Look at the Fool
Tim Buckley · 1974
34 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
Tim Buckley's folk-inflected melodies intertwine with jazz and rock influences, creating a reflective and emotive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Look at the Fool — The title track encapsulates Buckley's haunting vocal delivery and lyrical introspection, setting the tone for the entire album's emotional depth.
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Freeway Blues — This track blends bluesy rhythms with Buckley's signature style, showcasing his ability to draw from various musical traditions while maintaining personal authenticity.
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Who Could Deny You — A standout love ballad that highlights Buckley's expressive vocals and poignant lyrics, it serves as one of the album's emotional peaks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk, jazz, and rock influences, showcasing Buckley's evolving style but lacks the depth of his earlier works.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build with layered instrumentation, gradually introducing Buckley's vocals and setting a reflective tone.
- Several tracks incorporate jazz elements, such as syncopated rhythms and improvisational sections, particularly in the instrumental breaks.
- The album closes with 'Wanda Lu', which shifts to a more upbeat tempo, contrasting with the preceding tracks and providing a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- poignant storytelling focus
- contemplative late-night vibes
- emotive vocal delivery
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, Look at the Fool was Tim Buckley’s final studio album before his untimely death. At this point in his career, Buckley had already explored diverse genres, moving from traditional folk to avant-garde jazz and experimental rock. This album represented a return to more accessible structures while still showcasing his unique vocal style and artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Buckley· Nick Drake· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Look at the Fool 5:13
- 2 Bring It on Up 3:27
- 3 Helpless 3:20
- 4 Freeway Blues 3:12
- 5 Tijuana Moon 2:41
- 6 Ain't It Peculiar 3:36
- 7 Who Could Deny You 4:23
- 8 Mexicali Voodoo 2:25
- 9 Down in the Street 3:21
- 10 Wanda Lu 2:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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