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Bob Dylan

Real Live

Real Live

SKU: V74666 Barcode: 0190758469614
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 20 Sep 2019

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Bob Dylan's 'Real Live' is a rollercoaster of a live album, proving that even the legendary troubadour himself isn't immune to the occasional off night. From the opening chords of "Highway 61 Revisited" to the closing notes of "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," Dylan's iconic gravely voice fluctuates between moments of brilliance and moments that make you wonder if he's forgotten the words.

The band behind him is tight and well-rehearsed, providing a solid foundation for Dylan's often unpredictable performance. But it's clear that the heart and soul of this album lies in the man himself, as he veers from inspired reinterpretations of his classic hits to meandering improvisations that can leave even the most die-hard fan scratching their head.

Standout moments include a haunting rendition of "Maggie's Farm" that showcases Dylan's ability to reinvent his own material, as well as a rousing version of "Like a Rolling Stone" that proves he can still tap into the raw energy of his youth.

Overall, 'Real Live' is a mixed bag that will delight Dylan aficionados and frustrate casual listeners in equal measure. But isn't that what we love about him? As Dylan himself once said, "The highest purpose of art is to inspire. What else can you do for anyone but inspire them?" Well, Bob, consider us inspired.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Highway 61 Revisited
2. Maggie's Farm
3. I and I
4. License to Kill
5. It Ain't Me, Babe
6. Tangled Up in Blue
7. Masters of War
8. Ballad of a Thin Man
9. Girl from the North Country
10. Tombstone Blues

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About the artist

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan, the enigmatic troubadour of the 1960s folk revival, is a name that echoes through the hallowed halls of musical history like a harmonica riff on a dusty country road. With a career spanning over six decades, Dylan has always been a shape-shifter, a chameleon of sound and style, forever evolving and defying categorization. Born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota in 1941, Dylan first made waves in the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s, armed with nothing but a guitar and a voice that sounded like it had seen more than its fair share of hard times. His early protest songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for a generation searching for meaning in a tumultuous world. But Dylan was never content to rest on his laurels. He famously went electric in 1965, much to the chagrin of his diehard folk fans, and never looked back. From the raw energy of "Like a Rolling Stone" to the surreal poetry of "Desolation Row", Dylan's discography reads like a roadmap of the human experience, full of twists and turns, highs and lows. Throughout his career, Dylan has been hailed as a poet, a prophet, a genius, and a madman. His live performances are legendary for their unpredictability and their sheer audacity, with Dylan often rearranging his own songs on the fly, like a master chef experimenting with a new recipe. Love him or hate him, there's no denying that Bob Dylan is a true original, a one-of-a-kind artist who refuses to be pigeonholed or tamed. And for that, we salute him.

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