Dylan Bootleg Number 8

I've got the 3 CD set which is a rip off but as a big fan I had to have it.

I think GareBear might have it wrong as his statement I bought it when it came out reads like he is talking about an older album,no? It's only been out two weeks.

Anybody saying yawn puzzles me,these discs contain a variety of music that covers a fair area of Dylan's craft.
I would agree with him that the "trilogy" is a tad overrated (I'm in a minority that enjoys Love & Theft the best)and as a result I wondered about the quality of the music here.

I was wrong, this is a wonderful collection arguably a wee bit spotty due to the inclusion of the live tracks but the demo's/studio outtakes are very good indeed. It gives an insight how often the energy and directness of a song can get lost in the studio.

As Rich points out this was covered in great detail in Uncut magazine but I tend to think acclaimed as his last three albums have been, they could have been better.The sparser versions of the songs just connect better. Dylan's always had problems in the studio and this set shows why.

Dylan will always live in the shadow of his 60's/70's work but I tell you nobody has left a trail like him in contemporary music and this set enhances that notion further.

Thanks Rpeluso. From what I heard, many of the songs were really fantastic but didn't quite pull the purchase trigger because I wasn't sure about the sonics. I think it's a go on the purchase now.

Hey Ben....you and I have crossed threads before on Mr. Dylan as I was not aware and you pointed out that the producer Jack Frost on the Trilogy series was actually Mr. Dylan himself... I am talking about The Bootleg Series Vol.#8...I have them all and just was not impressed with this one. For what it's worth....I played ; ''Oh Mercy '' last night which was not a real commercial success for Dylan, but one of my favorites. Now there's some real good stuff on this disc / album. Mr. Rpeluso...I hope that I did not offend you or come across too strong with my opinion on this thread....not my intent. I guess I am also listening to Bob's ''older '' stuff and content with living in those era's with Bob....and yet still hopeing for a return.

Garebear I love Oh Mercy personally I think a much better record than any of the recent trilogy.
However don't you think the acoustic version of Most Of The Time on BS Vol 8 is amazing?

If that's a yawn I'm going to fly over to America and break your hifi!

I have listened to the "New" bootleg # 8 a couple of times now and I am begining to form some impressions-
A lot of traditional blues flavor which I think demonstrates the staying power of the genre and Dylan's life-long obsession with the blues( read C. Ricks, Song & Dance Man III).
Some of the songs are so well crafted that they are wonderful in all versions- some of the "Oh Mercy" songs with out the D. Linois production come off as different animals.
As with most of Bobs work,I am sure that I will hear more and understand differntly as I continue to listen to this set. That is what makes Dylan's words & music so great.
No Yawns Here!