Reviews (page 5 of 8)
2.5/5
Eh, perfectly fine classic rock feel but overall nothing that really caught my attention. 2.5
Nice.
Good old school folk/western. Nothing amazing that makes me remember clearly how the hooks went, but still a good listen. Probably too long to repeat the whole album
Well, this is sort of timeless. I would never have been able to guess the era of this album. He has a great voice very reminiscent of Roger Miller, but you won't find any Little Green Apples here and I'm sure he's unaware that England Swings. And he's certainly no King of the Road. I don't know what's been going on recently, but with Leonard Cohen, The Smiths, and now this. Pass the Stanley knife please, I have a pair of wrists that need some attention. What a waste. 1
An absolute croonfest with a suspect album cover. Not for me chief.
What the fuck was this with his deep voice? The least worrying thing was the cover art.
Better than most folk on this list. His voice is the saving part. Compared to Tim Buckley for instance Fred is so warm and full. Weird jam session at the end though.
The lyrics "..this world may never change." being written in 1966 is just so funny to me. Little did you know, Fred. Nowadays it be like "wtf change it back". All except the music. Don't change that back.
I'd give this 3.5 stars, personally, but I'm going to bump up to 4 stars, as I think it deserves that more than 3 stars. This is not something i think I'll revisit much, but for 1966, I think it has a nice mix of genres and good/interesting songwriting. I didn't expect something that was a mix of more folk music and almost Elvis-like crooning.
So great. Makes me miss Kris Kristofferson.
ok I actually liked a lot of these songs more than I thought I would but why is this so long it’s just too much I didn’t need that much folk music in my life.
Très bon petit album de folk, qui s'écoute tout seul.
1.5
Interesting, eclectic album with some rich albums.
Det er ok. Hadde jeg sittet på en bar I Alabama hadde dette vært greit. Men ikke mer enn det.
The guy writes songs and has nice a nice baritone, but, uh, this is boring as hell. Nilsson's version of Everybody's Talking is better and more tuneful - everything here sounds muddled. I was surprised to read all the positive reviews, and I actually went around again in case I missed something. Nope, just boring. The raga is the most interesting part, and I don't like ragas. Maybe it'll come around for me, but at the moment? Why.
Fantastic.
Not sure the theme from midnight cowboy and a bit of cowboy baghra make this a 1001 album.
Interesting. Quite Scott Walker.
Kinda crooner-ish,but with some world music influences
Even if you’ve never heard the name Fred Neil, you’ve almost certainly heard his music. His songs—especially Everybody’s Talkin’—have taken on a life of their own, even as Neil himself all but disappeared from the industry. For the most part, I enjoyed what Fred Neil has to offer, though the mythology around it looms large. Neil was one of those figures who seemed to exist on the fringes, deeply respected by his peers but uninterested in fame. After this album, he essentially walked away from the industry, retreating to Florida to focus on dolphin conservation rather than songwriting. That sense of detachment, of someone already half-gone, lingers in these songs. Musically, the album carries the DNA of blues and early rock & roll, but also folds in folk and jazz influences, creating a sound that feels loose yet deliberate. Neil’s deep, resonant baritone is the gravitational pull of the record, guiding songs that are more about mood than melody, more about atmosphere than immediacy. The Dolphins is a wistful, hypnotic opener, setting the tone with its rolling, meditative groove. Ba-De-Da drifts into mantra-like repetition, while Candy Man injects some folk-blues swagger into the mix. Even Little Bit of Rain—one of the album’s more conventional ballads—feels weightless, as if it’s floating just out of reach. Ultimately, Fred Neil is an album that seeps into your soul rather than grabbing you outright. The arrangements, while sparse, are carefully constructed to let the songs breathe. It’s easy to see why so many musicians—Jefferson Airplane, Tim Buckley, Nick Cave, Kurt Vile—worshipped Neil, even if the mainstream barely noticed. If you’re in the right mood, this album feels like stepping into a quiet, half-lit world where time slows and everything dissolves into the sound of Neil’s voice.
- yawn - good voice songs, but not feeling it today, sorry Fred
Better than expected. Neil has a strong voice and I enjoyed some of his lyrics. Most of all I appreciate the varied music throughout. I was expecting just acoustic guitar, but there's more present than that. I'm not saying it's a favorite, but I wouldn't mind listening to it again.
Well there’s a corner of folk history I didn’t know existed. It might be heresy, but I prefer Nilsson’s cover of Everybody’s Talking (although I’m not a massive fan of the song at all). I did like the first and last songs on the album better. All in all an nice album, would listen again.
Meh, some daily middle of the road sixties country/baroque pop, not sure of the exact genre but I am sure it left without a trace as soon as the album finished. Also, this is the third version of Everybody's Talking I've heard on this list, and it's still not a good song!
Very cool folk album I had never heard before.
Definitionally inoffensive ‘60s New York folk scene stuff, both in its simplest moments [aka the majority of this record] and its most avant-garde [aka the closer "cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga"]. It’s the type of thing you find in a $1/$2 bin outside of an overpriced record shop in Williamsburg as soon as you exit the Bedford Ave L station, and you consider purchasing simply to have a reason to walk inside, despite the fact that the sleeve is busted, split at the seams, and has noticeable ring wear, water damage, and coffee stains all over it, but then your friend texts you that she’s getting off the G now and you have to make your way down to Metropolitan Ave to pay $75 just to catch up on each others’ drama since you last saw each other. It’s totally fine, I like it, but it’s inconsequential and evaporates off my ears once it’s over. In many ways, it's so blasé that I have to imagine there was a better, or even more impactful, record from the scene to include over this. Not that I hate it, but it's really nothing special, even when it tries its hardest to be. But if I wasn’t meeting my friend for brunch, I’d grab a copy for a $1, maybe even $2, and play it every so often just while I’m doing some Sunday cleaning. But more likely than not, I’d forget I even own it and never touch it again, so I’m better off just leaving it in the bin. Either way, regardless of what decision I make, I'll still end up spending my life savings on vegan eggs and a marg’ pitcher.
Very boring. Everybody's Talkin' was the best on the album and I still could've lived without it.
bleh
Very cool album. Heard one of the songs before and didn't know it was by him. Stand out song - Everybody's talkin
All I can think of is Chrissy laid out on that park bench, drugged out of his mind...
