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Dylanesque | 
| Artists: Bryan Ferry, Leo Abrahams, Andy Newmark, Paul Carrack, Guy Pratt, Zev Katz, Chris Spedding, Colin Good, Warren Ellis, Brian Eno
Label: Virgin
Category: Music
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Rating:  57 reviews
Sales Rank: 3459
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.7 x 0.4
MPN: 83891
UPC: 094638389125
EAN: 0094638389125
ASIN: B000LPR0SE
Release Date: March 5, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues | | • | Simple Twist Of Fate | | • | Make You Feel My Love | | • | Times They Are A-Changin' | | • | All I Really Want To Do | | • | Knockin' On Heaven's Door | | • | Positively 4th Street | | • | If Not For You | | • | Baby Let Me Follow You Down | | • | Gates OF Eden | | • | All Along The Watchtower |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
For those who know Bryan Ferry solely as the frontman of '70s art-rockers Roxy Music, the news this foppish, handsome Englishman is a Bob Dylan acolyte might come as something of a surprise. However, the appearance of IDylanesque/I - eleven covers of songs by the Freewheelin' one - is not totally unprecedented; Ferry recorded a cover of 'A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall' way back in 1973 on his debut solo album, so really, this is just the latest manifestation of a long-held admiration. Recorded in just a week, backed by his touring band, it's the sound of Ferry happy to get some dirt under his fingernails. All the same, this is sumptuous, richly-orchestrated stuff. 'The Times They Are A-Changin'' is perhaps the highlight, Dylan's bare-bones protest classic reworked as a velvety art-rock anthem, Ferry carrying off the lyric with just enough velvety command; while 'If Not For You' is notable for its strings and "sonic augmentation", courtesy of old Roxy Music friend Brian Eno. Some moments may please neither Dylan nor Ferry fans - the rock-out on 'All Along The Watchtower' feels contrived and unsatisfying. But whether it's a gutsy, impulsive experiment, or just a handy way of avoiding writer's block, IDylanesque/I works more often than not. i--Louis Pattison/i
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 Quite a suprise March 31, 2007
Patrick Sykes (nottingham, UK)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Prior to listening, I was sceptical about the necessity of this release, reanalysing and reinterpreting the Dylan catalogue. However, as well as being a Dylan fan, I have a high respect for Ferry and his output. The CD grips you after the first spin. High quality production capturing the essense of the original, but often setting it in a new direction. Ferry's vocals still have that individuality and are balanced by a tight backing band who do a superb job on all of the tracks here. I congratulate Ferry on the excellent choice of tracks too - yes, some common staples are chosen but they sound fresh and you don't need to skip tracks. There are no duds, which for a covers album is high praise indeed.
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br /It is an album you want to share and recommend, and you will not be disappointed.
positively good March 9, 2007
paul ker (Troon)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Bryan Ferry brings Dylan alive in many ways. I am a Ferry and Dylan fan. Ferry brings some Dylan stuff out of the non-melodic [though brilliant] poetry genre to the really great song genre. And by so doing, maybe makes Bob Dylan more accessible to more people. A couple of weak tracks, most VG, 2 excellent and worth the money on their own: 'Positively 4th St' and 'Just like Tom Thumb's Blues'. Bryan Ferry turns these around really nicely, a bit like 'Hard Rain' in some ways. Best tenner I've spent in ages. I hope this album inspires one of the most under-rated songwriters to bring out a classic pre-76 type Roxy Music album.
Worth the wait... March 9, 2007
G. F. SHARPLES (Preston, Lancashire, UK)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Well, I expected this album to be good, but in fact it is brilliant! The energy with which Ferry delivers his vocals is very refreshing, and the arrangements of these classic Dylan tracks are effective. He recorded this album quickly in order to take a break from writing the new Roxy Music album, which is due sometime this year.
br /Standout tracks on Dylanesque - Times They Are A-Changin', Positively 4th Street and All Along The Watchtower.
br /Also, The Dylan Sessions are to be released through Eagle in June this year. I think that may be an extended version of the concert which was screened on Channel 4 recently.
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Not Ferryatric! March 29, 2007
T. Nolan (Formby, Liverpool)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Having been a big fan of both Roxy and BF I have always loved the way that most of the songs are structured and performed. In the last few years there have been some questionable songs in terms of performance and content. When I saw the ads for a Dylan covers album I did worry a bit, but never the less bought it. BF's voice has changed, but it some ways its got better, and I enjoy the way he's relaxed the delivery. Never having been into Dylan, I have few reference points to refer to, so all I can say is - EXCELLENT! Spot on performance and content, that leaves you wanting more.
Truly Knockin' on Heaven's door April 25, 2007
Music Man (England)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
You'll either love this or you'll hate it, I doubt if there'll be any middle ground. For the record I love it! The selection of songs is intriguing. Some well known, others not so. Curiously, it's the less well known that are the most absorbing on this album.
br /"Make you feel my love" is by far and away the pick of the bunch. It is achingly beautiful. Rarely has Ferry sounded as vulnerable in his vocal interpretation as on this song. But the album just gets better each time you hear it. Right from the start on "Just like Tom Thumb's Blues" and "Simple Twist of Fate" the groove and understated guitar playing in the background just captivate you completely. You can't help but tap your fingers or move your head as you listen along.
br /"Positively 4th Street" and "Gates of Eden" are also top draw versions. The production and arrangements on each track are superb, I absolutely adore the CD. Everything from the female backing singers to the supporting musicians suggests CLASS.
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