Fred Neil

Otro gran desconocido para mí.

I rolled my eyes when the first track started, thinking this was year another 60s era attempt at folk/blues, like so many others on this list. It grew on me as it went along though. One of the better examples I’ve heard on this list so far.

Fairly decent folk rock album but it didn't leave too much of an impression on me.

This guy’s voice is pretty whack. Sounds like John Daker at times.

Tylsä ja toisteellinen levy. Everybodys talkin ainoa hyvä biisi, loppujen kohdalla lähinnä odotteli levyn loppumista.

Ihan ok, leppoisa. Eipä kuitenkaan ihmeellinen

kind of a weird album, to be honest. the music is ok, the voice is kind of strange. having said that, it’s not awful and it’s nowhere close to the worst albums i have heard on here.

kind of a weird album, to be honest. the music is ok, the voice is kind of strange. having said that, it’s not awful and it’s nowhere close to the worst albums i have heard on here.

Chilled and good background music. Didn't get too much out of it though.

I think I forgot how to like music

Very bland, very American. Singer thinks he has a lot to say, but I don't care about any of it. Nice raga as the final track.

Ah exactly what I needed now

Competently sung and performed. Unfortunately, minus the nice baritone voice, it doesn't do a lot more to merit full focus. It's pleasant, but inoffensive. Favorite tracks: "The Dolphins", "Everybody's Talkin'"

So I had to give this one a second listen. I don't usually listen to this type of music so it took me a bit to get into it. Near the end of the album the bluesy song about a bittersweet relationship with cocaine caught my attention and then the album ends with the absolute banger of a track "Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga". Then I looked him up and found out he never really achieved commercial success as a performer and instead moved to Florida to work with the Dolphin Project, helping with the preservation of dolphins. This led me to go back and really listen to the lyrics of the first track "The Dolphins" and really connected with it. TLDR; After a second listen and really paying attention to the lyrics, my rating went up quite a bit.

Could've listened to another 8 minutes of Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga

Pretty chill music. Reminds me of a movie soundtrack. I don't think I have heard it before except for "Everybody's Talkin'", I will listen to this one again for sure.

Other than the disturbing album cover this is a pretty okay record. Its main issue is that a lot of it sounds the same, allowing the songs to blend together in your memory. It's worth a listen but probably wouldn't go back to this one.

Eh

Great voice, gentle songs.

Didn’t know about him beforehand. Great album, last track seems abit out of place and sounds abit Middle Eastern almost. Nice smooth lyrics, reminds me slightly of Leonard cohen but Fred’s abit more soothing I think.

I kind of like Badi-Da, Green Rocky Road, Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga

Classic country sound; quite nice. 1001 ????

Mellow, cocaine, jam at the end, lyrics driven, melodic, meditative, lush, guitar

Revisit… never heard of this before but pretty good

I had never heard of this guy before but knew a couple of the songs. Wonderful discovery. Thank you!

Good album 💿

Just not my vibe. But silky voice.

Smooth and classic. High quality country-folk with some unexpected hits. We enjoyed chilling out to this.

Amazing, truly great. Incredible voice

Had me with that first phased guitar chord.

Great record. I had never heard of Fred Neil. Worth a listen.

Not very interesting or exciting folk rock by a guy I never heard of. I wondered why it was here. Then he started singing about sweet cocaine. I'm guessing this is the reason. Not good enough a reason for me to ever listen to it again.

Nice to listen to. Not my particular style but cool to hear a slightly less famous voice from greenwich village folk times.

When I see a cover like this, I assume it’s either going to be an unbearable experience, or at least something mildly interesting. Fortunately I can say that it is mostly the latter. Although I couldn’t really say I was expecting anything in particular. The title being Fred Neil leaves little to the imagination. This is in fact his second album. I’ve never heard of him before. That’s probably because he unfortunately gained very little notoriety. His songs were more well known for the covers other people did of them. And he spent most of the last portion of his life working with dolphins. But this album isn’t actually too bad. It feels like a pretty drab set of folk songs. Very quiet and slow. The most exciting thing you will hear is maybe a harmonica on a song or two. What keeps this album from feeling completely empty is the minute additions that make this feel like its own thing. The phaser used on the first song is strangely beautiful, and definitely feels ahead of its time for 1967. The last song also uses what sounds like a bike bell as a percussive element, which I was surprised by. Small things like that are what make this album feel a little bit more unique and above average. But that’s all this really is. A slightly above average folk album. Also, in the context of this list, I don’t know how well it really qualifies to the essential category. I can’t imagine this being very influential to anyone, since it’s not like other artists weren’t doing similar things at the same time. But thankfully this doesn’t feel like a completely worthless listening experience. Rating: 6/10

Good to know where "Dolphins" came from (Billy Bragg does a fine job with it and to hear the original “Everybody’s Talking at Me” to the bigger hit), and the closing raga is good. Otherwise the voice sounds stiff and musically it's all quite sub-fabulous.

Brooding folk rock with style.

An okay folk rock album. Nothing super to highlight, nothing stuck out as being bad. Pretty middle of the road, but I’ll knock it to a 2, since I don’t understand why this album makes this list and it doesn’t do much for me

I'm not usually a folk guy but Fred must've caught me in the right mood, or just drew me in with that smooth voice.

I actually quite enjoyed this one. Kind of folk rock or country. It was good

Enjoyed this far more than i thought i would! Learnt a lot from reading about him! Excellent song writer! 3.5

Solid, quality, true record.

first listen good sounds, but some poor recording sync? in one song, the upright bass is clearly misaligned from the rest of the band

Soft rock from the 70s.

Going from "Guy who made Bob Dylan and David Crosby famous" to "Dolphin activist" is the most insane career switch-up possible and I respect you, big man Fred Neil. Please let my child go. Also the music's not that great. Guess I'm not in the mood for sad old black-and-white dude music today.

