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I saw the tracklist, saw the word "raga" and got really excited for something psychedelic and Indian-influenced. Unfortunately, that was just the one track. There were a couple others on here that I enjoyed too, but overall a bit of a dud. Favorite tracks: Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga, Faretheewell, Green Rocky Road. Album art: Very unassuming. I like the framing, but boring black and white picture. Is that Fred Savage? 2.5/5
Soft 4 stars. Great collection of folk rock songs. I had no idea that Fred Neil existed let alone wrote everybody’s talkin’. Reminds me of futurama.
Comme vous le savez probablement, l'existence de ce générateur a pour unique finalité l'organisation de l'émission "Le Grand Quiz du Générateur" présentée conjointement en direct de Kiev par Nikos et Arthur. La préparation des candidats a déjà commencé avec la création de la playlist officielle sur Spotify. Sachez qu'à chacune de mes séries d'entraînement, le nouveau venu Fred Neil a été trouvé à chacune de ses apparitions. Et sans forcer.
Alors que je rencontrais Fred Neil en 1966 peu avant la sortie de son album, voici quelques extraits de nos échanges: ---- Moi: "Eh Fred, comment ça va depuis que tu t'es fait larguer? T'es toujours aussi nul?" Fred Neil: "J'essaye de remonter la pente, et de m'améliorer autant que possible jour après jour" --- Moi: "Eh Fred, j'ai vraiment pas apprécié comment tu m'as parlé l'autre jour, viens un peu tâter de ma salade de coup de poings" Fred: "Je suis désolé je n'avais pas pour intention de te vexer, j'accepte ma punition" ---- Moi: "Eh Fred, t'es vraiment qu'un pauvre type, en plus regarde un peu ce bide, t'as avalé un trombone ou quoi?" Fred: "C'est vrai que je me suis un peu laissé aller recemment, il faut que je me me reprenne en main" ---- Vous l'aurez compris, cet album n'avait aucun caractère.
"They'll probably drop the atom bomb the day my ship comes in" - badass line in "That's The Bag I'm In" I know "Ba-Di-Da" from the excellent Mark Lanegan cover. Really enjoyed this record. A bit Cash-like in some ways. Definitely see the Mark Lanegan connection. Great record.
Fine for what it is. The last instrumental track tries its hardest to be good or skilled music, without success. It almost tanked the rating.
Made me think of horses. I don't like horses.
Meh. Whatever.
Tarantino-core but like nothing wrong with that, it's fine
Leans more country than folk which I don’t really like. His voice is kind of boring outside of the performances on Green Rocky Road and That’s the bag I’m in. The last song is an interesting departure from the rest of the album at least. Favorite songs: Green Rocky Road, That’s the bag I’m in
Fred Neil should be thankful we got Lenny Kravitz so early, otherwise this would be the least interesting album we've listened to so far. The Dolphins straight up sounds like a song they'd have Mr. Van Driessen sing on Beavis & Butt-Head, and the following track wasn't much better. I almost tapped out then and there, but thankfully, things pick up a little bit after that. I'm not exactly sure what this book wants me to hear from this album, though, because outside of being the origin story of a better version of Everybody's Talkin'—your song got *someone else* a Grammy, congrats—this is some real white bread shit. Key Tracks: That's the Bag I'm In, Everybody's Talkin'
my guy Fred here went and recorded the most boring song about cocaine ever, but I have to admit I was real into whatever acid fueled nightmare the last track was
Everybody’s talkin was the single for Midnigjt Cowboy but the rest of the album fell flat
You can definitely hear the influence this guy had on the folk scene here
very easy to listen to gets a bit daft at end
Husky voice singing about dolphins. Interesting. Seriously, though. I'm already realizing that this 1001 list has such great records that even if they're from a genre I'm not interested in, they're a real delight to hear. I want to listen to this again. Highlights: All the songs are great, and I appreciate the non-traditional folk instruments (electric guitars, etc.)
