My problem with todays Bob Dylan is his voice. It's terrible either on purpose or from years of cigarettes. His band is always the best and so is the music. I rather listen to him on record than to see him in person butcher his oldies.
The last two nights PBS shows were great. The interviews with his old buddies from Greenwich Village. The England '66 performances were immaculately restored. Play effing loud, baby!
When I first listened, his voice was distracting. But, I have gotten used to it and have actually come to appreciate it as it is now. I have come to like his 21st century voice.
Do yourself a favor and buy "Love and Theft." It contains some of his best songs ever. "Mississippi," "Floater," and "High Water" are up there with his best. I'm listening to "Lonesome Day Blues" right now. Amazing. Just amazing. He's never been better.