Reviews (page 7 of 8)
2.5
The most interesting thing about this is that the lead singer was in a slightly less boring group.
Понравилась Tears of Rage, все остальное чисто колхозная тема. Не скажу, что это плохо, но при этом вообще не моë. Такое можно с кайфом послушать только при особенном антураже
Bit of a snoozefest
Was a 3 until I got to the worst cover of “Stand by me” I’ve ever heard
2.5 stars. not sure how often id listen but it wasn't bad
Others did this better
country, 1971 -> 2
A very meh album overall. Not surprising it wasn't a hit anywhere but the Netherlands. Tears Of Rage is the best song on by far, and that's to be expected since it's a Dylan song. The rest? Forgettable.
Nice music. Lovely music. Boring music... Another one for the category of "nothing music"
Meh
kind of generic
It's boring, unremarkable folk albums like this that make this list hard to plod through at times.
En ihan ymmärrä tätä. Hyvin kiteyttää mies ja kitara -genren, toki sliipattuja biisejä. Niin sliipattuja, etten oikein pääse pintaa syvemmälle.
Honestly this record felt kind of boring to me. I'm not sure why it made it on this list. It feels like a copycat Bob Dylan or a John Prine, or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. It just didn't really do it for me.
Really quite boring. Apparantly this was big in Holland, I'm not sure what they were smoki...oh wait.
Marginally better than that Byrds album I had to trudge through, but it's close.
Godgloeiende wat is dit saai zeg. Abnormaal.
I love singer songwriters, especially of this era. There are things to like about this album. I do like Clark's almost idiotically simple approach to the music. The instrumentation is minimal and makes for a great dinner party or coffeehouse vibe. But ultimately, it's just as vapid as it sounds. The poetry is middling. The Tears of Rage cover just makes me want to listen to Dylan or The Band. That's ultimately the problem. Gene Clark is just DULL. His voice is timid, his guitar playing is both too proficient to be raw and too sloppy to be the focus. His orchestration feels simple because he's simple but it's like he's trying to hide from it.
A little boring...
I went into this completely blind. I’d never really listened to Gene Clark before — then realised he was in The Byrds. And honestly, at this point in the challenge, it feels like there are far too many Byrds-related albums on the list. This one just didn’t grab me. It feels very samey throughout — mid-tempo, introspective, and drifting along without much variation. I kept waiting for something to lift it, but it never really arrived. For me, it lacks urgency and bite. It leans heavily into that earnest, rootsy singer-songwriter territory. At times it feels like a stripped-back, softer blueprint for artists who would come later — but without the dynamism. Being a huge Springsteen fan, I couldn’t help thinking this felt like a poor man’s version of that heartland storytelling — similar themes, but without the punch or the hooks. Favourite tracks: “With Tomorrow” and “White Light” stand out. There’s a bit more melody and shape to these, and they’re the reason this scrapes a 2/5 rather than lower. Least favourite: If I’m honest, most of the rest of the album blends into one long, indistinct listen. Album artwork: Pretty average, nothing especially striking or memorable. Overall, it’s not terrible, just dull. And that’s worse. It’s another one ticked off the list, but not one I’ll be returning to.
Nice lyrics but limited in singing. Just a bit too bland and nice. I did enjoy For A Spanish Guitar, but the rest of the album is inoffensively bland.
At the start of this I thought it was ok, but god it's so boring. Sorry Gene. It sounds well put together and his voice is nice but it's so forgettable. The cover of stand by me was really bad too save annoyed me
Have had three (four including Morrissey) solo male artists all of varying quality. Devendra Banhart was insufferable, Bill Callahan was a four star serenade and Gene Clark was nothing to right home about.
"White Light" is the second solo album by Gene Clark, former member of The Byrds. This folk rock singer-songwriter performed poorly on US charts as a solo artist. While not outright bad, this album is rather boring and seemingly uninspired.
meh
Another background music album. Very pleasant, but nothing jumped out at me. Probably good for a homework playlist or something. I feel like I must be missing context for these albums. But hey, this is 1001 Albums - you gotta come hard.
I’d play this album for background music but actively listening to it is not for me. There was more than once that I was hoping for a pickup in the tempo or a key change because I thought that’s what the song and album needed, but it never came. This is one of those albums that I question why it’s on the list. It’s not bad music by any means, I just don’t see the significance right away. I was sitting on a three, but the cover of Stand By Me was not it, and frankly why even try to cover that masterpiece? The Opening Day/Winter In combo was also trippy.
