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Been digging the new Jose Gonzalez album. Similar to his previous solo stuff, but I like the sound. Also heard some good songs by these bands that I want to investigate further. Can anyone point me in the right direction with: Sun Kill Moon, Woods, and Hiss Golden Messenger? Thanks

It wasn't bad. My 6 year old daughter asked why Bob was singing a Jerry tune during Althea. Looks like I've got father of the year all wrapped up.

Funny that the Rolling Stone page takes the quote totally out of context to mean the opposite. Can't blame him for not liking the first album, but he used the term bag, which confirms my feelings on him.

It would be cool if another guest or two showed up for the fare well shows for a song or two. Crosby, Donna. Lots of options. How about a big Ripple sing along?

Accordion duet with Hornsby

Imagine if Clapton had accepted the invitation to join the Allmans after Duane's death. Maybe he would've stayed relevant. Or died a long time ago.

Very positive review in Relix, which called it his most atmospheric album since Time Out of Mind, which basically is the same as saying its a good record to take drugs to. Maybe not too much of a surprise coming from Relix, but the reviewer is quite knowledgeable on Dylan.

Can you link to the specific article that quote is from? Not sure which one. Maybe they should've had Clapton fill in for Jerry...

I would say Ray Charles's version of Lucky Old Sun is the most well known, or Jerry Garcia's, which probably had the biggest impact on Dylan. Garcia took a bunch of standards and stripped them down, and jammed them out, in his solo band. Wonder how much Dylan had that in mind with this project.

If taken rectally. Whatever floats your boat.

I've got the album. Best Dylan album to take drugs to since Time Out of Mind. I like his vocals, he seems to connect to the songs. And I'm a sucker for pedal steel, which is really the focus of the album. Nice arrangements of the songs, the band sounds good. Not one of his greatest, not one I'll listen to that often, but not a disaster, or anywhere near that.

I don't recall much about listening to the new Pink Floyd, other than the terrible lyrics on one track. Doubt Gilmour's forthcoming album will be much better, but at least it sounds like he'll tour behind it. I was not too fond of On An Island, but some of the songs were pretty good live, and the set of all Floyd tunes was astounding. Top musical experience for me, having never seen Floyd other than '94. Echoes...

Good call on Blitzen Trapper. I remember enjoying an EP they put out early on, then not feeling it on their Boy with Fur album, or whatever it was called. That's probably my main issue with a lot of the bands mentioned here - inconsistent. But not many bands put out consistently great albums, so I guess you have to tolerate that and hope the next one is better.

I enjoyed that War on Drug album, but pretty confused about how high it was rated on all end of year lists. Just reminded me of Dylan in the 80's and Sprignsteen. I've enjoyed some Truckers here and there. I think I enjoy the songs by the other singers more than the main guy's stuff though. Saw some videos of Hard Working Americans live. Probably a fun show, but the songs didn't motivate me to seek out the album. Tough crowd, but keep em coming. I'll dig deeper into the Truckers. Thanks.

Were there horns onstage at the beginning for the 2001/Zarathustra intro to Less Than You Think, or was that a recording? Never heard that before. Kinda weird, but cool. Regardless, love Less Than as an opener.

I guess that's a pretty good clue. There's a guy Scott Warmuth (?) who combs through everything Dylan has written in song, film, books as well as interviews to see what he's lifted from the past. Pretty fascinating. Either Dylan is defying the linear nature of time, or he's just fucking with us.

If you really want to piss off a Springsteen fan, tell them he's a poor man's Bob Seger, and that you loved that album of Bob Seger covers he did. If they remind you it was Pete Seeger covers, just say "Agree to disagree."

I've got no beef with Neil being influenced by the Stones. Actually think it would be kinda cool - Goldrush came out about a year after YCAGWYW. Dylan and Robert Hunter have updated the American songbook by rewriting old songs. I'm pretty familiar with that practice. I don't think Led Zeppelin owes anyone money. But I do think the Byrds and Dylan should sue Petty for doing such a shit job of blatantly ripping off their sound, style, and persona.

I guess that answers my question. The Stones would've sued him long ago if they could've. Does seem to be a simlarity though. Neil probably was smart enough to put in just enough variation when he wrote it to avoid the lawsuit. Tricky bastard.

Wondering if anyone knows if After the Goldrush's organ and melody was lifted or influenced by the Stones' You Can't Always Get What You Want intro with the horn? Just recently noticed the similarity. Did Neil consciously or unconsciously borrow it? Or no real relation between the two? Lyrically, thematically some similarities as well - the end of the sixties and what not.

Been commiserating with another member on how the Dead has ruined us on new music - not much made these days is nearly as satisfying or interesting. Don't want to be one of those Deadheads that only listens to the Dead and a select other group of bands. Can anyone from this like minded group recommend anything relatively new they've been enjoying? Sad that the only "new" music I'm looking forward to is Pops Staples and Dylan's recordings of standards. I'm not that old yet, but the stuff kids listen to these days, jeez. I think my bunyons are acting up.

Should also add that I liked the solo acoustic stuff Bob was doing for a little while, as it focused on his songs. The shows he did with Chris Robinson and Jackie Greene were fun too.

Ratdog has been touring most consistently, but their music has not been consistent. I'm sure Kimock's playing elevated them, but Karan was weak. Last time I saw them they slogged through already slow songs like Birdsong at a snails pace, with the rest of the band watching Weir and wondering what the hell he would do next. They seemed lost, unrehearsed. It sounds like Bob just shows up and plays, Chementi is the band director. Heard Karan tell the story of how Robyn Sylvester was chosed as the new bass player. Bob had no say, basically the rest of the band chose him and Bob was fine with whatev

Phil has had a pretty clear direction, wanting to branch out and play with as many people of possible spreading the Grateful Dead gospel. Mickey is still into the world music percussion thing. Bill just likes to play Dead music, with a New Orleans twist, not into breaking any new ground. I think it could be argued that Bob is lost, he's just not a very good band leader. Last time I saw Ratdog they were just a mess. And what is with the double bass thing he was doing with them for a while? Not too mention playing with a DJ for a while. But I imagine all these strange choices somehow make sense

One of the best things I've seen written about the shows so far: http://www.jambands.com/features/2015/01/23/10-reasons-why-trey-anastasio-is-the-worst-choice-for-fare-thee-well/ TREY DOESN’T “GET” THE DEAD What Phish does is so silly. I’d like to see Trey step up and make some REAL music, like composing a rock opera about turtles who run a train station.