Bob Dylan: Bootleg Series Vol. 8:  Tell Tale Signs: rare and unreleased  1989-2006
By Bob Dylan, 2008

4 stars

I really like this fine two disc collection of outtakes, live tracks and alternate versions of songs from a 17-year period of fertility, spanning Oh Mercy through Time Out of Mind.  I’ll admit the haggard, shadowy voiced Dylan of late Modern Times era was not my favorite Bob, so these tracks are often really refreshing and illuminating. I sometimes feel they are indeed “better” than the originally released versions, such as the plain acoustic ballad “Most of the Time”. A very listenable, flowing collection – full of gems.  Thanks  Bob!

- Phil