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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
no lo termine d escuchar lol no era mi tipo losiento
I wasn't very interested in this album. It had some nice lyrical ideas but was quite forgettable.
Top Songs: Introduction One of These Things First Hazey Jane I Northern Sky
Good but slow
The world lost a great artist to his own hand way too young in life! "The saddest words, of song or pen, are the words: what might have been".
Gone far too young.
It may have been the mood I was in but it felt melancholy in places and with wistful nostalgia and daydreaming.
An album I grew up with - beautiful
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.
Yeah a low 5 for me, he has no misses album-wise but this is his only record where I can take or leave a couple of the tracks (Fly and Poor Boy), the highlights are some of his absolute best though and I really appreciate hearing a groovier, more upbeat take on his gently melancholic and deeply moving songwriting, the accompaniments here are generally excellent too
Nick Drake é um artista que carrega consigo uma reputação imaculada, quase mística, gerada por seus discos inigualáveis: Áudio barroco, produção brilhante, letras lindas e uma voz amável. Aliás, ele é talvez o único artista que possui sua discografia inteira (de apenas três álbuns) aqui na lista, solidificando o status de toda sua carreira como notável e importante. Já é o segundo álbum dele que pego aqui, e por sorte, estou gerando eles em ordem cronológica. O primeiro álbum de Drake, Five Leaves Left, chamou bem minha atenção, e conseguiu agradar o maior crítico de Folk – Eu, que dei ao disco 4/5. Nele, eu destaquei o minimalismo característico do gênero, e a incrível produção, onde Drake exibe um exímio equilíbrio entre os elementos de suas canções. E tudo que escrevi lá, eu repito aqui. Neste disco observo apenas a aperfeiçoação do que veio anteriormente. Tudo aqui é melhor do que lá, chega a ser sinistro, mas nunca desvia do esperado. É um disco sem muitas surpresas (salvo o fantástico saxofone em Poor Boy), mas onde todo elemento é lindamente colocado. Tudo na medida certa, novamente demonstrando um equilíbrio exemplar. Nada se sobrepõe, e tudo agrada na mesma medida. As faixas instrumentais foram provavelmente minha parte favorita, mas o disco todo é simplesmente perfeito. Não há palavra melhor para descrever: Perfeito, e pronto. Meu espírito ranzinza inimigo de Folk está aos poucos se derretendo, graças a você, Nick Drake. Obrigado. 5/5
love this sound and style. Big fan of the Drake
Not my jam
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
Made me sleepy
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.
INTRODUCTION/ This guitar intro is beautiful my lord. Is that a… violin with it? I think? Very southern feel in a good way. Almost disney Hazey Jane II - very grateful dead opener. His voice is nice, not what i was expecting at all. I was expecting american this is very british-european. The type of song that makes you wanna assimilate a little.
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.
Can't really stand his voice. Background was nice though
Feb 10, 2026 - oh this was beautiful
Music is timeless. I know it because of Nick Drake.
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
3,5/5 bila sam lepo raspoložena juče
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
i just seem to connect deeply with really depressed people and their music
Don’t like how the voice is so quiet and is a bit too jazzy for me
This was cool. Some catchy, stripped down folk rock.
Pleasantly melancholic in places but ultimately forgettable.
3.5
#264/1001. Another long time favourite - although Nick Drake without backing musicians in Pink Moon perhaps excels this - the beauty of his songs are in their simplistic execution, guitar and voice alone are enough. However, arrangements here are wonderfully arranged and executed. Nick Drake's vision is unique, as far as I understood his strive for perfection and lack of respect caused heavy mental issues (depression / schizophrenia) and "unbelievable amount if cannabis" (as his friends stated) use probably didn't help. But his unique vision of life and personality gave us three musical gems (amd quite a lot of bootlegs) - their immortality perhaps helped with the classic tale of the suffering artist genius - or perhaps just by the fact that there was nothing like that. (I don't know if there would be likes of Sufjan Stevens or Iron Wine without him). Poor Nick didn't even make it to the 27 club.