Not sure why this is on the list. It doesn't feel innovative or inspiring. Wikipedia is saying that this was not well received in the the US, but did great in the Netherlands. I guess that means we'll be seeing a Drake Bell album on here do to his success in Mexico? Nothing wrong with the album. Just boring. I take back my previous statement. There is something wrong with this album. It's too long.
- slow and long not a recipe for something that Trevor likes - Yeah not too into this but I appreciate the talent
- feels like classic 70s singer-songwriter - nothing about it really stands out to me
Early folk rock? Not bad, not really anything stand out either
C'était long et plate en tabarnak.
This certainly is a guy with a guitar.
Folk music. Sounds like Bob Dylan.
Generic and boring album, nothing interesting at all. Probably just a waste of time.
A bit like Bob Dylan... but worse.
Alright, just a bit bland and boring.
Easy listening. Fairly uninteresting. The Bob Dylan harmonica is tough to listen to.
beetje Amerikaans boer
I prefer Glen Campbell's style
Solid jams with words that aren’t as deep.
Ganske uinteressant. Holdt nesten på å hørra på bonus tracksene også, men heldigvis sjekka eg wikipedia akkurat i tide
schnarchig
fine
Very calming. Quite forgettable though.
Bastante aburrido. Nada rescatable en un álbum que parece lo que te sacaría una IA si le pides algo de este tipo, con Stand By Me incluido.
I must have heard Gene before but really can’t remember. This is a bit too country and middle of road for me. Feels like the kind of thing that would really have been on the radio in the US in the early 70s rather than the psychedelic rock and soul stuff that younger people like me revere from that era. Inoffensive but kind of like Nilsson just not my sort of thing. Gave up at “Stand by Me”. Yuck.
Boring.
ну фолк рок, в целом нормас, но долго, затянуто и бла бла
алкоальбом: дед за рюмашкой начал петь катюшу
Учитесь, Meat Puppets, как правильно и красиво ПЕТЬ. Ещё б гармошки поменьше, а так прям вообще крепко, хоть и не совсем в мои музыкальные предпочтения вписывается. Хотя, overall, конечно скучновато. Как-то теперь начинаешь понимать, в чём соль Боба Дилана, в его хоть и отвратитльных эстетически, но живых интонациях. Ломаюсь между 2 и 3. Пусть будет 2, но на самом деле он хорош и на тройку.
Brutally dull. 70s singer/songwriter cliche.
Nice voice and melodies but a bit yo slow and folksy for me
Nej, kände ingenting. Men det var ju iaf uthärdligt.
det här var faktiskt inte så kul eller bra. Två covers dessutom. Hur har denna extremt ointressanta skiva hamnat på denna lista? Det känns otroligt. Fick inte ut nåt, extremt generiskt.
Kinda boring tbh, 2/5
An average folk rock/country album, containing a bunch of poetic songs. Nothing to write home about in my opinion, pretty bland and almost put me to sleep. Best: For a Spanish Guitar Worst: The Virgin Note: Spotify had the bonus tracks, I only listened to the original 9 songs.
Wasn’t completely horrible. But I’d rather not listen again given the choice. Had maybe one or two songs that were ok. Never was a Byrds fan, and this follows suit.
A bit dull and dreary.
At its best, folk music binds people together in communal union through the shared experience of the trials and tribulations of life, haunted by the spectre of the unknown. On White Light's titular track, Gene Clark reaches for this ideal, but his lyrics fail him. A lack of clarity permeates the rest of the record. Ill-defined boundaries leave Clark's ideas and melodies shapeless and formless; his intentions latch onto the closest floating concepts, before falling to the ground and pooling themselves into inconsequential puddles.
Well this has all the things going for it, doesn't it? Folk, singer/songwriter - 🤮 Country - 🤮 Dylan cover - 🤮 Boring, uninspiring, but thankfully short. 👍
+Spanish Guitar
This was just ok.
Listened to most of it, got the point. A blunt one that’s not one I’m interested in further.
I managed to get about halfway through before switching it off. I can understand that for fans of this genre it probably has significance, but it's not for me.
Pleasant, folky
But boring. Not me
Allemachtig! Gene! Je drijft me tot waanzin met dit gedweep!
