Fallen Angels
Bob Dylan · 2016
37 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A tender exploration of classic standards, infused with Dylan's weathered vocals and poignant interpretations.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gentle late-night listening nostalgic reflections on love warm vocal intimacy throughout
- Context
- When 'Fallen Angels' was released in 2016, Bob Dylan was experiencing a resurgence in his career, having won the Nobel Prize in Literature the previous year. This album follows his 2015 release 'Shadows in the Night,' further showcasing his affinity for reinterpreting American songbook classics, solidifying his status as both an artist and cultural icon well into his later years.
- If you like
- blues, folk rock, jazz
Fallen Angels is an album by Bob Dylan, released in 2016. A tender exploration of classic standards, infused with Dylan's weathered vocals and poignant interpretations. 'Fallen Angels' reached number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics. It continues Dylan's exploration of traditional pop standards, contributing to the revival of interest in American jazz and folk music traditions while demonstrating his enduring influence on contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fallen Angels sound like?
A tender exploration of classic standards, infused with Dylan's weathered vocals and poignant interpretations. Rooted in blues and folk rock.
What makes Fallen Angels by Bob Dylan notable?
'Fallen Angels' reached number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics. It continues Dylan's exploration of traditional pop standards, contributing to the revival of interest in American jazz and folk music traditions while demonstrating his enduring influence on contemporary music. When 'Fallen Angels' was released in 2016, Bob Dylan was experiencing a resurgence in his career, having won the Nobel Prize in Literature the previous year. This album follows his 2015 release 'Shadows in the Night,' further showcasing his affinity for reinterpreting American songbook classics, solidifying his status as both an artist and cultural icon well into his later years.
Who is Fallen Angels for?
Fallen Angels works well if you're into gentle late-night listening, nostalgic reflections on love and warm vocal intimacy throughout.
How many songs are on Fallen Angels?
Fallen Angels has 12 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Young at Heart 2:59
- 2 Maybe You'll Be There Standout 2:56
- 3 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 3:35
- 4 All the Way 4:01
- 5 Skylark Standout 2:56
- 6 Nevertheless 3:27
- 7 All or Nothing at All 3:04
- 8 On a Little Street in Singapore 2:16
- 9 It Had to Be You 4:02
- 10 Melancholy Mood 2:53
- 11 That Old Black Magic 3:02
- 12 Come Rain or Come Shine Standout 2:39
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