It's kind of counter-intuitive, but speaking as someone who learned to play the guitar trying to copy stuff by the likes of AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Van Halen and Gary Moore, I find this kind of choppy, clean, funky playing incredibly difficult. Maybe it's just because it's so alien when you've spent decades fundamentally relying on distortion and lots of sustain?
On paper it seems so simple, but getting the feel right in the band situation is another thing entirely.
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 19 Oct 2025, 12:11
by only1billybonds
Always thought a film based on the lyrics of this song would make a decent watch. This,along with 'Sad eyed lady of the lowlands' are among my Dylan favourites.
And as a contrast the 2025 version, with added sax, trombone and less flash and more groove.
Unfortunately it does also highlight that his voice isn't what it once was, but few singers escape this sort of deterioration decades into their career.
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 19 Oct 2025, 07:53
by Takashi Miike
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 21:23
by MaryMillingtonsGhost
Had this on vinyl back in the day:
The absolute bollocks of a live album.
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 20:57
by Bungo
Takashi Miike" wrote: ↑18 Oct 2025, 20:46
I was a big fan before the commercial success, it's a shame the brothers moved on when they did. I know mark's brother, and the others have done a great job but it was hard to find a tighter band than that original four
This incarnation has now been together a while now and is definitely as tight as a gnat's chuff. Mark is totally locked in with Pete Ray Biggin on drums now. Hence my Love Games comment. They both play around with it but are 100% in tune with each other.
One thing that this version also has going for it is the now permanent three piece brass section which is sensational and lifts the whole sound.
Nathan is a very versatile guy. I had a very dull 'muso' chat with him down at Andertons about guitar pickups a while back. He was very polite and pretended he was interested. Admire his work with Frost too. Another bunch of incredible musicians.
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 20:46
by Takashi Miike
I was a big fan before the commercial success, it's a shame the brothers moved on when they did. I know mark's brother, and the others have done a great job but it was hard to find a tighter band than that original four
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 20:37
by Bungo
Saw them play the whole album last night on its anniversary tour.
Love Games was still the best song of the night though...
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 20:16
by MaryMillingtonsGhost
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 16:53
by Massive Attack
Love the bones of the man.
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 16:49
by Takashi Miike
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Oct 2025, 07:24
by Far Cough UKunt
Shine on, Syd:
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 17 Oct 2025, 16:22
by easthammer
Not really my thing but my Son-in-law is a good friend of the drummer and is off to see them tonight so I thought I would have a listen - not bad I thought