Hated it, slow, dull, musically totally uninteresting. It was a chore to listen to this and I was glad when I got to the end. If I was listening to this on a record I would be constantly checking I was playing it at the right speed, as it sounds slowed down. It's like Bob Dylan if he had a stroke and was in recovery from some serious throat affliction. Some of the songs sound like he has his testicles in a vice, it's a strange, unnatural sound. It was actually too dull to even deserve a 1-star rating, so I decided on a 2. It was also mercifully short. Spotify had a whole load of "bonus" tracks, but I didn't want to punish myself, so I skipped them. This album made me want to go and eat some cheese, which I can only assume is due to the Dylanesque sound, as Bob Dylan always sounds like he's singing about cheese to my ears.
There are too many byrds albums on the list. No need for a solo album too.
Nothing special.
It’s okay I guess a bit bob dylan esque which makes sense from someone that was in the byrds, but this is so not worth the list we already have a tonne of byrds albums so to have a byrds related album is just a waste of space 2/5
Yeah, bit boring, innit?
Yeah it’s nice enough, probably could’ve died without hearing it.
5/10 boring country fold overall.
Nothing wrong with it. Just boring
A bit slow and 'samey'
Just totally bland and banal. Not awful but won’t ever think about it again.
Vaya rollazo. ¿Cómo puede ser que convierta la canción Stand By Me en un rollazo? No tiene perdón de Dios. No le pongo un 1 porque estamos en periodo navideño y mi propósito de hoy es decir cosas bonitas. La voz es bonita.
Meeeeh
No lo conocía. Veo que tiene un par de canciones famosas en este disco. A ver que tal. Pues al final, aburrimiento escuchable un 2 y gracias.
It's a boring kind of nice... I am sure that if I listened to it enough I would like it, but so far.... I'm just not feeling it. 2.5
I think I need a night light for this one. Pretty much a snoozer from start to finish with poor knock offs of classic Dylan songs.
White Light/White Noise
Exactly how I'd expect the solo album of one of the Byrds to sound. Pleasant enough, but not the most exciting and the Bob Dylan impression vocals are a bit cringe. Rating: 2/5 Playlist track: The Virgin Date listened: 25/06/23
Just straight up kind of boring. Nothing stands out here really. Not bad just not memorable. Didn’t realize how many of these guys were floating around in the 60s and 70s.
Vaya rollazo. ¿Cómo puede ser que convierta la canción Stand By Me en un rollazo? No tiene perdón de Dios. No le pongo un 1 porque estamos en periodo navideño y mi propósito de hoy es decir cosas bonitas. La voz es bonita.
Mixed bag. Enjoyed a couple of Dylanesque tracks. Didn't enjoy the more country / Paul Simonesque tracks. Inoffensive, but no desire to listen again.
It's not that it's bad. Just that it's boring
if I get really into the Byrd's then this will be higher on the list and worth a revisit. right now it feels kind of slow and plodding.
Enjoyable album to listen to while patching holes in walls but nothing really stood out beyond the stand by me cover
Singer-songwriter stuff from the early 70s. Yes, it is exactly how it sounds: folky with some country vibe, a bit self-important and utterly uninteresting. *sigh* 2/5
Mostly dull
A bit Dylan-y, not bad but not a personal favorite. I guess I don’t have much love for the harmonica. The standout on this album was Tears of Rage for me, it just hit me right where the other tracks sort of felt so background.
ну нет, слишком простенько
This was pretty nothing to me. Inoffensive, but nothing memorable. My favourite song was One in a Hundred.
Quite country. Nice slow listen. Didn't capture my attention.
Not gonna lie, this one was pretty fucking boring. The musical chops are there, but my attention isn’t.
Generic hippie guitar strumming.
Vond dit echt niet zo bijzonder. Er stond dat het alleen aansloeg in Nederland en dat snap ik dan ook weer niet helemaal
Dollar-store country stylings by a guy with a generic voice and nothing new to tell us. Sort of stuff you hear on a nondescript radio station passing through without leaving a lasting impression.
This was really boring, Dylan-lite. Voice isn't great, lyrics aren't great, music is not interesting in any way. All sounds very same-y, not unpleasant, just dull, 2/5.