Nein, auf keinen Fall, das ist ein Album, das ich nicht noch einmal hören möchte, bevor ich sterbe. Die Stimme irgendwie erinnert sie mich an Elvis, ist absolut nicht mein Fall. Weg damit und nie wieder in mein Ohr. Allerdings befürchtet ich, das ich "everbody's talkin'" doch noch einmal aufschnappen werde. Dann aber hoffentlich in der Version von Harry Nilsson

It has "Everybody's Talkin'", that's something.

‘66 acoustic summer songwriter album - it’s not too bad. Not a ton of standouts here, but a good voice to be inspired by.

folk rock, un poco rollo.

2.5

I am anti harmonica but this album was ok. -1 for harmonica sorry fred

It's an understated record that's so horizontal you could easily doze off listening to it. That said, I do like its stoner folk/country vibe; it's the kind of record we would play in the afternoon in University after a few beers in the Students Union (or perhaps even the early hours) with a bifta or two. 'The Dolphins' and 'Everybody's Talking' are the highlights but the whole album is very listenable.

Everybody’s talkin’ the best of the bunch

When the album started I thought not another miserable cowboy. However there were a coyple of great tunes in here and liked that famous one and the ragatime yeah man was ok

Inoffensive but hardly exciting.

Thankfully short. Everybody's Talking is good and raised it from a one star rating, the rest was typical charity shop reject bin stuff.

The album was alright. I liked some of the bluesy folk tracks, (but didn't like the bloody harmonica bits). Of course, Everybody's Talkin' is a classic, although I tend to prefer Harry Nilsson's cover.

Pretty engaging throughout, but I'll have to try it again to get more out of it.

Very surprised by this one. Liked it a lot

Favorite Tracks: That’s The Bag I’m In Farethewell The Dolphins

Apart from one track, this album is pretty much variations of "Everybody's Talkin'" which was a big hit for Nilsson after it was featured in the film "Midnight Cowboy" (and whioch I prefer). The standout track for me was the Indian inspired "Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga" which was almost obligatory for any album from the mid 1960s.

Yeah not really into this

Super atmospheric and vibey. Fred Neil has a fantastic voice. Great folk record

Low key and pretty for country

I knew "Everybody's Talking," but this album really does go in some unexpected directions. I honestly thought the final track was some random modern band I'd randomly started playing on Spotify.

Meh

I liked his voice. The music itself was ok, but the concepts were generally interesting for the time. Not too enthusiastic about it, but deserves at least a 3.2/5 -> 3/5.

great old timey folk music

At first I thought Fred sounded like Elvis but then started feeling like it was more like a folky blues. I really enjoyed this and would relisten!

This was fine.

A nice, laid back style. Catchy tunes. No complaints, but not something that I feel I really need to go and show all my friends.

Just freakin give me Jonny cash and quit giving me a weak ass handy with this clown.

Upon hearing the start and general sound of the album, I thought I would like it more. The melodies just weren’t that great. Fred seems like a nice man though.

He sounds like a slightly more country version of Elvis, just without as much talent. I knew 60s country/folk wasn’t gonna be for me coming into this one, and I was right. Everybody’s Talkin’ is by far the best song, but it’s not even the best version of the song itself. Another one where I’m left wondering why it made the cut. Zero desire to come back to this one.

I branded 2 dozen steer and smoked a pack of Marlboro Red while listening to this album.

A good, soulful blues man. Not bad, but definitely one that takes some getting used to. A bonus point for playing dinks song and another 1-2 that were also in INSIDE LLEWIN DAVIS.

This was way better than what I thought a random, never heard before, country folk album from the late 60's would be.

