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 uneven Mar 10, 2008
I would disagree with anyone who says this isn't just for serious Dylan fans. I am one, and there's still a lot here I wouldn't want to listen to very often....a lot of the songs are alternate takes where he seems to be working out the melody or instrumentation or lyrics for a particular song, & while they're interesting as insights into his creative process, it also becomes clear after listening a few times that these versions got rejected b/c they're just not as good as the ones that were released. If you're looking for alternate takes on Dylan tunes, you're better off with some of the many live recordings - I'd pick bootleg 4, 5 & 6 over this, and the Concert for Kampuchea set.
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 HIDDEN TREASURES #2 Dec 05, 2007
I changed my e-mail so I can't get on to update last review. It's still me, Nadia. Other than this version of Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat that I love so much I really want to emphasize that there are lots of gems in this 2 album collection. If you still haven't heard Masters of War, I highly suggest hearing it in this live version because the first time I heard it was on this collection and then I heard it later on in his regular album. But this is FAR SUPERIOR. It is indeed so powerful--both in the tune--his guitar, and also the words are so powerful and he does it all by himself!!!! He had courage to stand up against conformity and sing his deepest thoughts--at such a young age. Certainly we should have more Bob Dylans floating around. I was so moved at hearing Masters of War for the first time ever from this live performance, tears rolled from my eyes, it is so powerful and wonderful!! When the Ship Comes In is one of my very favorites. Read the lyrics to this song! The tune and lyrics together make this a VERY POWERFUL song. This young Bob Dylan is so bursting with talent it is truly unbelievable. Maggie's Farm and Tombstone Blues are stepped up versions and everyone is having a blast playing them. You will definitely like these versions. Do not stop with this Bootleg Series #7--I suggest Bootleg Series 1-3, which is also a MUST BUY and a few other first albums--see my other reviews for the entire little collection I recommend if you are just starting out with Bob Dylan. So much talent in such a young man!! I find that truly amazing.
Get the DVD Oct 13, 2007
This is a fun Bob Dylan experience with some insights, especially Bob on camera. Get the DVD as well - they come in a package.
"Bobby D Finds his roots" Nov 10, 2006
This was an absolutely TREMENDOUS CD.
Especially recommended on Side 2 are "She Belongs to Me" ("She's an artist, She Don't look Back") and a Devestating Version of "Desolation Row".
On Side 1 are "When my Ship comes in" (In the Video Baez tells how Dylan is upset that they won't let him in a Hotel because of his "Scruffy appearance", then as Baez tells it "So he wrote 'When My Ship comes In' He can't get a Hotel Room, so he writes when my Ship comes In"!!!)
Also on Side 1 is a "Catch Lightning in a Bottle" version of "Chimes of Freedom.
AND if you like this CD, check out Baez's performance on YOUTUBE of "Diamonds and Rust"; Then go to the 1992 Dylan Tribute where the Clancy Brothers (and for this performance only Tommy Makem) do "When My Ship Comes In". You can't go wrong on any of these.
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 A revelation! Oct 11, 2006
Just spent a day listening to the second disc while painting my house. I played it loud over and over while I worked. I have to say it's brilliant. While there is a lot of good stuff on this disc, the standout tune for me is "Visions of Johanna." The Band is absolutely in full form, and Dylan sounds like he's about to levitate. Couldn't have been a better day ... completely reinvigorated my interest in the man's music.
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