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Title: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on July 17, 2012, 01:56:56 AM (http://www.bobdylan.com/sites/bdylan/files/imagecache/459x351/tempest_album_cover_459x351.jpg)
Can we be getting excited? Out on September 11th. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: jeffcdo on July 17, 2012, 03:47:57 AM Very curious to hear the song about John Lennon.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: MyGlove on July 17, 2012, 04:46:15 AM I'm almost kinda surprised he hasn't released an album called Tempest already. Seems pretty fitting. I'm always up for new Dylan CD's.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: rab2591 on July 17, 2012, 04:47:24 AM I can't wait for this! I'm constantly playing Modern Times.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on July 17, 2012, 07:21:00 AM Very curious to hear the song about John Lennon. Where did you read this? I'd be curious to hear that too. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: MaxL on July 17, 2012, 12:24:45 PM Excited for this. Been in a bit of a rut recently when it comes to Dylan, never felt any enthusiasm to put any of his CD's or buy anymore, not sure why because I love his work. I think this might perk me up again to continue seeking out more Dylan.
Is it just me or do the album covers for this and Van Morrison's "Born to Sing: No Plan B" (out October) look quite amateurish? Not that it matters. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Michael Edwards Love on July 17, 2012, 04:47:05 PM Very curious to hear the song about John Lennon. Where did you read this? I'd be curious to hear that too. Here's some more info. http://www.examiner.com/article/track-listing-for-new-bob-dylan-album-tempest-plus-inspiration-for-artwork Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on July 17, 2012, 05:05:05 PM From that:
"Critic Brett Milano has pointed out The Tempest is generally believed to be Shakespeare's last play" Critic Brett Milano has also noted that Bob Dylan is also noted to be a human being, and that you may not have known that the sky is blue. Like, fucking duh. We now return to your regularly scheduled programming of anticipating a BOB DYLAN EPIC ABOUT THE TITANIC! Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: SMiLE Brian on July 17, 2012, 05:10:27 PM This album looks a Dylan epic.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on July 17, 2012, 05:34:03 PM Very curious to hear the song about John Lennon. Where did you read this? I'd be curious to hear that too. Here's some more info. http://www.examiner.com/article/track-listing-for-new-bob-dylan-album-tempest-plus-inspiration-for-artwork Cheers for the link. 2012 is shaping up to be really great year for buying music. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Chocolate Shake Man on July 17, 2012, 05:34:58 PM From that: "Critic Brett Milano has pointed out The Tempest is generally believed to be Shakespeare's last play" Critic Brett Milano has also noted that Bob Dylan is also noted to be a human being, and that you may not have known that the sky is blue. Like, f***ing duh. Haha. Well, I haven't read the article but is the author suggesting that Dylan is hinting that this might be his last album by referencing The Tempest. Hard to say, especially since Henry VIII and Two Noble Kinsmen are generally thought to come after The Tempest but they were probably written in collaboration and also don't have the same kind of zing as Tempest. It would be weird if Dylan chose to name his last album Two Noble Kinsmen. Well, maybe not if it was 1966. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: thatjacob on July 18, 2012, 10:51:15 AM Excited for this. Been in a bit of a rut recently when it comes to Dylan, never felt any enthusiasm to put any of his CD's or buy anymore, not sure why because I love his work. I think this might perk me up again to continue seeking out more Dylan. Is it just me or do the album covers for this and Van Morrison's "Born to Sing: No Plan B" (out October) look quite amateurish? Not that it matters. Absolutely. