Reviews (page 5 of 8)
3. I liked it. Felt zoned out. Sometimes it's the notes that you don't play that are the most beautiful
J'ai bien aimé cet album de Gene Clark, peut-être pas autant que l'autre que j'ai eu de lui. Son style de country tombe pas mal plus dans ma palette avec ses influences plus folk/rock. Je n'ai pas été totalement conquis, mais c'est certainement un album qui se laisse écouter et qui est très agréable pendant que ça joue. 7/10
very good as "background music"
Pleasant guitar melodies and vocals. Very passable.
This was a fine album, a nice outdoor on a summer Sunday kind of vibe. Gene's a great guitar player and a fine singer, but most of the songs started blending together for me upon second listen.
It was nice to listen to but nothing terribly interesting
Never heard this before, has a couple of really nice songs on it, generally pretty good!
Bobbles along, neither upsetting nor exciting, Clark never better than when he was in The Byrds.
I cannot believe I actually liked the majority of the songs on this because after the opening few riffs I was like, oh hell no. But the second song was my favorite, and a few others I found endearing in an almost John Denver way.
Solid album for the genre
I didn’t dislike any songs, but didn’t love any either.
Gene Clark’s name struck a chord of familiarity to me, but I couldn’t place why. After a bit of googling, I found that he was in The Byrds. I’ve enjoyed every Byrds album so far, so I’m looking forwards to hearing this album today. Let’s listen! Songs I already knew: none Favourites: The Virgin, 1975 This was a pleasant listen, but the highlights definitely bookend the album. I found that a lot of what I love about The Byrds isn’t present here, such as the beautiful vocal harmonies. However, there was still nothing bad about this and I did enjoy it. I’m not sure I’ll be rushing back to listen again, but it made for a pleasant album to have on while studying.
Nada fan del genero pero me gusto, así que lo pondría en buen album. La verdad no se porque pasó tan desapercibido en su momento porque esta bueno y si te gusta el country y el folk pues mucho mejor.
FUCK ME beter dan verwacht wel net te lang en te weinig variatie
Weer een fucking 70s album. Oud is niet altijd beter…. Alhoewel ik dit een beter album vond dan die hiervoor, iets wat rustiger maar minder pretentieus “artistisch” beetje cat stevens achtige vibe. Kon g wel waarderen.
2/9, 22%
Wat langdradig
Enjoyed this one. Old country sound, kinda like John Denver. Didn’t know much about Gene or the Byrds before listening
This also gave me genre whiplash, thats cool
Gentle Americana acoustic
'For A Spanish Guitar' was an insanely beautiful song, wish I could give such high praise to the rest of the songs here. It's some country-tinged singer-songwriter music that is very pleasant to listen to, but will definitely take more listens to really sink in and grow deeper feelings. Worth a listen though. Hard to pick anything standing out from a single listen other than the song i already mentioned.
This album was okay, mostly fairly bland, but there were some solid tracks on it, like Winter In. But overall, not really impressive.
It's alright. Way better than I expected but still just alright. The main issue here is that it's just repetitive. The hooks are good, the production value is outstanding, the performances are wonderful. But every song could be easily confused for the one before it. In a mix, though, these songs are all solid. Nothing to hate here. But also nothing much to love, unfortunately.
Really great folk rock. The cover is absolutely striking. It hits a nice mix of melancholy and beauty. It didn't blow me away or anything but I enjoyed it.
I like
Not a bad album, with pretty strong songwriting. If I were in the mood for this brand of 70s folk rock, this would be a strong entry, though it's not entirely my style.
This is probably a rather lovely record if you're into that sort of thing and he has a nice voice. Apparently Bob Dylan called For A Spanish Guitar one of the finest songs ever written. Problem is, it's not my kind of thing. It never charted significantly outside of Holland. Is this really in the top 1001 albums of all time?
Not really my kind of thing. The kind of album where I fell off the end and into the Spotify recommends tracks and didn't even notice.
I don't know how many of these folky singer song writer albums there are on here but its becoming entirely too many. This one had a bit of a southern rock/country vibe to it with harmonicas and stuff which kind of helped but everything about this was bland and boring. The two covers on here were the best parts but this had to be the worst version of stand by me I've ever heard. If you're going to make low energy music you there HAS to be something else that carries it. Whether it lyrics or vocal work but this doesn't do anything. I'm tempted to give this a two because I'm getting so sick of these kinds of albums but if I put my bias aside I know that there is nothing entirely wrong with this album outside of the fact I just find this music absolutely boring. That being said this is a 2.5 for me that I'm rounding up to a 3.
Very pleasant, at time his voice is quite Dylanesque. Not much more I can say really. Got to be worth a 3.
Probably would benefit from another listen.
More sad cowboys?
5 stars for his voice but 1 star for all the harmonica.
Pleasant, accomplished, but not interesting or memorable
Pretty good, not spectacular. I see why all the modern alt country guys dig him.
