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Bob Dylan — Thunder On The Mountain
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Rotterdam
Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 01:42
 
I find Bob Dylan, like Joanie Mitchell, difficult to listen to. Don't like their voices. But they were/are great song-writers. I often like others' covers of their songs better than their own versions.
fuh2
(I think I'm in the USA)
Posted: Jun 18, 2007 - 13:03
 
Outstanding song Bob
cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Jun 18, 2007 - 13:00
 
I've already heard this a LOT on local radio. It has not held up well for me. I'm giving it a charitable 4. Barely.

"I'll suck the milk out of a thousand cows..." WTF, over?

c.
ThePoose
Posted: Jun 18, 2007 - 12:58
 
Oh God said to Zimmerman, "Kill me a song"
Bob says, "Man, you must be puttin' me on"
God say, "No." Bob say, "What?"
God say, "You can do what you want, Bob, but
The next time you see me comin' you better run"
Well Abe says, "Where do you want this killin' done?"
God says, "Out on Highway 61."

maxmox
(Broome, Western Australia)
Posted: May 18, 2007 - 04:51
 
handyrae wrote:
Bob Dylan is better than this. Much, much better.



You must be referring to that other Bob Dylan
Dave_K
Posted: Apr 16, 2007 - 16:42
 
Rafter101 wrote:
I didn't know Dylan could suck, but this does.


I love it but what do I know other than he seems to bring out passion one way or the other.

Dave K
Rafter101
Posted: Apr 16, 2007 - 16:30
 
I didn't know Dylan could suck, but this does.
ginniet
(Spokane, WA)
Posted: Apr 16, 2007 - 16:30
 
I didn't know that Dylan could rock, but this one has me dancin'!
skdenfeld
(Bend, Oregon)
Posted: Apr 16, 2007 - 16:28
 
Anyone for rock'n'roll leftovers? This has been sitting in the back of the fridge for a while. Mind the mold, eh?
Alifreckles50
(Frederick, MD)
Posted: Apr 16, 2007 - 16:25
 
Dylan still rocks long and hard. Check out the CD - definitely worth a listen. The man can PLAY
sukilau
Posted: Mar 16, 2007 - 10:19
 
this song sucks out loud
MrSpaz
(Orlando, FL)
Posted: Mar 16, 2007 - 10:18
 
handyrae wrote:
Bob Dylan is better than this. Much, much better.


Agreed. This just seems amateur compared to his other work, even though it's his latest offering.
On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada)
Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 12:36
 
coloradojohn wrote:
Cancel my subscription to the Resurrection
Send my credentials to the house of detention YEAH
I think ol Bob has tapped into some Eternal Blues, got his mojo risin high on this one like he did on Love and Theft, yup, he's still got it, still layin down them blues like the Gospel according to Bob LOVE IT!

Amen, brother.
handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 12:15
 
Bob Dylan is better than this. Much, much better.
black321
(Bong Island)
Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 12:14
 
madaxeman wrote:

From the American perspective,I'd guess Woody gets there long before His Bobness,who started in life as a Woody clone.
The original singer/songwriter IMHO was Robert Burns,whose songs are still being sung more than 200 years after his death.Eddi Reader has a couple of albums of Burns' stuff,and I lately heard Nickle Creek doing an awsome version of Flow Gently Sweet Afton.
BTW He was a world class poet too.


Granted, but few have influenced contemporary pop music songwriting as much as Dylan, except for maybe the Beatles. The focus on the songwriting, vocals...instead of the overall composition/musical arrangement is huge.
madaxeman
(By the sea)
Posted: Jan 02, 2007 - 04:57
 
lmic wrote:
Dylan invented singer-songwriting as we know it - musical stories with personal emotional content. Simple as that.

Even people who don't like his voice should stay aware of that historical FACT, and give proper respect.

From the American perspective,I'd guess Woody gets there long before His Bobness,who started in life as a Woody clone.
The original singer/songwriter IMHO was Robert Burns,whose songs are still being sung more than 200 years after his death.Eddi Reader has a couple of albums of Burns' stuff,and I lately heard Nickle Creek doing an awsome version of Flow Gently Sweet Afton.
BTW He was a world class poet too.
algrif
(Slightly west of Zero)
Posted: Jan 02, 2007 - 04:55
 
lmic wrote:
Dylan invented singer-songwriting as we know it - musical stories with personal emotional content. Simple as that.


With a single stroke of your electronic pen, you wipe out the whole of the development of the Blues, R&B, Jazz etc as we know it.
coloradojohn
(Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan -- 15 min. west of Shinjuku, center of the freaking Universe)
Posted: Dec 22, 2006 - 20:47
 
Cancel my subscription to the Resurrection
Send my credentials to the house of detention YEAH
I think ol Bob has tapped into some Eternal Blues, got his mojo risin high on this one like he did on Love and Theft, yup, he's still got it, still layin down them blues like the Gospel according to Bob LOVE IT!
oldviolin
(Somewhere In Contrast)
Posted: Dec 20, 2006 - 21:38
 
sidetrak wrote:
The stream name should be labled: Radio Paradise - DJ-mixed modern & Bob Dylan, classic rock, Bob Dylan, world, Bob Dylan, electronica, Bob Dylan & more Bob Dylan.

