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The Basement Tapes

The Basement Tapes

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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 01 Dec 2017

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

BOB DYLAN The Basement Tapes - A Classic Revisited

Alright, grab your cigars and whiskey because we're diving into the enigmatic world of Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes. Originally recorded in 1967 with The Band in the cozy confines of Big Pink, these tracks have finally seen the light of day in this beautifully remastered release.

From the moment you press play, you're transported to a time when music was raw, untamed, and downright rebellious. Dylan's gravelly voice weaves tales of love, loss, and everything in between, while The Band's masterful musicianship provides the perfect backdrop.

Tracks like "I Shall Be Released" and "Tears of Rage" showcase Dylan's prowess as a storyteller, while "The Mighty Quinn" and "Please Mrs. Henry" add a touch of whimsy to the mix. The Bootleg Series Vol. 11 truly is a treasure trove for fans old and new.

But what truly sets this album apart is the sense of camaraderie and camaraderie between Dylan and The Band. Their chemistry is palpable, their energy infectious. It's like sitting in on a jam session with some of the greatest musical minds of our time.

So if you're feeling nostalgic for a time when music was authentic and unfiltered, do yourself a favour and give The Basement Tapes a spin. You won't regret it, I promise. Cheers, old sport.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Odds and Ends
2. Orange Juice Blues
3. Million Dollar Bash
4. Yazoo Street Scandal
5. Goin' to Acapulco
6. Katie's Been Gone
7. Lo and Behold!
8. Bessie Smith
9. Clothes Line Saga
10. Apple Suckling Tree
11. Please, Mrs. Henry
12. Tears of Rage


Disc: 2
1. Too Much of Nothing
2. Yea! Heavy and a Bottle of Bread
3. Ain't No More Cane
4. Crash On the Levee
5. Ruben Remus
6. Tiny Montgomery
7. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
8. Don't Ya Tell Henry
9. Nothing Was Delivered
10. Open the Door, Homer
11. Long Distance Operator
12. This Wheel's On Fire

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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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