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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
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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