Top tracks — play these first
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Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's essence with its poignant message about the passage of time, underpinned by rich harmonies and intricate guitar work.
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It Won’t Be Wrong — This track showcases The Byrds' signature jangly guitar sound while exploring themes of love and longing, capturing the emotional depth present throughout the album.
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He Was a Friend of Mine — A haunting rendition that combines personal reflection with broader social implications, highlighting the band's ability to convey poignant narratives through melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Byrds blend folk and rock with strong melodies, though some tracks feel less cohesive than others.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate traditional folk elements, such as acoustic instrumentation and reflective lyrics, while maintaining a rock sensibility.
- The title track is structured around a repetitive melodic hook that reinforces its lyrical themes of change and continuity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant lyrical reflections
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- thoughtful, contemplative listening sessions
- long, immersive listening experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified The Byrds' reputation after their debut and featured significant anthems.
- Career context
- Released on December 6, 1965, Turn! Turn! Turn! was The Byrds' second studio album following their groundbreaking debut Mr. Tambourine Man. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique sound, merging traditional folk influences with innovative rock arrangements, establishing themselves as leaders in the burgeoning folk rock movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Buffalo Springfield· Gram Parsons
Tracklist
- 1 Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) Start here 3:54
- 2 It Won’t Be Wrong 2:01
- 3 Set You Free This Time 2:52
- 4 Lay Down Your Weary Tune 3:33
- 5 He Was a Friend of Mine 2:34
- 6 The World Turns All Around Her 2:16
- 7 Satisfied Mind 2:30
- 8 If You’re Gone 2:49
- 9 The Times They Are a-Changin’ 2:22
- 10 Wait and See 2:22
- 11 Oh! Susannah 3:13
- 12 The Day Walk (Never Before) 3:04
- 13 She Don’t Care About Time (single version) 2:33
- 14 The Times They Are a-Changin’ (first version) 1:58
- 15 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue (version 1) 3:06
- 16 She Don’t Care About Time (version 1) 2:39
- 17 The World Turns All Around Her (alternate mix) 2:16
- 18 Stranger in a Strange Land (instrumental) 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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