Dylan Different
Ben Sidran · 2009
46 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A jazz-infused reimagining of Bob Dylan's classics that blends intricate bebop rhythms with soulful interpretations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tangled Up in Blue — This track highlights Sidran's ability to weave complex musical textures while maintaining the emotional depth of the original narrative.
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Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door — Sidran's interpretation brings a soulful groove that revitalizes this iconic song, showcasing his unique vocal delivery and instrumental arrangement.
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Subterranean Homesick Blues — The jazzy reinterpretation adds rhythmic complexity and improvisational flair, transforming the song into a fresh experience that honors its revolutionary roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album creatively reinterprets Dylan's work through jazz, balancing intricate arrangements with improvisation.
What we noticed
- Each track features complex arrangements that reinterpret Dylan's melodies through intricate jazz harmonies and rhythms.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks employing a medium swing feel that enhances the jazz vibe.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with soulful peaks
- enjoyed in quiet moments
- reimagined classics for reflective moods
- great for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2009, Ben Sidran released Dylan Different as a tribute to Bob Dylan during a period of artistic exploration. This album followed Sidran's successful career as both a musician and producer, showcasing his jazz roots while celebrating the rich legacy of Dylan's songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob James· David Sanborn· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything Is Broken 3:25
- 2 Highway 61 Revisited 3:18
- 3 Tangled Up in Blue 3:46
- 4 Gotta Serve Somebody 4:47
- 5 Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35 3:46
- 6 Ballad of a Thin Man 2:56
- 7 Maggie’s Farm 4:58
- 8 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 3:50
- 9 Subterranean Homesick Blues 3:39
- 10 On the Road Again 3:08
- 11 All I Really Want to Do 3:20
- 12 Blowin’ in the Wind 5:08
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