1. Kafka0622

   10

   Dylan has always been hit and miss even within his greatest albums. that may be changing. There are simply no misses in Tempest. It's the best Dylan we have seen in years and quite possible the best album of the year. Stunningly good songs with lyrics so achingly sorrowful that you cannot remain unmoved. Beautiful.… Collapse

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2. Ricko

   8

   Unbeliebably the master of song writing is still producing the goods more than half a century after he started out. It's one thing to be still recording at this stage in his career, but to be producing works of such high quality is really incredible. Everything that's needs to be said about Dylan has been said before so won't bang on about his legendary status but his his latest offering, Tempest follows the rich vein of form that saw Dylan produce "Love Theft" and "Modern Times". If you liked those records then your in for a treat. All the songs are between 7 and 9 out of 10 and there is a remarkable consistency throughout the record. Different songs stand out on different listens so it's hard to pick favourites. The title track, detailing the final hours of the Titanic, runs on for the best part of 14 minutes a bit much you may think, but if you know Dylan, you'll know that some of his best work is also is lengthiest. Roll On John closes the record in fitting manner, a tip of the cap to John Lennon. This will delight existing fans and perhaps may attract a few open minded people who've not yet discovered this genius.… Expand

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3. Thecomposer102

   7

   Bob Dylan has released 35 studio albums in his 71 years on the planet and is considered an American Icon (I

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4. axelkoch

   4

   Much acclaimed by the critics and topping the charts all over the world, I was expecting a lot of Bob Dylan's latest work. 'Tempest' has only got 10 songs, but lasts more than one hour as a whole. The thing he's doing here is versifying, actually. All of this 8 minute songs or so tell a long story, which is underlined with relaxing music. The problem is: the main riff stays the same in virtually all songs and that's bothersome. Musically it's relatively poor but the lyrics are pretty well, "Tin Angel" has the very best, I opine.
   All in all, 'Tempest' is average, additionally getting a minus point because of his voice, which got worse and worse over the years.… Expand

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