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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 51
  2. Negative: 11 out of 51
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  1. Nov 10, 2015
    3
    Albums like theese are meant for one-listen-only, it's curious listening demos or alt-takes for classic songs; but the definitive version of each track is really the album version - for a reason! Hence this is a perfect fit for digital release; unfortunally the deluxe version is not avaliable for streaming - making this pointless to me// I can only shelve so many Dylan records, not gonnaAlbums like theese are meant for one-listen-only, it's curious listening demos or alt-takes for classic songs; but the definitive version of each track is really the album version - for a reason! Hence this is a perfect fit for digital release; unfortunally the deluxe version is not avaliable for streaming - making this pointless to me// I can only shelve so many Dylan records, not gonna spend $100 on 6 disc demos , sorry. Expand
  2. Jan 27, 2016
    1
    It is not just this album but it is all of Bob's recording's I just find them really bad and not really any talent. This was the 1960s when there was tons of huge talent and brilliant albums such as Sgt. Pepper but this just isn't one of them.
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99

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Dec 17, 2015
    89
    The 6-disc set witnesses the studio process as it unfolded 50 years ago, particularly the CD unfolding the complete session for "Like a Rolling Stone."... Experience history in real time.
  2. 100
    He worked tirelessly to perfect these songs. And it’s a revelation to hear just how he got there, and the compelling missteps and musical frustrations he experienced along the way.
  3. Nov 19, 2015
    100
    One of the most illuminating facets of The Cutting Edge is what an unequivocal testament it is, both to the layered ingenuity of the session musicians and Dylan’s self-ordained composing pursuits.