I liked it. Really need to give it another listen to better assess it
Spanish guitar is the highlight. Like a Kirkland brand James Taylor or Cat Stevens
Pleasant country/soft rock/singer songwriter album from the ex-Byrds member, it has a lot of smooth songs on it.
Gets a little repetitive, but enjoyable all the way through.
Good classic country.
I certainly enjoyed listening to this with its lovely country/folk sound. I just can't really remember anything particular about it.
Some nice tunes here but for the most part I don't think I'll remember much about it.
Warm, melodic and bittersweet. A nice listen for a summer day, if not super memorable. I appreciate that Clark picked up the tempo at the end, which closes out the album nicely. Fave Songs: Tears of Rage, With Tomorrow, The Virgin, 1975, White Light
Meh. Kind of plain and boring. But it was not bad.
Smooth
Former Byrds-man that I've not previously heard of, doing his solo thing. It's not bad at all, he's got a great folksy style that works really well. The "Stand By Me" cover was interesting, though it's hard to even touch the original. I was really hoping I'd like this one more, it opened so strong but didn't quite pack or maintain a punch throughout. But it was decent, and unfortunately decent albums on a list like this is a bit of a problem. Favorite tracks: The Virgin, Because of You (Alternate), Opening Night. Album art: I was about to clown on this for just being a white light but it's cool, I'm guessing that's Gene sitting in front of the moon? It's very minimal, very simple cover, not very striking and wouldn't catch your eye from a distance, but up close it's pretty powerful. 3/5
Very pleasant for one of the few days I'm not pumping my body of the world's goodies. Bob Dylan vibes.
Not the most interesting, but then again, neither am I.
The original Byrd, apparently. Dylan-esque but fuller sound. Good but not my cup o tea
It took a number of listens until I could warm up to it - at first it felt bland but a lot more gold can be found after a bit of digging. At the same time it’s not going to be among any favourites - but it’s a good record - more so with a little more attention.
Pleasant enough
Pretty pleasant. The melancholy songs were the best, but nothing in particular really stuck out
Sounds good, but kinda boring
Pleasant enough but wouldn’t listen again.
Nice mellow soundscape
Hm, this album has some nice moments. I like the tone of his voice and some of the tracks. But there are a lot of covers and the sound becomes very dreary quite quickly it's far from uplifting and some of these covers seems a bit like why bother? Shame because I'm sure I liked one of his other albums but not exactly sure why this is on this list.
I have really liked some Gene Clark stuff in the past, a couple of these tickled my fancy but overall found some of it a little beige. Wish I could give a 3.5 Strength of Strings (on a different album) is a banger
It’s ok. A little sleepy, but not bad.
3.2 - "Gene, honey, we all brought you here - and we don't want to think of this as an intervention but more of a conversation with people who love you. We know how much you love Bob Dylan. In fact, you've built a very successful career around playing Dylan's music and aping his songwriting style. However, all of us here agree that your love has turned into an obsession. Gene, it's 1971. You've been living in Dylan's shadow for almost a decade. This last record you put out - why did you cover 'Tears of Rage'? And that song 'For A Spanish Guitar' isn't you but yet another attempt to make yourself into Bob Dylan. Honey, don't you think it's time you try and assert your own musical identity? Gene, please! Gene, don't walk away. Gene?!"
Pleasant but unmemorable early seventies country-rock.
Kende dit nog helemaal niet! Doet me een beetje denken aan Bob dylan
Ik dacht tijdens de eerste drie nummers: ja lekker, beetje Bob Dylan vibes en daar hou ik wel van. Daarna vond ik het repetitief worden en toen was ik er wel weer klaar mee.
Ja prima album, luisterde lekker weg op de fiets
Not bad. Not what I expected from an album of the year in the Neatherlands. Not memorable for me in the context of this exercise.
Why is it that so many solo works from artists previously in big groups from the sixties/early seventies settle on this same exact folk/country/rock blend? It’s not even a bad thing, or a bad execution of that sound in the least, but it’s just not that exciting anymore.
Completely inoffensive acoustic ballads.Nothing that interests me thiugh.
Singersongwriter-Americana, vleugje country erin, muziek om te draaien in je blokhut wanneer je net een uurtje hout hebt staan hakken of hebt staan vissen in de beek. Maar net als die beek kabbelt het een beetje en zit er niks spannends tussen.
Ik heb pillen nodig. Ga nu overal Bob Dylan muziek in horen. Wel zonder de stem van Bob. Dat moet je waarderen.
Hij zit weer op het dak, waarop hij elk jaar wel weer een keer zit. Met zijn gitaar, zestien sigaretten, een zee van tijd. First Helmerstreet downstairs. Album uit een tijd dat je nog gewoon een album kon maken met superrustige countrypop-achtige singer-songwriter muziek a la James Taylor. Stem doet me denken aan Douwe Bob, mondharmonica aan Bob Dylan, geluid aan James Taylor. Zolderkamergemijmer van een boomer. Ach ja, als je er eenmaal in zit, dan is het toch wel prima moet ik zeggen. Maar wederom een doorsnee 3tje.
