Dan Bern's obsession with Bob Dylan (and, to an extent, Elvis Costello) is easy to stomach because he takes himself so humorously. "If you must put me in a box, make sure it's a big box, with lots of...more.
In my opinion, this is Dan Bern's best album. It is edgy and real, and once it's in your system it becomes addictive. The music is performed with a lot of passion and the lyrics are great. Bern brings...more.
Upon my first listen of "Dan Bern", it was instantly obvious that he really really wants to be the next Bob Dylan - he even tries to sound like him in a lot of the songs. Though this is a pretty bold...more.
but so far I like New American Language better. But this one is worth buying, its very good.
I like Go to Sleep and Wasteland, and who doesnt love Dan Bern revealing himself as the Messiah??
Some of the songs are...more.
At this point in his career, Dan Bern has the "New Dylan" tag stuck like glue--especially because the acoustic guitar-slinger keeps recording songs like "Oh Sister," even if it's not the Dylan song of the same name. Of...more.
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