Interesting music, not bad overall

There are various ways a dolphin has of showing that she or he is interested in sex. Males are probably the easiest to detect. They will swim around, sporting an erection (anywhere between 10 to 14 inches long for a Bottle-nose), and will have no bones about swimming up to you and placing their member within reach of your hand. If you are in the water, they may rub it along any part of your body, or wrap it around your wrist or ankle. (Dolphin males have a prehensile penis. They can wrap it around objects, and carry them as such.) Their belly will also be pinkish in colour, which also denotes sexual excitement. Females can be a little harder. The most obvious way a female dolphin has of displaying her sexual interest is the pink-belly effect. Their genitals become very pink and swollen, making the genital region very prominent. They may be restless, or they may be acting as normal. If you are out of the water, they may swim up to you and roll belly up, exposing themselves to you, coupled with pelvic thrusts. If you are in the water, they may press their genitals up against yours, nibble your fingers, nuzzle your crotch, or do pelvic thrusts against you. Each dolphins way of expressing sexual readiness varies, so the longer you know the dolphin, the better you will detect when they are sexually active. When a male dolphin is interested in you, about the only thing you can do, if you are male, is to masturbate him. (Unfortunately, I cannot speak for the female of the human species... it seems women just don't like dolphins enough...) WARNING! You should NEVER let a male dolphin attempt anal sex with you. The Bottle-nose dolphin member is around 12 inches, very muscular, and the thrusting and the force of ejaculation (A male can cum as far as 14 feet) would cause serious internal injuries, resulting in peritonitus and possible death. A male dolphin's member is roughly S-shaped, tapered at the end. If you are in the water with them, it is best to support the dolphin on his side, just under the water, with one hand, and handle him with the other. Male dolphins, I find, tend to prefer the base of the penis to be gently massaged and squeezed, as well as gently rubbed along it's length. It feels very much like the rest of the dolphin (ie. smooth and rubbery to the touch, but firmer). It doesn't take long for the male to ejaculate, around 40 seconds to a minute, and this is usually accompanied by either shuddering just prior to ejaculating, and thrusting and tail-arching during ejaculation. Bro are you really reading this? Smhing my head. This album was pretty boring and the only thought I had whilst listening wasn't even relevant in the end, but then I read that Fred Neil abandoned his career to protect and conserve dolphins, hence the dolphin sex copypasta. The force of ejaculation can be powerful at times, so it is best to keep your face out of the line of fire, or keep his member underwater. You can attempt to lick and suck on the end of it while masturbating as well, but be warned, do not try to give full throat, and get the hell out of the way before he ejaculates! A male dolphin could snap your neck in an accidental thrust, and that would be the end of that relationship. Well, the females are again a little trickier. There are two courses of action with a female fin: Masturbation, or mating. Masturbation: Female dolphins, once they show interest in you, can be supported in much the same way as the male, one hand under the fin, supporting her, the other doing the stimulating. The clitoris of the female is located at the top of the genital slit, and is a prominent lump when erect. You can rub this with your finger tips, or lick and suck it, but with the oral aspect, you might end up with a bruised nose as they thrust up into you. You can slide your hand gently into their genital opening, and feel around inside, rubbing gently. They feel warm and muscular inside, their labia like tough, squishy sponge when they are excited. Don't be surprised if they start to play with your hand inside them. They have very manipulative muscles, and can use them to carry and manipulate objects, including your hand. (They can do things that would make a regular human woman turn green with envy.) Their climax is coupled with stiffening, shuddering, sometimes a lot of thrusting, clinching of the vaginal muscles, and sometimes vocalisation. Mating: This is harder. Obviously, being human, it is awkward, but not impossible to mate in open water. It is easier to have the dolphin in a shallow area (like the shallows just off the beach) around 1 1/2 to 2 feet deep. This is usually comfortable enough for both the dolphin and you. Gently, you should roll the dolphin on her side, so she is lying belly-towards you. You can prop yourself up on an elbow, and lie belly to belly against her. You may want to use the other arm to gently hold her close, and place the tip of your member against her genital slit. She will, if interested, arch her body up against you, taking you inside her body. There is usually a fair bit of wriggling and shifting, usually to get comfortable, both outside and inside. Once comfortable, though, females initiate a series of muscular vaginal contractions that rub the entire length of your member. They may also thrust rhythmically against you, so enjoy the experience while you can, since you will rarely last longer that a minute or two. Just prior to her climaxing, she will up the speed of her contractions and thrusts. It is interesting to note that the times I have mated with females, thay have timed their orgasm to mine. Whether they do this consciously or not, I do not know, but it is a great feeling to have two bodies shuddering against each other at the one time. One thing to note. Whether you masturbate or mate a dolphin, male or female, always spend time with them afterwards. Cuddle them, rub them, talk to them and most importantly, and show them you love them. This is essential, as it helps to strengthen the bond between you. Like a way of saying that this wasn't just a one night fling. The dolphins appreciate it, and they will want your company more the next time you visit them.

its ait Everybody's Talkin' works better like this

Finally, a middle-aged white dude. Fortunately, The Dolphins will always be special to me because I was introduced to it as it played over a montage of Christopher Moltisanti tripping out on heroin during an episode of The Sopranos. And I love almost any version of Everybody's Talkin', as going where the weather suits my clothes is a hill I'm willing to die on. If I'm being honest I prefer Harry Nilsson's version used in Midnight Cowboy. But this guy actually wrote the song, which counts for something. So does that sweet photo on the album cover. Unless that's not his kid. Then it's just weird.

Forty minutes of music and nothing compelling. The only risk taken in this album was the final song, "Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga," a long instrumental piece with Indian motifs, but even that managed to be completely unexciting.

Country twang with some class and heart. It was smooth and passionate, undoubtedly enjoyable.

3/5. A solid collection of folk songs, and Fred's vocals are relaxing and nice to listen to. Although the songs can get lost in the haze, there are some that standout enough to make this a chill listen. A sadness and depression stays throughout the album, relying on the wrong things to keep you happy like other people's approval, regretting lost loves, and drugs. Best Song: That's the Bag I'm In, Everybody's Talkin, Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga

I get the folksy vibe. It’s ok. Not the best I’ve ever heard for that genre.

Very peaceful and relaxing.

Decent folk album. I liked the jamming out on the last track.

A pleasant listen of unpretentious, laid back folk with 60's folk musician, Fred Neil. I previously had only heard one song, the original version of Everybody's Walkin' and it stands above the rest of the material. The rest of the record is good, but unspectacular and you can understand why he didn't become a household name or more popular. His voice isn't for all tastes and the songs might just be too laid back to leave a more admirable impression.

goofy in the best way Favourite: "everybody's talkin" "sweet cocaine"

The hit song is a classic, but just didn’t enjoy the record.

I think this is a case of someone being a better songwriter than performer. He was certainly more accomplished as the former and lacked commercial success as the latter, and this album stands as an example of why. The songs weren’t bad, but the performance just seems somewhat boring. For instance, “Everybody’s Talkin’” is a fantastic song, but Neil’s version just lacks the spark of Nilsson’s subsequent cover.

Fred Neil by Fred Neil did not seem like an album worthy of this list. I’m not sure this was a good album in 1966 but listening in 2024 with all the amazing music that has come since makes me wonder why I have to listen to this uninspired, boring album.

Very interesting and unlike anything I've really ever heard before Favourite song:Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga

I didn't know what to expect when I saw this cover, but it was NOT this. I can fully understand why the "hippie" artists loved this album. The OG version of "Everybody's Talkin" is far superior to the Nilsson one. If Fred Neil was 10 years younger, had long, flowing locks, and had completely changed the cover art, this album would have made him a huge star.

not for me

Enjoyed but didn’t love

Was okay.

Shite Said Fred

Weirdly appealing for a slow and morose record. I'm into this?

