mjpuczko Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 totally forgot about this. might be top 5 of the year: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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brianjeremy Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Â The wife is on a GNR kick today. At least it's not the freaking Kings of Leon (for the millionth time). Jesus I hate them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 It's been far too long since I've listened to this. I cannot articulate how flawlessly brilliant this album is. Just, wonderful stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Ghost of Electricity Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 It's been far too long since I've listened to this. I cannot articulate how flawlessly brilliant this album is. Just, wonderful stuff."Flawlwessly" isn't the right word. Listen closely to the bass in 'Visions of Johanna.' You will get no argument from me about "brilliant," however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 "Flawlwessly" isn't the right word. Listen closely to the bass in 'Visions of Johanna.' You will get no argument from me about "brilliant," however.To me, there's nothing at all wrong with this album. The few less-than-great moments are only less-than-great because of the immense shadows cast by the high points of the album. Â Flawless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 To me, there's nothing at all wrong with this album. The few less-than-great moments are only less-than-great because of the immense shadows cast by the high points of the album. Â Flawless."Visions of Johanna" is my favorite cut on the record (usually), but the bass player on that track was clearly under-rehearsed. At least 3 times he comes in on the change too early, this can only be called a mistake. Mistake=flaw. Therefore, the album does not qualify as flawless. Â By no means does this ruin it for me, I prefer to think of it as a "warts and all" sort of thing that adds to the charm in much the same way that the organ coming in a half beat later on "Like a Rolling Stone" because the keyboard player (i should be able to use his name here, but dammit, my memory)wasn't sure what the chord was. Â Anyway, we're getting off topic here, perhaps there should be a separate thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 "Visions of Johanna" is my favorite cut on the record (usually), but the bass player on that track was clearly under-rehearsed. At least 3 times he comes in on the change too early, this can only be called a mistake. Mistake=flaw. Therefore, the album does not qualify as flawless.  By no means does this ruin it for me, I prefer to think of it as a "warts and all" sort of thing that adds to the charm in much the same way that the organ coming in a half beat later on "Like a Rolling Stone" because the keyboard player (i should be able to use his name here, but dammit, my memory)wasn't sure what the chord was.  Anyway, we're getting off topic here, perhaps there should be a separate thread.I see your point, but it's not the type of thing that jumps out as "wrong," or anything. At least not to me. It all comes together, and fits in to the sound Dylan was aiming for. One of the things that I respect so much about Dylan's first few full band records is that they were recorded live. These little missteps could have easily been overdubbed, but they weren't. And they don't scream "mistake!" So I just can't view them as flaws. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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cooperissup3r Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I see your point, but it's not the type of thing that jumps out as "wrong," or anything. At least not to me. It all comes together, and fits in to the sound Dylan was aiming for. One of the things that I respect so much about Dylan's first few full band records is that they were recorded live. These little missteps could have easily been overdubbed, but they weren't. And they don't scream "mistake!" So I just can't view them as flaws. let's not forget that most of the time dylan just started playing and the guys had to keep up with him. besides, don't nit pick. enjoy that shit (guy who nitpicked, not original poster). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 let's not forget that most of the time dylan just started playing and the guys had to keep up with him. besides, don't nit pick. enjoy that shit (guy who nitpicked, not original poster).Yea, sadly the session guys don't get enough credit for records like BonB and H61R. Dylan wasn't the kind of guy who gave everyone detailed charts of what to play. The fact that they kept up with him at all is a true sign to the talent assembled in those studios.  Hell, for "Sad Eyed Lady," wasn't it said that no one had a clue how long Dylan was going to make that song? Just imagine being a musician in that setting. The fact that they weren't all train-wrecks of errors is a miracle. It just adds to the mystique behind 65/66 Dylan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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augurus Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 A Sunny Day In Glasgow - Ashes Grammar EDIT/UPDATE: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 let's not forget that most of the time dylan just started playing and the guys had to keep up with him. besides, don't nit pick. enjoy that shit (guy who nitpicked, not original poster).i thought i made it clear that those do in fact enhance my enjoyment of it. i was just saying that these things can be heard if you listen for them. Like when Dylan flubs one of the lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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