Clean MONO 1st BOB DYLAN 360 Sound 1962 FOLK INVASION

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 CLEAN  360 SOUND COLUMBIA  TOP collectible

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                              BOB DYLAN

          (( 1st album ))

\                USA - 360 Sound Columbia Records  CS 8579 ((MONO))

CLEAN MONAURAL SIXTIES COLLECTIBLE ...Bob Dylan's first album at age 20 recorded 48 years ago!

***Bob Dylan is Dylan's first album, and probably the most underrated. It is a stunningly beautiful piece of music;  very simple, tight, touching, rough, bitter, funny and, above all, dylan-esque.

Dylan is known for being an outstanding poet and a brilliant song-writer which is probably why people tend to overlook this album or dismiss it as unimportant - it consists mostly of covers of old folk and blues pieces. Only two of the thirteen tracks are his own including "Talkin' New York', a song that matches the other well-chosen pieces in both mood and quality, and 'Song To Wood', a touching tribute to the folk legend Woody Guthrie. Neither has the elaborated, philosophical lyrics Dylan is so famous for (Although they are still pretty damn good, at least in this opinion "People goin down to the ground/ Buidings goin up to the sky" as description of 'New York' for example), and that means this album is often looked upon as, well, less worthy in a way.

Dylan's genius has given us so many excellent and mind-blowing songs, none (or few) of which are on here, and that means it can't possibly compete with other albums of his. That's right, of course, but this albums musical quality makes it as good an album to listen to as any other masterpiece of his.

The songs vary from bright to depressing, and while Dylan sounds like he has fun in some of them (take 'Freight Train Blues' for example), he also manages to create the feeling of tragic in others. Dylan follows few rules here, he does weird things with his (weird) voice in weird places, he even meddles with the rhythm, and it sounds GOOD! It sounds free, uncalculated and emotional, like all music should.

The album includes Dylan's version of 'House Of The Rising Sun', a traditional folk song that gained popularity thanks to The Animals cover of it. Compared to their version, Dylan's is a lot more depressing and has a great deal more feeling. Dylan also doesn't change the original lyrics (he sings Its been the ruin of many poor girls) which means the story keeps its original meaning.

Bob Dylan is remarkable for its intensity. There is not one boring moment throughout the album, and Dylan doesn't sound self-conscious or inexperienced (something you'd expect from a guy of 20 on his first record). This album seems more love it or hate it somehow than other stuff of his. To people who only have the Best Of Dylan Lp: you'll be surprised...

Dylan singing other peoples songs, you'll say. Nah, the songs are all his, who cares other people wrote them first.

Best songs: In My Time Of Dyin' = Baby, Let Me Follow You Down = See That My Grave Is Kept Clean.

More Info: Five of the album tracks were cut in single takes ('Baby Let Me Follow You Down', 'In My Time Of Dyin'', 'Gospel Plow', 'Highway 51 Blues', 'Freight Train Blues').

1) She's No Good

2) Talkin' New York

3) In My Time Of Dyin'

4) Man Of Constant Sorrow

5) Fixin' To Die Blues

6) Pretty Peggy-O

7) Highway 51 Blues

8) Gospel Plow

9) Baby Let Me Follow You Down

10) House Of The Risin' Sun

11) Freight Train Blues

12) Song To Woody

13) See That My Grave Is Kept Clean

CONDITION: The Cover: is in great shape, near "EX" (excellent) clean and striking vibrant colors, all stiff, very small prior use, well taken care of... no alarming problems at all ...no bends, no seam splits, no writing, all together highly collectible!

The Vinyl: is all glossy & shiny over both sides = CLEAN VG++ having no more than very light inner sleeve paper scuffs and a couple of light hairlinies ...expect to play quite enjoyable...BOTH (2-eye) 360 Sound labels are clean

      A cool addition to anyone's music library!

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All imperfections are noted both cover & record