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on July 18, 2012, 04:10:53 PM From that: "Critic Brett Milano has pointed out The Tempest is generally believed to be Shakespeare's last play" Critic Brett Milano has also noted that Bob Dylan is also noted to be a human being, and that you may not have known that the sky is blue. Like, f***ing duh. Haha. Well, I haven't read the article but is the author suggesting that Dylan is hinting that this might be his last album by referencing The Tempest. Hard to say, especially since Henry VIII and Two Noble Kinsmen are generally thought to come after The Tempest but they were probably written in collaboration and also don't have the same kind of zing as Tempest. It would be weird if Dylan chose to name his last album Two Noble Kinsmen. Well, maybe not if it was 1966. No, it's literally just pointing out that's where the title comes from. But maybe I'm being a bit snobbish.... I would love it if it was a concept album of The Tempest sung by Bob Dylan, though. That could only be genius. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Roger Ryan on July 19, 2012, 09:13:20 AM From that: "Critic Brett Milano has pointed out The Tempest is generally believed to be Shakespeare's last play" Critic Brett Milano has also noted that Bob Dylan is also noted to be a human being, and that you may not have known that the sky is blue. Like, f***ing duh. Haha. Well, I haven't read the article but is the author suggesting that Dylan is hinting that this might be his last album by referencing The Tempest. Hard to say, especially since Henry VIII and Two Noble Kinsmen are generally thought to come after The Tempest but they were probably written in collaboration and also don't have the same kind of zing as Tempest. It would be weird if Dylan chose to name his last album Two Noble Kinsmen. Well, maybe not if it was 1966. No, it's literally just pointing out that's where the title comes from. But maybe I'm being a bit snobbish.... I would love it if it was a concept album of The Tempest sung by Bob Dylan, though. That could only be genius. Knowing Dylan's love of movies, I wouldn't be surprised if he named the album after Paul Mazursky's 1982 film TEMPEST which was a contemporary retelling of the Shakespeare play. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Heysaboda on July 19, 2012, 09:42:59 AM Knowing Dylan's love of movies, I wouldn't be surprised if he named the album after Paul Mazursky's 1982 film TEMPEST which was a contemporary retelling of the Shakespeare play. Excellent point, Roger. Thanks for posting! By the way, for anyone interested in Dylan discussion boards, there is a really terrific web site called: Expecting Rain http://expectingrain.com/ and there is a discussion board with a thread about the new album at: http://expectingrain.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=70852 Similar to our wonderful Smiley Smile board, Expecting Rain is lots of fun, VERY informative, and people get a "little goofy" at times. Many true, dedicated Dylan lovers. (Just like here with the BBs!) By the way, the discussion on the new album is already up to 23 pages and around 500 posts. LOL Just based on the song titles and album cover! Now what board does THAT remind you of?!? :lol -- David Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Lowbacca on July 20, 2012, 04:21:19 AM Shitty LP cover, but I'm psyched nonetheless. How couldn't I be?
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Roger Ryan on August 28, 2012, 09:01:43 AM First song available for listening at NPR' site...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/08/27/160015988/song-premiere-bob-dylan-duquesne-whistle Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on August 28, 2012, 09:06:00 AM Hmmm... Doesn't seem to be working. ???
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: cablegeddon on August 28, 2012, 09:57:25 AM From that: "Critic Brett Milano has pointed out The Tempest is generally believed to be Shakespeare's last play" Critic Brett Milano has also noted that Bob Dylan is also noted to be a human being, and that you may not have known that the sky is blue. Like, f***ing duh. Haha. Well, I haven't read the article but is the author suggesting that Dylan is hinting that this might be his last album by referencing The Tempest. Hard to say, especially since Henry VIII and Two Noble Kinsmen are generally thought to come after The Tempest but they were probably written in collaboration and also don't have the same kind of zing as Tempest. It would be weird if Dylan chose to name his last album Two Noble Kinsmen. Well, maybe not if it was 1966. No, it's literally just pointing out that's where the title comes from. But maybe I'm being a bit snobbish.... I would love it if it was a concept album of The Tempest sung by Bob Dylan, though. That could only be genius. Knowing Dylan's love of movies, I wouldn't be surprised if he named the album after Paul Mazursky's 1982 film TEMPEST which was a contemporary retelling of the Shakespeare play. Is that the ultimate version of The Tempest on the big screen? Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on August 28, 2012, 12:12:01 PM From that: "Critic Brett Milano has pointed out The Tempest is generally believed to be Shakespeare's last play" Critic Brett Milano has also noted that Bob Dylan is also noted to be a human being, and that you may not have known that the sky is blue. Like, f***ing duh. Haha. Well, I haven't read the article but is the author suggesting that Dylan is hinting that this might be his last album by referencing The Tempest. Hard to say, especially since Henry VIII and Two Noble Kinsmen are generally thought to come after The Tempest but they were probably written in collaboration and also don't have the same kind of zing as Tempest. It would be weird if Dylan chose to name his last album Two Noble Kinsmen. Well, maybe not if it was 1966. No, it's literally just pointing out that's where the title comes from. But maybe I'm being a bit snobbish.... I would love it if it was a concept album of The Tempest sung by Bob Dylan, though. That could only be genius. Knowing Dylan's love of movies, I wouldn't be surprised if he named the album after Paul Mazursky's 1982 film TEMPEST which was a contemporary retelling of the Shakespeare play. Is that the ultimate version of The Tempest on the big screen? I haven't seen a good one, tbh. (qualifier - don't think I've seen the one they mention either, but I'm a bit burnt out on The Tempest - I honestly don't rate it, although it's got lovely bits) That track is now on Spotify too, btw. And Bob is rather remarkably fucking with independent record stores in major cities (ie, the one place where the new Bob Dylan album would draw in the punters) by setting up stalls selling the new album in London, Berlin, LA, etc..... the day before the album comes out. Nice one. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on August 28, 2012, 12:48:31 PM Finally heard it. I am looking forward to taking a nice autumnal drive through the mountains listening to this album. I hope the rest of the album is this good.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Roger Ryan on August 29, 2012, 07:32:33 AM And here's the darkly hilarious video for the first single...
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/bob-dylan-debuts-shockingly-violent-new-video-20120829 ...and the track "Early Roman Kings"... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzXNg77EJdI Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on August 29, 2012, 07:50:34 AM Love the video too. It's by the same guy who directed Dylan's "Must Be Santa Claus" video (which I also love).
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Heysaboda on August 29, 2012, 11:00:10 AM IT IS MY CONSIDERED OPINION THAT DUQUESNE WHISTLE IS BOB DYLAN’S GREATEST SONG, AND GREATEST PERFORMANCE, EVER!!!!
PERIOD. THE END. !!!!!!!! Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Justin on August 29, 2012, 12:01:18 PM The new song is great. It still harks upon the the musical themes and styles from the Love and Theft/Modern Times period so I hope the rest of the album expands a bit further away from that...
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Heysaboda on August 29, 2012, 12:59:39 PM The new song is great. It still harks upon the the musical themes and styles from the Love and Theft/Modern Times period so I hope the rest of the album expands a bit further away from that... I agree, but to me, both Dylan's voice AND his band "sound" better than L&T and MT (which I enjoyed). The song Duquesne Whistle, and the the arrangement suit his voice really well, and the band texture is very rich. Very retro sound, which also suits Bob's voice. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Justin on September 04, 2012, 11:07:24 PM From the early reports of the album already leaking (and I think also legally streaming online?) this one is to be a stunner.
And just like I did with TWGMTR I only heard one new song from the new video out but I shall refrain from listening to anymore until the CD is in my hands...can't wait! Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on September 05, 2012, 07:48:04 AM I listened to the iTunes stream yesterday and I really dug it. The song about Lennon is the album closer and it does the job wonderfully.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: GhostyTMRS on September 07, 2012, 06:11:38 PM Well, here's the 2nd of two albums I'll be buying in 2012.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Sheriff John Stone on September 09, 2012, 08:32:07 PM Just got home from seeing Dylan in Hershey, PA.
