Bob Dylan

blastingas10 · 09-04-2012, 03:53 AM

'throughout this life' (or was it 'through this life?) wasn't very good. But I've listened to his new song 'duquense whistle' and it's given me some hope for this new album. I'm definitely interested to see the outcome.

'oh mercy' is a definitely a great album. And I agree with Howard about 'shot of love' and 'infidels', both were pretty good. The song 'in the summerine' from 'shot of love' is a pretty great song.

I guess you cant count his MTV unplugged album because it didn't consist of any new material, but it still showed to me that bob still had it and he could stay make those songs sound great while putting a new spin on them.

Salami, if you're seeing this, I'd like to hear your insight. I think I remember you being a pretty big fan of some of his more recent music.

Howard the Duck · 09-04-2012, 05:09 AM

well, having David Hidalgo co-write the new one gives me some hope

not that much of a fan of Los Lobos but they were alright

Max Branning · 09-08-2012, 05:46 AM

The single most important musical influence on my life. Listening to Bob took to me to another place, his words and the images they conjured up took me on a surrealistic journey no other writer has been able to match, the way the words seem to roll and fall on top of one another still astounds me, his wit, his playfulness, his heart, his anger, his frustrations, no other musical artist has quite summed up the human condition as wisely or as poetically as Bob. IMHO he is one of the 20th centurys true geniuses, i feel honored and inspired to have had him as a part of my life.

Max Branning · 09-08-2012, 12:28 PM

Am I the only one who thinks the Basement tapes is one of his best albums?

**Janszoon** · 09-08-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

well, having David Hidalgo co-write the new one gives me some hope

not that much of a fan of Los Lobos but they were alright

Ooh. That makes me want to give it a listen. I love Los Lobos.

blastingas10 · 09-08-2012, 03:55 PM

Just picked up this book yesterday, seems to be an interesting read.

Revolution in the Air: The Songs of Bob Dylan, 1957-1973 (Cappella Books):Amazon:Books

Max Branning · 09-08-2012, 07:52 PM

I'm a big fan of the band but I think the basement tapes is better than anyone of their albums.

Rpbr · 09-11-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

The only man alive in music today that deserves the title "living legend"

second that

Chives · 09-11-2012, 01:26 AM

Just recently upgraded from my old CD version of the Mono Recordings set to a vinyl copy of the set. Listening to them was how I spent most of my day today and I have to say...a lot of love was put into that set. Packaging is great, as is sound quality. If only the Beatles could get a vinyl reissue set like that...

Also, looks like Tempest is out. I look forward to hearing what you guys think about it if-and-when-you all pick it up!

Howard the Duck · 09-11-2012, 01:35 AM

i got the leak of Tempest

liking it so far, even more so than "Together Through Life" - the production is stark and bleak, and he repeats one or two chords in only one bar repeated throughout a song

certainly interesting

though his voice sounds like ****

i also got the other Dylans I put off getting last time, his late eighties stuff

09-04-2012, 03:53 AM	#451 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	'throughout this life' (or was it 'through this life?) wasn't very good. But I've listened to his new song 'duquense whistle' and it's given me some hope for this new album. I'm definitely interested to see the outcome. 'oh mercy' is a definitely a great album. And I agree with Howard about 'shot of love' and 'infidels', both were pretty good. The song 'in the summerine' from 'shot of love' is a pretty great song. I guess you cant count his MTV unplugged album because it didn't consist of any new material, but it still showed to me that bob still had it and he could stay make those songs sound great while putting a new spin on them. Salami, if you're seeing this, I'd like to hear your insight. I think I remember you being a pretty big fan of some of his more recent music. Last edited by blastingas10; 09-04-2012 at 04:02 AM.

09-11-2012, 01:26 AM	#459 (permalink)
Chives Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 299	Just recently upgraded from my old CD version of the Mono Recordings set to a vinyl copy of the set. Listening to them was how I spent most of my day today and I have to say...a lot of love was put into that set. Packaging is great, as is sound quality. If only the Beatles could get a vinyl reissue set like that... Also, looks like Tempest is out. I look forward to hearing what you guys think about it if-and-when-you all pick it up! __________________ [My last.fm] [My Tumblr]

09-08-2012, 05:46 AM	#453 (permalink)
Max Branning Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	The single most important musical influence on my life. Listening to Bob took to me to another place, his words and the images they conjured up took me on a surrealistic journey no other writer has been able to match, the way the words seem to roll and fall on top of one another still astounds me, his wit, his playfulness, his heart, his anger, his frustrations, no other musical artist has quite summed up the human condition as wisely or as poetically as Bob. IMHO he is one of the 20th centurys true geniuses, i feel honored and inspired to have had him as a part of my life.

09-08-2012, 12:28 PM	#454 (permalink)
Max Branning Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	Am I the only one who thinks the Basement tapes is one of his best albums?

09-08-2012, 03:55 PM	#456 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	Just picked up this book yesterday, seems to be an interesting read. Revolution in the Air: The Songs of Bob Dylan, 1957-1973 (Cappella Books):Amazon:Books

09-08-2012, 07:52 PM	#457 (permalink)
Max Branning Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	I'm a big fan of the band but I think the basement tapes is better than anyone of their albums.