Bob Dylan
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- sea_sea0
No one writes like Dylan.
- So true, His lyrics almost speak their own language. He has such a unique perspective.CyBrainX
- That's where the superlatives come in: visionary, spokesman for a generation, prophet, etc.CyBrainX
- exactly. it's easy to say he can't sing. well he's dylan, unique in all aspects. his lyrics are his voice.sea_sea
- CyBrainX0
Bob Dylan should be seen in the same light as Mark Twain or any great figure in American literature. His take on the blue, especially in the mid 60s mixed with surrealism woke an entire generation up to what songwriting could be. He was as influential as anyone in that era aside from the Beatles. His range of style is greater than anyone in the 20th century with the possible exception of Miles Davis and say what you will about his voice, his phrasing and delivery are great.
- Uh except Twain was smart and funny while Dylan was a drug adled bullfighter.Llyod
- If you knew more about Dylan that you indicate, you might change your mind. And drugs have inspired some of the greatest artwork in any field.CyBrainX
- greatest work in any field.CyBrainX
- Only booze and cigarettes inspire.Llyod
- CyBrainX0
So, stop the hating and post something about what you love. We're supposed to be sharing here, not hating. It doesn't do you any good to vent unless there are solutions. Let's have some fun now.
By the way, do we have any Battlestar Galactica fans out there? I think you know what I'm referring to.
- Llyod0
The counter culture produced the lamest philosophies. That bald headed pervert Ginsberg was right in Howl.
- David Cross as Ginsberg and Cate Blanchette as Dylan: http://youtu.be/4uuE…CyBrainX
- How shameful is it when you're portrayed by woman?Llyod
- not at all. And Heath Leger, Richard Gere, Christian Bale a few others and a black kid about 12.CyBrainX
- He's not as cool as a 12 yr old black kidLlyod
- jfletcher0
Regardless of trolling, do you guys ever think... who comes to a message board at all hours of a Friday night / Saturday morning to complain about Dylan... you're pretty much said, "I've given up on life"... you could be out riding a bike, having sex with the gf, doing some bouldering, kayaking, seeing a movie, reading a book.... but instead, you think, "I need to share my anger online with people". At what point do people sort of give up on life and say "it's good enough, I think I'll stop trying".
- I don't have a gf or sex partner, but i'd give bouldering a try.CyBrainX
- bouldering is a lot of fun :)jfletcher
- also, clearly wasn't talking about you :)jfletcher
- I know, but I had to comment on bouldering.CyBrainX
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- Why?
Do you know how it feels?CyBrainX
- Llyod0
Swallow the bait.
- CyBrainX0
While one who sings with his tongue on fire
Gargles in the rat race choir
Bent out of shape from society’s pliers
Cares not to come up any higher
But rather get you down in the hole
That he’s in
- Llyod0
Well I guess that makes sense. If you're retarded or an old hippie.
- CyBrainX0
Come on Lloyd, give share some of your musical interests. This doesn't have to be all about Dylan.
- boobs0
Well, Dylan gained a lot of cred for his fantastic songwriting. But his performing abilities, and his strict avoidance of rehearsals, practice, song lists, and even talking to people in his band, have made his live shows an aesthetic hazard.
I have been to a few Dylan concerts, and even the most die-hard fans come out scratching their heads.
- CyBrainX0
I saw him only once in 2000. This was after Time Out of Mind and right before Love and Theft. He was focused, well prepared, even lively. The set list was great. I avoided seeing him for very long because of his reputation on stage being aloof, sometimes drunk, etc. but I would go again. He also has started to show up at interesting venues like state fairs.
- Llyod0
Tell me more.
- Llyod0
Bathroom poets who write on walls
Roll their shit into little balls
Those who read these words of wit
Eat those balls of shit
- Llyod0
I may be wrong.
- dbloc0
new video.
http://www.rollingstone.com/musi…