rushgoober Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (Steevo @ May 11 2009, 05:52 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2009, 12:12 PM) Dare I say it, but his voice actually sounds better to my ears in the 70's than in the 60's. Right now I own 9 Dylan albums, plus a couple of the (official) bootleg series, and I gotta say, it's all pretty stellar. Admittedly, Dylan was an acquired taste for me, but he's grown on me more and more over time. A truly prolific outstanding genius. Even check out his latest few, especially Time out of Mind!! (Lanois is too f***ing cool for words). I still have not caught up with his latest though. I adore his voice through all the many incarnations it has offered up!! Enjoy the ride, you still have much more to discover no, but i knew it was only a short matter of time before people'd be trying to convince me to get the newer albums. like with most music for me, i may do so after i get all the 60's and 70's releases that are supposed to be good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2009, 01:04 PM)QUOTE (Steevo @ May 11 2009, 05:52 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2009, 12:12 PM) Dare I say it, but his voice actually sounds better to my ears in the 70's than in the 60's. Right now I own 9 Dylan albums, plus a couple of the (official) bootleg series, and I gotta say, it's all pretty stellar. Admittedly, Dylan was an acquired taste for me, but he's grown on me more and more over time. A truly prolific outstanding genius. Even check out his latest few, especially Time out of Mind!! (Lanois is too f***ing cool for words). I still have not caught up with his latest though. I adore his voice through all the many incarnations it has offered up!! Enjoy the ride, you still have much more to discover no, but i knew it was only a short matter of time before people'd be trying to convince me to get the newer albums. like with most music for me, i may do so after i get all the 60's and 70's releases that are supposed to be good... Fair enough bud, but even in the 70s he had some patchy affairs. All I'm saying is dont dismiss the modern Dylan before giving it a good go or you're missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Blood on the Tracks is his best album IMO. And as for his recent stuff, Time Out of Mind is a can't-miss. Might be a top 5 Dylan album for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ May 12 2009, 03:57 PM)And as for his recent stuff, Time Out of Mind is a can't-miss. Might be a top 5 Dylan album for me. Staggering for so late, agreed, could make mine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Saw him last week, what a man. Still has it, whatever "it" is. Lots of stuff from the new album, Together Through Life, very good album, probably too much accordion........... But his versions of Just Like A woman, Masters of War, Stuck Inside The Mobile, Pillbox, Highway 61, Ain't Talking, Thunder On The Mountain & Blowin' In The Wind were mind-blowing.......but the rendition of Like A Rolling Stone was off the planet. Probably the best "live" moment of my life. It took the roof off the building. Gary, below would be the other Bob albums I love, as well as the ones you listed. Check them out. Nashville Skyline - for Girl From The North Country(with Johnny Cash) alone. Street Legal - The beginning of the end for many Bob fans but I love it. It's really expansive, Changing of the Guard and Senor in particular. Infidels - Jokerman, I and I etc....say no more Oh Mercy - his re-birth.......thanks to Daniel Lanois. Most of The Time is perfect. Man In The Long Black Coat is perfect. Time Out of Mind is as good as the guys have been saying. For Not Dark Yet alone it's worth buying. Love and Theft & Modern Times and the new one. There is one out there chronicling life the way this man is. Edited May 12, 2009 by Hatchetaxe&saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Steevo @ May 11 2009, 06:36 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2009, 01:04 PM)QUOTE (Steevo @ May 11 2009, 05:52 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2009, 12:12 PM) Dare I say it, but his voice actually sounds better to my ears in the 70's than in the 60's. Right now I own 9 Dylan albums, plus a couple of the (official) bootleg series, and I gotta say, it's all pretty stellar. Admittedly, Dylan was an acquired taste for me, but he's grown on me more and more over time. A truly prolific outstanding genius. Even check out his latest few, especially Time out of Mind!! (Lanois is too f***ing cool for words). I still have not caught up with his latest though. I adore his voice through all the many incarnations it has offered up!! Enjoy the ride, you still have much more to discover no, but i knew it was only a short matter of time before people'd be trying to convince me to get the newer albums. like with most music for me, i may do so after i get all the 60's and 70's releases that are supposed to be good... Fair enough bud, but even in the 70s he had some patchy affairs. All I'm saying is dont dismiss