I had never heard of Fred Neil, so I started by looking at some of the reviews. And that was encouraging, sounding like the kind of album I would like. But it didn’t meet those expectations. Don’t get me wrong, it is not bad, just a bit uninspired and uninspiring. Neil has a voice more in the realm of a lounge singer, which isn’t ideal for these introspective folky songs. Sort of Andy Williams sings David Crosby. Neil’s rendition of “Everybody’s Talkin’” is the clear high point, but doesn’t match Harry Nilsson’s 1969 cover version, which is less of a dirge and has lots more soul in the vocals. Anyway, it’s fine, just fine. 3/5

Good song from midnight cowboy movie. Also reminds me of and older version of Orville peck meets slim Whitman

I like it.

Slightly below just okay, gets a lil better towards the end of album

Folk rock. Ni fu ni fa.

folk rock, un poco rollo.

Fred Neil is a troubadour lost to time. He’s like Bob Dylan or Paul Simon’s forgotten drinking buddy. He’s the best ‘60s songwriter you’ve never heard of. Neil’s songs are still present tense for singer-songwriters of multiple generations, and they stand the test of time, even though his aren’t the definitive versions of them. But they are worth hearing here in their native form with their voice of origin.

Meh. 2.4.

Never heard of Fred Neil before, but he seems to have influenced a lot of other musicians. It was a good listen but I probably won't come back to it.

I like it, definitely Elvis and 1950s inspirations which was unexpected but good. Slower in the middle of the album, also noticed some country and folk elements. Overall, I enjoyed it!

I mean, it was fine -- but didn't hit me hard in the sounds or the words.

Everybody's Talkin' is an absolute classic song but the rest of the album doesn't quite live up to it. It's not bad at all, just a bit underwhelming and forgettable.

Probably the worst album I've heard so far. Fred Neil was like Bob Dylan but worse. It's at least listenable to human ears. At least Fred tried to make a record. I won't be listening to this again. 2 stars, barely making it past 1.

Blind album and artist. Gives me classic country mood with a more calm feeling.

Sounded like Cohen, but cohen does the sad mumbly “singing” better. Still some enjoyable lyrics but nothing incredible here

Objectively I understand this is talented, but it was too one tone for me.

Enjoying it. Honestly had never heard of Fred Neil before it and doubt I would have. But there's pleasant looseness through it. Everybody's Talkin' made me immediately think of Campbell's "Gentle On My Mind".

Interesting voice for sure. Almost taps into a country kind of twang. I enjoy the guitar a lot.

Kind of depressing BUT great timber in the voice

Good if you need to fall asleep.

I was confused by this album. Then the cocaine song came along, and it all made sense.

Boring. Some old music needs to stay in the past.

Really liked his sound - will defo listen again

This is a real nice, smooth, chilled album. I kind of like everything about this. The really nice guitar, the complex strumming and picking. I like his lower register vocals. I even like the harmonica, so that's saying something. Maybe because it sits nicely in the mix, and isn't brought obnoxiously up front.

There's not much that interests me, pretty much solely due to the genre. However, Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga was awesome.

Although old school, I enjoyed this. Plus the singer is from solid ancestral roots. :)

Rich baritone voice, I was unfamiliar of Fred Neil, but enjoyed these songs!

This was a new one to me, and I quite enjoyed it. "Everybody's Talkin" and "That's the Bag I'm In" were the highlights for me.

Like many others, I wasn't aware of Neil before, so the list has given me something new. Found it very compelling, his voice isn't very typically poppy but it suits the tone of the songs and is melodic, deep and smooth. Some of the arrangements are not that complex, but the instrumental closer shows he can write more layered songs too. Nice!

I had no idea who this was. But three words in, recognized his voice. It's a vibe.

Quite country but the guy has a nice mellow voice that’s quite pleasant and I quite liked the guitar. Not my thing but it’s okay. Apparently known for writing Everybody’s Talking from Midnight Cowboy. Listens: 1 Fave Track: That’s The Bag I’m In Rating: 3

Nice

Alright

It’s kinda cool to hear the intersection between folk and country.

Just reminds me of that Futurama episode where Zapp and Kif leave the DOOP.

Never heard of Fred Neil before getting this album on the list. I have, of course, heard the song, "Everybody's Talkin'", before but never associated this song with Fred Neil. This is a good folk-rock record with some good songs, but others are somewhat uninvolving. It's ok.

47/1001 🌕🌗🌑🌑🌑

what a snoozefest. this is what Cash would have done if he did nyquill instead of coke. Quote from marianne

Yee haw?

More folk country than folk rock, and while I liked the two bigger songs, the rest of it wasn’t very memorable

Pehmeetä soundia, mutta aika taustalle jäi muutamaa viisua huolimatta. 2/5

Kannen ahdistunut poika asetti alkuun ikävän pohjavireen, mutta kun pääsin siitä yli, niin onhan tää oikein kivaa musiikkia. Lämmintä ja kotoisaa, vaikkei ihmeitä saavutakaan.

eipä jääny paljoa mieleen perjantailta :D 2/5

Tässä jotenkin korostui white guy -ääni, siitä puuttui roso vaikka oli vähän raspis. Country ja blues sinänsä kuulostavat hyvältä, oikein tyylipuhtaita biisejä ja toimiva kokonaisuus. Kuitenkin sielu jäi jonnekin kauas, haluan raakuutta.

Sori - tässä ei ole mitään, mitä haluaisin kuulla uudelleen. Everybody's Talkin soi kivemmin Midnight Cowboyn taustalla ja toisen tyypin tulkitsemana.

This was an unusual folk album to me, I really thought it sounded almost timeless but couldn’t fully get into it. It seemed ahead of its time almost in some ways, and behind in others. The vocals were maybe too loud in the mix and not my type, and I wasn’t much going for the harmonica either. I read that Tim Buckley produced this and took a lot of inspiration from Fred Neil, and that makes sense. I didn’t really listen to the whole thing but the Dolphins and Everybody’s Talkin were pretty great songs imo, but the rest didn’t really interest me. For me it’s kinda just alright, I may or may not give it another chance.

