With the title track
of this album, The Byrds became the first US group to rival the artistic and
commercial dominance of The Beatles. They also gave Bob Dylan his first
international number one hit, inspiring him to go electric and kick-start the
folk-rock movement.The album expands on that sound and features two more souped-up Dylan covers, including the top 40 single "All I Really Want To Do." My second favorite song here, after the title track, is one of the songs penned by Byrds-man Gene Clark, "I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better" (later covered by Tom Petty). It's not a happy subject, but the jangling guitar and soothing harmonies make you forget that it's a break-up song ("I'll probably feel a whole lot better when you're gone").
Their sound has endured over the years, and I can definitely hear the contemporary artists that they've inspired: The Pretenders, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, and R.E.M. to name a few. If you like any of those groups, you should give The Byrds a listen. I loved it!
Track Listing:
01. Mr. Tambourine Man
02. I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better
03. Spanish Harlem Incident
04. You Won't Have To Cry
05. Here Without You
06. The Bells Of Rhymney
07. All I Really Want To Do
08. I Knew I'd Want You
09. It's No Use
10. Don't Doubt Yourself, Babe
11. Chimes Of Freedom
12. We'll Meet Again
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