Never heard of Fred Neil (although I was familiar with Everybody's Talkin'), and I'm not a big "folk" fan, but this is a solid album and I enjoyed listening to it. It's simple, not over-produced (or produced at all, really) - just good song writing and solid execution. That's the Bag I'm In - great lyrics, sweet tune Everything Happens and Sweet Cocaine are also great songs.
Sorta like Neil Diamond with a better voice and better guitar. Sometimes there's just too much going on however and things sound confused, could have used better production and some more sparse arrangements.
Lots of interesting styles going on here. Hard to pin down to just “folk”. Country and blues in there and eastern vibes on the last track. And of course Everybody’s Talkin’ is a great tune.
Bluesy folk rock is not really my jam. However I can appreciate the deep Baritone of Fred Neil's voice. Best: Everyobdy's Talkin' Worst: Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga
Really enjoyed the sad 60s folky vibe. Spotify recommended a playlist called “sad 60s“
Enjoyed this marginally more than I thought I would. I wouldn't buy it though - Not sure it would make my top 1001. A solid 2.7
Chill
I never heard of this album, or of Neil. This record is fantastic, it straddles multiple genres. His voice reminds me of Glen Campbell, Leonard Cohen or Tom Waits.
Cool album, really enjoyed it
Good👍🏼
Didn't do much for me
Not a fan of this country hippie. His voice is ok but he doesn't express the words in his songs too well, nor do the instruments very well, and you can he tries by his choice of instruments. His songwriting varies from song to song. "The Dolphins" just seems like typical hippie talk. But I like the introspection of "Everybody's Talking" which made an impactful cover by Nilsson.
Relaxing, kinda cowboy rock if that’s a genre. No individual songs stood out, but I’d put the album on for background music.
didn't mind listening to it, but not something I'll play again for myself
This album is pretty neat to be honest. Its got so many different sounds. Blues, Jazz, Folk, and a dash of country. Some smooth vocals added in. I don't think the lyrics were the best in the world. But it's a solid good time.
Wow. Not even sure what to say to this album. It started feeling Johnny Cash and ended up tripping on some good hookah. Very melodic and well composed songs, decent production as well.
Really cool blues rock/folk record. Neil’s baritone voice reminds me of Johnny Cash. Somewhat staggering that this was released in 1966. It has that timeless quality that makes it sound like it could’ve been recorded yesterday. The Dolphins and Everybody’s Talkin’ are the two standout moments here, but really the whole record is strong overall.
good solid folk rock sounds!
Kinda good but nothing rly stands out. Found out about this guy through tim buckley (one of my favourite artists)'s cover of the dolphins, so i was excited to see what he had to offer, and while i can see how buckley would have been inspired by fred neil, and imo went on to kinda perfect his formula, this album sorta doesnt stand on it's own for me. I've been listening to this album since it popped up here, and it's currently the 2nd of july, so i think ive given it enough time to make my mind up that it's all fine, certainly not offensive, but often falls just short of being remarkable. Everybody's Talkin' is probably the highlight i'd say
Мне норм. Замечаю за собой, что мне все больше нравится такой вот блюзовый соул, или как это там называется. Ну, в основном из-за вокалиста. The Dolphins, Faretheewell, Sweet Cocaine — вообще балдеж, можно полежать позалипать. Да и в целом, тут даже какое-то какие-то эффекты на гитарах есть, панорама треков очень гармонично построена, что как будто реально окруженным музыкантами себя чувствуешь. Хорошо, хорошо, мне нравится, 8/10
Трек Everybody's Talkin' встречается в Борате, так что 5 из 5. Хотя... там другая версия, так что лишь 3 из 5. В прочем, подлинный оригинал то как раз тут, так что 4 из 5.
A brilliant songwriter who laid a foundation for Folk and Americana standards, which would go on to receive greater acclaim when performed by others. Musically, and stylistically it is easier to see why that happened.
Ah the 60’s. Where you could write sweet, innocent songs about your unabashed love for cocaine.
