Time Out Of Mind

Better than expected

ok classic

++: Dirt Road Blues, Standing in the Doorway, Million Miles, 'Til I Fell in Love with You, Cold Irons Bound, Can't Wait, Highlands +: Love Sick, Tryin' to Get to Heaven, Not Dark Yet, Make You Feel My Love 8,8/10

This was good!

Enjoyable.

4.5 In Dylan's career there have been so many twists and turns. But recovering from nearly losing him on "Time Out of Mind" remains a classic and the beginning of three-album series that define late-career Dylan. Brilliantly written.

Surprisingly good bob dylan album. His voice is cooked but the songs are still fire. Last one is a little too long and slow though

Surprisingly listenable. A return to form.

Moody gravelly classic. Reminds me of my dear old boss Dave (rip)

Relatively unfamiliar with Dylan's stuff (besides the most popular songs) before this project, and the more I get it, the more I enjoy it. I know this is different than the earlier works, but the bluesy feel is right up my alley.

pra ouvir sozinho. talvez não seja o melhor album do bob dylan, mas tem algum muito denso nesse disco. se pá o primeiro da voz rouca dele? mas é bom. ouvi duas vezes e preciso ouvir muito mais. tem detalhes de produção ótimos também.

This was a very good album even though his voice is shot

4.5/5. Comeback album for Bobby D. Make You Feel My Love is one of the greatest love songs ever written.

Cool to think this was a comeback album and has now stood the test of time to become a classic part of Dylan's discography.

Loved the aged texture. Rating: 4.3

Moody slow moving blues, which works well for mr Zimmerman. 4/5

This is a pretty interesting sound for a record that came out in 97. It sounds so swampy and old timey. It's also an interesting sound for Bob Dylan to me. I'm not familiar with this side of him.

Its hard to listen to any Dylan album without considering the context of Bob when he wrote and recorded it. Every album or song is really a moment in time in his life and artistry. When I listened to all of his discography start to finish a few years ago, Time Out of Mind was an oasis in a desert of not so many great albums. What I love about this album is that its more introspective than a lot of Bob's earlier stuff. It feels a lot more personal and thoughtful, which is fun, considering how good of storyteller he is. I also really love the blues and soul elements of the songs. Not my favorite Dylan record, but one that is always fun to revisit.

Pretty good for a later album. Still got it!

4.0 Get in there. It's been about 17 years since a Bob Dylan last really impressed me, when I just started getting into his early stuff. The switch to electric never went down well with me, some of those album like Blonde on Blonde which popped up last week I think might be among the most underrated ever. This album though, first time a later Dylan album has left me happy. There are definite low points, Trying to get to Heaven sounds like it could be on one of those post-folk nonsense albums, but others hit really well, Cold Irons Bound sounds incredible, so raw and energetic whilst keeping itself steady. Really looking forward to absorbing this album more over the coming weeks. Maybe I was wrong about older Bob.

great listen enjoyed it

Can truly beautiful music only come from pain? I don't necessarily think so, but it sure as hell helps a lot. Like most people on earth, I don't know all that much about Bob Dylan - or maybe I should say about Robert Zimmerman. I know the facts, I know the chronologies, the influences and all that, but I don't know about his true feelings, his secret aspirations, his clandestine desires, his hushed-away heartbreaks. Let alone that I know much about 56-year old Robert, almost 30 years after his much-documented peak in the 60's and early 70's. Still, this music speaks volumes about the state he must have been in. When I listen to these dreary, longing and almost haunting songs, I imagine an older man, hardened by time, an insomniac. He's sitting in his studio, much like on the album cover, and it's midnight. The weight of the world is pressing on him from all directions, he fears death is imminent and yet he feels to old for acts of grand drama, for petty revenge songs or, really, even crying. Instead, he keeps the storm at bay by producing this: by playing his sultry organs, writing his tormented lyrics and making his dusty vocal cords ramble.

I love Bob Dylan and this is one of his best

‘90s kids will remember. REMEMBER. What I remember: this album makes me think of the movie Wonder Boys. Although there might just be one or two songs from this album on that soundtrack, and Dylan’s big song from that movie is not on this album. Great vibes/atmosphere overall on this album but occasionally the reverb gets a little too intense for my taste.

Some nice stuff on here. Haven’t really heard much late career Dylan, but the man had still got it. Just knows how to write tunes. Simpsons: Yes

Solid Bob.

demasiaaaaado largo el ultimo tema pero me gustó. 3,5

Really grown on me. I still think it’s slightly too long but I love how spiteful and angry it feels. It’s incomparable to early Dylan, or even the Dylan of Blood on the Tracks, and that’s part of what makes it, and him, so great. Opener love sick sets the bitter tone and it’s one of my favourites of the album. Not dark yet is another highlight and is more reminiscent of his early work. I love this more than I expected to.

Me gusta este disco... ahora que superé los 40.

This was a surprising listen. I really enjoyed the lyrics, which did hit in the gut when they hit. I can see this as a return to form for Bob Dylan.

Este disco tuvo un extraordinario reconocimiento de crítica y eso que el 97 fue el año de OK computer, Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk y The Prodigy (también de Buena Vista Social Club, Spiritualized, Wilco, Portishead, Tindersticks, Björk, Yo La Tengo o Mogwai... U2, Aqua y Spice girls...) No es un disco cualquiera, el 30º o el 41º, y después del MTV unplugged y de los Travelling Wilburys... La voz del genio de Duluth, su voz suena honda y grave (dentro de sus límites) y la producción de Lanois (Jack Frost) es un acierto (aunque Dylan nunca estuvo satisfecho, pero bien que repitió luego) aportando ambientes que difuminan e iluminan las composiciones. Dirt road blues, suena a High heel sneakers por los cuatro costados. Million miles es un blues cavernoso, Standing in the doorway es una balada sedosa, de lo mejor del lote junto con Cold iron bounds. El clásico de este álbum ha pasado a ser Make you feel my love, que suena inferior a la versión de Ferry o la archiconocida de Adele (como casi todas las originales suyas que luego tocaron otros). Más de 70 minutos para reencontrarnos con Dylan (también con Robert Wyatt ese mismo año).

There's some artists on here who have SO many albums represented, and that can feel like an absolute chore because you hear one, you've heard them all right? However, this album is further proof that that absolutely isn't the case with Bob Dylan. The preconceptions I brought into this album were proven wrong, and this feels like a real change of pace from what I've heard before. I really like how slow and deliberate and soulful this is. It's got a great mood to it. Interesting, well written songs throughout. It's put together really well, and the musicality is absolutely on point. Great job BD!

I am not a Bob Dylan fan although I did enjoy his work with the Traveling Wilburys. He is clearly a good writer but most of the stuff I heard really annoyed me because of his nasally delivery. When I saw this album, I did not have high hopes. I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised. It's all pretty low key with slow to mid tempo songs. Some of it is really bluesy and that really appeals to me. While he still is not much of a singer, his voice has developed a raspy edge to it as he's aged. It adds a lot of character. Very good album.

I didn't know this existed. I think Daniel Lanois might be my hero.

"Time Out Of Mind" is my first contact with Bob Dylan's work. It's a beautiful album, but in the end the only song i remembered was "Make You Feel My Love" and just because i already know the song. The other songs got lost on nowhere. But still is a good experience.

A triumphant return to form, commercially and critically, Time Out Of Mind must have seem less than improbable for the public and for a then middle-aged Dylan. 28 years later, and Bob is still going on strong. It's a period of Bob Dylan's career that I don't often visit, and I do find this middle-aged Bob less compelling than the young rebel or the pseudo-wise octogenarian. 'Not Dark Yet' is a great song, but it's obviously the closer 'Highlands' that makes Time Out Of Mind one for the history books and deserving of a spot on this list.

Time Out Of Mind is from the part of Dylan’s vast discography I don’t often pay attention to. Daniel Lanois’ airy production really suits the sound of the record - even though I’m not completely sold on the number of blues rockers present. “Not Dark Yet” is an absolute highlight and almost deserves a spot on this list itself. It’s not carrying the album though, as Dylan’s songwriting is solid throughout. It’s not his greatest work, but with a bar as high as his, it would be weird if a ‘97-Dylan-album was.

Its Bob Dylan doing a Bob Dylan impression.

Great Bob Dylan album from midway in his catalog. Still holds up after all these years and I definitely appreciate this one more now than when it was released. It’s a perfect feel good sad album.

Really quite liked this. Didn't expect to at all, but there you go. His voice ain't great, the music was simplistic at best. But it worked. Got to be a 4 I'm afraid. The side effect of this is I'm really looking forward to see what they've included from Roy Harper, as without any the whole concept would be invalidated.

Don't tell anyone, but I actually enjoyed a Bob Dylan album. 'Cold Irons Bound' was bloody marvelous. The rest plodded on in a miserable but great kind of way.

First of the trilogy of laid back Dylan albums..time out of mind love theft and modern times. A new slower paced more bluesy type of sound

Not the best Dylan has ever done, but not the worst either... Has a couple of genuinely great songs in "Not Dead Yet" and "Make You Feel My Love" with the latter I had heard before covered by many other artists like Adele, Garth Brooks, and Billy Joel. Its an enjoyable return to form for Dylan after the 80s and most of the 90s were lost times.

