album, while being very gentle and calming in nature, doesn't necessarily sound like it's stripped down like you might expect in folk music. Drake has a full band backing him up, which included members of Fairport Convention, John Cale of Velvet Underground fame, and a couple of Beach Boys session musicians. And the music has a definite progressive sound to it, particularly in songs like the jazzy "Poor Boy" and instrumentals like "Sunday" and the title track, both of which have a bit of that baroque pop sound to them, not unlike what the Kinks were starting to get into on some of their mid to late 60's albums. By far the best known song on the album is "Northern Sky", which I believe was the song that helped people gain a renewed interest in Drake's music in the 80's.

He sounds like Seal! Happy music, I liked it!

i'm learning that i enjoy 60s/70s folk rock more than i expected to. this is likely more of a 3.5 than a 4 but giving it a 3 would feel too harsh

Best Song: One of these Things First I had never heard of Nick Drake before this. I enjoyed it. To me, this is the definition of easy listening and probably am the only one who would categorize this as such, but that is what it sounded like to me. 4/5.

Haunting and beautifully arranged. Very interesting guitarwork.

Very slow paced comforting songs. Felt like I'm in an old painting where there are flutes and other handmade instruments playing and the guitar is standing out. Such a shame that he didn't get the fame.

Sounds of a swell spring evening

Bryter Layter and Hazey Jane 1 are very cool songs. Never heard of this album, it's kinda sound more than a 1970 album

Totally into early 70s these days. Keep em coming!

Wow, I wasn’t familiar with Nick drake before this, great discovery for me. 4 stars. Some parts remind me a ton of belle and sebastian

Yup. Sweet and elegant. A genius before anyone new he was gone.

I liked it

A morning album, really great!

amazing album

interesting but not quite my thing. i like the jazzier portions best. drake has a beautiful voice though

Great folk album, great vibe to it. Hazey Jane I was my fav song and first listen of the album with One Of These Things First and Hazey Jane II being my other highlights

What a gem. Lovely album. Singer songwriter writer classic

thank god for nick drake. i knew northern sky already, but i hadn't ever heard this album in full. i think my favourites are northern sky, hazey jane ii and fly. overall rating? unsure, but for the genre he's in i think he's one of the best at what he does. i say again, thank god for nick drake. i am sorry you were never appreciated in your time.

My Grandma had all his CDs, bless her heart. Introduction's string swells are greatly graceful. I like the drummer's galloping beat and fills on Hazey Jane II. I'm a sucker for descending and somber sounding riffs followed by uplifting and sunny sounding song sections like on At The Chime of a City Clock, guitar work incredible on this one, and did I mention it features a saxophone?! One of These Things First dealing lyrically with identity, it's resonant with me in these times. Nice Bossa nova beat and arpeggios. Bryter Layter's central riff reminds me of the Disney Pixar Cars game main theme for the Xbox360. Fly sounds a bit baroque, hmm, I wonder what instrument makes it sound that way... A steady mambo beat sits patiently in the sidelines on Poor Boy, interesting the Latin inspirations throughout this record, for it's time I'd imagine that to be revolutionary. Northern Sky has this short but sweet piano part before the second verse that feels like when the sun peers through a gap in a thin gray cloud on a soggy afternoon with an almost blinding, white light across a plain, grassy field that in a nano-second, renders the already calm and tepid air to a warm blanket that consoles the outer layer, this song speaks of the seasons and love with intrepid curiosity. Sunday is an alright closing instrumental and gently sets the baby down in it's cradle. Plenty of instrumentation to pay attention to, it can become a meditative and engaging process to focus on one set of sounds or a calming background to contrast life's daily chaos. That's right, this album has me waxing poetic. This record is going to make me cry at some point in life, I just know it.

Some really nice tracks, made my morning listening to this. Some of the tracks weren't for me, but they weren't horrendous. More the arrangement on them wasn't entirely necessary. His vocals and guitars were superb throughout, it would've been five stars in some of the jazz elements on a few songs were stripped back.

very airy, light, mixes folk influences with a weightless voice. heavy acoustic guitar. somber and quiet

