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Dylan

Bob Dylan · 1973

33 min · 9 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz

A reflective blend of folk and pop, featuring poignant storytelling and rich emotional undertones.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling in each track
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • poignant emotional undertones throughout
  • intimate moments for quiet listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks high-energy party vibes
  • prefers lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
environmental lament· racial injustice· narrative resilience
Career context
Released on November 19, 1973, 'Dylan' was Bob Dylan's first album of new material since his acclaimed 'Blood on the Tracks' in 1975. At this point in his career, Dylan was transitioning from a period of intense personal exploration and critical success into a phase characterized by more subdued artistic output.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Sweet Baby James by James Taylor — Shares a reflective tone and storytelling style, blending folk and pop with emotional depth.
Blue by Joni Mitchell — Explores personal narratives and emotional landscapes with rich lyrical storytelling and acoustic warmth.
Harvest by Neil Young — Combines poignant lyrics with a blend of folk and rock, echoing themes of resilience and introspection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lily of the West 3:44
  • 2 Can’t Help Falling in Love 4:17
  • 3 Sarah Jane 2:43
  • 4 The Ballad of Ira Hayes 5:08
  • 5 Mr. Bojangles 5:31
  • 6 Mary Ann 2:40
  • 7 Big Yellow Taxi 2:12
  • 8 A Fool Such as I 2:41
  • 9 Spanish Is the Loving Tongue 4:12

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