I really enjoy the Dylan album, but some of the informations you give in this video are not correct. The masked musicians on the album cover are actors that pretend to be musicians. The ‚real‘ musicians here are not members of Bob’s touring band (which btw never had any accordeons), but they are Greg Leisz on lead guitar, T-Bone Burnett on acoustic, Don Was on bass and some others. And there are no drums… Besides that: great album selections! Marty Stuart is wonderful… Cheers from Germany
I know right …when people say to me there is no good music released these days .. I look at them and think ……how sad you stopped living and being open .
WOW! THANK YOU, Mazzy!!! VERY Kind of you! (and I would LOVE to work with you on that cover!) ... Great stuff today... (New Dylan, Paul Simon, and Rufus!!) All the best!!! (sorry for the abundance of exclamation points! ha!)
Dear Mazzy, it's nice to see you talking about ECM Records, and how you pick and choose, I get that. An artist I truly dig is Tim Berne. He has released several of his Snakeoil (one of his many bands) records on ECM. If you haven't already, check out Mr. Berne. His is a unique voice in modern/creative music.
Hey Mazzy, that Simon album is stunning! His playing is impeccable, love how high up it is in the mix. Love the Dylan poster, my kind of artwork. That Marty Stuart album may be my favorite of the year so far, I'm seeing him in September and am stoked, he always puts on a killer show.
Maybe it's because I mostly agree with you but you are one of my top 3 utube reviewers. You are a rolling stone that doesn't let the truth stop the momentum and stall like a hot rod running from the law. Yes that graphic designer is terrific and I will be searching him out. Thanks for a little bit more then just the music.. Being OG just means more miles on the tires. 🙋🏽
I agree wholeheartedly with you on the Dylan. It’s a sonic fever dream. Just lovely, organic, sweeping. I got it on CD to allow for an uninterrupted experience. It’s all about the flow! Although the vinyl with the etching is quite tempting.
Hi Mazzy, new music day for me too, I picked up a vinyl copy of Roger Waters ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ - not a very enticing album title for 2023 but my god the music is breathtakingly beautiful! You have to hear the new version of Comfortably Numb, it almost feels as though he is realising his original vision for the song. By the way picking up on your comment about Paul Simon’s voice, Waters’ voice is in good shape too (as far as it goes!). Greetings from London.
Hey Mazzy..the new Dylan ❤can’t stop playing it…love the Marty Stuart album..love the new Paul Simon..what a time for new records!!! I will check out the Rufus album…Donald Byrd and Naked Truth…great video👍❤glen
Martha Wainwright did a hauntingly beautiful version of The Ship Song - it’s on TH-cam still I think, she performed on Adam Hills tonight (blew his socks off, look at his expression).
Glad you liked the record Mazzy. Finding a great new release these days gives me infinitely more pleasure than most of the re-issues I see talked about. More interesting to me than a rare OG too. I’ll definitely check out that new Rufus album. Cheers D
I did catch the Dylan performance on streaming and it was pretty interesting. I was wondering if the were going to release an album for it. I’m glad they did. I did catch the Sparks documentary which was also very interesting. I’ve only listened to the new album on streaming but I’ll eventually get a physical copy. Thanks for sharing.
I just received my new Dylan album yesterday.....I liked it first listen.....nice to hear Bob revisiting his old classics in his mature Bob voice if you get what I'm saying......
Gonna be checking these out for sure, thanks Mazzy! I recommend the album "Who is Afraid of Blue?" by Purr! It just came out on Friday and I've had it on repeat ever since.
I couldn't agree with you more about the guitar-playing of Marty Stuart, but Kenny Vaughan is a fantastic guitar player who helped to make the Fabulous Superlatives a great band. I will say anyone who likes electric guitar music should see them live if the opportunity arises and either buy an album or stream some of their music.
I have the new Paul Simon album which is lovely! Tragically it looks like Seven Psalms is going to bomb commercially, in the UK it debuted in the chart at 28, but in the Billboard chart it comes in at 153 which is a big shame! A new release which has been a long time coming is Ben Folds first new album in eight years What Matters Most which is fantastic. I know Billy Joel is your Kryptonite Mazzy but mine is Dylan and I will never get it, and boy have I tried!