I’ve tried really hard to get to Nick Drake, but I just can’t get there. This is my favorite of his 3 studio albums. The songs are pretty and the melodies float gently around the lyrics. I think this album and its production offers the best visage of his music.
some good shi 4.5
Classic Drake!!!
It’s like ok for a rainy lazy day
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
The songs are are very nice and relaxing - if the day calls for it
Love this! More than pink moon? Sailor moon! 4!
day 1 feb 4 , great vibes leads to great recs love it it was very fluid and calm i could focus
Bryter Layter ve Sunday'i sevdim sadece. pek benlik değil
Excellent stuff. Sad though.
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.
I was only familiar with Pink Moon but this is a beautiful album too. I think I prefer it, actually. The whole thing is very mature and interesting. Will warrant multiple listens.
113/1001 First listen. Never heard of this guy. Played it 4 or 5 times. I can’t remember a lick of it the next day. All seemed the same. No one song stuck out but it wasn’t bad. 4/10
It was nice, but I'm kind of just left wondering what I just listened to. I have 0 takeaways, to me this is elevator music
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!
Some charming moments, but it’s not staggeringly memorable. It sounds great though; it’s got some of that natural warmth I love in the some of the best recorded Brazilian music of the 60s and 70s
Solid album, didn’t blow me away but easy listeningz
Nick Drake is great. Some of the songs are overly arranged. I prefer his more stripped down songs. This is not his best album.
Absolutely beautiful album.
Almost perfect. Apart from the sax
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.
It’s fine. Another example of something neither annoying nor interesting.
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.
Started off well, dryfted off into lounge music part way through. Probably wouldn't listen again.
I think he does stripped down raw music better than bigger pieces like this but still love it
Standouts At the Chime of a City Clock One of These Things First Poor Boy
32 albums in and my second Nick Drake album, not thrilled I am glad that there are at least some other sounds and instruments on this one, but it sounds like a collection of theme songs to 70's sitcoms. If Bob Dylan rhymed "Jane" with "again" I would probably think it was great, but for some reason it annoyed the hell out of me here. I do enjoy the piano on "One of These Things First". It would make top notch music to be placed on hold with your doctor's office. Actually maybe that's what all this music sounds like. "Fly" has my favorite singing on the album, but it sounds like Ren fair music, not a compliment. I haven't listened to Rage Against the Machine in years, but I felt irresistibly compelled to turn it on after this, odd reaction. I wanted to like it more than Pink Moon, and there are little touches here and there that I liked, but nope, still 2 stars.
4.5/5
There's a lot of lackluster acoustic solo albums on this list. I was pleasantly surprised by this diamond in the rough.
Based on everything else in this genre we’ve had to endure, you’d think I’d give this another 1 or 2 stars…imagine my surprise as I enjoyed this entire album thoroughly. This proves that I’m not bias against this genre inherently…it just usually sucks ass. I thought this was incredible & sweeping & beautiful & bittersweet. Really incredible album. Listened to it three times. Probably the most an album has had to earn 5 stars, uphill battle.
A breath of fresh air among the rest of the singer/songwriter trash AND he’s English?!?
Meh
the sound of summer - glorious, with great melodies, delicious arrangements, and sly humour on poor boy. the whole thing is driven by that precise, melodic acoustic guitar
Beautiful voice
Nick drake made a perfect album with two instruments, his voice and his guitar on Pink Moon, and here he made a perfect album with every instrument they had in the studio that day. What a fabulous songwriter no matter what situation.
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
A simply charming album. It carries a soft tone, with melodic instrumentation and a splendid voice.
If Donovan and cat Stevens had a child together. They very well could be Nick Drake. One of my favorite things about the 2001 albums project is that it's finally and definitively severed in my mind. Any overlap in understanding between Nick Drake and Nick Cave.
