Whether too close to the bone or unnecessarily eccentric, tribute albums usually just serve to remind you how much you'd rather listen to the originals. So go figure that this Dylan covers fest is great: varied, passionate, and remarkably consistent. Cat Power's take on "Stuck Inside of Mobile..." provides the jolt of energy her 2006 disc The Greatest sadly lacked, while Willie Nelson sheds light on one of Bob's better unsung tunes, "Senor" off 1978's Street Legal. From Yo La Tengo to Richie Havens, Karen O to Roger McGuinn, the roster is as eclectic as the man himself. Far more daring than the recent redundant Dylan hits pack.