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The Times They Are a-Changin'

Bob Dylan · 1964

45 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz

A raw and poignant blend of folk melodies and urgent lyricism that captures a generation's struggle for change.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • urgent lyrical storytelling
  • reflective moments of solitude
  • poignant narratives on change
  • thought-provoking acoustic ballads

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer short, catchy songs

Where this album fits

Themes
social upheaval· racial injustice· 1960s protest culture
Career context
Released on January 13, 1964, 'The Times They Are a-Changin'' was Bob Dylan's third studio album. At this point in his career, Dylan had already established himself as a significant voice in the folk revival movement with his previous albums, but this release solidified his role as a spokesperson for social change during the turbulent 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
Sounds like this from elsewhere
I Ain't Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs — Shares urgent protest themes and raw folk sound, reflecting on war and social issues of the 60s.
Joan Baez in Concert, Part 2 by Joan Baez — Features poignant folk melodies and a focus on social justice, echoing the spirit of change in the 1960s.
Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. by Simon & Garfunkel — Combines introspective lyrics with a folk sensibility, addressing societal issues prevalent in the same era.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Times They Are A‐Changin’ 3:15
  • 2 Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:05
  • 3 With God on Our Side 7:08
  • 4 One Too Many Mornings 2:39
  • 5 North Country Blues 4:34
  • 6 Only a Pawn in Their Game 3:32
  • 7 Boots of Spanish Leather 4:39
  • 8 When the Ship Comes In 3:18
  • 9 The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll 5:47
  • 10 Restless Farewell 5:33

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