A Bob Dylan release is always a notable event.

'Rough and Rowdy Ways' - Dylan's 39th studio album (on 2 x LP or 2 x CD), was released in June.
At 79 years old, his first album of original songs since the 2012 'Tempest' album (a good one).

" a gorgeous and meticulous record " - Pitchfork

" an absolute classic. " - Rolling Stone

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Just ordered this from Flying Out in the weekend but yet to pick up.

On news, Bob Dylan Sells His Songwriting Catalog in Blockbuster Deal

Universal Music purchased his entire songwriting catalog of more than 600 songs in what may be the biggest acquisition ever of a single act’s publishing rights.

www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/arts/music/bob-dylan-universal-music.html

www.analogplanet.com/content/rough-and-rowdy-ways-number-39-supreme-bob-dylan-storytelling



I found the sound quality much less than his ideal 10/10 rating. I thought my stylus needed cleaning. Bob's voice especially on side one is murky, crackley and weak. Band sounds good though. Maybe because mine is a pukey green coloured vinyl. Need to give it an US clean to see if that improves things.

Despite these misgivings, the songs are delicate and dark - just how I like it.

Sadly, I’ve found recent Dylan Columbia pressings (or engineering/mixing or mastering) to be frequently of barely acceptable SQ.

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