That photo of Marty Stuart on the back of the album cover looks like Rick Beato having a bad hair day! I'm really impressed that you saw Sparks way back when they were called Halfnelson! Respect.
Hi man, of all of these I only have the Dylan,what a magnificent piece of work,the man goes from strength to strength in my view.At this stage in their careers most artists would just release a straight rereading of their hits,not His Bobness however,he takes all your expectations and screws with them.Lovely stuff.What about Garden Party the new Rose City Band album,if you've not heard it yet,you're missing out,cheers man
Onya Mazzy! Thank God you are "aware" and don't spend time "spewing out shit" about which version you have that is "so much better", or which one is mastered by Kevin Gray and is AP, MFSL, Tone Poet or (gees God forbid), an original, or whatever those other VC channels' "Roundtables" seem to be focusing on... Honestly as a collector of your vintage, as you say, it's about the music -and those guys are really losing grasp on reality and following each other like sheep. Whereas advice on quality of recordings and releases is always welcome. Love your work - Keepin' it real! Cheers from Oz.
Agree. Many collectors seeking trophy like compensation for lack of love, that is what it is. Feel empathy for them. Not a nice place to be. Can be cured.
Your opening statement of the record enveloping you I can totally relate, one of the many things I love about LPs! I hope I didn't sound too stupid on your last video, I have "asbergers" and can chat up about everything and anything! 😅😅😅
Cheers once again Mazzy...I have the Dylan album ordered along with the Calexico!...and also along with Gorillaz' Cracker Island for the eldest girl! Shes 11 and obsessed!! happy sunday matey!!
hey mazy..love these releases...dylan, sparks, marty stuart, rufus... already bought the paul simon..hope you are feelin' alright (not feelin' too good myself...couldn't resist)...stay strong my friend..peace always... rocky
Glad to see that you got the new Marty Stuart LP. You mentioned that he played with Earl Scruggs. Actually Marty started out as the 14 year old mandolin player in Lester Flatts band. Earl Scruggs' grandson Chris Scruggs plays bass and steel in The Fabulous Superlatives. "Cousin" Kenny Vaughan is the secret weapon in this band. The new Dylan release is fabulous. I haven't gotten it yet but I did see the movie and it was unbelievable.
Norman!! Oh, Mazzy, you're so high maintenance! My Amazon exclusive copy of the new Paul Simon is nice and quiet. I guess Amazon doesn't like you very much so they're sending you the crappy pressings. How'd you piss them off this time? Love Paul Simon's new record, quite different from anything else he's ever done. Is this his swan song, I wonder? Got my new Dylan LP today from Amazon. Guess what I'll be doing tonight? BTW, on your last Whack-a-Mole and pulling Blonde on Blonde? C'mon Man! - the fix was in!
Question: when a band is as electronic as the Sparks, does it really make sense to purchase the LP rather than the CD? In other words, is anything lost with the CD vs. the LP release?
The “Naked Truth” album is very nice. Picked it up last autumn at a record fair from an Audiophile dealer. A bit sober, melancholy at times, but a real grower for me. Picked up the Kjetil Muleid “Piano” album you showed a year or so ago. Very nice. Recommend “13 Rabbits” from Moritz Fasbender for something different. The new Sparks has been on my radar for awhile.
Another cool video ... do check out the Time Pierce (session guitarist) video (My Dream Became Real - Tracking Live With Bob Dylan) where he talks about the recording process for Shadow Kingdom .... a fascinating insight ... well worth a watch ... The Paul Simon album will need repeated listens / soak time .... agree that Paul's vocals are great .... CMcG, Aberdeen, Scotland
@@mazzysmusic I've heard that one and got it on vinyl , also heard tempest , good album . Love you channel keep , it's all about the music . Keep the good work
As you say don't but the same old s**t they already have enough royalties, look for new music and artists. Sometimes I find 'new' to me music but it's good to support new artists too. I'm still listening to the Orville Peck album you recommended at the end of last year and also enjoying some (not all) of the Lemon Twigs stuff. A few of my new recent buys are Games Of Power by Home Front, a step back into the 1980s, Calm Y Farm by The Murlocs and Garden Party by Rose City Band and The Town That Cursed Your Name by The Reds Pinks and Purples, possibly up your street but....
