"Some of us turn off the lights and we layUp in the moonlight shooting bySome of us scare ourselves to death in the darkTo be where the angels fly" ("Red River Shore", Bob Dylan) When Bob Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" was released in September 1997, it took most of the world with surprise. February … Continue reading “Songs From Behind The Curtain” – Fragments: Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996 – 1997), Bootleg Series Vol 17, Bob Dylan, 2023
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The Bootleg Series, Vol 16: Springtime In New York, 2021, Bob Dylan – Track by track
This is kind of an outtake. Just some jotted down notes before writing my review: "Shedding of one more layer of skin". Down the highway, down the tracks... - making notes as the 57 tracks passed by. For whom it is of interest. No.TitleMy commentsDisc 1 1Señor (Tales of Yankee Power) (Rehearsal) (Oct 28, 1980)Tour rehearsal … Continue reading The Bootleg Series, Vol 16: Springtime In New York, 2021, Bob Dylan – Track by track
“Shedding off one more layer of skin” – The Bootleg Series, Vol 16, 1980-85: Springtime In New York, Bob Dylan, 2021
Where do I start? The news of a new installment of the Bootleg Series is always exciting. The first released songs were mouthwatering, the complete list of songs made us even more interested - and gave rise to more speculation than the first tastings. (My own thoughts at that stage you can find here.) After … Continue reading “Shedding off one more layer of skin” – The Bootleg Series, Vol 16, 1980-85: Springtime In New York, Bob Dylan, 2021
“Strap yourself to the tree with roots” – Waiting for Bob Dylan’s “Travelin’ Thru, 1967-69: Bootleg Series, Vol 15”
At first, Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series, starting in 1991, came around the bend like a slow train. These days, it's really picking up speed. More like a freight train, actually. While we had to wait seven years for the second release, "Live 1966", this year's release follows "More Blood, More Tracks" from last year, "Trouble … Continue reading “Strap yourself to the tree with roots” – Waiting for Bob Dylan’s “Travelin’ Thru, 1967-69: Bootleg Series, Vol 15”
Take Me As I Am (Or Let Me Go)! Bob Dylan: Another Self Portrait, Bootleg Series 10, 2013
Det er Søren Kierkegaard-år i år, og 200 år etter hans fødsel er hans ord like aktuelle: »Historien må leves forlengs, men forstås baklengs.« Selv en som alltid har vært sjarmert av Dylans album »Self Portrait« fra 1970, har i dag anledning til å vurdere det på en helt annen måte enn da det kom, … Continue reading Take Me As I Am (Or Let Me Go)! Bob Dylan: Another Self Portrait, Bootleg Series 10, 2013
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