Waaaaaay past his prime.

Thoroughly enjoyed it!

To make you feel my love knowing there's a god above on that can ramble on make music, have fun deep songs and haunting texts from the ashes of 80s he erects this is an absolute essential probably not going too mental

29/1001 Time Out Of Mind is an album far removed from 60s and 70s Dylan, nowhere to be seen is the folk, country and rock, which played such a fundamental role in establishing him as the voice of a generation. Here is a much more mellow blues album quite different from anything before it. It’s a solid and well made even though the middle part and the ballads are a bit boring, but Love Sick and especially Cold Irons Bound are great songs. The rating on this one is a bit more cautious. 3,5/5

A very good album indeed! But I’m not very fond of the reggae excursions. Otherwise it would have been perfect.

Album 661 of 1001 Bob Dylan - Time Out Of Mind (1997) Rating : 4 / 5 This was much more than I expected. Has been called a "late career masterpiece" and I won't argue with that. Themes of love, loss, mortality, and redemption. I didn't think this could hold up next to his early releases but I was wrong. Great album.

The dying notes of the dying sun? Flesh falling off of faces under the church bells? Jeez, Bob, yeah lived our lives to the soundtrack of your records. Not going gently I guess into that good night, nor letting us abandon the obsessing parsing of every lyric. How many self-references in Tryin' To Get to Heaven alone. No rest.

Rating: 8.5/10 Another great Dylan record, pretty diverse instrumentally. His aging voice matches the mood of the album so well, overall very enjoyable from start to finish.

Yep. That's Bob Dylan.

I've been on a huge Dylan kick lately, so this came at a good time. His older voice works well with the really great sounding band and production. I can see why this is a highlight of his latter-day material!

## In-Depth Review of *Time Out of Mind* by Bob Dylan Released on September 30, 1997, *Time Out of Mind* marks a significant moment in Bob Dylan's illustrious career. It is his thirtieth studio album and is often regarded as a comeback after a period of perceived artistic decline throughout the 1980s. The album's themes of love, loss, and existential reflection are intricately woven into its lyrics and sound, showcasing Dylan's mastery as a songwriter and performer. This review will delve into the lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence of the album while also discussing its pros and cons. ### Lyrics The lyrics of *Time Out of Mind* are a profound exploration of human emotions, particularly focusing on love, regret, and mortality. Dylan's writing is both cryptic and poignant, often reflecting a sense of longing and introspection. - **Existential Themes**: Songs like "Not Dark Yet" encapsulate feelings of despair and resignation. The line "I can't even remember what I came here to get away from" speaks to the disorientation that can accompany life’s struggles[2][5]. This song has been described as the album's emotional core, where Dylan confronts his own mortality with haunting clarity. - **Love and Loss**: Tracks such as "Love Sick" and "'Til I Fell in Love with You" explore the complexities of romantic relationships. The former features lines that convey a sense of desolation, while the latter juxtaposes vulnerability with an almost accusatory tone towards love itself[2][5]. - **Imagery and Symbolism**: Dylan employs rich imagery throughout the album. For instance, in "Standing in the Doorway," he reflects on past experiences with lines like "I've been to Sugar Town," which evoke nostalgia while hinting at bittersweet memories[3][5]. The lyrical content often feels like an ongoing monologue, where each song connects to the next through shared emotions and themes. ### Music Musically, *Time Out of Mind* presents a blend of blues, rock, and folk influences. The arrangements are characterized by their atmospheric quality, largely due to producer Daniel Lanois's innovative techniques. - **Production Style**: Lanois's production is notable for its use of live recordings with minimal overdubbing. This approach creates an intimate sound that feels both raw and polished. Critics have described the album as having a "hazy" quality that complements its lyrical themes[3][4]. - **Instrumentation**: The instrumentation features a mix of traditional blues elements alongside contemporary sounds. The use of organ, electric guitar, and bass guitar contributes to a moody atmosphere that underscores the emotional weight of the lyrics. Songs like "Cold Irons Bound" showcase this blend effectively with their slow grooves and layered sounds[2][5]. - **Vocal Delivery**: Dylan's vocal performance on this album is particularly noteworthy. His voice carries an aged wisdom that resonates deeply with listeners. Critics have noted that his delivery adds depth to the already poignant lyrics[1][2]. However, some have criticized Lanois's effects on Dylan’s voice for occasionally obscuring clarity in his delivery[5]. ### Themes The central themes of *Time Out of Mind* revolve around introspection, love's complexities, existential dread, and the passage of time. - **Introspection**: Many songs reflect a deep self-examination and contemplation about life choices. This introspection is evident in tracks like "Trying to Get to Heaven," where Dylan muses about loss and yearning for redemption[2][4]. - **Mortality**: The theme of mortality looms large over the album. Dylan grapples with aging and the inevitability of death throughout various tracks. This theme resonates particularly well in "Not Dark Yet," which has been interpreted as a meditation on life’s fleeting nature[5]. - **Nostalgia vs. Reality**: The tension between nostalgia for the past and acceptance of present circumstances is another recurring theme. Dylan’s lyrics often reflect on memories that are both cherished and painful, creating a complex emotional landscape for listeners to navigate[1][3]. ### Influence *Time Out of Mind* has had a lasting impact on both Bob Dylan's career and the broader music landscape. - **Critical Reception**: Upon its release, the album was met with widespread acclaim from critics who hailed it as one of Dylan’s best works. It won three Grammy Awards in 1998, including Album of the Year, marking a significant recognition for an artist who had been perceived as past his prime[3][5]. - **Cultural Relevance**: The themes explored in *Time Out of Mind* resonate with audiences across generations. Its exploration of love and loss speaks universally to human experiences, allowing it to maintain relevance even decades after its release[4]. - **Legacy**: The album is often cited as part of a renaissance in Dylan’s career that continued into his later works. It has influenced numerous artists who draw inspiration from its lyrical depth and musicality[4][5]. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Lyrical Depth**: The album features some of Dylan's most profound lyrics, exploring complex themes with nuance. - **Atmospheric Production**: Daniel Lanois’s production creates a unique soundscape that enhances the emotional weight of the songs. - **Vocal Performance**: Dylan’s delivery adds layers to the lyrical content, making each song feel personal and impactful. #### Cons - **Vocal Effects**: Some listeners may find Lanois’s heavy use of echo effects detracts from clarity in Dylan’s vocals. - **Pacing**: The slow tempo and melancholic tone may not appeal to all listeners; some tracks can feel drawn out or repetitive. - **Accessibility**: The cryptic nature of some lyrics may alienate casual listeners who prefer more straightforward songwriting. ### Conclusion *Time Out of Mind* stands as one of Bob Dylan's most significant albums, showcasing his ability to evolve as an artist while remaining true to his roots. Through its introspective lyrics, atmospheric production, and exploration of universal themes, it resonates deeply with listeners across generations. Despite some criticisms regarding production choices and pacing, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. Ultimately, *Time Out of Mind* is not just an album; it is an experience that encapsulates the complexities of life through the lens of one of music's greatest poets.

Dark, moody and bluesy- it could be Bob sat with Tom Waits in a smokey bar late at night drinking whisky.

My impression when I was listening to it was "I like this one", but now after 10+ hours I realised I don't really remember anything about it. The double album format was quite a drag though, but tbf I never really enjoyed double albums except rock operas/concept albums. 3.5/5

It is moody and atmospheric in a manner I don’t associate with Dylan, but it is welcome. It’s also a bit of a downer. Fortunately it lacks the unnecessary harmonica and the affectation of his more “classic” albums. Overall, this has been the best of the Dylan albums on this list so far.

It's literally Bob Dylan

surprisingly, i liked this one more than i did the first time i heard it

Virkelig god plade, de bedste sange Dylan havde skrevet i ca 20 år på det her tidspunkt, bandet lyder virkelig godt

My #200 is an album from Bob, which is not even close to his best and even this album is good. A little too long though, and that's why I doubted between 3 and 4 stars. But it has Make You Feel My Love, so I give it 4 stars.

Not familiar with this one going in and found it solid throughout. I was blown away by Not Dark Yet which is good enough to lift this to four stars.

Boheme dive bar vibes. I guess I never listened Dylan's late works (after 80s): his voice cracked and all but he still got it.

Bored out of my mind. Well not really. Just didn't want to miss the pun opportunity. Bob Dylan is iconic as always. I don't listen to Bob Dylan really. Maybe I should. But I don't think I would go for this album. Quite moody and dark than his usual.

Enjoyed this album. Dark and reflective.