Just boring
was kinda meh, real inoffensive hick music got tired of the harmonica real fast
not much going for it in terms of personal interest. soft, slow and mellow. probably a 2.5
Voice reminded me of James Taylor, song style reminded me of Neil Young. A bit country, a bit folk rock, it wasn't bad overall. It wasn't very memorable. The cover of "stand by me" was a surprise, but the original was better.
Not sure why this made the list. Nothing remarkable.
The inoffensiveness is offensive
Couldn't get into it. Meh
Kind of a snoozefest. Nothing stuck out to me on this one
Pleasant enough, but nothing grips me at all. I'd have preferred to listen to another ex-Byrd: David Crosby who just died in the week.
Not bad
Found this to be a pretty boring album unfortunately
Heard this before, hoping it would be of similar quality to "No Other". Unfortunately more like a 2nd-rate Dylan album. Starting to doubt the compiler of this list's definition of "essential"..
Somehow the album overall does not really have my attention. All the tracks seems flat / feels the same, resulting in a feeling of repetition. Favorite track, if I really have to choose, is probably “For a Spanish Guitar”. I dont see myself revisiting this album, at least for now (probably ever).
Meni mukavasti huomaamatta ohi. Ei tartuntapintaa omaan makuun.
Nmjaa
what the fuck bob
gaap
Mostly quite bland to be honest. Definitely not offensive or difficult to listen to but just not too much to remember from it. 4/10
p250. 1971. 2.5 stars. 70s country tinged Dylan wannabee, but without the standout tunes. It's perfectly acceptable, and he has a better voice than Dylan, but it's mostly typical early 70s bland singer/songwriter meandering.
Meh
Not my thing
Liked the first couple songs, dried up though towards the end.
Pleasant, but not very interesting to listen to. Like a poor man’s Jim Croce or James Taylor. It’s a no from me Dawg. Lot of stuff like this from this era that is sooo much better.
Not exactly terrible, but not memorable either. Another boiled celery album.
Didn't really enjoy this. Pretty good. Might listen again one day, but not eager.
folksy 60s ballads - not my wheelhouse
Ihan kuunneltava, mutta ei herättänyt sen suurempia tunteita.
Forgettable.
Meh
Terribly dull
Bargan basement Bob Dylan is the first thing that came to mind.
Ok. Slow and a little lifeless.
It was enjoyable enough, but there are better albums in this style out there that I'd rather be listening to. No songs stood out.
Bob Dylan and Tom Petty had a sad baby
Largely dull and forgettable
For some reason, this album reminded me of the Billy Jack films of the seventies. White Light isn't awful, it's just dull and unadventurous. Clearly Gene Clark could compose; he just never explored anything but soft folky tunes. Didn't add.
A Gene Clark album immediately following an album by The Byrds? And not just any album by The Byrds, literally the album they released after Gene Clark left them? Coincidence or collusion? Ooo it makes me wonder. Oh great, this is also a massive commercial and critical failure that made no ripples across the pond in North America... yeah this will be fun. Side rant: how is this my second Gene Clark album and I still haven't gotten any Led Zeppelin? I thought this list was going to be non-stop banging rad music. Wtf. Back to Gene now. Boring, boring boring. It bores in the morning. It bores in the evening. It bores me at suppertime.
Понравилась Because of You. Но больше мне сказать нечего. Все же для 1971 года далеко не инновационный альбом. Да и обязательным к прослушиванию я его назвать тоже не могу. Возможно, фолк-рок вообще просто не мое. А потому оценю как неплохо, но в этом списке мастодонтов музыки альбом получит от меня 4 из 10.
I'd never heard of Gene Clark a few months ago and now I've heard two of his albums. I preferred 'No Other' to this one - it's pleasant enough and soothing to listen to after a long day, but largely unremarkable. Can't really see why it's list-worthy. 2.5
Yawn.
Not bad, but also not interesting in any way. Bland. 2
I liked his voice but this album was way too much of the same. Favorite Tracks: For a Spanish Guitar, White Light, In Winter
country
An album best described as meh not a bad album but none of the songs make me want to listen to them again
A bit too country for me.
only listened to a bit. Nice enough
2/5 nothing much
Monotonous country folk rock album... There are some good tracks, but I didn't see anything special/so inovative in this record. I also thought the album is too long, with 51min. Almost lost interest before the end of it.
This could be any one of a million mediocre white dudes with an acoustic.
I did not enjoy this, it was almost a chore to listen to, not what I look for in music
It was fine! A little boring but nothing struck me as bad
More Byrds related stuff. Kind of sounds like a knock off Dylan.