Finally one I've never even heard of! I'm not a huge fan of the 1960s American folk scene. This is pretty engaging though. He's got a deep, brooding voice and the musicianship is strong. There's a kind of melancholy mood through the album even when the songs are ostensibly happy. First time I heard the original version of "Everybody's Talkin'" ("everybody's talkin' at me, I don't hear a word they say") - didn't previously know whose song that was, to be honest. Towards the end of the album, you get some psychedelic touches, including an 8-minute raga (or the American folk equivalent to a raga). I can see how this might be a treasured album for some. Its not a style or period that majorly does it for me, although I will keep this and listen again sometime.
not very exciting
Sí me dio el blues, en buen sentido.
Never heard of him, an interesting life story. Listened twice - it's decent, if unmemorable. Background music in a cafe.
dull
its good
Its good and all, blues/folk rock, but it didnt really stand out to me. Im getting tired of using the word "generic" for 90s alternative and 60-70s folk rock, but honestly that music all starts to blend together without anything special.
Suena a ponerle CBD al primer café de la mañana. 13 estrellas pachecas.
Fine, albeit boring. Hard to recall anything that left an impression, good or bad. Perhaps that is the worst sin in music, then. The lone exception to this is the final track Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga, which takes a turn from the folksy stuff to demonstrate some incredible instrumental raga rock. Felt like they took a risk on the closure and it paid off imo. Bumped from a 2 to a 3 for this alone.
dit vond ik wel lekker om even naar te luisteren.
cocaine cocaine cocaine
Good variety. 1RS
60's folk music. not my cup of tea
Very Woodstock. Really liked the last track but enjoyed the whole album ***
Easy listening, pretty chilled. Surprised to hear a song about Cocaine in there!
'Sometimes you just can't win cause that's the bag I'm in'. Goed plaatje en geweldige stem! 4 Sterren mag alleen als ik bereid ben om dit vaker te gaan draaien en dat zie ik niet gebeuren. Dikke 3 sterren dan maar.
Deed me beetje denken aan Johnny Cash. Heb het geluisterd, maar kon me niet zo bekoren.
Dit was best goed eigenlijk! Aardige Tim Buckley vibe, en dat is nooit verkeerd.
Aangenaam. Mooie stem.
It was fine, I don't really have any interest in listening to it again.
Liked it, not typical folk
Kinda boring
Nick Cave meets Neil Young, with hints of David Gray, Johnny Cash, Eels, and St Paul & the Broken Bones, which (let's face it) is a pretty spectacular review. I didn't expect much from this seemingly little known 1960s folk album, but it turns out to be brilliant. A deep, soulful voice singing mournful querying lyrics with engaging, natural melody over evocative music is great. Does what it does perfectly. 4/5.
Didn't like it. Drony.
No mentiré, estaba cansado y trabajano y como que me empezó a dar sueño la mayor parte del disco. El mood no me favoreció esta vez para apreciar bien el disco digamos. De todas maneras, me gustaron mucho Ba-di-da, Sweet Cocaine y esa última pieza en la que folk gringo meets india y cuyo nombre larguísimo no pienso replicar aquí. Mood: Hickory sticks
Nearly a four
Old, classic folk. Acoustic sound, can hear as a source of influence for later eras of the genre
Clásico. Un gran virtuoso.
Nice voice, but his stylings are studiously lazy. Grating on the ears. Never heard “Fred Neil” by Fred Neil before, but I did know that Harry Nilsson was disappointed that Neil’s “Everybody’s Talkin’” was chosen for Nilsson to sing as the title song of “Midnight Cowboy”, rather than his own composition, “I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City”. Nilsson’s version of “Everybody’s Talkin’” is much better. Lyrics utterly unpoetic. I remember seeing Fred Neil in the background of some old Bob Dylan footage, never knowing that Dylan actually got started in New York playing backup harmonica for Neil. Interesting reversal. The album “Fred Neil” doesn’t wow me now. I doubt it would have wowed me in 1966. 2/5
It's a dated sound. Couldn't really get into it.
Buen álbum la verdad me gusto mucho que su nombre sea el nombre del álbum jajaja esta como para escucharlo con un escoses como los grandes capos de la mafia.
