The Album Review Club - Week #147 - (page 1942) - Blonde On Blonde - Bob Dylan

[BimboBob]

An interesting choice this pick. As I've already said, his voice has a touch of Shatner, a bit of Neil Diamond when he talks, some sort of jazz hands music, vaudeville, a bit of future Billy Joel, ragtime and all manner of other influences/ music genres.

Do I like it? Erm...it's very hard to say, it's now had 4 listens, 1 more than usual, and although his voice is not the best it sort of suits the music. That's not to say I'm loving it...hold on, I'm now getting future Dead South in Montana Song, and now HMLTD's West Of Eden...

To be fair, it's in places beautifully put together and in other places a complete mess. His voice goes from out of tune to nearly in tune if you squint a bit.

Same goes for the storytelling.

Erm...

Much like this review, it's a bit meandering and repeats itself.

5/10

 

[bennyboy]

I loved the playlist wish it was longer though.
Another 5 tracks would have done for me.

 

[Coatigan]

I loved the playlist wish it was longer though.
Another 5 tracks would have done for me.

And the first thread mix-up award goes to...

 

[Coatigan]

An interesting choice this pick. As I've already said, his voice has a touch of Shatner, a bit of Neil Diamond when he talks, some sort of jazz hands music, vaudeville, a bit of future Billy Joel, ragtime and all manner of other influences/ music genres.

Do I like it? Erm...it's very hard to say, it's now had 4 listens, 1 more than usual, and although his voice is not the best it sort of suits the music. That's not to say I'm loving it...hold on, I'm now getting future Dead South in Montana Song, and now HMLTD's West Of Eden...

To be fair, it's in places beautifully put together and in other places a complete mess. His voice goes from out of tune to nearly in tune if you squint a bit.

Same goes for the storytelling.

Erm...

Much like this review, it's a bit meandering and repeats itself.

5/10

What did you write first, the punchline or the review? Be honest ;)

 

[OB1]

American Gothic - 4/10.

At it's best, it reminds me of Neil Diamond, who I am not a fan of, apart from the obvious hits.

I suppose I should have heard of Ackles but does not ring bells and I have a well worn copy or tow of the NME Encyclopedia of Rock.

Some of it was ver show tuney.

Not my cup of tea.

 

[BimboBob]

What did you write first, the punchline or the review? Be honest ;)

Always the punchline first...the rest falls into place!

 

[Mancitydoogle]

I was really looking forward to this one, American singer songwriter ,early seventies ,comparisons with Springsteen and Steve Earle. unfortunately my hopes were dashed immediately after listening to the first track, but I persevered and continued to listen.I’ve now listened to it well over the three required and I still can’t get my head round it.Its such a mush mash of styles and none of it seems to fit to my uncultured ears.The vocals are like a poor mans Scott Walker or Danny O’Keefe singingJacque Brel songs or Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.The music is from a Broadway musical or Old time music hall.The lyrics are good in the main, but just don’t go with the voice or the music.
‘Love’s enough’ is okay as a piano led love song but there’s lots of betterlove songs around.

Sorry @journolud
It just didn’t do it for me.

3/10 for the lyrics. 1 for the music and vocals

4/10

 

[Saddleworth2]

Sorry will have to sit this one out. Lot going on this week.

 

[southamptonblue]

Not my thing, wouldn't change the channel, but wouldn't take alot of notice either, inoffensive but forgettable.
A 4 from me.

 

[Bill Walker]

American Gothic - 4/10.

At it's best, it reminds me of Neil Diamond,

I get the ND analogy, and Neil had his softer story telling songs like Brooklyn Roads, I Am I Said etc. but he could also build tension and a lot more emotion with other songs. Made him a big success. I think David comes over a bit maudlin with no excitement.