Pleasant but I don't like it enough to buy the CD
Enjoyed this more than I anticipated, not going to change anyone's life but some chilled country-folk
Singer/songwriter, lidt country/folk-vibes
Not bad. Folksy vibes
Meh :|
Pretty well produced. Very clear, modern sounding. Low key acoustic for a rainy day. Probably a little too country for me to actually put on, but some nice tracks here and there.
Another album that's just fine
Another refreshing and peaceful jaunt through late 60's / early 70's singer / songwriter music. Interesting that he's from the Byrds and clearly contributed much
6/10 i will probably forget about this album very soon but i enjoyed the listen.
The last song was the best song and the mediocre Bob Dylan cover was probably the second-best song. 5/10
Nice album but nothing great
Poco originale
Eh. It was good.
There's no reason to give the Brits monopoly rights to cornily oblique quotations of country music. Such is the lesson of White Light. I found the album growing on me, the vocal stylings becoming less dorky and more singular. I'm still standoffish about Byrdsville, but 1975 is plenty strong as an original and closer.
I hear a lot of what influenced Petty here.
This album is an interesting combination of country and 60s folk music. Those genres are not ones that I particularly enjoy, but Gene Clark does a good job with it. The album features a backing band, but it's entirely focused on Clark and his vocals. It's well-executed, though it's not really my thing 3/5
Прослушано! Мелодично, спокойной но скучновато.
Solid Effort
Härlig singer-songwriter. Skulle passa bra att laga eller äta mat till.
Rating: 6/10
Enjoyed the beginning, but got bored after a bit. Not bad 3/5
Country. Aburrido.
Right in the middle for me. Nothing too stand out but definitely not bad
Very nice folk rock album...quietly powerful. 3.5 stars
I thought I'd enjoy this less than I did. It was an entertaining listen and happy to know who Gene Clark is now.
pretty easy listening, folk guitar. Mid Fav song: for a spanish guitar least fav song: stand by me
Pretty good nothing memorable
I honestly don't remember what this sounded like it was not that long ago
Maneirin
This is a weird one. Gene Clark has a nice voice, and the backing musicians are terrific, but on first listen (I've never heard this before at all), his songs seem overwrought and wordy. But I also get the impression that this may be one of those records that grows on you over time.
It's pretty good. Not amazing, but not bad. 3/5
Soporific.
Some really nice tracks. But not really my thing
I know Gene's history with the Byrds and have always wanted to give his solo work a listen. I was pleased to see it pop up on my list. Though this album wasn't popular in the US, it did chart (maybe number 1?!) in the Netherlands when it was released. This reminds me of a slower country rock (perhaps leaning a little more towards country). Not necessarily my style, but I definitely recognize it for what it is and for Gene's contributions to the music world. 3/5
69/100: This album makes me want to listen to the Buddy more. I really liked how soft and folk-y this album was—it was a really easy listen. With that being said, I think it was almost too soft and too easy of a listen. This album doesn’t really do much, make much of a statement, or even have any memorable songs on it. All said though, Gene Clark’s voice is really nice—I honestly wish Bob Dylan sounded more like him, keeping his own songwriting abilities though obviously. What does give me hope about this album—well less about this album and more about Gene Clark himself—is that this album has the sound of a talented musician on the tale end of his career. I’ve never listened to the Byrds before, but this album sounds exactly like a mediocre solo album that would have been produced by a previous member of a much better band. Hopefully there are some Byrds albums in this project, because I look forward to them!
I was hoping for a lot more from this considering Clark’s songwriting with the Byrds (Eight Miles High is one of my favorite songs). The opening tracks I really liked, but then it felt repetitive. I hear future Uncle Tupelo / Jay Farrar in these songs.
Good singer/songwriter album. One that would probably get a much higher rating if my parents played it more and I was more familiar with it. But overall I liked it, and will probably revisit again in the future.
Just an easy listening album.
Prefs: The Virgin, White Light, Once in a Hundred, For a Spanish Guitar, 1975 Moins pref: Because of You
Not a big fan of the Byrds, so not a big fan of this
Mellow and mildly pleasant, if a little bland.
interesting for an album to have a song "1975" that's released 4 years before the actual date... and the song seemingly has zero to do with the actual date. urgh. But it songs pretty interesting. double argh.
Evoking a little simon & garfunkel folk (without harmonies) and a little bob dylan... his voice in interesting and the song lyrics are engaging. Unfortunately nothing seems to have enough of a hook or some memorable to raise it higher. Still an enjoyable listen.