For how influential this album is, it felt pretty mediocre and middle of the road to me. It’s an early folk rock record with some blues influences. I think it was the sound of his voice and his singing style that didn’t really click with me. It’s not bad by any means, but it didn’t have anything that stood out or felt particularly unique.
Pretty good country/folk album. I enjoyed Everybody’s Talkin’ and Cynicrustpetejohn Raga.
Enjoyed this massively as a big Harry Nilsson fan
Really enjoyed this. Some great tunes and a voice that reminds me of Bill Callahan
This was an odd album. It made fine background music, being unremarkable...weird song titles.
It was fine. Decent songwriting, but nothing really special in my opinion.
Interesting folk album, but feels a little dated for many songs.
as much of a pioneer as wikipedia says he is, i did not really find this special. i was quite bored at times. the best songs were The Dolphins and Green Rocky Road, with the latter being my fave. after some thinking i realised why i like it. it’s because it sounds like nick drake’s one of these things first. not sure if nick drake heard fred neil’s original and copied it but it’s incredibly similar. the last 8 min instrumental on this album was cool i guess but i felt like turning it off halfway through. the best part is the second half tho. i do quite enjoy his voice, it’s def very nick cave sounding.
The guy's got a good voice, but that's about the only thing interesting going on here.
I had “Sweet Cocaine” on a random playlist for years without bothering to look at the rest of this album. Reading a bit about him, the man seemed to have been a seminal artist for the folk movement of the 60s and 70s. Fun listen. I can see why the album is here, even if it’s not entirely my cup of herbal tea.
I’ll give it a 3. I enjoyed the album, it was nice and relaxing, and Fred Neil’s voice grew on me as the album progressed, but there’s not a whole lot to write home about. Strange ending though, almost like they were trying to fill the remaining wax.
I was surprised that I liked this as much as I did. I think it has more to do with the nostalgia factor as it very much reflects the changing winds that were blowing at that time and it reminds me of the type of thing I might have heard as a pre-teen. Neil has a great voice which at times reminded me of Merle Haggard. The final instrumental sounded like something the Doors could have done.
Old time country. Definitely near the interesting end of the spectrum, but still not really my thing.
Nichts Besonderes. Aber in Ordnung. Nur der letzte Song war ziemlich seltsam.
The vibrato effect on the guitar is nice. Flappy. Not a bad album. Has some highlights. 3 out of 5.
This sounds like about 20 other albums I've heard on this list. Nothing really that special.
Ret kedeligt. Cash uden glimtet i øjet. Eneste nummer der kan noget var: thats the bag i am in. Det var noget Blues over den som jeg rigtig godt kan lide.
Lidt kedeligt folket singer/songwriter. Ikke rigtig noget der står ud. Okay som baggrundsmusik
Much better than I feared. Didn't care much for Fred's voice but the tunes were interesting. The chord selection sometimes felt like something Beck would play.
A tough listen
Borrrrrrrinnnnngggfg
This was pretty enjoyable! Folky calm and I knew some of them already. Quite paired back this album I thought. Soothing
I enjoyed this, had some good variety and nice sounds.
I had a go and found it neither exciting not offensive
pretty, but kind of forgettable
I think the first half of this is where the strongest parts are, the instrumentals and Fred's voice are really nice and so is his voice, the way he takes from folk, country, blues, etc and melds in so well in the album plus the dark sort of feel is great, but I think it just loses steam towards the middle when the music gets slower and just more lowkey in a way that doesn't stand out to me anymore. It picks back up in the last two tracks with the final track's raga influence leaving more of an impression on me, but on the whole I don't totally love this album which sucks because I really enjoyed the start.
this is a good album elevated to a great album by Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga
Good songs and mellow music. Kind of sad but okay
I guess this sounded ahead of its time for 1966. Probably paved the way for a lot of the lame singer-songwriter stuff from the early 70s. There's also some meandering artsy tunes.
Perfectly enjoyable. Maybe not something I'd add to my rotation, but I wouldn't turn it off if I heard it in the wild.
Extremely good album and a nice genre change of pace
I didn't care much for this record, and really didn't see why this was an album I must listen to. It seemed pretty run of the mill to me.
never heard of the guy before but a incredibly soothing voice. The opening track really had a Pink Floyd feel (similar riff to Breathe (in the air). the rest are mostly campfire rock ballads
Not bad. Oddly I liked Ba-Di-Da, and didn't like The Dolphins.
I'd never heard of Fred Neil before, although I recognized Everybody's Talkin'. I liked his rich baritone voice. Not my type of music, but appreciate the influence that he apparently had on his contemporary and later artists. The country-ish raga was an unexpected end to the album, although a stark reminder that this was the mid sixties.
Had never heard of him, though I did recognize Everybody's Talkin'. Better than I expected.
pleasant. Not a big fan of the stereo mixing here- why is it almost only the bass in the right ear?? Unfortunately, none of the songs really stuck with me. Again, pleasant. Last song rips tho.
I was hoping I would enjoy this more, since I loved Nilsson, but it was kind of blah for me.
Moody, almost cowpokey, frontieresque music with a man who can’t finish a sentence without it turning into mumbles. 6/10
I came across Fred Neil because of a cover of Dolphins by Billy bragg and never looked back. This album is just pure beauty. His voice is incredible accompanied by a beautiful array of instruments. I do not own a physical copy of this, but this has reminded me that i need to
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OK
Felt like a poor man's Jim Croce. Which, isn't bad, but wasn't really anything that stood out to me.
Sleepy country-sounding folk with a creep, cover.
Some nice slow jams for the afternoon
One swallow doesn’t make a summer. Similarly one alright song doesn’t mean an album is one of the top 1001 ever.
The best thing about this album is that a cover version of one of the songs was in an Only Fools and Horses episode. Nope, can’t think of any other positives.
I want to like this as it’s like some sort of weird hinterland inbetween 60s croon pop and a newer contemporary folk, and it feels a nice comfortable place to hang out. But apart from the charm, the hit and maybe a couple of others, the song writing isn’t that strong compared to some folky contemporaries of his time. Shame.
Always loved Dolphins
I really enjoyed pieces of this record. It was raw and truthful. Some songs came off as too “country” for me. However, some of the more folky leaning songs were very soothing. Favorites: The Dolphins, I’ve Got A Secret, Faretheewell
Pretty middle of the road but I do like Everybody's Talkin'
This was a delightful find. Never heard of him nor the album so went in blind. Love the voice, the guitar playing, the variety of influences and the suprise hit.
