Shadow Kingdom
Bob Dylan · 2023
54 min · 14 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A hauntingly stripped-back collection, blending Dylan's timeless storytelling with a raw, intimate instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling in quiet moments
- reflective listening for solitude
- haunting melodies that linger
- gentle pacing for thoughtful engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- artistic ambition· nostalgic reflections
- Career context
- By the time Bob Dylan released 'Shadow Kingdom' in 2023, he was in a prolific phase of his career, following the highly acclaimed album 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' from 2020. This new album reflects a departure into reimagined versions of his earlier work, showcasing his enduring relevance as a musical innovator even in his twilight years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen — Shares a haunting, stripped-back sound with introspective lyrics on mortality and faith.Ghosteen by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Explores deep emotional landscapes with minimalist arrangements and contemplative storytelling.Love Is the King by Jeff Tweedy — Combines intimate, reflective lyrics with a raw acoustic sound that aligns with Dylan's later work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When I Paint My Masterpiece 4:25
- 2 Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I’ll Go Mine) 3:33
- 3 Queen Jane Approximately 5:14
- 4 I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight 3:04
- 5 Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues 4:26
- 6 Tombstone Blues 5:00
- 7 To Be Alone With You 3:10
- 8 What Was It You Wanted 5:03
- 9 Forever Young 3:15
- 10 Pledging My Time 3:50
- 11 The Wicked Messenger 2:56
- 12 Watching the River Flow 3:00
- 13 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 2:49
- 14 Sierra’s Theme 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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