I was confused by the first few songs because I thought this was going to be *Roy* Clark. Once I adjusted my expectations I was pleasantly surprised. Nothing real stand out or groundbreaking but the whole album was soothing and easy to listen to. 3.5 stars
Because of you. Great Tune. As for the rest, it is pretty average
Not much to say about this one, it’s pretty boring
Pretty enjoyable. Solid folk album all the way through.
Grew on me. Definitely requires being in the mood for it for my tastes.The second half brought it up from a 2 in my opinion.
On White Light, Gene Clark provides further proof that he was the backbone of the revolutionary Byrds immersion into country music, as he uses his compositional skill to good use and hone his craft on the road to making his masterpiece No Other. Favorites: The Virgin, White Light, One in a Hundred, For a Spanish Guitar, Tears of Rage.
Pretty decent Americana folky country. Not much more to add 🤷
This was a good album. I enjoyed it. Not sure what makes it worthy of the list, but it was something I had never heard of before - so it was worth the time.
C'est un bon album, belle voix et bonne reprise 3.5
Gene Clark is the former Byrds guy. Not a big fan of the Byrds jingle jangle. This is more laid back Dylanesque country folk with lots of harmonica. Nothing jumps out at you but it is pretty mellow and chilled. Hard to dislike. 3.5
Folk estadounidense. Ni fu ni fa.
Fine, has some really nice melodies, but there's a lot of fluff in there too.
This may have been the singular most boring album I've heard. It wasn't bad music, just dull.
Hmm, not sure what's so special about this. It's ok but didn't really grab me. Fave is probably Winter In. Looks like I've got another Gene Clark on my todo list as well.
Solid music and vocals, but too country for my tastes.
A pleasant and relaxing listen, but I wouldn't be able to pick a single song out of a lineup
Classic singer/songwriter vibes from this one. Very soft and mellow throughout. I thought a lot about Gordon Lightfoot and James Taylor while listening (with a hint of Dylan in there as well). "For A Spanish Guitar" and "One in A Hundred" were personal favorites, but every track was pretty solid. Nothing crazy impressive or innovative that will make me remember it necessarily, but I could see myself throwing it on in the background in the future as it is pretty relaxing overall. 3/5. NOTE: I had completely forgotten that I had already heard an album by Gene Clark while going through this list called "No Other". That's typically a bad sign, but it's been a long time since I gave it a listen so it's not surprising. My thoughts on this album are a bit more positive than that one, but I think of both as not much more than solid background music.
Didn't care for this much
Nice numbers in the vein of Neil Young
Gene Clark is an unfamiliar name, and the only track that I knew from the album ("Stand by Me") is a cover of a song I've heard from other artists. The two tracks I rated the highest reminded me of other artists. "White Light" reminded me of Gordon Lightfoot. "For a Spanish Guitar" reminded me of James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James". "Tears of Rage" reminded me of the Jayhawks. Overall the album was good. It sounded a little like some old-school country music, but not quite. A solid 3 stars
forgettable
It was just fine... nothing special.
Audição agradável de folk, rock com tranquilidade.
This didn't really do it for me, which I think it more down to the genre than anything. One thing I will praise is the production, sounding really crisp. Ok.
nära en fyra. några riktigt goa låtar.
As far as boring singer songwriter album goes this one is pretty decent. The Byrds guy.
Pretty wonderful country album. Never heard of gene clark, but his singing and the lyricism are great. The couple covers are a neat spin. The ranging instrumentals gives this album an enjoyable listen. 7.4/10
kinda neat
Good tunes but a bit long and dry
I have never heard of Gene Clark, nor this album, so I'm going into this completely green. With Tomorrow is making me sad. I hated that first song, but track 2 and the more upbeat track 3 (white light) is making me warm up to it. Not a fan of track 5. Tracks 2-4 were solid though. This reminds me so much of James Taylor. I like For A Spanish Guitar. Not a fan of 1975, and I'm soooo not a fan of Stand By Me covers. Meh. I like Ship Of The Lord. Overall, I think this one was okay. Fairly mellow, good for background listening. A couple of tracks made me the good kind of sad.
fine but gets a bit samey
Gene Clark sounds like a less nasally bob Dylan which is fine, but the music as a whole wasn’t as good as Dylan’s peak folk music. Still easy listening tho even if it felt long and sorta repetitive. Fav: tears of rage
Buena voz de un buen compositor, con canciones a medio tiempo, tranquilas de escuchar y con un tono reposado e íntimo. Para escuchar atentamente y disfrutar de su escucha
A delightful folky journey
At its best it kind of feels like a Neil Young album, but even then it just makes me want to go listen to Neil Young because I would have a better time.
6/10
Pretty guitar lines, good lyrics
Folk estadounidense. Ni fu ni fa.
