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It seems there is no doubt that the album is not that great; after all, it's not what we fans expected. It was undoubtedly an illusion to expect another Funhouse, but at the very least, a bit of acidic aggression was a must. This work does not satisfy much in that regard: the guitars are mostly in the background, not at all aggressive or gritty; Iggy does not sing in a wild and animalistic way, but his voice resembles more that of his solo period in American Caesar or, exaggerating, in The Idiot (two albums that can be considered part of the singer's solo career); the lyrics are not those of a bastard garage album. So, part of the responsibility lies with the band, but another central issue that negatively impacts the album is the production by Steve Albini, which was supposed to be one of the strengths of the album: the drums have the typical "à la Steve Albini" sound that feels particularly out of place here, and the guitars are almost "hidden" without unleashing their wild side. Considering that in addition to Albini's production, those of Rick Rubin and Jack White were also proposed, it adds further regret... Jack White could have really been the right person since he is the one who revitalized the garage sound in recent years and is much closer to a production in that sense than Steve Albini, the leading producer of a certain independent rock and who is complicit in one of the greatest "sound miracles" in rock history with Nirvana's In Utero. Thus, behind this album, there is more than one perplexity, partly due to the scarcity inherent in the new material, and partly due to the distortion of the Stooges' sound, which is vastly different from what we have heard, even in recent years, live.

Well, you’re right... but the most famous version of "Good Morning Little School Girl" is by Sonny Boy Williamson II... so much so that, if I'm not mistaken, there’s also a collection of his that bears the same title as the song.

Where did you find the cover? I've been looking for it online for a long time but I can't find it....

Well, I don't quite agree. At some points, the sound is a bit too '80s.... the highlights are undeniably "Harlem Shuffle," "Too Rude," and "Sleep Tonight." It's true that these sounds are more nuanced and sound much better on "Talk is Cheap".... very good regarding the review.

Wonderful review...well done! Clear and organized just right...GOOD!

we're in agreement... but Dylan is Dylan, a bit unpredictable... if I were in his shoes, I would have ended my career differently... the things you say you didn't say, I didn't mean to put words in your mouth, I just wanted to explain myself better, just like my "bringing in the stones." you misunderstood, I didn't mean to contradict things that, by the way, you hadn't said; they were just considerations. I just wanted a peaceful exchange of ideas, like it was, okay?

I am the fool who even made it to the fourth... 5 for its importance and for the very avant-garde project, but also VERY boring.

beautiful live, I too had the fortune of seeing it live during this tour and I must say it was a powerful emotion that this double album captures very, very well... the review is also very good... although maybe a bit short...

Sorry... I didn't mean to say it doesn't count..., but it counts as zero, sorry.

dear the punisher, this review was written by someone who is not a fan of Bob Dylan; I prefer the Stones, Lou Reed, the Velvet Underground, and others much more than him... but it must be acknowledged that he is truly great. The same can be said for Elvis; in fact, it's not necessary to listen to Elvis to define him as the King, right? Your opinion then doesn't count, and I believe you might not be entirely wrong; in fact, you might have a bit of a point... indeed, the album is listenable and fun, but not a masterpiece like those from 300 years ago; it is merely pleasant to listen to (and that's why it deserves 3 stars instead of 5). But then, it’s fair to expect a renewal, but if that doesn't happen, it doesn't mean the album is bad or that Bob Dylan isn't a great figure, right? Just like the Stones, who have been making similar albums for years—listenability, maybe enjoyable, but nothing new, and yet they are still the Stones, right? Let me know if you share these ideas... reply... bye.