Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited LP

New, sealed. 2014 RE Mofi Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 2-422

Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" is a seminal album in the history of popular music, renowned for its profound lyrics, innovative songwriting, and influential sound. Here are some key details about the album:

- **Release Date:** August 30, 1965.
- **Label:** Columbia Records.
- **Producer:** Bob Johnston.
- **Genre:** Folk Rock, Blues Rock.

### Tracklist:

1. **Like a Rolling Stone**: The opening track and one of Dylan's most celebrated compositions, known for its poetic lyrics and electric instrumentation.
   
2. **Tombstone Blues**: A fast-paced, surrealistic song featuring vivid imagery and biting social commentary.

3. **It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry**: A bluesy, introspective piece that showcases Dylan's distinctive vocal delivery and songwriting prowess.

4. **From a Buick 6**: A gritty, uptempo blues number with memorable guitar riffs and a driving rhythm.

5. **Ballad of a Thin Man**: A haunting, enigmatic song that critiques conformity and societal norms, featuring cryptic lyrics and a haunting organ melody.

6. **Queen Jane Approximately**: A melodic ballad with introspective lyrics and a lush musical arrangement.

7. **Highway 61 Revisited**: The title track, characterized by its energetic instrumentation and evocative storytelling, drawing on biblical imagery and American folklore.

8. **Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues**: A melancholic, introspective song with vivid imagery and a sense of wanderlust.

9. **Desolation Row**: The epic closing track, featuring dense, surrealistic lyrics and a sprawling musical arrangement, considered one of Dylan's masterpieces.

"Highway 61 Revisited" marked a significant departure from Dylan's earlier acoustic folk sound, embracing a more electric, rock-oriented approach. It remains a cornerstone of Dylan's discography and a landmark album in the history of popular music.