World Gone Wrong
Bob Dylan · 1993
43 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A haunting collection of traditional folk songs, steeped in melancholy and reflective storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling for introspection
- melancholic mood for quiet evenings
- haunting melodies that linger
- gentle pacing for thoughtful listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- American folk traditions· disillusionment and nostalgia· murder ballad storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'World Gone Wrong' was Bob Dylan's 30th studio album and a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Good as I Been to You'. At this point in his career, Dylan was exploring American folk traditions, showcasing his deep appreciation for the genre's roots. The album arrived during a period when he was reconnecting with his musical heritage and distancing himself from mainstream trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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American III: Solitary Man by Johnny Cash — Shares a reflective storytelling style and somber themes rooted in American folk traditions.Revival by Gillian Welch — Explores similar themes of nostalgia and disillusionment through haunting melodies and traditional folk influences.Murder Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Delves into dark narrative storytelling, echoing the murder ballad tradition with a modern twist.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 World Gone Wrong 3:57
- 2 Love Henry 4:24
- 3 Ragged & Dirty 4:09
- 4 Blood in My Eyes 5:04
- 5 Broke Down Engine 3:22
- 6 Delia 5:41
- 7 Stack a Lee 3:50
- 8 Two Soldiers 5:45
- 9 Jack‐A‐Roe 4:56
- 10 Lone Pilgrim 2:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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