Good as I Been to You
Bob Dylan · 1992
55 min · 13 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A raw and intimate collection of traditional folk songs, revealing Dylan's deep connection to American roots music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through tradition
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- raw energy for late nights
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished studio production
- seek fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- American folk revival· hardship narratives· nostalgic storytelling
- Career context
- Released on November 3, 1992, 'Good as I Been to You' marked Bob Dylan's first studio album of entirely original material in nearly a decade. Following the commercial success of his previous album 'Oh Mercy' in 1989, this release reflects Dylan's return to his folk roots amidst a period of artistic re-evaluation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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American Recordings by Johnny Cash — Similar raw intimacy and storytelling, reflecting on American life and personal struggle.Car Wheels on a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams — Shares themes of nostalgia and hardship with a gritty, heartfelt production style.Harvest Moon by Neil Young — Explores acoustic arrangements and personal narratives that evoke a sense of Americana.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Frankie & Albert 3:50
- 2 Jim Jones 3:55
- 3 Blackjack Davey 5:50
- 4 Canadee‐i‐o 4:23
- 5 Sittin’ on Top of the World 4:30
- 6 Little Maggie 2:54
- 7 Hard Times 4:34
- 8 Step It Up and Go 2:57
- 9 Tomorrow Night 3:43
- 10 Arthur McBride 6:22
- 11 You’re Gonna Quit Me 2:48
- 12 Diamond Joe 3:17
- 13 Froggie Went a Courtin’ 6:24
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