Bob Dylan's Tempest

[hypehat]

Can we be getting excited? Out on September 11th.

[jeffcdo]

Very curious to hear the song about John Lennon.

[MyGlove]

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.

[rab2591]

I can't wait for this! I'm constantly playing Modern Times.

[pixletwin]

Very curious to hear the song about John Lennon.

Where did you read this? I'd be curious to hear that too.

[MaxL]

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.

[Michael Edwards Love]

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

[hypehat]

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!

[SMiLE Brian]

This album looks a Dylan epic.

[pixletwin]

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.

[Chocolate Shake Man]

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.

[thatjacob]

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.

[hypehat]

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.

[Roger Ryan]

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.

[Heysaboda]

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?!?

 

-- David

[Lowbacca]

Shitty LP cover, but I'm psyched nonetheless. How couldn't I be?

[Roger Ryan]

First song available for listening at NPR' site...

http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/08/27/160015988/song-premiere-bob-dylan-duquesne-whistle

[pixletwin]

Hmmm... Doesn't seem to be working. 

[cablegeddon]

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?

[hypehat]

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.

[pixletwin]

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.

[Roger Ryan]

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

[pixletwin]

Love the video too. It's by the same guy who directed Dylan's "Must Be Santa Claus" video (which I also love).

[Heysaboda]

IT IS MY CONSIDERED OPINION THAT DUQUESNE WHISTLE IS BOB DYLAN’S GREATEST SONG, AND GREATEST PERFORMANCE, EVER!!!!

PERIOD.

THE END.

!!!!!!!!

[Justin]

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...