Shadows in the Night
Bob Dylan · 2015
35 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A haunting collection of classic standards, infused with Dylan's gravelly voice and poignant reimaginings.
Why this album works
- Best for
- haunting late-night reflections intimate moments of solitude poignant reimaginings of standards
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Shadows in the Night' marked Bob Dylan's return to interpreting classic American songs after a long career of original material. This album followed his critically acclaimed 'Tempest' from 2012 and showcased a new direction for Dylan as he embraced the Great American Songbook, focusing on the works of Frank Sinatra.
- If you like
- blues, folk rock, jazz
Shadows in the Night is an album by Bob Dylan, released in 2015. A haunting collection of classic standards, infused with Dylan's gravelly voice and poignant reimaginings. 'Shadows in the Night' received significant acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and reinforcing Dylan's stature as a masterful interpreter of timeless music. Critics praised his ability to breathe new life into these standards, underscoring his relevance in contemporary music despite being in his seventh decade of recording. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shadows in the Night sound like?
A haunting collection of classic standards, infused with Dylan's gravelly voice and poignant reimaginings. Rooted in blues and folk rock.
What makes Shadows in the Night by Bob Dylan notable?
'Shadows in the Night' received significant acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and reinforcing Dylan's stature as a masterful interpreter of timeless music. Critics praised his ability to breathe new life into these standards, underscoring his relevance in contemporary music despite being in his seventh decade of recording. Released in 2015, 'Shadows in the Night' marked Bob Dylan's return to interpreting classic American songs after a long career of original material. This album followed his critically acclaimed 'Tempest' from 2012 and showcased a new direction for Dylan as he embraced the Great American Songbook, focusing on the works of Frank Sinatra.
Who is Shadows in the Night for?
Shadows in the Night works well if you're into haunting late-night reflections, intimate moments of solitude and poignant reimaginings of standards.
How many songs are on Shadows in the Night?
Shadows in the Night has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm a Fool to Want You Standout 4:51
- 2 The Night We Called It a Day 3:24
- 3 Stay With Me Standout 2:56
- 4 Autumn Leaves Standout 3:01
- 5 Why Try to Change Me Now 3:37
- 6 Some Enchanted Evening 3:28
- 7 Full Moon and Empty Arms 3:26
- 8 Where Are You? 3:37
- 9 What'll I Do 3:20
- 10 That Lucky Old Sun 3:36
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