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Time Out of Mind

Bob Dylan · 1997

72 min · 11 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and blues-infused melodies that captures a sense of melancholy and yearning.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • long tracks for deep reflection
  • melancholic themes of yearning
  • late-night solitude and contemplation
  • patient storytelling with emotional weight

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, quick listens
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
mortality reflections· blues-infused longing· post-commercial revival
Career context
Released on September 30, 1997, 'Time Out of Mind' marked Bob Dylan's return to form after a period of commercial decline. It was his first studio album in seven years and re-established him as a vital artist in the music landscape, following the critically acclaimed 'Oh Mercy' in 1989.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
Sounds like this from elsewhere
You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen — Both explore themes of mortality and introspection with a haunting, bluesy atmosphere.
The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Shares deep emotional lyricism and a reflective mood, blending melancholy with sparse instrumentation.
Mule Variations by Tom Waits — Captures a similar blend of blues-infused melodies and lyrical depth, steeped in longing and nostalgia.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love Sick 5:21
  • 2 Dirt Road Blues 3:36
  • 3 Standing in the Doorway 7:43
  • 4 Million Miles 5:52
  • 5 Tryin' to Get to Heaven 5:21
  • 6 'til I Fell in Love With You 5:17
  • 7 Not Dark Yet 6:29
  • 8 Cold Irons Bound 7:15
  • 9 Make You Feel My Love 3:32
  • 10 Can't Wait 5:47
  • 11 Highlands 16:31

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