Blonde on Blonde cover

Released 60 years ago this June

Blonde on Blonde

Bob Dylan · 1966

73 min · 14 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz

A sprawling, surreal tapestry of sound blending folk rock with vivid, poetic narratives and eclectic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • surreal narratives with vivid imagery
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • headphone detail hunting throughout
  • for reflective afternoon listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, catchy tunes
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 20, 1966, 'Blonde on Blonde' marked Bob Dylan's seventh studio album and his artistic peak during the mid-1960s. Following the critical success of 'Highway 61 Revisited,' this album further cemented his status as a leading figure in popular music, showcasing his evolution into a complex songwriter.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 4:38
  • 2 Pledging My Time 3:48
  • 3 Visions of Johanna 7:31
  • 4 One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) 4:59
  • 5 I Want You 3:09
  • 6 Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again 7:07
  • 7 Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat 3:59
  • 8 Just Like a Woman 4:56
  • 9 Most Likely You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine 3:29
  • 10 Temporary Like Achilles 5:04
  • 11 Absolutely Sweet Marie 4:59
  • 12 4th Time Around 4:38
  • 13 Obviously Five Believers 3:36
  • 14 Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands 11:16

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