OK se era bob dylan non mi sarei quasi accorto della differenza, pero' limite mio ammetto un po' tutto uguale sto folk dai
Eh, this didn't grab me even after 3 listens. I had Gene Clark's "No Other" a week or two ago and that was great, but nothing from "White Light" is really making an impact. Fave track - "1975" maybe? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Buen disco, cultura general
Un disc de folk rock intimista, crepuscular com la portada. Meritori, però res espectacular. Entenc l'aura que sembla ha envoltat a l'artista des dels dies de The Byrds, però el disc està molt lluny del que jo calificaria com a "essencial", certament
Good songs
Sort of Grateful-Deadish, smooth tunes.
Great album Added to my "country chill" playlist.
Lovely album worthy of more listens before I die 3.5 🌟
Lugn country
3,7 Vibe mcvibing. Ja geniet hier wel Van hoor. Where my love lies asleep 😴
gene clark en gene vette! Nene jokeske mooi rustig album maar gaf me niets speciaals, ik heb al vaker zo een albums beluisterd. MAAAR die where my love lies asleep hits me hard
Pleasant enough but unremarkable. 3*
Not bad very of its time
Great songwriting and guitar on this record. A lot of modern country influences can be heard in the riffs and structure of these songs. I'm a sucker for some good harmonica too, which this is loaded with. For something better though, I would just stick with Bob Dylan.
All songs kind of sounded the same, I like more diversity. Still a good album and super chill. Listened to it while doing math homework
Not really my cup of tea but all songs were quite relaxing
I really enjoyed this. For A Spanish Guitar was a particular favourite! The remastered edition on Apple Music went on a bit long, but overall it was enjoyable and may find its way in the collection eventually!
This sounds like the type of music dad likes. It's not necessarily my thing, but it reminds me of him.
Can't say I've ever heard of Gene Clark, but it was a pleasant enough early 70s sound.
Interessante. Tem um cover bom de Stand by Me (outro cover presente no álbum é "Tears of Rage", escrita por Bob Dylan para The Band. Álbum curto, apenas 34:58.
2nd - 5th July 2021 Started listening at home but due to the wedding and coopy and jevans coming to stay it was finished in London on the Monday. I loved the first Gene Clark album I was given on here and I really liked this one too. He's a wonderful songwriter in the vein of Dylan and while his musical technicality is sometimes lacking his voice and the songs more than make up for it.
Very mellow and Nice
Great voice, but very uninteresting music unfortunately.
Solid artist, james taylor type sound. Ok songs
Country rock - upbeat
I think I tend to feel music more than I listen to the lyrics, so it's harder for me to appreciate Gene Clark. When I stop to check out the lyrics, they are close to poetry and quite evocative. "From a Spanish Guitar" for example is an impressive bit of writing. Musically it all kind of runs together for me, pleasant but maybe a little too close to others in the genre.
Nice and mellow man :)
A hidden gem. This is real 70s singer/songwriter though it was a commercial flop. Country/folk melancholy. Best Tracks: The Virgin, With Tomorrow, Tears of Rage
Were it not for this App I would've never listened to this LP. I had to google his name to learn he was from the Byrds. Even then, while I knew there was a band that spells Birds with a "y", aside from Eight Miles High and their covers of Mr. T Man and Turn Turn Turn I really don't know them. I suppose that Crosby was the only legacy Byrd to become a household name (Perhaps Gram Parsons also is; I suppose it depends on your household) White Light is a very enjoyable listen. I was well into the album and fully expecting not to recognize any of the songs and then his cover of Stand By Me pleasantly surprised me. Gene is very talented. It's a shame the vast majority will never hear it.
Didn’t hate it, didn’t love it, I would get on an elevator if it was playing so there’s that
that stereotypical (in my mind) seventies artist. Gave me that Bob Dylan / Paul Simon feel. But, just nothing there for me to say "I gotta hear me more Gene Clark" so I give it three acoustic coffee house jam sessions.
Nice vibes.
Nice collection of songs, will definitely listen again
Pleasant and rambling country rock. A little like a more churchy Townes Van Zandt, albeit the songwriting isn't up to that quality (then again, who's is?). I didn't mind this, an amiable companion to a wet weekend but hardly setting the world alight.
Solid 70s soft rock
Gene Clark was a member of the Byrds. This is his second solo album. It did really badly in the US, but was voted album of the year (!) in the Netherlands.
Decent folk album. Definitely an oldie so I don’t really sway towards it but it was good background music. Lean on me is the track that stands out.
Not my style but I can see how it's good
It’s fine. A bit rambling but completely inoffensive. I’d throw it on in the background.
THIS ONE was neil young vibes
Hadn't heard anything by Gene Clark prior to this; not even very familiar with The Byrds outside of their big hits. I thought there was a lot of beautiful stuff on this album and fairly engaging musically for a singer/songwriter-centric work. I really liked his version of "Tears of Rage"; lots of other standout songs including "The Virgin" and "For A Spanish Guitar".
It's a folk thing. It's fine. I have no feelings on it.
lovely
Calming country tones
Good! Reminded me of Bob Dylan a little
Found it to be okay listening, not much groundbreaking here, nice Stand by Me cover
not as good as Joni Mitchell’s Blue
Boring ahhh
Pleasant enough, but really quite dull. 3/10
Boring.
