El Guevo

A beautiful review worthy of a masterpiece. An album that is indeed dark and threatening, anticipating certain sounds that will fully develop in their epic form in the subsequent Remain In Light. Every song on this album should be considered a masterpiece, from the opening I Zimbra to the icy beauties of Air and Heaven, leading up to the total paranoia of Animal and the unsettling Drugs.

I didn't want to say this, it's obvious, I wanted to say that he proposes the same song always differently. This means he really changes his skin, that is, arrangement, style, rhythm, often even the lyrics, and no one else in the rock world does this. Maybe I explained myself poorly, I certainly didn't want to sound like a philosopher; it's not a concept that I wanted to express, I simply wanted to report the facts as they are. Whether Dylan does this to escape his own myth or because he is no longer what he once was, I don't think it's very important. The truly important thing is that by doing so, Dylan highlights something very important: namely, that a song never dies, it is always in continuous evolution, it is alive and transforms; sometimes it is sweet, sometimes it is violent, it is always different! This is a lesson that many young American songwriters are learning, as I have seen and heard by following the concerts of Will Oldham and Joseph Arthur. I hope I have explained myself well, I absolutely do not want to spark any controversy, but I believe it’s a mistake if you look for in a concert what you found on a record; they are two different things. Even though artists who try to reproduce what they did in the studio live make me a little sad as well... and that’s exactly why I admire Dylan, because he has never done that! Best regards.

Antimo, it seems to me that you answered yourself; admitting this serious shortcoming explains why Dylan's live performance didn't give you any emotions... and you're mistaken, because Dylan never sings the same song, even if he performed Blowin' in the Wind 20 times in a row, he would always make it sound different... from the way you talk about it, I have the doubt that instead of seeing Dylan, you saw some impersonator.

Those who know Dylan well understand that the best part is his Live performances. Throughout his career, he has given many legendary concerts, and many who are familiar with his story claim that his latest Live phase is probably the best of all. The ability Dylan has to deconstruct and reconstruct his songs (both old and new) is astonishing; only a great musician could achieve what he does, and he is accompanied by a band, undoubtedly the best live band in the world, that supports him in every choice he makes and truly sparks... of course, tastes are subjective, but those who love live music cannot help but appreciate Dylan, now more than ever.

Aeneas, sometimes you really shoot your mouth off; isn't it you who has the foggy gaze? Great review. I didn't see the concert, but I've seen Dylan live many times and he's always been amazing.

A formidable album, rich and immersed in the black heart of a wonderful fairy tale.

One of the most beautiful songs that have ever been written, and compliments for the detailed description of the events of the time and the song itself.

There is a slight resemblance and in any case, it is not true that they have been accused of plagiarism.

Beautiful album, always fresh and current, but I'm not exaggerating, also because I couldn't care less about the "legend of freedom."

What a beautiful review.