
"In a coat he borrowed from James Dean,"
Review created: 02/05/00
by: staceyg -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
the price, readily available
Cons:
none that I can think of
"And a voice that came from you and me" Bob Dylan's Voice and music truly was for the people. At least when this album arose on the scene. Bob Dylan (aka Robert Zimmerman) created his celebrity. He was a talented boy, whose musical idol was folk singer Woody Guthrie.
This album came out before Bob plugged in at the Newport Folk festival disappointing many of his fans. If I were stranded on a desert Island, (or anywhere for that matter) This is one album I would like to have with me. (God forbid I ever need to be limited to one album)
It's moods / styles change from melancholy - "Don't Think Twice It's All Right", to humorous, "Bob Dylan's Dream", to apocalyptic - "Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall", to the hiccupy / Rockabilly / Buddy Holly-esque "Honey Just Allow Me one More Chance".
I initially bought it because I realized I had no Dylan in my collection. Oh, the years I wasted. It is a mainstay in my car stereo, as well as my home stereo. And as hard as it may be for non fans to believe, you CAN understand his voice. You may FEEL it first, with the soulful harmonica solos, but this album will invade you, you'll wonder what you did with out it.
Blowin' In The Wind
Bob Dylan's Blues
Down The Highway
Bob Dylan's Dream
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Girl From The North Country
Masters Of War
Corrina, Corrina
Oxford Town
Talking World War III Blues
Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Honey Just Allow Me One More Chance
I Shall Be Free
If you like this album, and are looking for other folk artists, I highly recommend Jim Croce, and Dan Bern.
Review ID: 10000000000218101

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