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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- reflective moments of nostalgia intimate listening for quiet evenings exploration of lyrical evolution
- 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.
- If you like
- blues, folk rock, jazz
The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971) is an album by Bob Dylan, released in 2013. A reflective collection of stripped-back demos and alternate takes showcasing Dylan's lyrical evolution and musical versatility. This volume is significant for its exploration of unreleased materials that shed light on a misunderstood era of Dylan's career. It has been praised for providing a more nuanced understanding of Dylan's work from this period, receiving positive reviews from critics who noted its importance in reevaluating the artist's contributions during a time often overshadowed by his more commercially successful albums. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971) sound like?
A reflective collection of stripped-back demos and alternate takes showcasing Dylan's lyrical evolution and musical versatility. Rooted in blues and folk rock.
What makes The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971) by Bob Dylan notable?
This volume is significant for its exploration of unreleased materials that shed light on a misunderstood era of Dylan's career. It has been praised for providing a more nuanced understanding of Dylan's work from this period, receiving positive reviews from critics who noted its importance in reevaluating the artist's contributions during a time often overshadowed by his more commercially successful albums. 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.
Who is The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971) for?
The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971) works well if you're into reflective moments of nostalgia, intimate listening for quiet evenings and exploration of lyrical evolution.
How many songs are on The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971)?
The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971) has 35 tracks, running approximately 113 minutes.
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
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