The Best of Bob Dylan, Vol. 2
Bob Dylan · 2000
95 min · 19 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A sweeping collection of Bob Dylan's poignant storytelling, blending folk, rock, and blues into a timeless reflection of the human experience.
Why this album works
This album serves as an essential retrospective that highlights Dylan’s evolution as an artist while reinforcing his enduring influence on music and culture. It reached No. 21 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been praised for its comprehensive selection of songs that span decades, contributing to renewed interest in his catalog among new generations of listeners.
- Best for
- thoughtful storytelling for reflection for long drives evocative lyrics for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'The Best of Bob Dylan, Vol. 2' came during a period when Dylan was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, largely due to his extensive touring and the critical acclaim of his late '90s albums like 'Time Out of Mind'. This compilation followed the first volume from 1997, showcasing not only his classic hits but also more recent works that solidified his legacy as a musical icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Waits· Frank Zappa· Prince· Chicago· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Bette Midler· The Pointer Sisters· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Things Have Changed 5:09
- 2 A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall Standout 6:50
- 3 It Ain’t Me, Babe 3:33
- 4 Subterranean Homesick Blues Standout 2:19
- 5 Positively 4th Street 4:09
- 6 Highway 61 Revisited 3:27
- 7 Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 4:35
- 8 I Want You 3:06
- 9 I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight 2:40
- 10 Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn) 2:46
- 11 Simple Twist of Fate 4:18
- 12 Hurricane Standout 8:33
- 13 Changing of the Guards 7:04
- 14 License to Kill 3:33
- 15 Silvio 3:07
- 16 Dignity (alternate version) 5:37
- 17 Not Dark Yet 6:28
Disc 2
- 1 Highlands 11:19
- 2 Blowin' in the Wind 7:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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