I know Dylan made his reputation as a folk singer, and then famously
embraced rock, but he sure had a feel for the blues. In my book, Slow Train Comin’ is a great example, and one
of his best songs, and, given his enormous catalogue, that’s saying something,
right?
A mournful groove supporting righteously indignant lyrics, smacking you
in the face for eight verses until you moan, “Alright! You’re right!
Have mercy!” It leaves you
angry - at someone – and feeling guilty (maybe even ashamed), all at once.
The enemy I see wears a
cloak of decency.
Yep, that’s Dylan all right.
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