Good voice, nice twang, it’s just… a little dull. It’s a 3 for me.
This is a folk/blues/country album. Kind of reminds me of Gene Clark. This album is definately back loaded (once the song Everybody's Talkin' comes on the album gets so much better). This is not bad, but nothing to get too excited about. I never knew that Fred Neil wrote the original version of Everybody's Talkin'. I remember Harry Nilsson's version being used in Midnight Cowboy, and Hangover 3. Solid song. Favourite songs: Everybody's Talkin', Sweet Cocaine, Everything Happens, Green Rocky Road, That's the Bag I'm In Least favourite songs: The Dolphins 3/5
Meh
Fine but not my cup of tea. It had some cool sounds in it, but eh, nothing I would keep. 1/5 stars.
This is pretty forward-thinking for an album from 66. I love the varied instrumentation, and he has a great voice. The 8 minute raga track at the end really surprised me too.
Hmm, like being trapped in a 60s coffeehouse. Groovy man.
Sometimes I just don't understand this list. You leave Bill Withers, Squeeze, The Turtles and host of other bands off to make room for this.
Day394 - you wonder why some make it and some don’t. dude writes his own songs and then they only get popular when someone else covers them. he even kinda sounds like merle haggard
Ok album, not my taste so my score may be unfair. But for me nothing special.
Helt ok, passar som roadtrip-album men inte mycket mer
Raise your hand if you remember Fred Neil. Talented songwriter!
I didn’t love it, more appreciated it than anything. The songwriting is solid and the songs about urban decay and with a melancholy view of the world at large did stick, but there were just as many songs that were just okay. I will say this original version of “Everybody’s Talkin’” is more of my liking than the cover by Harry Nilsson. It’s a respectable three out of five stars for me. Besides the aforementioned, the other songs I like are “The Dolphins”, “That’s the Bag I’m In”, “Everything Happens”, “Sweet Cocaine” (Eric Clapton would be proud), and “Green Rocky Road”.
Pretty relaxing
Just a decent album. Nothing else to say. 3 stars
Some really unique sort of folk blues with some psychedelic elements. Enjoyed Dolphins a lot, whole record was great
2 star, honda of cash, decent acoustic guitar sound, couple nice tunes.
This passed me by without registering anything. Who even is this anyway?
Що я знаходжу для себе цікавого у старому американському #folkrock -у, так це приємну, та якусь, «транквільну гіпнотичність». І цей альбом не став виключенням. Він дозволяє, по-справжньому, розслабитись та просто тихо насолоджуватись. Але, що цікавого та особливого в цьому альбомі, так це те, що Fred Neil, напевно і придумав цю саму «гіпнотичність». Саме Fred є ключовою фігурою, що почав додавати до традиційного фолку, той самий, рок та джаз, а також використовував електричні інструменти разом із акустичними. Крім цього, зі слів інших музикантів, цей альбом, має чи не найбільший вплив на, так званих, singer-songwriter-ів. Для прикладу, вже відомий нам, Harry Nillson робив кавер на Everybody’s Talkin’, що разом із Sweet Cocaine є моїми найулюбленішими піснями на цьому альбомі.
3.0
As it starts off, I think that his voice might have too much of a country twang for me to get into...but then I recognize the song. Or almost recognize the song. I wrack my brain trying to find where I know it from. I check the Wiki page and look for covers. I search in Google to find a hint. Then it hits me and I go off to confirm. BUT THIS HAPPENED FOR ALMOST EVERY SONG ON THIS ALBUM!! Maybe not whole songs, but there are enough borrows or straight up lifts all throughout things I listen to. And I jumped down a bit of a rabbit hole and found an article titled, "Fred Neil, The Greatest Singer-Songwriter You’ve Probably Never Heard Of". This checks out. Now I know what to listen out for. Now I know this man is quietly in the blueprint and genes of a great deal of music that I enjoy. Damn. The things you find out.
I think this is going to be an artist like Nick Drake that gets better the longer it marinates.
Ok
Interesting. Cool guitars and low vocals
Like eating plain oatmeal and drinking dishwater.
Mmm meh
No thanks
I really liked dolphins and that’s the bag i’m in, rest was ok
Ok background music. Not great but not terrible.
This was fine.
No fue mal disco, no tiene nada de malo... Pero definitivamente no conecté en absoluto. Quizá no entendí el concepto del disco o quizá no me atravesó el sonido, no lo se
Everybody’s talking at me, plus similar stuff
A little sleepy for me, dawg. And the last song is just overlong and sort of unpleasant. I like the idea of a pioneering folk record, but this one didn't do it for me.
I recognise one song. An OK album.
Old school folk, big hit with Everybody’s Talkin, song from Forrest Gump
Eher etwas ruhigeres für nebenher.
Everybody's talking was a highlight. Had never heard the original before, only Nilson's version. Other than this though, the album was just ok. Lyrics and instrumentation didn't do much for me
I do not like folk music and this is no exception.
I've never heard of Fred Neil but have heard a couple of his songs done by other people. This feels like a rainy day kind of album. Nice voice.
downloaded 5,7,8,9. easy listening
"I’ve been searching For the dolphins in the sea And sometimes I wonder Do you ever think of me?" ..... Sure Fred we all have..
Neil has a strong and rich voice that works well for these tunes. Enjoyed. Highlight: Everybody’s Talking
Wasn't into it.
This was okay. I like his voice, and some of the songs were pretty good. It got weird at the end, and I didn't like that so much.
fine
Everybody’s talking about simpsons
Better than I expected
Interesting and influential folk
It's a pleasant folk rock album, goes by smoothly. I do quite like the final song on the album more. A bit more prog than the rest, quite interesting.
Would listen again. Folky old jams
I enjoyed this up to a point, and I really like his voice. It definitely drifts quite significantly, and I'm afraid I found the final song a total chore to get through. However, a lot of the instrumentation feels quite ahead of its time, despite being rooted in the Western and folk traditions. His Everybody's Talking suffers in comparison to Nielsson, because, y'know, everyone would.
