Whats on your turntable tonight?

I LOVE Self Portrait! I did when it was released, amused (and not surprised) that the Rolling Stone-type reviewers didn't get it. I was surprised by Dylan's literalness in the album title, literalness not something he's prone to. I find it to provide a fascinating look into his influences and tastes. Full of great songs, musicians, and singing. Some of it is heartfelt, some slyly tongue-in-cheek (The Boxer?!).

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@bdp24 - I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Self Portrait. I received it as a gift from my wife in a small lot of records she bought at an auction. I wasn't familiar with it and did a Google Search before listening to it. Interesting read about the album on Wiki. I did enjoy it on first listen. Enough that I'll give it another spin soon.

Next up from the gift lot.........

Bob Dylan w/The Band - "Planet Waves"

Oh man, I love Planet Waves, one of my favorite Dylans. Live in the studio, with very little electronic effects (reverb in particular---the recording is very "dry"). After the album was done in early '74, they hit road for a two-month tour, their first together since '66 (The Band at the time known as The Hawks).

@bdp24 - Perfect Waves was very good, really fantastic. I've always liked the slow version of "Forever Young" and every other cut on the album was also enjoyable. This record will go into my regular rotation.....