Just not doing much for me. Gave it two tries, and lowered my rating from 3 to 2 on second listen.
This is like discount Dylan. Doesn’t do much for me.
It was inoffensive but nothing special
Vaya rollazo. ¿Cómo puede ser que convierta la canción Stand By Me en un rollazo? No tiene perdón de Dios. No le pongo un 1 porque estamos en periodo navideño y mi propósito de hoy es decir cosas bonitas. La voz es bonita.
Country nope
Folky country rock album by Gene Clark of the Byrds. At first I was like oh boy, this much be inspired by Sweetheart of the Radio which is pinnacle of country rock. But no, he left after the first 3 albums. He wrote a ton of the early Byrds songs... Although I don't think any of them matter besides "Eight Miles High." And yeah, this album was underwhelming from start to finish. For a songwriter album, the lyrics were awful. They often don't really go anywhere and use the same techniques over and over. It just gets repetitive and tiresome. The best lyrics are from the only song (besides Stand by Me) not written by Clark... Bob Dylan lol. Speaking of Dylan, Clark tries to hard to sound and write like him, without having an idea how those songwriting techniques or harmonica are supposed to work. And what do you get when you have a songwriter album without good songwriting? You get whatever's left of the music and his vocals. His vocals sound ok, and appropriately reacts to the subject matter. I think the lyrics drag him back. Except on Stand By Me, it sounded like your average guy trying to sing the song... They try but they don't put any appropriate emotion into it. Overall, the melody is dull and uninspired. There's a thing or two to like from each song, but with basic chords and instrumentation, there's little to look forward to with each song. This isn't a bad album. Every track has flaws which prevent me from calling any of them "good." And if you're not good but still pleasant to listen to, you're ok. It's an album without much substance, creativity, or influence to warrant its place on this list.
A bit on the slow side for me.
It was so boring for me. All sings are same, it seems to me. The virgin and In winter are the Best from all another
A resounding "meh" from me. It gets better when it brings in a full band, but I still can't shake the Dylan comparison. Fine enough, just nothing Earth-shattering. Favorite track: "With Tomorrow"
It's alright. Relaxing guitar/ harmonica work. Faintly resembles Bob Dylan's work. However leaves alot to be desired. As a lack of chorus in these makes these tunes forgettable sadly. The lyrics are well written and it's ashame that they go half remembered.
Meh, it sounded like every song was the same. No minor keys either
Very low-key 70's AM / dentist office waiting room vibe. I'm pretty sure my mom used to listen to this. As I listen to this, I think "...wow, I should listen to stuff like this a little more often and expand my horizons" and then halfway through I think 'damn, this shit is boring..."
"White Light" did nothing for me. It's not offensive or objectionable, but it is boring. Apparently Gene Clark was in the Byrds. Whatever.
I really don’t understand why this is something I need to hear. Like Caetano Veloso yesterday, the sound is pleasant enough. The main difference is that I know English. Also, I don’t get very much emotion from these songs. I would still rather listen to something else. Bonus: AppleMusic has an extended version with Stand by Me, which I usually enjoy. This cover I do not like.
Nothing remarkable.
Ok album, laid back, decent for background music. A bit too on the country side for me to listen to again, I would say.
Top 3 1. (9) 1975 2. (4) Because Of You 3. (6) For a Spanish Guitar
Most sons sound alike. Easy listening and better than I expected but don't think I'll revisit this one.
bob dylan similar
Not a fan really
Yawn
It's not so bad, I just don't like country.
Really liked the production on this one, but something about sounded so archaic to me that I couldn't get into it. Almost like it was a parody of this kind of music.
At times put me in mind of a really shit Bob Dylan cover band. Not actually that averse to this and it was pleasant enough to listen to but I’d say this is the sort of folk that gives folk a bad name. I’d have given it 3 if it weren’t for the unforgivable stand by me cover.
Harmonica got to me a bit, in a bad way. Great album to retire to.
Pas fan de ce genre de musique country, un peu ringarde et pas particulièrement palpitante.
I found this album pretty pleasant and inoffensive. There may be questions as to whether that is enough to qualify it for a list such as x amount of albums you must listen to before you die. I certainly could have died blissfully ignorant of this album’s existence and I don’t think my life would have been materially impacted. But still. It was too pleasant for me to be too angry with it.
