Planet Waves
Bob Dylan · 1974
42 min · 11 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A warm fusion of folk and rock, where intimate storytelling meets soulful melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling with warmth
- reflective moments for quiet evenings
- short tracks for easy revisiting
- cathartic sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant high-energy thrills
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- fleeting moments· intimate storytelling· post-hippie reflection
- Career context
- Released on January 17, 1974, 'Planet Waves' was Bob Dylan's first album after his celebrated work in the early 1970s. This album marked a return to recording after a brief hiatus following the release of 'Dylan' in 1973, showcasing a more personal and reflective songwriting style. It also served as a reunion with The Band, highlighting their collaborative chemistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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On the Beach by Neil Young — Explores themes of introspection and melancholy with a warm, laid-back sound.Music from Big Pink by The Band — Shares intimate storytelling and a rich blend of Americana and rock vibes.Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell — Combines personal narratives with a soulful, folk-infused musical palette.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On a Night Like This 2:59
- 2 Going, Going, Gone 3:28
- 3 Tough Mama 4:16
- 4 Hazel 2:49
- 5 Something There Is About You 4:43
- 6 Forever Young 4:57
- 7 Forever Young 2:48
- 8 Dirge 5:37
- 9 You Angel You 2:54
- 10 Never Say Goodbye 2:53
- 11 Wedding Song 4:40
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