In London: 2013
01. Things Have Changed (11-28)
02. She Belongs To Me (11-28)
03. Beyond Here Lies Nothing (11-26)
04. Pay In Blood (11-28)
05. Waiting For You (11-26)
06. Duquesne Whistle (11-28)
07. Tangled Up In Blue (11-27)
08. Love Sick (11-27)
09. High Water (11-26)
10. Simple Twist Of Fate (11-26)
11. Forgetful Heart (11-26)
12. Spirit On The Water (11-27)
13. Long & Wasted Years (11-28)
14. Roll On, John (11-26)
15. Blowin' In The Wind (11-27)
We were blessed with an extraordinary touring year by Bob Dylan in 2013, culminating in a triumphant residency at London's Royal Albert Hall. The evenings were filled with beautiful music, both joyful and reflective. This single-CD retrospective of those cool November nights will leave the listener with a warmth only found in fine music.
Highlights include "She Belongs To Me," in its unique 2013 arrangement, "Pay In Blood," "Waiting For You," perhaps the most perfect performance of "High Water" since 2005, a meditative "Simple Twist Of Fate," the majestic "Long & Wasted Years," and the absolutely radiant "Roll On, John."
Songs not included here are "What Good Am I," which was not as strong as it was on the Spring tour, "Early Roman Kings," "Soon After Midnight" and "Scarlet Town" from 2012's Tempest, and "All Along The Watchtower." None were as strong as the fifteen songs presented here, but all have been included as bonus tracks if you would like to add them to a playlist to complete the setlist.
If you were at these shows, I have no doubt you will be talking about them for years to come. If you weren't there, I hope you can live vicariously through this collection. If one or more of the tracks stand out to you, you can check out the great recordings by Soomlos, Romeo and Spot, without whom this compilation would not exist. If you like the performance but not the tape, search around - alternate recordings exist for each night, and the alternates are excellent in their own right.
Minimal work has been done on the tracks: harmonizing volume levels and adding necessary unintrusive fades to transition between songs comprise the majority of my involvement beyond compiling.
Please enjoy these marvellous concert recordings!
-CS
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