Might have to be a tomorrow listen for me, I'll do double shift
Boring country
Some ok bits but largely boring folky singing
Cheesey country, not for me
Wish I could rate 2.5 stars. It wasn't bad it was just generic. Nothing plenty of people weren't already doing well before him. Definitely a talented song writer, but kind of tired to my ears.
gentle folk
Didn't tickle my ear giblets
Go wank over a spreadsheet, you nonce.
Nice sunset
Fine but a bit forgettable
A couple of good tunes on here that I’d listen to again but other than that not much else to write home about.
The music was fine, but I didn't understand the significance. I mean, the Dutch seemed to enjoy it at least. 5/10
A bit too folly for my country vibes and a bit too country for my folk vibes.
me aburrí
Gene Clark? More like Gene Wilder. Couple of decent tunes tbf
hmmm not very memorable
not a fan. I thought it was really boring
Pleasant. Reminds me a lot of the Don Maclean record, for better or worse. It ain’t Neil Young…
I know nothing about Gene Clark, going in cold. Loving the first song, such a warm groove. Halfway through, nothing has lived up to that first tune but generally liking it. Getting really sick of the harmonica, I feel this album could do without it or less of it. The bass is really plunky sounding, kind of getting on my nerves too - like I want to hear a stand up bass instead. Omg the Stand by Me cover is rough, we are going downhill. Overall not very impressed. Probably a 2.5, rounding down.
This album is exceedingly mediocre, and the guy doesn't have the best or even memorable singing voice.
It’s ok. Won’t listen to again though
Not bad but not particularly a standout
2.5
Nothing about this really interested me nor bored me. Not as good as The Byrds.
Bähh country
This isn't any good but isn't too bad either, kinda sounds like bob dylan or something? a bit folky, a bit country. I'm sure he put a lot of effort into it but it sounds like songs that might have been written in an hour or two each, and it's all one-take playing. Some of the guitars have obvious mistakes/bum notes going on. Will probably never listen again. But I do like the album cover hey. 2/5.
8/21/26. Honestly a bit forgettable, straightforward folk songs and the lyrics didn't grab at me. Maybe my mind will change on this down the road.
Snore. Nobody needs to hear this.
A light that shone as bright as a birthday candle in a rainstorm.
Not really for me
This is #day676 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… two solo records from a Byrds member on the list, I see. As if five Byrds albums aren't enough to hear before you die. How this is different from dozens of other country/folk rock records on the list, I don't know. This is a 1 out of 5. Looking forward to #day677.
This is sickeningly generic.
Boring
Boring country type stuff, it's not for me.
i guess you have to be dutch to enjoy this
não fez meu estilo
You know I had hope for this album when I saw "Psychedelic Rock" but the only thing Psychedelic about this album is the amount of Psychedelics you need to be on to find this enjoyable. I wanna give this a 1 but it's going to tank my Psychedelic Rock rating noo my psychedelic rock rating....
meh
This is not something I would pick for driving music unless I was looking to drive off a cliff. Most likely that would happen while playing Stand By Me…..what a disastrous cover.
Gear: Focalman Cleardara Artwork: 👤☀️⬛ Production (2002 Remaster): 🎧🛠️🤔 Music: 🔁🪕🫠 Rating: 🔦/5
If I wasn't working i'd have probably fallen asleep when listening to this. Best bits were the tracks with bits of outtakes.
Was 2, then I heard the cover of Stand By Me and it was an immediate 1.
About as exciting as sticking your thumb in a vacuum nozzle.
Didn't enjoy
This felt about 20 hours long...
I couldn’t get into this one
Another somewhat anonymous sounding folk rock record. I'm sure this guy was pretty big in his time (and in his location) but I could and should be listening to way better 70s singer-songwriters instead. What does Mr. Clark bring to the table that's better or unique? Oh, of course, he is one of the guys from the Byrds. That makes sense why this sounds so generic then.
