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Released 50 years ago

Hard Rain

Bob Dylan · 1976

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

A tapestry of introspective lyrics woven with melancholic melodies and reflective storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic storytelling for reflection
  • slow-paced introspection on journeys
  • thoughtful lyrics for quiet moments
  • emotional depth in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced songs
  • prefer standalone, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Themes
shelter from storms· personal disillusionment· mid-1970s introspection
Career context
Released on September 13, 1976, 'Hard Rain' came during a time when Bob Dylan was experimenting with his sound following the acclaimed 'Desire'. This album captures Dylan's transition into a more subdued and reflective phase, marked by a series of live performances that showcased his evolving artistry in the mid-1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
Sounds like this from elsewhere
On the Beach by Neil Young — Shares a similar introspective mood with themes of disillusionment and reflective storytelling.
Blue by Joni Mitchell — Features deeply personal lyrics and melancholic melodies that resonate with emotional vulnerability.
Songs of Love and Hate by Leonard Cohen — Explores profound themes of love and despair with a haunting, reflective atmosphere.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Maggie’s Farm 5:23
  • 2 One Too Many Mornings 3:47
  • 3 Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again 6:01
  • 4 Oh, Sister 4:08
  • 5 Lay, Lady, Lay 5:47
  • 6 Shelter From the Storm 5:29
  • 7 You’re a Big Girl Now 7:01
  • 8 I Threw It All Away 3:18
  • 9 Idiot Wind 10:22

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