Robyn Sings
Robyn Hitchcock · 2002
94 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A reverent homage to Bob Dylan, blending folk-rock textures with Hitchcock's distinctively whimsical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Visions of Johanna — Hitchcock's rendition captures the dreamlike quality of Dylan's original while layering in his own surreal imagery and emotive vocal delivery.
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Desolation Row — This track highlights Hitchcock's ability to maintain the haunting essence of Dylan's lyrics while infusing it with his own distinctive interpretation.
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Like a Rolling Stone — Hitchcock transforms this anthem into a reflective experience, emphasizing its lyrical depth and adding a layer of vulnerability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of lyrical themes
- wave-like pacing with emotional highs
- thoughtful reflections for quiet moments
- heartfelt tribute to classic narratives
- engaging storytelling through song
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Robyn Sings was released in 2002, marking a period of reinterpretation for Robyn Hitchcock, following his previous album, 'Jewels for Sophia' from 1999. This album showcases Hitchcock's deep admiration for Bob Dylan, as he covers several of Dylan's iconic tracks, reflecting on both his influences and his evolving artistry at this point in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Soft Boys· They Might Be Giants· Squeeze
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Like a Rolling Stone
The moment shifts from an external observation to an introspective reflection on identity and belonging.
This change in focus deepens the emotional impact, inviting listeners to connect personally with the themes of loss and alienation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Visions of Johanna 6:13
- 2 Tangled Up in Blue 6:27
- 3 Not Dark Yet 3:18
- 4 4th Time Around 6:02
- 5 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:56
- 6 Desolation Row 11:23
- 7 Dignity 5:59
- 8 Visions of Johanna 7:36
Disc 2
- 1 Tell Me Mama 4:28
- 2 I Don’t Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met) 5:57
- 3 Baby, Let Me Follow You Down 3:07
- 4 Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues 5:18
- 5 Leopard‐Skin Pill‐Box Hat 3:20
- 6 One Too Many Mornings 4:31
- 7 Ballad of a Thin Man 7:21
- 8 Like a Rolling Stone 8:43
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