By Bruce A. Smith
Bob Dylan released a new song today titled, “Murder Most Foul.” It’s a studio production of Bob’s stream of consciousness review of all the dramas of the past fifty years, starting with JFK’s assassination. As such, it’s dirge-like and sad. But it touches some deep feelings that may be obscured by our current boredom or fear of Covid.
In fact, I’m writing these words as I listen to Bob’s dirge a second time. The first time I had to abandon it because it was too depressing.
But the piece awakens something that is real and important. Perhaps vital. Maybe others will experience something similar. I don’t think I am alone, and Dylan may have sensed that today was a good time to release this recording. Continue reading
