Triplicate
In a fitting tip of the cap to The Great American Songbook from the Nobel Prize winner in Literature, Bob Dylan’s deep reverence for the originators of popular song is felt in his covers of classics like “Sentimental Journey” and “September of My Years.” Dylan swings along with these showstoppers, his touring band firmly in the pocket. For further study, check out Dylan\'s two previous salutes to romantic standards: *Fallen Angels* and *Shadows in the Night*.
*Triplicate, *again, features Dylan singing tunes from the Great American Songbook. His voice is filled with character, though the cumulative impact of the 30-song set is somewhat dimmed.
Bob Dylan has one of the most distinctive voices in the history of rock ’n’ roll. But is it any good? That’s not an idle question. The culture’s taste in pop vocalists evolves and diverges, varying by genre, era, and just plain old personal preference. Judas Priest’s Rob Halford is a phenomenal singer for a heavy…
This material clearly resonates deeply with Dylan, but the problem is that the concept is by now disappointingly familiar, and as such subject to the laws of diminishing returns.
Triplicate allows us to experience the rare and intimate pleasure of listening to an artist connect with, and express the…
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