Sound: The sound is great, a live album that captures the magic of such a legendary concert. The album includes a lot of Dylan's finest songs. The sound of the album is folky, acoustic guitars, walking bass lines and the keyboard in the background every now and then. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: As usual with Bob Dylan, the lyrics are the highlight. From the epic narratives 'Tombstone Blues', 'John Brown' and 'All Along The Watchtower', to the happy-go-lucky 'Rainy Day Women' and unforgettable 'Like A Rolling Stone', the lyrics are like sitting in a masterclass of literature. If Dylan weren't a musician he'd be a poet, and it is clearly shown on this CD. Singer skills? Well, it'd be crazy to say that Dylan was a good singer in the traditional sense, but I couldn't imagine anyone else singing these songs. There is a certain aspect of his voice that is just so essential, an aspect that brings the vivid imagery of his lyrics alive. // 10
Impression: Overall, this is a very enjoyable cd. It is certainly one of the finest live albums I have ever heard, capturing the essence of Bob Dylan at his most basic - just an acoustic guitar and the world's finest Nashville backing group. The most impressive song for me is opening song 'Tombstone Blues', from the infamous Highway '61 Revisited album. 'Rainy Day Women' is also brilliant, and a guaranteed number to get the party going. However, there are some downfalls. The classics like 'Knockin On Heaven's Door', 'Like a Rolling Stone' and 'All Along The Watchtower' are definately inferior to the electric versions on earlier Dylan records. Overall though, this is a very enjoyable album with many highpoints, some of them rank among the finest of Dylan's amazing career. Here's to a new studio album in 2006. // 8
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