A melodia, cheia de nuances, é envolvente e flui de maneira fluida, enquanto a voz de Dylan, com sua textura áspera e única, se destaca como um dos pontos altos do álbum. Ela transmite uma sensação de autenticidade e emoção crua que dá uma profundidade rara. O álbum é uma verdadeira viagem sonora, como se nos transportássemos para um bar no Velho Oeste, onde a brisa suave do deserto se mistura com o aroma de whisky e cigarro, os últimos suspiros de Bob Dylan, com uma carga emocional profunda e um senso de despojamento.

actually liked this one more than some other bob dylan stuff

Good Bob Dylan. Only one song I might have heard before

My fourth Dylan album! I... did not know Make You Feel My Love was his song...wow. I'd only heard Adele's version, and I don't really like ballads in that style (most of the time, of course there are exceptions). But I love the way he expresses the lyrics with his gritty voice, weathered with time and experience. What a great song. The other standouts for me are Million Miles and Tryin' to Get to Heaven. This is a side of Dylan I didn't know before, and I'm glad I do now. However, this will be the first I'll rate lower than 5, and it's mainly because of that 16+ minutes of Highlands. I love long songs, truly. But this song warped my concept of time.

Some delightful melancholy tunes like “Standing in the Doorway” and “Not Dark Yet.”

forgot how good bob dylan was in the 90s

I found myself tapping my foot through every minute of this album, and when it ended I continued to listen to Dylan for a time after, so I think this hit me exactly right

Great lyricism is everything. Not my favorite Bob Dylan album but his average lyrics are still better than most other songwriters. 4/5.

Old Dylan can be rather excellent Dylan, as *Rough And Rowdy Ways* very recently proved again. *Time Out Of Mind* marks the beginning of the latest era in the legendary singer-songwriter's career (and it started more than 25 years ago, how time -- out of mind -- flies by!). Daniel Lanois's hazy and atmospheric production style brings a lot to those songs (the Canadian producer would accomplish the same feat for Neil Young's sadly underrated *Le Noise* more than a decade later). But the main draw is still the songwriting here, as in any "classic" Bob Dylan. Best songs: the terrific opener "Love Sick", and the melancholic yet still lyrically sharp "Standing In The Doorway", "Million Miles", "Tryin' To Get To Heaven", "Not Dark Yet", or the swampy and bluesy "Could Iron Bounds". 4/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums. 9/10 for more general purposes (5 + 4) Number of albums left to review: 7 (plus the 80-ish extra LPs listed on this app, included because different past versions of the book have mentioned albums that have since been dropped in subsequent editions) Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 428 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 254 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 314

Solid album overall. A bit overproduced, and a bit too long (could have ended at Make You Feel My Love - which I wasn't previously aware that he wrote - and maybe I'd like it better). Glad I listened to it in full, particularly because I hadn't previously listened to Love Sick or Standing In The Doorway, both of which I enjoyed quite a bit. Probably 3.5/5, but since it's Dylan...

My Dylan knowledge probably only goes 20-30 songs deep, and hadn’t heard this one. At first, thought another old man album, like we’ve heard before - Bowie, Cohen. I’ve liked it more after a few listens, and reading a little more about the story behind it. A successful comeback album after many years playing his same songs on tour. Songs were written shortly after Jerry’s passing, so lots of songs about how things eventually come to an end. As for the music, getting Tom Waits vibes in tone and production. Lanois has so many big production credits, and actually this was my first time learning that he and Eno did Joshua Tree together. Agree these songs could use a little editorial.

I'll be honest, i was falling in and out of sleep while listening but i really liked what i heard.

Bobathy

greatness

A good album by Bob Dylan, I liked the songs Cold Irons Bound and Make You Feel My Love the most.

Quality. Think this is the best one of his album’s I’ve heard on here so far…

This reminded me a lot of Neil Young's Harvest which was assigned on this list previously. But I like this way more than that album. Maybe it's something about the style of music or Dylan's voice that I find more tolerable than Harvest. But man, just like that album, this album is a bummer. Although this is the type of bummer album I see myself listening to again...maybe when I'm in the mood to look a little contemplative and a little pained while staring out of a window. Yeah, that's it. This is an album to listen to when I'm in a MOOD. Writing this review helped me talk myself into giving this a 4/5 instead of a 3/5.

cool

Muy buen disco, quizás el que más he disfrutado de Dylan. Es como un folk-rock con sutilezas tremendas

Blues. His gravely vocals work well here. Simple songs that are enjoyable to listen to. The album was too long but it’s a good one to pop on if you want some blues.

Bob Dylan, revisited.

Bobby sing us some bluesss

3.5★. I was unfamiliar with this album outside of Highlands, which I've listened to many times. (In fact, outside of Blood on the Tracks I'm completely unfamiliar with post-'60s Bob Dylan albums.) I was pleasantly surprised. These are obviously not his greatest lyrics but they are fittingly pared down to fit the moody atmosphere. This feels like a great complement to BOTT, a darker and more hopeless resignation compared to the more energetic, half-sneering tones of the earlier album. This is a break-up with no new roads in sight. Standing in the Doorway and Love Sick are the standouts on the first few hasty listens (outside of the aforementioned Highlands).

4-

A big surprise. Definitely a lot more surrounding sound for Dylan's voice than the stripped-down folk songs that made him famous. And, no doubt, more references to his own mortality than in prior albums. But still the lyricism. When he's on, his songwriting is hard to beat.

Somewhat shocked by having back-to-back Dylan albums from a random generator. Yet was pleasantly surprised by this album. His voice is still a little rough but thankfully he ditched the excessive harmonica.

Aguante desire

Soulful, awesome

I hadn’t heard this one but it was a nice chill vibe. You can’t help but hear and appreciate every word because his lyrics keep you on the edge of your seat.

Finally a Dylan album that I enjoyed. The rusty voice, the darker sounds, the apocalyptic undertones.

Den här skivan har jag lyssnat mycket på. Men det var länge sen. Jag gillar stämningen och musiken. Älskar inte allt med Dylan men gillar den här.

Av de hela album jag lyssnat på av Bob är nog detta bäst hittills. Gillar den här versionen av honom, både röstmässigt och atmosfären generellt.

Bob Dylan doing Bob Dylan things. Feels like a very organic record with songs written from the heart.

Odd choice of Dylan album: there are at least four of his earlier albums that I'd put on here before this, and I'm not sure any artist needs to have more than that. But it's an album I've always liked, and probably the best of his later works; I've listened to it often in the past, and will definitely do so in the future.

I'm generally not a big fan of Dylan, but I liked this album quite a bit. I doubt that I will listen to the entire album again, but still.

Dylan's 30th album, released almost 30 years ago! Reading the wikipedia page about Dylan and then the separate page listing all his awards is impressive. This album was much more calm and bluesy than the previous (which had more energy but was more jangly) and I enjoyed it more. His voice however sounds like it's almost gone, with a smoker's rasp. Focusing on the vocal harmonics makes me wince, but stepping back and taking in the whole sound takes the edge off and overall it works better. The last song felt like I was listening to a book on tape.

Out of the five Bob Dylans that exist, this one is like my third favorite. He’s versatile and deep and stays in his lane. The final 15 minute track tells you everything you need to know about this album. He always has the ability to distill life down to a few words. Good stuff.

Dylan returned like an Old Testament prophet to reveal incredible music and poetry like ‘Not Dark Yet,’ ‘Tryin' to Get to Heaven’ and ‘Highlands’. Essential.

Sounds like Dylan is displaying more of the music that influenced him. Only some moments and vibes popped out for me. Songs are a little long for my taste of this kind of music, but I could also just have this on while doing stuff. Might try and revisit this.

This was a fun, meandering journey through Dylan's mind. His voice was delightfully crusty and his musicianship is impeccable as always. Very bluesy, slightly spicy, very delicious. I found myself humming along to most of the songs, especially the 12-bar blues tracks, most especially the 16-minute-long closing track Highlands. Four stars.

8/10. Bob Dylan's voice sounded really interesting on this album. In general, I like his style. This album had a lot of great tracks. The really long track at the end of the album was an interesting inclusion. :)

Good late period Dylan album, great production from Lanois as well. Some of the songs drag a bit, particularly that last one but a strong batch of tunes nonetheless

A really interesting album. Bob does a good job of fitting his style into the nineties. Wouldn’t say that this is a prophetic or profound as his earlier work, but it still has a fantastic lyrics, writing and a good amount of range. His voice, though now aged, remains iconic. Don’t have too much bad to say about this, except he didn’t need all those songs. If your album is that long, it should be worth it. Some of these songs ain’t. Quite enjoyed it. 4/5

Dylan's comeback after 2 decades of less than stellar albums. I remember hearing this for the first time and being blown away. Trying to Get to Heaven and Not Dark Yet are the standouts.

I wasn’t looking forward to this but there were actually several songs I liked! I also don’t usually like blues but somehow this was the most tolerable Bob Dylan has ever sounded to me.

Against my will, this was a decent Dylan album. This actually sounds like folk instead of the whiny tones of a pathetic sad little man who isn't getting laid as often as he would like.