He's still got it. There was another change in the "never ending tour". Bob spent a large part of the show BEHIND A GRAND PIANO! Yes, and it was very prominent in the mix. Somehow Bob re-arranged a lot of the songs to integrate the piano. Dylan also played electric guitar on a couple of songs and exchanged some solos with Charlie Sexton. Highlights were the opener, "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight", "Tangled Up In Blue", a rocking "Highway 61 Revisited", "High Water" with Donnie Herron on banjo, and a touching "Simple Twist Of Fate". Dylan is still doing his song and dance to "Ballad Of A Thin Man". No mention of Tempest. Actually, no mention of anything, other than introducing the band. ;D Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: cablegeddon on September 10, 2012, 07:39:07 AM Imus called it unlistenable this morning. I'll wait until it's on spotify or youtube
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: jeffcdo on September 10, 2012, 07:57:25 AM Imus, the last time I caught his show he was repeatedly interrupting his co-hosts blathering on about the greatness of Kenny Chesney.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Wirestone on September 10, 2012, 08:49:00 AM Well, Imus should know unlistenable.
As for the album, it's easily the best since Love and Theft, and possibly better than that. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: cablegeddon on September 10, 2012, 09:32:21 AM All I'm saying is, I'll be a little hesistant when I'm listening to this album for the first time.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on September 11, 2012, 02:00:01 PM You fool, listen to this album. It's a lot better than Together Thru Life. Kinda like the relentless chug of it. Tin Angel grabs me.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Justin on September 11, 2012, 06:39:32 PM I'm digging the album so far...sounds great.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on September 12, 2012, 02:25:51 AM I think the main advantage over Together Through Life is that Dylan's actually writing the lyrics. I love something like Long & Wasted Years, which only he would write. He also delivers it like a stand-up.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: MBE on September 12, 2012, 02:42:51 AM I think the main advantage over Together Through Life is that Dylan's actually writing the lyrics. I love something like Long & Wasted Years, which only he would write. He also delivers it like a stand-up. I liked Time Out Of Mind, Love and Theft, and Modern Times, but felt so so about Together Through Life. Picked the new one up but do not have time to sit with it for about a week. How would you all rank it starting from Time Out Of Mind.Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on September 12, 2012, 02:50:52 AM Er....
Well, I'm still getting used to Tempest, so Love & Theft Modern Times (Those two are interchangeable, mind) Tempest Time Out Of Mind Christmas In The Heart Together Through Life? Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: meltedwhiskeyinmyhand on September 12, 2012, 09:16:26 AM Well, Imus should know unlistenable. As for the album, it's easily the best since Love and Theft, and possibly better than that. Imus seems like a great source for music recommendations! Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Outtasight! on September 12, 2012, 11:50:48 AM I rate Love and Theft as one of Dylans greatest albums so time will tell if Tempest beats that one. I was so so on first listen as I found his voice jarring at times and the variety of songs bewildering but it is now making a lot more sense on 4th listen and I get what he's trying to do with the vocals and am rapidly warming to them. There are more melodies than I was expecting but less Charlie Sexton. I reckon my list will settle like this but it is possible that L&T and Tempest may change places.
L&T, Tempest, Modern Times (love the vocals on that one but the band sounds flat in comparison to L&T and Tempest), Time Out of Mind, Together Through Life (a serious drop in quality from the others in songwriting, production and vocals), Christmas in the Heart. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Chocolate Shake Man on September 12, 2012, 11:58:29 AM I know that people like to characterize this contemporary Dylan phase as beginning with Time Out of Mind, but I'm curious (being somewhat of a novice to post-Street Legal Dylan) if it were possible to suggest that the beginning of this phase really started with World Gone Wrong or even Good as I Been to You?
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on September 12, 2012, 01:05:16 PM Together Through Life is awesome!
Yes, the writing isn't quite as good as what came directly before, BUT it's fun hearing Dylan and his band jam with the Los Lobos Guy and Mike Campbell. The whole album, to me, feels like a bunch of guys who just set up their instruments and had a go at it. Kinda Dylan's "Black N Blue" if you will..... Beyond Here Lies Nothing is kick-ass Dylan, I think. Great lyrics (Robert Hunter aint no slouch himself) and wonderful imagery. Great band interplay too.... Jolene, It's All Good and Forgetful Heart are all awesome too..... Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Wirestone on September 12, 2012, 02:24:21 PM Hmmm ... I'd probably rank them like this.
