The Bootleg Series Vol. 7: No Direction Home: The Soundtrack
Bob Dylan · 2005
144 min · 28 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A rich tapestry of folk, blues, and rock, woven from Dylan's formative years and live performances.
Why this album works
This volume in the Bootleg Series provides critical insight into Dylan's artistry, featuring previously unreleased recordings that highlight his lyrical depth and innovative sound. The album was well-received by critics, further reinforcing Dylan's status as a pivotal figure in music history, while the accompanying documentary won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Nonfiction Special.
- Best for
- live performances with raw energy intimate home recordings of reflection nostalgic storytelling through varied takes
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Bootleg Series Vol. 7' captures Bob Dylan during a celebrated revival of interest in his early work. This album follows the acclaimed 'Love and Theft' (2001) and serves as a companion piece to the documentary 'No Direction Home', showcasing Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to rock icon. It reflects a retrospective embrace of his roots while solidifying his lasting impact on American music.
- 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 When I Got Troubles 1:30
- 2 Rambler, Gambler (home recording) 2:27
- 3 This Land Is Your Land (live) 5:58
- 4 Song to Woody 2:41
- 5 Dink’s Song (home recording) 5:02
- 6 I Was Young When I Left Home (home recording) 5:25
- 7 Sally Gal (alternate take) 2:38
- 8 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right (demo) 3:35
- 9 Man of Constant Sorrow 3:24
- 10 Blowin’ in the Wind (live) 4:23
- 11 Masters of War (live) 4:43
- 12 A Hard Rain's A‐Gonna Fall (live) 8:22
- 13 When the Ship Comes In (live) 3:37
- 14 Mr. Tambourine Man (alternate take) 6:43
- 15 Chimes of Freedom (live) 8:03
- 16 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue (alternate take) 3:33
Disc 2
- 1 She Belongs to Me (alternate take) 4:10
- 2 Maggie’s Farm (live) 5:03
- 3 It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry (alternate take) 3:34
- 4 Tombstone Blues (alternate take) 3:36
- 5 Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues (alternate take) 5:44
- 6 Desolation Row (alternate take) 11:44
- 7 Highway 61 Revisited (alternate take) 3:39
- 8 Leopard‐Skin Pill‐Box Hat (alternate take) 6:25
- 9 Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again (alternate take) 5:44
- 10 Visions of Johanna (alternate take) 6:38
- 11 Ballad of a Thin Man (live) 7:45
- 12 Like a Rolling Stone (live) 8:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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