I think Bob Dylan's "Shadow Kingdom" album is wonderful. His voice is different from his earlier days, but I think Bob's voice is very good on this. I could make out just about every lyric. ha! I think it's his best studio album since 2001's "Love And Theft". I'd recommend it to Bob Dylan fans. I think it helps to know the original versions of these songs first. This may give my all time favorite re-recordings album, Taylor Swift's "Fearless (Taylor's Version)", a run for its money. I wonder if "Shadow Kingdom" will get any Grammy nods? By the way, the film is airing on many PBS stations this week.
Had the same issue with the Amazon Simon on colored vinyl. Got it on black vinyl and it’s better…still not a fantastic pressing but less noisy for sure.
I think the Shadow Kingdom album works so well as a record partly because you’re not distracted by the oddness of the film. Watching the ‘live’ stream, noticing that Bob and the musicians are clearly miming was too much of a distraction. Without that, you’re left to appreciate the great performances and beautiful recording of the record.
I don't think it is the colored vinyl presé who is causing the surface noise. I have new records on black vinyl with a lot of surface noise too. I guess some record pressing companies are just bad at what they are doing. It's a shame though that this happens.
Of course. I never blame colored vinyl Just in this case two messed up copies of the same pressing so I’ll try another press run which will probably be black. Or some other color variant
@@mazzysmusic your copy looks like it is a "glow in the dark" variant, which ALWAYS have surface noise from hell.. love colored vinyl but always avoid glow in the dark ones. cheers 😊
Mazzy, I love Marty’s new album. Saw him with Roger McGuinn back in 2009, and had backstage passes and Roger signed my Rickenbacker pick guard. I love Sparks so much, but I’m not feeling the new album. To me it seems they’re in a rut. This Album is like the last one drip, drip drip and Hippopotamus. Maybe be I just love their 70’s and 80’s stuff too much.
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I really enjoy the Dylan album, but some of the informations you give in this video are not correct. The masked musicians on the album cover are actors that pretend to be musicians. The ‚real‘ musicians here are not members of Bob’s touring band (which btw never had any accordeons), but they are Greg Leisz on lead guitar, T-Bone Burnett on acoustic, Don Was on bass and some others. And there are no drums… Besides that: great album selections! Marty Stuart is wonderful… Cheers from Germany
Well thank you for the correction. I didn’t see the long form video and the record contains no credits whatsoever which is strange 🤷🏻♂️🤠
@@mazzysmusic But isn’t that why we love Bob? The more unexplained the better.
I don’t know the other names of people described as actors, but one of them is guitarist Buck Meek, the brilliant guitarist from Big Thief.
@@bernardbrown7196 yeah, maybe he was there to give it a more authentic look. But as far as I know he‘s not playing on the album…
Great backstory on this by guitarist Tim Pierce: th-cam.com/video/l-WhIIgzca4/w-d-xo.html
I'm glad you spotlight these new releases for us older folks that still love to buy new music!
I know right …when people say to me there is no good music released these days .. I look at them and think ……how sad you stopped living and being open .
Mazzy were you really critical of John Wesley Harding .
I must have misunderstood, surely . Lol
Definitely going to add the Bob Dylan record to my collection.
Great stuff Mazzy.
The Bob Dylan album is simply stunning. Bob Dylan covering Bob Dylan. An reinterpretation of his old classics. Just a masterpiece.
Great video
Awesome job! Have a wonderful one
Shavua Tov
WOW! THANK YOU, Mazzy!!! VERY Kind of you! (and I would LOVE to work with you on that cover!) ... Great stuff today... (New Dylan, Paul Simon, and Rufus!!) All the best!!! (sorry for the abundance of exclamation points! ha!)
Dear Mazzy, it's nice to see you talking about ECM Records, and how you pick and choose, I get that. An artist I truly dig is Tim Berne. He has released several of his Snakeoil (one of his many bands) records on ECM. If you haven't already, check out Mr. Berne. His is a unique voice in modern/creative music.
