The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971)
Bob Dylan · 2013
113 min · 35 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A reflective collection of stripped-back demos and alternate takes showcasing Dylan's lyrical evolution and musical versatility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- intimate listening for quiet evenings
- exploration of lyrical evolution
- delicate melodies for focus
- casual background for creative work
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer polished studio productions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- creative evolution· lost love reflections· gypsy storytelling· 1970s artistic transition
- Career context
- Released in 2013, this album serves as a deep dive into Bob Dylan's transitional period between 1969 and 1971, following the mixed reception of his 1970 album 'Self Portrait'. It provides fans with insight into the songwriting process during the creation of his subsequent works such as 'New Morning', marking a time when Dylan was exploring new artistic directions after his earlier commercial peaks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tonight's the Night by Neil Young — Explores themes of loss and reflection with stripped-back arrangements and raw vocals.Blue by Joni Mitchell — Shares intimate storytelling and emotional vulnerability through minimalistic instrumentation.Songs of Love and Hate by Leonard Cohen — Features introspective lyrics and a similar blend of folk and melancholy, reflecting personal struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Went to See the Gypsy (demo) 3:00
- 2 Little Sadie (without overdubs, Self Portrait) 2:02
- 3 Pretty Saro (unreleased, Self Portrait) 2:16
- 4 Alberta #3 (alternate version, Self Portrait) 2:37
- 5 Spanish Is the Loving Tongue (unreleased, Self Portrait) 3:51
- 6 Annie’s Going to Sing Her Song (unreleased, Self Portrait) 2:23
- 7 Time Passes Slowly #1 (alternate version, New Morning) 2:18
- 8 Only a Hobo (unreleased, Greatest Hits II) 3:25
- 9 Minstrel Boy (unreleased, the Basement Tapes) 1:41
- 10 I Threw It All Away (alternate version, Nashville Skyline) 2:25
- 11 Railroad Bill (unreleased, Self Portrait) 2:47
- 12 Thirsty Boots (unreleased, Self Portrait) 4:07
- 13 This Evening So Soon (unreleased, Self Portrait) 4:49
- 14 These Hands (unreleased, Self Portrait) 3:43
- 15 In Search of Little Sadie (without overdubs, Self Portrait) 2:28
- 16 House Carpenter (unreleased, Self Portrait) 6:00
- 17 All the Tired Horses (without overdubs, Self Portrait) 1:15
Disc 2
- 1 If Not for You (alternate version, New Morning) 2:29
- 2 Wallflower (alternate version, 1971) 2:18
- 3 Wigwam (without overdubs, Self Portrait) 3:10
- 4 Days of 49 (without overdubs, Self Portrait) 5:13
- 5 Working on a Guru (unreleased, New Morning) 3:43
- 6 Country Pie (alternate version, Nashville Skyline) 1:27
- 7 I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight (live, Isle of Wight, 1969) 3:31
- 8 Highway 61 Revisited (live, Isle of Wight, 1969) 3:39
- 9 Copper Kettle (without Overdubs, Self Portrait) 3:35
- 10 Bring Me a Little Water (unreleased, New Morning) 4:00
- 11 Sign on the Window (with orchestral overdubs, New Morning) 3:51
- 12 Tattle O’Day (unreleased, Self Portrait) 3:49
- 13 If Dogs Run Free (alternate version, New Morning) 4:10
- 14 New Morning (with horn section overdubs, New Morning) 4:04
- 15 Went to See the Gypsy (alternate version, New Morning) 3:33
- 16 Belle Isle (without overdubs, Self Portrait) 2:35
- 17 Time Passes Slowly #2 (alternate version, New Morning) 3:03
- 18 When I Paint My Masterpiece (demo) 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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