No he escuchado a Nick Drake y escribiré esta reseña en tiempo presente. La portada transmite enigma con matices de una conversación profunda y llena de alma. Pies descalzos evocando naturalidad y simpleza. Postura encorvada reflejando predisposición al arte, pero una mirada que luce perdida y que, sin embargo, promete un disco emocional y vibrante. Introduction da un cálido abrazo al oyente, matices suaves pero reconfortantes, prometiendo un viaje introspectivo al alma. Hazey Jane II es una gran interpretación folk-rock con un mensaje atemporal que refleja el inevitable cambio de los tiempos y la añoranza de un tiempo pasado mejor. At The Chime Of a City Clock es una mezcla de blues, jazz en predominio y la voz de Nick Drake que toma protagonismo, que muestra la dureza de una ciudad fría e impredecible. Canción tras canción, muestra una mirada a la vida y con ritmos que son atemporales. One of These Things First es una pieza de rock y blues, que rememora una devoción hacia un amor que no pudo ser. Hazey Jane I evoca el género de soft-rock, en el que muestra de forma suave y expresiva, el deseo de que su mujer permanezca a su lado. Bryter Layter, canción homónima al disco, funge como transición de una forma hermosa en la ya mitad de esta travesía. Fly muestra una guitarra expresiva, una melodía que abraza y una letra que suplica una segunda oportunidad. Poor boy es una mezcla de jazz, blues y acompañado de la voz susurrante de Nick Drake, que introduce los coros por primera vez en el disco y mágicamente refleja las dificultades de una vida que se llena de angustia y desesperanza. Casi por terminar el disco, Northern Sky, con una melodía, contraria al anterior, con ritmos de esperanza y cambio, abraza al oyente con una letra sobre el amor y la alegría sobre un mañana mejor. Concluye con Sunday, una mezcla de rock experimental y blues, con sonidos emocionalmente agresivos y envolventes, sinfonía que evoca un final, como puede ser el mismo nombre de la canción y que concluye un disco de un alma que se nos abrió y que brindó emociones vibrantes y memorables. Si pudiera escoger una canción sería, con mucha dificultad para escoger solo una, Poor Boy.

One of my favorite albums from the project so far! I finally truly connected with this record. Faves are Introduction, and Hazy Jane I and II

Incredible record. I never knew or even heard about this artist. But he was amazing. A truly haunting record. A real hidden gem for me.

"Bryter Layter" ventures into chamber folk, and at times feels like it lacks the intimacy of Drake's other works. The added backing instruments however don't quite remove the mystical, haunting quality of Drake's work; take the jazz-infused "Poor Boy" with its rhythmic comping and its gospel-infused choir, or the ponderous flute of "Sunday", for instance. It is this that makes Drake's work so appealing.

one of these things first sounds like something that would be in curious george very calm album but I loved it favorite song: hazey jane ii

246/1001 Nick Drake - Bryter Layter Heard before? ✅ Revisit? ✅ It's between this and Pink Moon as to which is my favourite Drake album. This one has far more arrangements that adds to the the depth of the sound. Drake is on point lyrically here. I will say, I would have preferred two more songs rather than the instrumentals we got.

I get this one, I don't get Nick Drake yet, but I get this album

Lovely pastoral sounds.

Crazy how I’d never heard of this guy before the generator

I listened to this album twice. While there's the prevalent feeling of melancholy throughout Drake's voice skips and drifts. This album deserves more listening.

This was nice and chill for a cool Friday morning

Strong 4

Beautiful. I still think I prefer his first one but I definitely preferred this to pink moon

Really good instrumentals, I usually can't listen to intrumental only songs but the ones on this album are amazing. I also love how calm the album is it reminds me of the beetles

c'est pas mon style mais c'est beau quand même, le son du même nom a une petite vibe zelda

I've being stuck listening to this record for the past week. At first I though it was a very decent and great singer-songwriter album. However, the past Tuesday I decided to listen to it while driving at evening, and it was at that moment when the magic of this album showed up, and I've being in love with it ever since. This record sounds like a cozy and cold autumn afternoon, and I think the primarily element which makes it so charming is the subtle and quiet voice, with the incredibly use of string arrangements and folk melodies coming right after it. In general, I would describe the sound of this album as very positive and sincere, which can be kind of surprising considering that this man tragically died of an antidepressant overdose. The project may not sound incredibly happy, but I don't think anyone would believe that the author suffered from depression right after listening to it, or maybe I'm missing some really hidden messages and clues in the lyrics, which may be the case since I often struggle interpreting them. Another remarkable aspect is how incredibly detailed it is , with some very interesting elements here and there: There are three instrumental tracks: "Introduction", "Bryter Layter" and "Sunday. The first one is a very charm and welcoming piece and the last two feature a wonderful flute that replaces the voice, and I think it is a smart decision, as both have a very subtle sound. The second track, "Haze Jane II", introduces the voice and it is full of life and little uplifting crescendos. The next song is "At the Chime of A City Clock", and like "Poor Boy", one of the latter tracks, they include a saxophone that gives them a kind of jazzy feeling and blends incredibly well. The forth piece, "One of These Things First", has a very playful piano and "Hazey Jane I" has a quite skillful guitar playing. In the track "Fly" they use a harpsichord to create a more baroque oriented track. Finally, the last song to be mentioned, "Northern Sky", has some incredibly wonderful celeste (a instrument I've just learnt exists) and a organ that create a very wonderful and captivating atmosphere. In the end, this is an incredibly beautiful and warm experience. I don't think is perfect, but maybe with time my love it grows enough to give it such a score. Before ending, I must mention that the first time I heard about this artist was when trough Boris' "Akuma Uta", as the photo used in the artwork of that album was inspired by this record. They sound incredibly different though.

