Time Out of Mind

Time Out of Mind is the thirtieth studio album by Bob Dylan, released on Columbia Records to critical acclaim, featuring Jim Keltner, Tony Garnier, and Duke Robillard. The album was produced by Daniel Lanois, known for his work with U2, Peter Gabriel, and Brian Eno. Time Out of Mind was recorded at Teatro in Oxnard, California, and features a mix of Blues rock and Folk rock styles, reminiscent of Neil Young and Eric Clapton. The album's release was followed by a tour with Van Morrison and Jonny Lang.

Background

The creation of Time Out of Mind was influenced by Bob Dylan's personal life, including his divorce from Carolyn Dennis and his struggles with peripheral artery disease. The album's themes of love, loss, and mortality are reflected in songs like Love Sick and Not Dark Yet, which feature Bob Dylan's poetic lyrics and soaring vocals, similar to those of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. The album's sound was also shaped by Daniel Lanois's production style, which incorporated elements of Ambient music and Experimental rock, as seen in the work of Brian Eno and David Bowie. Time Out of Mind has been compared to other albums by Bob Dylan, such as Highway 61 Revisited and Blood on the Tracks, which feature Mike Bloomfield and Jacques Levy.

Composition and recording

The composition and recording of Time Out of Mind took place over several months, with Bob Dylan and Daniel Lanois working together to craft the album's sound and style, similar to the collaboration between John Lennon and Phil Spector. The album features a range of instruments, including Guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums, played by musicians like Jim Keltner, Tony Garnier, and Duke Robillard. The recording process was marked by experimentation and improvisation, with Bob Dylan and the musicians trying out different arrangements and techniques, as seen in the work of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The album's sound was also influenced by the work of other artists, such as Robert Johnson and Howlin' Wolf, who were known for their Blues music and Soul music.

Release and reception

Time Out of Mind was released on September 30, 1997, to widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising the album's sound and Bob Dylan's songwriting, similar to the reception of albums by Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty. The album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the US Billboard 200 chart and earning Bob Dylan a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, as well as nominations for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song. The album has since been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has been named one of the greatest albums of all time by publications like Rolling Stone and NME, alongside albums by The Who and Pink Floyd. Time Out of Mind has also been praised by other artists, including Eric Clapton, Neil Young, and Bono, who have all cited Bob Dylan as an influence.

Track listing

The track listing for Time Out of Mind is as follows: 1. Love Sick 2. Dirt Road Blues 3. Standing in the Doorway 4. Million Miles 5. Tryin' to Get to Heaven 6. Til I Fell in Love with You 7. Not Dark Yet 8. Cold Irons Bound 9. Make You Feel My Love 10. Can't Wait 11. High Water (for Charley Patton) The album features a range of styles and themes, from the Blues rock of Love Sick to the Folk rock of Tryin' to Get to Heaven, which features a melody similar to that of The Band.

Personnel

The personnel involved in the creation of Time Out of Mind include: * Bob Dylan: Vocals, Guitar * Jim Keltner: Drums * Tony Garnier: Bass guitar * Duke Robillard: Guitar * Daniel Lanois: Guitar, Production * Augie Meyers: Keyboards * Bucky Baxter: Pedal steel guitar * Cindy Cashdollar: Slide guitar The album also features guest appearances by musicians like Kenny Aronoff and Jim Dickinson, who have worked with artists like John Mellencamp and Ry Cooder.

Accolades

Time Out of Mind has received numerous accolades, including: * Grammy Award for Album of the Year (1998) * Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance (1998) * Grammy Award for Best Rock Song (1998) * Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) * Ranked #1 on the US Billboard 200 chart * Named one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone and NME, alongside albums by The Beach Boys and The Doors. Category:Bob Dylan albums