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

[FogBlueInSanFran]

I’ve been duped by Wikipedia!

See, let me explain how it works.

When the chord changes are JUICY AND HOOKY, and DRIVE THE SONG, and the voice floats a lovely melody verse to verse, it IS NOT FUCKING FOLK MUSIC.

It is ROCK AND ROLL, no matter the acoustic guitar sans accompaniment, and no matter the subject matter.

Just like “Never Goin’ Back Again” by Fleetwood Mac is. Just like “Never Talking To You Again” by Husker Du is.

Thank you for your attention.

Onto song 3. I hope the rest is as good as songs 1 and 2, cuz I loved them.

Ok, so it does get folk-y later on.

Still, I’m ready to conclude “How Does It Feel” is a masterpiece.

 

[Coatigan]

It has only taken 55 weeks to put forward the second openly City supporting act.

 

[journolud]

It has only taken 55 weeks to put forward the second openly City supporting act.

Not bad, at least we haven't had Simply Red or Olly Murs.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Halfway through first listen.
This is right up my street.
I know of Roy Harper but have never played any of his stuff on his own.
I’m really enjoying chilling to this.
How Does It Feel, is definitely a highlight so far.
No duds at all though. Really good pick.

 

[Coatigan]

Not bad, at least we haven't had Simply Red or Olly Murs.

Carragher's Christmas Carols is my next nomination.

Silent Night at Anfield, All I want for Christmas is Jude, Deck the falls with Vars of folly, and Jurgen the red-nosed Reigned Here are classics mate.

 

[threespires]

I’ve been duped by Wikipedia!

See, let me explain how it works.

When the chord changes are JUICY AND HOOKY, and DRIVE THE SONG, and the voice floats a lovely melody verse to verse, it IS NOT FUCKING FOLK MUSIC.

It is ROCK AND ROLL, no matter the acoustic guitar sans accompaniment, and no matter the subject matter.

Just like “Never Goin’ Back Again” by Fleetwood Mac is. Just like “Never Talking To You Again” by Husker Du is.

Thank you for your attention.

Onto song 3. I hope the rest is as good as songs 1 and 2, cuz I loved them.

That made me laugh (in a good way). I've just looked at Wikipedia and in fairness it does say 'folk rock' or are you of the view that is an oxymoron ? :-)

to your subsequent post I would suggest 'How does it feel?' is the equal of any of Dylan's more famous songs

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

That made me laugh (in a good way). I've just looked at Wikipedia and in fairness it does say 'folk rock' or are you of the view that is an oxymoron ? :-)

to your subsequent post I would suggest 'How does it feel?' is the equal of any of Dylan's more famous songs

Unlike Dylan. I actually like Harper singing his own song.
Prefer Hendrix version of Dylan’s.

 

[BimboBob]

I like his voice on Have a Cigar but have never listened to any of his own albums.

This is obviously being rectified.

 

[BlueHammer85]

to your subsequent post I would suggest 'How does it feel?' is the equal of any of Dylan's more famous songs

definitely a Dylan vibe here with his voice, the social injustice angst and driving acoustic - especially 'I Hate The White Man'

 

[BimboBob]

If only Dylan could sing like this. I'm loving it so much that I've just bought a few of his albums on vinyl, this one, Stormcock and Born In Captivity.