Come on, do we really need to play this much of Bob Dylan? I don't really like his music but I can tolerate it once in a while, but not multiple times a day!

someday grasshopper, even you will understand...
brighthue
(MetroWest, MA)
Posted: Dec 20, 2006 - 21:33
 
That's funny, I was just thinking about ol' Cowboy Bob.
lmic
(Uniondale, NY)
Posted: Dec 18, 2006 - 16:23
 
Dylan invented singer-songwriting as we know it - musical stories with personal emotional content. Simple as that.

Even people who don't like his voice should stay aware of that historical FACT, and give proper respect.
rgrace
(Rio Nido, CA)
Posted: Dec 18, 2006 - 16:22
 
Suckage. Sorry Bob, but this is absolute suckage.
fuh2
(I think I'm in the USA)
Posted: Dec 18, 2006 - 16:20
 
I feel it Bob, outstanding.
zensend
(Minnesota, USA (a blue state!))
Posted: Dec 10, 2006 - 05:37
 
MrSpaz wrote:
.... 3). Social or "buzz" listeners - people who find and listen to music to associate themselves with a group or set themselves apart; all other aspects secondary. It also seemed that while there was some commingling between 1&2 and 3&2, there weren't really any 1&3 responses.It seems pretty obvious you're a solid group 3 listener, and in that case; yes, this is the shit.

Wrong.
sidetrak
(Herriman, UTAH)
Posted: Dec 08, 2006 - 07:35
 
The stream name should be labled: Radio Paradise - DJ-mixed modern & Bob Dylan, classic rock, Bob Dylan, world, Bob Dylan, electronica, Bob Dylan & more Bob Dylan.

Come on, do we really need to play this much of Bob Dylan? I don't really like his music but I can tolerate it once in a while, but not multiple times a day!
Mugro
(Lane Village, Red Sox Nation)
Posted: Dec 08, 2006 - 07:32
 
Bob Dylan imitating Chuck Berry?? Dylan imitating himself is bad enough.... :puke:
horstman
(Syracuse, New York)
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 09:02
 
Go, go Johnny go go go. Go Johnny, go go go.

Bobby be Bad.
MrSpaz
(Orlando, FL)
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 08:35
 
zensend wrote:
The best thing about Dylan is he doesnt give a rat's ass about what any of us think. I'm just glad he's out there going to work everyday. There aint much in the world today that's genuine, that's the real deal, but Dylan most certainly is. Read the last Rolling Stone interview if you whinny naysayers want to know why you're wrong. Well... it might help, but maybe not, because you won't understand what the hell he's talking about. That's okay. Just keep gawking at the latest piece of eye/ear candy spoonfed to you by MTV. Oh... and the talk about lifting lyrics...what a news flash!!!! He's been doing that from day one. And doing it so much better than anyone else that he's become Bob Dylan. It's called making art.


I remember reading a post some time ago about why people listen to music, and I agreed with the conclusions pretty much completely. The conclusion (by informal survey) was that there were basically three groups of listeners; 1.) Music listeners - they'll listen to almost anything they like the sound of; all other aspects were secondary. 2.) "Meaning" listeners - those who dig for meaning in lyrics and try to find messages in the song or album as a whole. Finally; 3). Social or "buzz" listeners - people who find and listen to music to associate themselves with a group or set themselves apart; all other aspects secondary. It also seemed that while there was some commingling between 1&2 and 3&2, there weren't really any 1&3 responses.

Now that I've laid out all that setup, I'll get to the main point ; It seems pretty obvious you're a solid group 3 listener, and in that case; yes, this is the shit. Bob Dylan still has more buzz than an old neon sign. However, from a 1+2 standpoint, this disc seems a lot weaker than his previous offerings both musically and lyrically. Anyways, thanks for the down-your-nose commentary, but realize that some of us approach the music we listen to from a different angle than thou and judge it accordingly.
siloco
(Tampa, FLA)
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 08:02
 
At least his voice is in check with this song. Not too bad.

I'm just waiting for the bootleg series version of "Blood on the Tracks".... someday soon, I hope..
meydele
(By the sea)
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 08:01
 
algrif wrote:
There was a man named Dylannnn
Whose couldn't make his songs scannnn
When asked why this was
He said 'It's because
I like to try to fit as many words into the last line as I possibly cannnnnn'


This SLAYED me! Heh!
marshall_42
(Belfast)
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 08:00
 
anyone know the significance of the Alicia Keys namecheck? Bizarre? Nearly as weird as Neil Young namechecking Chris Rock.......
fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 08:00
 
zensend wrote:
The best thing about Dylan is he doesnt give a rat's ass about what any of us think.


He sure did on his Alimony Tour when he needed every penny he could get hold of!

