John Wesley Harding
- Thea Gilmore
- Band Name: Thea Gilmore
- Record Label: Fulfill
- Release Date: Jun 28, 2011
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Oct 12, 201180Thea Gilmore's take on John Wesley Harding is a worthy tribute to that great album--and with a playing time of 42.23, it even gives you an extra four minutes more than the original.
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Aug 16, 201180Thea Gilmore's 70th birthday tribute takes the form of re-recording her favourite Dylan album in its entirety, triggered by her acclaimed 2002 cover of "I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine", which sustains its solemnity despite the inclusion of congas.
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Aug 16, 201180Without in any way overwhelming the simple beauty of the lyrics and melodies, Gilmore's vocals and still-understated instrumentation add emotional color to Dylan's songs. Like all worthwhile covers, Gilmore's take on these classics lets us experience the songs anew.
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Aug 16, 201160Gilmore is always worth hearing, but this one is for completists only.
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Aug 16, 201160Covering such a cherished and well-respected body of work is a brave move, and while Gilmore was always going to struggle to make these iconic songs her own, John Wesley Harding is a valiant attempt to respectfully add a slightly modern sheen to the 40-year-old record, which should silence any Dylan aficionados waiting to cry foul.