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Noel M's avatar

Well, damn, this is just about enough to make me interested in '78 ! I've never been on board - I'm a bit unusual in that I'm becoming almost exclusively a fan of NET Dylan. Of course, I love much of what came before the NET, but in terms of concerts, '88 onwards is almost all I listen to these days.

But these cuts do sound great. Maybe I needed to do what you did here, which is take it song by song, and focus on the individual players.

Also, has Bob ever been more committed vocally? Maybe so, but these shows are probably in his Top 5 Most Vocally Committed Years, I must admit. He is bringing it.

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The Absurd's avatar

Imagine the ovation Bob would get today, if he iintroduced a saxophone or a flute.

I’ve always enjoyed him mixing it up.

Fwiw I still think we will get a ‘78 Bootleg Seties. This release is very much an anniversary celebration of Bob’s first trip to Japan.

I was lucky to catch him in Osaka earlier this year. He clearly holds the country with special affection.

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