Folk Rock Starter Pack

[@MrPatters]

Still no Dark Prog starter pack, what a phony.

[@robbieclark7828]

King Crimson, the original dark prog.

[@lokuendog]

@Jon it refers to prog. made by black people

[@arentyoumaria3027]

still no sleepy music starter pack smh my head

[@kajipup7550]

gregory horror show~

[@zackzallie8735]

@@lokuendog The bands War and Funkadelic are consider "black prog" by some critics back in those days

[@badumbumpss]

Hey, here's one folk album that you also need to listen to - Pink Moon by Nick Drake.

[@hedleybutler9706]

I think "Bryter Layter" may fit the category better but I do think Nick Drake is pretty much required listening as far folk-rock is concerned.

[@NigelGrab]

This record is one of my favourites of all time. Such a good mix of that "regal" folk and elements of folk that are still echoing in modern folk/folk pop. Hell yes to Nick Drake.

[@Neowaverecordings]

First thing i thought of when i didnt see it on here

[@Zubicob]

Not a folk "rock" album

[@ezracarson4543]

It's just folk, not rock

[@Graymasterful]

Where is Harverd Dropout And I don’t mean the review, why is Harverd Dropout not on this list

[@renapeppers20]

Not folky enough

[@gavinwarner3480]

Harverd Dropout is the only album in history that works in any genre

[@rudi_tabootie]

Harverd Dropout is not only the best folk album, it basically started folk music .

[@florida_mane6267]

@@renapeppers20 too folky

[@aroncalvert3040]

@@renapeppers20 wooooooshh

[@thecinemagenius]

Ghosts of the Great Highway is one of my favorite albums of all time. Anthony is the one who introduced me to Sun Kil Moon and I appreciate him for it!

[@Lallin92]

Don't miss out on these ones also: The Band - Self-titled Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy and the poor boys Angel Olsen - My Woman The Grateful Dead - American Beauty The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn!

[@jonmarc11]

I haven't taken the time to delve into classic folk, but I can vouch for the Angel Olsen pick. Consistently interesting and affecting records that evoke primitivistic urges (i.e. lust,mindless restlessness) at least in me. One of my favorites from her is "Woman," which rests at a lengthy 7 minute commitment, but the composition keeps you interested until this end.

[@grimabsolssbm]

American Beauty is a masterpiece

[@stonecole4703]

Don’t start with Turn Turn Turn. Go for Mr Tambourine man, Notorious Byrd Brothers, Fifth Dimension, or Younger Than Yesterday.

[@scottrobertson527]

@@stonecole4703 younger than yesterday is my favourite by them

[@ObeIiskos]

half of those aren't even folk rock bruh

[@hh950]

Genres you should do a starter pack video on: -sleepy music -dark prog -mustard rap

[@HookedonChronics]

Mustard rap?

[@sorrowfgc]

its joke

[@JeremyMcElhone]

@TheCommentGuy makin fun of microgenres

[@buzzerking]

@TheCommentGuy It was a Let's Argue or something where someone got mad that when rappers have bars about mustard they just stick to one particular mustard brand.

[@buzzerking]

@TheCommentGuy Yeah that's what it was.

[@renapeppers20]

Starter pack ideas: Industrial rock Experimental Trip Hop Indie Post punk (part 1 & 2) Alternative/2000s rock Progressive rock Contemporary hip hop R&B Electronica Doom metal Latin music Classic Rock Thrash metal Punk Classic heavy metal Funk Dream pop Grunge

[@florida_mane6267]

A dream pop one would be cool. Other than Slowdive and Beach House I'm not too familiar with the genre

[@Noah-lj4rz]

Industrial Metal Melodic Death Metal Blackened Death Metal

[@i.pfreely6038]

I’m just getting into 2000s alternative rock so a better guide to it would be helpful

[@jonmarc11]

@@florida_mane6267 I'm fairly certain you've heard of the the XX, but if you haven't, you should give their discography a listen.

