9. Dont Think Twice, Its All Right - The Freewheelin Bob Dylan (1963)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N17KILNSS0 Although Dylans early period is often associated with politically-soaked diatribes and poetic attempts to set world to the rights, this track from his sophomore album reveals that his niche always lay in the troubles and tribulations of the heart. In a lyric that pre-empted the studies of rocky relationships that punctuated much of 66s Blonde On Blonde, Dont Think Twice... is an engrossing and heartfelt tribute to a lost (or possibly unrequited) romance. With a wounded vocal delivery, poignant harmonica and gently plucked guitar, Dylans fragility also manages to pluck away at the heartstrings, leading the empathetic listener through his labyrinthine despondency. If Blowin in the Wind had the power to move the Western world to take evasive action against mindless bloodshed and prejudice, then equally, Dont Think Twice... had the power to reduce it to tears, and force it to wallow in the deepest depths of despair. Few artists possess the skill to inspire these types of emotions but its a feat that Dylan is effortlessly capable of, dont think twice about that.
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A 22 year old English Literature graduate from Birmingham. I am passionate about music, literature and football, in particular, my beloved Aston Villa. Lover of words and consumer of art, music is the very air that I breathe.
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