I just kindof bumped into his music, and found I was delighted to do so, I listened to the album Pink Moon and I think its a beautiful acoustic record..

anyone fan of his?

Oh yes, I think his stuff is gorgeous.

Sure, "River Man" is my favourite of his.

I love his music so much. Try to find a copy of Time Of No Reply ~ completely beautiful.

yes - LOVE Nick Drake... amazing stuff. all 3 of his albums, plus the Time of No Reply compilation, are well worth checking out.

I don't get this Nick Drake-hype! What is it? The guy is alive, nobody notices him...Then he's dead and all of a sudden he's the greatest artist to face this planet?
[This message was edited Fri Oct 31 3:17:00 PST 2003 by abierman]

Nothing wrong with loving Nick Drake's music. Maybe a bit hyped, but ain't that the case with ALL popular things?

You started with the best album, btw.

Working your way backwards?

abierman said:

his music was noticed by some when he was alive... and it was his music that has eventually led to his popularity. but i agree that his early death lends itself to his "mystique" and makes him a tragic figure... but his music is awesome in my opinion.

A friend tipped me off to him. I'm still waiting for the right time to get into it.

abierman said:

Listen to his shit man,,, amazing songwriter. He was a major recluse while living. That might have something to do with it. Only played live a handfull of times. None the less, an absolutely amazing talent

garnis said:

Didn't he commit suicide by overdosing on his anti-depression meds??

garnis said:

NO - it was not suicide - it was an accidental overdose.

Anyone interested in learning more about Nick, check out his FANTASTIC biography by Patrick Humprhies. Even if you're not familiar w/ his music, it's a fascinating read - and it will, of course, make you want to go out and buy all 4 of his CDs immediately. Well 5, if you count his "Best Of".