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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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