The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
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Artist: The ByrdsEdition: Music CD
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 1996-04-30
Music Label: Sony
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Free Music Review: Byrds in the Belfry - Metamorpho Uses Every Trick!
Hit: 5 Stars
As all my fans probably know by now, the campaign trail has been very hard on your beloved Seer. First of all, it was that interview on nationwide T.V., you know the one, where I was debating at a townhall and they tried (purposely) to trip me up with my own words. I tell you people, the press in this country is so slanted. And definitely not Metamorpho friendly. I chuckled, I gaffawed, and smiled at the cameras in any given opportunity. You see, it doesn't matter what I say- as long as I look good. I didn't take a course in the advertising industry for nothing you know! Look where it's gotten me thus far. A reknown reviewer on Amazon for free! Hmmmmmmm..... I must see if I can change that soon.
In any event, the press said I had birds in the belfry, which is partially correct. Actually it's Byrds (don't forget the y for the i - most important!). Yes. They flew into my mind with folk-rock harmonies, a 12 string Rickenbacker and, thank God, no other substance which would stress me out! Believe me folks, we must be grateful for small favors.
In any event, now that I have some short time from the campaign, I can finally relate to you this excellent first attempt by the Byrds called "Mr. Tambourine Man". In order to appreciate it fully, you have to tune your mind back to 1965. It was then that Bob Dylan really made his appearance known in the pop-folk-rock arena with the astounding "Like a Rolling Stone". Yes. Everything was changing at this point. America finally had an artist with credibility enough to stand equal to The Beatles. In some ways, even moreso.
So what happens? The Byrds get enamored with the Dylan songs and decide to give a lot of his previous efforts a folk-rock appeal - electric guitars and all, and what we wind up with is a quite considerable classic debut album. What really set it apart was the 12 string guitar sound and those great harmonies. Somehow, it was a different sound and totally unique for the time. Sort of like my bid for President. which, believe me, this country needs now!
Included herein, are generous amount of Dylan's compositions done in only the way the Byrds could do them. A new look. Incredibly pop friendly. Not only do you get "Mr. Tambourine Man" but more new looks at his music such as "Spanish Harlem Incident", "The Bells of Rymney", "All I Really Want to Do" and "Chimes of Freedom". A revelation and all so accessible.
But, added to this, is the incredible artistry of Gene Clark. So many good songs penned by this amazing artist. Listen to "I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better" (covered by other artists such as Tom Petty), "You Won't Have to Cry", "She Has a Way" and "I Knew I'd Want You". This is very different mid-sixties pop - pleasing and a joy to listen to then, as well as now.
As with anything in the sixties, we were examining more emotions in a love relationship. Yes, those themes are here (along with important Dylan messages), but the thing that stands out, to me, is a magikal energy that runs like a thread throughout all these songs. It is a miraculous debut album, and one that is essential to the pop enthusiast. Lush harmonies, folk-pop chord changes, and relevent, youth oriented concerns in musical form. You just can't get a mid-sixties sound better than this. Take my word. I am Metamorpho, and I have spoken! I expect you all now to flock to the nearest download. You won't be disappointed.
Now, let me get back to the campaign trail. Current polls have your beloved Seer coming in a distant third! This will not do. I will be in Pennsylvania and then hopping over to Ohio tomorrow. Come out and meet me. (And vote for me- even more important!). I need these States to fly into the White House, sort of like a Byrd, you know?
Vote for Me- I'll set you free --
Metamorpho ;)
Mr. Tambourine Man Poster
Exact repros of the rare mono versions of the first five Byrds albums!Unavailable for over 35 years, we're proud to present the first ever reissues of these monumental recordings in their original, highly-sought-after mono incarnations, cut from the original Columbia Recordings analog mono masters, with perfect artwork restoration and meticulously faithful mastering.
It's not overstating the case to contend that the Byrds' debut is the font from which all folk-rock spouts. The Bob Dylan-penned title track hit No. 1 two months before the album arrived, in the process heralding a new sound that braided involved lyrics with a driving beat, chiming guitars, and vaguely trippy harmonies. The album (and, indeed, it is an album, rather than a haphazard collection of songs, as was the standard of the day) followed through on the promise of the single. Four of the dozen songs on the original pressing were Dylan compositions, but the originals from Gene Clark and Roger McGuinn nearly matched their appeal, particularly "I Feel a Whole Lot Better," perhaps the quintessential Byrds tune. This 1996 reissue includes a half-dozen previously unreleased tracks. --Steven Stolder
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