From the epic 'Sad-Eyed Lady of the
Lowlands' to the simple 'I Want You', Dylan merges many styles and ideas
to make one amazing album.
I personally do not enjoy Bob Dylan's voice whatsoever. I do, however respect the messages he portrays in his works and the overall way he gets his audience to think about certain conflicts in our society.
1.) "Rainy Day Women" : I did enjoy this song, but I thought the message behind it had a lot less "meaning" to it compared to Dylan's previous songs. The main message this song seems like Dylan is telling everyone to "get stoned"
2.) "Pledging My Time" : a very bluesy song with a standard blues guitar groove and harmonica added. A very good song with a lot of blues and folk mixed, but nothing really special.
3.) "Visions of Johanna" : I like the use of the blues guitar and the harmonica. I didn't like how Dylan once again has lyrics that don't make sense. But overall, the song is pretty good. Actually, considered by many critics as one of Dylan's greatest masterpieces
4.) Sooner or Later (One of Us Must Know) : The use of the keyboard is essential along with the guitar work and drums. I like how emotional this song is. The message of trying to let the other person know that you tried with all your ability is pretty strong. It comes off to me as a relationship that has run its course.
5.) "I Want You" : A very simple song. The simplicity of the song is part of its brilliance. It's just as simple as the chorus: "I want you, I want you, I want you, so bad." I really did enjoy this song.
6.) "Stuck Inside a Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again" :This song is actually very catchy. The guitar licks in the background are simple but still elegant. I didn't mind Dylan's voice in this song, it was definitely a catchy tune.
7.) " Leopard-skin Pill-box Hat" : I didn't like this song at all because I didn't understand the theme or message Dylan was trying toe portray. This song is a weird topic, about some crazy hat that somebody is wearing.
8.) "Just Like a Woman" : reminded me of a breakup song for some reason. The harmonica in it really sets the tone of the song. 's a slow song that's mellow enough to listen through it.
9.) "Most Likely You'll Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)" : people with different ideas and not being able to agree, just going two ways.
10.) "Temporary Like Achilles": The lyrics are so out there, I'm not sure what to say about the song. It breaks for some harmonica near the end, which keeps up the slow poetry like beat. Still a pretty interesting song, just not catchy at all.
11.) "Absolutely Sweet Marie" : I like the keyboard in the back a lot. I enjoy the energy that the drums and the upbeat guitar bring to the song. It's about a girl named Marie.
12.) "4th Time Around" : Simple in its music, but very elegant. I like the use of the harmonica because it makes the song more pretty sounding.
13.) "Obviously 5 Believers" : Honestly sounds a typical Dylan song. A folk and blues mix. Bluesy guitar with a folkish sort of beat.
14.) "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" : One of my favorite songs on the album. I like this song because Dylan is serenading a girl and the lyrics are abstract but I liked the message. The combination of blues and folk mix plus the Steady guitar with a bit of harmonica here and there set the tone, too.
This album was OK to me. This album is very good for anyone who likes Dylan's voice. Dylan's lyrical abilities are strange at times, but the message always seems to be floating around somewhere in the imagery.
