Bob Dylan in America

from nmele

This is an engaging book from start to finish by a clear-eyed Dylan fan. Wilentz admits up front that Dylan has hit some pretty deep valleys in his career, particularly in the 1980s, but the real joy in this book is the way Wilentz places Dylan and his work in historical context, drawing on the p...

from Big_Bang_Gorilla

In which the progressive historian snuffles around among the always-fascinating Dylan's musical roots and influences. The book is nominally anchored in the author's attendances at Dylan concerts through the years, but that is a less important part of the book than the reviews I've read make it ou...

from dazzyj

While the first couple of chapters are a bit dubious (the connections between Copland and Dylan are more parallels than links) it ends up as a fascinating exploration of Dylan's relentless mining of deep veins of American culture.

from tuckerresearch

A discursive and thick study of American history and culture in Bob Dylan's music and Bob Dylan's music in American history and culture. Lots of reference to history and music. You can refer to much of the music mentioned on YouTube, which helps with interpretation. It is a good book, if you like...

from Ken-Me-Old-Mate

I've always liked Bob Dylan's work and so I looked forward to this. I was horribly, horribly disappointed. The shopping list in my pocket could have been read to more effect that this load of dry academic drivel. Bob Dylan is one of the most influential musicians of our time and this guy just doe...