Nice chill almost countryish music
Fred Neil - Fred Neil This just sounds like any other country album out there, although to be fair, for the time this was released (1966), it was one that made the genre what's known now. Even though there are sweet moments through this album, it's overshadowed by the dull and often repetitive melodies that are scattered in this record. Not a great start for the year :/ 1.- The Dolphins = 7/10 2.- I've Got a Secret (Didn't We Shake Sugaree) = 6/10 3.- That's the Bag I'm In = 5/10 4.- Badi-Ba = 4/10 5.- Faretheewell (Fred's Tune) = 8/10 6.- Everybody's Talkin = 7/10 7.- Everything Happens = 5/10 8.- Sweet Cocaine = 4/10 9.- Green Rocky Road = 5/10 10.- Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga = 6/10 FINAL SCORE: 5.7/10
While I appreciate the music, and knew a song or two, the album was a 3 for me. Maybe it's bc Dylan is what folk should sound like to me but this didn't give me the same feeling as BD.
Decent folk, the last song was especially fun, reminded me of some Velvet Underground stuff, and this was even a year before that!
Folkish, like Bob Dylan but with a deeper voice. I liked it.
Not my style
No thank you.
2.9 meh, nothing special faves: everybody's talkin
Sure it's good, sure it deserves a place on this list since Fred Neil was so influential. But it didn't do much for me personally. Honestly it is a little hard to enjoy with that unhappy little kid staring at you. Does he want help? Is he mad at me for something? Are plots being hatched?
I hadn’t heard of Fred Neil before. Apparently he’s a pioneering folk musician, though only achieved notoriety for others covering his songs and being influenced by him. I saw that he was looked up to by the likes of Tim Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Stephen Stills, and David Crosby. After listening to this self-titled album of his, I can certainly hear the legacy. This is folk album led by acoustic guitar with prominent harmonica accompaniment that’s well-played and pleasant to have in the background. You get a good sense of the musicianship from the personnel involved with Fred. This is especially the case for the eight-minute instrumental closer “Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga” in which they took their folk-rock instruments and created an Indian-esque classic instrumental piece of improvisation. Pairing with the good instrumentation are the lyrics in which I get a harrowing sense hardships endured. Whether it’s the narrator being lost in their thoughts on “Everybody’s Talkin’”, the yearning for escapism on “The Dolphins”, or the lower-class and poverty imagery on “That’s the Bag I’m In” and “Everything Happens”, these songs invoke the feeling of being down on your luck and looking for something better in life, even if the framing is rather simplistic. While I get the pathos of this album and it’s well-played, it doesn’t quite go beyond being a decent record. It’s still a 1960s folk record, complete with grainy production that can feel muted in places, and a couple of cover songs added for a longer runtime even if I think they did well with the traditional “Sweet Cocaine”. Still, I had a pleasant time with Fred Neil’s album, and I’m glad to have enjoyed it beyond the historical significance of his influence.
An interesting background character that probably never got as much due as he should have. Great voice and songwriting.
This album turned out to be much better than I expected. Blending elements of country, folk, and rock, it delivers a rich, soulful listening experience that feels timeless. Neil’s deep, resonant voice adds an emotional weight to every track, making it hard not to get drawn in. The album’s mellow vibe shifts into something truly unexpected with its closer, “Cynicrustpetefredjohn.” It’s a wild, chaotic ride that feels like the result of sweet... inspiration, or maybe something stronger. Either way, it’s a bold, unforgettable ending to an album that’s well worth your time.
This was a completely fine album for me, not many highpoints, not many low points. This makes it forgettable for me. I can see the vision, it just didn't pan out in a very interesting manner for me. 2/5
I had never heard of Fred Neil before. Great voice although I don't like the country twang that seems to come and go. A pretty chill album but not one that I would ever care to listen to again. I liked a couple of the songs but this is another one where I was questioning why it was on this list. It wasn't groundbreaking, or unique, or particularly well done. I think whoever made the list must have just been a fan or had some nostalgic reason to include this one. 2/5
Interesante, pero la curiosidad sólo duró unas 5 canciones. Después agotó mi paciencia.
Alright like
Better than expected
Schön zu hören, folkig. Angenehme Stimme. Texte müsste ich mir mal in Ruhe anhören. 3/5
Eh don't really get the inclusion of this one. Not terrible, just not really good.
Good tunes. I definitely know the one that Harry Nilsson covered but idk where
норм, но очень по-американски. напомнило ред дед редемпшн 2
I didn't think this was great, it's kind of a rough recording, not especially exciting or novel, and Neil isn't a very good singer. Anything released 1966 or earlier gets a bit of a pass on that. And one thing that really does stand out is a bunch of guys I really like must really have liked this CD. I know the Midnight Cowboy / Nilsson version of "Everybody's Talking" (which is way better production), but it's a nice song, so if this guy wrote it, kudos to him. And there's ust a ton of Grateful Dead easter eggs in here, I have to imagine the Dead were ripping this guy off. "Sugaree" is a Jerry song, but it's got a clear influence (unless that was a common saying at the time that I've never heard before). "Faretheewell" is too similar to "Brokedown Palace" in parts to be a coincidence. And there's elements of "Cocaine" and "Everybody's Talking" that find their way into Dead as well. Interesting enough listen as an artifact, but I'll probably never put it on again.
Eu provavelmente nunca teria ouvido esse álbum por conta própria, mas fico muito feliz por ter dado a chance. Fred Neil é um excelente exemplo de por que vale a pena explorar os 1001 álbuns antes de morrer. A música tem uma suavidade que permite servir de trilha sonora discreta ao fundo, mas, quando você presta atenção, revela camadas emocionais e uma beleza única. Sua voz profunda, transmite letras melancólicas, enquanto as melodias naturais se entrelaçam com a música evocativa, criando uma experiência auditiva que é ao mesmo tempo relaxante e profundamente envolvente.
There's a song on this album called "Sweet Cocaine." That sums this up pretty well. Liked Songs Added: That's The Bag I'm In Everybody's Talkin'
An alright album, no real standout songs.
doors meets nick cave meets.... 3/5
Didn't know what to expect at all, but that was pretty good.
While I’m not familiar with Fred Neil I am a fan of Harry Nilsson’s version of “Everybody’s Talkin’.” This is the first time I’ve heard the original and I loved it! I kept thinking how contemporary artist Orville Peck has a very similar vocal and writing style as Fred, with obvious Elvis Presley inflections. Overall this is a great folk rock album that I have overlooked throughout the years and I’m glad I get a chance to experience it now for the first time.
Not sure who this is. Opening track sounds cool. This seems like an odd mix of Johnny Cash and Elvis, if they were a bluesy-americana thing. Interesting. Not really my bag here, but it's pleasant enough to vibe the album. Fred is my dad's name, so he gets a point there. Cool ending song. This was good, but middle of the road to me. 3.