nice, but very background music

Have only heard the odd song or single by Nick Drake. Was impressed with this and surprised a bit by some of the great musical performance by the band

feels like field day where a lot of freedom and butterfly. the Guitar songs mostly. I like the addition of a pipe.

Estaba ansiosa antes de ir a trabajar y me calmó

I love Nick Drake. For some reason I had never heard of him until a couple years ago, but I was an instant fan when I did. Northern Sky and Hazy Jane I are my favorites from this album.

8,5/10

Lovely mellow album

I've read enough about Drake over the years to have come into this with some idea about how it would sound, but my expectations were only somewhat true. This ended up feeling a lot more meditative and whimsical than I expected; I admit that the lyrics floated right by me for the most part, but the richness and fun in the melodies and arrangements here don't at all convey the icy pessimism that a lot of writing about Drake does. This one's beautiful and peaceful! I enjoyed Drake's acoustic work throughout the record, but I think "Hazey Jane 1" is my favorite.

Viva el folk. Muy hermoso. Geese.

Wondered during the first half if I haven’t massively underrated this for years. In many ways, it uses a full band better than Five Leaves Left, with Hazey Jane II being particularly stirring. The instrumentals are what holds this back, especially Sunday, which features very shrill flute

4.3/5 nick drake melancholy

Good songs with a very good guitarist, complimented well by backing musicians

it's deeply ingrained in my head, the quote from his publicist, about how his music didn't sold, but someday someone will realize how great it was. and it feels exactly that, how specific of a person must you be to like what he does. It's so dark and moody, in a nighttime way, that's difficult to recommend. But, when you get it, it's like nothing else. This album in particular, surprised as it was more than him singing and playing guitar. has some other decisions musically, that i liked.

This is so calm and soothing that it isn't jibing with my work panic and high caffeine intake today.

He's one of the greatest folk music's singer and composer

Just goes down like maple syrup Faves: Northern Sky, Introduction, Hazey Jane I

Nick Drake is great! What a cool album. His super mellow voice is somehow sad and happy at the same time. Some awesome strings, woodwind and guitar instrumentals. Really enjoyed this. Especially ‘At the Chime of a City Clock,’ as I listened to this album whilst on a run around the old town of Chiang Mai, Thailand.

first album here<3 already falling in love with it

Thought this was a beautiful album. I really enjoyed it. I liked the style of his singing, I liked the instrumentation. Just a really nice listen. Fav song: One Of These Things First Least fav: Bryter Layter

I love his voice, lyrics and guitar so much. I also (somewhat surprisingly) really enjoyed the instrumentals. I've only heard Pink Moon before and in comparison there's definitely some unnecessary extra production to Bryter Layter (although admittedly some of it is done gorgeously). It's a bit heartbreaking to hear a man who died at 26 singing "a whole long lifetime could have been the end". Favourite song: One of These Things First Least: Poor Boy

It may have been the mood I was in but it felt melancholy in places and with wistful nostalgia and daydreaming.

Rich production, good songs. Curious choice of instrumentals but not unpleasant.

The more I listen to Nick Drake, the further I move away from the received wisdom that he was a dark and miserable songwriter. All three of his albums prove this to be absolute nonsense. His brooding, melancholy turns are usually counterbalanced by bright and hopeful ones - often within the same song. What makes him fascinating as a writer is how he switches from minor to major, hitting a sweet spot between being downbeat and uplifting. Also against received wisdom, and Nick Drake’s own preferences, I am glad that delightful and eccentric chamber instrumentation was added to Bryter Layter because it creates a stark contrast between each of his three LPs. None of his albums is like another. His lyrics are often whimsical and soaring, so to match that vibe with orchestration is genius to my ears. The only time this falters is the title track and closing track where Drake’s simple instrumental, which doesn’t do much on its own, is simply drowned out and distracted from. This album was on regular rotation in my household growing up, so will always be the Nick Drake record I am most familiar with. It holds a special place in my heart.

