Iconic Albums - Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.03.2025
Verlag
Independently PublishedSeitenzahl
112
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,6 cm
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162 g
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798314149515
Iconic Albums: Highway 61 Revisited
By Richard Ward
What happens when one album dares to defy an entire generation's expectations-and in doing so, changes the face of music forever?
In Iconic Albums: Highway 61 Revisited, acclaimed music historian Richard Ward delivers a bold, immersive deep dive into Bob Dylan's groundbreaking 1965 masterpiece. Widely hailed as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, Highway 61 Revisited wasn't just a collection of songs-it was a cultural revolution. This book unpacks the chaos, controversy, and creative fire that surrounded its making, taking readers on a journey through the heart of Dylan's artistic transformation.
From the anthemic explosion of "Like a Rolling Stone" to the sprawling surrealism of "Desolation Row," Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited redefined what a rock record could be. It merged electric blues with poetic abstraction, folk idealism with scathing satire, and radio pop with avant-garde experimentation. But behind its brilliance lay risk, resistance, and reinvention. Dylan was booed, criticized, misunderstood-and yet he pushed forward, carving a new path that countless artists would follow.
What you'll discover inside this book:
A detailed, track-by-track analysis of all nine songs
The story of Dylan's split from the folk movement-and the uproar that followed
Exclusive insight into his 1965-66 world tour, including the infamous "Judas!" incident
The impact of the Beat Generation and literary influences on Dylan's evolving lyricism
Studio session breakdowns, outtakes, and alternate versions rarely discussed in depth
The cultural, political, and historical context that shaped the album's creation
Reflections on the album's ongoing legacy and why it remains essential listening today
Meticulously researched and vividly written, Iconic Albums: Highway 61 Revisited blends biography, musicology, cultural criticism, and storytelling into a compelling narrative of one of the most transformative moments in rock history. Whether you're a lifelong Dylan devotee or a curious newcomer, this book offers fresh insights, behind-the-scenes revelations, and a newfound appreciation for the album that redefined modern songwriting.
Why this book matters:
This is more than a tribute to a classic LP-it's a study in artistic courage. At a time when audiences demanded protest anthems and clean acoustics, Dylan brought distortion, defiance, and lyrical mysticism. He didn't just go electric-he electrified a generation. And with Highway 61 Revisited, he turned rebellion into an art form.
Praise for Bob Dylan and Highway 61 Revisited:
"The most influential rock album ever recorded." - Rolling Stone
"A poetic, political, and musical revolution." - Mojo
"Without this album, there's no Springsteen, no Patti Smith, no punk, no hip-hop as we know it." - NPR
Perfect for readers who love:
Classic rock and 1960s counterculture
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The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, Neil Young
Rock biographies and behind-the-scenes music history
Longform music journalism from Uncut, Mojo, and Rolling Stone
Whether you want to better understand Dylan's genius, explore the turbulent world of the mid-1960s, or simply fall in love again with one of the most powerful albums ever made-this book is your backstage pass.
Join author Richard Ward as he explores the poetry, rebellion, and electric thunder of Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited-an album that didn't just play music, it changed the world.Noch keine Bewertungen vorhanden
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