Boring
Generic and bland American country. 2/5
This feels like on of those albums that is an obligation to listen to. Gene Clark from The Byrds. However, I just didn’t like it. It felt bland and contrived. It seems like it was just trying to fit the mold of the singer-songwriter of the day.
70’s folk/rock/country is not really my first choice if I’m at the old jukebox, but it wasn’t terrible. 2.5⭐️
After four Byrds albums already, this album is utterly inessential.
How many pleasant but inessential solo albums from guys in popular 60s and 70s bands must we endure?!?!
I found it dull and a bit dreary at times. It wasnt horrendous or anything I mean he can sing but no its not for me.
This isn't horrible. It's a little bit boring though. Sort of grew on me rather than got worse but not my jam.
Not a bad album. Very mellow. Prefer it to the byrds albums.
Enjoyable generally but not something I'm coming back to.
Initially was going to give it one star but it grows on you after a few listens. Still, not my kind of music and no tracks that I would want to revisit. 2⭐️
This album might make sense in the Norwegian list of 1001 albums, but not a chance everywhere else. Just another damn Byrds entry as far as I'm concerned. 1975 was a good closer, and it's nice the album was short, but truly an inconsequential listen. 2/5
Was this supposed to be good? I might have got the wrong album.
Relaxed folksy dude
Beige
He's a good lyricist but I didn't find this particularly memorable
Much softer than No Other
Yeah, it has it's moments but overall not that interesting.
Only the last two tracks really made me take notice, and one of those was a Dylan cover.
My first thought was "who does Bob Dylan impressions in 1971?" and the answer is obviously the guy who covered Mt Tambourine Man.
Another pretty boring album. Sounds like a more country version of Bob Dylan with some good instrumentation here and there but nothing noteworthy
Kind of boring hippie music. The mood is always so sugar sweet melancholic but not in a nice way...
I've heard the name Gene Clark - but only from his participation in the Byrds. So I am excited to see what his solo stuff is like. Thoughts after listening 3 times ... Oh, ok - this is VERY folky. Not as much of the psychedelic folk-rock stuff that the Byrds did. I hear some Fred Neil inspiration on some of these songs - but can't find any reference to that connection online. Also - maybe a little bit of Gordon Lightfoot and Simon and Garfunkel. But I don't think any of these songs are as good as the songs I know from those other artists. It's not bad - I just don't think the vocals or music or lyrics are as compelling as those others. It all has a bit of a plodding along feel to it - whereas those others create more excitement and interest. Also very melancholy. I would also suspect that Wilco/Jeff Tweedy has taken some inspiration from him - but those guys have a much more varied and interesting sound - since they are combining so many influences into a unique style. The song "Because of You" was the first one that grabbed me on the first pass through. I noticed he is doing a cover of a Bob Dylan song ("Tears of Rage") - which is not surprising since The Byrds did a bunch of Bob Dylan songs. But I don't know Bob's version - so I can't compare. It's all less than 35 minutes so it goes by pretty quickly. I ended up liking only 3 songs on this - "With Tomorrow", "Because of You" and "Tears of Rage". A lot of this just didn't grab me too much. Liked songs on Spotify: 3/9 Rating: 2/5
It was fine, but every song sounded the exact same which got old fast.
This is a country folk album that came across as more country to me. There was some twanging and use of harmonica (which I'm mostly turned off by every time I hear it used somewhere). I like the introspective sound of folk, which I thought came across well in the songs "The Virgin" and "For A Spanish Guitar". Otherwise, this album was just so so.
Nice easy listening for me, but entirely unmemorable
I did like the folk-infused country sound. Some pretty moments; nice chord progressions. But the energy was very mid, and the lyrics didn't engage me; I found it very dull.
When songs skewed a little more country, I could almost enjoy this - like a Dylan who can sing better with a twang to the music. But when things skewed more folky, it became a slog with vocals that started to occasionally veer into whiny territory. Solidly meh.
This didn’t do much for me, but maybe I’ll try it again another time.
Not horrible, but a bit on the boring side.
I listened to it!!!
Little bit slow and boring for me.
28/06/2026 I feel this was so non descript that I cannot even remember it! Shame. Spotify listeners: 106.9k
A country album from the 70s that was commercially unsuccessful? Why??
- Okay, first, I really dislike how he holds and drags out the n's and m's when he sings. His singing voice is pretty unmemorable and doesn't have much range. Unfortunately, there's just no real charisma in it, and if you aren't a very good singer or have really nice vocal tone, it kind of needs something to make up for it. - I wasn't invested enough to want to actively listen, so I didn't really take in the lyrics. I know that's supposed to be the most interesting part, but I missed it. - There are a couple highlights on here, I guess, but it is mostly just kind of there and dull. I would probably enjoy it more around a campfire, but just listening to it at home was a let down... - I guess it's a 1.5... I don't really see a reason that I would ever choose to listen to this over other albums. I'll round up because I didn't actively want to turn it off, my cat came and asked for some love during it, and even though I don't like the harmonica very much, I found it was played well.