The Sparks Documentary was really definitive
Saw it in a theatre too Oh boy!
Hi.mozzy.enjoyed.this.viedo.i.like.all.your.viedos.im.looking.forward.to.finding.some.of.these.new.albums.like.to.find.the.new.dylan.lp.paul.simon.and.marty.staurt..thank.you.for.the.new.music.reviwe.
One of your best of 2023 Mazzy..Peace and Love.
Loved the Dylan, Simon, and Sparks albums out this year so far. Great video and insight into the music.
spot on as always
I got the new Sparks album, at first I was not into it much, but after listening a few more times I really love it now.
Hi Norman, I have the black vinyl of Paul Simon, and it is amazing, from Sony music, love your video's, regards from New Zealand.
Just grabbed a black version. From a local shop. All good now
I didn't know about the Rufus Wainwright album, I've ordered it during this video. As usual I watch at my peril but that's great!
I did the same and it's a beautiful album. No regrets here.
@@BartG4400 It came yesterday and I agree completely.
Hey Mazzy, that Simon album is stunning! His playing is impeccable, love how high up it is in the mix. Love the Dylan poster, my kind of artwork. That Marty Stuart album may be my favorite of the year so far, I'm seeing him in September and am stoked, he always puts on a killer show.
Maybe it's because I mostly agree with you but you are one of my top 3 utube reviewers. You are a rolling stone that doesn't let the truth stop the momentum and stall like a hot rod running from the law. Yes that graphic designer is terrific and I will be searching him out. Thanks for a little bit more then just the music.. Being OG just means more miles on the tires. 🙋🏽
I agree wholeheartedly with you on the Dylan. It’s a sonic fever dream. Just lovely, organic, sweeping. I got it on CD to allow for an uninterrupted experience. It’s all about the flow! Although the vinyl with the etching is quite tempting.
Hi Mazzy, new music day for me too, I picked up a vinyl copy of Roger Waters ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ - not a very enticing album title for 2023 but my god the music is breathtakingly beautiful! You have to hear the new version of Comfortably Numb, it almost feels as though he is realising his original vision for the song. By the way picking up on your comment about Paul Simon’s voice, Waters’ voice is in good shape too (as far as it goes!). Greetings from London.
I hope your Memories of a Vinyl Junkie are coming soon.
I order a signed copy and will promote them in Germany
Not anytime soon. But it had been percolating for a long time now 🤠
@@mazzysmusicsure. We all are waiting for, my friend. Only you and Dereck Hiiggins enjoy so much in the V C
Hey Mazzy..the new Dylan ❤can’t stop playing it…love the Marty Stuart album..love the new Paul Simon..what a time for new records!!! I will check out the Rufus album…Donald Byrd and Naked Truth…great video👍❤glen
Martha Wainwright did a hauntingly beautiful version of The Ship Song - it’s on TH-cam still I think, she performed on Adam Hills tonight (blew his socks off, look at his expression).
Glad you liked the record Mazzy. Finding a great new release these days gives me infinitely more pleasure than most of the re-issues I see talked about. More interesting to me than a rare OG too.
I’ll definitely check out that new Rufus album. Cheers D
I did catch the Dylan performance on streaming and it was pretty interesting. I was wondering if the were going to release an album for it. I’m glad they did. I did catch the Sparks documentary which was also very interesting. I’ve only listened to the new album on streaming but I’ll eventually get a physical copy. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, that Avishai Cohen album is great! AND I'm not normally a Jazz fan.
I just received my new Dylan album yesterday.....I liked it first listen.....nice to hear Bob revisiting his old classics in his mature Bob voice if you get what I'm saying......
Gonna be checking these out for sure, thanks Mazzy!
I recommend the album "Who is Afraid of Blue?" by Purr! It just came out on Friday and I've had it on repeat ever since.
Bob Dylan should he viewed as an artist for the ages.Simply a National Treasure!
I feel that way about Sparks.
I couldn't agree with you more about the guitar-playing of Marty Stuart, but Kenny Vaughan is a fantastic guitar player who helped to make the Fabulous Superlatives a great band. I will say anyone who likes electric guitar music should see them live if the opportunity arises and either buy an album or stream some of their music.