I’m so glad the 60s artists went into the studio in the 90s. Dylan still makes great music and this recording is fantastic

Good album. This is a really solid late-Dylan album with a lot of feeling and introspection within a gritty, bluesy, old-time country atmosphere. There are some really exceptional songs here and the songwriting is superb. ****

one of my favorite bob dylan albums but not quite on the level as his mid 60s output. i absolutely love the mood this album evokes but it gets a little repetitive with it being over an hour without much changing throughout. strong 8/10

Qué tipo, Dylan. Folk. Rock. Blues. Parece que no hay nada de esos estilos (y otros más) tan enraizados en la idiosincrasia yankee que se le escapen. Lo escuché concienzudamente y completo hace unos años y definitivamente tiene un magnetismo. A veces mayor. A veces menor. Pero siempre constante. Ya el disco empieza con un Dylan con una voz mucho más madura y algo rota, sumado a su tono nasal tan particular. Después, sigue con blues, con baladas, con rock. Muy buen trabajo de Bob.

The original make you feel my love!

I love the smoky, bluesy vibes. Sad Bob Dylan hits so hard. Make You Feel My Love, Not Dark Yet, and Standing in the Doorway are my favorites.

Grand 3.8

Dylan Wild how his voice varies so much on different record. Make You Feel My Love is an amazing song. Other favorites were Standing in doorway, Trying to get to heaven, Not Dark Yet. Super cool groove on Cold Irons Bound. I like the bass on I Can’t Wait. Brian Blade on drums. I like the ballads but the blues songs like Highlands or Million Miles can get a little boring for me most of the songs seem a bit too long. 3.5-4

Great album and great representation of the later-period Dylan sound. A bit repetitive at times, and something that deserves a deeper listening, but overall a pleasure of an LP.

Time Out of Mind is probably Bob's best record from the backhalf of his big career. I credit Daniel Lanois for the luscious production, for making all of these gritty songs shine in a dusty light. Sadly, 'Highlands' detracts from the album with its pointless 16-minute story and only serves to make the album way too long. 4/5

It's Bob Dylan. Not my favorite Bob Dylan, but it's still Bob Dylan.

this albums bad but its not one star

Great bluesy Dylan album

I love a bit of Bob, but i'm always wary of albums from artists with a large discography where it seems to be outside their prime, so I had fairly low expectations. Turns out i didn't have much to be worried about, I guess Dylan still had it after all those years. There's plenty of great songs on here, his voice holds up and makes some of the tracks pretty powerful emotionally. Better than expected for sure, even the huge 16 minute closer was enjoyable.

First time listening to Dylan i think. Enjoyed it a lot

Bob Dylan’s voice (raspier with age) arguably fits this bluesy stuff better than it does his early material. Gives it a haunting quality.

somebody just asked me if i'm registered to vote

Der rockende Dylan. Ich mag ihn hin und wieder.

My favourite Dylan album on the list by some distance. Considered to mark a renaissance for the artist, it is gritty, anguished and reflective. That mood is supported by a gravlier vocal which is more pleasing to the ear than some of his earlier performances. However it seems this could be the result of a bout of histoplasmosis, which nearly killed him. Probably not worth the risk to try and replicate the sound. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Not Dark Yet Date listened: 16/05/24

I feel like you either like Dylan or you don’t. I do but I totally understand people that don’t. It’s unfortunate he wasn’t blessed with a voice to match his songwriting. I liked this album a lot. The band is really tight as usual.

I'm not a huge Bob Dylan fan and when I saw this was the album of the day I thought I would hate it. Having said that, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit and will probably listen to it again. It has a nice chill blues vibe that I really like. His voice is still a little weird but it seems to work for me. I will have to give his other music another chance.

I stated earlier that Bob Dylan released a lot of hit and miss records and later in his career it was more miss. He still has the chops to continue performing live, though many would suggest his shows as well are more miss. Time Out Of Mind, seemed to come out of nowhere, as the 90's weren't exactly Dylan's most productive periods (I should note, I've seen him live twice, both times in the 90's), but the album proved he still has passion for making music and it was one of his most listenable albums in years. It's a consistently solid record, blues-influenced with some good performances. It even won a Grammy and caught the attention of a younger generation that still can't understand why he's so acclaimed. It's definitely not one of his best or essential albums, but it does reinstate he is still important in today's popular music.

An album that takes time to grow on you. This took me about 5 listens over fifteen years before it clicked and now I suggest it to people who like peak Bob but rightly don't get into the later stuff. Maybe I'm older and more bitter now, but these songs hit.

Super solid late-career effort from Dylan. Standing in the Doorway is great, and I also wasn't aware he wrote Make You Feel My Love. His voice isn't that bad here to be fair, but not something for everyone.

For me, this is probably the best Dylan album we've had so far. The longer it went on the more I enjoyed. Highlights: Love Sick Dirt Road Blues Not Dark Yet Cold Irons Bound

Never listened to any more recent Dylan before. Much like with Leonard Cohen, his voice has changed pretty dramatically, although think the old Cohen sounds better than the old Dylan. I wasn't convinced by this initially, but it grew on me as it went on. I didn't know "make you feel my love" was a Dylan track and reading into it, it looks like Billy Joel actually released his version before Dylan somehow?? Not sure I'm a fan of it particularly.....thanks Adele. Highlights: Standing in the doorway Not dark yet Not on the same level as classic Dylan, but still very good. 3.5

A more mellow, reflective Bob Dylan. The track "Can't Wait" reminded of John Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?", while the guitar playing on the final track "Highlands" sounded like a slowed-down version of a song by Seasick Steve. I quite liked the album.

Wow so I guess I like Bob Dylan now.

I'm more familiar with the "old" albums of Bob Dylan (although I guess 1997 is for a lot of people also "old"). This is in my opinion not as good as those, but still quite good. So definitely worth listening to.

Fantastic. As expected the songwriting is divine.

I’ve been surprised not to have encountered Dylan yet in over 100 days, and here comes one I don’t know at all. I didn’t actually know he was still releasing decent new material in the 90s to be fair. It’s a good job he knows how to write a damn fine song and execute it with this much earnest authenticity, because he sounds like a goblin and that’s the only thing holding me back from considering 5 stars. Great album.

Not Dark Yet Tryin' to get to Heaven Cold Irons Bound

I feel like Bob Dylan's been coming up more than usual lately. Between me getting my second Dylan album just over 2 weeks ago and the various Dylan-inspired albums I've gotten since, it's definitely a noticeable pattern that has continued with my third Bob Dylan album today. However, this one's pretty different from the other two I got, mainly because this one released over 20 years after those other two that I've gotten. Because of that, the most obvious thing that's changed about Dylan is his voice. It's noticeably aged, but that's not a bad thing. I feel like his voice in this album is more consistently good, whereas earlier albums were kind of hit or miss in that regard. This version of his voice creates a different atmosphere than his earlier work, but the quality hasn't managed to take a hit. This is still a pretty good album. It's not perfect, don't get me wrong. I know I've defended Bob Dylan's singing, but I did not need to hear it for 73 straight minutes. If the last song had just been cut down from 16 and a half minutes to a normal song length, then we could've had a decent album length. Anyways, on to the positives that aren't the voice since I already went over that! Bob Dylan's songwriting is as strong as ever here. The storytelling and world building is still that of a man with lots of talent, now with 20 more years of life experience. The sound is nice. It's a little repetitive at times, but I still enjoy listening to all of these songs. Overall, while it's not a perfect album, this is yet another solid collection of songs from Bob Dylan. Light 4/5.

Dylan back in the groove, with a record that approaches the rawness of his best work. Confessional but surprisingly lighthearted at points.

Not a fan on Bob Dylan! I think this album is very good! Standouts: Make You Feel My Love, Trying to Get to Heaven 4/5

This is a very different side to Bob Dylan. Moving and sincere, this album is much better than his usual, nasally mumble jumble. With the exception being the sixteen-and-a-half minute dread which is "Highlands," this is a strong blues rock album. The biggest surprise is that Dylan is the original writer of "Make You Feel My Love." This commercially and critically successful album produced new-found appreciation for Bob Dylan.

Solid blues-rock record, I'm not a huge Dylan fan, but this is good.

Good job bob

I avoided this album for a long time, but I’ve been more interested in late-period Dylan ever since Rough and Rowdy Ways came out, as I thought that was a very good album. Time Out of Mind is very good, classic Dylan. He sounds great, lots of blues on this one and his backing band sounds great per usual. Make You Feel My Love is an obvious highlight as well as Tryin to Get to Heaven.

Not a bad listen, took me a while to get used to the voice but I did and enjoyed it more the second listen, 8/10

I'm not normally a fan of Dylan, but this was really very good

Er det her Dylan peaker? Love Sick er et mega fedt nummer. Dylan er cool på et niveau der næsten kan nå Bowie og Cohen på deres bedste dage. Track 2 falder lidt udenfor. Dens uptempo urolige fremdrift er en kontrast til resten af pladen som glider stille og køligt hen.

#13 Bob Dylan - Time Out of Mind (1997) Singer-Songwriter, Folk Rock Blues Rock, Country Blues, Blues A return to form for Bob after over a decade of shit. While it isn't anywhere near his music he made during his peak, Time Out of Mind is a pretty damn good album for a veteran this late into his career. It's way too long though. Favourite Tracks: Love Sick, Not Dark Yet Least Favourite Track: Can't Wait

For me, a *very* easy to listen to album, it's the first of his albums on the list I've gotten, and only the third album I've heard all the way through. Comparing this to his previous collaboration with Lanois - Oh Mercy - I think this has a little too much in the way of effects and atmosphere that detracts from Dylan's music just being allowed to do its thing. Can't Wait had a distinct drum sound that reminded me of U2 that got to the point of distracting. My favorites are Standing in the Doorway and Not Dark Yet.

