Music: Bob Dylan's "Together Through Life" raw, unforced, and unapologetic
Jenni Reinhart
Issue date: 6/1/09 Section: Arts and Entertainment
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Dylan has never been one to deliver a product that is a testament to commercial standards, and this album is no different. He does what he does best, which is to deliver a package stuffed with individuality, complexity, simplicity, angst, and tenderness, all wrapped up in an "I don't care what you think attitude."
Dylan's voice is as rough as ever, which is now more of a trademark of his age and experience. The album is very bluesy, with south of the border undertones mixed with a folk-country feel, and an accordion on most tracks.
The album was co-written with Robert Hunter, lyricist known for his work with the Grateful Dead. There are not really any stand out tracks, but the album has a fluidity to it that is very pleasant and sets a certain tone that most Dylan fans will enjoy.
I don't think the album will hugely appeal to those who aren't already fans, but the nonconformity is always refreshing in the sheep herding business that we call the music industry.
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mike
posted 5/28/09 @ 12:36 PM EST
i was a huge bob dylan fan and still am, the only problem is his voice is shot. callit what you want experienced through life and it comes out of his mouth a weathered growl or a old junkyard dog. (Continued…)
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