The best Folk-Pop albums
of the 1960s.
Where to start with 1960–1969 folk-pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1960s — folk-pop
Top picks from 1960–1969, ranked by where we would start.
Bob Dylan
Bringing It All Back Home
A groundbreaking fusion of folk and rock, marked by vivid storytelling and a raw, electric energy.
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Bob Dylan
John Wesley Harding
A return to stripped-down storytelling, where folk melodies intertwine with vivid narratives and characters from American folklore.
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Donovan
What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid
A tapestry of gentle melodies and introspective lyrics woven into the fabric of 1960s folk music.
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John Denver
Rhymes & Reasons
A heartfelt blend of folk melodies and poignant storytelling that captures the spirit of a transformative era.
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Donovan
Mellow Yellow
A whimsical blend of folk melodies and psychedelic whimsy, imbued with Donovan's distinctive poetic lyricism.
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Simon & Garfunkel
Bookends
A contemplative journey blending folk melodies with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of a generation's anxieties and dreams.
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Simon & Garfunkel
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Harmonious folk melodies intertwine with poetic lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that captures the essence of the 1960s counterculture.
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