Moe_Syzlak Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Perhaps this belongs in the blasphemy thread, but my favorite Dylan albums are: -Postcards Of The Hanging (although the mix I made myself about 15 years ago is better, imo)-I'm Not There OST Yeah that's right, I like Dylan's music much better when performed by someone else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fineartoflife Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Blood on the TracksBasement Tapes (I love the Band, so this was super happymaking when I found this) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I know! I could name at least 20 Dylan albums I own/love but for some reason that one's sneaked by me all this time. I'll get it soon - I've wanted it more since reading Levon Helm's book recently.That was @ the used records joint I go to for a few months. I passed. It's gone. I'm a moron.I was in the same boat as you until a few weeks ago. A friend let me borrow it and I absolutely love it. I don't know why I stayed away from this one for so long. I figured it wasn't one of the staples of the Dylan catalog and was released after The Band had hit its creative peak - '74. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
you ever seen a ghost? Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 "Tough Mama" from Planet Waves is incredible, though i still think the album is only so-so. -justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 i should get around to reading levon's book i have 'dylan' on vinyl. there's a few good songs (spanish is the loving tongue is fantastic) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 "Tough Mama" from Planet Waves is incredible, though i still think the album is only so-so. -justin Forever Young is not so bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 "Tough Mama" from Planet Waves is incredible, though i still think the album is only so-so. -justinThe whole thing sounds good to these ears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 The "Tough Mama" is pretty damn sweet. Garcia Band always did a very nice cover of it, as well. Excellent lyrics, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muncle Douchey Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 "Tough Mama" from Planet Waves is incredible, though i still think the album is only so-so. -justin DIRGE!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Blood on the TracksBasement Tapes (I love the Band, so this was super happymaking when I found this)You're gonna need Planet Waves, Before the Flood, Live 1966, Self Portrait, and The Band's Rock of Ages. I can't think of anymore Dylan and the Band albums right now but that's music at it's perfection. (No Direction Home has a couple, too.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 All the usual suspects that everyone else would mention but I hold a special place in my heart for John Wesley Harding and Street Legal. The former for I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine and the latter for it being the first album I ever bought with my own money and for Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 The "Tough Mama" is pretty damn sweet. He did this one live when I saw him at VA Beach, probably in '96 or '98 (pre-time out of mind). quite fun to hear live, my favorite on that album. except he didn't get have the lyrics right live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panther Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 1.Blonde on Blonde2.Blood On The Tracks3.Highway 614.Freewheelin5.Briging it all back home6.Love and Theft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 i have 'dylan' on vinyl. there's a few good songs (spanish is the loving tongue is fantastic) i've always had a soft spot for that album. i love Mary Jane and Lily of the west. also the way he changes the lyrics to "big yellow bulldozer took away the house and land" He did this one live when I saw him at VA Beach, probably in '96 or '98 (pre-time out of mind). quite fun to hear live, my favorite on that album. except he didn't get have the lyrics right live. probably was in 1997. he played it quite often that year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Perhaps this belongs in the blasphemy thread, but my favorite Dylan albums are: -Postcards Of The Hanging (although the mix I made myself about 15 years ago is better, imo)-I'm Not There OST Yeah that's right, I like Dylan's music much better when performed by someone else. I picked up a vinyl copy of "I'm Not There" tonight after seeing the movie last night. The soundtrack really stands out more now that I've seen the songs in the context of the film. Goin To Aculpoco is fantastic, as well as Pressing On. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 1.Freewheeling Bob Dylan2.Blood On The Tracks3.Blonde on Blonde Quote Link to post Share on other sites
you ever seen a ghost? Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 i'm a big ass fan of what Iron & Wine/Calexico do with "Dark Eyes." it's also great to have an official release of "I'm Not There!" -justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I picked up a vinyl copy of "I'm Not There" tonight after seeing the movie last night. The soundtrack really stands out more now that I've seen the songs in the context of the film. Goin To Aculpoco is fantastic, as well as Pressing On.btw-something I didn't realize until I looked at the song credits, Nels Cline plays guitar as one of the Million Dollar Bashers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cousin Tupelo Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 criminally underrate due to its production (damn 1980's)Empire Burlesque Not his best, but I'm glad someone mentioned this one. I think Infidels fell into the same vein but I enjoyed this pair. On the other hand, am I the only one that believes Blood on the Tracks has gotten too much notice over the years? Not that it's not a great album, but people can't get past Tangled Up in Blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 1. Blonde on Blonde2. Blood On The Tracks3. Briging It All Back Home 4. Highway 61 Revisited 5. Love and Theft 6. Modern Times7. Time Out of Mind8. New Morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 My top 5. The order is somewhat flexible. Highway 61Bringing it all Back HomeBlonde on BlondeBlood on the TracksFreewheelin' That's about right for me too. Honorable mentions to Times-they-are-a-changin, John Wesley Harding, and Modern Times. I like Time Out Of Mind and Oh Mercy a lot also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I just can't believe it, people. I have read the six pages and all the lists, and apart from Analogman who lists the whole discography, nobody mentionned Another Side of Bob Dylan, which is far better than the Freewheelin' one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I just can't believe it, people. I have read the six pages and all the lists, and apart from Analogman who lists the whole discography, nobody mentionned Another Side of Bob Dylan, which is far better than the Freewheelin' one. I agree with you, but neither are in my top 5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IcculusDC Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah, this one is gonna be a tough one. Unless you hate Dylan (which I know may be a few of you), how do you choose from among his 1960's and early 70's output? It's pretty close for me, between Freewheeling, Blood On the Tracks, and Nashville Skyline, but in the end...Nashville Skylinewins out, just for the sheer fun of it. As brilliant as all those albums are, my choice is the only one that really makes me smile outright. Good to see some love for Nashville Skyline. Definitely one of my favoourites up there with Blond on Blonde and Highway 61. This album is just straight up awesome. Duo with Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels on Bass. Give to me my country pie. I won't throw it up in anybody's face What more do you need? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 bringing it all back home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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