on 2008-07-05 SolitaryMan Said:

You hit the nail on the head, buddy. This album is immaculate, another piece of evidence in a long line that suggests Dylan was the master songwriter of his time. He seemed able to adapt to any musical situation, constantly evolving in the process and never looking back for a reason to stop. "Lay Lady Lay", what else is there to say? Cash's duet is terrific, as a re-recording shining above the original on both it's own laurels and the fact that the positioning is more effective this time around. This album gets a total seal of approval from me as well, worth owning for anything who can dig some honest country (we're talking the roots here, none of today's crappy pop-centric filler) from a great songwriter should own this.
Rating: 10/10

Review:

on 2008-05-27 psychoticbarber Said:

Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline explores a country style unheard from Dylan prior to its release. The first song on the album is a re-recording of his own song "Girl From The North Country" which was performed with Johnny Cash, and really sets the tone for the rest of the recording.

As my friends will tell you, I am not generally a fan of country music, but this record is country done right. The technical skills of the musicians are showcased in the songs "Nashville Skyline Rag" (an instrumental piece), and "Country Pie", where the vocals are quiet and unassuming, allowing the musicians to really shine. The song "I Threw It All Away" is a heart-felt ballad about making a mistake in love, and Dylan's vocal talents make the song extremely touching.

The most well-known song from the album, "Lay Lady Lay", was originally recorded for a movie, but Dylan did not finish with it soon enough for it to be featured. "Tell Me That It Isn't True" is a brilliantly performed song wherein the singer is desperately asking his love to deny the rumours that she had been sleeping around, and Dylan's performance conveys the desperation very convincingly.

You might notice that I didn't have my usual "negatives" paragraph. That's because I couldn't find any. There is nothing about this album that I don't like. If you don't like or can't appreciate country music or Bob Dylan, you probably won't like this album, but apart from that, it's an astounding piece of music done right, and that's why you should listen to it.
Rating: 10/10