1001 Albums Summary

I never need to hear Blowin' in the Wind again in my live, maybe not A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall either. They are staggering songs, and the idea that Dylan was 22 when these songs were recorded is impossible to fathom, but I've heard them more than enough in my life. Those songs alone would maybe be enough to give this album 5 stars, but then there's also Girl From The North Country and Don't Think Twice Its All Right. I'll never tire of these ones, no matter how many times I hear them. Then there's Masters of War and Corrina, Corrina. Its also very funny. Bob Dylan's Blues, Bob Dylan's Dream, Talkin' World War III Blues, and I Shall Be Free are hilarious. 5 stars.

The first three songs are wildy different than the rest of the album. More funk driven, early in the era for it. Side 2 is much more classic soul.

What is there to be said about this. Its a masterpiece, with every song hitting at some level. Would be impossible for me to pick a favourite track, but The Beautiful Ones hit hardest on this listen.

Station To Station - 5 Stars Golden Years - 5 Stars Word on A Wing - 4 Stars TVC 15 - 4 Stars Stay - 3 Stars Wild is The Wind - 5 Stars

Highlights: Teen Age Riot, Silver Rocket, The Sprawl, 'Cross The Breeze, Eric's Trip, Hey Joni, Candle

Title track is exceptional and one of the greatest tracks of the 1970s. Closing track is also great, as is Can You Get To That and Super Stupid. The echo effect on some tracks just does not work for my brain.