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Smalltownboy
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John's Last Three Albums
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October 01, 2014, 01:01:14 pm »
With the Life Death, Love & Freedom, No Better Than This and Plain Spoken albums, John has put out the best music of his career. Lyrically and musically there's a rich and soulful sound. There is so much emotion. Emotion we all feel. In some ways John is the Bob Dylan/Pete Seeger/Woody Guthrie of the 21st century. That's quite an achievement. John at 63 is still the angry rebel he was as a young Johnny Cougar. He just grew up.
Each on of the last 3 albums is fantastic. They all have something special about them.
Mike
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kicker
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October 01, 2014, 06:25:13 pm »
Although more of a rock album than the last three ''i see it as a transitional album'' Freedom's Road was no slouch. I think at the moment there isn't a better songwriter out there, that includes Dylan, Paul Simon, Richard Thompson etc... forget Springsteen, not even close, his more recent work pales in comparison.
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Smalltownboy
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October 02, 2014, 12:22:53 am »
I hadn't thought about Freedom's Road when I posted the original message but I agree, it's also and excellent album. It also has some dark elements as the last three albums do. John is, without a doubt, among today's best singer/songwriters.
Mike
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shakeyjrc
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October 02, 2014, 07:20:07 am »
I most certainly agree! Since Freedom Road John has been my favorite songwriter, Neil Young is my #1 favorite artist but John's songwriting since Freedom Road has been so much better than Neil's.
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turmbird
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October 02, 2014, 12:23:50 pm »
100% agree your opinion about his last albums. he is constantly writing great songs, his creativity doesn´t seem to end. where others reached their top level some 30 years ago, John´s consistency is astonishing.
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Smalltownboy
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October 03, 2014, 10:28:47 am »
It's great to hear how John's writing has changed and evolved throughout his career. He continues to delve deep within himself to put the words and music out. It's a treat to hear. I'm sure John will continue on this journey of self discovery and storytelling about all the aspects of life.
Mike
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