Bob Dylan – Another Side Of Bob Dylan (1964) [Monoural – MFSL 2018] [SACD / Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – UDSACD 2180]

Title: Bob Dylan – Another Side Of Bob Dylan (1964) [Monoural – MFSL 2018]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

This mono hybrid SACD reissue of Bob Dylan’s Another Side of Bob Dylan (1964), limited to 3,000 copies and mastered from original tapes by Mobile Fidelity, captures Dylan’s raw emotional state with stunning clarity. The mono mix, preferred during the 1964 recording, places Dylan’s vocals at the heart of the music, free of artificial panning, as originally intended. It reveals Dylan’s unpolished delivery—laughs, false starts, and occasional off-key moments—evoking a candid, pub-staggering vibe that prioritizes authenticity over perfection. Compared to the stereo version’s less distinct separation, this mono edition offers a direct, immersive soundscape, historically significant as the format most listeners first experienced. Another Side of Bob Dylan showcases a departure from the protest-heavy The Times They Are a-Changin’, embracing a romantic, whimsical, and absurdist style. The album is more varied and successful, with Dylan expanding his musical and poetic scope beyond strict folk. Classics like “All I Really Want to Do,” “Chimes of Freedom,” “My Back Pages,” “I Don’t Believe You,” and “It Ain’t Me Babe” anchor the record. Lesser-known tracks shine with graceful, layered poetry and deeper musical complexity. The SACD’s DSD mastering enhances the intimate, warm sound, ideal for audiophiles and Dylan fans. This reissue, cataloged as MOFI SACD 0023, is a definitive presentation of one of Dylan’s finest, most versatile albums.

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Tracklist:

01. All I Really Want To Do
02. Black Crow Blues
03. Spanish Harlem Incident
04. Chimes Of Freedom
05. I Shall Be Free No. 10
06. To Ramona
07. Motorpsycho Nitemare
08. My Back Pages
09. I Don’t Believe You
10. Ballad In Plain D
11. It Ain’t Me Babe

Note:

Mastered by Rob LoVerde, Assisted Shawn R. Britton at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Sebastopol, CA.

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