Bob Dylan - Essential Bob Dylan [2000]
The key word is essential in many ways. It was a smart move no to call it “The best of” or any of those hokey catch phrases for someone’s idea of sample mix.
There is enough Dylan to satisfy just about anyone. The first hand full of songs were also made famous by other singers and you have to get over trying to compare, unless like me it has always been Dylan first. Later you get to the good songs; He may not have personally thought so, but many of the songs struck a cord with me such as “Subterranean Homesick Blues.”
To understand most of theses songs it would be best to buy a biography or watch one fro A&E. However with out knowing the man behind the song they will still standout in your mind for years. (more…)