Fred Neil is kind of like experimental country and western. Washed out tremelo guitars and philosophical lyrics sung in a clean, deep Johnny Cash/Elvis tone expressed in the manner of Willie Nelson. Relaxed, easy listening. I know the more rolling and uptempo "Everybody's Talkin'" from Midnight Cowboy. Suddenly, I reinterpret this sound from sitting in a plush recliner in my grandfather's burgundy velvet living room to sunny-but-cool days in a more innocent New York cityscape. "Sweet Cocaine" maintains this latter vibe, hinting at a less-whiny Randy Newman tongue-in-cheek (spoon-in-nose?) movie soundtrack single. Not bad, but not great.
I wasn’t really a fan of this one. It didn’t feel like it brought anything especially new or exciting to the music of that era—just kind of blended into the background for me. His vocals didn’t really land either; they lacked the kind of presence or emotional pull that might’ve made up for the otherwise unremarkable arrangements. That said, the final track surprised me; it felt like a blend of Appalachian and Indian music, which I didn’t expect at all.
Another easy listening folk album. Although I have to say the album cover is kinda creepy.
It was alright
Admittedly, I was a little bored by this. The low-energy twangy acoustic guitars didn't do it for me, with a few exceptions. In the better tracks, the energy is higher, or the guitar meanders until it settles on a relatively catchy riff. Highlights include Sweet Cocaine, That's The Bag I'm In, and (what I assume is) the lead single, Everybody's Talkin'. In other tracks, like I've Got A Secret, Faretheewell, and Green Rocky Road, there's very little to actively engage the listener. The singing is solid but not spectacular, the instrumentation is extremely simple, and the writing has a semi-improvisational quality to it. The overall feel is floaty, disjointed, unemotive, even unprofessional. It sounds like something that could've been written and recorded on the spot during a round of old man karaoke. But is it bad? Not completely. (I'd cut out the eight-minute raga at the end, though.) 2/5 Key tracks: That's The Bag I'm In, Everybody's Talkin', Sweet Cocaine
Strong voice, relaxed country. Decent
Did not grab me at all.
What an absolute badass this dude is. Wrote and sang a bunch of awesome early folk songs, wrote songs for Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, mentored Bob Dylan and David Crosby, wrote a song that won a Grammy ("Everybody's Talkin'" from this album got covered by Harry Nilsson and won the award), and then abruptly quit music and spent 30 years saving dolphins. 10/10 life, no notes. I'd never heard of Fred Neil before, but I'm very into this. I'm a sucker for early folk music in the first place, but this is solid throughout. He's got a deep, powerful voice and it works. Really solid album. Favorite song: Everybody's Talkin' Other: The Dolphins, I've Got A Secret (Didn't We Shake Sugaree), That's The Bag I'm In, Farethewell (Fred's Tune), Sweet Cocaine, Green Rocky Road 11/26/24
who knew!! I LOVE THIS what fun to discover that Fred Neil was behind certain tracks - the originator of what I thought was someone else's song! Really enjoyed the vibe and mood the whole album created and was very impressed by his guitar skills - great album
Everybody's Talkin' is great, but Harry Nilsson carries the note in such an incredible way—mesmerizing! This album was just okay. I can see the influence on the NY scene, but otherwise, it's meh.
I know he was influential on a lot of influential people. The instrumentation is good enough throughout the album. And he wrote one of the best songs of the sixties. Unfortunately the reason that song matters - it was done far better a few years down the line by Harry Nilsson. And maybe thats the problem. Neils voice isn't so much bad as not terribly expressive and there too many problematic phrasing choices to count. His voice never blends with the music. Four stars for brining Everybody's Talkin' into the world. One deducted for it before my an inferior version.
Leaving aside the absolute sixties hippie shitshow that is the last track, this is a fascinating curio. Dolphins and Everybody's Talking are top songs, and great to hear the originals. But not much call for a revisit. 3.5, rounded down to 3 for the raga-out.
This album was terrific. Neil has a really sonorous voice and the backing instrumental arrangements are tasteful and creative. Great songs and a really good album.
On first hearing was ready to dismiss and almost turn off, but later sat and gave a more attentive listen and did an almost 180. There is a cool introspective atmosphere, sung with a great vocal that just drew me in.
2.5
Great voice boring songs awful last track
I must have been sheltered growing up, because I've never heard of Fred Neil until today when this album popped up on my listen for the day. I had no expectations going into this, but overall I'm liking this. Definitely folk music, but with some funky psychedelic guitar work. Very neat. I had no idea Fred Neil wrote Everybody's Talkin', I love the Nilsson version, this one is excellent too. Best song on this album by far. I rated a lot of songs 2 and 3 stars because of how I listen to music, but overall I understand the importance of this album and I believe it should be heard by more people. 4/5
Solid blues/country album. Fred Neil has a good voice. I love the Harry Nilsson cover of Everybody’s Talkin’, and it was cool to hear the original. Standouts: The Dolphins, Ba-Di-Da, and Everybody’s Talkin’.
The sound and feel of this album is good but there was just no stand out songs for me
Alright i guess
Sounds like what Clint Eastwood listens to. Makes me wanna get a poncho and smoke a cigar whilst riding a horse into the sunset.
Country tinged folk rock, was quite enjoyable
A really nice pick for the plane ride to Shanghai, bit of folk to wake me up, very easy on the ears
I liked a lot. Only knew Everyone’s Talking At Me. All of it is a wonderful easy stroll. Nice vibe.
Not really exciting, unfortunately. The two big songs of his seem to have had their definitive versions recorded by other artists. Still, nothing to actively dislike here.
I liked this, but it is not an album I *must* hear before I die. I don't even think it's an album I *should* hear. It's good, but there's thousands of good albums out there. This is pretty average. Doesn't belong on the list, so rounding down to 2.
