Rolling Stone: 10 Greatest Albums of All Time

Key · 08-04-2012, 03:14 PM

As it's probably been mentioned a million times on here. It's not about Dylan's voice, it's about his lyrics.

Salami · 08-04-2012, 04:09 PM

Although to be quite honest, I love Bob's voice. I'm not saying that from the old "it conveys emotion" nonsense, I feel that certainly in his later albums it really fits his music perfectly. There's the worn down, haggard sense of fatigue in "Can't Stop" and "Cold Irons Bound" from Time Out Of Mind, and later from Modern Times, songs like "When The Deal Goes Down" have a worldly wise feeling that he's lived through the "disappointment and pain" and has "worn the same thorny crown".

Nope, I think Bob Dylan's voice is fine on aesthetic grounds as well.

Paedantic Basterd · 08-04-2012, 05:05 PM

I have not yet heard one Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen album, and it comes down to the fact that lyrics alone cannot hold my interest in an album, so frankly, I've been afraid to give them a go and end up bored.

jackhammer · 08-04-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I have not yet heard one Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen album, and it comes down to the fact that lyrics alone cannot hold my interest in an album, so frankly, I've been afraid to give them a go and end up bored.

I am not a big Bob Dylan fan at all but Highway 61 Revisted is worthy of anyones album collection and it's the only Dylan album I own but it is damn good.

14232949 · 08-04-2012, 05:59 PM

Blood on the tracks is a great record, and I'd hardly consider myself a big folk music guy.

**Goofle** · 08-04-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I have not yet heard one Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen album, and it comes down to the fact that lyrics alone cannot hold my interest in an album, so frankly, I've been afraid to give them a go and end up bored.

Cohen is certainly worth listening to. You would absolutely love some of his albums, I am sure of that.

moserw · 08-04-2012, 08:04 PM

I agree Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen are worth listening to.

Ditto for Paul Simon both with Simon & Garfunkel and his solo efforts.

Paedantic Basterd · 08-04-2012, 08:06 PM

Recommend me two albums by each that I'd enjoy?

moserw · 08-04-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

Recommend me two albums by each that I'd enjoy?

Why not start with the greatest hits/best of selection? That's what I do when I want to start with a new artist/band. If I like the sound of it then I begin with collecting their best albums and usually end up with their entire discography (if I really like them).

Otherwise, Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited and Leonard Cohen - Greatest Hits or Essential.

Paedantic Basterd · 08-04-2012, 08:51 PM

I really like proper albums, so I'm probably not going to pick up a compilation, but I've noted the other rec. Thank you.

View Poll Results: top 10 albums of all time?
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band	12	17.65%
Pet Sounds	5	7.35%
Revolver	5	7.35%
Highway 61 Revisited	7	10.29%
Rubber Soul	2	2.94%
What's Going On?	4	5.88%
Exile on Main St.	4	5.88%
London Calling	10	14.71%
Blonde on Blonde	4	5.88%
The Beatles (The White Album)	7	10.29%
I hate all of them!	8	11.76%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

08-04-2012, 08:04 PM	#47 (permalink)
moserw Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154	I agree Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen are worth listening to. Ditto for Paul Simon both with Simon & Garfunkel and his solo efforts. __________________ Last.FM For me, the backdrop of half the experiences of life includes music - Amy Grant

08-04-2012, 03:14 PM	#41 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	As it's probably been mentioned a million times on here. It's not about Dylan's voice, it's about his lyrics.

08-04-2012, 04:09 PM	#42 (permalink)
Salami Get in ma belly Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,385	Although to be quite honest, I love Bob's voice. I'm not saying that from the old "it conveys emotion" nonsense, I feel that certainly in his later albums it really fits his music perfectly. There's the worn down, haggard sense of fatigue in "Can't Stop" and "Cold Irons Bound" from Time Out Of Mind, and later from Modern Times, songs like "When The Deal Goes Down" have a worldly wise feeling that he's lived through the "disappointment and pain" and has "worn the same thorny crown". Nope, I think Bob Dylan's voice is fine on aesthetic grounds as well.

08-04-2012, 05:05 PM	#43 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I have not yet heard one Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen album, and it comes down to the fact that lyrics alone cannot hold my interest in an album, so frankly, I've been afraid to give them a go and end up bored.

08-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#45 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Blood on the tracks is a great record, and I'd hardly consider myself a big folk music guy.

08-04-2012, 08:06 PM	#48 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Recommend me two albums by each that I'd enjoy?

08-04-2012, 08:51 PM	#50 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I really like proper albums, so I'm probably not going to pick up a compilation, but I've noted the other rec. Thank you.