1001 Albums Summary

I'm not that familiar with Bod Dylan, that I mainly know from covers (notably French-translated ones). And I'm not sure that album was the best way to get to know him and his work better, because it overall wasn't that pleasant to listen to. I already knew Dylan wasn't that great of a singer, and I don't think it's necessary a bad thing for a singer-songwriter with engaging lyrics. But this selection of songs was not the most interesting one on that side, with very few political or engaged songs. And if I found the voice-guitare combo compelling as a folk fan, I have to say ; there is a problem with the recording of that harmonica. The problem isn't in the instrument itself, but how strident it is, how loud compared to the rest. And I wasn't that convinced by the rock side of things. It doesn't match his voice and overall style that well, and more importantly the sound recording was once more a bit weird, and agressive to the ears. I didn't quite enjoyed it. Sorry Bob, but listening to this live wasn't a great experience. It was one I don't plan to reproduce any time soon. I'm sure we'll meet again on a studio album, and the ratings will be far better, but I genuinely don't understand why they put this album on this list.