Love and Theft Tempest ties with Time out of Mind Modern Times Christmas in the Heart Together Through Life Tempest could move up. But it's less of a self-conscious concept record than L&T and TOOM -- it's the most diverse sounding record of the group. I'm also one of the two or three people who really like the Christmas album. Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on September 12, 2012, 02:45:38 PM I do love the Christmas album, because it sounds like the greatest party I wasn't invited to.
As for the World Gone Wrong/Good As I Been argument - you could, as it kinda brought in Dylan finally just resigning himself to making folk/blues records again as opposed to recording albums with Don Was or name producers (although I think the best of his late period records aren't JUST that). And, almost to readapt himself to the form, he records a bunch of the standards. And his current aesthetic as some old gothic dandy wearing bolo ties and cowboy hats started then. Over analysing Dylan is somewhat of a guilty pleasure. ;D Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on September 12, 2012, 03:10:17 PM Tempest is $5 on amazon digital right now, BTW :)
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Heysaboda on September 12, 2012, 03:30:58 PM NOT ONLY IS THIS THE FABLED “BEST ALBUM SINCE BLOOD ON THE TRACKS” IT IS DYLAN’S BEST ALBUM, EVER, AND IT IS THE BEST ALBUM BY ANYONE, EVER, IN THIS WORLD, IN ANY WORLD, IN THIS GALAXY, IN ANY GALAXY. BETTER THAN ABBEY ROAD AND PET SOUNDS.
THAT IS ALL YE KNOW, AND ALL YE NEED TO KNOW. ALL THESE WORLDS ARE YOURS EXCEPT EUROPA. ATTEMPT NO LANDINGS THERE. ;D Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Lonely Summer on September 12, 2012, 11:00:09 PM I will get the vinyl, soon. Not listening online, really want to experience it all the first time when I take those records out of the sleeve and put them on the turntable. So tired of that "best since BOTT" stuff, though. There are many great albums after BOTT - I would start with Desire, Street Legal, Slow Train Coming, Shot of Love, and Oh Mercy....before the TOOM/L&T/MT/etc albums.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on September 13, 2012, 03:52:55 AM All you need to know is that it's the best since Christmas in the Heart ;)
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Lonely Summer on September 14, 2012, 10:29:54 PM All you need to know is that it's the best since Christmas in the Heart ;) Oh, I believe that. Even that 1973 "Dylan" album released when Bob temporarily left Columbia for Asylum is better than Christmas in the Heart.Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on September 15, 2012, 07:15:20 AM Bobs Xmas album us one if the very best, IMO. :(
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Sheriff John Stone on September 15, 2012, 08:20:33 AM No matter how hard I try - and I tried - Christmas In The Heart doesn't do it for me. And I love Christmas music. At this stage in Bob Dylan's career, and I guess I'm referring mainly to his vocals, it is not a given that he can succeed in any musical genre. I think Christmas carols is one of those genre.
Tempest should arrive from Amazon on Monday. From the reviews I've read, can't wait! Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Lonely Summer on September 17, 2012, 12:13:59 AM No matter how hard I try - and I tried - Christmas In The Heart doesn't do it for me. And I love Christmas music. At this stage in Bob Dylan's career, and I guess I'm referring mainly to his vocals, it is not a given that he can succeed in any musical genre. I think Christmas carols is one of those genre. The arrangements on CITH are nice, the playing is fine, but Bob's voice is not up to it. If this was anyone but Bob, this album wouldn't have even been released. He wrecked his voice through a number of things - chainsmoking, endless touring, trying to push his voice past it's limits, although the gravelly low thing he does now works well on his newer material. I think he could've done CITH style material quite nicely in the 70's/early 80's.Tempest should arrive from Amazon on Monday. From the reviews I've read, can't wait! Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: donald on September 17, 2012, 01:22:10 PM I've been listening to this guy as long as I have been listening to the Beachboys. What a treat to have them both releasing well received albums 50 years on. Makes me smile.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Sheriff John Stone on September 28, 2012, 07:39:30 AM It's been a few weeks now, what does everybody think?
