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An introduction to Bob Dylan
Posted on 9/2/15 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 9/2/15 at 2:34 pm
I know some of his main stuff, but what few albums should I really dive into as an introduction.
What are the must listens for beginners of Dylan?
What are the must listens for beginners of Dylan?
Posted on 9/2/15 at 2:57 pm to CBandits82
Bringing It All Back Home
Blood On the Tracks
Oh Mercy
Blood On the Tracks
Oh Mercy
Posted on 9/2/15 at 2:58 pm to CBandits82
Highway 61 Revisited
Bringing It All Back Home
Blonde On Blonde
Blood On The Tracks
There are others that are excellent but those four are the ones that I could never live without.
Bringing It All Back Home
Blonde On Blonde
Blood On The Tracks
There are others that are excellent but those four are the ones that I could never live without.
This post was edited on 9/2/15 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 9/2/15 at 2:59 pm to CBandits82
Hmmm... he has such a huge catalog, but I'd start with:
Freewheelin' Bob Dylan: classic folkie Dylan.
Bringing It All Back Home: Dylan plugs in
Blood On the Tracks: middle period, probably his best
Modern Times: late period Dylan
Freewheelin' Bob Dylan: classic folkie Dylan.
Bringing It All Back Home: Dylan plugs in
Blood On the Tracks: middle period, probably his best
Modern Times: late period Dylan
Posted on 9/2/15 at 3:29 pm to CBandits82
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What are the must listens for beginners of Dylan?
Honestly, what really got me into Dylan was listening to a compilation, of all things. I usually loathe and despise compilations and greatest hits because I feel like it removes songs from their original context and intended order.
The Essential Bob Dylan is a fantastic two-CD release that consists of material throughout the entirety of his career. All of the Essential releases are actually really well done. I enjoyed the Judas Priest and Stevie Ray Vaugh versions as well.
This is probably the best overview of his extensive body of work. From there, you can probably determine which of his styles you prefer the most.
This post was edited on 9/2/15 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 9/2/15 at 3:57 pm to CBandits82
Hwy 61 Revisited, Blood on the Tracks, Street Legal and Desire
Posted on 9/2/15 at 4:01 pm to CBandits82
blood on the tracks would be a good start
Posted on 9/2/15 at 7:44 pm to FunroePete
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Also Nashville Skyline
Word. Country Dylan rocks.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 3:26 am to Russell the Beatle
quote:Simply one of the best albums ever.
Blood On the Tracks
Posted on 9/3/15 at 11:14 am to Russell the Beatle
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Bringing It All Back Home
Maybe my favorite
Posted on 9/3/15 at 12:33 pm to saint amant steve
The Essential Bob Dylan was what got me hooked as well.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 2:25 pm to CBandits82
Also look into Biograph if you can find it. It's a huge compilation that has a few rarities.
When I was little I asked my dad why he liked Bob Dylan so much. I didn't understand.
He sent me to my room. I'm serious.
When I was little I asked my dad why he liked Bob Dylan so much. I didn't understand.
He sent me to my room. I'm serious.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 3:04 pm to CBandits82
another vote for Blood on the Tracks.
also Before the Flood is a great first taste of live Dylan
also Before the Flood is a great first taste of live Dylan
Posted on 9/3/15 at 3:18 pm to Rhio
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When I was little I asked my dad why he liked Bob Dylan so much. I didn't understand. He sent me to my room. I'm serious.
My dad had a friend who used to try to convince him of Bob Dylan's greatness. It never worked. My dad was like "He can't sing. All he does is talk in the songs. Now Pavarotti... THAT guy can sing!"
(nb4 "Ur dad wuz rite!")
Posted on 9/3/15 at 3:42 pm to CBandits82
Blood On The Tracks is the most essential imo.
Shelter From The Storm contains many of the same songs but played electric with The Band.
Those two albums together show how different the same song can be. Bob Dylan took a lot of heat from the Folk community for plugging in.
He also took a ton of heat for making an "alt country" album, Nashville Skyline. But as soon as he did most other acts including The Rolling Stones soon followed suit.
Hwy 61 is a must.
Shelter From The Storm contains many of the same songs but played electric with The Band.
Those two albums together show how different the same song can be. Bob Dylan took a lot of heat from the Folk community for plugging in.
He also took a ton of heat for making an "alt country" album, Nashville Skyline. But as soon as he did most other acts including The Rolling Stones soon followed suit.
Hwy 61 is a must.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 3:44 pm to CBandits82
Bringing it all Back Home
Hwy 61 Revisited
Blood on the Tracks
Desire
I also love when he went country and released John Wesley Harding and Nashville Skyline.
Hwy 61 Revisited
Blood on the Tracks
Desire
I also love when he went country and released John Wesley Harding and Nashville Skyline.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 9:56 am to Marciano1
Started with Blood on the Tracks.
Incredible.
Incredible.
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