Who the fuck is Fred Neil?! I'm starting to wonder if some of these albums don't actually exist or maybe I'm in some alternate universe. It's opening my eyes to how much music I don't know.oh this some Tom Jones knockoff... Oh good more harmonica... Not into his voice... Not much special... Hoping when I read the wiki page this guy killed his entire family or something because the music is not doing much for me at all. Oh he was just born in Cleveland, Ohio and instead of touring as a musician he was more interested in dolphin preservation. I kind of like Ba-Di-Da but fuck the harmonica. Oh Faretheewell was sung by Oscar Isaac in Inside Llewyn Davis! I don't like this version. I'm seeing now that it's also called Dink's Song and was first recorded with a woman singing it in 1909 but then all these folk singing men stole it. At this point I'm just antsy to hear "Sweet Cocaine" cause I'm sure that's gonna liven things up right? Everything Happens is ok... I like the more melancholy sounding folk songs like this. Of fucking course Sweet Cocaine would have harmonica because you probably have to be on cocaine to enjoy that sound. And of course they'd use a harmonica (maybe) in a raga. Don't fucking do that.

И опять пердеды из шестидесятых. Не, ну качово движово, хочется стать изи питом и сидеть на крыльце на кресле качалке с бутылкой саспарилы не парится ни о чём. Но это не я.

Eh

his singing voice is phenomenal. the chords and arrangement are so pretty. not much of a folk person but this album was atmospheric i like!

A decent folk record for a rainy day.

Never heard of this guy. First impression is a hippy version of Elvis doing a country vibe. I imagine these songs working well in a David Lynch movie. The last song was an instrumental - kinda interesting. Reminded me of Jane’s Addiction. It’s fine. I’ll never listen again and likely won’t remember that I actually did hear of this guy.

Nr. 140/1001 The Dolphins 3/5 I've Got A Secret 3/5 That's The Bag I'm In 3/5 Ba-Di-Da 3/5 Faretheewell 3/5 Everybody's Talkin' 3/5 Everything Happens 3/5 Sweet Cocaine 2/5 Green Rocky Road 2/5 Cyncrust. Raga 2/5 Average: 2,7 This is just plain unremarkable and boring

Fred Neil's Presley-esque voice makes this record sound more country than it folk, and it's a lot better because of that. The music alone would have been unremarkable and way too similar to everyone else doing the same thing in the '60s, but the lack of a shaky, higher-pitched voice does a great job of elevating this album. Standouts are The Dolphins and Faretheewell (Fred's Tune).

I thought I’d want to cover my ears like this kid on the cover but it turned out not too bad. 2 middle songs and last song are dumb.

It's decent, last song is bad. Soft 3

I didn't like everything but there were a few songs that I liked quite a lot.

Why is this seminal?

I thoroughly enjoyed the outlaw country vibe and the instrumentation. Put me in a good mood!

Decent folksy album. I don't think I had ever heard the original Everybody's Talkin before.

Ain't my type of folk, however it's perfectly harmless and it was a nice enough listen. 2.5/5

Pretty charming, well produced, some great standards in there. A little straight up and down for my taste in folk but nothing to sniff at - a good office listen. Fave track: That's the Bag I'm In

Lots of elements that would make me love this sort of album, but failed to totally win me over. Can’t decide if it was too earnest or not earnest enough Two and a half. Fave track: I’ve Got a Secret

This was alright. I liked "The Dolphins" and the last song.

OK, SO THIS ALBUM KIND OF REDEEMED THINGS, BUT STILL THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF THE ALBUMS THAT I'VE BEEN GIVEN TO LISTEN TO. I WOULD NEVER SEEK OUT AGAIN. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF FRED NEAL BEFORE. IT WAS INTERESTING TO SEE, READ ABOUT OTHER ARTIST THAT HE INFLUENCED. Overall this moon was pretty good. And again here is where the ability do a half star would be really nice because I believe this is better than a three star but not a four star.

Fred Neil by Fred Neil proves to be a mixed bag of emotions. While it carries the anticipation of hearing the original version of Everybody's Talkin', famously covered by Nilsson, the album fails to spark the same excitement. Neil's delivery lacks the charisma and dynamism expected from such a revered artist. Despite moments of introspection and sincerity, the overall impact falls flat. It's a shame, considering the potential of Neil's talent. However, for fans of folk music, it still offers a glimpse into a pivotal era in music history. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None

Don’t think I listened to all of it. Would rather listen to Vince Neil

Mediocre folk relic tho it's cool to see the original everybody's talking.

Folksy style, harmonicas, and just an indescribable 60’s sound come together on this album. I have never listened to Fred Neil before. I enjoyed his wide range of singing, from low guttural notes to high pitches that still sound crystal clear. This style of music reminds me of an old western soundtrack. Although it may not be the most exciting album to listen to nowadays, I still liked it and can appreciate it for what it is.

The first half of Fred Neil’s self album gives off big Johnny Cash vibes but the energy fades. He was definitely ahead of his time with his love of cocaine though 5.2/10

This was nice! Didn't blow me away but eased me into Monday. Had no idea Nilsson's was a cover.

Falls just short of a 4 for me. I appreciate the influence and it’s far from bad but none of the songs really spoke to me, even the big hit. Worth a listen. High high 3.

Never heard any of his music before (other than Harry Nillson's cover of Everybody's Talking -- which I had no idea wasn't his own song). This grew on me. Initially it felt a little too much like Leonard Cohen, but I got past that. I like the mix of electric and acoustic instruments and the smoothness of his voice. A nice surprise.

What a laid-back and unassuming record! I didn't love it on first listen but it grew on me when I listened for the second and third time today. It sounds like this might have influenced the Tim Buckley album we heard earlier in this project. The final track was wild, but I respect that he put it on here honestly. Not quite a 5 but very good.