[@bronzeager1298]

Industrial would be awesome. Just started listening to some Ministry, and dont know how the heck i missed them before

[@loungefly92]

'Ghosts of the Great Highway' is one of the best albums in the last 25 years. Truly exceptional.

[@park7854]

so amazing

[@dognel7923]

@@park7854 top 10 album ever

[@1992AJL]

Yup. Pretty much all Red House Painter LP's are underrated as hell too.

[@cazmiller605]

Deja Vu - Crosby Stills Nash & Young Great album if you haven’t heard it

[@bradyn9620]

Can’t go wrong with Neil or Dylan when it comes with folk rock

[@spiderpigforlife1632]

I'm so glad that you included that Sun Kil Moon record. What an incredible album.

[@shawnsmith8558]

Some other Great Picks are: The Byrds - The Notorious Byrd brothers Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - Deja Vu The Band - Music from the Big Pink Richard and Linda Thompson - I want to see the Bright lights Tonight Rodriguez - Cold Fact

[@EH-bg1yo]

Some of these id consider country rock

[@zackzallie8735]

@@EH-bg1yo Country rock influences. I'd consider these are "folk rock". lol

[@collinmallett1206]

I am glad the pogues made it on this list They are so underrated

[@awinski]

No love for my boy Jim Croce?

[@CapnSkippy]

if you don't know Stan Rogers I recommend him

[@robbieclark7828]

“You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” is one folk banger after another and I will rep Jim Croce till I die.

[@awinski]

@@CapnSkippy I'll definitely give him a listen

[@jeremyisevil]

Right?! I love Jim Croce

[@gerianmepsn879]

I've never actually even heard him talk about Jim Croce

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969) is the quintessential folk rock album. Pink Moon by Nick Drake is a sleeper hit that everyone needs to hear, as well.

[@paranoidplane9799]

I would say Dylan's Blood on the tracks is the greatest Folk Rock album of all time.

[@NextGenTrophys]

'Brockhampton will bring back thatistheplan' starter pack

[@Zach-ic9ho]

Holy shit your probably right

[@rudy24286]

Anderson Paak.

[@Zach-ic9ho]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@Lallin92]

Hello there

[@zacharywoodward8543]

bold

[@smoshbooz]

If what you say is true then you will have gained my trust

[@robbieclark7828]

After The Goldrush is a great album, it always feels more like a collection of ditties than some of Neil’s other albums. I think “On The Beach” leans even more toward folk, especially on the second side. It’s an incredible album experience.

[@Nahmanimkewl]

On the beach is still my fav Neil album.

[@echosmyron1278]

Here are some other folk rock recommendations: Okkervil River - Black Sheep Boy (2004) Elliott Brood - Mountain Meadows (2008) Smog - Knock Knock (1999) Crooked Fingers - Red Devil Dawn (2003) Greg MacPherson Band - Night Flares (2005) Nap Eyes - Thought Rock Fish Scale (2016) Richard Thompson - Shoot Out the Lights (1982) Sun City Girls - Torch of the Mystics (1990)

[@xBamf4Lifex]

Neil Young worst to best?

[@natasharibakoff2818]

MP13 considering Neil young has almost 40 studio albums (not including live, CSNY records, etc.) I don’t see this happening

[@treyrogan9201]

Perhaps a 60’s-80’s Neil young list would be more doable lol

[@8bitDude0]

best: Zuma worst: Everybody's Rockin'

[@treyrogan9201]

honeypot Zuma is a great choice. I’m gonna cheat and pick a live album Live at Massey Hall 1971 lol. Always my go to next to 4 Way Street from CSNY

[@Tezla55]

On The Beach super underrated

[@nedd.8479]

I'd have included: Van Morrison - Moondance Nick Drake - Bryter Layter The Byrds - The Notorious Byrd Brothers The Band - Self-titled Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

[@samatkinson3436]

Tony’s in the basement mixing up the melons

[@JBloise]

Idk if that's a Mac DeMarco reference or something else

[@florida_mane6267]

@@JBloise I thought he was referencing Lime in the coconut

[@patriciofernandez2711]

Wow that hurt me to read. Bob Dylan reference bro

[@florida_mane6267]

@@patriciofernandez2711 what Dylan song is that?

