Bob Dylan - Modern Times
Modern Times. Bob Dylan’s first album since the critically acclaimed Love and Theft, which I previously did not realize was released on the dubious date of Sept. 11, 2001.Â
The reviews are in:
USA Today: “It takes about 30 seconds to figure out you’re in the presence of greatness.”
Blender: “Nobody can stop him, and the world is better for it”
Rolling Stone: 5 Stars “third straight masterwork”
Billboard: “rife with homespun reflections on philosophy, religion and the never-ending quest for love”
Blender: “Startling. Radiates the observant calm of old masters who have seen enough life to be ready for anything — Yeats, Matisse, Sonny Rollins.”
Uncut: 5 Stars “Dylan looks into the heart of the modern age and tells us what he sees in a vision still commanding and bold.”
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The beautiful Scarlett Johansson stars in the video of “When The Deal Goes Down”, directed by Bennett Miller of “Capote” fame.
View the video [HERE]. Amongst much symbolism, you’ll see Minnesota plates and the book Bound for Glory.
August 31st, 2006 at 12:52 am
I would walk across hot pavement in my bare feet to get away from a radio that was playing ANYTHING being sung by Bob Dylan. I appeciate voices with character as much as the next Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash fan. But Dylan is too much to ask … Ugh.
August 31st, 2006 at 10:01 am
In that case, Billy, I suggest you watch the video with the sound off.
September 1st, 2006 at 1:58 pm
I just heard it Wednesday. Troy at Red Zin had it playing in the bar area around lunchtime and it was great! I was suprised by some of the songs as they didn’t sound “Dylan-ish.”
September 1st, 2006 at 2:37 pm
So Bill - I guess Tom Waits is a no no for you too.