Skoro sam zaspala. 1/5, 1/10
bored
Oh dear. This was just irritating. It reminded me of camping with people who own guitars and although not asked to make sure they perform an impromptu concert. Actually this is usually me!! But I would never inflict a harmonica on peoples ears the way this dude does. Hated it
You lost me at harmonica. What a snoozefeet
Not an album I’m familiar with and not one I will rush again to listen to. Big chance to give it just one star because according to the new super duper summary page that the Head 1001’er has devised, folk is my favourite genre. This is not strictly a true reflection. Like this one, Wiki seems to lump American Country music under the folk music banner. In my book American Country and English Folk are as different as chalk and cheese. They may both be classed as music from the ages but sound nothing the same. So whilst I do generally like English Folk (because I’m English) I do not like American Country (because I’m not American) unless if one day I am lucky enough to go on a road trip to Nashville and it will be compulsory to listen. 1/5 7/12/25
1.5 stars another nail in the coffin of me thinking The Byrds are not good. This is Bob Dylan-lite, this is sober Townes Van Zandt. It all feels fake and strained and unnatural much like the other material The Byrds and all their permutations put out. The fucking rainbow imagery and flowers and covering Bob Dylan, fuck you. I still maintain that Sweetheart of the Rodeo is very good.
Jesus fucking christ
Little notes about this album, just 50 minutes spent on an album that could very easily have been removed from this list. This never felt like an album someone really should have listened to, there are many albums like it that are way better. 1/5
Some of these tracks are literally “we have Bob Dylan at home” songs. And others sound like they were written by whatever teenage guitar shop employee first taught Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) how to play guitar licks. Then there are times like “Where My Love Lies Asleep” where I can hear exactly how Neil Young would sing the song in his signature falsetto, but Gene Clark doesn’t have that kind of dynamism. If you think all of those artists are OK, then this middle-of-the-road folk album might be the OK-est way to aim all of that apathy at one record. Folk music for people who have only ever said “scrambled” when asked how they want their eggs cooked. Ironically, the song “Tears Of Rage” started playing while I was wrapping up the thoughts above (yes, I’m only 1/2 way through my listen). Quite apropos. Edit: I’ve now heard his version of “Stand By Me” and feel completely vindicated about my previous notes.
A bit dreary
Was hoping for something exciting for my 100th album. This was just dull.
More than one person on the 1001 committee grows their own potatoes... ..and wears sandals with socks.
Not a fan of the vocal style. The Byrds are over represented on the list and this album isn’t necessary either.
An alright singer/songwritter album. Didn't think it was that special or great in any way. Had two covers in it, sounded good, probably won't relisten.
First thoughts the moment I heard the first song was "Sweet Jesus, my brother in Christ, what is this?" The entire album is pure suffering and destroyed "Stand By Me", which is a beautiful song to begin with. If I could rate 0 or lower, I would. Shouldn't have gone solo, Clark.
Started it, but was no way in the mood for Chili Peppers
Pleasant sound, but as exciting as a slab of concrete. And there should have been a law passed that NOBODY could do a remake of "Stand By Me".
Not my thing
1. virgin - 1.5 2. tomorrouu - 1.5 3. uuhite - 1.5 4. you - 2 5. hundred - 1 6. guitar - 1 7. love - 1.5 8. tearz - 1.5 9. 1975 - 1 10. becauze - 1.5 11. ztand -0 12. lord - 1 13. Night - 1 14. Winter - 1.5
Nah
Lol absolutely not
I have come to the conclusion the inclusion of some albums in this list is purely to make others shine.
Country Music Is A Plague On This Earth
Hard to believe this is one of the 1001 most influential albums. It's so basic singer songwriter. Didn't mind the tracks For a Spanish Guitar or Tears of Rage. This is still really soft and emotional. He even covers Stand by Me. Have I seen this guy before at 7 pm Saturday at every local bar? Has a sleepy feel in it's tempo. Religious themes. There's so much ringing out of unnecessary words like iiiiiiiiiiii got a sandwiiiiiiiiiiiich.
.eh
This just shouldn't be on here. The Wikipedia blurb this site gives me literally says the album flopped on the charts. He's just trying and failing to sound like Bob Dylan.
Utter shit
If I wanted to listen to Dylan, I would listen to Dylan
muito ruim. (não aguentei terminar de escutar dada o quão RUIM ele é)
There were a few moments in this album that made me think I might be starting to enjoy it, but they were few and far between. It was overall bland and sounds just barely in tune.
Forgettable
I'm not a big fan of singer/songwriter music like this. To me this sounds exactly like several other albums I've listened to on this list. The lyrics might be interesting but the music itself wasn't. It also had two cover songs that were just worse versions of the original, which is a pet peeve of mine.
