Japanese pressing of the singer/songwriter's 1965 album, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. CBS. 2004.
CD Reviews
Bob Dylan: At His Best
Jokerman1983 | Malibu, USA | 04/01/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Long having denied the implication that he created the folk-rock genre, rather giving the credit to Gene Clark of The Byrds, this release by the Bard from Hibbing would undoubtedly serve as the cornerstone of folk-rock through the ages! "Bringing It All Back Home" continues Dylan's introspection from "Another Side Of Bob Dylan" while adding electric instruments to the mix (a fact that, for some reason, would be acceptable to fans on record but not live at Newport). Here, Dylan can be at his most romantic one minute, with the Baez-inspired "Love Minus Zero / No Limit" or "She Belongs To Me," and simultaneously prophetic and surreal the next!
Introducing classics like "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" and "Maggie's Farm" alongside concert stalwarts "Gates Of Eden" and "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)," this release would be the first of a trilogy ended all too soon by Dylan's supposed "motorpsycho nitemare." The other two albums in this trilogy are, of course, "Highway 61 Revisited" and the double-disc "Blonde On Blonde."
Many will say that this is Dylan at his finest, placing the artist into an uncomfortable categorization or time capsule, but he would continue to produce highly creative and innovative work both with The Band and The Traveling Wilburys, as well as via his solo career throughout the 1970's and 80's. "Bringing It All Back Home" merely brings folk-rock to the forefront, introduces his audience to "Another Side Of Bob Dylan," and provides some excellent entertainment for the unsuspecting yet open-minded listener."
Mr Tambourine Man never Sounded or Looked Better!
Frederick Baptist | Singapore | 10/09/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is probably along with "Blood...Tracks" my favourite Dylan album. I know everyone gushes over "Blonde..." and "Highway 61..." which are classics, but still, this album seems to have a nice flow and to put across what Bob had to say succinctly and yet effectively. The classic "Mr. Tambourine Man" is here and yet every track is a work of art to be listened to and savoured over and over again. This particular version from Japan has been very well remastered and the mini-lp packaging is very nice to look at as well. Overall, a very good sound quality recording and great packaging. Highly recommended."
Folk Rock is Born
Tiffany Ann | Black Diamond Bay | 04/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This record starts of with the very fast, very electric, almost rap-like, "Subterranean Homesick Blues." I can only imagine what Bob Dylan's folkie fans thought about that. I've read that they thought it was a betrayal, but I've also read that this is the record that put Dylan right out there, made him as big as the Beatles and the Stones, bigger even. People had heard of him and he'd had a couple hits, but this was rock and roll man. This was a band, and a darned good one. There are some ripping good songs on this record. "Maggie's Farm", "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream", and of course the three slow songs, "She Belongs to Me", "Love Minus Zero-No Limit" and "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," that Dylan would be singing at concerts for years to come. This record marks a change for Dylan, one of many he'd be going through over the years. It is simply a wonderful record."
A Masterpiece in Simple Stereo
Zachary Hackett | Reno, Nevada | 04/22/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My favorite Dylan reviewer has called the opening song on this album, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," the first rap song, and in a way it is like a rap song. There is a great Dylan video that was taken from, I believe, "Don't Look Back" where Dyaln is flipping cards with words from the song as it plays, very surrelistic. This album also that two of my favorite Dylan songs on it. "She Belongs to Me" and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit", haunting, moving portraits painted in words. "Baby Blue" is another of those, but the crowning Jewel of this Album is "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding). When he sang this on the '74 tour, when he got to the part where he screamed out, "Even the President of the United States, sometimes has to stand naked," the audience stood, applauding and cheering. Loud, real loud. Not good news for Mr. Nixon who had to resign soon after. This is also the first album where Dylan plugged it in. Ah yes, Dylan went electric, but then his words had always had the juice in 'em, the power of a lightning strike."
One of the Best Records Ever Made
Stephanie Sane | from the Asylum | 10/29/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you had to choose your favorite Dylan album, well I guess you couldn't do that, so let's say if you had to choose your top five favorites, then this would have to be on the list. This is the album where Dylan gave birth to folk rock when he went electric. "Subterranean Homesick Blues," is a fast electric number that's very rap like. That's right, I said rap, way back in 1965. "Maggie's Farm" is a scorcher. The two electric ballads, "Love Minis Zero-No Limit" and "She Belongs to Me," are haunting in their beauty. Rick Nelson used to sing these and his versions are just as good as Dylan's. And, of course, I can't forget to mention "Mr. Tambourine Man," a song my dad says he's been trying to figure out for almost four decades. You gotta own this CD.