[@JBloise]

@@patriciofernandez2711 Don't worry, I also thought that, but I had to ask

[@theresastarmanwaitinginthe5149]

No Astral Weeks? I'm very disappointed in you melon. I don't think I can ever watch your videos anymore because of this.

[@florida_mane6267]

Dude, no joke my mom used to play Van Morrison all the time when I was a kid and you just reminded me of that. Thanx :)

[@TheTelepathicKid]

I think Moondance is more suitable I'd say Astral Weeks is more classic "folk", or even chamber folk/jazz.

[@fightcentral8262]

i found that album for the first time about a week ago its great

[@jamesriley72281]

Not really a folk rock album.

[@Molehasmoles]

@@fightcentral8262 It's so good. That album is freaking therapy to me. I don't how many times I've been feeling anxious or just overall shitty and then put Madame George on to instantly get relaxed and more hopeful for the future.

[@garrettmader4775]

Anthony makes me pene hurt but I like it

[@kanacubana827]

So happy to see "How I loved you" and "Ghosts of the Great Highway" here, they're both underrated albums in my opinion.

[@thigbreezy]

I feel like Iron and Wine got criminally left out. It's a bit more indie folk than 100% folk, but I feel as though he revived folk for the 2000's. Also, he's fucking magnificent live

[@failingnovelist6443]

No Leonard Cohen?

[@ilovecody7514]

The starter pack I was waiting on just to feel validated.

[@florida_mane6267]

I know little to nothing about this genre other than Bob Dylan so it was very interesting to get some recommendations

[@ilovecody7514]

@@florida_mane6267 Kurt Vile is amazing start there. Especially since it would be one of the easiest imo because it is the most modern.

[@florida_mane6267]

@@ilovecody7514 thanks! will do

[@marklar5334]

Steeleye Span: Below the Salt. Woodbine and Ivy Band: Sleep On Sleeping On. Al Stewart: Orange. Offa Rex: The Queen of Hearts. Donovan: Open Road. Proclaimers: Sunshine On Leith. Eliza Carthy and the Kings of Calicutt. Laura Marling: I Speak Because I Can. Cat Stevens: Catch Bull At Four. Jethro Tull: Songs From The Wood. The Owl Service: The View From A Hill. And also by Fairport Convention: Babbacombe Lee.

[@danielw.2349]

Songs: ohia should definitely be on here

[@ara-pf5zx]

YES MORE STARTER PACKS! I find stuff like this the most helpful and accessible for discovering music

[@mikelzNG]

Anything by Daniel Johnston, thank you.

[@mukesh_bombay]

he's not really entry level ate

[@williehopscotch]

Outsider music starter pack.

[@alexjames5290]

He's nut super folky really, the only folk connection you could make is that he plays an acoustic guitar and sings sad songs sometimes

[@travis_redfern6771]

Some of his music I love, and some I just can’t get into. It really depends on the album.

[@basselarabi3100]

Rest in peace.

[@DylanHughesPhotoVideo]

America self titled LP, Jim Croce’s greatest hits, James Taylor - Sweet Baby James...

[@hunterreid2885]

Glad you at least gave a shoutout to British Folk Rock with Fairport, that's my favorite type of folk rock. Here's my British Folk Rock starterpack for anyone interested: End of A Holiday - Fairport Convention Now We Are Six - Steeleye Span Ghosts - The Strawbs Cruel Sister - Pentangle The Tain - The Horslips Led Zeppelin III - Led Zeppelin Argus - Wishbone Ash

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Is led zep 3 really very british? I remember it being mostly american country influenced

[@olgagurlukovich1042]

Def needed this. I got into folk music last year by rediscovering Marissa Nadler's music. I love her so much!

