Well, I think DS has done a pretty good job already saying what I need to say.
All of his earlier stuff isn't the same. He has a great take on harder living, wanting to get away, Vietnam war, etc. It is hard to write and play true passion into your songs. Look at all the contrived music we have on the airwaves today. He's very emotional when he delivers his music. I have no idea how you come up with that. Refine their songwriting capabilities? Songwriting isn't about sitting down everyday for two hours and trying to pull something out. You either have it or you don't. Sure people are still going to like what you are bringing to the table I'm sure, but there is a huge difference. As Bruce says you don't want to try and contrive spontaneity. Bob Dylan has the same view on this subject. No musician should give up as long as they still have it. There's enough room for everyone.
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