the modern Dylan before giving it a good go or you're missing out. I've been using the help of this site in determining which Dylan releases I still want to get: http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/bob_dylan Desire (1976) is about as far as I want to venture into the 70's with him. These are the albums I still want: Bob Dylan (1962) The Times They Are-A Changin' (1964) Another Side of Bob Dylan (1964) The Bootleg Series Volume 2, 4, 5 & 6 I also need to get The Basement Tapes The ones I'm avoiding are: Nashville Skyline (1969) - from what I've heard of this, too country for my tastes, and Dylan doesn't really sound like himself on this one after giving up cigarettes - too clean sounding. Self-Portrait (1970) - the album he made supposedly to get people to hate his music so they'd stop bugging him. pretty universally panned. Dylan (1973) - demos released by the record company - panned even more than self-portrait Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) - supposed to be more "slight" due to it being a soundtrack and not a full on album per se. i wouldn't say no to it used for a buck or two, but otherwise not one i'm seeking out. i've heard a couple of modern Dylan tracks and they were good. i'm sure i'll check one or two of them out eventually, but honestly they're not a high priority for me right now... Edited May 12, 2009 by rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrekinboy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 His live stuff varies but check 'Before the Flood' with the Band for his best singing (i.e. with feeling and emotion). And get any compilation that has 'Blind Willie McTell' - surely the greatest song left off any album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (wrekinboy @ May 12 2009, 06:43 AM) His live stuff varies but check 'Before the Flood' with the Band for his best singing (i.e. with feeling and emotion). And get any compilation that has 'Blind Willie McTell' - surely the greatest song left off any album. It's on The Bootleg Series Volume 3, from the box set The Bootleg Series Volume 1-3. This is an official release of tracks that were previously only available on bootlegs. It's an amazing song, admittedly, but there are tons of other amazing songs on this collection as well. It's often been written about that Dylan didn't always use his best material on his officially released albums - much of that material is here. Really stunning essential stuff if you're a Dylan fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2009, 11:00 PM)These are the albums I still want: Bob Dylan (1962) The Times They Are-A Changin' (1964) Another Side of Bob Dylan (1964) The Bootleg Series Volume 2, 4, 5 & 6 I also need to get The Basement Tapes The ones I'm avoiding are: Nashville Skyline (1969) - from what I've heard of this, too country for my tastes, and Dylan doesn't really sound like himself on this one after giving up cigarettes - too clean sounding. Self-Portrait (1970) - the album he made supposedly to get people to hate his music so they'd stop bugging him. pretty universally panned. Dylan (1973) - demos released by the record company - panned even more than self-portrait Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) - supposed to be more "slight" due to it being a soundtrack and not a full on album per se. i wouldn't say no to it used for a buck or two, but otherwise not one i'm seeking out. i've heard a couple of modern Dylan tracks and they were good. i'm sure i'll check one or two of them out eventually, but honestly they're not a high priority for me right now... Your next 5 are essential, get them at all costs. Out of the ones you're avoiding Id say Nashville is the only oversight. The country style is hard to take initially but there is some charm to it. Let us know when you get through those other choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (wrekinboy @ May 12 2009, 05:43 AM) His live stuff varies but check 'Before the Flood' with the Band for his best singing (i.e. with feeling and emotion). My dad was at the Madison Square Garden show they recorded for that album. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrekinboy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ May 12 2009, 11:38 PM) QUOTE (wrekinboy @ May 12 2009, 05:43 AM) His live stuff varies but check 'Before the Flood' with the Band for his best singing (i.e. with feeling and emotion). My dad was at the Madison Square Garden show they recorded for that album. True story. Yep...you can hear him shout out "Boooobbbbb!" a few times.... ...."Get in the hole!" was a bit much though. Just kidding. Must've been great gig to be at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have five vinyl record box set "biograph" has rare unreleased cuts along with the standards & a greatest hits vinyl record. Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan . There words and music have defined the American experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 QUOTE (softfilter @ May 13 2009, 12:41 PM)I have five vinyl record box set "biograph" has rare unreleased cuts along with the standards & a greatest hits vinyl record. Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan . There words and music have defined the American experience. just because you said that, i put on the entire dylan biograph set (on cd it's only 3 discs), and i'm listening through now in its entirely. http://www.genesis-publications.com/news/bob_dylan_elliott_landy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Has anyone watched this? I keep wanting to pick this up at video store never get around to it. Looks very interesting. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/spirit3trails/200px-Im_Not_There.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Damn, not yet, on backburner. Its meant to be very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 QUOTE (softfilter @ May 14 2009, 12:42 AM) Has anyone watched this? I keep wanting to pick this up at video store never get around to it. Looks very interesting. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/spirit3trails/200px-Im_Not_There.jpg Excellent movie It is a collection of vignettes actually with different actors (including actress Cate Blanchett) portraying Bob at different eras of his life. Interestingly enough each of the characters are not named Bob Dylan but have their own names though the characters are based on Dylan's life. For example there is Woody Guthrie played by a black child actor who represents Bob's so called "hobo" days. Cate Blanchett is Jude Quinn portraying Bob circa 1966 during Dylan's big heyday in the 60's. Blanchett was nominated for an Oscar for this part and her part is my fav of the movie. Christian Bale, Richard Gere (Billy The kid) and, in one of his last performances, Heath Ledger are also in the film. It's a little weird and bit pretentious but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Some new Bob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPpCxY05dqs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hmmm... I just finished listening to Together Through Life for the first time. Hmmm... it just sounds like more of the same. Sure, there are some very good songs, but overall he sounds like he's finally repeating himself in his golden years. I'm a little disappointed. I'll give it a generous B-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Here's Dylan's greatest collaboration for your enjoyment: http://www.divshare.com/download/5002309-3d0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I just listened to Part 5 of the Bootleg Series (The Rolling Thunder Revenue) and it is STUNNING. By far my favorite of the entire Bootleg Series which is saying something because I LOVE the Royal Albert Hall concert. Probably my favorite version ever of Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 QUOTE (ReRushed @ May 14 2009, 08:52 AM) Hmmm... I just finished listening to Together Through Life for the first time. Hmmm... it just sounds like more of the same. Sure, there are some very good songs, but overall he sounds like he's finally repeating himself in his golden years. I'm a little disappointed. I'll give it a generous B-. I overheard some in a record store. His voice is a tad on the gravelly side these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 QUOTE (theworkingman @ May 27 2009, 10:47 PM) I just listened to Part 5 of the Bootleg Series (The Rolling Thunder Revenue) and it is STUNNING. By far my favorite of the entire Bootleg Series which is saying something because I LOVE the Royal Albert Hall concert. Probably my favorite version ever of Hurricane. nice! it's on my want list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 27 2009, 10:06 PM) QUOTE (theworkingman @ May 27 2009, 10:47 PM) I just listened to Part 5 of the Bootleg Series (The Rolling Thunder Revenue) and it is STUNNING. By far my favorite of the entire Bootleg Series which is saying something because I LOVE the Royal Albert Hall concert. Probably my favorite version ever of Hurricane. nice! it's on my want list... You're infamous ever expanding 200 page want list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Sorry guys! I prefer "Blonde On Blonde" porno style. Uh that would be Ginger Lynn and Amber Lynn. Damn time flies when you're having fun. Glad I married a blonde! Anyway I saw Bob Dylan open for AEROSMITH years ago and I almost fell asleep and hit my head on the concrete floor. He is a genius writer but that's about it. His harp playing is like listening to a dog whistle for humans. My head might explode like in the Cronenberg film SCANNERS listening to that shit. I would say that "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Blood On The Tracks" are worth owning. AFTER THAT.... FUGGEDDABOUTIT. This post has been brought to you by JMO INC. J ust M y O pinion I 'm N ot C onvinced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 really? those are the ONLY 2 dylan albums you see ANY redeeming quality in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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