Fred Neil by Fred Neil, what an unexpected delight! The nondescript eponymous title and slightly terrifying album cover would have ensured I kept on flipping if I found this in a record store. How wrong I was to judge Fred by his cover. His gravelly, soulful voice lends itself perfectly to the country-leaning folk instrumentals. The instrumental moments are some of my favourites, especially on the peculiar closer "Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga" and "Faretheewell (Fred's Tune)". An ode to Murphy's Law, "That's The Bag I'm In" is a cynical, yet humorous gem. Some light reading would reveal that this album was re-released 3 years on (1969) with the title "Everybody's Talkin'", a name befitting the hype this album deserved but likely didn't receive. Top 3: 1. That's The Bag I'm In 2. The Dolphins 3. Everybody's Talkin' Bottom 1: Sweet Cocaine Overall Score: 8.9/10 (rounded to five stars as I can't give this 4.5 stars and 4 wouldn't do it justice)
Nah
A tough one. It’s not my cup of tea. But I didn’t hate it, despite having more than a hint of country. Everybody’s Talkin’ is an obvious highlight. It would need more time.
There were some good tracks. Everybody’s Talkin is a classic. But the rest were just okay and the last song was garbage.
3.5 stars. Decent folk rock. I like "Everybody's Talkin'" but far prefer Harry Nilsson's version that popularized it. "Faretheewell (Fred's Tune)" and "Green Rock Road" are also good.
At first I thought I would hate this album with that droney folky voice. As I listened on, I found it more and more interesting and wondered about its place in music history. He definitely had some artiistc chops and seemed to be on the cutting edge of what was happening at the time.
boring singer songwriter nnn
I actually really liked his voice. It was the songs that just sounded a bit bland for me I knew Everybody's Talkin' although I hadn't heard this version of it before 3 ⭐️
I absolutely hated his voice at first but by the third song the tunes were so good I was not only over it, but into it!
A bit meh
It's fine. I'll give it a 2. Not my thing.
Now I know where Tindersticks came from.
Could've done without the raga at the end - but I feel churlish starting on a negative note, as almost everything else on this collection is sensational. Superb writing chops, judicious instrumentation and one helluva voice (one of the coolest I've heard in a while) elevate this to the top of tree. I like a lot of folk rock from this era - why hadn't I heard of this one before now? I would feel miffed, but that's overriden by the joy of a new discovery, one that really speaks to me.
Not enough here to warrant any sort of revisit or recommendation. Nothing that deters in the simplistic riffing, noodling and mellow story telling.
I really enjoyed this one. I had not heard Fred Neil prior to this, but in reading about him he certainly had an interesting career and life. Everybody’s Talking sounded familiar, and I’ve certainly heard the Harry Nilsson version. It sounds a lot like Leonard Cohen’s debut album to me, which is a very good thing. Well performed, recorded, and written, it’s a great album and one of many nice discoveries on this list for me.
Very much a timepiece. A couple of good songs here, but the performances didn't grab me. I much prefer the Garage Stomp version of ' That's The Bag I'm In' by The Fabs (check it out if you've not heard it), for example.
This was a lovely find. I've always like Dolphins as a song. I had no idea about the history behind it. Fred's baritone voice serves it well. The whole album is an exercise in masterful songwriting. The pace feels so out of time with the period. There's no urgency or rush. There's not enough songs about cocaine these days. I love a good old rambling guitar solo, as is the case for the final unpronounceable track.
01) The Dolphins - 7,0 02) I've Got a Secret (Didn't We Shake Sugaree) - 6,0 03) That's the Bag I'm In - 6,5 04) Badi-Da - 5,5 05) Faretheewell (Fred's Tune) - 5,0 06) Everybody's Talkin' - 7,5 07) Everything Happens - 6,0 08) Sweet Cocaine - 5,5 09) Green Rocky Road - 5,0 10) Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga - 5,0 TOTAL: 5,90 (59/100) Current ranking: 283/342
Not really my jam
Excellent album. Neil has a soulful voice which nicely accompanies the simple old-school guitar driven tracks. Reminds me slightly of Johnny Cash. I also loved the huge departure from the rest of the album on the last track which sounded Indian-inspired. Favorite songs were Everybody's Talkin and the finale.
The last track was plenty strange - other than that, pretty unremarkable, I felt.
Didn't do anything for me, but I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to it either. Not a sound that easily hooks me.
Fred Neil is not someone I am familiar with. It has a slight psycdellic vibe to it with hints of Jim Morrison in the vocals. Stand out tracks: - That's the bag I'm in - Faretheewell - very different take on this song than I'm use to too. -Everybody's talkin' - Sweet cocaine
Ich bin beim Hören fast eingeschlafen und das, obwohl ich aktiv war und nicht im Sessel sitzend. Fred Neils Stimme hat etwas beruhigendes, aber das Album an sich fand ich nicht sehr gut.
Generic, nothing very special here
Soothing but not really my cup of tea
Interesting
Every track is pretty much the same. Safe, tame middle of the road jangly pop that harmonises and offends no one.
Can't believe I have never heard this album. So good. Will add to my vinyl collection.
I've got your secret green cocaine dolphin right here!!! 2
The Indian song is a great ending to the album
The generator is not being kind to me this week. Honestly, this is not my thing. It's a short tracklist of songs that are bordering on folk rock that lacks innovation, and doesn’t have the lyrical poetry that gives the genre the kick it needs; while also featuring flavours of country (which, given my previous reviews - I clearly have a notable disdain for). They always say "you should never judge a book by its cover". But to quote my beloved Star Wars franchise: when I saw this pop up I immediately thought "I have a bad feeling about this"; and those feelings, it seems, were completely justified. The instrumentation has an atmosphere of just going through the motions, and the only examples of when I found this album in any way interesting was when I discovered Fred Neil was the guy who wrote 'Everybody's Talkin''; which I feel is the only time the lyrics were engaging, and the only time melody and production appears to have had serious work put in. There is also the last track 'Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga', which is a 7+ minute intense instrumental where the experimentation (the only time there actually is experimentation on the album) can be appreciated. Lyrically and from a vocal standpoint is where I feel the LP hits those country elements. Cliche, sad, and "storyteller" lyrics that just lack any kind of punch or relatability to elevate the dull flow of the tracklist. Now, Fred Neil does have a competent voice, but it sounds like almost every other country/folk singer you could possibly find out there. It almost seems like he's trying to channel Johnny Cash and similar performers, but he can't seem to shape it into his own thing. I said it before in a previous review: you'd do better to listen to the masters, rather than the master of none. And I'm certainly not a big fan of Johnny Cash's discography. Given my negative feelings on this album, you'd be surprised to learn I did listen to it twice just to see if there was anything that would change my mind on it. But my thoughts remained the same. It's bland. It's boring. It's uninventive. And if it was among a movie cast featuring the plethora of other folk albums that exist it would be 'Generic Folk Album #264'. Bar the very, very few highlights; it's just a bad record in general. 2/5
Nice mellow folksy feel
I wish I liked this album more! I get that he wrote a lot of folk songs I love, but the vocals are just not there I'm sorry; they do not hold my attention and I'm used to hearing these songs sang by Harry Nilsson and other more engaging singers. I also have to take points off for the last song which I really disliked to be honest. I really appreciate folk music, especially the 60s folk revival, but this album doesn't highlight the qualities that made the movement so special.
