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Blood on the Tracks

Bob Dylan · 1975

51 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz

A raw and introspective journey through love and loss, woven with vivid storytelling and emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective storytelling with depth
  • cathartic moments of reflection
  • poignant tales of love lost
  • late-night solitude and contemplation
  • patient narratives that unfold gradually

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Themes
divorce aftermath· emotional betrayal· nostalgic storytelling
Career context
Released on January 17, 1975, 'Blood on the Tracks' came during a tumultuous period in Bob Dylan's life, following his divorce from Sara Lownds. This album marked a significant return to personal songwriting after the more experimental phases of his earlier works, establishing it as one of his most acclaimed records.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Blue by Joni Mitchell — Explores personal pain and emotional depth through vivid storytelling and raw instrumentation.
Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Shares a contemplative mood with lyrical themes of love, loss, and introspection set to sparse arrangements.
After the Gold Rush by Neil Young — Combines reflective songwriting with a blend of folk and rock, echoing themes of heartbreak and nostalgia.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tangled Up in Blue 5:42
  • 2 Simple Twist of Fate 4:19
  • 3 You’re a Big Girl Now 4:36
  • 4 Idiot Wind 7:49
  • 5 You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go 2:55
  • 6 Meet Me in the Morning 4:22
  • 7 Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts 8:53
  • 8 If You See Her, Say Hello 4:49
  • 9 Shelter From the Storm 5:02
  • 10 Buckets of Rain 3:22

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