Yeah I should have called out Kenny too 🎸
I have the new Paul Simon album which is lovely! Tragically it looks like Seven Psalms is going to bomb commercially, in the UK it debuted in the chart at 28, but in the Billboard chart it comes in at 153 which is a big shame! A new release which has been a long time coming is Ben Folds first new album in eight years What Matters Most which is fantastic. I know Billy Joel is your Kryptonite Mazzy but mine is Dylan and I will never get it, and boy have I tried!
hi Norman, How about some Joe Cocker, like Mad Dogs and Englishmen. One of the great all time rock albums. cheers
That photo of Marty Stuart on the back of the album cover looks like Rick Beato having a bad hair day!
I'm really impressed that you saw Sparks way back when they were called Halfnelson! Respect.
I saw them after that. When Kimono my House came out ✌🏼
@@mazzysmusic That's still early in their career. I remain envious! 🙂
I ordered 2 of these last week.
Is that the 2021 The Sparks Brothers documentary?
Yes, The Sparks Brothers.
Hi man, of all of these I only have the Dylan,what a magnificent piece of work,the man goes from strength to strength in my view.At this stage in their careers most artists would just release a straight rereading of their hits,not His Bobness however,he takes all your expectations and screws with them.Lovely stuff.What about Garden Party the new Rose City Band album,if you've not heard it yet,you're missing out,cheers man
Martha Stewart will teach you how to prepare artichokes. Very good. Will definitely have to get the Marty Stewart record. Thanks.
Onya Mazzy! Thank God you are "aware" and don't spend time "spewing out shit" about which version you have that is "so much better", or which one is mastered by Kevin Gray and is AP, MFSL, Tone Poet or (gees God forbid), an original, or whatever those other VC channels' "Roundtables" seem to be focusing on...
Honestly as a collector of your vintage, as you say, it's about the music -and those guys are really losing grasp on reality and following each other like sheep. Whereas advice on quality of recordings and releases is always welcome. Love your work - Keepin' it real! Cheers from Oz.
Agree. Many collectors seeking trophy like compensation for lack of love, that is what it is. Feel empathy for them. Not a nice place to be. Can be cured.
Your opening statement of the record enveloping you I can totally relate, one of the many things I love about LPs! I hope I didn't sound too stupid on your last video, I have "asbergers" and can chat up about everything and anything! 😅😅😅
Cheers once again Mazzy...I have the Dylan album ordered along with the Calexico!...and also along with Gorillaz' Cracker Island for the eldest girl! Shes 11 and obsessed!! happy sunday matey!!
hey mazy..love these releases...dylan, sparks, marty stuart, rufus... already bought the paul simon..hope you are feelin' alright (not feelin' too good myself...couldn't resist)...stay strong my friend..peace always... rocky
Glad to see that you got the new Marty Stuart LP. You mentioned that he played with Earl Scruggs. Actually Marty started out as the 14 year old mandolin player in Lester Flatts band. Earl Scruggs' grandson Chris Scruggs plays bass and steel in The Fabulous Superlatives. "Cousin" Kenny Vaughan is the secret weapon in this band. The new Dylan release is fabulous. I haven't gotten it yet but I did see the movie and it was unbelievable.
Norman!! Oh, Mazzy, you're so high maintenance! My Amazon exclusive copy of the new Paul Simon is nice and quiet. I guess Amazon doesn't like you very much so they're sending you the crappy pressings. How'd you piss them off this time? Love Paul Simon's new record, quite different from anything else he's ever done. Is this his swan song, I wonder? Got my new Dylan LP today from Amazon. Guess what I'll be doing tonight? BTW, on your last Whack-a-Mole and pulling Blonde on Blonde? C'mon Man! - the fix was in!
Question: when a band is as electronic as the Sparks, does it really make sense to purchase the LP rather than the CD? In other words, is anything lost with the CD vs. the LP release?
