Released 47 years ago this August
Slow Train Coming
Bob Dylan · 1979
46 min · 9 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A soulful blend of gospel-infused rock that reflects spiritual awakening and personal redemption.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful reflections on personal change
- patient unfolding of spiritual themes
- headphone detail hunting for nuance
- thoughtful exploration of faith
- late-night introspection and contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- fast-paced, energetic listening preferences
- desire for immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- spiritual awakening· Christian conversion· soulful redemption
- Career context
- Released on August 20, 1979, 'Slow Train Coming' marked Bob Dylan's first album after his conversion to Christianity. This album followed the artist's commercial peak in the early '70s and represented a significant artistic shift towards overtly religious themes, showcasing his evolving identity during a transformative period in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Various Positions by Leonard Cohen — Explores themes of faith and love with a soulful, poetic approach and rich instrumentation.Into the Music by Van Morrison — Merges spiritual themes with a blend of jazz, folk, and soul, creating a reflective atmosphere.The Joshua Tree by U2 — Shares a similar gospel influence and explores themes of redemption and spiritual journey.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gotta Serve Somebody 5:23
- 2 Precious Angel 6:30
- 3 I Believe in You 5:08
- 4 Slow Train 5:57
- 5 Gonna Change My Way of Thinking 5:27
- 6 Do Right to Me Baby (Do Unto Others) 3:52
- 7 When You Gonna Wake Up 5:28
- 8 Man Gave Names to All the Animals 4:25
- 9 When He Returns 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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