Slow Train Coming
Bob Dylan · 1979
46 min · 9 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A soulful blend of gospel-infused rock that reflects spiritual awakening and personal redemption.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- soulful reflections on personal change patient unfolding of spiritual themes headphone detail hunting for nuance
- Context
- Released on August 20, 1979, 'Slow Train Coming' marked Bob Dylan's first album after his conversion to Christianity. This album followed the artist's commercial peak in the early '70s and represented a significant artistic shift towards overtly religious themes, showcasing his evolving identity during a transformative period in his career.
- If you like
- blues, folk rock, jazz
Slow Train Coming is an album by Bob Dylan, released in 1979. A soulful blend of gospel-infused rock that reflects spiritual awakening and personal redemption. The album was notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also garnered a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for the track 'Gotta Serve Somebody,' highlighting Dylan's impact on the rock and Christian music scenes during this era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slow Train Coming sound like?
A soulful blend of gospel-infused rock that reflects spiritual awakening and personal redemption. Rooted in blues and folk rock.
What makes Slow Train Coming by Bob Dylan notable?
The album was notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also garnered a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for the track 'Gotta Serve Somebody,' highlighting Dylan's impact on the rock and Christian music scenes during this era. Released on August 20, 1979, 'Slow Train Coming' marked Bob Dylan's first album after his conversion to Christianity. This album followed the artist's commercial peak in the early '70s and represented a significant artistic shift towards overtly religious themes, showcasing his evolving identity during a transformative period in his career.
Who is Slow Train Coming for?
Slow Train Coming works well if you're into soulful reflections on personal change, patient unfolding of spiritual themes and headphone detail hunting for nuance.
How many songs are on Slow Train Coming?
Slow Train Coming has 9 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gotta Serve Somebody Standout 5:23
- 2 Precious Angel Standout 6:30
- 3 I Believe in You 5:08
- 4 Slow Train 5:57
- 5 Gonna Change My Way of Thinking 5:27
- 6 Do Right to Me Baby (Do Unto Others) 3:52
- 7 When You Gonna Wake Up Standout 5:28
- 8 Man Gave Names to All the Animals 4:25
- 9 When He Returns 4:29
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