Cool deep voice but mostly boring

2 - Wow, I didn't really care about anything going on here. But folk is pretty hit or miss for me, so I wouldn't pay too much attention to what I think. It kinda reminds me of Tim Buckley here and there, but that doesn't make me care any more.

So this is supposed to be a pioneering folk-rock album; that makes sense. The classic folk-rock sound is definitely there, though I can't fully distinguish American folk-rock from early country. It's cool that traditional music mixes so well with modern instruments like an electric bass and a drum kit.

I read some of the other listener reviews before listening and expected a bad dated sounding Album but found it to be very much the opposite. It sounds fresh and compelling. I really enjoyed it and will definitely listen again and listen to his other albums. His vocal style is more like a country crooner than a folk singer. I like his original of Everybody’s Talking too and I have long been a lover of Nilsson’s interpretation.

I was dreading this one going into it. Enjoyed it a lot more than expected. That cover art though

Out of all the albums on this list, this sure is one of them.

I did not know that "Everybody's Talkin'" wasn't written or originally recorded by Harry Nilsson! Neil's original version is less produced, but fully familiar and smooth. The other tracks had versatility and range in the musical rhythms and syncopation making it an easy one to listen to and enjoy. Neil's vocals are comfortable and pleasant, I think he must have influenced many artists in the genre.

Muy lindo. Americano. Muy. Es estar en una carcel del western. Pasable

Great sounds and a cultural artifact of a proto-psychedelic album.

Agréable et ça sent le western mais pas un album que je reecouterai

Un peu trop mou donc un peu barbant.

Really enjoyed this. Good mix of blues with a wee bit of country and western. A bit Dylanesque, Glenn Camble, he did a cover on one of the tracks featured on this album. Even reminded me a little of Johnny Cash. Deep vocals. Certainly give it 4 stars. Great listen.

Buen disco tranquilo con un par de canciones reconocidisimas, yo no sabía quién era hasta que escuché su everybody's talkin

Way too slow for me. Didn't skip any songs, but really wanted to (well did skip that last instrumental bc I couldn't take anymore). How can a song about cocaine be slow??? Fave song 'Everybody's Talkin''2/5

Some were decent, just too dated for me

Not my cup of tea

was a little slow in places but thought it's aged well. Liked it overall, not quite enough to get to 4 though

Boring noise

Enjoyed it a lot. Really nice voice Rating: 4.2

Dolphins is one of the best songs ever.

"Everybody's Talkin'" is a fantastic song and "The Dolphins" is not too bad either. That does not make the a good or ok album. Fred Neil may be a good songwriter, but that does not make him a good performer. This album is forgettable and boring as hell.

Fred Neil … a guy with two first names … was this what folk singers did in the 60s? Me, I’ll stick with Bob Dylan.

Album is four stars, but man's life story is five stars.

I'd never heard of Fred Neil, but I just read about him a little. The intro of the Wikipedia page specifically mention he never achieved commercial success himself. I hate to be mean but I see why. I haven't a clue why this record is on the list.

Overall, it's a pretty good folk rock album. Sweet Cocaine - enjoyed the groove (reminded me of The Avett Brothers)

Other than Everybody's Talking and maybe the Dolphins, I really struggled to find anything memorable or interesting about this one. It does set a certain lethargic mood so I guess that's something

I'd say a solid 3.5, not quite a 4 on this list. I enjoyed some of the folky, rocky songs.

Meh

Boring. I guess folk rock had to start somewhere but show some passion, man.

Didn’t hate it.

Original and good, similar to Cat Stevens and Van Morrisson

Simple lyrics. Don't really like his voice. Interesting instrumentals. Harmonica.

2 great songs

7.2

Oh man, this one hit the spot. I’m a big fan of Bill Callahan and Fred Neil carried that same dry wit delivery that draws me to his music. From the first track, The Dolphins caught my attention immediately, a truly beautiful tune. That’s the Bag I’m In is a top tier blues track, lyrics are just so clever. Excellent rock and twang album here, Neil’s relaxed vocals blend so well well with the skillful harmonica and guitar. This is an exactly the type of album discovery that keeps me excited to carry on with this experiment. 5 stars

What a record! Like Dylan meets Lou Reed but they get a baritone to sing it.

I really liked this, and I liked it more the more times I heard it. (I left it on repeat, so it played about three times.) It really evoked the '60s folk scene.

This is some true old-timey folk/blues. It is much too slow for me, but given its era I don’t doubt it was an influential album

- "Sorry to let you know you have died. Welcome to heaven. How are you feeling?" - "Relieved that I listened to Fred Neil before I went. Wow. That was lucky." Said nobody, ever. Give me actively terrible over offensively bland and unmemorable, any day.

Whimsical and relaxing. It’s almost something I’d listen to over and over again, but lacks that attention grabbing factor.

Not familiar prior & pleasantly surprised! Love his voice & cocaine! I would have enjoyed Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga more if it was about 3 mins shorter

Good

The Dolphins // Everybody’s Talkin’ // 3.5/5

Really cool unique blend of genres and styles, especially for 1966. 4/5

Very good voice. Songs have a sad tempo. Great for one song but a whole album, no.

An album that really should have been an EP (if the format existed at the time). Side one is one long snooze-fest with boring melodies and awfully sounding guitarwork as instrumentation. Then side two hits you with 'Everybody's Talkin', a song about cocaine and a goddamn raga out of nowhere. Pretty unfocused, but at least not boring at all!

Fred Neil (the album) is at most times pretty generic. At other times it hits you with the wonderful “Everybody’s Talking”, a surprise raga and song pretty melodies. It’s not much. But what it is is rarely bad or boring.

