I just have to put in a good word or two for this magnificent piece ofwork. Chimes of Freedom-Can't just listen to it once. It means somuch to people, the best written song on the album.

I Shall Be Free No.10-I don't ever hear anyone talking about this song, but it cracks me up everytime I hear it. We all know he had a sense of humor, political and otherwise. (Motorpsycho Nitemare falls under this category as well)

My Back Pages-Incredible

I Don't Believe You-The song that has affected me the most. It's a good song to listen to you if you've just lost your girlfriend and you want to be looking up on things. At least it helped me.

Ballad In Plain D-another stunning song about love...who tells a story better than Bob? that's what I thought

It Ain't Me Babe-Classic.

That's all i have to say(thank God right?) and I hope some of you find it useful. END

Let's face it: the majority of rock albums sound painstakingly prepared and preconceived. From repeated takes and overdubs, to the finally ready for public consumption polished sound, albums are rarely spontaneous.
And then there's Bob Dylan.
A Bob Dylan record is straight from the hip; there is no messing around and there is nothing hidden. The songs stand on their own, and Bob Dylan's songwriting was hitting it's stride with this album. From the lovingly poetic "To Ramona", to the playfully romantic "All I Really Want to Do", Bob Dylan rushes through all of his songs with an almost careless precision, creating some of the most enduring and original music of all time.
This album is a key addition to those interested in his early folk sound, and it stands along with "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" in terms of charm and overall brilliance. Don't miss out on this; it's like nothing you'll ever hear. Simple but effective melodies combined with some of the best examples of poetry in music, Another Side of Bob Dylan is a wonderful addition to any Bob Dylan collection, or any music collection for that matter (though for beginners I would recommend "Bringing it All Back Home" or "Highway 61 Revisited" to catch a first glimpse of Bob).
Bob Dylan dared to be himself, which is a truly rare and unique gift in music.

I first heard Another Side of Bob Dylan about a year ago. It made me want to hear more. Now I have seven of his albums, but Another Side of Bob Dylan is my favorite. This album is more personal and less political, so it's not dated. The lyrics mean just as much now as when they were written.

This is just an overall great, personal, poetic album. None of the individual songs are as powerful-sounding as "Like a Rolling Stone" or have as beautifully melodic instrumentation as "Desolation Row" (both from Highway 61 Revisited). However, I think songs should be appreciated in their places in an album, the way the artist intended. (Don't skip around on cd's! Especially not on a cd as good as this.) I read in the liner notes to Another Side of Bob Dylan (or somewhere) that the whole thing was recorded within one 24-hour session. I think I remember reading that each track was even recorded in the order it appears on the album. This gives the album a raw sound. (You can even hear him laugh at himself in a few tracks.)

The real beauty of the album is in the way you get to hear what you've felt before. Bob Dylan makes it so personal to himself, anyone can relate to his feelings. But also, almost anyone listening will be able to relate to at least one of the songs with something very specific in mind from their own life. It's hard not to think about a particular person when you hear "It Ain't Me Babe". Anyone who has ever needed advice or given it to a friend dealing with personal tragedy can relate to "To Ramona". "Chimes of Freedom" and "I Shall Be Free No.10" are just plain good songs (although I don't expect everyone to fully appreciate "I Shall Be Free No.10"). "My Back Pages" is for anyone who has ever matured or done the opposite or ever changed without trying to and didn't realize it until later. (It sort of reminds me of A Catcher in the Rye.)

Like I mentioned earlier, the best part of any great album is not the individual songs, but the album itself. I especially like how this album progresses. It almost grows up and matures. The last few songs have a different feel than the first few (if you listen to them as part of the album, not just individually). Kind of like life - maturity through understanding through loss. Like in "My Back Pages" - loss of that raw, un-rationalized, un-economical, pure idealism that hasn't yet had to explain or defend or examine itself. "I Don't Believe You" and "Ballad in Plain D" - losing any idea that he might have it "figured out" and losing innocence, both through lost relationships. Then, to finish it all off, in "It Ain't Me Babe", he takes what he has lost and what he has learned and gains enough maturity to avoid being reckless with another person's feelings - to avoid risking that they might lose what he lost. It might take a few listens (to get familiar with the songs and hear all the words and know what is coming next) to fully appreciate this album. By the third listen, though, it's just beautiful. At the end of the album, the listener feels that just listening was a maturing experience. It makes your perspective a little more seasoned and experienced. Maybe it leaves you feeling a little sadder, maybe a little wiser. At the very least, I can say that anyone who REALLY listens to this album will feel a little bit different when it is finished.

The name of the album says it all. Dylan goes from the prophetic, and at times somber, The Times They are a Changin, to a lighter, quirkier, much more personal album. Although Dylan's early protest songs have profound depth and poignant social commentary, this album has a quality that the earlier albums lack, personality. Dylan finds a perfect medium between the comedian, and the romantic. The humor and social commentary of "I Shall be Free" had me rolling on the gound laughing, while the beauty of "Ballad in Plain D" causes my eyes to well up with tears every time i hear it. "To Romona" is one of my favorite Dylan songs, and "Motorpsycho Nightmare" is a riot. Furthermore, the giggles in "All I Really Want to Do" adds a whimsicality to his music that sustains throughout much the album. Ending with "It Ain't me Babe" serves as a brilliant buffer for the albums to come. This is a piece of art that shouldn't be passed up. Personally I enjoy listening to this "lost gem" much more than his later, more refined albums, such as Blonde on Blonde and Highway 61. This is a must for any Dylan fan.

A very sloppy album.....but that helps give it warmth, charm and realness. "Another Side of Bob Dylan" is a departure from Bob's earlier, more politically and socially motivated albums to one dealing more with the politics of love.

From the opening, humorous number, "All I Really Want To Do", straight through to the final cut, "It Ain't Me Babe", this is a wonderous journey through Bob's creative, personal soul.

Some of the other songs on the album are classics including "My Back Pages", "She Acts Like We Never Have Met", "Spanish Harlem Incident", "To Ramona", and "Chimes of Freedom".

I belive this album was recorded in just a night or two so the performances are not perfect but it all seems to come together and work, setting a certain mood that is bound to intrigue.

Maybe not for first time Dylan listeners but a must have for any true Dylan fan.