Category: SACD

Title: Bob Dylan – Bringing It All Back Home (1965) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Bringing It All Back Home is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on March 22, 1965 by Columbia Records. The album is divided into an electric and an acoustic side. On side one of the original LP, Dylan is backed by an electric rock and roll band—a move that further alienated him from some of his former peers in the folk music community. Likewise, on the acoustic second side of the album, he distanced himself from the protest songs with which he had become closely identified (such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall”), as his lyrics continued their trend towards the abstract and personal. The album reached No. 6 on Billboard’s Pop Albums chart, the first of Dylan’s LPs to break into the US top 10. It also topped the UK charts later that Spring. The first track, “Subterranean Homesick Blues”, became Dylan’s first single to chart in the US, peaking at #39.

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Title: Bob Dylan – Another Side Of Bob Dylan (1964) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Another Side of Bob Dylan is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan, released on August 8, 1964 by Columbia Records. The album deviates from the more socially conscious style which Dylan had developed with his previous LP, The Times They Are A-Changin’. The change prompted criticism from some influential figures in the folk community – Sing Out! editor Irwin Silber complained that Dylan had “somehow lost touch with people” and was caught up in “the paraphernalia of fame”. Despite the album’s thematic shift, Dylan performed the entirety of Another Side of Bob Dylan as he had previous records – solo. In addition to his usual acoustic guitar and harmonica, Dylan provides piano on one selection, “Black Crow Blues”. Another Side of Bob Dylan reached No. 43 in the US (although it eventually went gold), and peaked at No. 8 on the UK charts in 1965.

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Title: Bob Dylan – The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (1963) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, released on May 27, 1963, by Columbia Records, marks Bob Dylan’s second studio album and the emergence of his songwriting prowess. Unlike his debut, which featured only two original songs, this album includes eleven of Dylan’s thirteen compositions. Iconic tracks like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” a 1960s anthem later popularized by Peter, Paul & Mary, alongside “Girl from the North Country,” “Masters of War,” “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall,” and “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” became folk classics. Dylan’s lyrics address civil rights, nuclear fears, love, and surreal humor, blending political and personal themes. The album propelled Dylan to international fame, earning him the “Spokesman of a Generation” title, which he rejected. It peaked at number 22 in the U.S., went platinum, and hit number one in the UK in 1964. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked it 97 on its 500 greatest albums list, and in 2002, it was among the first 50 recordings added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. The SACD reissue enhances its timeless sound, showcasing Dylan’s transformative impact on folk music. This album remains essential for its lyrical depth and cultural significance.

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