[@Boosker]

Bring this back!

[@cnvrgnt]

I was hoping you'd mention Ghosts of the Great Highway in this list and I was very satisfied, probably my favorite from Kozelek.

[@tomfrascina5846]

Townes van Zandt mention in 35 seconds... I love you Melon

[@scottrobertson527]

CSN is my favourite on this list, one of my favourites of all time

[@NKMusic]

Where’s death grips

[@allyjoyce5798]

Hayden - “Everything I Long For” is a very under appreciated melancholic 90s folk rock album

[@MultiSLASHMAN]

is this the new deep cuts video?

[@PaulAlabama]

JuanCastillo I miss Oliver on youtube

[@NigelGrab]

@@PaulAlabama same

[@GrooveCityAcademy]

rip my guy ron weasley

[@Deadpool-su2po]

ripperoni never forgetti

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

After the gold rush is a masterpiece on every level

[@brettholcomb3763]

Some good suggestions But, a "Folk-rock" starter pack w/o The Beatles or The Byrds? Dylan and their 1964-5 output is what the genre is based on. This list tends to conflate "Folk-Rock" with the "Singer-Songwriter" genre. There is certainly much crossover (and all genres are subjective anyway), but I think there is room for a distinction between the two. "Folk-rock" music should at least sound as if it was an arrangement based on a trad. tune (i.e. existing before/outside "the industry" passed down generations). For example The Byrd's "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "Mr. Tambourine Man" and The Beatles "Things We Said Today" and "I've Just Seen A Face". We know these songs are varying degrees of traditional/original, but they all sound like they could have been arranged from trad. songs. Side note: I consider Dylan's "Blonde on Blonde" the place where the "Singer-Songwriter" genre begins to delineate from "Folk-Rock". And, artist like Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, CSN, and Leonard Cohen owe more to its aesthetic/conceit than his previous albums. I know the Beatles are so popular it is a little redundant to recommend them in a "starter pack". But, if someone doesn't know this genre, realizing a lot of Beatles songs were part of its origins, could be a good jumping off point. Also, Tim Hardin, Lovin' Spoonful, and Buffalo Springfield (instead of Neil or CSN). Also, the much maligned and there for overlooked Gordon Lightfoot.

[@wyahall]

Glad to see Bookends, one of my all-time favorites for sure

[@jordan9141]

Just another diamond day is amazing as well

[@lrl5829]

I really love these videos! Especially the synthpop and golden age hiphop ones. Would you consider tackling current hip hop/rap, post punk, ska, and blues? I'm really liking these videos regardless of genre so keep it up!

[@venturieffect]

Hell ya, Fairport Convention. Heard them on my local college radio station a year or two ago and fell in love.

[@metalnut92]

Good stuff - I'd also add 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell and 'Workingman's Dead' by the Grateful Dead to the list. Good shout on Angels of Light too!

[@thesuddenheir]

Here is a playlist if y'all want one: tinyurl.com/folkyMelon

[@thesurfhotrodscene4060]

How could there be a starting pack without the group and album that started Folk Rock ????? THE BYRDS - MR TAMBOURINE MAN - 1965. A real classic.

[@CasualAlbiniAppreciator]

As far as UK folk/rock/punk goes, The Levellers - A Weapon Called The Word/Levelling The Land/Zeitgeist, one of the most loathed UK bands of 90s (at least by music press, alongside Cardiacs), anarchopunk slant of Zounds with some fantastic instrumentation, it might sound a bit quaint and poppy if you're used to the "alternative" folk, but honestly, just listen to Men-An-Tol, Belaruse, Fifteen Years, it's a perfect combo of British punk, rock, a hint of psychedelia (like on This Garden and Three Friends). 90s as fuck, still going at it and magnificent live.

