Modern Times
by: Bob Dylan
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At a time when the majority of those his age are drifting into retirement, 65-year-old Bob Dylan has put the capper on a three-record run that ranks with the best in his storied, 44-album career. Like Time Out of Mind and Love and Theft before it, Modern Times is a rootsy, blues-soaked pool of the purest form of Americana--skipping the progressive bells or whistles for an understated backing by his touring band. Dylan's voice, which cracks, rasps and moans from the pop singer's pulpit, hasn't been this rich and emotive since 1976's Desire. And while his lyrics prolong his steadfast allusions to a higher power and his own immortality, they are not without the Dylan mirth, as when he sings of tracking pop queen Alicia Keys from Hell's Kitchen to Tennessee in "Thunder on the Mountain," the album's opener, which teams with "Someday Baby" and "Rollin' and Tumblin'" (for which Dylan misguidedly claims writing credit) as the record's most fiery numbers. Still, it's the Dylan that tells of a slave-loving owner ("Nettie Moore"), brings New Orleans to the front burner ("The Levee's Gonna Break") and plays the part of an eloquent lounge singer ("Spirit on the Water," "When the Deal Goes Down" and "Beyond the Horizon") that makes Modern Times sound just like old times. --Scott Holter
Dylan Classics and Collections
Album Description:
First new album in 5 years featuring 10 new songs
Album Description:
Japanese release of Bob Dylan's forty-fourth original album. 10 tracks. Sony. 2006.
At a time when the majority of those his age are drifting into retirement, 65-year-old Bob Dylan has put the capper on a three-record run that ranks with the best in his storied, 44-album career. Like Time Out of Mind and Love and Theft before it, Modern Times is a rootsy, blues-soaked pool of the purest form of Americana--skipping the progressive bells or whistles for an understated backing by his touring band. Dylan's voice, which cracks, rasps and moans from the pop singer's pulpit, hasn't been this rich and emotive since 1976's Desire. And while his lyrics prolong his steadfast allusions to a higher power and his own immortality, they are not without the Dylan mirth, as when he sings of tracking pop queen Alicia Keys from Hell's Kitchen to Tennessee in "Thunder on the Mountain," the album's opener, which teams with "Someday Baby" and "Rollin' and Tumblin'" (for which Dylan misguidedly claims writing credit) as the record's most fiery numbers. Still, it's the Dylan that tells of a slave-loving owner ("Nettie Moore"), brings New Orleans to the front burner ("The Levee's Gonna Break") and plays the part of an eloquent lounge singer ("Spirit on the Water," "When the Deal Goes Down" and "Beyond the Horizon") that makes Modern Times sound just like old times. --Scott Holter
Dylan Classics and Collections
 The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan |  The Times They Are A-Changin' |  Bringing It All Back Home |
 Highway 61 Revisited |  Blonde on Blonde |  Blood on the Tracks |
 No Direction Home: The Soundtrack |  Biograph (Box Set) |  Bootleg Series 1-3: Rare 1961-1991 (Box Set) |
Album Description:
First new album in 5 years featuring 10 new songs
Album Description:
Japanese release of Bob Dylan's forty-fourth original album. 10 tracks. Sony. 2006.
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- Why is this so overrated?
I'm a HUGE Dylan fan and really just don't get this and all the hype. "Time out of Mind" was a mood, songs were generally good...same with "Love and Theft". On Modern Times it just seems that there are re-worked blues songs. Bob Dylan KNOWS what he's doing...he has songcraft ability. He can do much better. He can even sing much better...he just doesn't choose to. Dylan himself said never to give the public your full 100% effort. On this album he's giving about 25%. Of course, I bought the deluxe ... Read More
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- JUST DIE ALREADY!!!
Bob Dylan is one of the worst artists of all time. His voice sounds like an old man's, his lyrics make about as much sense as a meth trip, and he cannot shred or do guitar solos. And where is he on MTV? This guy really needs to kick the bucket.
Oh, and I hear that he's making a new album. Great. Kurt Cobain died early yet this man is still ticking. Forget his new album, get the upcoming Limp Bizkit album instead. It's going to kick major azz.
Rating: 
- Bob Dylan excellence
We've come to expect nothing but "outstanding" from Bob Dylan and he continues to deliver above our expectations. This is another example of his versatility and sustaining power in the field of music.
Rating: - Blues you can use
Contemporary music's great romantic realist tells us it may be "Modern Times" but the battle remains the same - The human heart in conflict with itself (as William Faulkner called it).
Longtime fans will be glad to know Dylan's story-telling abilities and rebelliousness haven't dimmed a bit. Every one of the 10 songs is way longer than 3:05, yet another instance of Dylan giving corporate radio the back of his hand. Master Bob is going to say his piece and that's that. And - he whispers to ... Read More
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- At last - Dylan I can listen to!
I've not been a fan of Dylan's albums as I could never get past his voice! Love his music, his lyrics etc, but that voice just grated so much that one listening a year would be enough. Now at last, on this album he has found a quality that works for me. Over the past year, I have listened to this album many times and can still listen to it. It's obviously not his best work, but it's damn fine - and listenable, and that makes it one very special Dylan album for me.
Love the title track ... Read More
- Why is this so overrated?I'm a HUGE Dylan fan and really just don't get this and all the hype. "Time out of Mind" was a mood, songs were generally good...same with "Love and Theft". On Modern Times it just seems that there are re-worked blues songs. Bob Dylan KNOWS what he's doing...he has songcraft ability. He can do much better. He can even sing much better...he just doesn't choose to. Dylan himself said never to give the public your full 100% effort. On this album he's giving about 25%. Of course, I bought the deluxe ... Read More
- JUST DIE ALREADY!!!Bob Dylan is one of the worst artists of all time. His voice sounds like an old man's, his lyrics make about as much sense as a meth trip, and he cannot shred or do guitar solos. And where is he on MTV? This guy really needs to kick the bucket.
Oh, and I hear that he's making a new album. Great. Kurt Cobain died early yet this man is still ticking. Forget his new album, get the upcoming Limp Bizkit album instead. It's going to kick major azz.
- Bob Dylan excellenceWe've come to expect nothing but "outstanding" from Bob Dylan and he continues to deliver above our expectations. This is another example of his versatility and sustaining power in the field of music.
- Blues you can useContemporary music's great romantic realist tells us it may be "Modern Times" but the battle remains the same - The human heart in conflict with itself (as William Faulkner called it).
Longtime fans will be glad to know Dylan's story-telling abilities and rebelliousness haven't dimmed a bit. Every one of the 10 songs is way longer than 3:05, yet another instance of Dylan giving corporate radio the back of his hand. Master Bob is going to say his piece and that's that. And - he whispers to ... Read More
- At last - Dylan I can listen to!I've not been a fan of Dylan's albums as I could never get past his voice! Love his music, his lyrics etc, but that voice just grated so much that one listening a year would be enough. Now at last, on this album he has found a quality that works for me. Over the past year, I have listened to this album many times and can still listen to it. It's obviously not his best work, but it's damn fine - and listenable, and that makes it one very special Dylan album for me.
Love the title track ... Read More