Compared to his 3rd album which I heard on this site before, various instruments have been added, making the arrangement slightly more elaborate, but it sounded like his characteristic touch wasn't fully brought out. While I personally like this kind of smooth pop, I don't really look for it in albums that are touted as masterpieces.

Cozy

That damn flute made me ascend

4/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/nick-drake/bryter-layter/ Contrary to popular opinion, I think I like this more than Nick Drake's debut album, which I found a bit too much orchestra. Here, the strings are also very present, but bother me less.

good, but again not sustained enough to be above a 4

Actually really good. Sounds very ahead of its time.

i really like the first song. this guys pretty good, he's a bit wordy though. i like his voice. Alot of horns and strings in this album so far and really like that. Ohhhh i really like the snare one the fourth song :] very beautiful . great album so far, it sounds very beautiful and tranquil like a garden. ngl i cant get over how beautiful his voice is. i LOVE the background vocals. very jazz this album is. saxaphone player going crazy. All in all this was a very beautiful album very tranquil very peaceful I love Nick drakes voice it was amazing I love this album.

Više mi se dopadaju druga dva albuma ali svakako ni ovaj nije loš. Kad se pogleda, on zbog popularnosti mrtvih bitlsa nije uspeo da se probije na scenu i to je tehnički dovelo do njegove još veće depresije i samim tim do toga da sebi oduzme život. Jebeni pol mekartni i dzon lenon..... Zbog toga što nikad nećemo videti i čuti njega u punom potencijalu, umesto ocene 3,5 biću darovit i dobiće 4/5

Not something I would normally listen to but I like it. For the time that this album came out, I understand why it would have been popular. It was very smooth

We didn't deserve Nick when we had him and we didn't have him long enough. :(

Comfortable folk, sounds nice and engaging across the album if not sometimes a little too unexcitingly consistent to reach greater heights

some good shi 4.5

Surprisingly like this one a lot. A bit softer and slower than what I’m used to but Nick Drake has an incredibly beautiful and unique voice that’s very relaxing. I love the use of wind and string instruments. 3/10 added to ear candy

Love this! More than pink moon? Sailor moon! 4!

Nick Drake always feels like someone I want to be really into, and maybe if I could sit with his music and listen more closely I would get there. Otherwise, I enjoy his wispy voice and gentle tones. I think I prefer him unaccompanied, but this was good too.

Nick Drake spawned three hundred artists that my generation crowned kings of music, and almost all of them annoy me to some degree. The ones that didn't took this template and flew to new heights. Too many just kept writing little folk songs over and over. I've often wondered how many of those artists bothered to listen to his progression over the three albums. There's so much about his sound here that evolved from Five Leaves Left, while still being obviously him. I mostly hate this genre, but I'll never hate Nick Drake.

I love Pink Moon but had not listened to this album. This does not quite reach that level, but still an amazing listen with many beautiful songs. Will relisten.

it's successful farta bcz I have known about Nick in few days ago and now it's my first album generation. I love these jazz soft sounds I'm glad to know Nick's music now!

Solid album, didn’t blow me away but easy listeningz

Beautiful. It is a bit of a time and place album for me, but pretty flawless. Hazey Jane II is a masterpiece of an opener.

just vibes man

By all rights this should have been a huge hit. As well as Nick Drake’s sensitive vocals and folk guitar melodies, it has contributions from half of Fairport Convention, two musicians who worked on Pet Sounds and piano from John Cale of the Velvet Underground. It’s well produced and arranged, and is a joy to listen to, with breezy, wistful songs in a folk-rock style. However, a dispute about the cover art delayed the release that had been planned for Christmas 1970 and bizarrely it was never issued or promoted in North America. As a result, sales fell far short of what they should have been leaving the 22 year old Drake in a depressed and vulnerable state. His third album recorded the following year as a solo project was to be his last, and he died in 1974 aged just 26.

I think he does stripped down raw music better than bigger pieces like this but still love it

4.5/5

A breath of fresh air among the rest of the singer/songwriter trash AND he’s English?!?