Music for people who think Bob Dylan is too spicy
Mehhh. Not bad. 2.5 rounded down to 2.
not for me
Perfectly pleasant, if a little lacking in inspiration. When you consider this year also gave us Joni Mitchel - Blue, John Prine - John Prine, Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate, and Nick Drake - Bryter Layter, you do have to consider that it was probably middle of the road even back then.
It’s like Bob Dylan but Bore DiYawn.
Early 70s singer-songwriter country rock with a guitar and harmonica just isn't a genre that I relate to easily. I'm sorry to say that my experience of this album was largely about hoping it would end soon. The guitar-playing here is nice, though too often eclipsed by the vocals. It's a good record for people who like records like this. 3 stars
First song was actually pretty good. But the rest was pretty underwhelming.
His cadence and inflections remind me a bit of Dylan, which is not a bad thing to me. I was into it, at first, but then it kind of just dragged. Because have to give whole stars I can't give it 2.5 so in this case I rounded down.
Not to my liking overall. But I did not find it bothersome.
I mean it's alright. Bob Dylany kind of bland country, folky, rootsy ballads. Very inessential. Not interesting enough to stick in the mind or make an impression. The songs kind of just happen and then they're done. They're performed well and all that, it's just... bland. It's not a painful experience to listen to, it's more like you forget you're listening to it while it's playing. Very difficult to find anything to say about this. Whoever compiled this list must have been very easily pleased.
Surprise! More Byrds! The music equivalent of tap water
muy tranqui. lindo para poner de fondo mientras haces resumenes (lo que yo hice por supuesto)
Boring...
Very slow. It get tiring very quickly. Wouldn't listen again.
I feel bad saying it, but there's a reason that of all of his contemporaries (Dylan, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, etc), I can see why he doesn't have the name recognition that they do. Inoffensive, but missing the gravitas that they had.
Officially 75% of the way through this list! “Like all of his post-Byrds records, it did very poorly on the US charts”. Oh man I’m sure I’ll just *love* this one. “The Virgin” had me confirming all my preconceptions early on, but then “With Tomorrow” had me easing off the gas a bit. I’m a sucker for a contemplative acoustic ballad sandwiched between two more lively tracks. Unfortunately this would be the only highlight of the album. It took until “For A Spanish Guitar” for me to really bat an eye again. Most of this was a slog through unremarkable soft rock ballads. “Tears Of Rage” had the same effect, clawing at my waning attention enough for me to remember it. The “Stand By Me” cover was completely phoned in. He brought nothing unique to the table. I was good and done by then, only pushing through the last few songs on sheer willpower. I am uninspired. Lowly 2/5, almost a 1/5
Boring, Dylan-biting.
Not for me
The Byrd has flown the nest.
No es que este mal, pero no es nada destacable. No se si es country la palabra, pero es tranquilo, melancolico... No suena mal pero antes que esto te escucgas a Bod Dylan, Bruce o cualquiera de los grandes
i cannot think of a better album to differentiate folk from country. Clark kinda sounds like Dylan, but this isn’t folk. one of the few country albums i’ve listened to all the way through
Meh
I wanted to like this, but it's boring as shit. Part of me wanted to give this a 3 but then with a few tracks to go I kept looking at how many songs were left...which, for me, is just a sign of being less than a 3. I didn't really enjoy much of it....there wasn't a song or two that stuck with me and that I'd want to revisit. Really cool album cover though.
was in 3 territory until i had to suffer through stand by me
2.0 - Weak
So this is what Bob Dylan would sound like if he could sing... Still playing that damn harmonica though.
It was Ok, wouldn't seek it out, but enjoyed it while it was on.
It was fine, got really old and "samey" for me after a while. Also was this just mixed poorly? The harmonica was so loud and vocals so quiet at times that it was hard to completely hear everything. Pretty meh from me overall
Fairly boring 60's folk rock from a member of The Bryds. Sounds a bit like a budget Neil Young.
meh
1001 albums to hear before you die for country reasons 84# sure.. another country digestible country album, with harmonicas and all. Weepy yey I feel that if this had Neil young or bob dylan name on the cover i'd give it at least more 10 points, just cause i'm influenceable like that. This is a nothing burger for me.
No es mi estilo
A boring album that landed somewhere between country, 70's acoustic folk and sleep. I usually like this type of singer/song writer style, but this one missed me.
En del var ok. Lite tråkigare Dylan. Men sen fanns det ju också låtar som Stand by me-covern.