I don't think I've heard much by Nick Drake before listening to this, and I'm a bit shocked at the apparently massive cult following he engendered from just a few albums (in that sense, I was reminded of Rodriguez as I listened, although it's pretty clear that Drake became *much* bigger in later years). It's a pleasant album, and I liked the layering of his weirdly-whisper-like vocals over Fairport Convention's backing sounds; it feels like the sort of album best listened to in the background (of a coffee shop?), so not too many tracks really stood out for me, although I thought "At the chime of a city clock" and "Poor boy" were particularly...nice? complete? Sad to read that he only completed three albums before retreating from the world and then from life in 1974 at the age of 26. It'll be (somewhat) interesting to see if his other two albums seem considerably different, or part of a continuum.
Quietly beautiful though nothing quite sticks as much as I want it to. Love the flute on the last track and the arrangements throughout are really well done.
Beautiful personal sound the production is quite excellent on it
538/1001 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
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.
Nick Drake is always an enjoyable listen, but this slightly more rockin' version of him connects with me a little less than his purely acoustic stuff. Still a decent listen, but not my favourite of his.
Meh
Not bad. I feel like you need to be in a special mood to listen to this album. Not happy, not sad, somewhere in-between. Soft 6/10
This is a really nice nick drake album. Coming from Pink Moon, it's cool to hear him with a backing band. His take on folk is really ahead of its time. It would fit in well even in today's folk landscape.
Didn’t really blow my mind, but was a pleasant listen
Good morning chill song
Love this album! It’s a journey from Start to finish, cohesive themes and a cool blend of jazz and folk sounds. So whimsical
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
This was mediocre at best for me.
Fairly pleasant. Reminded me of Belle & Sebastian in places.
7/10
Not a fan.
It's not my favourite Nick Drake album. I will re-listen however.
it was fine.
I freaking loved this
Loved it. I only knew Pink Moon and thought Drake was a slightly overrated singer songwriter. This album was rich and varied
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.
The original soft voice hero at his apex.
Nick Drake had such a great talent songwriter. The introspective melancholic man just with his guitar? He's the archetype for that. That this album gives him a huge backing by many talented musicians including big string sections does his style a bit of a disservice. Some people think that the lone guitar player type can get boring and usually I'd agree with them. But Nick Drake is really one of the few people who sounds better on his own or at least with a very sparse instrumentation to back him. Maybe the approach for Bryter Later was inspired by the way Leonard Cohen was produced. Also, the album is a bit short. All in all: Great, but not as great as the other two Drake albums.
This was decent. As soon as he started singing, I knew I recognized the voice and sound from 'Northern Sky' which was on the Serendipity soundtrack many moons ago. Chill vibes, good tunes, but some of the songs didn't land for me. (3)
no standout aspects for me
I first heard of Nick Drake at university when I was listening, bizarrely, to a BBC R4 programme by Brad Pitt on how much he liked Nick Drake’s music. I’ve been a fan ever since and have all his albums. His guitar playing is outstanding and his voice is wonderful. His second album is more polished and I suppose more bombastic and less folksy than his first, but each is a delight in their own ways. Sad that he passed away so young
3/5
Introduction - 2.5/5 Hazey Jane II - 3.5/5 At The Chime Of A City Clock - 4/5 One Of These Things First - 3/5 Hazey Jane I - 3.5/5 Bryter Layter - 2.5/5 Fly - 3/5 Poor Boy - 4.5/5 Northern Sky - 3/5 Sunday -2.5/5
So try to be true even if its only in your hazey way
3.5/5
Music for in a bar when it's summer
not my taste
(I just wanted to preface that this rating is being written as I'm actively listening to the album, so there may be typos and this won't be a detailed review, it may even be incomplete if I happen to lose myself in the music.) This was such a great start to the challenge. I was blown away by Introduction, incredible strings. It's very rich and indulgent.. Hazey Jane 2 is a great head bopper, it has the sort of rhythm that just sticks in your head. The brass is apologetically present throughout and the blending of all the different instruments is immaculate. At the Chime of a City Clock has this sense of melancholy which almost immediately brings you down from the high of Hazey Jane. One of These Things First, I appreciate the rolling constant piano motif, the want to be greater than oneself is a feeling that can be all consuming, just like the motif is the dominating layer of this song. Hazey Jane 1 is freeing, the strings soaring over an energetic yet grounded bass. It's like a bird finally leaving the nest. No comment on Bryter Layter, this is simply splendid. Fly just fills you with this sense of nostalgia. Poor Boy is jazzy and melancholic, gorgeous backing vocals, the narrator is steeped in misery, feeling overlooked by the world, without a purpose except to feel pity for himself. Beautiful saxophone part, there's so much soul. Wonderful piano solo. Dissonance in this song is used expertly, elevating the song (especially when nearing the end). Northern Sky is bright, it's hopeful and expansive. There's this mysticism and magical feel added by what I believe is synth, it reflects the feeling of being in love so beautifully. Sunday, solemn and calm, day of rest. The name is fitting for a final song. Everything has come full circle here. The way the things swell and then pull back like the tide. Do not mistake calm for boring however, this song is a wonderful summary of an album that experiments musically and explores such a vast range of emotions.