Quiet but worth to listen
No conocía a Fred Neil y ciertamente no me dieron ganas de escuchar más de él con este disco. No suena mal, pero entre que no es mi género y entre que hemos escuchado creo del tipo otros discos que me han parecido mejores, meh. No me esperaba la canción final, eso sí, con su toque de música de la India, muy interesante pero muy estraño. 6.5/10
Folk rock and a little bit of progressives, did not knew I would ever pair those genres together but it kind of worked
I don't think I ever would have listened to this on my own, and I'm glad I did. There's a little country in there, and also hear Chris Isaak, which makes complete sense. And a couple of tracks that we know because of more famous singers recording them.
A nice, chill album. I enjoy the folky soft rock mix. Kind of forgettable maybe.
I thought this was a very good softer, quieter rock album, primarily with Western and folk themes but with some more exotic sounds towards the end of the album. A 4 star rating might not do this one justice, but I don't think it quite rises to the "absolute classic" level of a 5.
not my favorite
Meh. 5/10
I wanted to like it... i get the not exactly one genre thing going on... rock/folk/country. But the dolphins certainly didn't speak to me, and i'm not sure if anything else is interesting enough to listen to multiple times.
Chill classic country vibes, cool.
Nice blend of country-esque and folk rock that works well together. At first I didn't understand about "the dolphins" but then I got just past the midway point of the album and "sweet cocaine" came on and I think I get it now. He's got a great voice and it's not overshadowed by the instrumentals. I didn't care to much for the instrumentals as it seems there were just there to provide some backround music to the lyrics. Overall an ok album.
This album was fine, I appreciate the musicianship, but not really my taste.
I can appreciate this because it really feels like it’s trying to do something different sadly none of the tunes stood out to me. Sweet album cover tho
Kinda cool. Kinda boring. Didn’t really keep my attention and that’s it’s fault.
Better than I thought it would be.
Interesting but the last song ruins it. 2.5 rounded up.
Old vibes!
Not for us.
Took me by surprise, a really great subdued and acoustically wonderful endeavor
Not for me, but everybody's talking babyyyy
Inoffensive, bluesy rock. Didn’t realize “Everybody's Talkin” was written by Fred Neil and not Harry Nilsson.
Another good roadtrip album that needs listening to again. I hope that's his boy, boy.
3
Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would, very relaxing and melancholy at times, it was nice reading about this guy and seeing the impact he made on the music scene. The last song, the "Raga" was super interesting. "I've Got a Secret" and "That's the Bag I'm In" were my favorites.
I LOVE THIS!
Very strange album is a very normal type way. This guy's voice does not belong with this music, and vice versa. Everything sounds all out of place, nothing belongs. He sounds like he should be crooning old classics with Sinatra, yet here is with all the Indian influenced music. I didnt enjoy the discomfort.
Not bad Fred Neil Young
Smooth listen
Pretty into this. Not a lot of Folk folks sounded like this in the 60s, and I can appreciate the psychedelic touches.
Dolphins!
I know he's one of the pioneers of folk, but it just didn't really stand out to me. Nevertheless, it was pleasant to listen to and I liked the blues influence at times.
Something about the way this is recorded makes it sound extra nice. Folky in a good way, not like the mics used were bad or the instruments especially noisy, but that there was real warmth in the space it was being recorded. There is a great spectrum of songs, and a few of them are shining gems: The opener, Faretheewell, and the closing Raga. The other tracks are best when they utilize Neil's low register. There's something that doesn't quite cohere, though that might disappear after further listening.
1966. Key Songs: The Dolphins, Everybody's Talkin', Sweet Cocaine
This is a hard one to guess by the cover, doesn't really scream "trope!" or anything. I'm almost thinking it'll be something unexpected, like religious songs or strings/piano/flamenco guitar instrumentals. I don't think this list goes that far away from rock/pop but who knows. Ok it's... country, but with a hippie twist? It sounds like Johnny Cash or Roy Orbison, but then there's sitar all through it etc. Guess I read wiki now lol. Ok, wiki says it's folk rock, but ehhh, that just feels like a catch term for anything with hippie influence at the time, like an ideological line was drawn so they could say it wasn't country. And apparently he wrote songs for the big O, so there's that connection. tbh I like it. Might listen to this again even. 3/5.
Alright