1001 albums... But 901 of them sound exactly like this god please make it stop.
He’s a poor man’s Bob Dylan. Unimaginative and stale, even when it was new. The Tears Of Rage cover is especially anemic.
Just dull. So very dull. Simple, to the point and lacking any depth or passion. Never once gets out of first gear. The harmonica adds nothing. Musically it's very plain. Country folk rock monotony. No innovation. Clark’s voice is timid though I will admit that on the final track '1975' the vocal lines are pretty catchy, but that's all I could pick out. I have no idea whatsoever how this album has ended up on this list. If I die today with this being the last album I listened to, I'd be severely disappointed.
I am sure I've said it before. I DON'T LIKE COUNTRY.
This is competent but bland and boring. Which would have gotten it 2 stars, until the absolutely horrible cover of Stand By Me. That took it down to 1 star.
It’s straight up singer-songwriter country-fried folk rock - a pale version of Dylan or Kristofferson. “Big in Holland” isn’t a huge reason for it to be on this list, methinks.
Finally my spirit has been broken. My God this is one awful dirge after another. Wish I could give a zero.
не нашел(
The number of. Crosby Still Nash Young and adjacent albums on this thing is ridiculous. And none of them are particularly interesting. This bored me. Want to give it 1.5 but oh well
I found this album pretty boring. I didn't even like the Stand By Me cover. 1
Harmonica country BS
This list treats the Byrds like they are the avengers. Idk why this has any relevance besides being from a former member of the Byrds Rating: 1.3
Really nothing that stands out. Its a basic country album. All sound similar and if you tell me its another singer I would never know the diference. There are few country artists I can really recognize essily and this dude aint one of em
This is the most repetitive episode of boring possible. I barely made it through every track, and other than the opening track, it was enough to make me sleep. I've never been a fan of Country Music(although this one felt more like folk), but this Folk Rock didn't provoke my emotions like it normally does. Favorite Song: "The Virgin"
Goddamn fucking harmonica first thing. Ugh. This has too many of the things I don’t like to listen to. This is tedious.
Most boring thing ever.
Why am I on album number 1003?
Country music is just whiny trash.
Naff
Chuff
The byrds and their respective members were much more fun when taking LSD.
Kind of boring
Well that was something. If something was nothing and we're all living in a hopeless entity that will bring nothing but the end of time. Which I was hoping for after listening to this turd of an album. Awful.
Too bland for my tastes . never going to listen to it again on purpose . best track- the cover of tears of rage 1
Rating: 2/10 This album is impressive...impressively boring. Throw it in the bin.
Heading into this project, I was really excited that I'd get to hear some albums by bands like The Byrds, The Kinks, and Cream. There are a host of classic rock artists from the sixties and seventies whom I knew a few of their songs, but had never listened to one of their albums. I've reviewed three albums by The Byrds so far, and I've been really underwhelmed by them, so I don't have high hopes for this Gene Clark album, but I'm going into it with an open mind. Unfortunately, I didn't care for this album at all. The musical arrangements, while nice, were pretty bland. There were some nice organ parts, but that was all I really cared for. Gene Clark's vocals felt like he was trying to copy Bob Dylan's style of delivery, but it didn't work for me at all. Gene broke with that style on "Because Of You," which had the best vocals on the whole album in my opinion. I know the songwriting is supposed to be the shining star of this album, but I didn't care for that either. There was something about the structure of the lyrics that just drove me up a wall, and I felt like I couldn't make heads or tails out of the narratives of these songs. I'm really miffed as to why this album is on the list, when it's so bland and forgettable. It might be competently made, but I hardly think that criteria is enough to land an album on this list. I hate to be so critical, but this was a big miss for me.
Bored!!!!!
Не люблю это заунывное кантри
Well, it wasnt for me and why its a 1001 must hear is a mystery
Cowboy shit again!!!
Improved slightly after the intro to the first track (oh God no, not more country landfill?) but not enough to stir any interest.
This is another one of the albums to endure on this list.
Awww... that bloody harmonica strikes again! It's a shame I have such an issue with it, as Gene Clark's voice is quite soothing. Fecking harmonica! FWIW, I liked the album artwork photography.
little heat
Not something I'll listen to again
I don't like Bob Dylan, why would I like someone doing Dylan karaoke?
I found this unbearably twee.
Like a lot of these one off albums, did I need to hear this before I die?