Tim Buckley – Goodbye And Hello (1968)

“Goodbye and Hello” is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Tim Buckley, released in 1967. The album features a blend of folk, rock, and jazz elements and is considered a seminal work in Buckley’s discography.

Track Listing:

No Man Can Find the War
Carnival Song
Pleasant Street
Hallucinations
I Never Asked to Be Your Mountain
Once I Was
Phantasmagoria in Two
Knight-Errant
Goodbye and Hello
Morning Glory

Review:

“Goodbye and Hello” is a powerful and deeply emotional album that showcases Tim Buckley’s immense talent as a singer and songwriter. The album opens with “No Man Can Find the War,” a haunting track with intricate guitar work and Buckley’s soaring vocals. “Carnival Song” is a lively and energetic track with a catchy chorus and an upbeat rhythm.

“Pleasant Street” is a reflective track with a mellow and dreamy sound, while “Hallucinations” features Buckley’s soulful vocals and poetic lyrics. “I Never Asked to Be Your Mountain” is a beautiful ballad that showcases Buckley’s ability to convey complex emotions through his music.

The album’s title track, “Goodbye and Hello,” is a powerful and emotional ballad that features Buckley’s passionate vocals and an intricate guitar melody. “Morning Glory” closes the album on a high note, with Buckley’s voice soaring over a psychedelic soundscape.

Overall, “Goodbye and Hello” is a seminal work in Tim Buckley’s discography and a classic of 1960s folk and rock music. The album’s blend of folk, rock, and jazz elements, coupled with Buckley’s soulful vocals and poetic lyrics, make it a must-listen for fans of the genre and anyone interested in the evolution of rock music.

 

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