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Universal acclaim- based on 289 Ratings
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Positive: 245 out of 289
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Mixed: 23 out of 289
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Negative: 21 out of 289
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BruceHSep 1, 2006Like a favourite old pair of slippers, bus-pass Bob is something you can slip into of an evening and feel good about the world and yourself. His 21st c. voice is a compelling mixture of frailty and authority. 'When the Deal goes Down' and 'Nettie Moore' are amongst his best songs ever.
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LarrySAug 31, 2006Tim Perlich of "Now" is an idiot! A voice changes with age and this voice is well suited to the material. He was never a crooner, but that never detracted from the sincerity and immersion in his chosen material in a way shared by a few e.g. Johnny Cash. The only cynical attempt to pass anything off; is Petrich's attempt to pass himself off as a knowledgeable critic.
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IanCAug 31, 2006I think it's an amazing feat that Dylan has made an album this good nearly 50(!) years into his career, but 10? Instant classic? Among the ranks of Highway 61 Revisited and Blood on the Tracks? C'mon.
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MattR.Aug 31, 2006This really is a fantastic album. There are no weak songs, and a couple are among his best. Personally, I find it more appealing than Love & Theft.
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MattCAug 31, 2006Only listened to it once, but I liked it better than last 2 albums. The lyrics seems to go somewhere, which was my problem with L&Theft. The lyrics seemed jumbled. They sounded good, but they did not build or even seem to be related to other lines in the song. Not here. Best lyrical Dylan album in a long time.
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BradPAug 31, 2006
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MitchPAug 31, 2006
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SamuelGAug 31, 2006Bob Dylan returns, the king is here again with a perfect album. I love it!
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howellgAug 31, 2006picks up where Love and Theft leaves off.
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WillGAug 31, 2006One of Dylan's best. In my opinion, his 5th best album, behind "Highway 61", "Blood on the Tracks", "Blonde on Blonde", and "Bringing it all Back Home." Would be the best for many other groups, hence the 10
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ChuckSAug 30, 2006
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AnastasiaKAug 30, 2006Modern Times is so good that if my house was on fire, I'd throw this disc out the window and let myself burn.
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DrewRAug 30, 2006Dan W is very right. lets not forget who wrote this album, Bob Freewheelin' Dylan.
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DaveOAug 30, 2006good music to cook to.
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JulesAug 30, 2006
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JoeGAug 30, 2006
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NathanAug 30, 2006a grand achievement in the great tradition of american arts.
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JefferyGAug 30, 2006Fabulous album. Slow, steady, well crafted, brilliant lyrics (again). A breath of fresh air. It grows on me each time I listen to it.
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CPAug 30, 2006
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VincentSAug 30, 2006
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MattAug 30, 2006A beautifully restrained album. In my opinion, even better than the last two.
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lfollowsAug 30, 2006
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KurtAAug 29, 2006Dylan is the GREATEST artist ever. If PAul McCartney puts out an album this good in the next 5 years, I'l eat my words. But this tops everything since Blood on the Tracks. It remind's you of why you listen to music, why you love Dylan so much. And, YES, oh yes, he rambles.
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SallyHAug 29, 2006Generic Starbucks blues, quite uninspiring and dull. Strictly for the old folks.
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JimMAug 29, 2006
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BrianPAug 29, 2006This brilliant album combines some of the elements of "Love and Theft" with well-written lyrics and catchy tunes. My favorite album to date.
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LaurenCAug 29, 2006As a whole this album is more complete than Love and Theft. Some of Bob Dylan's best singing and most personal introspection since Blood on the Tracks. Great album to get lost in....
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DanWAug 29, 2006If this is a 10, where would that put Blonde on Blonde and Highway 61? at 15? Let's get a grip, folks!
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joshsAug 29, 2006Modern Times is a fitting end to the trilogy, and may be the weakest of the three. Still, it's a nice, mature album from the master songwriter. His band plays well also. Not quite as good as his two prior releases, that certainly could change for me with further listening though.
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JamesCAug 29, 2006And so continues Bob Dylan's golden renaissance that began with Time Out of Mind and Love and Theft. A beautiful, moving, compelling and deeply human work. Nettie Moore and Ain't Talkin' are amongst his finest songs.
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DerrickCAug 29, 2006BEST ALBUM EVER in the history of music!!!
