Dylan's guitar playing is, generally speaking, nothing to write home about and his voice sure ain't pretty but in my humble opinion, he's probably the best songwriter/lyricist . . . well, ever. I can't think of too many who even compare.

If I want to listen to fantastic guitar playing I'll play a Doc Watson or John Hurt CD. If I want a pretty voice there are lots to chose from. But when it come to words . . . In a soldier's stance I aimed my hand
At the mongrel dogs who teach.
Fearing not that I'd become my enemy
In the instant that I preach.
My pathway led by confusion boats
Mutiny from stern to bow.
Ah, but I was so much older then,
I'm younger than that now.

I love it.

Bryant