Bob Dylan - Modern Times (US Original) Vinyl rip in 24 Bit/96 Khz + CD-format

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.

Tracks List:

1. Thunder on the Mountain - 5:55
2. Spirit on the Water - 7:42
3. Rollin' and Tumblin' - 6:01
4. When the Deal Goes Down - 5:04
5. Someday Baby - 4:55
6. Workingman's Blues #2 - 6:07
7. Beyond the Horizon - 5:36
8. Nettie Moore - 6:52
9. The Levee's Gonna Break - 5:43
10. Ain't Talkin' - 8:48

Personnel

Bob Dylan – Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Piano
Tony Garnier – Bass, Cello
George G. Receli – Drums, Percussion
Stu Kimball – Guitar
Denny Freeman – Guitar
Donnie Herron – Steel guitar, Violin, Viola, Mandolin

Others

Jack Frost – producer
Chris Shaw – engineer