Solemn and sweet

This is a strange album in that Apple Music has it categorized as "psychedelic," and that's not wrong, exactly, but it could easily be categorized as folk, or singer/songwriter, with a heaping helping of blues. Fred's voice is unusual in that it's not exceptional, but it's very pleasant, and it works GREAT with his songs. The initial album is pretty OK. I didn't intend to listen to the second disk, but im glad I did, because the live performances are the highlight of the show for me. Overall, it's very 60s. Another highlight is hearing the sections where he's talking to the crowd and you hear that very stereotypical 60s/70s stoner accent. I'm ultimately pretty pleased I got to listen to this. Solid 3 stars.

This was my first listening to Neil, so I did not know what to expect. The first five seconds of the first track, “The Dolphins,” answered that question almost immediately. A melancholy yet powerful sound that seems to be rightfully represented by the cover will fill your ears for the next 40 minutes. Each song creates an atmosphere where the listener can dwell and be part of the experience. Fred’s deep and charismatic voice profoundly connected me. The instrumentation, particularly the harmonica, brass section, and even the whistling is fantastic. I will listen to him more and more in the near future.

It started promising with the opener The Dolphins. What followed was either quite boring, old school country informed music or simply... just boring. 2/5

folk rock, un poco rollo.

Bluesy country folk. It's not typically what I listen to, but it was pretty good!

I have never heard of Fred Neil before, and I won't become a fan of his work, but no one can deny that this man had a deep and beautiful voice. It almost made me like this type of folk/country style, even just for a short bit. Interesting position on the list, but I won't be looking back at it anytime soon.

I almost get proto post-rock vibes from the last track. Some good stuff here, if you're in the mood.

This type of music really isn't my cup of tea. That said this has a heart and soul that a lot of the albums on the list lack. The opening track "The Dolphins" was really good and I was hoping it would build from there. Instead it stagnated. "Everybody's Talkin" was a highlight, but only because I didn't realise that the Nilsson version was a cover and I love learning new things. The psychedelia of the closing track was interesting but didn't quite flow.

the dude that wrote Everybody's Talkin', thought it was Harry Nilsson.....HN version is way better. The rest of the album is not very good

So sleepy

Cool-ish, sounds quite dated to me.

Chill and smooth vibes but wouldn’t call it a masterpiece. [0079/1001]

I could hear so much of this singer's influence in future artists who clearly were listening to him. He's got a great voice, and I liked the album lyrically. It's just not really my type of music.

Absolutely love the vibe of a dude named fred releasing an album called fred with a song that includes "(fred's tune)" in its title. It was fine.

It was fine? 60's folk is not my favorite genre, but I didn't hate this album. I did kind of space out during a lot of it, which means it wasn't so bad that it was distracting, but it also wasn't good enough to hold my attention.

was surprised to learn everybody's talkin' was a cover. otherwise: fine. 2.5

nothing I particularly enjoyed but also nothing I hated

Solid country album but I found myself growing bored periodically throughout the listen, which I do find to be a major draw as it is only 39 minutes, it shouldn't feel that boring.

I really enjoyed this album

Well, had never heard of this guy and didn't even know he wrote Everybody's Talkin'. What a find. Thanks 1001 albums. Fine guitarist, great songwriter.

Interesting cover pic. Also interesting that Wikipedia says Fred didn’t achieve commercial success. Apparently, his songs are known for being recorded by others. Like “Everybody’s Talkin,” which is the only song I’m familiar with on this album. I’m not much of a folk music connoisseur, so I’ve never heard of Fred. But he has a good voice, and his music has blues and gospel undertones. It’s unfortunate he didn’t find success, but he also may not have wanted it since he apparently devoted a lot of his life to saving dolphins instead of performing. *shrugs*

Last song is weird as fuck

Mwah

starts off VERY slow and gets better as the album goes on. the last few songs are S tier and the final semi-experimental instrumental track is fantastic. album saved and will be listened to again

Made me feel things.

Interesting... But not deeply so. Calling it another 3.5 I suppose.

Fred Neil performing the soundtrack to inside llewyn davis

1. dolphinz - 1.5 2. ive got a zecret - 1 3. thatz the bag im in - 1 4. ba di da - 1 5. faretheeuuell - 1.5 6. evrybodyz talking - 1 7. everything happenz - 0 8. zuueet cocaine - 1 9. green rocky road - 1 10. raga - 1.5

From memory this was a shocking hit for my colleage who hates folk... I dont get it. It's okay, very folky, I don't think it's bad but it didn't blow me away either. It's very much a 2.5 which I'll be nice and round up to a 3. The album cover made me laugh though

Really good blues

4.5/10

Never heard of this artist before, but I have heard of some of the artists that covered his work. I really enjoyed it, actually. He’s got a great voice, and the songs are beautiful.

Soothing folk music. And you know, Midnight Cowboy.

It was good. Never heard before. Sticking with a 3 today but certainly deserves a second listen.

Mediocre folk music. It would be a 2, but 1 for the cover of him dramatically holding a child that clearly does not want to be there.

Honestly quite boring. Stand-out: Sweet Cocaine

Solid album, enjoyed the sound, gave me a Johnny Cash vibe but earlier on. This may enter my rotation again down the road.

A few very nice, pleasant songs and a few I never want to hear again.

A public service announcement about dolphins and a song from Seinfeld/ midnight cowboy. And not much else

Kind of spooky n weird. Is this man on drugs? What the heck is up with the album art? Fine though

Best song - I've Got A Secret (Didn't We Shake Sugaree)

meh

Most of the time, folk rock is basically rock but boring.

Dolphins and Everybody's Talking are classics and I quite like his voice and the sound but it's a middle ranking album for me.

Fred Neil was great. Very cowboy feeling

Mid

The opening track was great and Everybody’s Talkin’ is a heck of a song even if Nilsson’s version is better (add that to the playlist of songs I never realised were covers) Otherwise it’s a bit average, though I do at least admire his ambition and willingness to experiment - even when it doesn’t quite work, it’s far more interesting than a lot of the country-tinged records on the list from this era

Sweet C is decent, rest I wouldn't really seek out. 2 or 3 stars.

