Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963
by Bob Dylan
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  1. Under The Radar
    Dec 31, 2025
    100
    With 59 never having been previously released, and an excellent 124-page hardcover book tracks this period of Dylan’s history in meticulous detail. From a 1962 Montreal coffeehouse performance before a handful of people, to NYC club appearances and various apartment gatherings, the set brings into focus Dylan’s startling development as a songwriter and ascent among his peers.
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  2. PopMatters
    Nov 19, 2025
    80
    With so much archival material now available (and Dylan so well covered in music, books, and film), it’s almost surprising that there’s still such valuable work left. Still, in shaping this set, the producers have developed a collection that works on multiple levels (including being simply fun) while adding significantly to Dylan scholarship.
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  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Nov 14, 2025
    100
    A vivid chronicle of his rapid ascent and growth as an artist, it captures the thrill of a young man finding his voice while making an indelible mark on history. .... A whole lotta Dylan for your dollar, and it's worth every cent. [Dec 2025, p.86]
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