Friday, June 22, 2007

Dylan Update

Hat tip to Banjo Jones for this news.

DYLAN 07: "3-CD DYLAN To Feature 51 Tracks Spanning Five Decades Extensive Liner Notes And Never-Before-Seen Photos Highlight Deluxe Edition

18-Song 'Best Of' Collection To Be Released Concurrently

A career-spanning, three-CD retrospective of Bob Dylan's music - DYLAN - will be released worldwide on October 1 by Columbia Records. This definitive Bob Dylan collection chronicles the artist's four decades of groundbreaking studio recordings, as well as his unparalleled influence on popular music and culture.

According to Sony BMG Commercial Music Group President John Ingrassia, 'Each new generation eventually discovers what millions of people the world over have known for decades: That Bob Dylan is a singular artist whose songs and recordings represent the very best that music has to offer. This DYLAN set will provide a comprehensive introduction to an important body of work that continues to impact our culture and attract multitudes of new fans each year.'"

3 comments:

Peter Rozovsky said...

Good god, what could this collection add? Or, to put it another way, "What's the matter with me? Don't have much to say."
==============================

Detectives Beyond Borders
"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"
http://detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/

mybillcrider said...

It's going to add cash to Bob's bank account!

Graham Powell said...

I'm not a huge Dylan fan, but it's hard to imaging a "best of" CD capturing this guy at all. If anyone is an album-length artist, it's him.