[@TheEpicOne007]

Bookends is one of the greatest records ever

[@AlternativeSack123]

Surprised there was no mention of the byrds as they were arguably one of the first groups to create the folk rock sound

[@kns7717]

Happy to see The Angels of Light on the list, good album pick too.

[@hedleybutler9706]

With Fairport Conv. I'm more partial to "Unhalfbricking" and really recommend Sandy Denny or Richard Thompson's solo work.

[@MrODigga]

I'd really like to see what you'd pick for a black metal starter pack.

[@BigOwl51]

Owen W he’d have to put sunbather on there and he’d probably put mayhems debut album, bathory’s blood fire death, emperors debut and maybe burzums debut also or one of the first three black metal albums of darkthrone

[@mariliapinheiro5194]

I didn’t like black metal until I listened to Mayhem’s debut so maybe that will be there, and probably Burzum’s Filosofem

[@olivianeugeboren602]

I was thinking about how much i love the pogues yesterday. Rum sodomy and the lash is probably in my top 5 ever albums

[@doorsheets2637]

Speaking of Folk Rock.... review Julia Jacklin's "Crushing".

[@thomaswilson9661]

More Pogues please and thank you.

[@WraxTV]

America? Can't complain with your choices, I just always think of America's Ventura Highway when it comes to Folk Rock.

[@CaldoV1]

Alt-right sleep-hop starter pack when

[@USMCLP]

Trip Hop Hip

[@jackmills5071]

new calassic

[@nopenope4183]

Suprised "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" isn't here i guess you could label it Indie but I'd consider it folk

[@clockwatchers7712]

I know right

[@captainathens]

Its pop punk

[@reubenhaslip9312]

@@captainathens no

[@williehopscotch]

@@captainathens *Fuck* no. Also, definitely more of an indie classic than anything.

[@captainathens]

williehopscotch Its shoegaze

[@jackgillespie3431]

Anthony, Thanks for turning me on... to these artists...

[@imoreviews5963]

I've been trying to get into more Folk Rock, bless you melon tonin

[@chairmanbunker4418]

Flat baroque and berserk by Roy harper is another essential folk album

[@senandevitt706]

if you want more traditional irish folk just look for the song on raglan road by luke kelly incredible song

[@jayy9876]

any other music with the same vibe as Kurt Vile - Wakin On A Pretty Daze? I really love the mood it gives

[@Tsuma_Vento]

Maybe The War On Drugs, which he used to be a part of. Otherwise... I'm not sure. Maybe The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

[@thegermaniclanguagebranch1117]

Oliver from Deep Cuts is back from his hiatus!!!

[@zeitgeistdinahmoebwanafefe8721]

I'd call the third Velvet Underground record a (borderline) folk rock record, as well as the second self-titled Bowie record, both released in 1969. Also Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left and Bryter Layter.

[@gracemorris3174]

ROLK FOCK

[@TrueVoyager1]

Great collection of folk rock classics, Anthony! I know you're not really a fan, but I couldn't help thinking that American Beauty by the Grateful Dead would make a nice addition to this list. Lots of very pleasant and memorable cuts on that record, such as Box of Rain, Friend of the Devil, Ripple, and Brokedown Palace (one of the best folk songs of all time, in my opinion). Figured I'd throw in my two cents, so there ya go! Keep up the great work buddy!

[@Lucas.Mbh27]

You forgot to mention Nick Drake, John Martyn, Fleet Foxes and Ben Howard

[@seb.b862]

I’m so glad this series exists

[@paranoidplane9799]

Highway 61 revisited might be the greatest Rock album of all time.

[@NotExactlyQuiet]

Do Shoegaze Anthony, please...