Perfect
more of a pink moon girlie 3.5
always a great album with some really good, classic songs. need this on vinyl!
Love Nick Drake - haven’t listened to this one before and it’s great
Not as engaging as Pink Moon, but still a nice listen.
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.
💕💫
lovely
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. I can never remember if it's Nick Cave or Nick Drake whom I absolutely despise but it must be Cave because this is too non-descript and unmemorable to really get my dander up.
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.
Chill
Stellar 5 - a near-perfect album
Sad loss. So talented.
I'm curious
album is great, love how all the songs have the same but different vibe, really like this genre of music.
this was actually rlly cute
I would let nick do nasty nasty things to me. Perfect music for knitting my boyfriend a sweater.
Very pretty album.
This was a quietly rewarding listen. I went in expecting something darker and more overtly melancholic, and while that undertone is definitely present, Bryter Layter surprised me with its warmth. The fuller arrangements add color and a gentle sense of motion that makes the album feel more open and atmospheric than I anticipated. I wasn’t listening with laser focus the whole time, and in a way that felt appropriate. This album works well as a companion rather than a demand. It creates a mood without insisting on attention, and the subtle jazz touches and soft instrumentation give it a lived-in, almost domestic quality. It’s introspective, but not oppressive. That same quality is what keeps it from becoming something I’d reach for regularly. I appreciate it more than I crave it. Still, I’m very glad to have spent time with it. It expanded my understanding of Nick Drake beyond the starkness he’s often associated with. This lands as a high three for me. Pleasant, atmospheric, and quietly beautiful, even if it doesn’t embed itself deeply in my day-to-day listening.
Absolutny bangier
Loved all the instrumentation in this album and the way it was orchestrated made every song feel different. Vocals were diverse in sound but also very interesting as they dragged beyond the rhythm of the song sometimes. 6/10, Favorite Song: Sunday
Very nostalgic feel to the album, cold but at the same time comforting. I liked it
This makes number three from Nick Drake for me on this list, which is sad because that's all his albums and I won't get any more. This guys was an absolute genius. Such a sad life, one thing that always strikes me about his music is that you can hear him struggling throughout the entirety of each of his albums. Pink Moon is really his best and the one that I connect to the most. I feel like Nick Drake, and this album in particular, are everything that Bob Dylan wishes he could be. This is extremely well written, well performed, well sung. Instrumentation is fantastic. The emotion behind this albums is everything you can want from this type of music. It's sad, sort of hopeful, melancholy and beautiful all in the best way. It's such a shame we only ever got three records from Nick Drake. 5/5
Feels intimate and quaint, the backing vocals in poor boy I’ve been singing all day since I’ve heard the song. Hazy Jane II makes me feel like a dancing following the most beautiful wedding. Got to learn a little bit about Nick Drake in the process I wasn’t aware of how tragic their story was.
Could be a 4 on a good day
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.
On paper I should like this more than I do because the genre is a big favourite of mine. Its fine I guess
I've always disliked Nick Drake, despite loving singer-songwriters in general. Maybe it was the unintelligible mumbling on Pink Moon. Maybe it was the Dave Matthews-style voice. In any case, I failed to find the genius. This album, however...was almost enjoyable. It could grow on me.
Not bad
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.
Perfection.