I’m struck by how direct and plainspoken Bob Dylan is on these songs. A lot of the songs are blues songs which keeps them in realm of the simple and to-the-point. These are songs about heartbreak and he doesn’t try to lyrically reinvent the wheel. But the arrangements are wonderful. “Love Sick” has a slight reggae influence mixed with the blues and I can hear that style a bit on “Million Miles” too. It’s a surprise but I think it works. And ooh that beat in “Can’t Wait” is a perfect fusion of the two genres. I guess reggae was always rooted in the blues but I didn’t expect Bob Dylan to be the guy to show me that connection. “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven” is lovely. The organ creates a nice sense of drama. And what is that — slide guitar? — that comes in and out with a sad tone? Beautiful harmonica solo too. Man, his voice is gritty on this album. I love it. Sometimes the production even seems to accentuate how gravelly and frayed his voice is. It’s a great fit for these lonely songs about heartbreak. 4.5

I think I mentioned it here before on this list on Adele's "19", but I have always been enamored with "Make You Feel My Love". One of my favorite songs of all time. Something I don't mention too much is that I've never been a deep listener of Bob Dylan's music. It feels weird to say that as a singer songwriter myself but I didn't grow up with his music and throughout my life I wasn't around a lot of people who recommended him to me (well except for my 1001 albums rating partner..). That doesn't mean I don't like him though, I just unfortunately have only heard maybe like a third of his songs. To me, this album sounds a little more electric, modern, and atmospheric for him and conventionally what I know his sound to be. His voice on the intro track feels more strained (than usual!), and the instruments feel more like layers and textures here, where most of the Dylan music that I've heard has the instruments playing the important harmonic "B" voice to his vocals as the "A". They work together, they work in tandem. Here, they are hanging around behind him. Naturally after all of this analysis, the following songs go right back to a more typical Bob Dylan sound hahah. This was a great listen.

I really like the interplay of the multiple instruments, overlapping, coalescing, drifting and seemingly falling out of sync. Feels like a Waits album without as much bite. Maintains a sense of live play with the added clarity and precision of the studio recording equipment. I’m not a fan, generally. His later work is better for me. But there’s always something I’m looking for that I feel it lacks: a good punch in the gut. Go figure.

Old school Dylan resurfaces in the late 90s to produce another gem for the post modern world.

A more recent and I think superb Bob Dylan album. It's love/hate with BD, but I am a fan. I like much of his work and this album isn't an exception. Not Dark Yet is by far and away my favorite track. It's a masterpiece and one of Dylan's best songs in my opinion.

No great fireworks here, just a solid set of songs by a master of lyrics and phrasing. If you don’t like his voice, you’ll probably give this a thumbs down, even though he’s more melodic here than on many of his earlier albums. I feel the depth of his experience, along with a keen insight into the human condition, with Not Dark Yet as a standout track. I also dig Daniel Lanois’ production, as I usually do on albums from this era, even if Dylan was not a particular fan.

What a come back after a long time of being down. This album reminds me of Tom Waits’ Nighthawks At The Diner in that Bob’s voice isn’t great at this point in his career, but it fits the mood of this album so well. I imagine Dylan as a skeleton entertaining in the corner at the bar in purgatory. People are waiting to be judged and here is an old soul spewing life experience.

First ever listen. This was okay, there'll be another listen to this one.

Je n'avais jamais écouté du Bob Dylan intentionnellement, mais ça va c'est pas mal. Je suis trop non plus hyper fan des paroles, j'ai l'impression que la plupart des chansons se lamentent à propos d'une femme, qui l'a quitté ou qui va la quitter... Est-ce que c'est juste une impression ?

A real return to form and the production of this album really adds to the thematic elements that the album title alludes to. Dylan sounds like he’s communicating from a different time. However, a lot of the lyrics are very direct. Definitely a worthwhile and interesting album by an artist at something of a career crossroads.

Can you change the world 3 times? Dylan is in a handful who changed it twice. As for three times? Off hand, Miles Davis, maybe Madonna? I had a longer version of this review that disappeared when the phone battery died and there were a few other names. Bowie perhaps? Certainly this album is a return to form for Dylan. At least according to fans. Now Dylan is one of those artists who, even on the worst albums they did there’s something worthwhile. (Elton, Stones?, again my mind is dying). I don’t quite rate this album as highly as other fans, but acknowledge it is an excellent album. After the dire born again years (which still yielded some good songs) this was rightly seen as a vast improvement. The traveling wilburies helped too I think in that Dylan was able to just relax and write. I don’t rate this quite as highly as other Dylan fans but it is a top ten Dylan album.

Really interesting production, I definitely get the “atmospheric” vibe that Wikipedia mentioned. It’s a really good Bob Dylan album, I’m not sure it’s an essential Bob Dylan album (he has like, 10 other albums that are probably more important to music history). I really love the sound of the record though, and will probably give it a few more listens (even though it’s way too fucking long).

Bluesy Dylan Dirt Road Blues Make you feel my love

When it comes to Dylan, I feel sometimes his limitations as a vocalist cloud his skills as a songwriter. That is how I felt when I originally bought this album back in 97. Listening to it again now, I have a greater appreciation.

I like Dylan. I like the blues. I like this album. The first track was reminiscent of Leonard Cohen, an inkling of Waiting for the Miracle, I think.

Class Dylan

Bardzo fajny album. Na spokojne jesienne wieczory. Dobry głos boba

Bit of a Dylan skeptic and figured this would suck. It doesn’t suck. That was a nice Monday surprise.

Not a bad outing for Dylan. Enjoyed listening to several songs that I didn't realize were on this album.

I'm not normally a big Bob Dylan fan, and I groaned a bit when I saw this come up, but it was surprisingly good. It doesn't sound like the earlier stuff that I normally associate with him. It's very bluesy and I dig it.

A few beautiful songs and a nice vibe for a Sunday! Would have never listened to this without the suggestion - thanks!

Really quite surprised that I like this album so much. Mostly for the music I think.

Classic

Not young, folk song rebel Dylan but this bluesy, old man wondering where it all went Dylan is still pretty good.

L’album de Dylan que j’ai préféré jusqu’à présent, et le seul dont je considérais une nouvelle écoute

I liked it but I prefer his older stuff

I don't know why, all the things I dislike about Bob Dylan are well and truly on show here, but I dug this. If I wasn't so grated by his vocals I'd even say I really dug this. Really lovely story telling, great range of tracks. Fav track: Make you feel my love

Surprisingly good!

My reviews are going to be shorter this week, but I really enjoyed this album, one of the last “major” Bob albums I hadn’t heard yet! Some songs felt very 90s production, in a good way. I really liked “Not Dark Yet”.

I have listened to three Dylan albums now and I am stunned by his consistency even 30+ years into his career. He is becoming a contender for favorite artist of all time. The only reason it’s not a 5 is because of the final track, but it is still a great listen overall.

First time listening to a Bob Dylan album, and it's 1997 "Time Out of Mind". Very tasty blues, rich sound, and sometime just unbearable sadness in Bob's voice

Það tók mig mjög langan tíma að læra að meta Dylan. Ég veit ekki því þetta er svo gott stöff. Kannski kemst Megas einhvern tímann þangað en mér fannst þeir svipaðir einu sinni. Svo vann Dylan sig upp. Þetta er gott stöff!

I hadn’t heard this growlier almost Tom Waitsish Dylan before, and it was awesome paired with the beautiful melodies.

Great album. From the very start his unique voice gripped me. The blend of musical styles on the album always kept it interesting. The mixing on a diet road blues almost have me a headache at parts, but the rest of the album was excellent. His lyrics made every song so good. I understand why my parents loved him so much back in the day! Track lengths ran long, but never felt a chore to get through (even the finale coming in at 16 min). I don't listen to a lot of Bob Dylan so this was such a breath of fresh air compared to the same couple songs that play on the radio. Would recommend and will listen to a lot! Fav tracks: love sick, standing in the doorway, not dark yet, Highlands

Was okay the whole way through, but I got kinda bored.

I really enjoyed this. No "bangers", but no misses at all. Very chill.

I've never listened to this intentionally, but I absolutely remember my dad having this CD when I was a kid in the '90s. I had it on in the background on Saturday, but waited to rate until I had time to really listen with headphones and pay attention. It's Dylan's 30th (!!) album, released after a 7 year hiatus, that followed somewhat of a flop era. I'm looking forward to diving in. So far in this project I've been listening to a lot of experimental, prog, electronic stuff. That's also generally what I choose to listen to, so musically this is a turn for me. The tunes are pretty straightforward blues riffs, though there are some cool psychedelic effects on Cold Irons Bound and Love Sick, for example. All of my Dylan knowledge is osmotic, I have never listened to one of his albums straight through or even really intentionally listened to one of his songs, but he is of the culture and my father is a big fan. Through my exposures, I have always considered him to be more of a poet than a musician and I think that holds up here, as the music is pretty simple and arranged around his words. His voice is gravelly but earnest, I didn't find it to be unlistenable. The lyrics are about as bleak as blues can get, with a wry gallows humor to them. Grappling with mortality and the shittiness of the world, classic stuff! "I was born here and I'll die here against my will I know it looks like I'm movin', but I'm standin' still Every nerve in my body is so vacant and numb I can’t even remember what it was I came here to get away from" 4 stars for when you need it.