I'd never heard of this artist before, despite the fact that I knew at least one of the songs. It's a really solid folk album with great production. The songs are very well-crafted, and the lyrics are easy to digest without being simple or pandering 4/5
Very country
Bog standard 60s folk/singer songwriter, good but nothing super outstanding
I don't think I knew the name Fred Neil before, but I've of course heard that cover of Everybody's Talkin'. This was a good listen, didn't blow me away but I can see why it's considered a classic.
Hmmmm... It wasn't bad. Would not turn it off of I was in the mood, but would not listen again on purpose. Looking at the cover I was not expecting songs about dolphins and cocaine. (That would've been a good album name.) Three stars.
Not my cup of tea, but not too bad either! Favourite song: The Dolphins
another unknown - country/blues from the 60s
Decent folk I suppose, but didn't blow me away
Classic tune on here
One of the 60's folk singers that was around the time of Bob Dylan, Harry Nilsson & Donovan but never really made the impact they did. This album is not that interesting compared to others around that time, He did write Everybody's Talkin' which is a cracker but there are better versions out there and The Dolphins is pretty good too but everything else is bland.
Not my thing - overrated album in my view (for what *that's* worth). I often felt like the musicians were playing different songs at the same time. +1 because Fred has a pleasant voice. Oh and Harry Nilson did "Everybody's Talkin'" better.
A great collection of songs that shows a more melancholic side of folk country. No doubt about Fred Neil's talents as a singer and songwriter but my favourite track is his version of Farethewell in more of a quieter treatment. The two big tracks are obviously The Dolphins and Everybody's talkin. I like the latter more in Nilson's version. He brings a bit more emotion into it which is sometimes a weakness of Neil. His deep voice doesn't suit every song. Combine that with some of the mixing which has very conservatively guitar on your left and the bass on the right. Here they could've done more even at the time the album was recorded. Overall a good album that you definitely should listen to.
Fuck Bob Dylan, this is where it's at. 0/5 album cover though
He gets more credit for being influential than for his own music success (or lack of). And it’s no wonder. This album is dull and boring. I would never listen to it again.
Эээ... Оно слушается ничего, но у меня есть большие сомнения в том, что я буду способен воспроизвести это имя через год. Лучшая песня - The Dolphins.
Very solid singing. Kind of a different flavor for the times
Good but not my usual thing.
Not my thing!
This is pretty good!
Nope
3/5
didn’t know what to think at first but very enjoyable. You could see where his influences helped a generation! The song cocaine is hysterical and I just loved it.
Notable tracks: Everybody’s Talkin’, The Dolphins, Sweet Cocaine, That’s The Bag I’m In, Ba-Di-Da
Gewoon argeloos opzetten en luisteren heeft altijd het effect dat je eerst een beetje moet raden naar wat je hoort. Een countryplaat, dacht ik eerst. Maar het zweeft al snel de hippie-kant op, met een ode aan verdovende middelen, en een jamsessie met Indiase instrumenten. Fred was er tijdig bij, in 1966. Opvallendst is Everybody's talkin, dat een paar jaar later een hit werd voor Harry Nilsson, toen het werd gebruikt voor de film Midnight Cowboy. (De overige muziek voor die film is van mijn favoriete filmcomponist John Barry, maar dat terzijde.) Een aardig voorbijkabbelend album, geen idee wat er bijzonder aan is, maar vooruit.
Op de een of andere manier associeer ik dit met de jaren '50. Het zou dan al gedateerd zijn bij uitkomst. Gek want als ik aan soortgelijken denk, dan voelt dit bijvoorbeeld als een soort Happy Sad van Tim Buckley. En dat is van iets later juist. Zou het dan toch een beetje een voorloper zijn? Hoe dan ook, het valt in het rijtje met saaie aanstellers. Niet zo gek als de genoemde Buckley. Ik kan mij bij dit plaatje nog wel voorstellen dat het iemand pakt. Maar zelf heb ik dit met stijgende tegenzin geluisterd.
Ik moet hier toch wel even inkomen, maar op een of andere manier pakt het me wel. Het is zeer rustige ingetogen country-achtige folk. Het heeft ook iets van Elvis (meer nog van een andere zanger, maar ik weet even niet welke). Maar de beste man geeft er natuurlijk een onmiskenbaar geluid aan door zijn croonende stem. Het is aan de ene kant melancholisch, maar ik kan me ook helemaal voorstellen dat je het totaal niet gelooft, want het is ook wat kitscherig. Ik kan er wel goed naar luisteren (op de vroege ochtend), het zit voor mij tussen een 3 en een 4 in.
I've found myself fond of folk music as my album journey has continued, and I've also been eyeing this one for a while. I mean, it has it all: simple yet eye-catching album cover, a simple but unique artist name, and it just exudes folksiness. However, after actually listening to this album, it is safe to say this is nothing more than awkward attempts of someone who has little right performing folk music attempting to perform other genres that they have no right attempting. You've got it all, half-baked blues, half-baked raga rock, half-baked, plain ol' folk rock, all with someone who has a very generic voice I would never be able to pick out of a line-up. It's standable, all in one ear and out the other, but it is a waste of time in its truest form, so it is a pain to sit through all forty minutes of. I think some plain folk music would've worked better, and maybe that's what Fred Neil was doing before this album, but this is just rough, a bore and a chore.
This feels like it should be more up my alley than it is, I think the main problem is that there’s little to distinguish Fred Neil from the rest of the Folk Rock set crowd that he inspired. He’s not an outstanding guitarist, lyricist, melodist, or singer. That’s not say that he’s bad at any of these things, but unlike a Bob Dylan or a Paul Simon, there’s not that generational defining talent. That being said, it’s interesting to see how this was influential on the scene I do enjoy, and it’s not as if Fred Neil was without it’s charms. Everybody’s Talking is one of my favourite songs, so it was interesting to hear the original, and the Raga jam at the end was fun, but not enough to make me consider the album entirely essential
Great
The Cover Art is creepy. The song writing was strong. The music, however, was not compelling enough to overcome the creepy feeling.
