Folk Reviews
Blonde on Blonde Review: Dylan's Wild, Surreal Double Album
Dylan's electric double album mixes surreal lyrics with sharp, swaggering blues. Our verdict.
Highway 61 Revisited Review: The Sound of Dylan Going Electric
Dylan's electric breakthrough opens with 'Like a Rolling Stone' and doesn't let up. Our verdict.
Astral Weeks Review: A Mystical, Meandering Masterpiece
Van Morrison's dreamlike second album blends folk, jazz and soul into something unclassifiable. Our verdict.
Blood on the Tracks Review: Heartbreak in Perfect Detail
Dylan's 1975 album turns divorce and loss into some of his most direct and moving songs. Our verdict.
Rubber Soul Review: The Beatles Grow Up
The Beatles' sixth album is where their songwriting turned reflective and sophisticated. Our verdict.
Led Zeppelin IV Review: Hard Rock's Mighty Landmark
Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album balances thunder with folk subtlety and includes 'Stairway to Heaven'. Our verdict.
Blue Review: Confession as Art
Joni Mitchell's most intimate album lays out her heart in songs of rare beauty. Our verdict.
Forever Changes Review: Orchestral Psychedelia With a Dark Edge
Love's 1967 album mixes acoustic guitars, mariachi horns and strings for a haunting, singular sound. Our verdict.
The Band Review: Americana's Founding Document
The Band's second album is a warm, rootsy portrait of American history and folklore. Our verdict.
Grace Review: A Voice Like No Other
Jeff Buckley's only studio album is a spellbinding mixture of rock, folk and soul. Our verdict.