The Band became famous as Bob Dylan's backing band, but the talented group managed to step out of the shadow of their famous mentor. The quintet managed to create a unique, typically American sound by drawing on the musical canon of soul, country, folk and rock & roll. Its rustic qualities were enhanced by the main songwriter Robbie Robertson, who managed to evoke images from pre-industrial
… times, thus expressing the restlessness of his generation without making explicit statements about it. The quality of The Band is expressed in expressive vocals, sublime melodies and telepathic interplay. Due to the mature theme, the oeuvre is absolutely timeless. A favorite of the critics now and in the future.more