This may be the first album I wished the vocals were louder but yet the fact nick’s voice is always smooth never erratic is very calming and refreshing to listen to

Beautiful personal sound the production is quite excellent on it

I love Nick Drake. I'm a songwriter too and his music has influenced me a lot in the past, especially harmonically speaking. This is my least favorite of his records, still it includes masterpieces like Poor Boy, One of These Things First and, especially, Northern Sky. It's all about sensitivity. In the music, in the words, in the arrangements. Class and elegance even in despair.

Didn’t really blow my mind, but was a pleasant listen

ok flute

3.5/5

Beautiful work with lots of soft tones and Melodie’s

The 3rd best of his 3 albums but still incredible

Had heard of Nick Drake but not much of his stuff. The first half especially was a really pleasant surprise. Great voice and songwriting with big production behind it, very good album.

Great chilled music

a banger, unsurprisingly so, liked the famous songs like northern sky the most

Very beautiful. The arrangements are truly great.

I was really surprised by this album and will happily go back to it. I guess I'm a Nick Drake fan now?

Hazey Jane II At The Chime Of A City Clock One Of These Things First Hazey Jane I Fly Poor Boy Northern Sky

beautiful and haunting. i’m giving this a 4.5 only so that i can give his other two albums 5’s

A great Nick Drake album, potentially the worst of his 3 albums but still quite good. Songs like One Of These Things First and Northern Sky mean quite a lot to me and the guitar playing on this album is also pretty impressive on something like Hazey Jane I.

3.5/5

more of a pink moon girlie 3.5

Love Nick Drake - haven’t listened to this one before and it’s great

Clean in its recording and musicality, I morn what Nick Drake could have done had he not succumbed to suicide. It’s an emotionally moving album balanced with lightness and hope of youth. His guitar playing is intricate and the bassist and drummer are clearly in tune with each other while also expressing creatively.

Beautiful and soothing musical arrangements, which work through to you after a second listening.

💕💫

Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. No takeaways to listen to regularly, but the album was an enjoyable experience. Very soft, the use of a variety of instruments was very appreciated. Felt unique and real, if that makes sense.

I'm curious

album is great, love how all the songs have the same but different vibe, really like this genre of music.

Very pretty album.

Very nostalgic feel to the album, cold but at the same time comforting. I liked it

I have now had all 3 Nick drake albums generated. He’s got to be one of very few artists with more than 1 album to have all his albums in the book. Not that I’m complaining, because they’re all really great.

Joni Mitchell vibes I liked it

I know I have a music type, and this is absolutely my type 4.5

I loved this. I didn’t know it but I already knew Fly from The Royal Tenenbaums and really liked that song, and the rest of the album lived up to it. Such a beautiful, easy listen.

Very listenable. Loved it.

Between the art, the description, and the fact that I have no recollection of the artist, I just wasn't expecting to get too into this album. In this case, the artist wasn't around enough to push his own sound onto willing ears, making this more of a cult listen. A little digging and we see this genius left us early due to depression, and you get it. He wasn't really going to show off and make a following, this was way before SoundCloud. Something so precious can remain hidden fairly easily if you don't stop to look back or pay attention as it's happening. This project is musically exquisite. The lyrics feel thoughtful and tender. The concept is pulled off, the album is its own energy. I appreciate the sound of Nick's voice. I could only enjoy this more if I were already a dedicated folk fan. 4.2/5

When I initially read that this was a folk album, I went in thinking I would hate this album like all the rest of the folk albums I rated already. But this one hit different. The instrumentation wasn’t boring, the melodies were unique and kept me interested throughout the whole album. There’s more depth to this folk album than most. Kudos Nick Drake, kudos.

No. 342/1001 Introduction NR Hazey Jane II 4/5 At The Chime Of A City Clock 4/5 One Of These Things First 3/5 Hazey Jane I 5/5 Bryter Later 4/5 Fly 3/5 Poor Boy 3/5 Northern Sky 4/5 Sunday 3/5 Average: 3,67 The instrumentals are really great. I've now listened to all 3 of his albums. This is my favorite.

Nick Drake’s guitar has a very distinctive sound — it’s hard to describe, but it somehow brings out a sense of nostalgia mixed with a quiet sadness. Bryter Layter feels warm, yet slightly unsettled at the same time. “Hazey Jane” in particular really stood out to me.

Loved the middle tracks of the album. A great listen on a chill, sunny day. Loved the jazz elements.

Liked it. Album flowed nicely. Guitar rhythms were wild with thought provoking lyrics. Jazzy elements. I think hazy jane II and northern sky were my favorite songs which I guess goes along with the trend.

Great chillout melodies.

