BOB DYLAN DOES THE BIG APPLE
CIB Archives 06/07 [T-568]
(1) Madison Square Garden/The Theater (New York, NY) January 18,
1998
(2) Madison Square Garden/The Theater (New York, NY) January 16,
1998
(3) Madison Square Garden/The Theater (New York, NY) January 20,
1998
(4) Madison Square Garden/The Theater (New York, NY) January 17,
1998
Tracklist: (1) Absolutely Sweet Marie, I Want You, You're A Big
Girl Now, Desolation Row, It's All Over Now Baby Blue, Knockin' On
Heaven's Door
(2) Just Like A Woman
(3) Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You, Born In Time, Hard
Rain's A-Gonna Fall, Positively Fourth Street
(4) Seņor, Not Dark Yet, Tomorrow Is A Long Time, Lonesome
Death Of Hattie Carroll, Tangled Up In Blue, Million Miles, Tears
Of Rage, Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat, Like A Rolling Stone, Forever
Young, Love Sick, Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
DEEP: Recording quality is consistently good throughout the
four shows. In my estimation, the recording seems to improve with
each listen - the vocals, most importantly, are upfront and full of
the rasp, roar and tender touches that need to be heard to fully
appreciate Bob's singing. The instrumentation is well balanced and
clearly defined. A real treat to listen to - warm, smooth and cozy
with not a hint of harshness. Mention must be made of the first
class packaging - the front cover pic of the whole band on stage
is brilliant and graphics are top notch. Other pics of Times Square
with Bob on the big screen and the New York City skyline with the
Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground add a touch more class to an
already top-notch release.