I liked the vibe. Didn’t stand out as something I’d go out of my way to find again but I did enjoy it!
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
Good
Excelente álbum
Amazing
The GOAT.
It took me most of the second track before I could appreciate his vocals. Definitely not a classically great vocalist, and his cadence was...strange. All that said, the longer it went on the more I liked it. I'm not sure he's going on regular rotation, but I wouldn't ask someone to turn it off.
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.
I can see the allure of Cave’s sound but it might just have to hit me in the right mood for it, maybe? Melancholy Donovan is the best description (having read about him) I can think of, w/ more operatic strings.
Started out incredibly strong but lost me a little towards the end. Really pleasant listen, with some impressive tracks. He's a good singer and the layering of instruments was shockingly good in the stand out tracks.
It worked for a nice drive album
Hard to get enthused about, but I can see he is talented as a composer and musician - maybe not as a singer. In saying that Joe Boyd does a lot of heavy lifting as the producer here - it sounds great for a early 70's production. usually these have a heap of treble bled off and sound like they were recorded of AM radio. not me though but can recognise why its here
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.
Beautiful orchestration. Great for a relaxing afternoon walk. I agree that entire album blends from song to song, and while that leaves little room for stand out tracks, it makes for a pleasant straight through listen. One of These Things First
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.
3.5/5
Loved the middle tracks of the album. A great listen on a chill, sunny day. Loved the jazz elements.
Ended up enjoying this more than I expected after the first song. Certain moments made me feel like I was riding in a rainy day cab in NYC in the 1970s.
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.
Good
I was surprised that I liked this because I usually don’t really love the singer songwriter genre. I thought the instrumental at the beginning didn’t quite fit with the rest of the album. I think my mum would like this
Not particularly earth-shattering but distinct enough to deserve a place on this list
It was good background music + I liked the instrumentals
I loved the instrumental parts of this album - they felt both delicate and ethereal, however, I have some difficulty getting on with Nick Drake's voice. It's soft and slightly breathy quality wasn't impactful enough for me as I feel like neither the vocals nor instrumentals fully led the journey of each song and I ended up feeling slightly lost in terms of compositional direction. With that said, I liked this so much more than my first impression (there's something about this album cover that really throws me off) and would consider relistening in emotionally-specific circumstances. If there were half stars I'd give it a solid 3.5.
Big fan of the vibe - lowk matched perfectly to the early modern history revision i was doing. Lived for the random flutes.
Masterpiece. Good music for sitting on a train and looking out of the window. Nike Drake is amazing and i love him. I still dont think its on the same level as pink floyd. i think pink floyd is on the same level as beatles and so i will use them as a comparison. still, i listen to this album in my own time. his music is amazing for quiet moments to yourself. beautiful and emotion evoking
Fairport convention featured!!! I love this album so much.
très sympa juste un peu redondant voix un peu relou au bout d’un moment, prod super
5th album and 1st artist that I have never heard of before. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either. Kind of “meh” but nothing specifically to say in either direction.
Hazey Jane II - 4.5/5 At The Chime Of A City Clock - 4/5 One Of These Things First - 4/5 Hazey Jane I - 4/5 Bryter Layter - 3.5/5 Fly - 3.5/5 Poor Boy - 3.5/5 Northern Sky - 4/5 Sunday - 3.5/5 I had never heard of this guy before today, but I came out loving this album. The instrumentation is soft and smooth and the first side of the album captured me in. Overall: 4.5/5 Favorites: Hazey Jane I & II, At The Chime Of A City Clock, One Of These Things First, Northern Sky
the third song was interesting but at some point they all sound the same
Good
Too whimsical, too much discordant jazz piano
boring
Ganz charmant - hat mich dann aber doch nicht so ganz abgeholt
Super surprise Chanson de Garden State dedans
WOW, amazing album. Some seriously awesome reflective songs in here that really get you thinking with excellent instrumentals to boot. Great jazz throughout the entire album as well! Will repeat in the future!
I loved this album, much better than I expected. Nick Drake finds a consistent tone throughout. Psychedelic mellow folk pop that floats through your mind. A great listen when you're in the right mood.
