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Bringing It All Back Home

Bob Dylan · 1965

47 min · 11 tracks · blues ยท folk rock ยท jazz

A vibrant fusion of electric folk and poetic lyricism that captures the spirit of a changing America.

Why listen to this

Best for
poetic narratives with sharp wit quick bursts of lyrical insight thought-provoking themes for reflection
Context
Released on March 27, 1965, 'Bringing It All Back Home' was Bob Dylan's fifth studio album and marked his transition from acoustic folk to electric rock. This shift came just after his previous album, 'Another Side of Bob Dylan', showcasing a bold new direction in both sound and lyrical complexity during a period of heightened cultural change.
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blues, folk rock, jazz

Bringing It All Back Home is an album by Bob Dylan, released in 1965. A vibrant fusion of electric folk and poetic lyricism that captures the spirit of a changing America. The album is often credited with ushering in the electric era of folk music and had a significant impact on the counterculture movement of the 1960s. 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' is considered one of the first protest songs in rock music, reaching number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and influencing countless artists and activists alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bringing It All Back Home sound like?

A vibrant fusion of electric folk and poetic lyricism that captures the spirit of a changing America. Rooted in blues and folk rock.

What makes Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan notable?

The album is often credited with ushering in the electric era of folk music and had a significant impact on the counterculture movement of the 1960s. 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' is considered one of the first protest songs in rock music, reaching number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and influencing countless artists and activists alike. Released on March 27, 1965, 'Bringing It All Back Home' was Bob Dylan's fifth studio album and marked his transition from acoustic folk to electric rock. This shift came just after his previous album, 'Another Side of Bob Dylan', showcasing a bold new direction in both sound and lyrical complexity during a period of heightened cultural change.

Who is Bringing It All Back Home for?

Bringing It All Back Home works well if you're into poetic narratives with sharp wit, quick bursts of lyrical insight and thought-provoking themes for reflection.

How many songs are on Bringing It All Back Home?

Bringing It All Back Home has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·47:26

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Subterranean Homesick Blues Standout 2:24
  • 2 She Belongs to Me 2:49
  • 3 Maggie's Farm 3:57
  • 4 Love Minus Zero/No Limit 2:54
  • 5 Outlaw Blues 3:07
  • 6 On the Road Again 2:38
  • 7 Bob Dylan's 115th Dream 6:32
  • 8 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 5:33
  • 9 Gates of Eden 5:43
  • 10 It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) Standout 7:32
  • 11 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:13

Release Date

March 27, 1965

Genre

blues, folk rock, jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

47 min 26 sec