[@florida_mane6267]

I'd watch Deep Cuts' video on Shoegaze essentials

[@NotExactlyQuiet]

heebs boy I already have, I just want to see what Anthony’s opinion on it would be

[@florida_mane6267]

@@NotExactlyQuiet oh cool,

[@steve9987]

Listen to “The Band” they are a canadian treasure

[@TheAndosman]

Good recommendations! I'd also recommend Cat Stevens. Catch a Bull at Four and Tea for the Tillerman are classics.

[@everyvillainislemons7583]

The Pogues were phenomenal

[@squatchjosh1131]

In my opinion Bringing it all Back Home is better than Highway 61, far more variety and doesn't focus as much on the 12 bar blues (not to say they don't show up obviously). Just more solid stand alone tracks.

[@VentraleStar]

Blues is the soul of rock.

[@squatchjosh1131]

@@VentraleStar Absolutely, but rock is built on blues rather than being dependant on the exact formula

[@sillygustavo775]

Yesssss, I fucking love the Pogues! I’m so happy to see it here!

[@user-wo5tc9ux7u]

Please continue this series

[@twot2224]

I grew up on Fairport Convention visiting the Cropredy festival every year. Gotta say it's pretty spooky seeing the Melon talk about them.

[@ethanmiller631]

leonard cohen is my favorite folk artist :3

[@codymccormick7317]

4 way street by CSNY is an essential live album too. It's one of my favorite live albums ever

[@StoneColdClassics]

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is the perfect electric folk album and is rivaled only by Highway 61 Revisited as my favorite folk album ever

[@paranoidplane9799]

Deja Vu and Highway 61 are folk 'rock' albums, not straight folk. If anything they're more rock than folk.For example, Tombstone Blues is a pretty heavy blues rock song.

[@StoneColdClassics]

@@paranoidplane9799 4 years ago damn. And yeah I’d probably agree that they’re more rock than folk but I think both albums still count as folk in my eyes. Highway 61 Revisited more so than Deja Vu

[@Luka-ns8qh]

Please do more of these!

[@griffinfiles8160]

These starter pack videos are fantastic ! an Industrial Rock starter pack would be wonderful

[@emmae6184]

Good for mentioning fairport convention but melon should’ve mentioned blessed are by Joan Baez

[@PhilippeLandryPhilippeALandry]

As a Southerner, After The Gold Rush is pure Southern gold

[@selfishstrawberry3158]

E͙m͙o͙ S͙o͙u͙n͙d͙C͙l͙o͙u͙d͙ r͙a͙p͙ s͙t͙a͙r͙t͙e͙r͙ p͙a͙c͙k͙ l͙m͙a͙o͙

[@Dethmaster64]

How do you make a Folk Rock Starter Pack without any Mountain Goats albums?

[@emileroberge9459]

The pogues is amazing

[@jmfsilenthill]

Pleasantly surprised to see Kurt Vile on here, that album is dreamy.

[@profeseurchemical]

shout out to the levellers, classic folk rock band

[@johnr8820]

NEIL YOUNG ON THE BEACH IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME...also more content like this please

[@phantom-pr6op]

Ooo solid starter pack. Funny I didn't realize how much folk I was influenced by before viewing your list. I feel Astral Weeks by Van Morrison Blue by Joni Mitchell and Songs of Leonard Cohen were all deserving of a shout out but your list had a good selection so I can't complain. Can you recommend industrial music?

[@alexeastin2998]

The new Amigo the Devil album Everything is Fine is a pretty good gothic, folk rock album. Same feel as an Angels of Light album in term of mood and atmosphere

[@wmmiles00]

That’s a weird way of spelling “Pink Floyd Worst to Best”

[@thomasweaver5651]

Will Miles Subscriptions God I want that worst to best soo much. Even tho Syd Barrett solo stuff is psychodelic folk I was hoping it would make to this list😭

[@PsychoticSmith]

Random off topic comment but I'm really excited for The Black Album from Weezer coming out soon. High As A Kite is a wonderful song.