Slow Train Coming is a powerful testament to Bob Dylan’s artistic evolution. The album’s focused, fiery lyrics and stunning instrumentals showcase a revitalised Dylan driven by a newfound faith. Despite its polarising themes, the music's beauty and conviction make it an unforgettable chapter in his legendary career. It really is a great balanced piece this.
Very lucid, entertaining piece. I sometimes make the mistake of thinking I know it all when it comes to Dylan. One anecdote I might add is that towards the end of his life, John Lennon recorded an audio diary, during which he slagged off "Gotta Serve Somebody". He sounded genuinely heartbroken that a hero had let him down.
Another one hit out of the park as Les Stroud would say. It made me revisit my most avoided Dylan, 98's Grammy winner, starting with Highlands then front to back. Not only did it pass my workday in good old 90's listen while you work form away from the fray of endless idiotic messages other than the youtube/vevo trump campaign ads between each song? Yuck! Modern Times indeed! Time Out of Mind was a revelation (Daniel Lanois production too with two separate bands intertwined!) as to how deep Dylan goes. We're lucky to have him give us all he's got, endlessly spinning his out of body tall tales, challenging our preconceived notions of him and the world around us. God bless BD.
"We're lucky to have him give us all he's got, endlessly spinning his out of body tall tales, challenging our preconceived notions of him and the world around us." Couldn't have said it better myself. :)
"Gotta Serve Somebody" is one of his all-time best songs, with an eternally relevant message.
Thanks for reading, good sir! It may be my favorite of his post-60s oeuvre.
Slow Train Coming is a powerful testament to Bob Dylan’s artistic evolution. The album’s focused, fiery lyrics and stunning instrumentals showcase a revitalised Dylan driven by a newfound faith. Despite its polarising themes, the music's beauty and conviction make it an unforgettable chapter in his legendary career. It really is a great balanced piece this.
Thanks for reading, as always! :)
Very lucid, entertaining piece. I sometimes make the mistake of thinking I know it all when it comes to Dylan. One anecdote I might add is that towards the end of his life, John Lennon recorded an audio diary, during which he slagged off "Gotta Serve Somebody". He sounded genuinely heartbroken that a hero had let him down.
I did read that, the relationship between Lennon and Dylan/Dylan’s music is fascinating on its own.
Another one hit out of the park as Les Stroud would say. It made me revisit my most avoided Dylan, 98's Grammy winner, starting with Highlands then front to back. Not only did it pass my workday in good old 90's listen while you work form away from the fray of endless idiotic messages other than the youtube/vevo trump campaign ads between each song? Yuck! Modern Times indeed! Time Out of Mind was a revelation (Daniel Lanois production too with two separate bands intertwined!) as to how deep Dylan goes. We're lucky to have him give us all he's got, endlessly spinning his out of body tall tales, challenging our preconceived notions of him and the world around us. God bless BD.
"We're lucky to have him give us all he's got, endlessly spinning his out of body tall tales, challenging our preconceived notions of him and the world around us." Couldn't have said it better myself. :)