Dylan was an unfathomable genius in the 60s, and that lingered to good effect as far as the 70s' Blood On The Tracks and Desire. Thereafter, whenever I've dipped into his more recent outpourings I have been profoundly disappointed. The B minor mass figures far larger in my own listening habits, and any local performance is likely to find me on the front row. Nor is it mere age and cognitive conservatism as I can listen with enjoyment to much of the cutting-edge noise upon which my sons keep me updated.
I remain loyal to Bobby D, mainly because much of his early work is hard wired into my soul, and maps my formative years. I have embraced his evolution, and even the updated versions of his classics. I have loved many covers of his songs from the likes of Richie Havens, Chrissie Hynd, Sandy Denny. I love the musicians along the way… the Band obviously, Grateful Dead, Clapton, Knopfler, and especially Scarlett Rivera.
My son showed inspiration on my 50th birthday, presenting me with “Highway 61”(along with “Harvest”) Of his later albums, my favourites are “Planet Waves” and “Blood on the Tracks”, live albums, “Rolling Thunder” and “Budokan”. I am with you on “Every Grain of Sand” Neil. Of his more recent(!) songs, I loved “I and I”
His albums and live performances over the last 25 years or so have never failed to disappoint. He has consistently failed to consider that his loyal audience deserve to be indulged just a little bit… when did he last perform “”Tambourine Man”? He has reduced himself, in great shows like his 30th anniversary “Bobfest” or “The Last Waltz” to a shambling token presence… but
Dylan was an unfathomable genius in the 60s, and that lingered to good effect as far as the 70s' Blood On The Tracks and Desire. Thereafter, whenever I've dipped into his more recent outpourings I have been profoundly disappointed. The B minor mass figures far larger in my own listening habits, and any local performance is likely to find me on the front row. Nor is it mere age and cognitive conservatism as I can listen with enjoyment to much of the cutting-edge noise upon which my sons keep me updated.
I remain loyal to Bobby D, mainly because much of his early work is hard wired into my soul, and maps my formative years. I have embraced his evolution, and even the updated versions of his classics. I have loved many covers of his songs from the likes of Richie Havens, Chrissie Hynd, Sandy Denny. I love the musicians along the way… the Band obviously, Grateful Dead, Clapton, Knopfler, and especially Scarlett Rivera.
My son showed inspiration on my 50th birthday, presenting me with “Highway 61”(along with “Harvest”) Of his later albums, my favourites are “Planet Waves” and “Blood on the Tracks”, live albums, “Rolling Thunder” and “Budokan”. I am with you on “Every Grain of Sand” Neil. Of his more recent(!) songs, I loved “I and I”
His albums and live performances over the last 25 years or so have never failed to disappoint. He has consistently failed to consider that his loyal audience deserve to be indulged just a little bit… when did he last perform “”Tambourine Man”? He has reduced himself, in great shows like his 30th anniversary “Bobfest” or “The Last Waltz” to a shambling token presence… but
We love you Bob
Thank you, Jim. Love this