The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12: The Cutting Edge 1965-1966
by Bob Dylan
  • Record Label: Legacy
  • Release Date: Nov 6, 2015
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 37 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 51
  3. Negative: 11 out of 51
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  1. Samimacedo
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HINARIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pisou demais, 3° melhor album… Expand
  2. alexdutty
    Jan 22, 2016
    7
    Amazing sound-scape and really good feel throughout the entire body of work, editing and mix-downs are exceptional also. great listen. will have you coming back for more.

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Metascore
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. Austin Chronicle
    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.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Dec 2, 2015
    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.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    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.
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