- instrumentals are so beautiful - poetic lyrics - such a unique voice

rate: 8/10 never listened to something like this before, fav was northern sky

Beautiful arrangements behind enjoyable 70s singer/songwriter music. Constructed and executed well. Set volume to medium low, invite guests, cook yummy food. Nick Drake sounds perfect behind any dinner party.

Love. Not used to this production behind his intimate vocals, string section especially feels excessive but I guess it was a thing that producers loved to do in the 70s. But also, literally Belle and Sebastian must’ve heard this album and based whole vibe after it. From the guitar to trumpets to Drake’s vocals.

The first gem of 2026. It possesses unparalleled artistic depth. I feel like I'm listening to something completely new, even though the album is over 5 decades old.

Favorite songs: Introduction, One of These Things First, Northern Sky

Whimsical album. So many songs that remind me of my early after college years.

I admit to no knowing Nick Drake. Loved it.

Began the list on 12/31/25 Pretty good folk album that I wouldn't mind having on vinyl. 4/5

This was an easy listen. Nick Drake reminds me of my dad, (and also Garden State.) His voice is gorgeous and distinctive. It faded into the background at times, but overall, I really enjoyed this whole album!

4/5. Drake is a lovely afternoon, evening, or early morning listen. I think he requires a contemplative mood to really enjoy. He rarely resides on your general playlist, but if you're in the right state of mind, a full album is a wonderful experience. Like his debut, and the album that follows this, he is a musician's musician. He hides his complexity most of the time with simple arrangements, but he is utterly brilliant with his harmonies and guitar playing. I think this one's better than his first, but lesser than his last. A perfect kind of progression.

An album of songs that would all be at home on a Wes Anderson movie (complimentary).

Heard of Mr. Drake but never heard his music. Mellow jazz-folk works for me.

Pretty groovy and jazzy; I liked it!

Solid 7.5/10

What an absolutely delightful album to start my day with. I think I’ll be coming back to this one on the regular!

luvet

Good to fall asleep to. Unironically.

Good music for relaxing or zoning out. Comfortable length.

Very enjoyable listen. I know Drake with Pink Moon. Therefore, the relatively polished production was a surprise but i enjoyed the colorfulness of the sound with flutes, pianos, saxophones. It was also very jazzy at times. Yet, Drake's soft voice and thoufgtful words are a nice contrast. Surprised to hear three instrumentals. Poor boy was very theater-like with the back vocals. Fly and northern sky are very beautiful songs. One of these things first is probably my favorite one.

Chillig und entspannt aber sehr besonders irgendwie also lowkey ideal für meinen geschmack

Day 130 Never listened to any Nick Drake before, enjoyed this, will be returning to it 8/10 Highlights At the chime of a city clock Fly Poor boy

Her var det mye jeg likte. Tror også at det er en plate som blir sterkere ved mere man lytter.

Great album.

Nice, gentle, folky. A little bit moody. Very appropriate to the era of early 1970s.

Sounds like a dream. Can tell these folk hoes took inspo from him.

Favorite track: Nothern Sky Pretty good pull for a first album, I enjoyed it but nothing special.

Had heard a lot about Nick Drake and was pleasantly surprised he lived up to the hype. Really enjoyed the vibe of this album. 4/5

- Third and final Nick Drake entry for me, and what a delightful, bitesized discography he has. Such a tragic story but his musical legacy is a true gift to the world. - I liked this a little more than Five Leaves Left and a little less than Pink Moon. There are a handful of absolutely stunning songs here; Northern Sky, One Of These Things First and Fly stood out immediately. - The accompaniment of a larger supporting band (mostly comprised of members of Fairport Convention) do help to fill out the sound but there's something about the rawness of Drake and his guitar playing that are sometimes overwhelmed by all the layers. All in all, a lovely album. Hope he is at peace now.

Beautiful guitar from Nick Drake rounded-out by some great studio musicians. His singing voice is a little fragile, weak, and I didn’t catch on to many lyrics on 1.5 listens, though it seems poetry is there. These songs showcase precocious and interesting talent from such a young, troubled person, gone, as so many like him are, far too soon.

I like this album a lot. It was really good. It felt like the cover. It was ethereal and whimsical and mystical, and transported me into another room and the songwriting was drinking. I felt that sometimes the song is dragged a little bit and then the instrumentals would kinda pick up and that’s what I would get back into the reckon but very chill. Very nice. I like it.

All the Nick Drake albums are lovely, but Pink Moon is the crucial one. This album strikes me as grasping for something that he can better attain without the saxophone and strings. Still good though.

