PositiveThe San Diego Union TribuneSometimes dizzying, sometimes confounding, but rarely less than absorbing ... Largely an impassioned valentine ... He makes fascinating comparisons ... Attentive readers will also savor Dylan’s withering comments, which pop up periodically in different chapters, on the state of contemporary culture and the world itself ... Dylan’s essays about singers, songwriters, instrumentalists and their respective skills demonstrate the insights of both a scholar of music and an ardent fan. He balances his encyclopedic knowledge with infectious enthusiasm. He writes with a winning combination of wit and sensitivity, wisdom and humor, articulating an equal appreciation for tradition and breaking the rules ... Dylan’s thoughts are intriguing and his writing is as vivid as you would expect ... Women, in general, do not fare too well in his book.