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: pixletwin on September 28, 2012, 08:14:28 AM I'm still enjoying the hell out of it! >:D
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: hypehat on October 01, 2012, 02:19:19 AM Me too, although I wish Bob wasn't so arrangement-shy. The songs could use some dynamics. Lots of them could use choruses!
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Outtasight! on October 02, 2012, 05:23:39 AM The second half of the album took a while to sink in, those lomg narratives were hard to follow at first. Still enjoying it though some of the vocals are too harsh to be so up front. There also appears to be some interesting instrumentation buried deep down in the mix. It sounds like roll on John could be remixed to sound completely different. We've not heard the last of Bob, believe me.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Jukka on October 05, 2012, 03:54:54 PM I just can't help it. An arranger and melody-writer (I think Bob himself could do it, if he wanted) would do wonders. I just can't enjoy this, no matter how much I try.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Sheriff John Stone on October 07, 2012, 05:25:20 PM Bob performed "Scarlet Town" Friday night in Winnepig, Manitoba.
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: donald on October 28, 2012, 05:37:50 PM Knowing Dylan's love of movies, I wouldn't be surprised if he named the album after Paul Mazursky's 1982 film TEMPEST which was a contemporary retelling of the Shakespeare play. Excellent point, Roger. Thanks for posting! By the way, for anyone interested in Dylan discussion boards, there is a really terrific web site called: Expecting Rain http://expectingrain.com/ Thank you for posting that link. I didn't KNOW about that board and I will definitely be going back. Posting links to cool message boards is always appreciated here (at my place). and there is a discussion board with a thread about the new album at: http://expectingrain.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=70852 Similar to our wonderful Smiley Smile board, Expecting Rain is lots of fun, VERY informative, and people get a "little goofy" at times. Many true, dedicated Dylan lovers. (Just like here with the BBs!) By the way, the discussion on the new album is already up to 23 pages and around 500 posts. LOL Just based on the song titles and album cover! Now what board does THAT remind you of?!? :lol -- David Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Sheriff John Stone on April 21, 2013, 09:08:55 AM Just a quick update on Tempest and The 2013 Never Ending Tour.
There's been a couple of changes. First, Charlie Sexton is not on the tour; he was replaced on guitar by Duke Robillard. Second, which is to be expected, Dylan is playing a lot of Tempest, his latest release. But, third, and a bit of a surprise, Dylan is playing the same setlist at every show (with slight deviations), and including a minimum of the hits, with some glaring omissions. This is the setlist he has been using: 1. Things Have Changed 2. Love Sick 3. High Water (For Charley Patton) 4. Soon After Midnight 5. Early Roman Kings 6. Tangled Up In Blue 7. Pay In Blood 8. Visions Of Johanna 9 Spirit On The Water 10. Beyond Here Lies Nothing 11. Blind Willie McTell 12. What Good Am I? 13. Thunder On The Mountain * 14. Scarlet Town 15. All Along The Watchtower Encore 16. Ballad Of A Thin Man * Summer Days was played here once Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Outtasight! on April 21, 2013, 10:39:36 AM That is one hell of a set list. Wish he'd drop watchtower though. Last time I liked his arrangement of that one was in 1989. Amazing hard arrangement with an incredible band. Can't argue with the rest of it though. That should ensure the greatest hits crowd go home thoroughly deflated!
Title: Re: Bob Dylan's Tempest Post by: Rocky Raccoon on April 21, 2013, 11:11:30 AM "Pay in Blood" is fucking amazing.
I saw him live at Bethel Woods, unfortunately he was not in good form. His voice was so shot, I couldn't understand a word he was saying and for a guy who's arguably best known for his poetic lyrics, that's problematic. And I know he can sing better than that too. But that's besides the point. I think Tempest is a fine album, not one of his best by a long shot but better than decent. |