I prefer pink moon but the difference isn't big enough justify knocking it down to a 3.

Good stuff, folksy guitar work with very breathy singing. Obviously a huge influence on Belle & Sebastian.

Pure 80s pop and very enjoyable it is too! Edwin Collins has gone on to make some fabulous music and he cut his teeth with this band.

I think this is a bit of a grower - I like it, but wouldn't reach for it big time, I guess.

Classic folk singer-songwriter. Makes me want to go lie in a field or take a nature walk—in the best way. I’ve listened to several songs on this album for years (One Of These Things First & Northern Sky), but it’s a great record to listen through beginning to end. Reminds me of college. It’s heartbreaking we didn’t get more from Nick Drake. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Pretty great record as a whole. And thats the kicker. I would gladly listen to the whole piece start to finish but I feel like I'll have a harder time when the couple songs I liked come up at random. Im more partial to the tracks with vocals but ,though I never say this, they almost need the instrumental sections too. Im not too sure how to handle this one. I feel like I need more time with it but so far its great, with potential to be incredible. Glad to have heard it thats for sure

Lush, orchestral, pretty good 3.5/5

Really enjoyed this - lovely orchestral tracks and good vocals.

Beautiful record. Such a haunting voice. Soothing melodies, mysterious lyrics. Elite folk music.

I love Nick Drake but this one is subtraction by addition for me. Some truly overproduced tracks here, Poor Boy, dear god, make it stop. Nicks songwriting and voice are enough to over come the negatives and there’s some gorgeous songs here. A far cry from Pink Moon for me but still very good

Very interesting to hear Nick Drake with backing musicians. I enjoyed the jazzier moments but overall a great folk album. Beautiful cover and another tragic death.

Quite enjoyed it

I'm aware of a few of these through use in various soundtracks. This is certainly a vibe. I'll want to listen to this again.

Real nice listening. I had heard Pink Moon and a few other of Drake's songs previously, but this is his first album I've listened to. Many of the songs have incredibly sad lyrics but the music is undeniably mellow.

Nick Drake is a fucking legend. Fantastic listen!

Somehow, I had missed Nick Drake and his entire poignant arc. Shame we lost him so early; he could have had a lasting career with his talent.

Rather lovely

85

Pleasant listen

Very nice instrumental arrangements here

Man, Nick Drake was such a talented guitarist. Gone way too soon. I've really only listened to Pink Moon, so hearing him with full backing instruments here was a nice change. The strings on “Introduction” were beautiful and sat perfectly under his guitar. And “Hazey Jane II” might be the most upbeat I have ever heard him, which was a fun surprise. It just feels warm, easy to listen to, and really shows off how talented he was. Favorite song: Hazey Jane II

Brilliant guitar work, dark and brooding lyrics. An interesting listen but not something that needs to be on my playlist.

Beautiful record. Such rich arrangements for a singer songwriter guitarist. Some of his most singable melodies. Still my least favourite of nicks (but that's such a high bar)

An exampel of overarranged songs. Out of a sudden a violin and a trumpet appears, taken away the magic of Nick Drake's songs. The only outstanding exceptions is 'One of these things first'.

Discovering Nick Drake has been one of my favourite parts of the whole project. Having listened, I do agree he's better with a sparser sound.

Liked it a lot, some great unique guitar playing. Of all the albums I’ve listened to for this project, this has the most new songs that I’ve found that I like.

4.5. Not familoar with this album but know nick drake. Very pet sounds like which is a good thing.

8/10 Always a pleasure to listen to Nick Drake, and my first time revisiting Bryter Layter in full for quite some time, although there are some songs from this album that I listen to frequently. The Janes and ‘One Of These Things First’ are clearly the best songs here to me. The instrumental tracks - the title track and ‘Sunday’ are not really strong enough to let me score this album any higher, but I do bloody love Nick Drake regardless. Listens: 2

riktigt bra arrangerat, inget superspeciellt men helt ok till bra utöver det. typexempel för en 4/5

Very pleasant album. Easy album to get through with a few familiar tracks. It's not hard to see why this album was so influential.

Hushed vocals, beautiful melodies, finger picked guitar, misty eyed atmosphere of an England that never was... Best Tracks: Hazy Jane II; One of These Things First; Northern Sky

Such a sweet album. It's probably Nick Drake's least good, but the bar is so high from the other two albums, it's still great. The only "weakness" of this album is that the instrumental backing feels a little random at times (here's a flute solo out of nowhere!). But it's all high quality. And the consistency comes from Drake's ruminant lyrics and his beautiful soft voice.