Not an artist I'd ever heard of before which is why this place is GREAT. Soulful voice, certainly not an unpleasant listen. "Everybody's Talkin" the track that would be most recognisable thanks to Nilsson and tough call which I prefer.

Rating: 8/10 Great folk album. Really enjoyed the instrumentation, singing, and songwriting. Has some Indian influence which is really cool. Favorite songs: The Dolphin, I've Got A Secret, Sweet Cocaine, Cyni Raga. Worst song: Faretheewell, kinda boring.

Competent and good listening especially for your nan or the geriatric. 3 out of 5 will keep in mind for when I'm senile.

Boring for me.

Realized to listen to “Fred Neil” and not the many faces of Fred Neil which is 2.5 hours far too late. Listened to the entire album and then some. Glad it’s over

Couldn't help but think this was boring? Like it's a classic country voice but everything else is just "meh"? Also will never award cover songs well in this, since 'Everybody's Talkin'" was covered here, and it's not a great version, either. 4/10.

The worst one so far?

There was one familiar dong

Fred Neil is an album that showcases the talent and versatility of Fred Neil, a pioneer of the folk-rock genre. The album features a mix of original songs and covers, all performed with Neil’s deep and expressive voice and guitar. The album has a warm and intimate feel, as if Neil is singing to you in your living room. The highlight of the album is “Everybody’s Talkin’”, a song that was later covered by Harry Nilsson and became a hit. The song is a catchy and upbeat tune that contrasts with Neil’s melancholic lyrics about wanting to escape from the noise and troubles of the world. Neil’s version is more subtle and nuanced than Nilsson’s, and it captures the essence of his style. However, the album also has some flaws that prevent it from being a masterpiece. Some of the songs are too long and repetitive, such as “Faretheewell (Fred’s Tune)” and “That’s the Bag I’m In”. Some of the covers are not very original or memorable, such as “Sweet Cocaine” and “Green Rocky Road”. The album also lacks some diversity and variety, as most of the songs have a similar mood and tempo. Overall, Fred Neil is an album that deserves recognition and appreciation for its influence and quality, but it is not for everyone. It is an album that you might enjoy if you are a fan of folk-rock music or Fred Neil’s voice, but it might bore you if you are looking for something more exciting or innovative. I would give it 2 out of 5 stars.

Great folk rock, loved "The Dolphins" and enjoyed the whole album working. Beautiful melodies with classic western vocals

Mooie cover

Chill folk songs, nothing that really stands out though 3,5

very boring

well that is not what i wanted to hear. dull. 4.5/10

What you get when you cross Bob Dylan with Johnny Cash. Crazy to learn that he retreated form public eye for the conservation of dolphins. Highlights: That's the bag I'm in Ba-Di-Da Faretheewell Everybody's talkin

What’s with the raga at the end

Nope

Well I didn't know Everybody's Talkin was originally by this guy. Love that song. And he's got more in there to offer. I enjoyed this, it has an untidy charm.

This sounds like it had to be recorded exactly when it was; a few years earlier and it would’ve been fully fledged country-folk, any later and he would’ve made a psych-tinged blues rock record instead. I don’t have much more to say about it, but that’s ok. It seems Fred considered himself a dolphin-preserver first, musician second anyway. And I respect that. 2.5

1.5

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Nice change from what's been coming up in my rotation lately. It's a bit dated and at times somewhat saccharine to my ears, but it's overall quite good. "Everybody's Talkin'" is such a classic. of course.

Wow. Love it when my preconceptions are completely wrong. Album cover and year had me thinking it would be some naff Sinatra ripoff, instead some great folk. How was this guy not more famous?!

Bij het zien van de hoes krijg ik meteen een gevoel van onbehagen, maar daar zal ik toch even doorheen moeten gaan luisteren. De muziek is gelukkig minder verschrikkelijk. Aan de andere kant vind ik het ook geen feest. Wat langzame country/folk/blues, maar nergens vind je iets wat een ander niet beter kan eigenlijk. Toch kun je er (in tegenstelling tot de hoes) niet echt aanstoot aan nemen. Een beetje vergeetbaar. Drie hele vale sterren.

Another new one for me. Good voice. Enjoyable album

The first thing I noticed about this album is just how fantastic the recording and production are. Those first few hits of electric guitar and bass are just SO tasty. That super-high production value makes its presence known throughout the album and I love it. It's a shame that Fred Neil's voice and songwriting don't reach the same level. It's not that Fred's voice is bad. It's not. It's just... really over-the-top. And the songwriting often goes to very obvious, almost cheesy, places. In a release year characterized by albums like "Blonde on Blonde", "Pet Sounds", and "Revolver" it's hard to be impressed by these songs. It's alright. But it's not super impressive overall.

Hippie Folk album from the '60s. Everybody's Talkin is a good song but the Dolphin Song was super cheesy. Everything else was average.

Love a good “forgotten artist with a classic album.” Cool guitar tone for a 1966 folk album. A quick wiki search tells me this guy REALLY loved dolphins. Much credit to him for giving us “Everybody’s Talkin’,” an absolute classic from Harry Nilsson.

Fred Neil is a new one for me! I enjoyed the songs, his distinctive voice, and the guitar in this very much. "Everybody's Talkin'" is probably one of my favorite songs of all, and I'd never known this original version. It's absolutely perfect.

This was nice. I kept thinking that it sounded like someone else that we had heard in this project. Finally, I realized that it was sounding like Tim Buckley to me and then read that Tim is one of Fred Neil's "musical descendants".

I was really enjoying this and then, oh!, there’s the song from Midnight Cowboy and that just made it better. This felt good.

I have never heard of Fred Neil but Everybody’s Talkin’ has always been a favorite! Nice performance here.