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Bob Dylan

Street-Legal [ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

Street-Legal

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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 05 Apr 2019

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Welcome to another edition of "Bob Dylan: The Never-Ending Review"! Today, we're diving into the enigmatic singer-songwriter's 18th studio album, "Street Legal", originally released in 1978. At this point in his career, Dylan had already cemented his status as a folk legend, but with "Street Legal", he decided to shake things up a bit.

From the moment the album kicks off with the soulful crooning of "Changing of the Guards", you know you're in for a wild ride. Dylan's trademark gravelly voice is in full force here, weaving tales of love, politics, and everything in between. The backing band adds a funky, almost jazzy vibe to the proceedings, creating a sound that is both familiar and fresh at the same time.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)", a haunting ballad that showcases Dylan's storytelling prowess. The combination of poignant lyrics and melancholy instrumentation makes for a truly captivating listening experience.

However, not every track on "Street Legal" hits the mark. Songs like "No Time to Think" and "Where Are You Tonight? (Journey Through Dark Heat)" feel a bit disjointed and meandering, lacking the cohesion and punch of the album's better moments.

In the end, "Street Legal" may not be Dylan's strongest effort, but it's certainly a fascinating chapter in the ever-evolving saga of one of music's greatest icons. So, grab a glass of whiskey, sit back, and let yourself be transported to the gritty streets of Bob Dylan's imagination. Cheers!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Changing of the Guards
2. New Pony
3. No Time to Think
4. Baby Stop Crying
5. Is Your Love in Vain?
6. Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)
7. True Love Tends to Forget
8. We Better Talk This Over
9. Where Are You Tonight? (Journey Through Dark Heat)

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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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