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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting late-night reflections
- intimate moments of solitude
- poignant reimaginings of standards
- gentle pacing for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- melancholic love stories· nostalgic Americana
- Career 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.
- 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 atmosphere and introspective themes of love and mortality.American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash — Features a gravelly vocal style with deep emotional narratives reflecting on life and loss.Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin by Willie Nelson — Explores American standards with a nostalgic vibe and rich storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm a Fool to Want You 4:51
- 2 The Night We Called It a Day 3:24
- 3 Stay With Me 2:56
- 4 Autumn Leaves 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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