Trevligt men ganska tråkigt.
tråkigt :(
Borde verkligen göra ett bingo för singer-songwriteralbum släppta mellan 65 och 78. 🟪 "Gipsy" 🟪 Child girl 🟪 freedom 🟪 färg/sad eyes 🟪. Ah där har vi ju nästan bingo på en gång. Tar gärna emot tips. Mäktigt att de opålitliga holländarna tyckte detta var årets album 1971. "We hebben Bob Dylan te gast in ons huis.". Men som de säger i låglandet : "Dit is een middelmatig album.". Bjääääring ✅
Irritante stem, hijgerig. Die laatste woorden aan het eind van de zin die er niet vol volume uit komen met je kin omhoog zingend. Muzikaal is het niet interessant. Minimalistisch is niet erg maar betekend niet dat het saai moet zijn.
Best raar dat dit album erin staat, zeker als je het stukje leest onder wikipedia, dit album is nooit echt een groot succes geweest, toch moet je het kennelijk geluisterd en staat het in de lijst. Waar ik me vooral aan stoor is de mondharmonica, het album is ermee doordrenkt en het is erg herhalend met het zelfde techniekje. Het doet me erg denken aan de trucjes die ik doe wanneer ik zelf mondharmonica speel, misschien dat ik t daarom zo stom vind. Het eerste nummer is wel aardig, tweede ook wel maar namate het album doorkabbelt wordt het wel steeds minder interessant. Die stand by me cover had ook niet gehoeven.
Honestamente creí que iba a llegar a escuchar un increíble álbum de Folk, sobretodo cuando leí que el responsable de este LP (Gene Clark) formó parte de la legendaria banda The Byrds. Sin embargo, además de la producción (la cuál es increíblemente buena), e interpretaciones destacadas caractertísticas del género; esto no suena más que a un pastiche de Bob Dylan. Sin embargo, no alcanza a tener el peso que las canciones de Zimmerman pueden llegar a tener. Me gustó, pero preferiría estar escuchando Bob Dylan. Esto es aún más cierto en las primeras tres canciones del disco. De hecho una de las mejores canciones del LP pertenece a Bob Dylan, "Tears of Rage". Más adelante podemos escuchar como Clark encuentra su propia voz, sin embargo, no logra llegar a los altos emocionales esperables de un buen álbum de Country. En los momentos más "eléctricos" del trabajo, Clark reminece a canciones escritas por George Harrison, mostrando un sonido poco auténtico incluso para el tiempo en que se estreno este LP. Pistas destacadas White Light One in a Hundred
“It achieved success only in the Netherlands, where Rock critics also voted it album of the year.” Excuse me? I’m just whelmed here. Thanks Gene.
Sick album cover
Some songs sound country and others sound Bob Dylan-y
There were only a couple of tracks that really stood out and I wouldn’t be able to remember which ones they were.
Boring
Eh
On paper, I should like this because it reminds me of MJ Lenderman, and I love looking at works that inspired my favorite music, but somethings just not clicking. His voice puts me to sleep or something.
Nicht mein Stil
Мене не зачепив альбом. Є непогані пісні, але якось після нього взагалі не залишилось післясмаку.
Якось нудно і дефолтно дуже.
Good album with cover of “Stand by me” from the former Byrd
Sigh. Actually, yawn. Seventies signer-songwriter of minor fame and zero solo-success. Points for quality, but that's it.
NO. MORE. FUCKING. BYRDS.
I don’t know a little to stylish
Album 140. White Light — Gene Clark (1971) I had higher expectations when I put on this country/folk album. Unfortunately, it was super forgettable and mediocre. 2/5 No liked songs
Neither here nor there on this. Maybe has become so imitated that it sounds uninteresting? Unsure. Might go back and listen to the Byrds. Guy can obvs sing and play, just ain't my thing I think.
Album No. 0184 on my list. This is my second (and last) Gene Clark album, and what can I say: I don't mind, actually. "White Light" may very well be the most boring album I've encountered on this list so far. It's not a bad album - I've heard much worse. But it's so remarkably unspectacular, it's hard to believe. The music is rather boring - very straightforward, simple folk stuff, but without any intimacy to it. The lyrics are, well, fine, I guess. Classic singer-songwriter stuff, but without anything interesting to them. This is whole album is really peak okay music. I'm sorry, Gene Clark probably poured his heart into this, but I just... it just doesn't get to me. I'll add "With Tomorrow", and "Because Of You" to my playlist (I didn't find anything special about them to be honest, but they're the two most played pieces of "White Light" on Spotify. 2/5 stars.
I'm bored
not for me,
Slow and sedate. A little like some chilled out Stones at times 2/5
OK.
Rather boring
There are a lot better folk albums than this
I understand why this did poorly in the US and don't understand why it did well elsewhere. I like the choice of instruments and his voice is good, but it all sounds the same to me.
This is a fairly sedate folk pop record of which there were hundreds at the time. I suppose it’s soothing perhaps calming but nothing really stuck out and by the end I forgot that I was listening to it.