Great chillout melodies.
an honest folk album. the melody of hazey jane ii reminds me of another country song and i can’t put my finger on it. would listen again on a cozy sunday evening
- instrumentals are so beautiful - poetic lyrics - such a unique voice
Light and beautiful, had no idea Nick Drake was this soulful and thoughtful sounding. Nice entry into his world.
Despite it being a sad album, it makes my chest swell in a warm way. Really beautiful melodies and his voice is just so soothing
rate: 8/10 never listened to something like this before, fav was northern sky
Mt bom
I love Nick Drake and Bryter Layter is my favourite of his albums. For me it’s the perfect Sunday morning album. Side one is just the most beautiful and sublime of any album. We are lucky to live in the area that his sister Gabrielle and the Nick Drake foundation are based, and have become friends of theirs. Nick Drake’s will continue to live on and inspire both listeners and musicians alike.
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.
not feeling it
6/10 - took me by surprise, could have been released in the last 20yrs but from the 60s
Very musical, very creative. Daring, but catchy. Love this! I could do with a little less orchestra sometimes. But overall very well produced.
If this album was just the songs with lyrics it might be a 5, but the instrumental songs idle around too much for it to have impact
sounded like i was walking through a rainforest
I didn’t listen to it
Not for me sorry
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.
Still boring, though better than the other Drake album I've listened on this challenge. It's better in a sense that the songs have more orchestration and the album sounds less monotone. Drake is a great acoustic player, but one of the most boring singers ever. All in all, a very mediocre album. 3/5
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
Bel album d'un artiste qui n'a pas eu le temps d'en faire comme on aurait souhaité.
Un grand artiste, une grande voix, parti trop tôt. J'ignorais que son house band sur Bryter Layter était Fairport Convention! Et qu'il avait les ambitions d'un Pet Sounds. Ça se comprend, mais j'avoue que c'est un peu moins catchy.
5 étoiles, tel que demandé par Félix. Blague à part c’était excellent. Je ne connaissais Nick Drake que de nom et je suis content de l’avoir découvert. Quand même drôle que ce soit Fairport Convention qui l’accompagne, alors que j’avais trouvé leur album inintéressant.
Not my type of music
Perfect quiet morning vibes. Lovely arrangements and instrumentals. Hazey Jane I and II are standout songs, as well as At the Chime of a City Clock and Northern Sky are beautiful and evocative.
Nothing to write home about, very bland and most songs sounded pretty similar. Meh.
Nick Drake hits again. Every time I listen to this, I'm amazed by how good it is
Niente di che, musica da background musicale chill ma non particolarmente interessante. Non il mio genere preferito, nessuna canzone mi ha colpita particolarmente.
Whimsical album. So many songs that remind me of my early after college years.
not my cup of tea
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
Started beautifully. It was ok. I don't think I'll play it again but was nice to listen to.
The final boss of “Sad White Guy Guitar Music”.
Classic, but this list does not need to have every Nick Drake album.
Eh
Fire I love the sound of this album , I’m a sucker for acoustic guitar. The intro is so calming . Added to the vault fs.
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!
This was kind of grating. Honestly stopped at the 3rd song.
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.
A fost ok
Never heard of him. Kinda hippie and kinda jazzy? Kinda unremarkable.
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.
Funky fresh but kinda sad. Lots of air coming out with every word
Rating: 6.9/10 Even though 'Bryter Later' is certainly not my favourite thing I've heard from Nick, I still respect it's devotion to composition, lyricism, and instrumentation, evident on tracks like 'One Of These Things First', and 'Northern Sky'. I prefer Nick's more folksy side, and while there are hints of folk on this record, i think it's more baroque pop adjacent. (I like baroque pop, but as i mentioned, i'd rather listen to Nick's folkier stuff) Still relatively solid though. Fave Tracks: One Of These Things First, Bryter Later, Northern Sky, Sunday, Hazel Jane (I & II) Least Fave: Fly
Has a few good songs ,but no my type
Pretty groovy and jazzy; I liked it!