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RichLAug 29, 2006
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JavierMAug 29, 2006Bob eres un borde, te has equivocado, pero sigues siendo DIOS, y ante eso anda se puede decir
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oscarmAug 29, 2006Bob is great! Amazing! Other masterpiece!
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BrandonSAug 29, 2006This makes 3 classics in a row. I love Dylan's c crusty old guy style. It's as good as the swooning critics said it would be.
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ImanLAug 29, 2006Not bad but not "Love And Theft" -doesnt peak high enough and the last song isnt epic high enough. Even "Knocked Out Loaded" had "Brownsville Girl"...
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sammAug 29, 2006
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AndrewWAug 29, 2006
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CarisaRAug 28, 2006Less acidic (in sound and style) than "Time Out of Mind," and less rambling and all-over-the-place than "Love & Theft," this masterpiece is at least slightly better than either. The epic "Ain't Talkin'" is Bob's best song since "Jokerman."
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SimonGAug 28, 2006I have the feeling that we are dealing with the Emperor's New Clothes a little here. Whilst I *like* this a lot, be reasonable, this ain't no Blood On the Tracks or earlier. Those records changed the world. This is merely a pleasant listen from a respected bard.
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geofrAug 28, 2006
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RHAug 28, 2006Heh, I agree exactly with the [Anonymous] reviewer. Desire was his last great effort and everything since is a crushing bore. I'll pass on listening to this former great mumble some nonsense over sluggish, generic rock. Another Dylan album receiving praise for no reason.
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MattD.Aug 28, 2006Great album! Many times, he shows his folk roots again. The thing preventing a 10 is Dylan's voice, which is too worn out to sustain the length of a couple of these songs.
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madslAug 28, 2006a strong effort from the veteran master! it does not contain a single moment of pure brilliance but it is definitely a cohesive album with a great sound and some of the best singing of dylan's career...now that's something!
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AKishAug 28, 2006let's be realistic folks.
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DaveAug 28, 2006Dylan is clearly an extremely talented guy. I'm not sure how someone hears stuff like this and describes it as "lame." Anyone who appreciates great poetry and great, timeless music will appreciate this record.
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KikiGAug 28, 2006Yet another late career masterpiece. An impossible blend of music history, love, lust, fire and brimstone. The songs sould truly timeless. Some could be half a century or a century old yet there is no contrivance or exercise in empty nostalgia. They are as anachranistic as they are fresh.
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HalleyPAug 28, 2006Great, Amazing, Astonishing, Vibrant, Perfect, Flawless, Honest, and Terrific. You can use witch ever word you prefer when discribing this album
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MiguelAug 28, 2006Hey, person who gave it a 3, you haven't even heard it! Why even vote?
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brotheroftomjonesAug 28, 2006Very solid album. Lame! Ha ha! I could 6 great albums since Desire.
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AdMAug 28, 2006This CD contains 10 songs and all songs are masterpieces. Charming, seducing, very well sung or crooned. Perfect combination and placing of the 10 songs.
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katiusaAug 28, 2006¡¡¡El Mejor!!!
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RichRAug 27, 2006
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LindaMAug 27, 2006Great timeless music!
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freepilosAug 27, 2006Great! Although i doubted i've heard Frank Sinatra.
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PippoPAug 27, 2006A great album from a great artist.
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MatthewBAug 27, 2006Amazing!
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AzorCAug 27, 2006Another masterpiece.
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kevineAug 27, 2006
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ositoakaBongoAug 27, 2006Well, his Bobness aclaimed the peak of the holy Mountain of the sound from the dusty Roads and the bleeding workers.
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marcelsAug 27, 2006MT stands alongside Blonde on Blonde and Blood on the Tracks as his complete masterpieces. You've "painted that masterpiece", Bob.
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[Anonymous]Aug 26, 2006this album will undoubtedly receive drooling reviews from critics... but just like every other Dylan album since Desire, it will have no staying power and is.. well, lame.
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Awards & Rankings
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UncutLove And Theft was quite unlike any other pop album--apart, that is, from Modern Times, its direct and audacious sequel. [Sep 2006, p.72]
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Intriguing, immediate, and quietly epic, Modern Times must rank among Dylan's finest albums.
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It's hard to hear Modern Times' music over the inevitable standing ovation and the thuds of middle-aged critics swooning in awe. When you do, you find something not unlike its predecessor, Love and Theft.