At least his recent voice isn't the droning nasal irritating whine of his youth, but a sort of semi-gravelly Tom Waits-lite that's mostly in tune. Which is quite some improvement.
sukilau
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 08:00
 
channeling Ethel Merman
leonredcollar
(Normal)
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 - 07:59
 
God-like? No.
God? Just, maybe.

Like him, or leave him, I don't think he cares.
He is going to rock.
Land_Shark
(Atlanta, GA)
Posted: Nov 28, 2006 - 05:56
 
Wow. What a power packed start to my morning. Keep it up, Bill.

5:54 am - Bob Dylan - Thunder On The Mountain
5:50 am - Bob Marley - Zion Train
5:46 am - Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up
5:44 am - Ray Charles - I've Got a Woman
5:40 am - Rolling Stones - Monkey Man

zensend
Posted: Nov 25, 2006 - 23:37
 
The best thing about Dylan is he doesnt give a rat's ass about what any of us think. I'm just glad he's out there going to work everyday. There aint much in the world today that's genuine, that's the real deal, but Dylan most certainly is. Read the last Rolling Stone interview if you whinny naysayers want to know why you're wrong. Well... it might help, but maybe not, because you won't understand what the hell he's talking about. That's okay. Just keep gawking at the latest piece of eye/ear candy spoonfed to you by MTV. Oh... and the talk about lifting lyrics...what a news flash!!!! He's been doing that from day one. And doing it so much better than anyone else that he's become Bob Dylan. It's called making art.
dowdog999
Posted: Nov 23, 2006 - 17:15
 
Since Dylan's music is, for the most part, only good for his intelligent lyrics, shouldn't he have at least made some attempt to make them intelligible?

The musical backup to his weak vocals is too simplistic and boring. I've heard more interesting stuff from hobby musicians playing at the local pub.
Paul_in_Australia
(Melbourne)
Posted: Nov 23, 2006 - 17:12
 
When Bob finally passes away, it will be interesting to see how commentators evaluate his cultural influence. I expect obituaries written by middle aged journalists to position him alongside Elvis Presley and John Lennon, maybe above them in terms of his endurance.

But if kids who have never heard of him listened to this track to see what all the fuss is about, they would rapidly return to whichever three minute wonder is currently topping the charts.

A shame.
Pyro
Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 14:43
 
There is nothing particularly special about this. If it weren't Bob, I think it might have gone unnoticed. It's ok, but just not outstanding.

Any band could turn in this performance. Even mine. Maybe if Zimmerman would front the band, we'd go platinum! LOL!
AmandaMaria
(The Beautiful West Coast (I don't care if it's raining))
Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 14:43
 
Feet tappin' good times
AlienRelic
(east of Eden)
Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 14:42
 
OldFrenchie wrote:
this is just terrible

Pretty well sums it up.
For the love of God take pity on US, Bob.
Darla_j
Posted: Nov 14, 2006 - 18:47
 
redeyespy wrote:


I really dig Dylan, but that is pretty accurate, in this case.

You'll be swell! You'll be great! Gonna have the whole world on a plate!

redeyespy
(Sunny, FL)
Posted: Nov 14, 2006 - 18:36
 
sukilau wrote:
sounds like dylan meets ethel merman


I really dig Dylan, but that is pretty accurate, in this case.

You'll be swell! You'll be great! Gonna have the whole world on a plate!
trempel
(Abbostsford, BC, Canada)
Posted: Nov 02, 2006 - 23:48
 
algrif wrote:
There was a man named Dylannnn
Whose couldn't make his songs scannnn
When asked why this was
He said 'It's because
I like to try to fit as many words into the last line as I possibly cannnnnn'


that's hilarious!! This song sounds soo much like some stuff from "love and theft". Both albums have great songs, they're all just so much the same. Heard one song from "love and theft" or htis album and you might as well ahve heard them all.
OldFrenchie
Posted: Nov 02, 2006 - 23:47
 
this is just terrible
algrif
(Slightly west of Zero)
Posted: Oct 31, 2006 - 02:49
 
There was a man named Dylannnn
Whose couldn't make his songs scannnn
When asked why this was
He said 'It's because
I like to try to fit as many words into the last line as I possibly cannnnnn'
Pablo13
(In a little hut on the edge of the woods)
Posted: Oct 31, 2006 - 02:48
 
Very Ordinary!! sad to be saying this!! havenet even rated it!!
Rafter101
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 12:39
 
Even tho Dylan has achieved godlike status, it doesn't mean that some of his songs don't suck. This one does.
CheskyBevo
(Bethel, Connecticut)
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 12:39
 
I'll be straight-forward and admit that I do not care for most of Bob Dylan's oeuvre. I know it's sacrilege but I think that he's overrated as a songwriter. I know that he's written some important songs but he just grates on my nerves, especially his harmonica playing.
That being said, this is a good song and a solid album. He's surrounded himself with some excellent musicians and there is a great sound all the way through.
kazuma
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 12:34
 
hippiechick wrote:
According to my friend, who just read Dylan's bio, after his motorcycle accident, he wanted to lose his identity ...

It's been my experience lately that losing one's identity seems to happen without much effort as the aging process really begins to kick in.