Solid 7.5/10
slow and calm. need to be in the right mood for it, a little boring after a while
10/10
Legit forgot how beautiful it is
Felt as he was reciting poetry. Sometimes happy, other times with a nostalgic vibe. Sometimes mysterious, other times whimsical. The album ends in a positive way
Excellent - had only heard two of these songs but they are all really intricate and so well crafted.
My favourite Nick Drake record, a masterpiece.
I cant say i was giving it my full attention but glad to have listened - enjoyed the opening and closing tracks, Sunday especially made my put down my book to actually write something about the album i think im learning i love a woodwind but overall felt like easy but fairly forgettable listening.
It was good. I like the folk sound.
What an absolutely delightful album to start my day with. I think I’ll be coming back to this one on the regular!
Not my cup of tea but someone who loves the quiet and calm would very much appreciate this gem. It's amazing how there are a lot of albums out there we will never hear.
luvet
Is this a Christmas adjacent album??? Sure! First time listening to Nick Drake, absolutely blown away by this. The incredible guitar work, the lush baroque arrangements, it all just comes together brilliantly. This has gotta be my first 5/5. Not a single bad song on it.
Good to fall asleep to. Unironically.
es fehlt was tot langweilig alles gleich
*1. introduction - the guitar in this is really nice. liking the orchestral touch as well, works really well with the folksier style of the guitar. very sweet song :) 2. hazey jane ii - already vaguely know and like this song. immediately a nice bassline. liking the horns as well. really nice lyrics. instrumental part about halfway through is great. very belle and sebastian.... *3. at the chime of a city clock - the bass in this album is really great :) violins just started, really loving this. i've only ever properly listened to a few songs off of pink moon and wasn't expecting the range of instruments/production on this album, which for me is a welcome surprise. saxaphone(?) is really great as well. lyrics are great in this one, loving how the violins kick in at the chorus. 4. one of these things first - guitar intro is realllly nice. chord changes make it more melancholy. piano is nice as well. these songs sound bittersweet. 5. hazey jane i - the instrumentation is so nice throughout this album, i don't have much else to say besides how incredibly beautiful it sounds lol. the lyrics are also immense throughout, amazingly bittersweet. bass and strings are great as ever, especially at the end. *6. bryter later - had to have a break bc i had a headache, but am very excited to be back!!!!!! flute and strings together is perfect. 7. fly - immediately loving the strings in this one. really beautiful lyrics again. again, not much to say, the music speaks for himself. 8. poor boy - very jazzy, liking this one :) backing vocals are great. saxaphone is back!!!! *9. northern sky - right away, giving a very mellow vibe. really sentimental and sweet :) piano about halfway through is actually killing me, reallllly lovely. 10. sunday - loved this album so far, hasn't dragged at all. loving the flute and bass in this one. strings just started, reaaallly nice :) strings and bass changed up about halfway through, so so so beautiful. fantastic instrumentation. heard a few nick drake songs and have been meaning to listen to an album of his for a while, but never got round to it until now. really loved this one, said earlier i wasn't expecting the instrumentation, the strings reminded me more of music like scott walker's than the folk i was expecting. been reading other reviews saying it sounds overproduced and i feel this is another death of a ladies man situation (a predominantly acoustic singer-songwriter puts out a more produced album), but i love both these albums so i don't care :) will definitely be listening to all of these songs on repeat for a while.
Perfect album to listen to while playing Hogwarts Legacy (...I know...) which is what I've been doing nonstop lately. This has the perfect magic folk vibe if you love a forest-fairy-withcraft kind of vibe. At least that's what I associated with the most. Stand outs: Poor Boy, Fly, Sunday.
It was whimsical. Felt very soundtrack-esque. I quite enjoyed it actually.
Good music for relaxing or zoning out. Comfortable length.
Very cute album. I prefer his folky stuff to his more jazzy stuff. Aoibhe reckons the album sounds like something from the ‘Adventure Time’ soundtrack. Fav song is ‘One of These Things First’.
