The Used Boise Concert reviews
Dylan covers that do Dylan proud
When I heard about The Used's cover album of Dylan's great album "Blonde on Blonde," as a diehard Dylan fan, I ordered it even though I'd only vaguely heard of The Used before then. Soon after, I heard that they would be doing the album live in Atlanta at Symphony Hall, which is an excellent venue, and I got my tickets and eagerly awaited the event. I was floored when I heard the cover album, which somehow manages to be creative and faithful to Dylan at the same time. Although I could tell from the album that they are a great band, I did not realize, until seeing them live, how ridiculously talented each of them is, including each playing several different instruments over the course of the concert. Amazingly, the concert managed to exceed my very high expectations. Secor did most of the vocals, and his voice was terrific from beginning to end. When they returned for an encore, they did a few of their own songs (including "Wagon Wheel," their outstanding song co-authored with Dylan), but they very fittingly began and ended the encore with covers of two Dylan classics. Highlights: hard to say because every song was great, but if I had to say, I'd put "Stuck Inside of Mobile" at the very top with "I Want You" just below. This was easily one of the very best concerts I've ever seen.