On arrival me and my partner were nervous but once we saw the other doggers we felt at ease. The road was a bit noisy but other than that a great crowd. Thx Dai and Linz xx
Worst film I’ve ever seen. Utter tripe and codswallop
So this is an album with the original versions of songs that other musicians covered with better versions? Its not bad, but its kinda hipster-y to include on a list of albums that everyone must hear. 3/5
Should I have heard of this guy ‘cos I haven’t? Yet another choice giving me a complex that my musical knowledge isn’t what it should be. But always excited when this happens that I will find a new gem. Not this time I’m afraid. One or two nice pleasant songs but not keen at all on Mr Neil’s voice and the way the songs are delivered. Might have been better for this to have remain hidden from me. 2/5 27/8/24
I love it!
Diese Songs fördern ebenso wie der Blick aufs Cover Depressionen!
I've got a case of the blues, and Fred Neil needs some creativity in naming his albums
Pretty good.
I liked it better than I thought I would. Like a psychedelic, less grim johnny cash. I can definitely see how he influenced many artists.
why is this album a mix of jimmy buffet and tony bennet with a grateful dead song at the end... me no likey
Based on the blurb about him being part of the Greenwich village folk scene, and the album cover, I did not expect much from this album. I thought it would be just a guy and a guitar playing boring folk songs. I was wrong, and was pleasantly surprised by this. This guy is unique. I won’t say it’s my favorite music, but I love that he did his own thing and kept it interesting. Definitely worth a listen.
K-mart Johnny Cash, but there's some quality.
First listen this morning. A really beautiful album of folk rock. Neil has a deep resonating voice and impressive guitar stylings that compliment the songs. Haven't really been able to dissect the lyrics but I am planning further listening. Additional listens yielded additional enjoymet. A nearly perfect album of its genre. 4 stars
The vibe of this would make Neil seems pretty enigmatic, but it sounds like he was everyone’s friend/helped a lot of people get their start, and ultimately he really did love the dolphins. Some very good songs, and the voice is just something you don’t find in folk. Felt more like blues folk, I can dig that.
That's The Bag I'm In is a low-key blues jam. Dude has a voice. I've definitely heard covers of Everybody's Talkin' before. Classic song; great songwriting. Everything Happens is an awesome follow-up. I love the progression here, but wish the guitar noodling at the end wasn't so buried. Kind of a weird outro track, but otherwise this was much more enjoyable than I anticipated. 4 / 5.
I like spotify's description of this guy: Moody, bluesy, and melodic. It was a nice listen, Johnny Cash vibe. This guy definitely went through some shit in life. 3.5 stars for me
Fred Neil
Pretty incredible voice to go along with some really good folk sounding music. Sounds very similar to Johnny Cash which I am completely ok with. Sounded like I should be in a western saloon playing blackjack and five finger fillet with the boys. The last song, which I don't feel like spelling out, was a super trippy song I don't even know how to describe it but it was cool.
Started off pretty slow for me but picked up some steam towards the end. Dude has a Nick Cave sound to his voice. Low 3
Chill country, but honestly too chill. I could've used some more emotion here.
Would probably be a 1.5 but I need to save the 1 stars for the truly awful stuff. This wasn't truly awful, just very boring.
I actually thought this was very nice to listen to, and that surprise 10 minute funky track at the end was really cool! No real standouts for me personally (I guess some people really like a song that played during the Sopranos?) but I enjoyed my time with Mr. Neil.
yes, it's technically an album! no, it's not one you must listen to you before you die. it makes sense why they took it off the list after the first edition. the music starts pleasant enough, but as it goes on, everything is just so dull and lifeless. halfway through this album i literally forgot i was listening to it. this album is more milquetoast than the milk and toast in a 90s cereal commercial's "balanced breakfast" favorites: the dolphins, everybody's talkin'
3/5
Favourite song - Everybody's talkin 2.5 stars
Sorry Fred. This ain't it (for me).
Love his voice, but it's telling that the best song on here is done so much better by by a cover two years later. Unfortunately I just don't think there's enough here unless you're really into sleepy country-sounding folk.
A strange welcomed change from the other stuff we have been hearing. Y'all make it to the end of the album? What?!
Loved it. Fred has a smooth yet raspy voice. I could listen to this again. Roadtrip music for sure.
I quite enjoyed this. I was shocked to discover that Everybody’s Talkin’ wasn’t a Harry Neillson original but was by this guy. I still prefer that version but you have to give credit to Fred Neil and the rest of the album was okay. It’s described as “folk” but I guess it’s an American folk. He has a country-singer type voice but the accompaniment is less twangy than country. I liked the instrumental at the end too.
Fantastic…. and a strange link to the man being involved with The Dolphin Project in his later life is a strange link to what my son is interested in…
Country based cocaine inspired sea shanty about our Dolphin overlords
An amazing voice and a great storyteller, Fred really delivered on this one. Very fun to hear some familiar songs I didn't know would be from this album. A great contribution to the earliest era of folk rock
sounds folky, but not necessarily in a good way. it's quite boring and it feels like the album never gets anywhere, it's a whole lot of the same. I wonder if even Fred Neil himself enjoyed it
Lyrique, incarné, une voix soyeuse et profonde. Par contre, ne m'a pas semblé très original pour un album de ce genre et de cette époque.
I don't think its super memorable and definitely not essential but I did enjoy it from front to back.
Boring and superfluous.
Interesting folk album. His vocals are incredibly chill, almost to a fault. It was easy to get lulled into a trance of sorts - very dreamlike. the lyrics were strong and the melodies were very nice. 7/10 only because it was too mellow at some points. i will absolutely check out some of his other work .
Boring
Is it just me, or is the bass playing on 'Everyone's Talking' completely off the beat?
Meh.
Two great songs on here, covered to much better effect by later artists. Good writing, but obviously from another era - no one sings like that or makes albums like this anymore. I liked the instrumental track.
Cool and relaxing album, but all the songs are the same
I'd never heard of this guy but this was a nice surprise, I enjoyed this a lot. The last track was a bit odd and out of place but the rest a nice vibe.
Very solid album. Long Black Veil was a little disappointing, though.
This list is kinda lame. I think I could make a way better one. Love Everybody's Talkin'!!!!
Really good album. I throw it on occasionally and I'm always satisfied