2.5 a bit too repetitive for me but the guitar is hauntingly pretty
For when it’s fall and you’re cozy and your lady isn’t quite in the mood yet but you think with a little help you could get her there
Actually been listening to this all weekend and it’s magic love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it did not like it when I had a bunch of coffee in my system. It was fine but paste too slow, but listen to it at night. Great. Listen to it in the morning making pancakes so great. It’s like someone giving you a back rub. Sometimes you want it sometimes you don’t but when you want it, it’s great and this is great putting this in the I would put this on again many times over category thanks Nick Drake. You’re my favorite Drake.
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.
Classic album
Chillig und entspannt aber sehr besonders irgendwie also lowkey ideal für meinen geschmack
Vocals were pretty good but nothing that really demanded my attention. The instrumentation was forgettable at best. The pacing was slow.
NICK FUCKIN DRAKE the original tortured poet - Hannah
Those damn hippies weren’t ready. RIP King.
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
I must be a soul-less individual because I do not understand what is so good about Nick Drake. Twice now I've had to sit through an album of his, and twice now I've been bored to death. I think the extra star here is because one of these songs was in 'The Royal Tenenbaums', and everything that movie touched was pure gold.
Wow. This is like a darker, more somber version of James Taylor. His guitar work is amazing. "At the Chime of a City Clock" almost painted a picture of him being in the city waiting for things to happen. I really enjoyed this, and I hope there are more of his albums in the list. My Rating; 5/5 shoes
Her var det mye jeg likte. Tror også at det er en plate som blir sterkere ved mere man lytter.
Nick Drake's reputation has risen over the years, climbing from a deserved reappraisal to being lauded as a tragic lost genius. I don't honestly think his music quite matches up to the mythology. Some people dislike the ornate production on this one. Personally I think it makes the most of some fairly slight material. There are not many memorable songs here (although I do love 'Northern Sky'). His singing is lifeless and his lyrics are not very interesting - it is just standard English pastoral with surprisingly little emotional connection to what we know of his life I will give a better score to Pink Moon, where his music finally linked up more with his feelings, but as doomed singer-songwriters go I don't think he had the talent of an Elliott Smith
Great album.
Nice, gentle, folky. A little bit moody. Very appropriate to the era of early 1970s.
Increíblemente relajante
great lyrics and terrific use of sax i gotta say. favorite track is poor boy. it was good knowing you nick drake, but its very similar to what im used to hearing. this doesnt make it lame becauese it wasnt the case in 71 i guess.. its 3 out of five but closer to four than three i think
done. last and first two dongs are fav
Sounds like a dream. Can tell these folk hoes took inspo from him.
Gorgeous guitar, soft beautiful vocals, peak 70’s
I'm at bryter layter, up till now I like it as like background music. (not in a bad way) Very fun. Some of it reminds me of ghibli music. Poor boy feels like a song that would play in the background of a show jazz club scene. (in a good way) Done listening, i liked it, it felt very short even though it's like 40 minutes long.
For me, I would say it's just about Nick Drake's finest album, although all three are so connected and consistent that it's hard to judge. I love the way the instrumental introduction means you're absolutely on tenterhooks waiting for Nick to introduce his greatest weapon - his voice. Throughout the whole album the instrumentation is so lovely and varied - he really is more than just an acoustic-strumming folky. And yet, the album's pinnacle, for me, comes on Northern Sky, when he strips it all back to just guitar and voice pretty much. Brilliant stuff.
Favorite track: Nothern Sky Pretty good pull for a first album, I enjoyed it but nothing special.
Prefer Five Leaves Left
If I hadn't done this project I never would have realised there are people in the world who don't like Nick Drake
Utterly beautiful throughout, never get tired of it!
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.
Easy listening auch mal schön Aber nichts besonderes
Desperately need to catch up, don't need a Nick Drake relisten to know I love this man so unbelievably deeply. Great album cover too
Alright album overall, if you like country/hippie/indie this might be album for you. Gave me summery vibes.
The best of the few albums he left us with. His ethereal voice bring a beauty to these songs that few can match. Tracks like 'City Clock', 'One Of These Things First' and 'Northern Sky' are just superb beyond belief. I can only give this one a 5. and yes I do already own it.