4.25

Robert Dylan

Only first listened to this in 2017 when I did a tour of loads of albums released in 1997, one of the greatest years in music. Was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it, even though I was aware that it stood out in his latter discography as a critical success. But!!! There's no way I would rate this up there with Dylan's best ever. There are some undoubted high points that are among his best, Tryin to Get to Heaven, Not Dark Yet... However there are too many long blues jams that while all well and good, just feel like padding out to me and when the record is 72 minutes long that's daft. My favourite of these is probably Cold Irons Bound. If the album shaved a few songs then I'd like it more. I'm sure Highlands is great if you've a spare 16 minutes to listen to all the words but I'm afraid it just faded into the background for me as it was musically uninteresting. I'm not sure if I preferred Oh Mercy as a whole, probably.

This was the first time I’ve sat down and listened to a Bob Dylan album. His voice has always put me off. But I ended up really enjoying it, though I thought it got a bit old the longer it went on.

fuck my notes got deleted twice. Love sick, standing in the doorway and not dark yet stood out. Make you feel my love pretty gooood. Can't wait is groovy but doesn't blow my socks off. Worst track was dirt road blues. Ok I'm not listening to 16:31s of Highlands after an already album. Lots of potential pretty strong, solid 4. Not a high four because the 16min song at the end didn't jump to me.

The album that began Dylan’s second renaissance. Great artistic accomplishment.

Good album if you like Bob Dylan. It's Bob doing what Bob does best.

Nice. Gives pretty strong Tom Waits vibes.

re chill, no diría que su voz es la mejor de todas, pero como tampoco canta tanto la verdad que no me molesta.

Much as appreciate and admire Bob Dylan's work, I think I got a bit too much exposure to him in my college years, but this album definitely pulled me back in. I love the style and sound, the sparse and haunting arrangements and production, and there are some superb tracks on it. Excellent record all around.

I haven't listened to this album in so long and I kind of forgot and took for granted how good it is. It is definitely the album that broke the mold for me pigeonholing Dylan as just one type of artist, which is why I likely enjoy so much of his later stuff and think he is an excellent performer still to this day. A classic as far as I'm concerned.

Suuuuuper late career Dylan with no songs I recognize. I can't say I'm excited, but I'll try to have an open mind. --- Love Sick is actually pretty cool. Gravelly verging on ghostly vocals over a mildly psychedelic atmospheric instrumental. Feels like something you would listen to on a foggy trip down river on a steam boat. Dirt Road Blues is a pretty standard stomp-clap blues song. I will say, I appreciate the vocal effect; I think it does him service. Standing in the Doorway is a pretty song. Composition kind of reminds me of Clapton's Wonderful Tonight. What little I was able to focus on the lyrics, this seems really poetic. "Last night I danced with a stranger, but she just reminded me you were the one. You left me standing in the doorway, crying in the dark land of the sun" Let this slide into the background for quite a while. Really enjoying the atmosphere created on Can't Wait. Straight up, my initial feelings going into this album were 100% wrong and I am so grateful for that. This is a great album; one of the best I've actually heard from Dylan (the other in contention being Blood on the Tracks). Dylan may be late career here, but he does a great job of leaning into his bedraggled voice and casting it into largely stripped-down bluesy arrangements. While nothing in here will smack you in the face and say "wow, I have to listen to that again," the songs are strong from start to finish both in arrangement and in writing. I am tempted to give this a 5, but will hold back to a strong 4 because there wasn't any particularly magic moment. Also I really wasn't that big of a fan of Tryin' to Get to Heaven.

Great sound. Daniel Lanois brings a lot to this album considering the less-than-great stuff that Dylan was putting out the previous 20(?) years.

4-

A great album, by a legendary musician!

Fantastiskt

A "newer" Bob Dylan album! I have a very personal relation to the first single of this album, "Not Dark Yet". I found this song during my exchange studies when I felt quite down and lost. Maybe I found it on some Reddit thread of “the saddest songs ever” or something like that. Anyway, I took a lot of solace in that song during that time. I had totally forgotten about it until I found it today, so thanks for the reminder of a different time. The final verse still hits hard for me. The rest is ok with glimmers of magic. It's just a bit too much fodder. I always feel like Dylan's work requires a few listens to really access since so much of it is the lyrics. It’s not a favourite Dylan album of mine but for "Not dark yet" and “Make you Feel My love” I think it just manages to grab a 4/5. I just wish those songs came a bit earlier on the album and some other of the tracks were removed.

This was a side of Dylan I hadnt hear before. Very dark and dirty.

beats to totter/stagger to when you are mildly drunk and going home on summer tuesday afternoon, where nobody waits for you

Brian Hinton once wrote, and I paraphrase: "Perhaps 'Time Out Of Mind' is Dylan's equivalent of the great modernist poem The Waste Land [by T.S. Eliot from 1922]: contemporary despair evoked through a cauldron of images and echoes" Now, maybe not all songs are among the best, there are certainly a few mediocre ones to be found on this album, and even though Highlands has these amazing lyrics, 16 minutes feels a bit too long. But when you have songs like 'Love Sick,' 'Standing In The Doorway,' 'Iron Bounds,' and the absolute magnificently beautiful 'Not Dark Yet' on an album you can afford a few barely decent ones. A great album.

The artifact rises out of time unevenly: Bob leaves historical fuzz before the instruments do, if they do at all. What's not clear is why the early songs lack commitment: It's another layer of change, one that doesn't clearly connect. Lazy, indulgent: The former was certainly not part of the production process, but it is felt. And the pairing, so natural outside, is too rare in music.

Almost classic Dylan

Lived up to my expectations! Really lovely atmosphere that boosts my enjoyment of the slower music. Not super into Dylan’s voice at this stage of his career but it doesn’t detract from the experience meaningfully. Maybe there did need to be 7 Dylan albums on here, eh? ;)

Liker det, men jeg er mest into dylan 1960-1970-årene

Yes it is a bit of a return to form, if by this do we mean better than Infidels or Down in the Groove. Is it a good Dylan album, yes it is. Is it the equal of his sixties golden period. No it is not.

Speaking as someone who appreciates later Dylan and even *gasp* Dylan live, this is a fantastic album. Highlands tees up nicely as a prequel to 'Murder Most Foul'. 4.5/5.

Dylan fan for life here... This was the first new Dylan album after I discovered Dylan (Woodstock 94). I couldn't get him out of my head after hearing him live. I started with Desire and worked my way back in time. Of course I bought this album, but I didn't give it much attention. I was swimming in Bob Dylan history, this wasn't that interesting. Revisiting this album so many years later has been a much better experience. In my maturity, I can really sit back and hear this. It's not all great, but there are great moments After Love Sick, I'm feeling a little soft until Not Dark Yet. Then the whole end of the album kicks ass - even the 16+ minute Highlands, classic Dylan riffing - I just had to sip a whiskey and listen to Bob's seemingly senseless stories. A long trip, but worth it. This album definitely heralds a comeback for Dylan into an older version of himself, and he wears it really well here. Another note, I saw Dylan perform for a second time in '99 with Paul Simon. He was horrible, Paul was dancing circles around him and Bob looked like he was wheeled out and propped up on a hand cart. I didn't know how much longer he'd be around. I never went to see Dylan live again, I was afraid it would just taint my paradise. And yet, he's still going strong!

Enjoyed this more than I was expecting

Album kicks ass, loving bobby d

Mindful and murky, Dylan’s 30th (!) record benefits greatly from the diminished returns of the icon’s lean years and atmospheric production from Daniel Lanois.

Oh Bob ik weet dat ik beter moet luisteren maar dit was ook genieten op de achtergrond

Mostly just some perfectly fine bluesy folk, but there are a few standout gems. Not Dark Yet, Cold Irons Bound, and Make You Feel My Love is such a killer three-song stretch.

Undoubtedly a top singer songwriter, but he doesnt half come across as a middle aged man sometimes.

