That rock critics continuously point novice Dylan fans in the same worn out direction is criminal, because there are songs here that are habitually ignored and deserve much better. Whereas Street Legal brought forth gritty rockers such as New Pony, Senor and We Better Talk This Over, Shot of Love delivers the stunning, booming rockers, 'Trouble,' 'Property of Jesus' and 'The Groom's Still Waiting At the Altar.' They're not exactly Positively Fourth Street, but that does not automatically render them unlistenable. Does that mean that they are no longer worth listening to, that their standing as a valid contribution to rock music hopelessly ceases? Certainly not.Īs on 1978's Street Legal, Shot of Love includes some of the most compelling but forgotten songs of Dylan's career. Has Pearl Jam recorded a song as catchy as Jeremy or Alive in the past nine years? Arguably not. After 40 years of music and 43 albums, one would hope that such comparisons grow tired, and each effort is assessed according to its individual merits, to its own voice, rather than viewed as a shadow under the overbearing umbrella of the 1960's. The common complaint about 1981's Shot of Love-truly one of Dylan's most affecting and sincere records-is that it rocks but fails to hold a flame to his 60's glory. Madelyn Quebec – vocals, background vocals

Regina McCrory – vocals, background vocals Danny Kootch Kortchmar – guitar, electric guitar Clydie King – vocals, background vocals

Carolyn Dennis – vocals, background vocals Bob Dylan – guitar, harmonica, percussion, piano, keyboards, vocals The Groom's Still Waiting At The Altar - 4:02

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