The “Naked Truth” album is very nice. Picked it up last autumn at a record fair from an Audiophile dealer. A bit sober, melancholy at times, but a real grower for me. Picked up the Kjetil Muleid “Piano” album you showed a year or so ago. Very nice. Recommend “13 Rabbits” from Moritz Fasbender for something different. The new Sparks has been on my radar for awhile.
Have u listened to black midi? They're the best current band imo
Another cool video ... do check out the Time Pierce (session guitarist) video (My Dream Became Real - Tracking Live With Bob Dylan) where he talks about the recording process for Shadow Kingdom .... a fascinating insight ... well worth a watch ... The Paul Simon album will need repeated listens / soak time .... agree that Paul's vocals are great .... CMcG, Aberdeen, Scotland
The new Dylan is a snooze.
Good video Mazzy, which late Dylan records would you recommend to start with ?
Start with Time Out of Mind and move forward 🤠
@@mazzysmusic I've heard that one and got it on vinyl , also heard tempest , good album . Love you channel keep , it's all about the music . Keep the good work
As you say don't but the same old s**t they already have enough royalties, look for new music and artists. Sometimes I find 'new' to me music but it's good to support new artists too. I'm still listening to the Orville Peck album you recommended at the end of last year and also enjoying some (not all) of the Lemon Twigs stuff. A few of my new recent buys are Games Of Power by Home Front, a step back into the 1980s, Calm Y Farm by The Murlocs and Garden Party by Rose City Band and The Town That Cursed Your Name by The Reds Pinks and Purples, possibly up your street but....
I think Bob Dylan's "Shadow Kingdom" album is wonderful. His voice is different from his earlier days, but I think Bob's voice is very good on this. I could make out just about every lyric. ha! I think it's his best studio album since 2001's "Love And Theft". I'd recommend it to Bob Dylan fans. I think it helps to know the original versions of these songs first. This may give my all time favorite re-recordings album, Taylor Swift's "Fearless (Taylor's Version)", a run for its money. I wonder if "Shadow Kingdom" will get any Grammy nods? By the way, the film is airing on many PBS stations this week.
Hey Mazzy,
Did Naked Truth come in poly inners? Thanks!
Had the same issue with the Amazon Simon on colored vinyl. Got it on black vinyl and it’s better…still not a fantastic pressing but less noisy for sure.
I think the Shadow Kingdom album works so well as a record partly because you’re not distracted by the oddness of the film. Watching the ‘live’ stream, noticing that Bob and the musicians are clearly miming was too much of a distraction. Without that, you’re left to appreciate the great performances and beautiful recording of the record.
I don't think it is the colored vinyl presé who is causing the surface noise. I have new records on black vinyl with a lot of surface noise too. I guess some record pressing companies are just bad at what they are doing. It's a shame though that this happens.
Of course. I never blame colored vinyl Just in this case two messed up copies of the same pressing so I’ll try another press run which will probably be black. Or some other color variant
@@mazzysmusic your copy looks like it is a "glow in the dark" variant, which ALWAYS have surface noise from hell.. love colored vinyl but always avoid glow in the dark ones. cheers 😊
Tone Poets are the same old shit, although beautifully mastered. I've had the RVG/Blue Note Connoisseur's since the early 2000's.
I’ve heard you mix this before so (respectfully)… It was Lester not Earl. Young Marty was a Foggy Mountain Boy.
Mazzy, I love Marty’s new album. Saw him with Roger McGuinn back in 2009, and had backstage passes and Roger signed my Rickenbacker pick guard.
I love Sparks so much, but I’m not feeling the new album. To me it seems they’re in a rut. This Album is like the last one drip, drip drip and Hippopotamus. Maybe be I just love their 70’s and 80’s stuff too much.
Have you heard Marty Stuart's Observation of a Crow and Bob Dylan's Things Have Changed and wonder Hmmmm.
Yes and yes ✌🏼🤠
Rufus Wainwright's version of Across the Universe is better than the Beatles.
Not sure it’s better, as Lennon’s voice is perfect in all their versions. But I also love Rufus’ version
@@mazzysmusicave you heard Mary Black's version? Stunning.
Given the context, I was hoping for a new album by Loudon. I can take or leave Rufus, but old Loudo' never fails to please.