"The first of the 'electric trilogy', it is, in fact, half acoustic. The imagery is second to none and the vibrancy still excites after over 40 years!"
"Originally a double album with the majestic Sad Eyed Lady taking up one side, this is jam packed with astounding songs, melodies and images that flash like an old dream. Brilliant."
"Lovelorn and rejuvinated, Dylan commits his finest vocals to songs that range from fury, nostalgia, despair to complete tenderness. Contains the career high, Tangled Up In Blue."
"A somewhat more aggressive sound as Bob embraces protest again (Hurricane, Joey) and enlists Jacques Levy to help him compile some immensely strong statements. Black Diamond Bay is a forgotten classic"
"Starting with the cracking 'Changing of the Guards' (a personal favourite), Bob leads us through a collection of big-band performances. He sounds awfully cynical, but the songs just shine!"
"Long held as a curiosity, it is in fact an up tempo extension of his Wilbury character infused with a world-gone-wrong sentiment. A sonic precursor to his current form.Highly listenable."
"An absolute towering masterpiece. Bob grows a moustache and becomes a worldly wise troubadour who can sing the blues like the eponymous Blind Willie McTell. Quite an experience!!"
"Continuing in the vein of Love and Theft, this confirms Dylan as the folk/blues master who inherited Woody Guthrie's soul and took it on the greatest trip imaginable. Bravo Bob!!!"
