Released 56 years ago this June
Self Portrait
Bob Dylan · 1970
74 min · 24 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
An eclectic collection of covers and originals that melds folk, country, and blues with a reflective, laid-back vibe.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- laid-back afternoon listening
- reflective moments of solitude
- easygoing sing-alongs with friends
- short tracks for casual enjoyment
- eclectic mix for diverse moods
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- wanting cohesive album narratives
Where this album fits
- Themes
- post-fame introspection· American road trip· laid-back reflections
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Self Portrait' marked Bob Dylan's first album after the ambitious double LP 'Blonde on Blonde' and his return from a brief hiatus. At this point, he was navigating the complexities of fame and public expectation while exploring a more casual, introspective style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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After the Gold Rush by Neil Young — Shares a similar reflective vibe with introspective lyrics and a blend of folk and country influences.Music from Big Pink by The Band — Merges Americana roots with a laid-back, communal atmosphere and rich storytelling.Late for the Sky by Jackson Browne — Explores themes of introspection and vulnerability with a melodic, soft rock sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Tired Horses 3:12
- 2 Alberta #1 2:57
- 3 I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know 2:22
- 4 Days of 49 5:27
- 5 Early Mornin' Rain 3:34
- 6 In Search of Little Sadie 2:27
- 7 Let It Be Me 3:00
- 8 Little Sadie 2:00
- 9 Woogie Boogie 2:06
- 10 Belle Isle 2:30
- 11 Living the Blues 2:42
- 12 Like a Rolling Stone (live) 5:18
- 13 Copper Kettle 3:34
- 14 Gotta Travel On 3:08
- 15 Blue Moon 2:29
- 16 The Boxer 2:48
- 17 The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) (live) 2:48
- 18 Take Me as I Am (or Let Me Go) 3:03
- 19 Take a Message to Mary 2:46
- 20 It Hurts Me Too 3:15
- 21 Minstrel Boy (live) 3:32
- 22 She Belongs to Me (live) 2:43
- 23 Wigwam 3:09
- 24 Alberta #2 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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