Today's album is the second Bob Dylan record I've gotten on this generator. The first one I reviewed came out in 1965 (Highway 61 Revisited). This one came out in 1997, 32 years later. Dylan's vocals and sound are quite different than that first album. Dylan was 56 when he wrote this album, compared to the other album, where he was only 24. That being said, his voice aged between the two records quite a bit. On his 1965 release, his voice was a bit nasally, but on this record, it is more gravelly, and rough. It reminds me of Tom Waits style of singing. The musical stylings on this record are also different than the other one I reviewed. In 1965, Dylan was heavy into folk. On this record, he is more into Blues. That being said, that gravelly voice suits this genre well!! There is an up and coming east coast Canadian artist named Ryan Stanley who has absolutely been influenced heavily by Dylan, and I would say this album in particular. Especially the song Not Dark Yet. Overall, a fantastic listen for a slow Saturday. I absolutely love the Blues, and Dylan certainly makes it his own on this album!! I'd never heard any of these songs before today, but there are definately a few that will be going on a favourite song playlist in the near future!!! Favorite songs: Dirt Road Blues, Cold Irons Bound, Not Dark Yet, Tryin' to Get to Heaven, 'Til I Fell in Love With You, Standing in the Doorway, Million Miles, Can't Wait, Highlands Least favorite songs: if forced to pick, Love Sick 4/5

I always enjoy some Blues Bob, not quite as great as the Folk Bob, but still a solid collection of songs. His voice is vastly different than when he was younger, but I enjoy the raspy curdle. He sounds like a Dr John, and mimics the Louisiana dialect. All of the songs are your standard bluesy sorrow, and I enjoy it for what it is.

New Dylan to me… really enjoyed it!

Way better than I expect. First 3 songs, Cold Irons Bound, Can't Wait total highlights

Another day, another Dylan album! Despite being released some 30 years after his heyday, this is still great, bluesy, tuneful, and wise.

What a career renaissance and the growling never sounded so good.There are a handful of first-rate songs – "Lovesick," "Doorway," "Get to Heaven," "Not Dark Yet," and (especially) "Cold Irons Bound;" "Highlands" points directly to Rough and Rowdy Ways. But the true genius of the record is in its sense of depth and balance and control and consistent tone – unhurried and rich, a touch sweet but also dark. Kudos to the excellence of the production. Everybody's 29th record (or whatever) should be this good.

A qualidade das músicas com a pegada do melhor do blues rock confirma a sua capacidade artística singular e de sua dedicação a música. Mesmo não reconhecendo nenhum hit, demonstrou que atmosfera dos anos 90 garantiu a construção da melhor audição que eu poderia ter dele.

Sensibilidad, consciencia en las letras a su edad y dulzura en lo que cuenta. Una reencarnacion de bob dylan que nos visita desde los años 60 para entregarnos un disco hecho y derecho de Bob Dylan de antes. A pesar de estas buenas definiciones, las ultimas tres canciones o asi se hacen un poco cansinas. Los ritmos repetitivos funcionan y no cansan, sobretodo porque cuentan con esos ritmos/riffs pegadizos que seguramente repita a lo alrgo del dia. Merecido 7,9/10

Love this album. Can't believe I missed it before now.

I'm a big Bob Dylan fan but I have to admit my fandom generally drops off after his 70s albums, so I haven't listened to this one in full. I know Dylan has had great later albums, I liked what I've listened to of 'Rough and Rowdy Ways', so I was excited to have this album come up. This is a really strong album that hits a good tone/vibe as far as later Dylan is concerned. I definitely knew some of the songs beforehand, like 'Not Dark Yet', which is great. Surprised to find out that this album won Album of the Year in '98. I'd have voted for OK Computer but of those nominated, I can see this as a second pick. Bob Dylan is a great songwriter and I think that shines through on these songs. Standout Tracks: Love Sick, Standing In the Doorway, Trying to Get to Heaven, Not Dark Yet, Cold Irons Bound, Make You Feel My Love, Highlands

I actually really enjoyed this album. I didn't have a ton of exposure to Bob Dylan before this just because that's not a genre my parents really like but it's pretty good. Not necessarily playlist worthy but maybe some other songs by him will be. I wasn't expecting to really like it because some of the songs are so long, Highlands, but thankfully it didn't feel like a chore to get through.

Ovo će mi biti prvo slušanje Dylanovo izvan 70ih godina. Da vam budem iskren, privikavam se na ovaj glas. Teško malo, ali paše uz taj bluesy zvuk. Not Dark Yet - nisam očekivao da će biti na repeatu cijeli dan.

Prior to today, Not Dark Yet was the only track I'd heard off this album and I've been missing out. Enjoyed this front to back, southern blues, dark lyrics, his raspy voice great blend.

What a pleasant surprise! Seeing a Dylan album released in 1997, I did a figurative eye roll, but man was I wrong. His bluesy, gravelly voice sounds jaded but wise, all while being able to hit the intended notes. The music itself is complex and expertly played. I enjoyed every single song.

I'm not a huge fan of Dylan, but this was a really good album.

Wherein Zimmerman surprisingly releases a new album of original material in the late '90's, an album that is just as surprisingly pretty good, and rock critics fall all over themselves to overpraise it as the second coming. This is the sort of thing that tends to happen when the most meaningful thing you've done in 20 plus years is pretend to be a Wilbury. Not surprisingly, this album becomes a Grammy darling, winning a slew of Grammys including Album Of The Year, and all anyone remembers about Dylan's performance is that some background dancer goes rogue and spastically dances around with the words "Soy Bomb" painted on his chest. Everyone wanted this album to be as regarded as Blood on the Tracks. It's not Blood on the Tracks. It's Zimmerman in his Lion in Winter stage. And history finally puts this effort in it's proper place as far as Dylan is concerned. It's not top-shelf, but it's firmly in the tier beneath top-shelf Dylan. Soy Bomb be damned.

De mix klinkt een beetje hol, alsof hij in de badkamer aan het opnemen is. Verder wel prima bluesy werk van een oude man, maar ik vraag me dan wel af als dit door Johnny Jansen uit Tietjerkstradeel was opgenomen of het dan ook de legendary status had gekregen. Aan de andere kant is, zoals vaker bij Dylan, het bekendste nummer van de plaat bekend geworden door een cover van een andere artiest, die het uiteraard veel beter deed dan ome Bob zelf. Toch wel weer lekker weggeluisterd, wederom 3,5 ster. Ik mis de halve sterretjes.

Nice

A really interesting addition to Dylan's catalogue. Is it as vital as Freewheelin/BIABH/Highway 61/Blonde on Blonde/Blood on the Tracks? No, absolutely not. But it shows a very different and more morose side to a continually evolving artist, with percussion and angular melodies that could have jumped straight out of a Tom Waits record

4/5

good late Dylan

A big more somber Bob, but I'm digging it.

This was a quite good Bob Dylan album. It shows Bob's strongest asset , his immaculate songwriting, in good form. The production is also great, the eerie soundscape by Daniel Lanois complement the songs very well. Good album 7,7/10

I was not expecting to like this when I saw the date, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I really like the sound, the mix of styles, and the lyrics. This album will definitely find a place in the rotation and I will check out more of Bob’s later albums.

nice

I'm not a big Dylan fan but I did like this.

I would never have imagined liking a 90s blues Bob Dylan album - but here we are. Suffers a tiny bit from its length - ‘Highlands’, the last track, is a never ending slog - but the rest is pleasant, fresh and solid song writing.

Atmospheric, hazy, distant, bluesy, bourbon-soaked, leathery, brooding, reflective, moody....and utterly perfect. It's all about the mood. It's film noir meets whiskey bar. Most surprising is how Dylan's vocals, steeped in the gravel of age, wisdom, and mortality, are an actual STRENGTH on this album.....unlike in his early work where I feel like I have to "tolerate" his voice to get at his songwriting. Not here....the deep, aged, wizened, grittiness only adds strength and character to the sound and punctuates the mood of the entire album. Never heard this before and am so glad I found it. Will be seeking out more Dylan of this era. Best tracks: Love sick, Million miles, Not dark yet, Highlands. 4.5/5.0

This is the album that got me liking Dylan again, at least until I saw him in concert.

Jamming, like an old happy uncle . 4 stars, maybe 5.

I perceived it more than I heard it. It was perfect for dinner. Thanks BD

Not having followed Bob Dylan's career thoroughly, I was surprised to discover a radically different voice on this album. A voice that fits the songs very well, since there is so much blues and mortality on this album. No song missed the target, and some of them were absolutely brilliant.

