My first Bob Dylan CD was a Greatest Hits compilation which introduced me to the Bob Dylan of late (Things Have Changed, Summer Days, Feel My Love, etc). After hearing those songs, I knew I had to get Time Out of Mind, Love and Theft and Modern Times. Love and Theft is the only CD I haven't gotten yet.Modern Times, for the most part, at first seemed a tad slow, if you will. But like a lot of Dylan's material, the more you listen, the more you pick up and begin to appreciate it. I wouldn't put it up there side by side with Time Out of Mind, but it is a close second.Dylan's voice is definitely in the "gravel" catagory, but that makes this material work in my opinion. Coupled with the great music, the songs would never sound as good with a "clean"-voiced singer.I got the special edition with the DVD. Love the videos. The Grammy performance of Lovesick is second to none. I didn't catch it at first, but the Things Have Changed video doesn't include the second verse of the album song.."This place ain't doing me any good..." Disappointing.All in all, this is one of Dylan's best. My kids can't stand it which makes it all the better to me!!
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