Spiritual (Slow Train Coming - Bob Dylan)

Member Name: simoncardwell

Product:	Slow Train Coming - Bob Dylan
Date:	14/06/09 (14 review reads)
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Advantages: works on it's own terms

Disadvantages: Mark Knopfler

Dylan finding God? It might seem unlikely, but it was true in 1979. Didn't he once sing 'don't follow leaders, watch your parking meters'?, well he had a change of heart & started knocking off religiously tinged albums with vengeful enthusiasm.

This marked the start of Dylan's religious interest, & the results are clearly displayed, the message being that Dylan had found faith. Some herald this as a masterpiece, the reality is somewhere shorter, yet it's still a solid enough album.

The slick production & Mark Knopfler contributed guitar parts may not be to all tastes, but the overall feeling is one of modest success. The album works well on it's own terms & is worthwhile for those interested in this period of his career.

'Gotta Serve Somebody' is the best known track here, & while not among his best, it is a long way from his worst. The nature of this album may have alienated many of his fans, but 30 years later, this stands as the high water mark of his religious period.

Summary: Dylan finds God