Groovy country vibes. Very chill. 3.5 / 5

oooo Bobby D. Already predisposed to love it. Haven't spent much time with this album before. He is my once and future king of singing about heartbreak and heartache. And I can't believe I hadn't had some of these in my go-to catalogue before when Melodramaddy came out to play over the years. Could've used the diversification instead of pining and licking my wounds to Don't Think Twice it's all right, Boots of Spanish Leather, Sad eyed lady of the lowlands. Specific songs: Lovesick right out the gate - yes. yes. captures the feeling and then that twist ending - YES. "Sometimes The silence can be like thunder Sometimes I wanna take to the road and plunder Could you ever be true? I think of you And I wonder... I'm sick of love I'm tryin' to forget you Just don't know what to do I'd give anything to Be with you" And then Standing in the Doorway -- also captures the sentiments entirely. "Yesterday everything was goin' too fast Today it's movin' too slow" "Don't know if I saw you if I would kiss you or kill you It probably wouldn't matter to you anyhow" "I been ridin a midnight train Got ice water in my veins I would be crazy if I took you back It would go up against every rule" "You left me standin' in the doorway cryin' Sufferin' like a fool" "Last night I danced with a stranger But she just reminded me you were the one" God I wish my heartache were as productive as his. To create a whole album with your pain? It would make me fling myself recklessly into the next emotional high, knowing that the emotional low that could follow would still potentially produce greatness. I wonder if listening back to it brings him back to those feelings or if they are muted after performing certain songs live enough times. I love that the lyrics progress along the phases of feeling. I can hear the evolution/rollercoaster of his reaction stretch across the album. Tryin' to Get to Heaven's lyrics stood out for me too in terms of how accurately they capture the feeling: "Every day your memory grows dimmer It doesn't haunt me like it did before" "You broke a heart that loved you" "When you think that you lost everything You find out you can always lose a little more" "They tell me everything is gonna be all right But I don't know what "all right" even means" I just want a six pack and a balcony when I hear this album. Staring out to the horizon and wallowing alone. Not Dark Yet - love the repeated "its not dark yet but it's gettin' there" "I've still got the scars that the sun didn't heal There's not even room enough to be anywhere" "I ain't lookin' for nothin' in anyone's eyes" "I know it looks like I'm movin' but I'm standin' still" Cold Irons Bound - loooove how it opens. This is the first song on the album where I started involuntarily smiling listening to it. "Reality has always had too many heads Some things last longer than you think they will Some kind of things you can never kill It's you and you only I'm thinking about But you can't see in, and it's hard looking out" "I'm gonna remember forever the joy we've shared Looking at you and I'm on my bended knee You have no idea what you do to me." AGAIN WITH THE LYRICS BOB. You really are one in a million. Make you feel my love is the only song on the album I'd really spent time with before; honestly, Adele's cover is superior. I really love it. But there's still something working for me about his approach in the context of the album that doesn't work for me so much when I've heard it stand-alone. Stand-alone, I don't think he sounds earnest enough? It's almost troll-y - doesn't sound effortful, sounds casual when the lyrics themselves are so earnest and effortful. The album version - at first I was surprised by the transition (felt abrupt) from Cold Irons Bound and Make You Feel my Love. But then I was like - isn't that apt? You go from big-timey bold whiskey-slugging tough guy one day and then sappy and desperate and hyperbolic and melodic, playing the piano in an empty room at 3 AM singing sadly to yourself, the next. A real rollercoaster. Lol the boldest choice to end with a 16 minute song. Bobbbb. I'll have to come back to that one.

listened to again one of my favorite Dylan albums from an aging songwriter facing his own mortality

I was scepticall at first but this was pretty darn good.

3.5/5. This is alright. I like his raspy voice in this album. It is a pretty relaxed album, and can drag on in some spots. Overall, I like this more than some of his other albums.

What a wonderful album. The sound of Dylan’s voice and his texts speak powerfully. The band is remarkable. Will be listening to this one often!

Love Sick and Dirt Road Blues are pure bangers!! I love the vibes and the way this album makes me feel the track where this feeling is most prominent is Cold Irons Bound. It's hard to describe but it's like nostalgia, cosy, feeling your feelings but not in a too depressed kind of way haha. This attempt at describing is frankly embarrassing but I love this album. Even the 16 minute end track I don't mind because I love the story it tells, the way it made me feel, and the very relaxed blues sound. There's a few moments where I switch off with this album and get slightly bored with it around the middle so it's not perfection, but it was a bloody good comeback album.

Not the best Dylan and some of it sounded very very similar to older songs of his. But then again it's still Dylan and still really good.

Liked the more blues style on this one

Great stuff. My first impression was that newer Dylan would be forgettable, but this has some great stuff on it.

Late 90s Dylan, huh? Alright. I mean I'm a fan of a lot of 60s Dylan. And some 70s Dylan. Even some 80s Dylan (that song he did on the Band of the Hand soundtrack I stand by forever. Probably the best song on any forgotten B-movie soundtrack ever.) This album won me over. I was not at all excited about it. 'Not Dark Yet' is pretty great. 'Love Sick' is a good start. 'Standing in the Doorway' sounded so good. 'Trying to Get to Heaven' jumped out at me. It's all kind of what I would expect from Dylan, a little less urgent but a better experience than with some of his more rambly bits. I'll be listening to this again.

Classic songs that sound very much the same

Wildin- to make you feel my love OG

Ok, I'm gonna get some hate on this, but I don't love Bob Dylon. His whiney-ass voice sets my teeth on edge. Blowing in the Wind? No thanks. Maybe you had to be there. So I came into this expecting to hate it. It had everything I don't love - an aging singer that I don't really like in the first place, trying to reclaim the glory days with a voice that just isn't up to snuff anymore. And yet...and yet...I don't hate it. I think his voice has improved with age. The rough, gravely notes are a big improvement on his previous hobbit voice. Not every song is a winner - I mean, we start with lines like "my feet are so tired, my brain is so wired". What the hell, dude? That's like 5th grade level poetry. Or is it? My feet ARE tired (pushing that clutch in during carpool traffic ain't easy). My brain IS wired (trying to figure out how to defeat your typical carpool driver eats up a lot of cycles). But I can easily imagine myself sitting in some dank dive bar, nursing a raspberry cider and tapping my foot along to the groove. And it is groovy. Not necessarily MY groove (my groove is in the heart), but groovy nonetheless. Rock on, Bob. Or don't. I'm too busy sitting in an endless carpool hell to really care...

superb dylan poetry, a bit too mush of the shuffle rythm at times

Great but a bit long Prefs: Love Sick, Standing in the Doorway, Million Miles, Tryin' To Get To Heaven, Not Dark Yet, Cold Irons Bound, Can't Wait Moins pref: Dirt Road Blues

Notaleg, eitthvað tímalaust við hana. Fátt sem grípur mann við fyrstu hlustun, nema Make you feel my love, en það er líklega vegna þess að svo mörg önnur hafa sungið það lag (og ég kann betur að meta bæði Adele og Ferry útgáfur lagsins). Það breytir því þó ekki að ég get vel hugsað mér að hlusta oftar.

Lots of great bluesy songs, a bit long and low key to hold me interest the whole way through.

Bob Dylan's voice can take some getting used to, but that doesn't mean that I can't find a reason to listen to his music. I already have favorites from other albums that I will listen to again and again. Time Out of Mind was a new album for me, and I may have found some new favorites. "'Til I Fell in Love with You", "Not Dark Yet", and "Cold Irons Bound" found a certain vibe that I could hang on to and roll with it. With respect to the album as a whole, it did take a while for me to settle into Dylan's gravelly voice, but the blues elements and the groove of much of the music kept me listening. The lyrics hang on to a potential for additional discovery and reasons for another listen. I know I have more I could discover about this album, but I at least know that I could listen to the whole thing again.

This was a pleasant background for my activities today, though it seemed to last forever. (It didn't help that my Apple music kept getting hung up between songs so I thought it was over several times before it actually was.) Interesting to hear how Dylan evolved from his earlier albums. Very different but still very good.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from 1997 Bob Dylan. Turns out this is a very enjoyable, bluesy album with a lot of that great organ I love which gives it a very nice mood. I was surprised to have liked this as much as the older Dylan albums I’ve heard. Really nice listen!

This is the Lanois one, right? It's got that atmospheric Americana vibe but,you know, Dylan. The tunes kind of sneak up on you and logde in your clothes like seedheads.

I love this album 4

maybe 5 stars but i’m loathe to give out 5 stars

Love the atmospheric sound here and Dylan's aged voice has such a powerful gruffness that I really enjoy. Lyrically it's some of his finer work as well.

Not the Steely Dan / Dylan collab I was hoping for. I can see why Dylan purists wouldn't be fans, but I like the texture of all the backing players. It's obviously too long and would take more than a day to really get into, but I'm inclined to play this record again on a road trip or something.

Ágætis plata, lagasmíðin góð. Mikið um óld stæl köntrísánd og ég fíla það. Bub er samt Bub.

This is heavier bluesy Dylan album, not the usual folk music you might expect. I know he got a lot of flak when he added The Band and went electric but I like the heavier side of his music which is still quite tame. This album being 1997 is much later than that controversy of course, but this style of Dylan may upset the same crowd. Old man voice is much better on record than live. Good showing from ol' Bob, I liked this one quite a bit.

From 25 years ago: the last really good Bob Dylan album, just short of 5 stars for me.

Y’know at first I was skeptical because of old Bobby’s voice, but this album won me over! Great songwriting and arrangements. 4.5 stars

Listened to on 5/25/22 3.5/5 Favorite song: make you feel my love, million miles Bob Dylan continues to be a bop - this wasn’t my favorite of all his albums but was still pretty solid

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Love sick, Make you feel my love

Listenable. The musicianship complements Dylan's songs.

A great late album entry

Could be his most sincere and endearing album. I felt such innocence in Dylan in this one. The flow and grooves and almost Cash-esque singing packaged made it enjoyable from beginning to end.

Atmospheric album that is typically Dylan although, especially lyrics wise, falls short compared to his older stuff and is way too long

Mix of absolute heart breaking classics and a bit too much rhythm and blues.

Lots of 4s and 5s for the Dylan album on this list and this is a solid 4, could possibly creep to 5 with a few more listens but either way it's on the list to revisit. Fave: Not Dark Yet, Highlands

This Bob Dylan guy is pretty good

Great storytelling. A deep album.

its bob dylan

4/5

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