I just love Nick Drake’s sound. There is nothing being overproduced, but for some reason his sound and his voice both feel so ahead of their time. I could listen to this again and again. Best Track: Northern Sky

There are some fun-Drake-mentalists out there that insist Nick Drake is a very top-tier artist. I would know because I am married to one. As an aside fun-Drake-mentalists rarely have fun. However, they are...anyway. As another aside, please feel free to use and popularize the term fun-Drake-mentalist, it is almost as bad as Nick Drake himself, but I digress. This album is totally fine, he sings nicely, good for him. While you gather your torches and pitchforks I'll be over here, probably listening to Arcade Fire or Blondie. If you see a 4 or 5 star review you'll know they got to me and they might be coming for you next.

So good, another album I had forgotten about

Simply glorious

I quite liked this album. It was interesting yet soothing, nostalgic but not boring. I enjoyed the instrumentation immensely. The singing and the lyrics we're also good. I would definitely listen to this album again. 4 out of 5.

Dig the singing

Тиха та тендітна музика, чудовий голос

Взагалі якщо так брати, то Pink Moon це мій топ-5 альбом евер. Я обожнюю Ніка Дрейка, особливо слухати його під таку погоду як зараз у жовтні. Цей альбом мені трохи менше подобається.

As a longtime fan of Pink Moon I’ve always meant to listen to Nick Drake’s other work and it just never happened, so I am very grateful this list has finally forced it upon me. Real good stuff

It’s great but my favourite will always be pink moon

I hadn't ever heart of Nick Drake before opening this webpage. But I was very pleasantly surprised by this album. Very southing and I feel like it does a good job of having a lot of different complimentary instrumentals. I'm definitely going to listen to this again. VERY strong 4, waffled between 4 and 5 for awhile.

3.5

GOOD

Nun also auch noch das dritte Album von Nick Drake ...

Have mixed feelings but I think I really enjoy it.

Love Pink Moon but it’s the only album I’ve listened to by Nick Drake. This one has been a beautiful surprise. Love the orchestral arrangements that accompany, love the melancholy.

I liked this album a lot, will be listening to more Nick Drake as a result. Hope it sounds similar!

86/100. Beautiful and extremely cozy. Like a warm blanket on a rainy day.

Actually really liked this Nick Drake album

Really, really liked this. Not sure what to expect and I hadn't heard of Nick Drake before but immediately recognized him as the guy that did Pink Moon. Didn't like some of the dated sounds (what is that, a flute or a clarinet?) and for a guy that writes lyrics like that I didn't see the need for the instrumentals. Can't give it a 5 it's almost there for me.

I didn’t save any songs but would rate a 4/5 simply on vibes alone.

This is a lovely album. There is a scent of horse manure and cut grass throughout. Drakes musical legacy is so thin that albums such as this should be cherished. Northern sky is melodic and lyrically very interesting. One to return to.

(4) whimsical

The most impressive thing I've noticed about Nick Drake is he is credited as the only performer on this record. He is a master of all things strings. Absolutely beautiful music. 4.4 outta 5

Never heard of this guy and folk is a bit of an enigma, but holy moly, this was some lovely cuddly stuff and the guy's voice made me forget my existence so much I almost pissed my pants. A really good listen and would recommend.

Beauty in song form. Kendrick could not win against this guy. Don’t plan on going back to ot so 4/5.

Been a very long time since I've listened to this one, so it was well due for a revisit. What a beautiful record. One of those records that really makes me feel. Gonna have to get a copy sometime, don't own this one.

Generator random strikes again. Got Nick Drake 3 days ago, and got him again now. And again, just another fantastic set of folk pop tracks. Although I will say I do prefer Five Leaves Left. Bryter Layter is great, but for my money, it's a tad too lush and orchestral. Some of it reminds me of Joni Mitchell with it's slight jazziness, but it's just not hitting me like Mitchell does. Hazey Jane II might be my favorite track, with it's Charlie Brown ass sound, feeling like it's a huge inspiration of Belle and Sebastian. So yeah. Great album. Just slightly prefer Five Leaves Left.

Nick Drake is unique, love this album and everything it brings

In his lane, Nick Drake is excellent. He occupies an interesting space between folk and psychedelic alternative rock. Where Donovan seems a little too on the nose, Drake lands perfectly. A precursor to Elliott Smith. Good stuff.

More orchestration than expected and maybe necessary, but the voice and guitar playing are sublime.